[Goanet-News] Documentary on Goa rivers to vie for Vasudha Award at Iffi '09
Documentary on Goa rivers to vie for Vasudha Award at Iffi '09 TNN 21 November 2009, 06:04am IST PANAJI: The 40th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) holds special significance for Nalini Elvino de Sousa. The event, which will be hosted a stone's throw away from her Campal production house, will provide her an opportunity to compete for the Vasudha Award with her documentary Rivers of Goa. The 27-minute-long film was earlier aired on the international Portuguese language television channel RTPi in March this year. It is one of the many documentaries my team and I have produced for Contacto Goa that looks at the fascinating trail of Portuguese legacy in Goa, says Nalini, who, incidentally, was born and bred in Portugal, but migrated to Goa in search of her roots. Throwing more light on the film she says, This environmental documentary essentially looks at the rivers of the state as the veins of its economy. Fishing and agriculture depend on the water that vends its way through the state, so do mining and tourism. This documentary underscores the importance of rivers in keeping the heart of Goa beating, she says. Directed and anchored by Nalini, in collaboration with Jude Santos Fernandes, the documentary comprises interviews with environmentalists Claude Alvares, Nirmala Sawant and Rajendra Parrikar among others. It has been produced locally by Nalini's Lotus and Film TV Production. When we initially began airing 'Contacto Goa' on RTPi, our documentaries were produced by a Mumbai-based production team. But, Rivers of Goa is our baby, she beams. The documentary, along with five others, will vie for the Vasudha Award in the environment segment of short films. 'Peace of Mind Guaranteed' by Nalini's Goan counterpart Rajendra Pednekar is also in the race. However, Nalini appears unfazed about the attention her documentary stands to receive at the Iffi. I will be busy during Iffi, but there are many other projects that need my attention. For one, I want to begin collaborating with local TV channels and air documentaries made by my production house. Communicare is also on my priority list, she says. Nalini is president of Communicare Cultural Centre, a Porvorim-based educational project. Communicare, which started off as a Portuguese language kindergarten, now aims at teaching popular foreign languages. Currently, seven languages are being taught at Communicare-Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Hindi, Konkani and Marathi. I plan to raise the number to 28 languages by October 2010, she says. I myself love to learn new things. In fact, I am currently taking piano classes along with my school-going son. After filmmaking, music and reading are my passion, adds Nalini, who also owned a store dealing in Portuguese food, wines and souvenirs in Panaji. Although having come to Goa a few years back, Nalini feels as comfortable here as any other Goan would. I am intrigued by this quaint state and the remnants of the Portuguese legacy it proudly boasts of. I intend to capture all of it on film simply because I would like it to last for an eternity, she says. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Documentary-on-Goa-rivers-to-vie-for-Vasudha-Award-at-Iffi-09/articleshow/5253704.cms
Re: [Goanet] Goa's Intellectuals .....2
Pramod Kale has written on the issue of Goan intellectuals: Goan Intellectuals and Goan Identity: An unresolved conflict At the centre over the conflict of identity that Goans face today is the 'paradise lost' syndrome. Being Goan and being an Indian are becoming incrasingly two different things. By Dr Pramod Kale. http://www.jstor.org/pss/4401090 Sandra A. Lobo of Portugal is working on this topic for her PhD too. Both are members of GoaResearchNet [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-research-net] FN 2009/11/21 Antonio Menezes ac.mene...@gmail.com: During the colonial era i.e. pre 1961 years, the only schools that were available for villagers, were Escolas Primarias, which taught ;pupils how to read and write in Portuguese language, elementary arithmetic and some history of Portugal like O Navegador and O Conquistador. These schoold had four classes,primeira classe, segunda classe, primeiro grau and segundo grau, that is altogether four years of primary school. Each class had a Professor in charge, who was a Licenciado na Pedagogia Infantil from Escola Normal de Panjim. These glamorous intellectuals were called Professores das Escolas Primarias and hailed mostly from bamonn and bhatkar families and hence were lions of the local society. There were a few English medium schools in towns, primary cum secondary, whose teachers were mostly B.A.s and B.Sc.s and who taught in addition to English language , subjects like History , Geography, Algebra, Geometry, Physics and Chemistry but for the Goan society they were ordinary teachers only. Last but not the least , after priests, doctors and teachers, were the Govt. employees and were known as Funcionarios do Governo do Estado da India Portuguesa. -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism ANOTHER GOA: http://tiny.cc/anothergoa
[Goanet] Documentary on Goa rivers to vie for Vasudha Award at Iffi '09
Documentary on Goa rivers to vie for Vasudha Award at Iffi '09 TNN 21 November 2009, 06:04am IST PANAJI: The 40th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) holds special significance for Nalini Elvino de Sousa. The event, which will be hosted a stone's throw away from her Campal production house, will provide her an opportunity to compete for the Vasudha Award with her documentary Rivers of Goa. The 27-minute-long film was earlier aired on the international Portuguese language television channel RTPi in March this year. It is one of the many documentaries my team and I have produced for Contacto Goa that looks at the fascinating trail of Portuguese legacy in Goa, says Nalini, who, incidentally, was born and bred in Portugal, but migrated to Goa in search of her roots. Throwing more light on the film she says, This environmental documentary essentially looks at the rivers of the state as the veins of its economy. Fishing and agriculture depend on the water that vends its way through the state, so do mining and tourism. This documentary underscores the importance of rivers in keeping the heart of Goa beating, she says. Directed and anchored by Nalini, in collaboration with Jude Santos Fernandes, the documentary comprises interviews with environmentalists Claude Alvares, Nirmala Sawant and Rajendra Parrikar among others. It has been produced locally by Nalini's Lotus and Film TV Production. When we initially began airing 'Contacto Goa' on RTPi, our documentaries were produced by a Mumbai-based production team. But, Rivers of Goa is our baby, she beams. The documentary, along with five others, will vie for the Vasudha Award in the environment segment of short films. 'Peace of Mind Guaranteed' by Nalini's Goan counterpart Rajendra Pednekar is also in the race. However, Nalini appears unfazed about the attention her documentary stands to receive at the Iffi. I will be busy during Iffi, but there are many other projects that need my attention. For one, I want to begin collaborating with local TV channels and air documentaries made by my production house. Communicare is also on my priority list, she says. Nalini is president of Communicare Cultural Centre, a Porvorim-based educational project. Communicare, which started off as a Portuguese language kindergarten, now aims at teaching popular foreign languages. Currently, seven languages are being taught at Communicare-Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Hindi, Konkani and Marathi. I plan to raise the number to 28 languages by October 2010, she says. I myself love to learn new things. In fact, I am currently taking piano classes along with my school-going son. After filmmaking, music and reading are my passion, adds Nalini, who also owned a store dealing in Portuguese food, wines and souvenirs in Panaji. Although having come to Goa a few years back, Nalini feels as comfortable here as any other Goan would. I am intrigued by this quaint state and the remnants of the Portuguese legacy it proudly boasts of. I intend to capture all of it on film simply because I would like it to last for an eternity, she says. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Documentary-on-Goa-rivers-to-vie-for-Vasudha-Award-at-Iffi-09/articleshow/5253704.cms
Re: [Goanet] Preserve the Culture and Identity of Goa, says NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro
That's a politician talking Mario lyrawmn. Ashley -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of Mario Goveia Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:35 PM To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Preserve the Culture and Identity of Goa, says NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:16 -0800 (PST) From: lyrawmn lyra...@yahoo.com I find it deliciously hypocritical that NRI Commissioner Faleiro who having done so much to encourage and promote out migration of Goans and others as Gulf guest-workers who daily toil in inhospitable climes, and who attempts faux Goan unity with repeat junkets (paid for by resident Goan tax payers) to these areas, now has the cajones to stress the importance of retaining Goan identity and culture of his dwindling countrymen. Ha! Man talks with forked tongue. Mario adds: I wonder if his tongue has as many forks as there are Goan identities:-)) My personal Goan identity will last as long as I do.
[Goanet] Fwd: gwa
PHOTO CAPTION: Simon D' Silva Presdient of Goan Welfare Association, cheig guest Alfred Sequeira (centre) and Brazilian Ambassador to Qatar HE Anuar Nahes, during the World Goa Day function in Qatar on Thursday evening World Goa Day held in Qatar Goan artisans contributed to Brazilian architecture says Brazilian Ambassador to Qatar HE Anuar Nahes. DOHA: Goa and Brazil share a lot of similarities dating back to the Portuguese colonial rule, of language, culture, art and football, said Brazilian Ambassador to Qatar HE Anuar Nahes. He was speaking at the World Goa Day function organized by Goan Welfare Association in Doha, on Thursday night. World Goa Day is celebrated by Goan associations based in different countries to commemorate the inclusion of Konkani language in the Eight Schedule of the Indian constitution. Nahes also highlighted yet another little known artistic link - the role of Goan artisans and craftsman in Brazilian architecture and the impact they have left on the five-time world cup football winning country. If the common links of language, music and football came through the long colonial Portuguese rule, the artisans from Goa flourished many decades back in Brazil, thanks to the sea route. The Goans braved the choppy sea waters to land in the distant land, taking the migratory link from Brazil to Africa, to finally land in the South American country. “Goan artisans were hired to build churches and other important monuments as they were known in Brazil for their exceptional craftsmanship and they have left a big impact on the architectural scene back home. The masterly craftsman from Goa left their footprints on Brazilian soil, which is evident today,” said the Brazilian, who was a special invitee for the function. He was delighted that Goans have been able to pick the best from both Indian and Portuguese, art and cultural scene and complimented them for maintaining the rich traditions and passing them to the new generations. “Goa and Brazil have many things in common. The people are friendly, love their music and football. Tourism flourishes in both, on account of the beautiful beaches, as both are blessed with stunning landscapes. Goan music has a clear and definite Latin flavor. The Goan dance performance today at the World Goa Day was stunning. I was impressed that the Goans have been able to maintain and pass on the rich cultural and musical traditions from one generation to another. I felt I was in Brazil or in Portugal.” Goa, a former Portuguese colony was ruled by the Portuguese till December 1961. The smallest state in India, it is visited annually by some four million foreign and Indian tourists. One of the tourist attraction besides the beaches, temples, mosques and churches is the annual Carnival celebration held in Goa coinciding with the world-famous Rio de Janeiro festival. He was not the only Brazilian attending the World Goa Day function, Dr.Renira Gambarato, Assistant Professor at the VCUQ was another one who was impressed by the impressive show. “The dance performance impressed me and the musical notes had Latin written all over it. It was an opportunity for me to know amore about Goa,” said Renira. Besides the Brazilian duo, Indians from other parts of India who attended the function sampled more of the Goan culture. The Goan dancers performed Corridin dance, and sung Mando’s and Dekni’s much to the delight of the appreciative crowd. The Chief Guest for the evening, Alfred Sequeira, a Mangalorean businessman based in Qatar, said Goans and Mangaloreans shared many common links and one of them was the Konkani language, he gave a clarion call to all those present to maintain and promote the language. “We as custodians and Brand Ambassadors of the language should ensure that we speak and try to teach our children the language and pass on the rich cultural traditions which the Konkan region share to further generations,” said Alfred. President of Goan Welfare Association (GWA) Qatar, Simon D’Silva in his presidential address disclosed that GWA has enough study material for those trying to learn Konkani or improve upon their language skills. “We have brought in books from Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr and also tied up with Goa Konkani Akademi. Both the institutions have assured to help us in promoting Konkani among the community in Qatar,” said Simon. Simon called upon Goans to promote the Konkani language more aggressively urging guests and members of the community to make a head start. I urge the GWA members; let's make a start by teaching our children the language. Teaching and imparting training in Konkani language may not help our children to get jobs, but it will not make us poor, but will enrich out future generations with a treasure trove of our language, added Simon. On the occasion, an easy-to-learn Konkani language familiarization book written by Mathew Almeida and published by Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr was unveiled at the hands of the Brazilian
[Goanet] Salvador Dias honoured as An Outstanding Goan Social Worker in Kuwait
Salvador Dias honoured as An Outstanding Goan Social Worker by CUC-Kuwait Well-known Goan personality Salvador Dias was recently felicitated by Colva United Centre-Kuwait for his dedicated social work and supporting humanitarian causes towards the Goan Community in Kuwait. The award presentation was held at the Colva Day 2009 organized to mark the 'Colva Feast in Kuwait on 30-Oct-2009 at the hands of CUC President Jacob Fernandes. Salvador Dias, hailing from Curtorim, Goa, is the founder President of Kuwait Goan Association which fields a formidable KGA football team (sponsored by Churchill Bros) in the Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) league. Salvador has also been President of Curtorcares United in the past organizing football tournaments, helping to organize Konkani dramas, representing the KIFF Managing committees, participating in Goan events, etc. He is also a member of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS). Goa-World.Com Team joins all Goans, Curtorcares Villagers, Indian football teams and management, and the Indian community to congratulate Salvador Dias on this well-deserved recognition. http://indiancommunityinkuwait.blogspot.com/2009/11/salvador-dias-honoured-by-cuc-kuwait.html Photos courtesy: Colva United Centre-Kuwait Photographer: Rewon Gomes / www.goa-world.com Posted by Goa-World.COM (c) All rights reserved.
Re: [Goanet] Goanese
After I retired and returned to Goa, practically everyone in Anjuna, including all the policemen but excluding senior citizens call me uncle and I dont mind it at all. I know they use it out of respect for me. Males and females in their Forties address me as Domnic uncle. In short, I have become Anjuna uncle. Even when I visit Mapusa market, the shopkeepers and vendors address me as uncle; maybe because of my white hair. Nowadays, even senior citizens dye their hair black and think they are sweet sixteen! It is these people who dont like to be called uncle and aunty! In the days of yore, the word uncle was used mostly by Bomboikar (Bombay Goans.) The local Goan used Konkani words like titiu for fathers brother; mama for mothers brother; mavxi for mothers sister; timaim for titius wife, etc. please read my article of March 2005 in the link below: http://lists.goanet.org/htdig.cgi/goanet-goanet.org/2005-March/112492.html Unfortunately, the present-day generation does not even make an effort to use Konkani words of relationship. As a result, they use uncle and aunty for every relationship. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=Newslist=goanetinfo=2009-November/threadpost_id=186125
Re: [Goanet] Father Agnelo
Thank you for the write up on the life of Fr. Agnelo, whom I knew nothing about except that he was a good human being. Lian On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 7:42 PM, Ivo da C.Souza wrote: Venerable Father Agnelo de Sousa: Son of Goa *Fr.Ivo da Conceiçao Souza Introduction: We seldom think of our own sons and daughters living a saintly, holy life, with the power of God. Goa has produced marvelous people. We think of Venerable Father Agnelo de Sousa and of Blessed Father Joseph Vaas. Yes, there are many who have not been, and will not be, canonized. Our parents will surely be among the chosen. In spite of our strenuous efforts, Father Agnelo de Sousa is still on the way to he altar. Father Agnelo revealed himself as a shepherd, a preacher, a confessor and an administrator. We shall reflect on his human existence within the Goan context: Anjuna, Rachol and Pilar.
[Goanet] Indian Ambassador attends first Goan Function in Kuwait
Indian Ambassador attends first Goan Function in Kuwait Prince Jacob's drama 'Zaiat Zage' was more than what one could expect from a seasoned, professional showman of the Konkani stage. The drama has more in it than just entertain-ment. The message is a hard-hitting clarion call to all Goans to wake up and unite, or perish. The tale enacted with plenty of humor is presented in fluent style and is a real treat for the audience. This tongue-in-cheek drama looks at how people from other states flock down to the beautiful state of Goa and set up their businesses there and how Goans grow to become dependent on them. The well attended show staged on 13th November 2009 at the Daiya Fencing Club Hall, Kuwait, was organized by Kala Mogui Kuwait to celebrate the 7th anniversary of its existence in Kuwait. Dominic Araujo and Felix Fernandes were the main coordinators of the event. H.E. Shri Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador of India was the chief guest on the occasion, the first Goan event that His Excellency has attended in Kuwait and surprisingly his first ever Konkani drama which he took pleasure in watching for over 2 hours till the half time. Alban Pinto was the guest of honor. Other special invitees included Muriel Alphonso, President - IWA, Fr. Teo Fernandes, Fr. Frank, Fr. Lionel Braganza, Fr. Melwyn D'cunha and Joseph Elvira D'Souza. The evening began with the lighting of the traditional lamp at the hands of the ambassador and other dignitaries present. Anjali Amonkar of Kala Mogui Kuwait compered the function. http://tiatracademy.blogspot.com/2009/11/indian-ambassador-attends-first-goan.html (As published on Page 3 in THE TIMES - Kuwait's Premiere Weekly Newspaper/Nov. 20, 2009) Photos by Rewon Gomes, courtesy: Kala Mogui Kuwait. www.goa-world.com
[Goanet] Goan film-maker threatens to move court against Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG
Film-maker threatens to move court against ESG HERALD REPORTER/ PANJIM, NOV 20 Goan film-maker Augie DMello has threatened to move the court if Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) fails to respond to his legal notice served on them regarding various issues raised by him pertaining to IFFI. In a press note issued here DMello said he had issued for the guidelines framed by ESG for selection of films in the Indian Premier Section. He had submitted an application earlier this month for inclusion of his video film Ordem Chaddor for screening in the Indian Premier section but the ESG has not responded to it till date, DMello said pointing out that ESG had screened a video film One day in Cochin in the same section in IFFI 2008. He has stated that if the ESG doesnt act, then, he would approach the court seeking a stay on the Indian Premier section. Goan Konkani Film Song Trailer from film ORDEM CHADDOR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zilLWcq4WPk http://www.angelav.com/itm.php?i=251
Re: [Goanet] Documentary on Goa rivers to vie for Vasudha Award at Iffi '09
Today, november 21, is the niver of Archaeology Brazilian Center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.The Center was created in 1961 and makes several arqhaeological studies. See www.cbarqueol.org.br Send e-mail to c...@cbarqueol.org.br or sobe...@yahoo.com.br Bene Benedicto Humberto Rodrigues Francisco geólogo senior geologia ambiental e do Quaternário Clube de Engenharia Divisões Tecnicas/DEA e DRM www.cbarqueol.org.br o sítio do CBA. http://bene.francisco.zip.net/ (meu blog). --- Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ ---
Re: [Goanet] Chuck Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toro nto
Hi Brian, Firstly, kudos to you for putting up a lovely interview article about an extravagant tiatr Chuk Konnachi on goanet. I agree with you that it was the best and greatest tiatr held in Toronto's history. I reviewed the interview article and was wondering how a mention was not made of the transcriber of the play. I watched this play over 20 years ago which is originally called 'Mog, Kazar, Divorce' written and directed by M. Boyer featuring C.Alvares, Adv. Mike Mehta, Prem Kumar, Antonette and others; who did an outstanding job. Originally the play was in two parts, whoever has transcripted this play has done an outstanding job knowing his job well. According to my viewpoint which you don't necessarily need to agree to, I deeply feel that the main credit should be given to the transcriber of the play without whom the entire show wouldn't be as successful and great as it turned out to be. I could imagine the tremendous amount of time and effort put in by the transcriber in putting the entire play material together. A lot of times in life, we tend to give credit to the final product and the salesperson for doing his/her job well in selling the product but we fail to realise the efforts put by that little person in the corner initialising the entire process in making the final product as desirable. I feel that the first question to be asked to the Director was how did the play come about? Me and my friends, present at the Tiatr, some of whom have pursued journalism, kept wondering who might have transcribed the play because we felt that, the transcriber should have been applauded or credited the most. Its not just your review but we have read a lot of other online reviews about the Tiatr but no where was a mention made of the transcriber. Needless to say, the director, producer,stage crew and the enitre cast put in a lot of hardwork, commitment and dedication to make the entire show a great success but I feel everyone involved in the entire show should be applauded and credited equally.Even on the day of the Tiatr, the Director thanked everyone but failed to thank the transcriber without whose effort Toronto Goans wouldn't have seen this examplary play in Toronto. You are a great columnist and I really loved your writeup and would appreciate if considering my suggesstion, we do applaud and appreciate the work of this little corner person whose not been spoken of in the entire success and celebration of the Tiatr. Hats off to the transcriber of the play, whoever he/she might be and wherever he/she maybe, which we are not aware of till now unless we know of it through our fabulous Director of Chuk Konnachi, Marshal Fernandes. I thank you for your time in reading my email and I'm hoping positively that the person behind the success will be applauded by our Toronto Goan community who have enjoyed this remarkable Tiatr. I would like to see his/her picture on the internet very soon. God Bless and Mog Assum, Agostino Moraes _ Ready. Set. Get a great deal on Windows 7. See fantastic deals on Windows 7 now http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691818
Re: [Goanet] Musicians of brass (Maria Cabral Fernandes, in Gomantak Times)
Dear Sir, Thanx for a very good write up on the Goan musicians. Its nice to know that they are working for preserving the traditional instruments Bravo. Pls Convey my Congrats to them. Love Yours Musically, Milind Raikar Mob: 9892582671 --- Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ ---
Re: [Goanet] Goan veterans
Mario, As you know, people respond on Goanet to express their likes and dislikes. Augusto Pinto does not like science. I suspect he too believes it is a capitalist, racist and casteist conspiracy against the proletariate. But he has his pet obsessions, which, unfortunately, do not get aired as much on Goanet nowadays. Cheers, Santosh --- On Fri, 11/20/09, Mario Goveia mgov...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com In the Luis - Selma imbroglio it looks like we have a goanet thread here that seeks to rival the Dotor Santosh - Padri Ivo one in terms of longevity and boringness. (BTW who won that battle, the Dotor - Padri one I mean ? yyy hhh yawn ... AS IF I CARE ...) Mario observes: If you do not care, why have you commented on it? Is anyone forcing you read every post on Goanet?
[Goanet] Uncle Aunty vs Mama Mami
On Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:23:24 -0500, Domnic Fernandes domval...@hotmail.com wrote on hte Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goanese After I retired and returned to Goa, practically everyone in Anjuna, including all the policemen but excluding senior citizens call me ‘uncle’ and I don’t mind it at all. I know they use it out of respect for me. Males and females in their Forties address me as ‘Domnic uncle.’ In short, I have become ‘Anjuna uncle.’ Even when I visit Mapusa market, the shopkeepers and vendors address me as ‘uncle;’ maybe because of my white hair. Nowadays, even senior citizens dye their hair black and think they are sweet sixteen! It is these people who don’t like to be called ‘uncle’ and ‘aunty!’ In the days of yore, the word ‘uncle’ was used mostly by Bomboikar (Bombay Goans.) The local Goan used Konkani words like ‘titiu’ for father’s brother; ‘mama’ for mother’s brother; ‘mavxi’ for mother’s sister; ‘timaim’ for titiu’s wife, etc. – please read my article of March 2005 in the link below: http://lists.goanet.org/htdig.cgi/goanet-goanet.org/2005-March/112492.html Unfortunately, the present-day generation does not even make an effort to use Konkani words of relationship. As a result, they use ‘uncle’ and ‘aunty’ for every relationship. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=Newslist=goanetinfo=2009-November/threadpost_id=186125 Dear Mr. Dominick, Maybe they call us Uncle/Aunty because nowadays the migrant workers are called Mama Mami. Bests Agnelo (Calangute/Gaumvaddi-Anjuna) The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Uncle Aunty vs Mama Mami
I've not -- so far -- come across any object to the use of appelations like Bhadkar (literally, landlord) or Dotor (someone educated, not necessarily a medical practitioner or a PhD). Or even 'patrao' (boss). The term 'bhadkar' used to be far more common in the 1960s in Goa, and those times were clearly more semi-feudal than now. Patrao is still commonplace, and widely used for anyone seen as a class-superior. Or someone educated. To my embarassment, my vegetable-vendor, a migrant from north Karnataka, insists on respectfully calling me 'patrao'! So, is it just a question of class-bias? We have no problem in moving upwards, or perceiving to have done so. Much like is the case with caste and Srinivas's theories of Sanskritisation [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanskritisation] FN 2009/11/21 Agnelo Fernandes fernandes...@yahoo.co.in Maybe they call us Uncle/Aunty because nowadays the migrant workers are called Mama Mami. Bests Agnelo (Calangute/Gaumvaddi-Anjuna) -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism ANOTHER GOA: http://tiny.cc/anothergoa
[Goanet] The elitist objective of global management
I have long suspected that the long term objective of the socialists who have all joined the extreme environmental movement was a one-world-type of government. Using climate change as a scare tactic they seek to slowly but surely impose their will on everyone else and begin to exercise control over the economies of the world. This was the ambitious objective that the old Soviet Union failed to achieve when it collapsed from it's own economic absurdities and inconsistencies. http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/andrewbolt/index.php/heraldsun/comments/eu_president_wants_copenhagen_to_give_us_global_management#63675 http://video.aol.co.uk/video-detail/new-eu-president-confirms-new-world-order-desire-19nov09/17989978 Here is a recent example of their scare tactics: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/177346/climate-change-pushes-poor-women-to-prostitution-dangerous-work On the other hand, here is what an expert on sea levels has to say: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/christopherbooker/5067351/Rise-of-sea-levels-is-the-greatest-lie-ever-told.html Here is some breaking news that should alarm anyone interested in the climate change controversy if the emails are authenticated and show a conspiracy to defraud the public. It is too early to tell for sure, but an investigation is called for: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/nov/20/climate-sceptics-hackers-leaked-emails Excerpt: Hundreds of private emails and documents allegedly exchanged between some of the world's leading climate scientists over the past 13 years have been stolen by hackers and leaked online, it emerged today. The computer files were apparently accessed earlier this week from servers at the UK's University of East Anglia's Climate Research Unit, a world-renowned centre focused on the study of natural and anthropogenic climate change. Climate change sceptics who have studied the emails allege that they provide smoking gun evidence that some of the climatologists colluded in manipulating data to support the widely held view that climate change is real and is being largely caused by the actions of mankind. So far the veracity of the emails has not been confirmed and the scientists involved have declined to comment on the story, which broke on a blog called The Air Vent. [end of excerpt]
[Goanet] Goa news for November 22, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Visiting casinos is like going to temples: Goa top cop - Indian Express op-cop-likens-casinos-visits-to-visiting-temples/105378-3.htmlusg=AFQjCNHoFrwaL2j1MCQqI1awc7lE9-esFwGoa top cop likens casinos visits to visiting temples http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Visiting-casinos-is-like-going-to-temples--Goa-top-cop/543211usg=AFQjCNFQ55VtKXLbHvsebHVkWzS_UgtDvQ *** Big B may grace next IFFIs in Goa as chief guest - Daily News Analysis ilm-39-Wheat-39-to-open-Goa-IFFI-news-National-jlvsabhghja.htmlusg=AFQjCNG3SItQAM59pRK-PuURc0g82qkL8gChinese film 'Wheat' to open Goa IFFI http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_big-b-may-grace-next-iffis-in-goa-as-chief-guest_1314708usg=AFQjCNFHIKV6tflnRxtPPnrapn5t6WtwcQ *** Goa death mother on benefits charge - The Press Association ews/Scarlett--s-mom-dragged-to-court---for-50-000-pounds-deception--/543724/usg=AFQjCNFo1qvTirz7iqaBV_woAkiQpOZQbAScarlett's mom dragged to court 'for 5 pounds deception' http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5j7f7jORsZUiHvXin_TFUx7r3H59Ausg=AFQjCNHjLuetBDNr7UYjEH5uGu7AhATj8A *** Goa rubbishes reports of terror threat - Times of India otification: Goa chief minister http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-rubbishes-reports-of-terror-threat/articleshow/5249439.cmsusg=AFQjCNE1hdTjU3rOqvLtaF-nfLtR_3QrhQ *** Doctorate for Pratibha Patil by Goa varsity - Times of India rrives-in-Goa-on-four-day-visitusg=AFQjCNF1a7GxhP-iDQTNnCD97PRIFgyWpgPresident arrives in Goa on four-day visit http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Doctorate-for-Pratibha-Patil-by-Goa-varsity/articleshow/5255222.cmsusg=AFQjCNF3k7MM3miNRhQO-pZcMCYbs1ZBAQ *** Goa Governor inaugurates South Asia Media Summit - Village Tinto Goa lays-an-imporant-role-Guv/articleshow/5253701.cmsusg=AFQjCNEPtzh7Xx1OTky7l5u4YRugPOI69wMedia plays an imporant role: Guv http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.villagetinto.in/article/goa-governor-inaugurates-south-asia-media-summit-589usg=AFQjCNHnxCzH0h_xy-WyNtsD2lU8V9rB7g *** Cops in casino: top Goa official seeks report - Thaindian.com aindian.comPanaji, Nov 21 (IANS) The Goa home department will write to the director general of police (DGP) seeking a report on the controversy created by senior ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/cops-in-casino-top-goa-official-seeks-report_100277976.htmlusg=AFQjCNFauQ51lGWe-nEwFtdeUokSstY7QQ *** Goa 27 Pondy 0 - Daily News Analysis unior national football championship match for the Mir ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_goa-27-pondy-0_1314379usg=AFQjCNEMMAbBq03KBaOh1hKXlNs_WikGHQ *** Goa blast case team's probe skills questioned - Times of India ve blast in Goa has come under cloud with a court picking holes in his crime ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-blast-case-teams-probe-skills-questioned/articleshow/5254345.cmsusg=AFQjCNHKGNplIAvGJuG-VPdZvtvX0PFQnQ *** BJP Goa youth chief quits - Herald Publications jeUFBnpM http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=30212cid=2usg=AFQjCNH19KWVOrgcVEyVylG8ZrFlN-4C9A Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: A mirror to the media (FN, in Gomantak Times)
THE PRINTED WORD/A mirror to the media By Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org 'Saralvaat' is retired editor Suresh Walve's autobiography of his times in journalism. For those interested in knowing about the men -- our media is only just overcoming its gender imbalances -- who shape our thoughts each morning, here is one interesting book related to Goa itself. Literally, the title translates to The Straight Road. This book by the editor from Bicholim is dedicated to the late editor Chandrakant Keni of the Rashtramat and industrialist Vasantrao Dempo of the Dempo group. This mining group, as readers would know, publishes the Navprabha, where Walve had a long stint, and the Navhind Times. Walve credits these individuals made him a journalist first, and only then an editor. In the book, together with 50 essays from the editor, there are also a number of photographs included. A rare pic from the yesteryears shows Walve with a suit-clad Narayan Athawalay (Gomantak editor-turned-MP) and a young Raju Nayak, in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim annexed to India in 1975. The book is in Marathi. Introductory remarks are by another ex-editor, Uday Bhembre. Each essay in the 240-page book is short and focussed on a specific theme. Topics covered themes such as Walve's entry into journalism, his joining Rashtramath, his inability to keep up with his love of cinema, his first steps in the media, bidding aideu to Rashtramath and so on. When this book reached that informal 'Press Club' of Goa, Cafe Prakash in Panjim, there was some interest evinced in it. Other journos, and even those who rub shoulders with mediapersons often, showed an interest in knowing more about this book. Being in Marathi, a language one only learnt for three years in school, there are limitations to how much of it this reviewer could comprehend and how fast. But apart from his densely packed text, Walve also tells the story in pictures from his archives -- and these he has in plenty. For instance, on page 35, there's one showing the initial team of Navprabha. With editors like D. B. Karnik, Shantaram Bokil, and others. Others who played a key role in shaping the Goa of today -- by way of their writings -- also feature in this book's pages. These include ex-editors Uday Bhembre and the late Chandrakant Keni, sports writer Vijay Gaad, Lakshimidas Borkar, Madhavrao Gadkari, Datta Saraf, Tukaram Kokje (all former editors), author and columnist Ravindra Kelekar, and others. There are other unexpected stories on its pages: Walve as candidate for a council election, felicitating chairman Vasantrao Dempo on his birthday, language politics of the 1980s, Brahman Sangh felicitations, with politicians (Ramakant Khalap, Ravi Naik), at Ashok Dhande's scenic garden in Taleigao, entering politics, being felicitated by Arun Shourie, and more. Walve's is a story of his times, whether one agrees or not is another issue. He has a chapter on the Konkan Railway. It pays to be an influential writer, if not someone close to the powers that be. Walve is photographed durign his images abroad, en route plane flights, in Davos Switzerland, before the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, in London, posing with a kilt-clad bagpiper in Scotland, and elsewhere. Page 149, for instance, has this photo of editors of those times posing with Governor S.C. Jamir. For a section which influences public life so much, the media -- in Goa at least -- is largely under-studied. At best, one can get an insight into the mind of the media by reading what they have to say about themselves. Walve's book, though in Marathi and therefore not easily accessible to all readers, is an interesting insight into understanding mediapersons and the media. The 240-page book is priced at Rs 250 and available at Varsha Book Stall (Near Azad Maidan) and other locations. [First published in Gomantak Times]
[Goanet] Pro Badminton league Day 2 Results
Fallary Warriors storm into semis, Models Eagles tops Group Models Eagles scored a stunning 3-2 victory over PBC Gladiators in its Final League match to top the Group B table at the end of the league stage. The doubles duo of Darwin Barreto and Parag Chauhan played out of their skins to defeat Pankaj Naik and Krushnan Naik 22-20, 21-23, 21-11 in their crunch Mens doubles encounter, leveling the scores at 2-2. Goa’s No 2 ranked Sunny Sawant thereafter defeated a battling Manoj Humrasker 16-21, 21-13, 21-15 to win the Tie for the Eagles. In the other matches in the Tie, Pankaj Naik and Sonali Gaokar beat Darwin Barreto and Vaibhavi Kalangutkar 21-17, 21-7, Sunny Sawant and Sumukh Sawant beat Aniket Shenoy and Krishnaraj Gawas 21-19, 21-16; and P.K. Gupta and T.S.Sawant beat Narahar Thakur and Ajay Gupta 21-18, 16-21, 21-18. In the Group of Death encounter between Ponda Shuttlers and Fallary Warriors, the Warriors quelled the spirited challenge of the Shuttlers, winning 3-1 in a pulsating edge of the seat thriller. The Margao outfit had luck going their way as the Ponda pair of Pradeep Prabhu and Anushkar Kuvelkar had to concede the game to Sandip Kanji and Anura Prabhudesai after leading by a set, due to an on court injury to the Mens player. Sharmad Mahajan and Anurag Prabhu leveled the scores for the Shuttlers, winning their Under 19 Boys doubles with a comfortable 21-14, 21-16 win over Yash Angle and Sanath Kamat. It was Warriors all the way after that, with Vinayak Kamat and Cancio Mascarenas defeating Sudin Kuvelkar and Sudin Ghanekar 21-17, 21-16; and Chinmay Fallary and Kamlesh Kanji beating Sohal Kelekar and Kunal Savordekar 21-15, 21-19. In the semi Finals line-up, Models Eagles will face Fallary warriors while Fomento Flamingos will play PBC Gladiators. Following are the other results. Blackjag Panjim Challengers beat Ashron Panthers 3-0 Rajaram Kundaikar and Pranjal Chimulkar beat Nikhil Fulari and Riya Kosambi 21-16, 19-21, 23-21 Vaibhav Shetye and Shashank Desai beat Pratit Naik and Dhruv Angle 21-13, 15-21, 21-18 Rajendra Borkar and Anil Paiginkar beat Ramnath Shetgaokar and Peter Teles 21-15, 21-17 Fomento Flamingos beat Mallya Riders 3-0 Navneet nasnodkar and Astha Gupta beat Sandeep Heble and Siyarani Zuwarker 21-9, 21-19 Chinmay Kamat and Tejas Prabhugaokar beat Pramay Mainkar and Eeshan vernekar 21-14, 21-11 Candido Dias and Rupchandra Humrasker beat Chandrashekar and Satish Vernekar 21-9, 21-16 yours sincerely Sandeep Heble Secretary, PBC
[Goanet] Goa Sudharop Annual Awards, January 14, 2010, 4-7pm
The Goa Sudharop Annual Awards Function, will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 4pm to 7 pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim. All invited. There is no cost to attend. Goa Sudharop's theme for 2009 is YEAR OF THE YOUTH and the awards function will reflect that theme. Please mark your calendars. Further details to follow. Thank you to the donors, volunteers, well-wishers and supporters of Goa Sudharop. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Hoolignaism or Policing?
Hooliganism or Policing? (Herald, 21st Nov. 2009) The news reports about some senior police officers partying on an off-shore casino should not surprise many in Goa. Though it is sad that a couple of very respected police officers got entangled in this controversy, by and large the behaviour in the police department has not at all been exemplary. A law abiding citizen who visits the police station may land up being verbally abused while the popular thugs and anti-social elements may get a dignified reception. The reply of the DIG to this casino incident and the belly-dancers speaks a lot about a sick mindset prevalent at the topmost level. The better comparison of visiting a casino could have been to that of a visit to the toilet, the booze bar or a brothel, but definitely cannot be equated to visiting a place of worship and prayer. If the argument that casinos are legal holds good and so there is nothing wrong in police officers patronising it, then would be appropriate for senior police officers to indulge in booze parties after office hours because consumption of alcohol is legal? Are senior police officers not meant to be mentally, spiritually and physically fit for duty 24 hours of the day and therefore avoid places where they can become vulnerable to compromising behaviours? What example do these officers set for their subordinates? These defensive arguments that police are humans and therefore ..may find favour in some other States, not in Goa where a sizeable population has been abroad or at least have relatives who narrate experiences about the fitness levels and sober social behaviour of policemen in other countries. Policing, which is a sacred duty, has unfortunately been reduced to a mere occupation and hooliganism in Goa due to increased politicisation. We hope that the senior police officers will find more positive and constructive avenues of entertainment and stress busters, other than boozing, gambling and gaping at foreign belly- dancers. -Soter D'Souza
[Goanet] Can Meditation Curb Heart Attacks? - Well Blog - NYTimes.com
Can meditation curb heart attacks? Find out here... Con http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/can-meditation-curb-heart-attacks/
[Goanet] Panch's Punches
I read with great amusement the views of one panch regarding the rights of the Gram Sabha. It appears that all petty matters (read: small change) should be handled by the members of the village but important issues, such as, mega projects do not fall within the rights of the Gram Sabha members. Is the panch saying that the members of the village have no right to stop their village from being 'developed' into a town? If the villagers have no right to determine the future of their own village then who does? The brave panch of our brave new world had better say all this prior to the election so we can safely brand him as a pro-mega-project-anti-village panch. Obviously, after the elections it is too late! Wake up Goans and take control of your villages. You have nothing to lose but the shackles of your own panchas.
[Goanet] Phys Ed: Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious - Well Blog - NYTimes.com
Why Exercise makes you less anxious Find out here.. Con http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/phys-ed-why-exercise-makes-you-less-anxious/?em
Re: [Goanet] Preserve the Culture and Identity of Goa, says NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro
The term honest politician is an oxymoron. No such animal. For the so called 'politicians' in Goa, politicking is their other job. The primary job for these profiteers is lining their own pockets. The electorate is placated with an odd bone tossed now and then. What is needed is sunshine on the finances of these politicians. Follow the money. I. Nunes lyra...@yahoo.com --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Ashley D'silva ashleyivordsi...@gmail.com wrote: That's a politician talking Mario lyrawmn. Ashley -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of Mario Goveia Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:35 PM To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Preserve the Culture and Identity of Goa, says NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:16 -0800 (PST) From: lyrawmn lyra...@yahoo.com I find it deliciously hypocritical that NRI Commissioner Faleiro who having done so much to encourage and promote out migration of Goans and others as Gulf guest-workers who daily toil in inhospitable climes, and who attempts faux Goan unity with repeat junkets (paid for by resident Goan tax payers) to these areas, now has the cajones to stress the importance of retaining Goan identity and culture of his dwindling countrymen. Ha! Man talks with forked tongue. Mario adds: I wonder if his tongue has as many forks as there are Goan identities:-)) My personal Goan identity will last as long as I do.
[Goanet] Daily Grook #573
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