[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (14Aug10)
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[Goanet] Daily Grook #783
DAILY GROOK #783 = PIC TRICK = by Francis Rodrigues she put a pic into this watch of mine, hoping i'll get to love her in time! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #780
Wow, that was a surprisethe pic captures the clock striking one too!:-) Thanks, Eddie! - and Sam Furtado, and everyone else who've written! Francis. . On Fri, 13 Aug 2010 eddie.fernan...@gmail.com, wrote: Subject: Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #780 The Daily Telegraph (UK) captured the event and has carried the photograph on the front page today (13th August)! See http://goanvoiceuk.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/the-daily-telegraph-13-aug-2010- page-1/ Eddie Fernandes From: Francis Rodrigues Sent: 11 August 2010 DAILY GROOK #780 == TIME CRIME == three midnite robbers climb big ben in fun, only two survived as the clock struck one! **
[Goanet] 4 years in Heaven but no justice on Earth yet
4 years in Heaven but no justice on Earth yet http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4890196650/ In this case We know the motive We know the accused/Killers (currently in jail) So, what’s taking so long? Strange, very strange! note: some links provided within/Archive 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] (Goanet] Long term Visas 15 30years to PIO OCI
(Goanet] Long term Visas 15 30years to PIO OCI ref above topic Quote:1 Appealed to all PIO to apply for the PIO or the Overseas citizen of India (OCI) card. If they apply for either the PIO or the OCI card, they can stay in India for 15 years (in case of the PIO card) and 30 years (in case ofthe OCI) card. OCI CARD HOLDERS CAN STAY IN INDIA ONLY 30 YEARS? WHICH MEANS, I CAN STAY IN INDIA UNTIL I AM 89 ? (COMPLETES 30 YRS IN 2036) BUT MY OCI VISA STICKER CLEARLY SAYS MY VISA VALLID FOR LEFETIME OR LIFELONG (See pic) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/658550483/sizes/l/ WHAT’S LIFELONG? 30YEARS? OR IS IT LIKE INDIAN CELLULAR Cos WHERE THEY SAY PAY Rs.100 AND GET LIFETIME VALIDITY WHERE LIFETIME HERE MEANS THE LIFTIME OF THE CONTRACT OR LICENSE Quote 2 I had received several complaints from Goans holding foreign passports that some of our embassies and High Commissions abroad, issue them tourist visas (valid for three to six months) at the end of which they have to leave the country though they have property matters to deal with and have families here, Faleiro said adding that following the complaints he had taken up the issue with Union Home Minister P Chidambaram. THOSE WHO DO NOT WISH TO TAKE PIO OR OCI CARD THEY CAN STILL TAKE 5 YEAR LONG TERM ENTRY VISA WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN (STILL AVAILABLE IN UK FOR 135 POUNDS SO SAYS THE WEBSITE) SO, WHY SUCH A BIG FUS? IT IS STRONGLY ADVISABLE THOSE WITH ROOTS IN GOA/INDIA TO GO FOR SUCH LONG TERM VISA. SHOULD THERE BE SOME EMERGENCIES, ONE CAN LEAVE HIS/HER COUNTRY SAME DAY OR THE EARLIEST WIHTOUT WAITING TO APPLY FOR FRESH VISA WHICH COULD TAKE TIME. IT MAY BE NOTED THAT MOST EMBASSIES ARE OPEN DURING WEEKENDS AND EVEN ON HOLIDAYS TO HELP WITH YOUR EMERGENCY TRAVEL. e.g. HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA –LONDON OPEN till 1900 hours on working days and from 10AM to 5.30PM during Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. ALL THESE FACILITIES ARE THERE BUT MANY OF US ARE UNWARE OF IT. e.g. SOMEONE’S MOTHER DIED IN GOA ON FRIDAY, HER SONS GOT THE NEWS AROUND 4PM LONDON TIME BUT THEY WAITED TILL MONDAY TO VISIT EMBASSY ASSUMING THE OFFICE REMAINs CLOSED DURING THE WEEKENDS. THUS DELAYING THE FUNERAL BY UPTO 3 more DAYS. IF THEY HAD PIO/OCI OR 5 YR LONG TERM VISA, THEY COULD HAVE LEFT LONDON FRIDAY ITSELF. THEY ARE IN LONDON FOR OVER 25YRS THOUGH. During my stay in UK say for 12 years, I have had 3 FIVE years long term visas First costing me just about 63 pounds in 1994 Initially, I had 2-3 short term visas too. Quote/goanet http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-August/197236.html Ref. Longterm visia http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/visa-categories.aspx 6month tourist visa cost about 40 pounds (inc. service charge), delivery charges add 8 pounds. OCI cost 165 pound and take about 12 weeks PIO card cost 215 pounds 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] Coconut Breaking Game (Contest) at Agassaim
Coconut Breaking Game We wanted to be there on time So we arrived on time i.e. 3pm No, it did not start at the stated time nor it started 90 minutes later But it actually did at 4.55pm. As if they were waiting for their Chief Guest the Local MLA and his brother, Zila Member. No sooner, they arrived than the event started. Local Sarpanch and the panch made it around 4pm though. Tip: Next time when you know there is a politician as chief guest, be there at least one hour later than the stated time. In our case, we did not know nor it was said in the ad etc. The Game: This is the first time I ever watched them playing. It needs two players. One to set the ball (coconut) rolling and the other to hit/break the ball using another hand held coconut as striker. Mostly, the opposition coconut breaks but sometimes both break or none breaks. Yet, there are situations where the opposition’s ball is safe but the hitter’s (Striker) ball breaks All the winning/losing situations are selectively included in the clip. It’s Young Boys of Dugrem presentation of their 40th Traditional Coconut Breaking contest on the feast day of their Paron St. Lawrence on 10th August (every year same time/same venue) Coconut breaking Contest - Video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-HKTl6NWwo pics were supplied earlier There were other programs too such as Konkani songs, Magic Show by Anil, Kids Fancy Dress, Folk dance followed by Volley ball match between Curca Boys v/s Hausi Band Sadly, we could not wait to watch all this as we already wasted about 2 hours.. It was our feast too and he had our own programes at home. Except some parts of Magic Show by a local (Settled in Loutorim) which we liked a lot. A clip may be uploaded if time and mood permit. Some pics here of the Chuch on the feast day http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881109207/ St. Lawrence Maddi http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881718302/ Our Patron's feast is not as grand as 'purmentachem Fest' held in our church. 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] Pls join me at the Wacky foozeball tournament 2010 - Happy Independence day to all youth and the young at heart
Sub - Pls join me at the Wacky foozeball tournament 2010 - Happy Independence day to all youth and the young at heart == HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. Hi all, Please forward this e-mail to all your friends. Please attend in large numbers in order to make this tournament a huge success. The Andrean youth movement is delighted to invite EACH AND EVER ONE OF YOU OF ALL AGE GROUPS AND ALL RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES, to go crazy with our outrageously new and crazy event called “ Wacky Foozeball”. A 5-a-side football tournament will be organised on 15th August, 2010 from 5 pm onwards at St. Andrew’s school quadrangle. The teams will comprise of girls and boys. The rules of the game will be twisted to add more fun to the game of football. So I invite you all to come n have a ball!!! ENTRY FREE! WACKY FOOZEBALL 2010 - 8 TEAMS FROM ALL OVER MUMBAI WILL PARTICIPATE IN THIS KNOCK-OUT FOOZEBALL TOURNAMENT Date : 15th August, 2010 Time: 5.00pm onwards Venue : St. Andrew's school quadrangle, St. Andrew's High school,next to St. Andrew's college, Bandra(W), Mumbai-400050 Commentator/Compere : JANVION RODRIGUES (Tivim village, Goa) SNACKS/TEA/COFFEE/COLD-DRINKS - available at the venue. COME AND ENJOY CHEER YOUR FAVOURITE TEAM HAVE A BALL!! BEST WISHES, KIND REGARDS, ANDRE FURTADO OF THE ANDREAN YOUTH MOVEMENT
[Goanet] Brazillian samba made in Goa!
Download 'Samba Brazil' here: http://www.filefront.com/17195228/samba-brazil.mp3/ Zezinho Fernandes-vocals/guitar Xavier Peres-piano/horns Colin D'Cruz-bass/drums/percussion Enjoy music from Goa on the radio at http://www.jazzgoa.com/
[Goanet] Tarcar Memorial Chess- Photographs
Dear all, Photographs of the Late Shripad Vishnu Kamat Tarcar Memorial Women's State Selection Chess, organised by JCI St. Inez in association with Sports Authority of Goa and under the aegis of Goa Chess Association, held at Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji on 12-13 August 2010 are available at: http://tinyurl.com/tarcarchesspics yours sincerely Sandeep Heble 9326129171 Tournament coordinator
[Goanet] Ponda Shuttlers Ranking Badminton Tournament at Ponda(18 to 22 August)
Ponda Shuttlers will be organizing its annual All Goa Major Ranking Badminton Tournament from 18 to 22 August 2010, at Indoor Stadium, Ponda. The championship will be held in the following categories: Under 13 Singles(Boys and Girls), Under 16 and Under 19 Singles(Boys), Mens and Veterans 45 plus (Singles and Doubles), and Ladies Singles. Those interested in participating may submit their entries latest by 16th August to Roy Athaide(Indoor Stadium, Panaji/Mapusa), Vinayak Kamat(Indoor Stadium, Margao), Santosh Prabhudesai(Ponda- 9370694408), Laxmikant Kenaudiker(Vasco- 9420197609) or at Oasis Petrol Pump, Near Don Bosco High School, Panaji. yours sincerely Sandeep Heble Member Goa Badminton Association 9326129171
[Goanet] Tarcar Memorial State Selection Chess: Youngsters steal show as Gauri emerges Champion
Augusto, Thank you for the encouraging words. We had engaged the services of Mr. Tanay Kaisare (our Chief Arbiter) and Pinge was there as a coordinator from the Association side, but all the others especially Mr. Peter Rebello, Adv. Anita Thorat, Jyotsna Sarapalli, Viju Gaonkar, Santosh Dempo and Latika Ahuja came voluntarily and worked tirelessly to lighten our hands. Sanjay Barve was in the organizing Team too but he was not there as an Arbiter. The spirit shown by them all was indeed incredible. Needless to say, had it not been for them, it would have been difficult if not impossible for us to conduct the championship so smoothly. We were particularly delighted to have with us the presence of Dr Peter Carvalho during the ‘Presentation function’. Dr Carvalho has been providing clocks and Boards free of cost to the organizers and his presence came as a big boost to us. I agree with you that the present Sports Policy is flawed but only to a limited extent. When we first approached our sponsor, he was wondering whether we would get a response of at least 50 participants (and he would have been happy with that considering that in the past the figures have barely crossed twenty) but the final response left him in a virtual sense of ecstasy and committed to sponsoring more of such events in the future. The Sports Policy does have its failings but on the brighter side, with more participants being lured by the marks on offer, more sponsors and Corporates will come in which will ultimately benefit the Sport. All that it needs is a little fine tuning, to ensure that those who stand in merit stand to gain more marks than those who simply come to participate. It was nice to meet you there. Warm regards Sandeep -- Forwarded message -- From: augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com Date: 14 August 2010 00:46 Subject: Fwd: Tarcar Memorial? State Selection Chess: Youngsters steal show as Gauri emerges Champion (Sandeep Heble) To: Sandeep Heble sandeephe...@gmail.com -- Forwarded message -- From: augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com Date: Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 12:44 AM Subject: Tarcar Memorial? State Selection Chess: Youngsters steal show as Gauri emerges Champion (Sandeep Heble) To: goanet goanet@lists.goanet.org Sandeep Heble sandeephe...@gmail.com wrote: Youngsters stole the show while top seeds tumbled at the ?Late Shripad Vishnu Kamat Tarcar Memorial? All Goa State Women?s Chess Championship organized by JCI St. Inez in association with Sports Authority of Goa and Goa Chess Association. Today, I happened to drop in at the ‘Late Shripad Vishnu Kamat Tarcar Memorial’ All Goa State Women’s Chess Championship organized by JCI St. Inez in association with Sports Authority of Goa and Goa Chess Association. I was delighted to see the spirit that a number of our chess workers like Mr. Tanay Kaisare, the Chief Arbiter, who was assisted by Mr. D.R. Pinge, Mr. Peter Rebello, Adv. Anita Thorat, Jyotsna Sarapalli, Viju Gaonkar, Santosh Dempo and Latika Ahuja displayed in ensuring the success of the tournament. I also noticed Sanjay Barve there although his name is not mentioned among the assistant arbiters. I had a chance to shake the hands of Sandeep Heble, who was instrumental in conducting this tournament. It was quite nice to see someone who I don't think is an active chess player promoting this game. The Goa Chess Association would be wise to co-opt such able organisational people so that the game becomes more popular. In the meanwhile the GCA under the President-ship of Asheh Keni will I am sure be working overtime to ensure that all chess workers including people of the calibre of Dr. Peter Carvalho, and Shrikant Barve are made to display their love for the game in a more overt manner. I think my friend Shrikant Barve, who has done much for chess but is currently under a cloud for silly reasons, must be very pleased. That's because his ward, Gauri Hadkonkar, a contemporary and rival of Ivana Furtado, (who incidentally Barve once used to coach) became the Goa's Woman's champion. One of the features of this tournament was the record number of entries. One hundred and forty. Although the popularity of chess is rising in leaps and bounds,I I think that this number has come up in a somewhat artificial manner. The Goa government has come up with a policy that grants a goodly number of grace marks to those who participate in State, National and Inter-School/Higher Secondary events. So a large number of children enrolled in order to avail themselves of those grace marks. Some thought should be given to this abuse of a good system. Anyway, leaving all that aside, congratulations are due to Sandeep Heble and his team for successfully conducting the Goa Women's Chess Championship. Cheers Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350 -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez,
[Goanet] Goa Sena chief, deputy filmed extorting money (TNN) SHIV SENA CROOKS.
Goanetters, http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-August/197368.html What will happen to these thugs? RubyGoes
[Goanet] HOW FLOODS IN PAKISTAN IS LINKED TO FIRE IN RUSSIA AND GLOBAL WARMING
Read the article http://www.economist.com/blogs/newsbook/2010/08/extreme_weatherfsrc=nwl
[Goanet] BHAROT DESH AZAD
*India celebrates Independent day today,* *India is Independent Country are we?* Agostachi 15, 1947 vors tem Britix-hanchea hatantlem suttavem korun Bharot amchea Desak Azad kelear Anik ek Vors Sompta.. Bharot Desh Azad zalo ami Bharoti azadi? Hindu Musalman Kristaum Sikh adi.. Zaun assa ek-ek kuttunb Bharoti Bharot Desh Azad, Khoim assa tem bhavponn Khoim assa to Mog Disa-dispote khun Disa-dispoteo choreo Bhoinik bhav volkona Disa-dispote bolatkar Dhormak dhorm volkona Disa-dispote bomb blasts Tor koxe ami Azadi!! Kaiboro Bharot amcho Desh, Congress BJP ani kitleoch xeo political party, Soglea Politician-ani korun sodlea Tuji ghan Eka mekacho somoz na, eka mekacho mog na Dusmankai brostochar vadot assa, Ghorib to ghoribuch urla Jevonn nastana kaim Bharoti bhuk sonsta Sorkari adar na, Xet-kamot korunui luskon sonsun atmaghat kortat Koxe ami Azadi? Neai Nit na.. Politianachi vollokuch puro.. Khun kel'leak sutt'ka Chori kel'leak sutt'ka Bollat'kar kel'leak sutt'ka Kallo dondo kel'leak sutt'ka Soglech vatten brostochar Koxe ami azadi? Chinta assa tim Sopnanch urleam Kedna to Dis Udetolo? Amkam mhunnok soeg melltolo. Desh amcho azad zala Amii Bharoti azadi..? Peter Fernandes (Penha de Franca - UAE) *
Re: [Goanet] BHAROT DESH AZAD
Peterbab, Tumchi kovita vachli. Khorench ami ajun azad zale nant. Brittix rajvottke koddsun azad zala to fokot amcho Bharot des. Kitli bhuk, durbollay, broxttochar, bekarponn? Amche Krantikaramni oslem azadponn axelelem kay? Te jive aslele zalear anik ek favtt kunni, ghatki, bolatkar, broxttochar rajkornnam koddsun amkam svotontr mellun gheta asle. Oi ki nam? Lino Dourado From: Peter Fernandes To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sat, August 14, 2010 6:00:30 PM Subject: [Goanet] BHAROT DESH AZAD *India celebrates Independent day today,* *India is Independent Country are we?* Agostachi 15, 1947 vors tem Britix-hanchea hatantlem suttavem korun Bharot amchea Desak Azad kelear Anik ek Vors Sompta.. Bharot Desh Azad zalo ami Bharoti azadi? Hindu Musalman Kristaum Sikh adi.. Zaun assa ek-ek kuttunb Bharoti Bharot Desh Azad, Khoim assa tem bhavponn Khoim assa to Mog Disa-dispote khun Disa-dispoteo choreo Bhoinik bhav volkona Disa-dispote bolatkar Dhormak dhorm volkona Disa-dispote bomb blasts Tor koxe ami Azadi!! Kaiboro Bharot amcho Desh, Congress BJP ani kitleoch xeo political party, Soglea Politician-ani korun sodlea Tuji ghan Eka mekacho somoz na, eka mekacho mog na Dusmankai brostochar vadot assa, Ghorib to ghoribuch urla Jevonn nastana kaim Bharoti bhuk sonsta Sorkari adar na, Xet-kamot korunui luskon sonsun atmaghat kortat Koxe ami Azadi? Neai Nit na.. Politianachi vollokuch puro.. Khun kel'leak sutt'ka Chori kel'leak sutt'ka Bollat'kar kel'leak sutt'ka Kallo dondo kel'leak sutt'ka Soglech vatten brostochar Koxe ami azadi? Chinta assa tim Sopnanch urleam Kedna to Dis Udetolo? Amkam mhunnok soeg melltolo. Desh amcho azad zala Amii Bharoti azadi..? Peter Fernandes (Penha de Franca - UAE) *
[Goanet] INDEPENDENT INDIA: THEN AND NOW
INDIA: THEN AND NOW.It’s 00.00.00.Indian Standard Time. Its midnight . All is calm. A second has just elapsed. Now it is 00.00.01. It’s the start of a new day. Its 15th of August 1947. It’s the independence day of my country. Of India my motherland. The people savor the first fresh air of freedom. Soon they will witness the first dawn of free India . I was born much later. Born a free man. Unlike my father who was born during the British rule. A slave of the whites. Sixty-three years have gone by. “ How lucky I am” I tell my dad. He shakes his head. “My boy are you really proud? You were not there during the raj. You know not anything about it. What you see today, no doubt, is Independent India . People are not forced to work. To keep our country clean. To grow more food. To produce more goods. To make better quality products” “Those were the days. The roads were clean. The footpaths were meant to walk on, not to build huts. Gardens and parks were so very well maintained, not used as urinals. Every one had a proper house. The food we ate was unadulterated, so was medicine. The building material had quality steel. Bridges did not collapse in fourteen years time, like the Mandovi Bridge in Goa . The public servants worked for you and me honestly. No one accepted bribes. Not just human beings but animals too ate well. Money scams and fodder scams were unheard of then. Money spent for animal fodder was not pocketed by hungry government officials. Guns were bought to defend our land not to stash kickbacks in foreign banks. Now tell me son” said he. “Who should be lucky?” Listening to him, I Hang my head in shame. He went on “Son, are we really free? Or are we the slaves of the greed of our very own people? Have we elected our representatives to hoard money? To allow black marketing to flourish? To accept bribes? To allow someone to adulterate our food and medicines? To degenerate law and order and make our country an unsafe place? To make a mockery of our judicial system? What can we accept when the lawless have now become the guardians of our law? When dacoits and criminals, murderers and forgers rule over us. My pride gave way. How could I be proud on this 50th year of Independence ? I closed my eyes and said a prayer. On this fifteenth day of August, my Lord my God God, I pray for my country’s good. To give us Christ like leaders lord, Who will feed the multitude. Who will lead the present misguided youth, Who will fearlessly pursue the truth. Who will not let shoot innocent lives, But heal their bleeding wounds. Without armed guards, who will walk in the crowd, When they come out on their rounds. For the sake of this country, Who will sacrifice their lives, And make every Indian proud. Amen.Michael Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #780
-Original Message- From: Francis Rodrigues Wow, that was a surprisethe pic captures the clock striking one too!:-) = It gets better ... The Globe Mail (Canada), 13 Aug. has a photo of the scene a few minutes later as the clock struck one And even more ... credit is given for the photo to Carl De Souza whose father is Goan and mother is Swedish ... See http://goanvoiceuk.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/the-globe-and-mail-metro-ontario -edition-13-aug-2010-page-12/ Eddie
[Goanet] As India Celebrates-Six Deadly Sins That Plague India
At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom – Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 August 1947 Cut to 63 years after freedom and we wake up to an India that our martyrs never dreamed of. Today, India has become a land of more wrongs than rights as our nation is symbolised by abject poverty, corruption, a huge population and lack of transparent governance, to name a few ills. India is free; so are we, but have we really valued the freedom that has been granted to us by martyrs who fought valiantly so that we could be born free? Do we think it’s a part of our legacy that has been passed on to us through the years? Freedom is not about being free, it is a great responsibility. Freedom does not give us the right to misuse our rights, but it gives us the power to make better choices. This Independence Day, let us stay away from the usual festivities and pledge to free ourselves from the ills that exist in our society to build a better India. For this, we need to get rid of the six deadly sins. Read on. http://in.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/13/six-deadly-sins-that-plague-india/
Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #780
A gem dear Francis...veritably a high carrat one; brings to mind the biblical classic: Prophet Abraham on Sarah begat three lads named Seth, Nat and Tat. Now the breeding went well, But the feeding was hell, 'Cause Sarah found she had no tit for Tat... Chacha From: fcarodrig...@hotmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:48:13 -0400 Subject: Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #780 Wow, that was a surprisethe pic captures the clock striking one too!:-) Thanks, Eddie! - and Sam Furtado, and everyone else who've written! Francis. . On Fri, 13 Aug 2010 eddie.fernan...@gmail.com, wrote: Subject: Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #780 The Daily Telegraph (UK) captured the event and has carried the photograph on the front page today (13th August)! See http://goanvoiceuk.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/the-daily-telegraph-13-aug-2010- page-1/ Eddie Fernandes From: Francis Rodrigues Sent: 11 August 2010 DAILY GROOK #780 == TIME CRIME == three midnite robbers climb big ben in fun, only two survived as the clock struck one! **
[Goanet] Aamir Khan Shines the Spotlight on What's Caused an Estimated 150, 000 Farmer Suicides in India
http://www.alternet.org/world/147825/bollywood_superstar_aamir_khan_shines_the_spotlight_on_what's_caused_an_estimated_150,000_farmer_suicides_in_india/ ++ vjp
[Goanet] THE FIRST WORLD KONKANI CULTURAL CONVENTION – Step-by-step, towards the Convention…
THE FIRST WORLD KONKANI CULTURAL CONVENTION – Step-by-step, towards the Convention… After the Goa curtain-raiser: · July 18, 2010: - the successful Goa curtain-raiser. · July 19: Eric Baab along with Baab Vivek Mordekar and Baab Prashant Kamat toured the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra to identify and recruit Konkani troupes there. ‘Chaitanya Mahila Vikas Mandal’, Banda, Sawantwadi has been recruited to perform ‘Dashavatari’ – a traditional form of drama and Shri Edwin Francis D’Souza and team of Ajgaon has been invited to present a play. · July 21: A meeting of prominent Konkani leaders of Mumbai under the leadership of Shri Albert D’Souza, Patron of the Convention, was convened at St. Xavier’s Engg. College Conference Hall, Mahim. Shri Ronald Mendonca, Chairman, Kalaangann; Rev. Fr. Ramesh Francis Naik, Chief Patron, Kalaangann; Shri John D’Silva and Shri Pius Vas, both Directors, Kalaangann and Shri Lawrence Coelho, Editor, ‘Divo’ were a few among those present. At this meeting, the Mumbai curtain-raiser was discussed and Aug. 29, 11 a.m. was fixed as the date and time of the Mumbai curtain-raiser and Rang Sharda, Bandra was finalized as the venue. A meeting of leaders of all Konkani organizations of Mumbai was fixed for Aug. 14 at the same place. · July 23 and 24: Baab Stany Alvares and Baab Rony Arun, two leading activists of Mandd Sobhann, visited Goa to meet the Chief Minister and submit an application for financial assistance and also to meet the Chairman of the Entertainment Society of Goa, to request for involvement in the Film Festival. Special thanks to Baab Vishal Pai and Tomazinho Baab for their help and guidance. · July 26: Eric Baab was a Special Guest at the ‘Navayat Mehfil’ at M.A. Rehmaan Maam’s son’s wedding pendal. The ‘Mehfil’ which began at 9.30 p.m., reluctantly ended at 2.30 a.m., where more than 1000 people gathered. Eric Baab extended a cordial invitation to the Navayati Konkani Muslim community to present a one-hour ‘Navayat Mehfil’ at the World Convention. This invitation was gladly accepted. · July 27: Eric Baab sat with Shri Narayan Baab Kharvi, the President of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, to shortlist the teams from Uttara Kannada. Baab Naveen accompanied Eric Baab on this tour. · Aug. 4: Thanks to the initiative of Dr. Ashok Pai and Dr. Rajani Pai, world-famous psychiatrists, a meeting of Konkanis of all communities was organized at 5 p.m. at their Conference Hall. Konkanis of Shimoga were briefed about the World Convention and an official invitation was extended to all Konkanis to participate in the same. ‘Vagdevi Konkani Mahila Yaksharanga’, a fully female troupe, was invited to present their Yakshagana at the World Convention. Navayati Muslims, Christians, GSBs, Daivajna Brahmins, Saraswats were represented at the meeting. The Konkanis of Shimoga were so enthused, that they offered to form a committee to mobilize financial support from Shimoga. · Aug. 5 and 6: Eric Baab went round Bangalore to finalise the Konkani troupes. 5 teams have been selected for performance. They are : 1. ‘Rasika Arts’ (drama) – Shri P.R. Nayak 2. ‘Swar Saptak’ (Konkani ghazals) – Shri M.S. Kamath 3. Shri Puttur Narasimha Nayak (Konkani songs) 4. ‘Canara Union’ (Natak) – Saraswats 5. Shri Bhadragiri Achyuthadasji (Harikatha) On the evening of 6, Eric Baab had a meeting with the leaders of the Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations, under the Chairmanship of Shri Valerian Fernandes, the present Chairperson. The involvement of Bangalore was discussed in detail. The Federation was offered the leadership of one day of the Festival at the Convention as ‘Bangalore-Day’. The Federation, in return, promised every participation. In particular, the Federation would motivate and organize at least 2 youth teams to participate in the ‘Yuva Mahamell’, participate in the various competitions, recommend worthy individuals and organizations for the various awards and also help out in the effort of resource mobilization. The Chairman of the Federation voluntarily came forward to hand over a cheque of Rs. 25,000/- as his personal contribution. This incidentally, is the first actual contribution received, though there are many other promises. We thank Shri Valerian Fernandes for this kind gesture. * Aug. 13: Eric Baab will be in Mumbai, recruiting 9 teams from that region. * Aug. 14: A meeting of leaders of all Konkani organizations of Mumbai has been convened to distribute invitations and to finalise details of ther Mumbai curtain-raiser, at St. Xavier’s Engg. College Hall, Mahim. * Aug. 16: The Hyderabad ‘Vovllig’ programme - Eric Baab will address the Konkanis of Hyderabad / Secunderabad, belonging to various denominations, brief them about the Convention and seek their involvement and participation. The
[Goanet] FW: THE NEWS MANUAL
From: belmarjosel...@hotmail.com Subject: THE NEWS MANUAL Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:31:28 +0200 Dear friend: As stated in The News Manual: The News Manual is a free online resource for journalists, would-be journalists, educators and people interested in the media. It has developed from the three-volume book 'The News Manual', which was published with the help of UNESCO as a practical guide to people entering the profession and to support mid-career journalists wanting to improve their skills. You can learn more by visiting the About section. Access to The News Manual Online is entirely open; no codes, registrations or subscriptions are required. The site has no advertising or sponsorship and is independent of any organisation, institution, government or commercial interest. The site design, structure and content have been kept simple to assist those visitors who may be using dial-up or slow Internet connections. http://www.thenewsmanual.net/ The News Manual is certainly a must in your arsenal for making your journalism far more better than it is today. Yours truly José
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Year of the Goan Volunteer Spirit event, Aug 13, Goa
Report of the Seminar organized by GOA SUDHAROP in association with V.V.M’S R.M. SALGAOCAR Higher Secondary School on August 13, 2010 in connection with Goa Sudharop's 2010 theme YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT. The seminar was held at Kare law College Hall and attended by 210 students which included those from various Higher Secondary Schools such as Carmel HSS, R.M. Salgaocar HSS and Multipurpose HSS with their teachers. The seminar began at 8.45 a.m. with the inaugural function. Principal Shri. Vinod V.Powar of R.M. Salgaocar HSS, welcomed the gathering. The executive Director, of Goa Sudharop, Mr.Ibonio D’Souza introduced the gathering about the mission of Goa Sudharop. The Chief Guest for the seminar was Rev. Father Kyriel D’Souza, an eminent spiritual personality and an academician Rev. Father Kyriel D’Souza addressed the gathering and also enlightened the students on the topic “Put your best foot forward”. He encouraged students not to get discouraged when problems come their way, but face them bravely. Next there was an interesting talk “Serve and Deserve” by Brahmachari Acharya Prahlad Chaitanyaji of Chinmay Mission who expressed the importance of voluntary service. After a refreshing tea break Mr. Pravin Sabnis of Unlearning Unlimited spoke on “Volunteering to make a difference” explaining that each one of us has the power to make positive things happen in our lives. “Caring for Mother Nature” was another interesting topic presented by Mr. Savio Fernandes of Dual Angle and a nature lover. He stressed upon our concern, attention, reaction and empathy (CARE) towards mother nature and how little we are doing about it. The program ended with distribution of certificates to the participating students and teachers and mementos to the faculty members. A special prize was given to the best volunteer by Mr. Ibonio D’Souza. The whole seminar was co-ordinated by NSS Programme Officer of RMSHSS, Mrs. Rekha Mohan Rao along with other NSS Programme Officers and students. Students were provided much information on volunteerism and a lunch packet. Thank you to all who made this event a great success. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] HC tells VPs not to issue fresh licences for construction
Newspaper reports indicate that the High Court of Bombay at Goa has told the Village Panchayats not to issue fresh licences for construction licences until they comply with the earlier court directions regarding garbage disposal. Would the Village Panchayats comply with the directions of the High Court of Bombay at Goa? That's to be seen. The Builders-Politician-Government Machinery nexus is too strong and it's obvious that they will do everything possible to destroy Goa and do everything possible to have their way even going against the High Court. The Government of Goa would of course have it's own tricks up it's sleeves to bypass the High Court's mandate. We've seen how the MLA of Cortalim Constituency Mauvin Godinho at the recent Assembly Session was asking for 100,000 square metres of precious Goan land in his Constituency to set up a garbage disposal unit for just 6 villages! He is working overtime to make sure that the real estate lobby is protected at any cost and is known to issue threats to poor villagers not to oppose the development that his builder friends have planned for Goa. The ads in the newspapers that the Real Estate Lobby put out to wish him for his Birthday was enough evidence where they all have their undying love pouring out in public and why. Not to be missed was the one page write-up by his cousin Agnelo Alcacoas from Queeny Realty Estate along with photographs of the Minister’s family including his wife and children. Interestingly that one page ad was paid by the Contractor who was awarded the contract of constructing Kala Bhavan at Sancoale! If I was Maria Divina the Minister’s wife or one of his children I would be ashamed to be openly flaunted and feted in the newspapers and public forum by the Builders in order to seek the favours of the Minister. The following is the latest update from the Times of India. *** HC tells VPs not to issue fresh licences for construction TNN, Aug 12, 2010, 05.19am IST PANAJI: The high court of Bombayhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=high%20court%20of%20Bombayat Goa on Wednesday directed several village panchayatshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=village%20panchayats(VPs) in the state not to issue further construction licences until they comply with the earlier court directions regarding garbage disposal. The high court had on March 10 directed the Goa State Pollution Controlhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Pollution%20ControlBoard (GSPCB) to conduct inspections for verifying whether the VPs had established functioning compostinghttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=compostingunits. The court had passed the directions in a suo motu petition relating to streamlining the garbage disposal system in the state. The GSPCB had on April 7 filed a detailed inspection report before the court pertaining to the inspection of garbage composting units of 12 village panchayats in the state. The officials of the GSPCB conducted inspections of the units set up by Calangute, Betalbatim, Majorda-Utorda-Calata, Cavelossim, Cansaulim-Arossim-Cuelim, Chicalim, Chicolna, Sancoale, Arambol, Morjim, Paliem and Mandrem village panchayats. The inspection report filed by the GSPCB had pointed out progress by some of the VPs in the collection and disposal of garbage, while some had not complied with the court's earlier orders with regards to recycling plastic waste.
Re: [Goanet] reply to Nascy C : Caste system in Goa -
Sameer, What you and Vasant have done is to belittle and hide casteism by bringing in other issues like fredom of religion and Vote bank politics and so if you Speak only on my first post on the subject, that is caste and casteism,I win any time, as it is THE TRUTH and the Whole Truth. What u 'see' cannot be denied. I have told Vasant about that. I do not know if that post has been recieved or not. No offense meant. Cheers! Nascy. --- On Sat, 14/8/10, sameer naik samnai...@rediffmail.com wrote: From: sameer naik samnai...@rediffmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] reply to Nascy C : Caste system in Goa - To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Received: Saturday, 14 August, 2010, 3:53 AM Dear Mr. Nascy It saddens me that u are so biased against some parties. It is definitly ur emotion rather than ur intelligence thats speaking. Can u back ur claims with any prof whatsoever, like the links i gave u?? I am not saying that BJP is guilt free, but it definitley isnt Facist. At best they are at par with the congress. The worst damage is being done by smaller regional parties which are openly using the Caste card : RJD,BSP,Mayawati etc. And i completely agree with Mr. Vasants reply. if this were facebook, i would like his post a million times over ;) - Sameer Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:49:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Nascy Caldeira To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list Subject: Re: [Goanet] reply to Nascy C : Caste system in Goa - Sameer, I agree with you in what U say below; that there are persons in the Congress too who are casteist and caste political; and there are persons that switch parties often like 'a merry go round' and a transistor switch!. However in the case of the RSS, BJP and like groups,it is their doctrine and party preamble, and their Manifesto, on Hindu Fascist Supremacy; and these consider only the top castes as real Hindus; all others are only pawns in their filthy game of 'alcat Raj'. Low caste and casteless hindus are used by the top caste people to serve them up to a point; but in reality these people are slaves and a means to an end.
Re: [Goanet] Caste and Creed
Dear Vasant, I have only pointed at Indian Hindus for the cste system prevailing in India and amongst Indians abroad too. U have gone on a tangent and using Sameer's words as my posting. That is where Sameer is trying to confuse. Neither have I spoken of vote banks politics here and only of the casteist saffron brigade. I have spoken purely of the evil of caste and casteism, that prevails only in India and only among Indians abroad. Here even U are trying to confuse people about Class distinctions and Caste distinctions. U guys are saying that, one has to be born a Brahmin to be a Brahmin, and once a Brahmin, always a Brahmin! Does this not imply racism? If I bring a harijan , educated and scholarly in Hindu religion, will you ordain this persona Brahmin? NO U will not. Or will M. Parrikar loose his marbles and be harijan one day? That is casteism. A person born into a caste is always there, even in so called re -incarnation? He/she cannnot shake it off! 'Cause of the imposed system by the upper castes! That is Casteism quite different to Class distinction that u are trying to get 'readers' confused with! If it were not, then there would be no caste names, in the first place. Then U are talking about Bhuddists. There are hardly any Bhuddists in India to make an impact. Bhuddists and Bhuddism thrived all around India; Buddism was driven out of India five centuries ago? Why and by the upper casted Hindus, as then, there would be no caste prevailing and all would be equal, except in individual or family or group achievements. The caste Hindus never liked it, so they drove Bhudda and his teachings away. A casteless society,that is what I want for India. Therefore RENOUNCE CASTEISM NOW, and get into a program to Eradicate This EVIL. U do not have to remove yourself from the caste that U are born into, if U are in a priveledged caste! But do denounce Casteism. That is a BIG Difference! Caste or Race is neutral to Christianity as a religion; there are Christian Hindu, Christian African, Christian Chinese, Christian Europeon, and Christian Mixed persons and so on. So when a Brahmin caste/ race person becomes a Christian he is still a brahmin since he belongs to the race/ caste. All that he has to do is not to practice Casteism (that the Hindus do) or any sly distinctions based on caste system. I think that is being accomplshed by and large among Goan brahmin Christians. The Christian Religion is not about social mores, and accommodates the race/caste the person is born into. His behavior the is for his 'Conscience and his understanding of God's Love. Hindu upper castes are utterly lacking in God's Love for others, more so the so called lower castes. That is what is BAD about the HINDU society, and the Casteists. Vasant, any amount of mixing up of 'Topics' will not get the Mud off the Casteist Hindu. Mud Sticks remember? and it has stuck for centuries. So what are U doing about it. The saffron brigade is trying to entrench this position by trying to get into power in New Delhi, and then they will just ignore all who are not upper caste Hindus and even have a POGRAM, like in Modi's Gujerat. Enough said for now. India must Change now. Either all become Brahmins or all become Sudhir. What is your choice Vasant? No hard feeligs. Nascy. --- On Fri, 13/8/10, Vasant Baliga vabal...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Nascy, Greetings! I am in agreement about religious reform in India and in Hinduism- and it's impact on other religions and one hopes that it will come in time-but your attempt to blame Hinduism for all the faultlines in other religions in India does not wash and is not borne out by facts. Christianity and Islam are hundreds of years old in India and have allowed the caste and class system to prevail for their own ends,basically to increase the numbers-and how come there is no Casteism among Buddhists?? Do you honestly blame Hindus for the Casteism in Christianity after 400 odd years in Goa?How come the Church did not take a more proactive stance to eradicate Casteism in it's midst and in fact protected it and nurtured it until recently?India came into Goa only in 1961-what happened before that between the Vatican and the Portuguese for 450 years-do you blame Hinduism for that?-And racism and social stratification in Islam is endemic in Arab countries-we have lived in Dubai for many years and know it.So please don't pile on Hindus for the social evils of other religions in India. The BJP does not command 100% of the Hindu vote-remember we had a Christian CM(Congress) in Hindu Andhra Pradesh.So there is no point in blaming the BJP-the Congress is equally responsible as the biggest practitioner of Religious Vote Bank politics.Mayawati formed a coalition in UP between Dalits,Muslims and Brahmins to win the elections-Gandhi ji must be laughing!Rajiv Gandhi with a Parsi father-wore his Brahmanical Sacred Thread
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[Goanet] Goa news for August 15, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Actor Prachi Desai is brand icon to promote Goa tourism - Times of India nC6p5nPnSTmIalR0I0ag1axQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGRI1-f8W0jtdQQW5dXR2VpsEieNgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Actor-Prachi-Desai-is-brand-icon-to-promote-Goa-tourism/articleshow/6296545.cms *** The NR EYE: Travel to Goa made easy for NRGs with foreign passports - Peninsula On-line ineThe first wave of Goan migration has been traced to the sixteenth century. Goan migrants are scattered across all continents. Many of them hold foreign ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEVo3OLcok7I_6qwfJH7yjMy8vejQurl=http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/india/123258-the-nr-eye-travel-to-goa-made-easy-for-nrgs-with-foreign-passports.html *** Kamat blames Goa's first CM for coastal ills - Sify 8qP5ZrxsTLqiEHAuVktCQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGiwE5S5w2rJm9v12_cc3NZ_DWQ9gurl=http://sify.com/news/kamat-blames-goa-s-first-cm-for-coastal-ills-news-national-kiox4dbfhie.html *** Shift of traditional fish from Goa perplexes researchers - IBNLive.com VzOTunAtLQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHF7JsQ-ZUMd4V7Q4dJt8ptQ2rhBwurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/shift-of-traditional-fish-from-goa-perplexes-researchers/232970.html *** Salman Khan's Day with Naval Air Warriors: Video - Sawf News wf NewsSalman Khan spent a day with Naval Air Warriors at INAS Hansa in Goa to celebrate the nation's 64th Independence Day. Photo Credit: Video Grab August 14, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFbPP8Jxk82FryGqCTPIN2-GM0s2Qurl=http://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/64922.aspx *** Challenges to our national security are varied and manifold: Antony - Oneindia eindiaWe have cleared the setting up of four air enclaves at Goa, Kochi, Vizag, and New Mangalore. Coastal security has been strengthened, with acquisitions of ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHxomPBQkM5eEKM1vkTbJEZYwakRwurl=http://news.oneindia.in/2010/08/14/challengesto-our-national-security-are-varied-andmanif.html *** Aires complains to police authority - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Social activistAires Rodrigues has approached the Goa state police complaint authority alleging that in the last three years police inspectors have ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHA-c-ogOOum8x8GPx4tYpkumtAoAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Aires-complains-to-police-authority/articleshow/6309018.cms *** Centre nod for Mumbai-Goa road widening - Times of India oa highway may soon become less accident-prone. After a delay of over five years, the Centre has accepted the Congress led government's ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG9pwwZNacdw6CDZKSfBPVMdGY0Cgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Centre-nod-for-Mumbai-Goa-road-widening/articleshow/6308972.cms *** Goa to warn tourists about swine flu - Sify fyWith one swine flu death and 30 H1N1 cases reported in Goa this year, the state government has now started cautioning tourists coming to Goa about the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFcI15xnrixGYjL34FU-2-iclVmYQurl=http://sify.com/news/goa-to-warn-tourists-about-swine-flu-news-health-kinu4cedbeh.html *** Action plan against H1N1 in South Goa from Aug 16 - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Based on the inputs received from the health authorities, the South Goa district administration has chalked out an action plan for controlling the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEmNcS6zNVdvSDWKar99uhiOyHMSQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Action-plan-against-H1N1-in-South-Goa-from-Aug-16/articleshow/6309022.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet
I am preparing to conclude an interesting sociological research study on Goanet and similar Goan mailing lists. I will tell you all the details about it as soon as it is completed. But in order to begin the next critical phase of the study I need to ask all the active Goanet contributors for a favor. Could you please do the following for me from now on, i.e. as soon as you read this post on Goanet? Whenever you forward or post something to Goanet, could you kindly cc it to me at the following email address? chimbel...@yahoo.com Please do so each time even if you post the same thing multiple times. I would really appreciate your indulgence in this project of mine, which would hopefully give us a deeper insight into the Goan internet community. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] RSS alleges 'Islamisation' of Kashmir - India
Goanetters, http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_rss-alleges-islamisation-of-kashmir_1423465 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY. Jai Hind and damn the RSS. Damn the Islamic terrorists as well. Yours truly, RubyGoes
[Goanet] Lorna LIVE in Candolim
Lorna LIVE in Candolim SANGODD Camoti wado 14th Aug. 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxmX6U9_PjQ Pics to follow Here is one - Sangodd http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4891438742/sizes/l/ 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] Poemoods:08-Celebrating Freedom
Celebrating freedom… I celebrate freedom… Freedom to say what I want and write, I am an Indian , I love India, India is part of my system, I live for India, I wish to die for India, Be part of same elements of which my ancestors had been part! This country has given me everything, The nutrients to carve me as a foetus, My mother’s nourishing milk, I never grew my own food, And never inquired while purchasing whether a farmer from Punjab grew my wheat, And whether my lentils came from MP and spices from Kerala, I just take my country for granted, every day.. Because I am free, I have freedom to cry, shout, curse, condemn, protest, exhibit anger, privately, publicly! I know there is no power to tie my hands, Imprison my pen, electrocute my thoughts, castrate my brain... Freedom is flourishing everywhere, getting stronger…louder In this country which was looted, raped and plundered, To build the mills of Manchester, And forge the Steel of Glasgow, And transport the affluence to Americas, Those who drank blood of India, Today are scared of India, Those who cut the thumbs of the weavers of Dhakka, Are wearing the Woolens of Ludhiana, Gentries who worried about India’s survival, Taste the Indian curry in Londoners hurry! I celebrate the freedom, Which made me what I am today, It is not my country which has let me down, We have let down our country, We wrote tomes on poverty, even got a Nobel prize, For theory of entitlement and economics of equity, But spent more money on pet food, Than throwing a morsel to satiate the nearest crying orphan on the footpath, Was there really a man like Gandhi in this country, A man who is not from Cinema? I have no complaints about my freedom, I have grievances against my countrymen, I wish I cut and paste Khalil Gibran here! But India is Not Lebanon! We talk, write and criticize a lot, We take sadistic pleasures in describing how this country is going to dogs, As if the rest of world has turned into a paradise, What is dictatorial China, a nation or an AC prison? Where is the comparison? India is India-there is no match.. visit Kumbhmela, Where else would I find 30 million people melted as one crowd? What is that magnetism which still binds the country? The charm which Jawahar attempted to discover? Aurobindo demystified, Vivekananda glorified, Rajneesh exported, blessed Mother Teresa embraced in humble service? A xenophobic country can not have 426 living languages, India’s borders were always unguarded, “find a plant which has no medicinal use’ had told Charaka’s teacher in University of Takshsheela, When Charaka had asked anxiously to his Guru in Ayurveda, “Master , when my education would end?” “it is over” had told the master, When Charaka returned empty handed. That’s the spirit of India. Discovery. Pursuit of Knowledge for the sake of Knowledge. Freedom fits this country like an inseparable bionic ornament! But we refuse to enjoy the freedom, “We, the people’ are real masters of our country, The power is WITHIN us… It was discovered in 1857, 1942, 1977… and forgotten… The Imperial Mauryans could have marched in Macedonia, Akbar could have conquered Persia, Marathas could have ruled Afghanistan, But India did not pursue such chakravarti agendas… Indians were happy in building a Borobudur, An Angkorwat somewhere, A stupa here, A zen garden there, We have let down this great country, this civilization, We have layers of gossips, but no pregnant news, Of hope, resurgence, reconstruction and repair, We cultivate tremendous self pity, A trait our children have picked up from us! Our individual poor self image, Collectively contributes to a nation’s self image, What use is this freedom, if I shop for new chains to bind me? What use is this freedom if I curse my own mother? What use is this freedom, if I don’t free myself, Who has stopped me? From self liberation? Where is that Sufi, a Kabir, A bulle Shah, A tagore? Why I refuse to compose the songs and sing for my self liberation? Somewhere inside I know, I may deny, but I know, That this soil is sacred, The elements of our ancestors are mixed in it! Having tasted the freedom, I need to be worthy of it, I have to rise from my own ashes, And see the country rise! That is our Karma, that’s our collective moksha, that’s independence, that’s freedom! Long live Indian people, the great Indian republic! Vande Mataram! Jai Hind! God Bless India! Somestachem Borem Zanv amcho des , amka panv Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat August 15, 2010 Taleigao -- Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, GOA
[Goanet] FW: Disht
Subject: Disht My name is and I am born in the UK to Goan Indian parents living in Would you be able to put me in touch with someone from the Goan community living in the UK (preferably London) who is able to perform the Goan ritual of Disht in order to remove evil eye from my family. Thank you for your assistance Please get in touch with me if you know anyone who may be able to help. Thanks Eddie
[Goanet] The Slap...
The Guardian [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jul/31/the-slap-christos-tsiolkas-booker] is critical of Christos Tsoilkas book, 'The Slap', which is apparently drawing attention from Down Under. Question: one character in the book is an Anglo-Indian vet. Is she a Goan by any chance? (I ask because the film 'Bow Barracks Forever' was supposed to be about Anglo-Indians but had so many Goan sounding names in it. Does The Slap deal with contentious issues of multiculturalism and racism in Australia? Only read summaries of it... FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
