Re: [Goanet] THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS HIGH SCHOOLS AND THEIR FOUNDERS - PART 2

[Bernice Pereira]

What a super article Dominic and what a deep study of the D'Souza family 
- our neighbours and very close family friends.  Thanks a lot.


Bernice

[Goanet] Now, a fresh tender to remove Princess

[Goanet News Service]

Now, a fresh tender to remove Princess

HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, OCT 18

Yet another tender was floated today to remove the ill-fated River 
Princess, which has made the Sinquerim beach its home for last 10 years.


The new tender was floated after Salgaocar Mining Industries Private 
Limited (SMIPL) and the River Princess Hatao Manch (RPHM), who had 
offered to remove the ship free of cost, backed out expressing inability 
to give a bank guarantee of Rs 10 crore.


This forced the government to float new tenders and invite fresh bids.
Director of Tourism Swapnil Naik when contacted said that the government 
has made certain points clear in the fresh tender.


“Basically we have made some clauses clear,” Naik told Herald.
He said that the tender is now clear about the performance guarantee of 
Rs 10 crore, which was only Rs 1 crore earlier.


Naik also stated that the government has also made its stand clear on 
the no cure, no pay.


“The clause of no cure no pay also existed in the last tender but that 
created confusion as we now understand that there are many meanings to 
the term,” he said.


“This time we have clearly mentioned that we won’t pay anything till the 
ship is removed,” Naik said.


According to the tender advertisement, the last date for submitting the 
bids is November 1.



http://oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Now-a-fresh-tender-to-remove-Princess/42081.html

Re: [Goanet] Dasain Greetings to Venantius

[Venantius J Pinto]

Once again: the comments were from chandrakantha.com which was shared with
me by my fiend Vaishali.
http://chandrakantha.com/raga_raag/film_song_raga/megh_malhar.shtml

venantius j pinto

Re: [Goanet] God!

[Mervyn Lobo]

Charudatt Prabhudesai wrote:
> Guys, watch this. found it funny!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeLr2oElXHQ&feature=player_embedded




Charudatta Prabhudesai,
Well, how about this quote which was on another net group this morning?
Mervyn666Lobo



"You can safely assume that you've created God in your own image when 
it turns out that God hates all the same people you do."  - Anne Lamott -

[Goanet] TAG to Remember late Rosario Rodrigues

[Tiatr Academy Goa]

TAG to Remember late Rosario Rodrigues

Tiatr Academy of Goa will organize a special function to observe the 
Birth Anniversary of the most popular Khell-tiatrist of Goa late Rosario 
Rodrigues on Sunday, 24th October 2010 at 10:00 am at Pai Tiatrist JAF 
Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. On this occasion Anil-Olga’s 
Popular Khell-Tiatr “Xim Mer Asonk Zai” will be staged.


Photo:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0St7ullqs5u9GfBf6DAQvg?feat=directlink


Late Rosario Rodrigues was born on 24th October 1948 and hails from 
Benaulim in Salcete tuluka of Goa. He was a brilliant student during his 
childhood days but showed keen interest in dramas. Benaulim was famous 
for khell-tiatrists, literate as well as illiterate. Rosario would write 
down the scripts for those who could not write. Gradually he started 
writing his own scripts and lending it to others. In 1969 he formed his 
own troupe and wrote his first khell “MENAKXI”.


During those days there used to be competitions of khell-tiatrs. Two 
different directors would stage their khells for a competition and 
results were normally declared after show of hands. In 1971 Rosario 
brought a change and staged two khells on the stage. This was called a 
Khell-Tiatr as the khell was performed on the stage. He came up with 
khell-tiatrs of his own plays namely “AMI FATOR” and “EKUCH RATI”. Other 
directors also followed this pattern.


Each khell in the khell-tiatr was of one and half hour duration. “12 
Vorsani” and “Patang”, “Patkin” and “Tem”, “Chedde Cheddvam” and 
“Ekleanuch Poila”, “Hindustani Cheddvam” and “Frank Sinatra” etc were 
some of his famous khell-tiatrs of one and half hour duration each. In 
1976 Rosario Rodrigues started a new innovation on the khell-tiatr 
stage. Instead of two plays he staged a full length drama of 3 hours 
“FATTIM PAULO”. It was a big success. Other directors also followed this 
pattern.


There was a time when tiatrs were witnessed by high class and the 
literate people while khell-tiatrs by the masses. Rosario Rodrigues 
changed this too. He was instrumental in bringing khell-tiatrs on par 
with tiatrs so much so that the popularity of khell-tiatrs surpassed 
that of tiatrs. Rosario had many innovations to his credit in different 
fields of khell-tiatr.


He wrote and directed more than 75 dramas. He was responsible to take 
khell-tiatrs to each and every nook and corner of Goa and other parts of 
the country. He traveled to Mumbai, Pune, border areas of Karnataka, 
Maharashtra to stage his khell-tiatrs. He also staged performances in 
the Gulf.


This great personality of the khell-tiatr stage expired at a tender age 
of 58 years on 5th August 2003.


In order to keep the memories of late Rosario Rodrigues alive to the 
modern generation, TAG celebrates his birth day on 24th instant.  Tiatr 
lovers and well wishers of late Rosario Rodrigues are requested to 
attend the celebrations along with family members and friends.



Victor de Sa
Member Secretary

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (19Oct10)

[alexyz fernandes]

***  Food for Thought on World Food Day  ***

"Wow! Rs 1600 Crores CWGames with Crores of Scams on the side...While 
Millions of BPLS Indians are on the verge of Suicide!!!"


BPL: Below Poverty Line


To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com
Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

[Gilbert Lawrence]

-- Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcao   wrote:

If the cap didn't fit him, a learned person as Santosh claims himself, should 
have just ignored the comment. ... Education is attaining knowledge; in 
contrast 
to Degrees which is just a piece of paper. Education cannot be obtained through 
manipulations whereas Degrees can. And often than not, it gets exposed when 
these specimens open their mouth. 



- GL responds:

You are right in all the points you make ... as usual!   Credit goes to Santosh 
for trying the cap for size; specially since that is the bye-line following all 
his posts.  


Where Santosh is wrong, (with all his degrees), is in calling my post 
"Abusive." 
Those with education would call my post "spoon feeding".  The good news: those 
with education have stopped the "last wordism" and "spam mail."  Their 
improvement is gladly noted and much appreciated. Please note my politeness). 
Let us hope they do not relapse.  

One would have thought, that Santosh would learn from his own friends (the 
"less 
than five") that are in remission; and from the vast majority of goanetters; 
with whom dialog can be such a pleasure.  The question to you, with your 
psychiatric background: What do we do with difficult cases or what is medicine 
is termed "resistant subset"?  Is applying Dilbert's dictum the only solution?  

Regards, GL

[Goanet] Exploring Watercolours at Gallery Gitanjali, 23rd October 2010, 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm

[Goanet A-C-E!]

"EXPLORING WATERCOLOURS"
@ GALLERY GITANJALI

DATE:23RD OCTOBER , SATURDAY
TIME: 4 p.m.- 6:30p.m.

VENUE:GALLERY GITANJALI,Next to Panjim Inn, Near People's High School , 
Fontainhas,Panjim,Goa-403001


Age Group:10-16 years (Younger children with an inclination for painting 
also welcome )

Fee:RS.250/child

Facilitator:Nilesh Bharti , (Dip.A.Ed.-J.J. School of Arts , Mumbai)

Outline of the Session :
Introduction to watercolours
Slide show of paintings
Demonstration
Learning simple techniques to learn water colour flow work
Developing  forms in Landscape
Different methods of water colour handling
Final touches
Queries & Answers


Limited Seats -10 :Last Date for registration October 15th ,2010

For further queries/registration Call Lourdes @ 9823253361or e-mail us 
at gallerygitanj...@gmail.com




Gallery Gitanjali
E-212,31st January Road,
Fontainhas,Panjim,
Goa-403001



Goanet A-C-E!
Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment

Re: [Goanet] The Miracle of Chilean Mines

[Jeevan R]

What about the heroic role played by the Medics, Rescue workers,
Engineers, and Scientists who all existed and physically brought the
miners out of the hole which could have very well become their tomb.


On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 5:13 AM, Ivo  wrote:
> Dear Goanetters,
> You have certainly being following the events odfc the 33 miners of 
San José mines, Chile. These notes were sent to me. I am forwarding them 
to you. You may like to reflect on them.

> Regards.
> Fr.Ivo
>

[Goanet] INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE OF KONKANI FILM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 IN KUWAIT

[Goa World]

INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE OF KONKANI FILM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 IN KUWAIT

For the first time in the history of Konkani films an international 
premiere of the Konkani film “Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?” produced by 
ShaMaz Films (Goa) will be held in the State of Kuwait to give the much 
needed international exposure for the Konkani films. Come, join in and 
celebrate the 60th anniversary of Konkani cinema.


The Konkani film will be released as an International Premiere on 
Friday, October 22, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Cinescape Metro (Farwaniya) 
owned and managed by Kuwait National Cinema Co. (KNCC). The detailed 
screening schedule is as follows:


Oct. 22, 2010 Friday: 3:30 pm; 5:30 pm; & 8:00 pm 3 screenings
Oct 23, 2010 Saturday: 3:30 pm; 5:30 pm; & 8:00 pm 3 screenings
Oct 24, 2010 Sunday: 5:30 pm; & 8:00 pm 2 screenings

The film has screenplay, direction and is produced by Sharon Mazarello 
with cinematography by Domnic Dias and Music by Blathazar Fernandes and 
featuring Sharon Mazarello, Pradip Naik, Franky Gonsalves, Wilson 
Mazarello, Comedy Supremo Humbert, Comedian Eddison, Fermeeno Goes and 
special appearances by Anjela Moraes, Roseferns and Menino de Bandar, 
among others.


For your ticket reservations please log on to www.cinescape.com.kw or 
contact Tel: 99391452, 99540232, 99376171, 99106617, 97883981, 66502572, 
65825964, 66153265, 66512602, 99732917 or email: kalamo...@gmail.com



Posted by Goa-World.COM

[Goanet] Natural Remedy May Cut Cancer Risk by 70 Percent

[Con Menezes]

Natural Remedy May Cut Cancer Risk by 70 per cent.
Ian Robinson in 'Healthier Talk'
http://www.healthiertalk.com/natural-remedy-may-cut-cancer-risk-70-percent-2513

[Goanet] The farmhouse at Porvorim which runs Goa by Dr Joe D'Souza (Herald)_

[roger dsouza]

*The farmhouse at Porvorim which runs Goa*
**

*We cannot elect donkeys and expect stallions says Dr Joe D’Souza*





Charles Darwin in his essays on Evolution had asserted: In the process of
evolution, the fittest survive and propagate. Thus, the natural process of
selection and elimination involves a process of adaptation and mutation to
counter the forces of extinction which are directed towards inhibition and
elimination.


   I do not wish to delve into details on the finer aspects of evolutionary
biology, but only wish to make a point that virulence, toxicity and
aggressiveness are not the only ways by which the stronger species overcome
and overpower their prey.


   They can also achieve it by remaining passive, dormant or using the
aggressive behaviour of the opponent to subdue or counter, which is also a
very important trait employed in the battle of wits for survival. While the
snake can be venomous and kill an aggressive tiger, a clever mongoose which
is a far too small a creature, is able to kill the deadly snake.


   I would like to reflect on these three years of Digambar Kamat’s rule as
the Chief Minister of Goa using the evolutionary approach to the Goan
political scenario.


   A pessimist sees the glass half-empty; while the optimist considers the
same glass as half-full. The glass of Digambar Kamat’s reign is 70 per cent
full and now only 30 per cent of his five year term still remains to be
completed. The three turbulent years of Digambar’s rule were threatening to
overturn his cup of governance at least on two major occasions.


   The farmhouse our elected representatives inhabit at the Goa Assembly
complex has seen how 5-star hotels, the mining lobby and the drug mafia
prosper and grow. Goa Assembly complex is devoid of those who exhibit the
traits of the stately tigers, and the graceful lions. There are however a
few who are faithful dogs, cats and horses, reared both by the major
political parties and the Chief Minister himself. These have helped him
survive and overcome the political turbulence during the last three and half
years.



   The common man of Goa is forced to accept all that happens at the
farmhouse at Porvorim. There are those who are harsh and declare that
Digambar is a chief minister whose rule is lacklustre and unproductive. The
state of Goa, his detractors claim, is full of chaos, crime and corruption.


   There are those others, who are generous and objectively state that the
three years of Digambar’s rule were filled with concrete actions and
decisions. Be it the stalling of the Regional Plan 2011, abolishment of the
SEZs brought in by the Rane government, or the recently established Flying
Squads, to bring down the growth of mega building projects, rampant hill
cuttings and the destruction of our ecology. But, are they effectively
functional? This is not easy to address.



  Looking objectively under the ecosystem prevailing around the Goa Assembly
complex, Digambar in my viewpoint assumes the role of the ‘humble mongoose’,
taking cover under duress of the pestilence and the virulence, which is all
around.


   The Aam admi in Goa is not expecting much from Digambar Kamat, who is
surrounded by the poisonous reptiles in Goa governance, who have paralyzed
our society with crime, corruption and draining our public exchequer.
Needless to say, if Digambar uses his ‘mongoose instinct’ to strike the
poisonous snakes or against the political scorpions dominating the seat of
power in Goa Assembly, the rodents in the farmhouse and the bulls in the
Assembly complex, would gang up to ensure Digambar is eased out of his
chair, causing even more havoc in Goa.



   In the animal farm Digambar does not pose as a lion or a power hungry
tiger, for he knows that he would soon be the victim of a bite or sting from
lethal colleagues sucking the blood of the common man. Through sins of
omission, commission and manipulation, Digambar survives.


   Goans know full well about contractors giving commission for
infrastructure projects and that illegal gratification is the order of the
day in all ministries and government departments. Licenses are granted for a
price whether it is mega projects, destruction of forest land, excise scams,
illegal mining, power pilferage, health scams.

  It is not about live and let live. It is about eating or cheating together
as along as one does not cut off the hand that feeds you. For Goans,
corruption is the way of life today. The big brother from Delhi often
brokers stability for Goa through suitcase diplomacy, using the carrot and
stick system to ensure discipline at the animal farm at the Assembly
complex. The Aam admi is left watching the circus and paying for the shows
with high taxes.



   As you sow, so shall you reap; as you give, so shall you receive. You
cannot expect donkeys to perform like stallions. We have elected those who
live by corruption and expect Digambar to deliver mangoes on blades of
grass. Come on Goans, be practical a

Re: [Goanet] Science of Manipulations

[Bosco D]

Comments from Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão

Oct 15/10
Read how though it was found to produce cancer, it was approved using 
political muscle power.


Oct 16/10
if they just google “Aspartame, genetically engineered” they will get 60 
thousand and more sites to confirm from.


Oct 16/10
I would suggest Bosco go to ‘advanced Google’, and insert : ‘Aspartame 
genetically modified”. You will get a million sites and many medical 
websites giving you some insight on this topic.


Oct 16/10
No research has categorically stated that it does not cause cancer, and 
anything Genetically Modified has its repercussions with your genes.


Oct 17/10
If it was life saving drugs, then yes, we medical doctors by vocation 
would advise patients into choosing between the frying pan and the fire.



RESPONSE: Let me keep it simple: All the links in the world are not 
going to give your story any credibility unless the links are current 
and from a credible source. I suggest you stop forwarding more links 
because all the links you have provided thus far have bogus information 
on aspartame.


I see Fr. Ivo has passed on a link from an October edition of Oxygen. 
Which October might this have been?? 15-20 years ago, perhaps?? Or 
further back in time??


I am always amused when I encounter people who use Google as their 
source of information devoid of everything else. This one is even more 
amusing because of the suggestion to use 'advanced Google'. Heck, as a 
Droid-carrier, I am always delighted when people go to Google again and 
again. To them I say thank youthank you for pushing Google's stock 
price past $600 this past week!! I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and 
the launch of the Google Chrome tablet - the iPad killa!!!


- B

Re: [Goanet] Science of Manipulations

[Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão]

 

Santosh Helekar said :< The fact that the above assertion is bogus is clear 
from the following  announcement entitled "Study reaffirms safety of aspartame" 
provided by the  Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), itself:  
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/1998/aspartame-0916.html >>>

 

 

RESPONSE :The study is not conducted by MIT, but a talk
given at MIT by Paul A. Spiers, whose credentials are below. Here is UPI
Investigative Report 1987 on Aspartame which was “Buried since 1987!”   
 

This report also cites who Paul A. Spiers
is, the visiting scientist whose report at MIT Santosh quotes. It gives full
details how ‘Searle’ and scientists manipulated research studies and wining and
dining scientific critics. It will open up a whole can of worms of what
scientists are, and how manipulations are done, worse than Goan politics.   
 

 

http://www.dorway.com/upipart1.html

 

As for me, my goal of cautioning Goanetters
has been achieved. Goa netters now are aware :  
  

1-That there is no smoke without fire, that there is certainly
something wrong with Aspartame.

2-That Aspartame is a derivative of genetically modified E.Coli and
not chemically synthesised as stated by Santosh.

3-That Aspartame is composed of three chemicals and not two as per
Santosh’s knowledge.

4-That Aspartame is not a necessity in our lives, but if someone wants
to risk his health or that of his children, it is each one’s choice.


We clinical doctors can only give advice.
Whether to heed it or not, is up to each one. We advise as we know we are
dealing with human life and not experimenting on animals. We can in no way try
experiments on humans, which Santosh does not understand. I do not feel there
is a necessity for any more explanations.





Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
  

[Goanet] Song for the day.

[Gabe Menezes]

Breakin' up is  hard to do - Neil Sedaka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbad22CKlB4

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] A miracle in a Chilean mine

[Albert Desouza]

Dear friendsReally this is a miracle. God works miracles in our lives too 
everyday but we are not aware. The sun shines over our head without falling 
though it is just in space, the planets are in space. So many times nations 
sends some objects very heavy and mighty and many times these break and fall or 
fail and fall but many times very little damage is done. God is love. Let us 
thank the Lord for saving the 33 workers . it is extraordinary miracle. Praise  
God for ever. This miracle should be an eyeopener for those who have forgotten 
God completely, for those who depend on their own might and Power. yes God is 
there and not only there but He is our loving Father. No father harms his 
children. Let God be praised. albert de souza 

> Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:34:50 +0530
> From: mmendonz...@gmail.com
> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
> Subject: [Goanet] A miracle in a Chilean mine
> 
> Here is an extraordinary story of 33 Chileans trapped in the mines for 69
> days before being rescued. It is truly an awe inspiring story and of faith
> in God triumphing over physical ordeal. Read on.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Marshall
> 
> The dramatic rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground longer than
> anyone else in recorded history has captivated the world. For 69 days, they
> somehow kept themselves alive nearly half a mile underground in 86-degree
> heat and high humidity, using a combination of exercise, emergency rations
> and prayer.
> 
> Now they're emerging into the sunlight as the embodiment of the human spirit
> - with book and movie deals to follow.
> 
> And those book and movie deals are following. The biggest threat the miners
> face isn't physical. The rescued have been in remarkably good condition, and
> they received medical attention while they were trapped in the mine.
> 
> The real concern is their psychological health. The men were low-paid
> workers in a mine known for its danger and its safety violations. Now they
> have become international celebrities who will be offered enormous sums of
> money for their stories - while they struggle with what surely will be a
> difficult readjustment to the outside world.
> 
> Still, we have no doubt that the government of
> Chile,
> which spared no expense for the remarkable rescue, will make sure the miners
> have all the counseling they need. And as for the money - well, they deserve
> all that they can get. Perhaps it will be enough that they can retire from
> mining.
> 
> And retire they should. The incident also has pointed out how pitiful mining
> safety standards can be, especially for small operators. The Chilean miners
> wouldn't have been stuck for 69 days if the owners of the mine had followed
> legally mandated safety procedures.
> 
> The United States , too, has
> work to do. Earlier this year, an explosion in West
> Virginiaresulted in the
> deaths of 29 miners.
> 
> It's important to celebrate the incredible story of the Chilean miners. But
> it would have been better had they not been trapped in the first place.
> 
> This article appeared on page *A - 15* of the San Francisco Chronicle
>   Read more:
> http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/13/EDCI1FS7EV.DTL#ixzz12cXBtipl
> http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/13/EDCI1FS7EV.DTL
  

[Goanet] Goanet] SELF DEFENCE CATHOLIC ASSOCIATIONS.

[manuel tavares]

Hi Jorge,

I whole heartedly agree with you. If the church in Goa is only interested in 
helping Poor others in preference to Poor Goans, then why should we support 
them? The proverb God helps those who help themselves should apply. All the 
money we contribute to the church should henceforth be diverted into an account 
managed by a committee of Poor Goans from which should emanate funds to help 
poor Goans with hospital fees, medicines, food for the poor,shelters schools  
and other worthy causes. We will then see how these Priests who care more for 
non Catholics will survive. This should change their attitude and rope them 
into caring for their flock first as they see their primary source of income 
cut off. 

If they threaten to Excommunicate us en mass, tell them to go ahead and do so. 
What good is a church without a congregation?

This is the only we will be able to change their attitude. 


Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.

[Goanet] Calangute A win Doha Goans Sports Club Inter-village football tournament

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Calangute A win Doha Goans Sports Club Inter-village football tournament

DOHA QATAR: Calangute A won the 7–a-side Inter-Village football 
tournament organized by Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) held at Al Ahli 
Stadium on Friday defeating Raia 1-0 in the final.


Photos:

http://bit.ly/2010DohaGoansSportsClubInterVillageFootballTournament


The goal came in the second half. A throw-in by Santan saw Casmiro 
executing a perfect and accurate header which shocked the Raia's 
goalkeeper and gave Calangute a 1-0 lead. Thereafter, Raia missed two 
golden opportunities to score in the last two minutes of the game, which 
were foiled by the superb Calangute keeper.


Santan, Ex-Dempo Sports Club and  Sesa Goa Football Club player who 
played a stellar role for the winners was adjusted the best player of 
final and also the highest scorer of the tournament.


Ten teams took part in the tournament. They were  Benaulim, Korlim, 
Calangute A, Calangute B, Raia, Curtorim, Rest of Villages, St,Andre, 
Aldona and Maina.


Earlier, Calangute A defeated Benaulim in the first semi-final and in 
the second semi-final Raia defeated St Andre.


Many other prizes were given away.  Best Goalkeeper - Mathew of 
Calangute A, Best Defender - Franky of Raia, Promising Player of the 
tournament - Terrence of Benaulim, Outstanding Player of the tournament 
- Caji of Curtorim, Most Discipline team of the tournament - Rest of 
villages.


Dominic team manager of Benaulim was awarded the best team manager by 
the organizers for showing his sportsmanship spirit. Paul Fernandes was 
also adjudged the best team manager of the tournament. All the 
participating teams were given a special gift for their support towards 
the tournament. There was also a lucky entrance prize for this tournament.


The chief guest for the tournament Melwyn Barretto gave away the winners 
Trophy. Deniz D’souza gave away the winner’s individual trophies. Alex 
Soares gave away the runners-up trophy and Avito Carvalho gave away the 
individual runners-up trophies. Antonio Macaranhas gave away the trophy 
for the two managers who showed their sporting sprit. Natcey Barretto 
gave away the best outstanding player trophy. Mathew Estrocio (Advisor) 
and Mario Periera (Sports Advisor) gave the vote of thanks.


Mario D'Costa compered the day long tournament and the tournament was 
officiated by a Qatar Football Federation referee.


The tournament saw a large turnout of the Goans community, with the 
tournament providing entertainment for the entire family members who 
came in large numbers to watch, support and cheer their village 
footballers. The tournament was supported by many community members and 
business establishments in Qatar. Doha Goans Sports Club take the 
opportunity to thank all the sponsors, supporters and well wishers for 
their contribution towards the success of this tournament. Cameron 
Fernandes also supported this event and Melwyn Barretto sponsored the 
winners and runners-up cup.


The event was organized by the sports director Collin Fernandes and his 
team consisting of Diogo Rodrigues,  Reggie Vaz, Mario Periera, Richard 
Fernandes , Fidelise Miranda. Mathew Estrocio and Anthonio Vaz gave 
their full support on the field.


Collin Fernandes has promise to organized many more sports events for 
the Goans community in the future. There will be a football tournament 
for the Under-15 boys and under-19 boys in the month of November. 
Interested teams may contact Collin Fernandes, Reggie Vaz, Mario Pereira 
or  any other committee members or Natcy Barretto.



Photos:

http://bit.ly/2010DohaGoansSportsClubInterVillageFootballTournament

[Goanet] Goa news for October 19, 2010

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Valpoi Bye Polls Records 83% Voting - Daijiworld.com
y-polls-begin-in-goa.html">Goa by-polls: Voting begins in Valpoi
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFaYJyXPNEyVl-l4rSrwf8geIqC6g&url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=87757&n_tit=Valpoi+Bye+Polls+Records+83%25+Voting

*** Goa kicks off its first international travel mart  ITM-Goa
2010 - e-Global Travel News
lobal Travel NewsGoa's maiden international business-to-business
travel and trade mart ITM  Goa 2010 got off to a colourful start
in Panjim today with a showcase of Goa's ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFXQtMwL73LMx8rNxM2k0j8qYyzUQ&url=http://www.eglobaltravelnews.com.au/mice/goa-kicks-off-its-first-international-travel-mart-itm-goa-2010.html

*** Smokers to be under police watch at IFFI in Goa -
IBNLive.com
y-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/T-20-of-Indian-cinema-contest-dropped-from-IFFI-2010/articleshow/6768173.cms">T-20
of Indian cinema contest dropped from IFFI 2010
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG9iG2Z83JJ1CCZc5hVGy-_MHVffg&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/smokers-to-be-under-police-watch-at-iffi-in-goa/424884.html

*** 3 FTII entries for Goa international film fest - Times of
India
annada-films-make-it-to-goa-international-fete_1454223">Three
Kannada films make it to Goa international fete
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGz6kHRBSi7tQfCT8q5EfZhgzgjWg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/3-FTII-entries-for-Goa-international-film-fest/articleshow/6771244.cms

*** Sesa Goa Q2 cons net profit up at Rs 385 cr -
Moneycontrol.com
neycontrol.comSesa Goa has announced its second quarter results.
The company's Q2 consolidated net profit was up at Rs 385 crore
versus Rs 166 crore. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGahccCOOwrcQPsFm3qHGiGlJRo0A&url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/results/sesa-goa-q2-cons-net-profitat-rs-385-cr_492116.html

*** Sesa Goa Second-Quarter Profit More Than Doubles on Higher
Iron Ore Prices - Bloomberg
ore exporter, said second-quarter profit more than doubled, ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEHExf45p-TgKv45Ap2pNG6hFFzhw&url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-18/sesa-goa-second-quarter-profit-more-than-doubles-on-higher-iron-ore-prices.html

*** Positive on L&T, HDFC and Sesa Goa: Fayeza Hafizee -
Economic Times
n-Essar-Oil-and-Sesa-Goa-Fayeza-Hafizee/articleshow/6767410.cms">Bullish
on Essar Oil and Sesa Goa: Fayeza Hafizee
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE7AZU8n1DL-FCffU21O-Kepy22oA&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/views/recommendations/Positive-on-LT-HDFC-and-Sesa-Goa-Fayeza-Hafizee/articleshow/6767456.cms

*** Supreme Court grants Centre 3 weeks in Goa, Karntaka water
row - Daily News & Analysis
tate river of Mandovi involved ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHkjVaETj-OMk-NYtzKSJlvXtgXyQ&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-grants-centre-3-weeks-in-goa-karntaka-water-row_1454517

*** Goa tourism to explore new market in Southeast Asia - Sify
fyPanaji, Oct 18 (IANS) Eyeing new markets in Southeast Asia,
Goa tourism will be showcased at the International Travel Bureau
(ITB) Asia in Singapore ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHYqcFhTWTon5bnx-Pg_wDiGu8Ezg&url=http://sify.com/finance/goa-tourism-to-explore-new-market-in-southeast-asia-news-default-kksqEghgddi.html

*** More loos will dot Mum-Goa highway - Times of India
mes of IndiaMUMBAI: You will soon find a lot more shops and
eateries while driving along the highway from the city to Goa.
The state government is all set to seek ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGsCXe8fjnpO3ZTmq957_KrqY5hVQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/More-loos-will-dot-Mum-Goa-highway/articleshow/6771347.cms


Compiled by Goanet News Service
http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php

[Goanet] NRB West Zone Badminton Championship(25th-26th Oct)- 7 days to go...

[Sandeep Heble]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1810906&l=7dca577501&id=1187066172

[Goanet] 36th Tiatr Competition 2010 -Schedule for this week

[JoeGoaUk]

36th Tiatr Competition 2010
 
Tiatr Schedule for this week

KORTA TI VATT - Today
(Houseful since morning I am told)
By Merces troupe
(many left out including me)

MORONN -  Oct. 19
By Merces
 
PACHAREM – Oct. 20
By Divar/Alfi
 
KATTEAMCHO TURO - Oct. 21
By Taleigao
 
KUSVO - Oct 22
By Fatorda Margao


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http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

[Goanet] new design, more interactivity at tambdimati: the Goa review

[tambdi mati]

Check it out, and leave a comment at www.tambdimati.com, the new media
review from Goanet.

[Goanet] Is Agnelo Fernandes, Calangute MLA corrupt, yes says Parrikar on nizgoenkar website

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Is Agnelo Fernandes, Calangute MLA corrupt, yes says Manohar Parrikar,
Opposition leader from Goa in an interview on
nizgoenkar website.
But, is it not defamatory to publish such interviews?
please read the interview here




http://nizgoenkar.blogspot.com/2010/09/interview-with-manohar-parrikar-by-p.html

NIZ GOENKAR INTERVIEWED MANOHAR PARRIKAR THE OPPOSITION LEADER


some excerpts---


Niz Goenkar: Do you have any idea about the e-magazine website NIZ
GOENKAR and its motivation to fight against corruption and the corrupt
ministers/MLA’s?
M. Parrikar: Yes I heard about it but never visited that site…. Good
as they fight against corruption, Name some corrupt MLA’s?
Niz Goenkar: Ravi Naik, Mickky, Digambar, Churchill, Joaquim, Mavin, Babush
M. Parrikar: Good! Are those only what about the rest? What about
Calangute MLA Agnelo? What about Viswajeet?
Niz Goenkar: Yes they are also in the list, but above are the main
target to get them out of the seat.
M. Parrikar: Well fine….that’s good

--

Re: [Goanet] Greetings to Venantius

[Charudatt Prabhudesai]

Dear Venantius,
My bad! 
You were right, the raga was not Darbari but Malhar. 
In both - Malhar as well as Darbari - there is that distinct accent on komal 
gandhar 
( heard on the word 'aayi' in the line lapaka zhapaka kara aayi badariya); the 
similarities in 'andolan' 
on  komal gandhar with that peculiar 'minDh' from dh to komal ga, and the ga ma 
re sa descent 
must have stumped me while listening and working at the same time.
But while humming it to myself I heard both the nishadhs (pure and half) which 
is the mark of (Miyan ki) Malhar.
Darbari takes dh ni re sa, which is the distinction of the entire kanada group 
of ragas.
Regarding the revealed affinities twixt the two of us, I return the compliment!
Rajan is a great chap as I knew him in Peoples High for a couple of years 
(1976-78)
He has a vast library of Hindustani music which he obviously adores. 

Charudatta Prabhudesai




  

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale

[Santosh Helekar]

As promised in my last post in this thread, I provide below a brief review of 
the Boutron et al JAMA paper for the lay public. In doing so, I will answer the 
questions that needed to be answered in the first place. These answers should 
make it clear to those who have followed this thread why the article by Mark 
Hyman on Huffington Post was a misrepresentation of many aspects of that paper. 
I have already given you examples of the misrepresentations in the following 
prior post in this thread:

http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-October/200051.html

The title of the paper that I am referring to below is: "Reporting and 
Interpretation of Randomized Controlled Trials With Statistically 
Nonsignificant Results for Primary Outcomes". It was published in the Journal 
of American Medical Association by Isabelle Boutron, Susan Dutton, Philippe 
Ravaud and Douglas G. Altman on May 26, 2010.

1. What was the paper about?

The paper was an attempt to examine the validity of the prior tacit 
understanding that subjective bias enters into the reporting of negative 
results of drug treatment trials. This understanding was supported to some 
extent by earlier studies of others.

2. What did the authors do?

They selected 72 out of 616 papers dealing with what are known as randomized 
controlled trials (RCTs) published in December 2006. Only 72 papers were 
selected because these contained non-significant or negative primary results, 
which was what the authors were focusing on. Two researchers independently read 
these 72 papers, and subjectively assessed whether the authors had spun the 
interpretation of the negative results. Reading the description of the methods 
it is clear that the following excerpts from Mark Hyman's article were 
misrepresentations:

"analyzed in detail 72 of those they considered to be of the highest 
quality."
..Mark Hyman

"The authors of this report did not just read the abstracts and conclusions of 
the studies they reviewed, but independently analyzed the raw data."
..Mark Hyman

3. What did the authors find?

They found that what they defined as spin in the interpretation of negative 
results was present in as many as 42 of these papers in one of their sections, 
and more than 40% of them in at least 2 sections in the main text. One 
caveat/limitation of their findings, which they mention is that the two 
researchers did not always agree on the presence of spin in the different 
sections. Accordingly, they state that their reproducibility was moderate. 
Reading these findings it is clear that the following statement of Mark Hyman 
is highly misleading:

"They found that 40 percent of the articles misrepresented the data in the 
abstract or in the main text of the study. Furthermore they uncovered that in 
cases where studies had negative outcomes--in other words, the treatment 
studied DID NOT work--the scientists authoring the studies created a "spin" on 
the data that showed the treatments DID work."
.Mark Hyman

4. What did the authors infer from their findings?

They inferred that in reporting of negative or non-significant treatment 
outcomes the authors of many studies with such negative results consciously or 
subconsciously introduce distortion or spin to make the most of those outcomes. 
They also made the following observation:

"Our results are consistent with those of other related studies showing a 
positive relation between financial ties and favorable conclusions stated in 
trial reports."
Boutron et al.

However, when they were challenged to substantiate the above statement with 
actual data by two other authors of a subsequent comment on their paper, they 
had to retract the statement. Here is what they wrote in their retraction:

"The statement in our "Comment" section that was noted by Allison and Cope was 
too strong. Because of small numbers and missing data, we cannot draw any clear 
conclusion on the relation between funding source and the presence of spin."
.Boutron et al. 

5. What are the limitations of their approach, findings and conclusions?

In addition to the above retraction, and the already mentioned caveat, the 
authors themselves stated the following limitations of their paper:

i) That their assessment is subjective, and there may be disagreements between 
different researchers/authors on their conclusions.

ii) That they cannot say whether the spin was deliberate or because of lack of 
knowledge or both.

iii) That they cannot tell whether the spin had any effect on readers and peer 
reviewers.

Reading this and the above there should be no doubt that the following 
statement of Mark Hyman is a gross misrepresentation:

QUOTE
In plain language, 40 percent of the studies we count on to make medical 
decisions are authored by scientists who act as "spin doctors" distorting 
medical research to suit personal needs or corporate economic interests. "Spin" 
can be defined as specific reporting that could dis

[Goanet] Cancer is purely a man-made condition

[Gabe Menezes]

London, Oct 15 (IANS) Cancer is a man-made disease triggered by the excesses
of modern life, says a new study.

Tumours were rare until recent times when pollution and poor diet became
issues, the review of mummies, fossils and classical literature has found.

Despite slivers of tissue from hundreds of Egyptian mummies being
rehydrated, just one case of cancer has been confirmed, reports the journal
Nature Reviews Cancer


Full read @
http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20101015/982/tsc-cancer-is-purely-a-man-made-conditio.html

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] Science for sale ...

[Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão]

 

George Pinto said : <
Just this morning at Anjuna beach, Aunty D'souza clearly stated that IF the
Goan inquisition happened, it did not happen in Goa but Bihar. If 

you run into her this week, she has a
special sale on homeopathic medicinal 

cures for delusions, Rs. 10 for one bottle,
Rs. 5 for two bottles. Hope this 

information helps (I found it on Google).>> 
   

 

RESPONSE : Am I getting delusions reading
this? What was the price again? You mean one bottle and two quarts? ;-)





Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.

  

[Goanet] Brand Goa Basics

[Arwin Mesquita]

Ref :
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/lsquo-Goa-Brand-rsquo-needs-rejuvenation-says-Branding-Consultant/42008.html

This is with reference to the recent deliberations in the Goan Media on
"Brand Goa" at the ongoing International Travel Mart (ITM) Goa. I must say
that "Brand Goa" already had its Main/Basic Strengths for a long time; its
clean environment, un-contaminated water/land/air, general cleanliness of
the state, peaceful living, low rate of crime, manageable demographics,
greenery and most importantly; its very own People having general distinct
macro personality/flavor and way of life (who are now being reduced to a
minority in their own state). However one can see today all of the latter
is being diminished, by corrupt politicians and people who elect them; so
preserving/addressing these basics will certainly help in the promotion of
Brand Goa. There is no rocket science involved here but simply some basic
common sense on why Goa is losing out!!

Arwin Mesquita, UAE.

-- 
Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/

Please also see below:
1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/
3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/
4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO:
http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/
6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686
8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/



-- 
Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/

Please also see below:
1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/
3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/
4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO:
http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/
6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686
8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/



-- 
Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/

Please also see below:
1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/
3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/
4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO:
http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/
6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686
8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/

[Goanet] UGC 35th tournamnet week 3

[Joseph Gonsalves]

Rising Stars Vs United Friends Club

UFC begins tournament with 3-0 win over Rising Stars

The first match began at 7:10 am where the winners of the last year’s
edition United Friends club took on Rising Stars. Rising stars took
advantage of early possession and began attacking right away from the word
go, but the UFC defense was solid. UFC tried a couple of long balls to shake
Rising Stars defense but they were not able to get them through for their
attack to take advantage. The game was evenly balanced with both sides
maintaining equal amount of possession and no side looked like it was going
to give away any goals. UFC were gifted a golden opportunity in the
18thminute with a handball inside the penalty area and Remedio
Fernandes picked
the left side and send the goal keeper the other way to make the score 1-0.
UFC soon afterwards had another chance, but Antony of Rising stars pulled in
a great last minute calculated tackle to deny UFC from scoring. UFC
maintained their attacking momentum and were rewarded with a defensive
mistake from Rising Stars which resulted in an own goal.

The second half began with rising stars stepping up their attacks and were
looking for their opening goal. They began passing the ball nicely among
themselves and creating chances but the UFC defenders were present all the
way to stop all attacks. The game began to open up with both teams missing
fine chances on either sides of the goal. It was a delight to see attacking
football from both the sides, but UFC were the better team on this day and
were rewarded a the third goal from Joquiam. The match finished UFC 3 –
Rising Stars 0. The match was officiated by Jerry D’mello, Tony, Arnold and
Joe.

Final Score: UFC 3 – Rising Stars 0





UG Strikers Vs K.G.A

K.G.A knock out hosts UG Strikers

At the start of the second match, the KIFF president introduced all the club
presidents and both the teams to Mr.Ali Melhem, the official from MOH
ground. The last time these two teams met where on this ground where UG
Strikers had edged KGA 3-1 in the KIFF league match. With the new season
underway and players changing teams ever so regularly, KGA would be looking
to turn things around. The first goal came in ten minutes when an unmarked
Vitorino Menezes scored from a nice shot taken from inside the box. UG tried
to counter with some long balls from the midfield but KGA defense stood like
a rock. UG Strikers had a chance with a free kick but it was sent just wide
over the post. KGA maintained their attack on UG but UG goalkeeper had come
out of his line to make some good saves. Shubert of UG had a long range
effort from 30 yards out but it was kept out by the fingertips of the KGA
goalkeeper. Vico, played a major role in midfield for KGA as he constantly
provided some good balls for his attack keeping the UG defenders busy at the
back. Vitorino who played exceptionally well beat his marker and another
defender to make the score 2-0 at the end of the first half.

United Goans started the second half positively and some good passing leaded
to some good attacking chances. It was a very dormant second half from both
the sides with KGA happy to protect their lead. Vitorino was without doubt
the man of the match as he continued displaying his superb individual
skills. He had a chance to complete his hat-rick because of a deliberate
handball by a UG defender which resulted in him being sent off.  This is the
second time we have seen a red card in this tournament due to the same
reason. There were a lot of offside calls as both teams began to play the
offside trap well. Another lapse in defending resulted in an own goal and
KGA made sure they would be no late comeback before the match ended with
favor to KGA. This match was refereed by Jerry, Joe, Arnold and Nasi.

Final Score: KGA 3 – UG Strikers 0





DHL VS RANGERS



DHL score in extra time to go through against new comers Rangers

The third match began at 10:03 am with both teams playing delighting
football and gave the crowd a great show of football. The match referees
were Gaspor, Arnold, Joe and Rosario. Both teams were matched equally and no
team had control of possession for long periods of time. The game was played
at a fast pace and the first good chance was a shot taken by no.19 Vazeel of
Rangers from 35 yards out. He had the keeper beaten but the ball flew inches
over the post. Kevin Misquita played an instrumental part in midfield as he
had helped create a lot of attacking chances for Rangers. DHL then began to
get in the game and take advantage of some shots on target. The Rangers
keeper was upto mark and was able to deal with shots on target from DHL. DHL
had some good chances but the defense of Rangers made sure they would not be
any goals in the first half.

With the temperature over 40 degree Celsius, the second half began at 10:50
am. Rangers were awarded a free kick, but it was sent to the wall and on the
counter DHL managed to score a goal but it was rightly ruled offside. 

[Goanet] Talking Photos: PAUSA PAUSA VOS RE VOS

[JoeGoaUk]

Talking Photos: PAUSA PAUSA VOS RE VOS
 
Right now, in Goa it is  like July/August
It rains.
Days are cloudy (not good for photography either)
That’s like this for last 3 days
This afternoon it was raining heavily for long time.
Water logged everywhere

These pics are taken around  5.30pm today
 
Dark Rain clouds still exist
Monsoon still active
 
Campal grounds
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk31/5092740971/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk31/5092740457/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk31/5093341344/sizes/l/

Those paddy fields not harvested yet, this could affect the farmers severely
 
Early June we sang
PAUSA PAUSA YO RE YO
 
In October, we sing (or it’s time to sing)
PAUSA PAUSA VOS  RE  VOS


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] Delhi Commonwealth Games' top 10 memorable moments

[Gabe Menezes]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11525504

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] SITEWATCH: http://calguitarfest.in/ (Calcutta guitar festival)

[Frederick Noronha]

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The Calcutta Festival is the first ever event of this genre in India.
Internationally acclaimed Russian composer, guitar maestro and the
living legend Nikita Koshkin has consented to naming of the
international guitar competition after him. He will also be the
Chairman of the Jury.

With Nikita Koshkin, Pavel Steidl, Frank Bungarten, Carlé Costa, Denis
Azabagic, José Antonio Escobar, Petri Kumela, Marcin Dylla, Gabriel
Bianco, Asya Selyutina, Nutavut Ratanakarn, Cavatina Duo, Eugenia
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Re: [Goanet] Dasain Greetings to Venantius

[Venantius J Pinto]

Hi all,
Here is some information on the the song from my pal Vaishali. Besides Darbari
Kanada; Basant, Adana Malhar, Mian ki Malhar, and other ragas presumably are
in the game. This is the kind of stuff I am happy to hear and learn.

vjp

Venny,
Here's the best explanation I could find about the confusion. Source:
chandrakantha.com

   - Film - Boot Polish
   - Year - 
1954
   - Rag - Megh Malhar
   - Tal - 
Tintal
   - Music Director(s) - Shankar / Jaikishan
   - Singer(s) - Manna Dey 

Comments - There has been considerable confusion about this song and what
rag to ascribe it to.  According to Manna Day's recollection of this
recording, this song is based upon Malhar.  Although his own published
recollections should settle the matter, they don't.  The first problem is
that Manna Dey  simply
referred to it as "Malhar", and ignores the fact that Malhar is not a single
rag, but a class of related rags (e.g. Megh Malhar, Mian ki Malhar).  One
should be able to listen to the piece and tell which Malhar it is.
Unfortunately this too is a problem, because the Shankar / Jaikishan team
just did not quite get it right.  Due either to ignorance, carelessness, or
rebelliousness, they twisted the rag and threw in so much unrelated stuff
that it became unrecognisable.  This has caused various people to ascribe
this song to Basant, Darbari Kanada, Adana Malhar, Mian ki Malhar, and a
host of other rag(a)s.  I do not claim to have the final answer, but the
theme of the song suggests that the composers intent was Megh Malhar.
Therefore, that is the way we are classifying this song here.  However do
not use this song as a guide to understanding the nature of Megh Malhar.

Hope this helps.

Vaishali


On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Venantius J Pinto <
venantius.pi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Charudatt,
> Indeed thanks for the correction. I will also ask one of my pals who knows
> more about to make doubly sure.
> In case you do not know this yet Charudutt, you are one of perhaps 3-4
> non-Christians (although I am sure imbued in Judeo-Christian
> thought--culturally) including Parrikar (photographer) who has shared and
> well as corrected me on cultural issues. Thanks, and "Twam" cheera parichit.
>
> Viyadasami+Vijayadarshini.
> 
> venantius j pinto
>
>
>> From: Charudatt Prabhudesai 
>> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dasain Greetings to Venantius
>>
>> Wish you and all a merry Vijayadasami, too!
>> Just one thing to add - The Youtube song 'lapaka zhapaka tu are badarva'
>> may not be set to raga malhar. Perhaps it is raaga Darbari kanada. Happens
>> to be one of my favoured ragas, therefore "cheera parichit" to me.
>> Thanks all the same!
>>
>

[Goanet] Konkani Song for the day

[Edward Verdes]

Melque Rodrigues's First Konkani Album 'Amerikak Pauxi' in America In 
Tribute To The Legendary Chris Perry...Besides her own album, she also

sang other konkani old time hits in 'Liplelim Motiam'

Here are two songs..Muinem Vorsam...and Lisboaboth Chris Perry 
compositions!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-iOvREfUJI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxVid5e7caI


Edward Verdes
http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/ 

[Goanet] The Miracle of Chilean Mines

[Ivo]

Dear Goanetters,
You have certainly being following the events odfc the 33 miners of San José 
mines, Chile. These notes were sent to me. I am forwarding them to you. You may 
like to reflect on them.
Regards.
Fr.Ivo



FW: From the Desk of...
Joseph Dias, General Secretary, The CSF

NO ATHEISTS IN [CHILEAN] MINES

The miraculous rescue of all 33 Chilean miners after over 2 months is difficult 
to understand from a purely secular perspective. In this day and age of 
militant atheism, coupled with relentless assaults on Christianity, it is 
refreshing to read about the central role that their faith played in helping 
these courageous men survive, and of their enormous gratitude to God.

 

To those who cling to the superstition that there is no meaning to life beyond 
sheer material existence, we ask them to reflect on the following testimonials. 
Just as there are no atheists in foxholes, there are no atheists in trapped 
mines.

- Catholic League



Chilean Miners' Quotes

· "There are actually 34 of us, because God has never left us down here." 
Time.com

· "Altars, prayers, rosary beads all came out as soon as word came out.  
Bringing together the entire country with nuns and priests visiting the mine to 
provide relatives with emotional support, and praying for there for 
protection." CBS

· "Mario Gore Messes who at 63 is the eldest of a group of miners.  He became 
the group's spiritual leader requesting a crucifix and Catholic statues of 
saints to construct an underground shrine." CBS

· "Many miners wore the same t-shirt.  It reads, 'gracias, senor,' or thank 
you, Lord." CBS News

· "More than 1,000 relatives of the stranded miners move to the desert and set 
up tents.  Before long, the area around the San Jose mine becomes a village.  A 
village based on prayers, hope, faith.  In fact, they call this place Camp 
Hope.  Every Sunday, there's a Catholic Mass."  WABC

· "He hugged and kissed just about everyone, and then said of his ordeal.  'I 
met God, I met the devil, God won.'" WNBC

· "The miners aren't coming out of the mine empty-handed.  They will carry with 
them letters from loved ones, religion statues, and rocks from the mine." WABC

· "It ended everything as a blessing of God." Fox News Channel

· "Mario Gomez, 63 years old, he stepped out of that capsule into the arms of 
his wife, Lila, then he hugged her and then he took to her knee and prayed to 
God and the Virgin Mary." CNN

· "Religion has played a large part in their hope insofar as their desire to 
get out of there."  Fox News Business

· "They have been touched by God." Fox News Business

· "They're being reunited with that land that they were singing about.  It's a 
belief in God, belief in religion, and the beauty of that country that helped 
to sustain them all of this time and now, here they are back up." CNN

· "We've seen that for some of the miners that have come out talking about 
their spiritual cris underground and it's a tremendously emotional moment for 
these men.  Jeff, I wanted to talk about that religious moment there.  We had 
one of the miners after he came up he said, he felt like he saw both God and 
the devil down there and he saw that God won.  That is a case where religion 
can just be so important at a moment like that because faith sometimes is all 
you have to cling to." MSNBC

· "Gomez's 'Dear Lila' letter was filled with faith and determination, and 
showed the world the miners were holding strong.  'Even if we have to wait 
months to communicate.I want to tell everyone that im good and we'll surely 
come out OK.  Patience and faith.  God is great and the help of my God is going 
to make it possible to leave this mine alive.'" Miami Herald

· "When Esteban Rojas came out he knelt down and prayed.  In that instant his 
wife presented him with an image of Our Lady.  It would be an image that would 
stick with many of the others."  La Quarta

· "We find them with God's help and rescued them as Chileans.  In this regard, 
[the Chilean president] expressed that, 'God put us to the test this year, but 
God never puts us a burden that we are not able to cope with.'" Chile.com

· "What began as a possible tragedy, we hope-and thank God-seems to be ending 
as a true blessing."  Bloomberg.com

· "We have lived a magical night, a night we will remember throughout our 
lives, a night in which life defeated death." Los Angeles Times

· "No doubt there will be books and movies and richer detail of a long burial 
spent, as one miner described it, close to both God and the devil.  But it will 
be hard to beat the day of rescue, when millions watched and celebrated the 
survival of all hands."Anchorage Daily News

· "While Rojas was underground, he told his wife of 25 years that it was time 
for a church wedding 'once and for all' to make up for their civil ceremony.  
The couple have three children." Arizona Republic

· "We have prayed to San Lorenzo, the patron saint of miners, and to many other 
saints so that 

[Goanet] Article in the newspaper by Saral Jhingran

[petra64]

Hindutva versus Hinduism
(Indian Express, 31 October 2003, Chandigarh)
SARAL JHINGRAN 
 
Hinduism is the most difficult religion to define as it does not have a Book, a 
prophet or a common creed. Consequently, both its supporters and critics can 
take up any one of its various aspects and present a conception of it that is 
nowhere near the reality. This is exactly what is being done by the 
protagonists of Hindutva. 
 
First, let us take up the conception of Rama. They project Rama as the sole 
Deity of Hinduism, a symbol not only of Hinduism, but of nationalism. This is a 
fantastic assertion. Rama cannot be a symbol of nationalism, because religious 
faith and nationalism belong to two entirely different conceptual frameworks. 
Nationalism is a modern conception and is territorial and political in its 
connotation. Religious faith is a matter of heart, or soul if you wish, and is 
not related to territory or political sovereignty. More importantly, Rama could 
not be a symbol of Hinduism even, as the latter has so many gods, and Rama is 
but one of them, and that too a later entrant in the Hindu pantheon. If at all 
the votaries of Hindutva want to establish the historicity of Rama, they must 
depend on Valmiki’s Ramayana; and there is no suggestion of Rama’s divinity 
therein. It is in Tulsidas’s Ramacharita Manas that Rama is declared divine. 
But this was written approximately one and a half millennia after Valmiki’s 
Ramayana and cannot be cited to prove Rama’s historicity. 
 
Second, granting that Rama is probably a historical figure in view of the depth 
of feelings for his story; also granting that Rama was born in Ayodhya, it is 
hard to believe that the exact spot of Rama’s birth can be pinpointed with 
accuracy. The declaration that the spot at which Rama was born is determined by 
faith is stretching the meaning of faith. Here it should be remembered that the 
greatest difference between Hinduism and the Semitic religions is that, unlike 
the latter, Hinduism has no historical beginning. If tomorrow, it could be 
proved that there was no historical Jesus Christ, Christianity would be 
destroyed. But if it were to proved that Krishna was not a historical person, 
it would not diminish the Gita’s authenticity. The same holds true for Rama. 
Hinduism is Sanatan dharma, marked by its content, attitudes and values, and 
not by its historicity. 
 
Thirdly, the Hindutva people have destroyed the conception of Rama which the 
Hindus have worshipped through the ages. Rama is maryada purushottam, the 
embodiment of all Aryan virtues. An extreme dedication to duty, respect for 
elders, affection for juniors, compassion for all and peace (shanti) 
characterise him. He hardly ever gets angry and is unwilling to attack anybody 
unless absolutely necessary. His idols have traditionally portrayed Rama in 
shanta or abhaya mudra — with the right hand raised in a gesture of blessing 
and a beatific smile on his face. Also, traditionally, Rama, like Krishna, is 
never worshipped alone but always with his consort. The Rama of Hindutva stands 
alone, with bow held aloft, ready for aggression. Both innovations go against 
the traditional conception of Rama. 
 
Fourthly, there is hardly anything common between traditional Hinduism and 
Hindutva. Traditional Hinduism worships many gods, and declares that all Gods 
are but different names of one Supreme Divine Reality. But the ideology of 
Hindutva seems to declare that there is but one God called Rama, who is the 
symbol of both Hindusim and Indian nationalism. The core of traditional 
Hinduism is religious toleration and even ahimsa which, though borrowed from 
heterodox sects, has been so internalised by Hinduism that it can be safely 
assumed as belonging to the core of Hinduism. In contrast, Hindutva’s central 
message is aggression and destruction of enemies, real or imagined. 
 
Fifthly, Hindutva has distorted the meaning of religious symbols. The project 
of distributing trishuls is an example. That Shiva has been portrayed holding a 
trishul does not mean that every Hindu should carry one. Vishnu is portrayed as 
carrying four things in his hands—shanka, chakra, gada, padma, Rama carries a 
bow and arrow, and Kali is supposed wear a garland of skulls. Does it mean that 
a Hindu should carry these things? 
 
The Hindutva people have randomly picked varied elements from all these 
traditions to project Hinduism as an aggressive religion, without learning 
about the intrinsic characters of their Gods. Rama is God of righteousness, 
compassion; Krishna of Vrindavan is a God of love; Krishna teaches one to do 
one’s duty selflessly; and Shiva is declared Hole nath, a simple-hearted God 
who is easily appeased. None of this holds value for the Hindutva lot. 
 
Hindutva is an attempt at semitising Hindusim. The uniqueness of Hinduism lay 
in its extreme liberalness, toleration and vision of one Divine Reality 
residing in all. By trying to project Hinduism as a

[Goanet] Daily Grook #827

[Francis Rodrigues]

DAILY GROOK #827

AGE RAGE

by Francis Rodrigues



de vries, wise old sage
quoted in a wry comment,
all the world's a stage
in our development!



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[Goanet] Dasro - the Goan way

[Goanet A-C-E!]

Dasro - the Goan way
Published on: October 16, 2010 - 23:23  

By Rohit R Phalgaonkar


Today will be the culmination of the nine-night Hindu festival of 
Navraatri. In other parts of India it is called as Dussehra, whereas in 
Goa it is called as ‘Dasro’. The term ‘Dasro’ refers to the tenth day in 
Konkani. Perhaps it has originated form the Konkani word ‘Dasar’ which 
refers to the 10 day rituals in temples by the pujaaris who take turn in 
serving the deity.


Dasro is an occasion where different divinities are seen in their best 
attire. It is believed that all the deities and divine power step on the 
Earth on this day. The celebration of Dasro in Goa varies from taluka to 
taluka and temple to temple. The celebration also depends on the history 
of the temple in the case of the deities which were shifted to the New 
Conquests.


On this day the deity of the temple steps out of the temple precincts. 
The deities go beyond their temple limits to meet the deities outside 
the boundaries of the temple. This is called as ‘Simmolaghan’ which 
means crossing the boundaries.


Normally a devotee goes to the temple to seek blessings from the deity. 
But on the Dasra day the deities of the temple set out to meet the devotees.


The Shantadurga of Kavlem goes to each and every household seated in a 
Paalkhi. Similar is the case with Shri Kamakshi, the goddess of Shiroda. 
She crosses the boundaries of the temple and meets the deity Shri 
Shivnaath; the local deity of the village.


Thus it is an occasion on which the divinities meet and embrace each other.

‘Simmolaghan’ is followed by exchanging the leaves of the Aapto tree, 
which represents gold. In local terms it is called as ‘Sone Lootap’. 
This leaf is taken home by the devotees and is preserved in the shrine 
of the house for one year.


In some villages of Kankona, Sanguem and Kepem and Bicholim the deities 
are represented by the ‘Tarangaas’. These icons are carried on the 
shoulder and are taken outside.


In some villages of Sattari, Kankona Kepem Sanguem etc the procession of 
Taranga or the Satri (icons representing the deities) is taken out. In 
the village of Paingini of the Kankona taluka the Tarangaas and the 
Satri representing the goddess Shri Navdurga are taken to the temple 
courtyard and are twisted and turned on the heart throbbing beats of the 
dhol and the taashaa. Then the procession moves to the temple of Shri 
Betaall where the ritual of ‘Sone lootap’ is


carried out. In the temple of Shri Vimleshwar at Rivan in the Sangeum 
taluka a Tarang of the deity stands on its own without any support after 
the invocation of all the deities of the village. This happens on the 
eve of the Dasro festival.


On the Dasro evening at Veling in the Ponda taluka the three Paalhkis of 
deities viz. Shri Lakshmi Narsinh, Shri Vetaaleshwar and Shri 
Shantadurga Shankvaaleshwari are taken out from their respective 
temples. These richly decorated Paalkhis with images of the deities 
inside are taken near a Aapto tree.


The three Paalhkis are swayed in the air and are touched to each other 
on the beats of heart throbbing traditional drums. This is followed by 
the exchange of the Apto leaf. The first leaf is offered to each deity. 
After this event, the Makhar is celebrated in the temples of Shri 
Lakshmi Narsinh and Shri Shantadurga Shankhvaaleshwari. These are 
perhaps the only two temples in Goa which have the Makhars celebrated on 
the night of the Dasro.



http://www.navhindtimes.in/iexplore/dasro-goan-way


Goanet A-C-E!
Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment

[Goanet] Does God Exist? Chilean miners have the answers

[Agnelo Pinheiro]

From: trinitygr...@mtnl.net.in

*FW: From the Desk of...*
*Joseph Dias, General Secretary, The CSF*
*Catholic-Christian Secular Forum www.thecsf.org

*
*^Evangelical  ^Ecumenical  ^Interdenominational*
*
--
*
*
*

The miraculous rescue of all 33 Chilean miners after over 2 months is
difficult to understand from a purely secular perspective. In this day and
age of militant atheism, coupled with relentless assaults on Christianity,
it is refreshing to read about the central role that their faith played in
helping these courageous men survive, and of their enormous gratitude to
God.



To those who cling to the superstition that there is no meaning to life
beyond sheer material existence, we ask them to reflect on the following
testimonials. Just as there are no atheists in foxholes, there are no
atheists in trapped mines.

- Catholic League



*Chilean Miners' Quotes*

· “There are actually 34 of us, because God has never left us down here.”
Time.com

· “Altars, prayers, rosary beads all came out as soon as word came out.
Bringing together the entire country with nuns and priests visiting the mine
to provide relatives with emotional support, and praying for there for
protection.” CBS

· “Mario Gore Messes who at 63 is the eldest of a group of miners.  He
became the group’s spiritual leader requesting a crucifix and Catholic
statues of saints to construct an underground shrine.” CBS

· “Many miners wore the same t-shirt.  It reads, ‘gracias, senor,’ or thank
you, Lord.” CBS News

· “More than 1,000 relatives of the stranded miners move to the desert and
set up tents.  Before long, the area around the San Jose mine becomes a
village.  A village based on prayers, hope, faith.  In fact, they call this
place Camp Hope.  Every Sunday, there’s a Catholic Mass.”  WABC

· “He hugged and kissed just about everyone, and then said of his ordeal.
‘I met God, I met the devil, God won.’” WNBC

· “The miners aren’t coming out of the mine empty-handed.  They will carry
with them letters from loved ones, religion statues, and rocks from the
mine.” WABC

· “It ended everything as a blessing of God.” Fox News Channel

· “Mario Gomez, 63 years old, he stepped out of that capsule into the arms
of his wife, Lila, then he hugged her and then he took to her knee and
prayed to God and the Virgin Mary.” CNN

· “Religion has played a large part in their hope insofar as their desire to
get out of there.”  Fox News Business

· “They have been touched by God.” Fox News Business

· “They’re being reunited with that land that they were singing about.  It’s
a belief in God, belief in religion, and the beauty of that country that
helped to sustain them all of this time and now, here they are back up.” CNN

· “We’ve seen that for some of the miners that have come out talking about
their spiritual cris underground and it’s a tremendously emotional moment
for these men.  Jeff, I wanted to talk about that religious moment there.
We had one of the miners after he came up he said, he felt like he saw both
God and the devil down there and he saw that God won.  That is a case where
religion can just be so important at a moment like that because faith
sometimes is all you have to cling to.” MSNBC

· “Gomez’s ‘Dear Lila’ letter was filled with faith and determination, and
showed the world the miners were holding strong.  ‘Even if we have to wait
months to communicate…I want to tell everyone that im good and we’ll surely
come out OK.  Patience and faith.  God is great and the help of my God is
going to make it possible to leave this mine alive.’” Miami Herald

· “When Esteban Rojas came out he knelt down and prayed.  In that instant
his wife presented him with an image of Our Lady.  It would be an image that
would stick with many of the others.”  La Quarta

· “We find them with God’s help and rescued them as Chileans.  In this
regard, [the Chilean president] expressed that, ‘God put us to the test this
year, but God never puts us a burden that we are not able to cope with.’”
Chile.com

· “What began as a possible tragedy, we hope—and thank God—seems to be
ending as a true blessing.”  Bloomberg.com

· “We have lived a magical night, a night we will remember throughout our
lives, a night in which life defeated death.” Los Angeles Times

· “No doubt there will be books and movies and richer detail of a long
burial spent, as one miner described it, close to both God and the devil.
But it will be hard to beat the day of rescue, when millions watched and
celebrated the survival of all hands.”Anchorage Daily News

· “While Rojas was underground, he told hi

[Goanet] A miracle in a Chilean mine

[Marshall Mendonza]

Here is an extraordinary story of 33 Chileans trapped in the mines for 69
days before being rescued. It is truly an awe inspiring story and of faith
in God triumphing over physical ordeal. Read on.

Regards,

Marshall

The dramatic rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground longer than
anyone else in recorded history has captivated the world. For 69 days, they
somehow kept themselves alive nearly half a mile underground in 86-degree
heat and high humidity, using a combination of exercise, emergency rations
and prayer.

Now they're emerging into the sunlight as the embodiment of the human spirit
- with book and movie deals to follow.

And those book and movie deals are following. The biggest threat the miners
face isn't physical. The rescued have been in remarkably good condition, and
they received medical attention while they were trapped in the mine.

The real concern is their psychological health. The men were low-paid
workers in a mine known for its danger and its safety violations. Now they
have become international celebrities who will be offered enormous sums of
money for their stories - while they struggle with what surely will be a
difficult readjustment to the outside world.

Still, we have no doubt that the government of
Chile,
which spared no expense for the remarkable rescue, will make sure the miners
have all the counseling they need. And as for the money - well, they deserve
all that they can get. Perhaps it will be enough that they can retire from
mining.

And retire they should. The incident also has pointed out how pitiful mining
safety standards can be, especially for small operators. The Chilean miners
wouldn't have been stuck for 69 days if the owners of the mine had followed
legally mandated safety procedures.

The United States , too, has
work to do. Earlier this year, an explosion in West
Virginiaresulted in the
deaths of 29 miners.

It's important to celebrate the incredible story of the Chilean miners. But
it would have been better had they not been trapped in the first place.

This article appeared on page *A - 15* of the San Francisco Chronicle
  Read more:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/13/EDCI1FS7EV.DTL#ixzz12cXBtipl
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/13/EDCI1FS7EV.DTL

Re: [Goanet] ''''''THIS IS IT''''''

[Anthony Gonsalves]

hi good morning to u,
 
congratulation to youll AVC all the best our blessing is always there for you.
 
tony gons.
ugc.
 
> From: francis.furt...@gdc.com.kw
> To: goa...@goanet.org
> Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:50:42 +0300
> Subject: [Goanet] ''THIS IS IT''
> 
> 
>  The Final countdown..30 days to go.. AVC Overseas Sports and 
> Cultural Association - Kuwait in association Dreams Entertainment have set 
> the stage once again after along break, bringing you an evening like never 
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[Goanet] SELF DEFENCE CATHOLIC ASSOCIATIONS.

[jorge d]

The Catholic Clergy are not interested in utilizing Church assets,
resources & vacant properties for the benefit of our poor catholics.
The Catholic Schools are not prepared to reserve 25% seats in catholic
schools for our poor catholics. The Catholic Hospitals are giving
concessions to poor non-catholics but not to our poor catholics. The
Catholic Missionaries are using their foreign funds to serve poor
non-catholics but not our poor catholics. All in all nobody cares for
poor catholics. No Wonder many of our poor catholics have left the
catholic  hurch. Where there is no life, there is no attraction. A
dead person is still dead, no matter how good the undertaker makes him
look. So also a church which does not care about the poor parishoners.

The Bishops, Priests, Missionaries  will not bother about the opinion
of the lay catholics. The lay catholics should set up their local
associations to help each other and train each other in Combat so that
the lay catholics are prepared for self-defence as and when the enemy
decides to replicate the anti-christian kandhmal experiment.

Jorge D'souza
Bombay.

[Goanet] God!

[Charudatt Prabhudesai]

Guys, watch this. found it funny!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeLr2oElXHQ&feature=player_embedded

Charudatta Prabhudesai


  

[Goanet] GBA police eyeball to eyeball as Digu does vanishing trick -Target Goa

[roger dsouza]

GBA police eyeball to eyeball as Digu does vanishing trick -Target Goa

 2010-10-14

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat did the vanishing trick that he seems to be
getting better and better at. He had been scheduled to inaugurate the
ITM-Goa, but did the bunk. The police were out in full force with lathis at
Azad Maidan, rope and lathis at the Church Square and rope, lathis and guns
at the Chief Minister's official residence at Altinho. The GBA presented a
memorandum to be forwarded to the CM, saying that ths would be the last
memorandum given to him. He was given 15 days to notify the Regional Plan
2010, or else be prepared for an agitation.

A couple of hundred people showed up at the Goa Bachao Abhiyan protest rally
at Azad Maidan. This was surprising because we had heard that earlier in the
day mobile messages had gone out telling people that the GBA rally “had been
cancelled”. SDPO Devkumar Banaulikar had earlier informed the Convener of
GBA Sabina Martins, that there was no point in marching up to the official
residence of the Chief Minister since he was not in Goa, but in New Delhi.
She told him it did not matter, the march would take place and a memorandum
would be handed over to the Secretary at the official residence.

The clouds hovered over Panjim as speaker after speaker at Azad Maidan,
exhorted the gathered crowd to be alert, to be aware, to be careful who they
vote for. The status quo of the Regional Plan 2010 was explained, which
meant essentially that it was in limbo. That the Chief Minister had given
his word that the RP21 would be notified in September. Finally the Convener
Martins asked the crowd to start marching towards the CM’s residence.

The police outnumbered the protesters maybe four to one. Feisty Claude
Alvares who is the grand old man of civil protest in Goa, a thorn in the
side of many governments, took the lead, closely shadowed by TARGET GOA.
SDPO Panaji, Dev Banaulikar stately in khaki, walked into Claude, literally.
Paper couldn’t pass through. He held Claude’s thin arm and Claude looked him
straight in the eye, even though Banaulikar was a few inches taller.

Banaulikar pleaded with him not to go on the march. Why, asked Claude.
Because Section 144 is in force, said Banaulikar. That’s nonsense, said
Claude, I am just walking on the road as are all these people, we are going
for a walk up Altinho and I want to go and have some tea. The rest of the
activists crowded around bellowing some loud slogans. Banaulikar said okay
you can walk up to the Church Square, but after that you will be stopped.
How can you stop us, was the question. If you continue up the road to
Altinho then you will be stopped. If you continue, you will be courting
arrest. In one voice all the protesters yelled fine we’ll court arrest. No
one backed down.

We walked with Banaulikar keeping pace with Claude Alvares, still trying to
get him to change his mind. Understand my position he kept repeating in a
quiet voice. Claude breezily told him not to worry, there was no need to
since we were all just going for a nice walk up Altinho. Once we reached the
church square, Goa’s finest, a four or five deep battalion of khaki clad
cops with lathis at the ready holding a thick nylon rope across the
crossroads. Several Black Marias (police buses for loading arrested persons)
were lined up. We reached eyeball to eyeball position with the television
cameras prudently at a distance incase lathis and protesters began flying
around. Claude looked around and yelled to the television cameras to come
forward and start shooting. See how they are preventing us from going up the
hill, he hollered. There were others who spoke of police being pawns of the
Chief Minister and his cronies. Atala was also mentioned. Immediately the
cops stood at attention and tried to look resolute but not brutish. The
power of the Press is considerable, but the power of the television news
channels is phenomenal.

Banaulikar again pleaded. Then he began bargaining. He would let a group of
10 protesters go up to the CM’s official residence. Claude asked for 20,
someone else asked for 40, TARGET GOA asked for 50. Banaulikar said okay 15.
Claude said they are letting 15 go, Banaulikar thought he yelled 50 and
said, no one-five, one-five, fiften. 15 ducked under the rope, and we
walked up the road, realising that many more could have come from the
different roads leading to Altinho.

The Chief Minister should really think of shifting the Official Residence
out of Altinho Panaji. There are so many roads leading to and from the
House. People could have come via Corte D’Oiteiro, via the High Court, via
the road at the back of the Mahalaxmi temple and via the Portuguese
consulate, via Sunaparant, from Sta Inez. All roads do lead to the CM’s
residence. Any one can come to and leave from anywhere. Security wise, it
can be a nightmare. There are no guards at the top road flanking the
Archbishop’s Palace.
There was a line of maybe Rapid Action Commandos with m

Re: [Goanet] You Tube: Ernest Ignatius: I Married A Female Wrestler

[Edward Verdes]

Fred, the Masala version of this song is titled as 'Kusti Pelvan' which is a 
remix
of Konkani, Tamil and English words mostly played for weddings/parties...and 
is available

in Lawrence de Tiracol's Audio album - The Goan Hot Hot Masala.

Edward Verdes

- Original Message - 
From: "Frederick Noronha" 

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Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] You Tube: Ernest Ignatius: I Married A Female Wrestler



Very interesting. Didn't realise he was Goan. Always wondered about
the possibility, but the Tamil-sounding aiy-yai-yoh did put me off!
I'm sure there are many others whom we don't even know might be Goan.
FN

PS: Talking about Sri Lanka (this song is from the SLBC), I doubt many
of us in Goa have even heard of this man from Assagao ...

[Goanet] CRITICISM should be welcome

[John Gomes]

In a Democracy, the motto should be"I may not agree with what you say,but I 
will die for your right to say it". Then there are know alls, who denigrate and 
insult at things they do not agree with.Others ascribe motives etc.I salute 
Aires Rodrigues and the GBA for what they are doing in the interest of Goa and 
justice as they see it. And if others could help, where they consider right is 
being addressed, the goan crab mentality will die and let us achieve stemming 
the rot better and faster.Many drops an ocean make, and if the drops are 
separate and fight with each other, where is the power of unity in diversity?