Re: [Goanet] 45% Goans alcoholics, AA statistics reveal
IS LEGAL ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN GOA? I agree with George that the report about 45% of goans drinking legal alcohol was poorly written. It was the caption that was a blunder. But I do not agree that alcohol is not a serious problem in Goa. As expected this journalistic mistake has only further propelled the defensiveness and denial among many Goans who claim that alcoholism is not a problem in Amchem Goa. Mahatma Gandhi had said: Only those women who have drunkards as their husband know what havoc the drink devil works in the homes that were once orderly and peace-giving. While the premise that all who drink alcohol, legal or illegal, are not alcoholics is true, on the other hand being compelled to take a defence of 'social drinking' versus 'alcoholism' is itself a manifestation of a symptom of this disease. There is no definite cut off line as to whose drinking of legal alcohol is a problem and whose is not. Though alcoholism may be the ultimate stage in the disease ladder, one should not forget that the problem is preceded with alcohol abuse which in turn originates from social use. Whose drinking is social and whose is abuse is again a very complex issue and leaves ample scope for denial that one has a problem. So it is important to restrict the debate to: 'Is there a problem with legal alcohol in Goa or not? A study conducted by Caritas Goa in the early nineties had revealed that 45% of goan families have a problem with alcohol. Having a problem with alcohol in a family is as worse as having alcoholics. The AA report, according to some of us, has been too modest to claim that there are only 1 lakh alcoholics in Goa. For those of us who have worked in this field for several years and many others who have actually gone through the scourge of this disease, we could confidently reiterate the AA concerns that legal alcohol use or abuse is a threat to the social and political fabric of this State called Goa. Several of Goa's social and political problems originate from the very availability and consumption of this one substance called alcohol. So, let us stop denying and start accepting this fact. We are extremely happy that the Church in Goa has also started looking at this issue more seriously. As for the Alcoholics Anonymous, they have been doing a commendable job of giving hope to thousands of Goans who have a problem with legal alcohol. The Al-Anon offers hope to the families by teaching them to save themselves. I would conclude with an apt quote from Mahatma Gandhi, A snake can destroy the body, but the curse of drink corrupts the soul within. -Soter _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Fr Cedric Prakash bereaved
Dear Friends, If you recall, The Bombay Catholic Sabha had felicitated Fr. Cedric Prakash for his outstanding work in the field of human rights. Fr. Cedric's beloved mother passed away. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace. Dolphy D'souza 9820226227 Fr Cedric Prakash bereaved MRS CYNTHIA LOBO(87 yrs) the mother of FR CEDRIC PRAKASH expired in Bombay. The FUNERAL MASS will be held at EVERARDNAGAR, Sion-Chembur Highway on TUESDAY 16th NOVEMBER at 4pm followed by burial at the SION CEMETERY _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Daily Grook #847
DAILY GROOK #847 === FAITH HABIT === by Francis Rodrigues here's a good reason for praying everyday, brushing up religion prevents truth decay! *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 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] INNOVATIVE IDEAS: Competition.
INNOVATIVE IDEAS: Competition The human mind is a storehouse of ideas, some of which have been turned through persistent effort into great discoveries and inventions. According to legend, it was a falling apple, a common enough sight, that intrigued Isaac Newton and led to the theory of gravity. Newton's work heralded a revolution that was at the heart of the Renaissance in Europe in the Middle Ages. Likewise, Thomas Edison, considered the greatest inventor, turned hazy ideas into brilliant inventions like the light bulb by his persistence. Thus, two elements have gone into such great breakthroughs in science and technology: ideas, or the creative instinct of the human mind, and persistence, or diligent effort. This power of innovation is latent in all, particularly the young, but is rarely developed or encouraged. Hence, the NIO Staff Club is organising a competition called “Innovative ideas” as part of the NIO Foundation Day celebrations on 1 January 2011. The competition is open to all, but is particularly aimed at the young undergraduate students in Goa. Hence, there are two categories: the first consists of undergraduate students from any college in Goa and the second consists of all others. The competition will be held on 13 December 2010 in the NIO Auditorium in Dona Paula. The best three entries in each category will win cash prizes of Rs. 5000/-, Rs. 3000/-, and Rs. 2000/-. The prizes will be presented on 1 January 2011 during the NIO Foundation Day celebrations in NIO. Terms and conditions: * The competition will be conducted in two categories. (1) Undergraduate students from any college in Goa. (2) Others. (This category includes post-graduate and school students, teachers or faculty, research scholars, and anyone who is not an undergraduate student at this time.) The category under which the entry is being submitted should be clearly stated. * Permanent staff of NIO may also send in their entries, but they will not be eligible for the cash prizes. * Entries may be sent by individuals or groups, but the groups should be limited to a maximum of three persons. * Each person or group may send only one entry. * Each entry should consist of a brief write-up, not exceeding 500 words. This write-up should set out clearly the motivation, the objective, and a plan (which may be tentative) for achieving the objective. If the idea builds on something existing, then a comment on the current status should be included. * The idea should be original and MUST NOT be downloaded from the Internet or be readily available in some form elsewhere. The idea must demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking in one of four themes. o Health o Environment o The Earth System (Earth, Atmosphere, and Ocean) o Energy and Technology * The competition will be conducted in two phases. o The 15 best ideas from each category will be selected by a high-level committee and the selected ideas will have to be presented before a jury on 13 December 2010 in the NIO Auditorium (Caridum). The presentation can be done either using an LCD projector or a demonstration (if it involves experimental hardware). * The best three entries in each category will be selected by the jury on the basis of these presentations. * The decision of the judges will be final. Key dates: * Last date for receiving entries: 19 November 2010. Mail the entries by 5:30 pm IST on 19 November 2010 to Mr. Sundaresh, crazyi...@nio.org * Those selected in the first phase of the competition (i.e., those who propose the 15 selected entries in each category) will be informed of their selection for the second phase of the competition by 5 December 2010. * The presentation in the second phase will be held on 13 December 2010 at the NIO Auditorium. Presentation of awards to the winners of the competition will be done on CSIR Foundation Day, 1 January 2011. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1238(AA Statistics)
I too wonder whether AA wants to get publicity and those sweeping statements.Most of the people I see drunk are either tourists,or labour, and party animals from outside Goa coming here for a binge.Yes,I do know some goan alcholics, but they are either with AA or managing with public and family disaproval and self control.Many have given up completely and do not touch liquor. I do hope that what is portrayed by Herald is not true! _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] the Tanzanite Dance 2010 celebrated “U MOJA”; .....“the spirit of togetherness ”.
Global Goenkars !! A post from Jacinta Luis ... in Canada. - Forwarded Message From: Jacinta Luis jacintal...@jacintaluis.com To: Rene Barreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk Tanzanite Dance 2010 Dear Rene, Here is the article I wrote re: the Tanzanite dance. All the best, Jacinta Photo with four people: http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post.html From left to right: Jerry Luis, Myra Remedios (Tanzanite President 2010), Bernardo Lynch (Jacinta's husband), Jacinta Luis oo Tanzanite Dance 2010 - by Jacinta Luis I had the opportunity to share in the spectacular gathering of the Canadian Tanzanite Goan community at the 2010 Tanzanite Dance In Toronto. I was invited to sing at this event on October 9, 2010. It was a great pleasure to share my song “GOA” which was written to celebrate World Goa Day; this day celebrates the recognition of Konkani as one of the official languages of India in1992. I recorded the CD single of the song “GOA” in order to be able to donate the profits from this song to the underprivileged children in Goa who do not have the opportunity to study music. Therefore, I was especially fascinated and pleased to see the important participation and contribution of the First Tanzanite Youth Committee to the event. The theme of the Tanzanite Dance celebrated “UMOJA”; this is the Swahili term that stands for “the spirit of togetherness”. I found this occasion very touching as it highlighted the main aspects of culture, family, and togetherness as a community including the need to be aware of the greater community and the importance of giving back to society. The Tanzanite Dance was a fundraiser to help the Msimbazi Orphanage in Dar-es-Salaam and to provide essential resources to a school. Funds were also raised to support the St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Zanzibar. I was happy to be a part of such a joyous, celebratory fund raising event where careful attention was given to every detail from the décor, food, music, costumes, UMOJA band performances and the exquisitely choreographed dances, which were performed by youth groups. Especially enjoyable to witness was the UMOJA Dance Group; the performance incorporated Tanzanian Canadian influences. I would like to thank the Tanzanite Committee, especially Sheila D’souza, the social secretary President, Myra Remedios, for inviting me to join in a most enjoyable evening. Bravo Canadian Tanzanite Goans of Toronto! www.jacintaluis.com === Reminiscing about the music I heard as I was growing up – by Jacinta Luis When I asked my father, Jerry Luis to talk about the band he co-founded with Banu Colaco, I was fascinated to learn that this was one of the earliest swing bands of Dar-es-Salaam and that so many wonderful musicians had the opportunity to play with the Jazz Swingers! Apparently, the band came to birth on December 31, 1947 due to unforeseen circumstances at the Goan Institute! So, this was the real deal called… improvisation! The Jazz Swingers became one of the most popular bands in Dar-es-salaam. Who does not remember dancing away to the sweet sounds of the Jazz Swingers from the mid-40’s until 1971?? Here is a list of some of the musicians who played in the Jazz Swingers over the years in Dar-es-salaam: Jimmy Fernandes Lacy (Brandy) Caldeira,Tony Ferns, Neri Ferns, Paxy Colaco, Manu Rodrigues, Mathew Fernandes, Gil Vaz, Nelson Fernandes, Eddie DeSouza, Louis Pereira Remy DeMello. The Jazz Swingers played at venues throughout Dar-es-salaam, including the Ocean Breeze, the Italian Club, the Greek Club and of course the Goan Institute, among others. I remember the sweet, swinging sounds of the Jazz Swingers when I was very little. Our home was always filled with musical life energy – what a gift! My Dad, Jerry Luis continued to play the accordion when we arrived in Montreal, Canada in 1971. He was part of a band with Pat D’Cruz, Lino Viegas, Hilary Fernandes Yorrick DeSouza. After he left Montreal for Toronto in 1983, he continued to play at various functions in Toronto, but concentrated most of his playing in the two choirs that my mother directs. Thanks to my Dad to all those creative musicians whose path enriched my life with their beautiful music and thanks to Tanzania for providing such an exquisite, lovely country to grow up in. www.jacintaluis.com GLOBAL GOAN MUSICIANS : ooo rene barreto The spirit of togetherness ... Goan Oneness : WORLD GOA DAY Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some pics from Vasco
Talking Photos: Some pics from Vasco The two islands that were in the news http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5178098694/sizes/l/ Some new developments/mega projects Vasco Vaddem Hill http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5177495323/sizes/l/ another – Phase V http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5178099508/sizes/l/in/ also seen I this OMVN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCK5FArSdOo Main road NH Just after GSL http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5178099876/sizes/l/ the chapel infront very close to it another thing coming up http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5177496533/sizes/l/ Vasco KTC Bus Stand http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5177497141/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5178101404/sizes/l/ Extra: Some wrappers for you http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5178101800/sizes/l/ Papaya 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 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Regina’s Birth Celebrations
Dr. Meenacshi Martins a reputed artiste and a social activist will guide the participants of the workshop on the theme “The role of women in art culture” on 16th November 2010 at 10:00 am at the Conference Hall, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The workshop which is organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa will focus on issues related to women particularly the artistes of the tiatr stage. On 16th November 2010 at 3:30 pm a Mega Musical Concert of women artistes only will be performed at the Pai Tiatrist Hall, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Mrs. Antonette Mendes, a versatile singer and leading lady of innumerable tiatrs of yesters years will be the Chief Guest. A brief formal function will be followed by the ladies musical show which is co-ordinated by Sharon Mazarello. Topmost stars of tiatr stage will participate in the Musical Show. The show will have entertaining songs and skits which will be rendered / acted by only female artistes. There are no tickets. The admission is free. However, the required number of complementary passes can be obtained from the counter of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. All are cordially invited. Victor de Sa Member Secretary _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Who is this Anguished Goan Roger D'Souza?
Some of us goans were very much impressed by the emergence and 'chamatkar' of one Roger D'souza whose Open Letter was put out in the local media under the label of Anguished Goans and figured among goanet posts recently . We sent out an appeal to the heroic goan to give us his contact address and phone, if any. We eagerly wait for the 'Sampark' with this anguished goan. Ami dollean tel ghalun tuji vatt polletat, mogall niraslolea goykara Roger D'Souza. Is this another enterprising Goan Consent Manufacturer that has emerged to mark the 50 years of Goa's Liberation? Nowadays, anguished patients if not treated in time are prone to consuming rattol or pesticide.We would like to know if someone could throw some light about the whereabouts of this angusihed goan so that our soul can RIP. -Soter _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Goa news for November 16, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Rituparno's Noukadubi to premier at IFFI - NDTV.com TV.com... based on Rabindranath Tagore's novel of the same name, will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa next week. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE-HzMR5RGZw-3747oL8GhOoGfcLwurl=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=MoviesID=ENTEN20100160140subcatg=MOVIESINDIAkeyword=regionalnid=66583 *** Sesa Goa may be back to a very long-term uptrend: Deepak Mohoni - Economic Times onomic TimesAnything that you specifically liking on the charts and also a comment on Sesa Goa... Deepak Mohoni : I think Sesa Goa is more of a one off move. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHlXelvtFCm9yTp3W27602yh_uMwwurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/views/recommendations/Sesa-Goa-may-be-back-to-a-very-long-term-uptrend-Deepak-Mohoni/articleshow/6930076.cms *** OTS for power extended up to March '11 - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa cabinet on Monday decided to extend the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for power consumers up to March 31, 2011, while the maximum ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdzjpyzIZTSYx5cljjKCEB5PxWPwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/OTS-for-power-extended-up-to-March-11/articleshow/6932402.cms *** Neil the shutterbug - Times of India mes of IndiaNeil Nitin Mukesh, who is shooting his forthcoming film in Goa, is a passionate photographer and he is flaunting his skills with it by capturing people and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGYmj3iIdmPh1kHY7WcsgimDk5qtAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Neil-the-shutterbug/articleshow/6929923.cms *** Mumbai-Goa cruise sector opens again - Times of India mes of IndiaThe Goa excursion includes a visit to Calangute, Panaji and its beautiful Latin quarter at Fontainhas. It may be recalled here that Star Cruises had also ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFuu079G-VToLm9IJgzTlNNytLUswurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mumbai-Goa-cruise-sector-opens-again/articleshow/6932408.cms *** Cops to target tourists smoking hookahs, drugs - Times of India 6AZqzKg2FUAMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFOtV5IG6ZNLE-mt8Eum4kBypT_3Qurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Cops-to-target-tourists-smoking-hookahs-drugs/articleshow/6932681.cms *** Engineers gun for TCP dept - Times of India mes of IndiaThe engineers were agitated over the change in the definition of civil engineers in the Goa Land Development and Building Construction Regulations 2010. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFGIPGe-IvxtbdbOD4HiiAUALNmywurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Engineers-gun-for-TCP-dept/articleshow/6932486.cms *** Maddel locals protest against filthy market - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Residents of Maddel held a demonstration near the wholesale fish market of the South Goa planning and development authority (SGPDA) on Monday to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEzgBvhvQ1OLf9ltsBeGCLNQxdwxQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Maddel-locals-protest-against-filthy-market/articleshow/6932404.cms *** High-handed act costs PI 15000 - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa has directed police inspector (PI) Sudesh Narvekar to pay costs of 15000 to one Ravi Somani. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEpJUubwehLUlsYxn1r69vdMuYi2Qurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/High-handed-act-costs-PI-15000/articleshow/6932406.cms *** Lightning carves crater in Corlim road - Times of India eKaVZ1_Mand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE6riscNcvQMTelxh5uWdTOmaHrmAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Lightning-carves-crater-in-Corlim-road/articleshow/6932512.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] The Anger / Pain Connection
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[Goanet] Back to the Past: Ferry crossing at Agassaim-Cortalim
Back to the Past: Ferry crossing at Agassaim-Cortalim a video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF91vL5cKS0 Except there was no Zuari Bridge nor Konkan Railways Trains Our yesterday's experience has brough back son many menories Note: Pax and vehicles used Ferryboats to cross Zuari river until mid 80s As an antigue, I also remember those days where ferryboats had no ramps as they have now. Instead, the crew members, upon reaching the jetty, used to lift the two long platforms using long iron rod/ hook. The two tracks (paltforms) were less than a meter wide each (with no railings), people used to exit first followed by the vehicles. Also, remember, the present sick 'pul' or the bridge took about 15 years to complete? Everytime we travel by ferryboat (Fare 25 paise each way), we exclaimed.. 'Kedna zatolo gai ho pul?' Besides, chunam, kadd'ddam, sontram etc Buses frorm Pilar society, st. Laurence, Marlim, big Qs for both pax and vehicles etc etc Ferryboat pics are agassaim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3022412175/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3022412509/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 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] India’s topmost jazz, fusion, Blu es and rock bands ‘HFT’ and Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ) to rock Goa on 18th November
In an age when protest seems to have gone out of style in contemporary rock music, Goa Chitra presents two of India’s topmost bands, Jazz fusion Band HFT and Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ), the pioneers of Indian Jazz, Fusion and Rock that leads the rage against the political machine with rock music-based campaigns against voter apathy, intolerance, curbs on freedom of expression, and corruption. In Yet another exciting event this Thursday the 18th of November, as part of the on going the ‘Great Music Revival’ Series recreates a Time when mainstream rock bands that had hair, sex appeal and musical virtuosity, also made music that seethed with protest. Since 1996, Thermal and a Quarter has unfailingly surprised listeners and critics alike. Accompanying Thermal and a quarter (TAAQ), is another trio called ‘HFT’ that plays a brand of music that is easier termed as jazz fusion. Drawing from almost every contemporary and some traditional styles, both Indian and western. Relying on strong structures and simple but effective melodies HFT create a sound that is at times visual , melodic, chaotic. They believe that Improvisation is the main object of a performance hence no two performances of theirs are ever identical. Event details Date: 18th Nov. 2010 Programme: 7.00 – 8.00 pm: Tour round the Goa Chitra Museum 8.00 – 9.30pm: Blues and rock band, Thermal and a Quarter live in concert 9.30-11.00 – Jazz fusion band HFT live in concert 10.00 – 11.30- Dinner Band info: Blues and rock band,Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ) TAAQ is led by front man, Bruce Lee Mani (guitars and vocals), Rajeev Rajagopal (drums) and Prakash K N (bass). For more details check http://www.thermalandaquarter.com http://www.facebook.com/thermalandaquarter?ref=ts Jazz fusion band HFT The trio consist of Arjun Sen on lead guitar, Lew Hilt on bass and Sam Shullai on drums. For more details check http://www.myspace.com/hftindia#ixzz116qTtaTa http://www.myspace.com/hftindia http://www.garageband.com/artist/hftindia http://www.youtube.com/user/HFTMusicIndia Event Cost: Rs. 750 incl. Of snacks and dinner Rs. 500 exclusive of snacks and dinner(Snacks available on sale) Members 60% discount and Guests of members 40% discount The concert will start at sharp 8.00 p.m at the Goa Chitra amphi-theatre, Benaulim. The museum will be kept open for special tours between 7.30 P.M to 8.30 P.m. Be there for no regrets. Limited tickets. For details contact 08322772910, 08326570877, 09850466165 or email at goachi...@gmail.com. Goa - Chitra St. John the Baptist church road, Mondo-Waddo, Benaulim, Salcete Goa Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (16Nov10)
You're insured against Diabetes We've a Family Policy to walk...Do Yoga...Surya Namaskar...Eat healthy Foods... Laugh-a-lot Daily To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] An Address at the Goan Convention
To The Honorable NRI Comissioner, Eduardo Faleiro Dear Sir Please refer to the Goanet recent postings, especially in regard to 'AN Address' for the Global Goan Convention in Kuwait on the 18th of this month. It is written by Floriano Lobo, and was well accepted by several NRI's. Furthermore it is well written, and in my humble opinion it spells out several historical and present day truths and happenings. I ask you Sir, that Floriano be invited at Government's expense, to present this paper at the Convention We know you have Goa's welfare as a priority, and we trust that you will move on this expeditiously. This might be the first step in a journey of a thousand miles. Respectfully yours Celina Pereira Celina Pereira, MD Univ. of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 c...@uri.edu _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] No feast is complete without the traditional Brass Band
No feast is complete without the traditional Brass Band That's Goan tradition. A latest video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCumKOlHXO8 Also, Festa mis or voddlem mis, festa Muzg, Festa Feri/Kermes Chonnem, Kaddio-boddio or Khajem.., Festa jevonn, mas (gai-dukor-khombo), san'nam, vodde, undde, bier, soro.., Festa Fozne, Festa soirim, Festa Tiatr, Festa angachem (Fumis, Kalsanv, moche, vistid, hat/sutt..).. related: Festa bespr (vespr) a day before Festa Xellem (a day after) Festa Muzg - a pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/5174088927/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 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Song for the day.
A hard days night - Beatles. Cecil picked on my: Have you hard this one, instead of have your heard this one; apparently everyone is having a hard time. Seems like my man is having many hard days night; so this is a Beatles number dedicated to his hard days night - imagine working hard all day and then coming home and having to work all night, phew! Enjoy this music anyway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD4TAgdS_Xw -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Wildtrek Adventures - 'The BIKE SSSCAPE 2010'
Some people know us for the trekking we do Some people know us for the Adventures activities we do Some people know us for the Wildlife Experiences we give Still others know us for the joy and enjoyment they have with us But now everybody will know us for The BIKE SSSCAPE 2010 Wildtrek Adventures, Bizz Buzz and HCN brings to you the 1st ever ‘The BIKE SSSCAPE 2010’ - a Bike Rally/Trek on 21st November 2010 from Panaji to Mangeli and back. The Highlights of this rally will be waterfall views, valley views, visit to Sada fort dip in Mangeli falls. Over 100 participants are expected to take part in this trek. All this and more on The BIKE SSSCAPE 2010, a rally from sea level to the highest points. Featuring challenging roads, rough terrain, tough guys gals with enduring bikes. WILDTREK Adventures invites you to be a part of history with the first formal Western Ghat special, covering approx. 120 kms, crossing 3 states and ending witin 12 hours. Come let the adrenalin flow in you. Route : Panaji–Assonora–Bicholim–Sanquelim–Keri–Chorla–Sada–Mangeli–Bedshi–Dodamarg–Sal–Assonora–Panaji The organisers will be providing the participants with (a) Special T-Shirts printed for the rally (b)Lunch/Water/snacks (c)First Aid (d)Doctors in case of any emergency(e) participation certificates (f) Discounted Petrol Vouchers Calling all people with a spirit of environment and adventure in them. For rules entries call. Hurry only 50 bikes Dr. Prithvi 9822123458 Savio 9822155805 Sameer 9158911999 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Trim belly fat with brown rice?
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Re: [Goanet] Goan war veterans
U are perfectly right, Bernado, There are 'No Goan War Veterans' in Goa. The only War Veterens of Goan origin are those that were in the British and Indian Armed Forces, then under British Command. The so called Freedom Fighters are just all Fake, at least most of them. It is the Indian Armed Forces that liberated? (annexed) Goa, if at all; not the flimsy FFs!! I knew of some of these guys whose main grouse used to be against the Bhatkars and Gaunkaris of yesteryear. They were fighting for their 'personal' freedom, alright! They are now 'given'/ handed out the 'cloak' of FF cover; like a Burqa!! Disgusting Goa/ India Politics! Nascy Caldeira. --- On Sun, 14/11/10, Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Which are the Goan war veterans, the freedom fighters? These chaps were and are till today playing pocket billiards. Which war did they fight? BC Goan war veterans prepare to take on Portuguese celebration of colonialism By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar (CP) – 1 day ago PANAJI, India — The Portuguese have come back to Goa, and the men who fought to drive them out of this former colony nearly five decades ago are mobilizing again to stop them. The flashpoint for this admittedly less violent conflict is the celebration of 500 years of Portuguese influence over Goa, now a state in western India. How can anyone celebrate the arrival of oppressors? asked Nagesh Karmali, a poet and spokesman for the Freedom Fighters Association of Goa, who still limps from injuries suffered from torture in a Portuguese-run prison five decades ago. Freedom fighters have shed our blood to oust the Portuguese from Goa. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Migration for better quality of life.
floriano wrote : floriano.l...@gmail.comTo: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!A Portuguese passport to get a third class citizenship of Europe??:-))Cheersflorianogoasuraj9890470896- Original Message - From: Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.comTo: Goanet goa...@goanet.orgSubject: [Goanet] Goan Un-Necessary Migration MindsetRecently, I saw a BBC documentary on migration touched upon the sizeableGoan Community in Swindon, UK.The Documentary showed some UK Goans, making a difficult living via jobslike carpentry, cleaning, plumbing etc The Irony is that in Goa today, thesevery tasks can earn significant income and it?s very difficult to get suchlabour in Goa today. Goans are OK to do such jobs outside for a comparablelesser net savings vs. a good earning opportunity in Goa!! Comments : Camilo FernandesWhile I appreciate the personal views/comments of Floriano that A Portuguese passport to get a third class citizenship of Europe, I dont think anyone who has migrated to Europe is treated as a third class citizenship. On what basis did he make such conclusion. If anyone has migrated it is for economic reasons and for better quality of life. Can one compare the quality of life here to India? We have the same rights as the locals as regards jobs, medical facilities, school/colleges/universities, voting, housing etc. In fact due to rush of immigrants, the original inhabitants find it difficult to get houses, medical treatment, admission to schools/colleges, jobs and hospital treatment etc. There is nothing to stop one from taking up 2 jobs. I know many hard working Indians holding 2 jobs i.e. one full time and other part time or maybe weekend. Then here one only works 5 days with the weekend being off. Working hard pays off here. We c an live here comfortably while most Indians inspite of all the hard work in India, just exist. In fact I often wonder how the locals tolerate and accept all this and find themselves treated as second class citizens in their own country. Imagine an Indian/Goan in Goa being deprived of a job due to the job being taken away by a foreigner. We would just not tolerate this. Look at Mumbai, where in reality the rule of Thackereys Shiv Sena prevails.Leave foreigners they consider anyone who is a non Maharastrian as an outsider and use violent means against them. Inspite of we all being Indians their philosophy is Mumbai is only for Maharastrians and all Indians are equal only in name. As regards the Goan community in Swindon, I feel most Goans have got an uplift in lives only due to migrating here. Yes everyone may not get a choice job and has to take up any job atleast at the start but remember many of them are not eudacted and hence are and should be willing to take up any job. The important point is all jobs are respected here and all jobs are decently pa id jobs. No one looks down on any job. Even the office cleaner will come by car and is well respected and never looked down upon unlike India. I know so many Goans who were unemployed back home, are having fabulous jobs and can save a substantial amount. Initially one may have to be ready to take up any job without complaining as these jobs are also decently paid and can never be compared to India.Added to this are the other perks where one gets i.e. benefits, free education, medical//hospitalisation and in many cases even council housing. Most Goans initially would be staying in rented houses but very soon own their houses ofcourse taking up mortgages from banks. Contrast this with many Goans working in Gulf countries where there is so much discrimination and the locals are first class citizens while others no matter what position/status they hold are deprived of rights. I am not saying all is rosy but overall live here is so much comfortable. Even the law protects racial discrimination and it believes that there should be zero tolerance. After a reasonable period say 5 to 6 years, one is eligible to get British citizenship and then one is eligible for all benefits enjoyed by the locals. There is no pollution, no overcrowding pushing and no mad rush, no corruption and I may add it is like living decently and not just existing as many do in India. If there was no corruption, pollution, good and affodable education, medical facilities, well paid jobs, decent affordable housing etc. one would never have thought of migrating even if an opportunity arose. It is only thanks to the Portuguese that we got the right to come to migrate to Europe. Ashwin says that in Goa many tasks can earn significant income and Goans are ok to do such jobs outside for a comprarable lesser net savings v/s. a good earning opportunity in Goa. I dont understand how he can compare earnings here with earnings back home. What about the quality of life i.e. pollution, overcrowding, lack of affordable medical facilities,
[Goanet] Authentic Goan Caju Feni
[Goanet] Authentic Goan Caju Feni There are different types of cahew fenni brands in the market, Most of them ar ‘pochok’ mild or adulterated or duplicate A bottle of cahew fenni price ranges from Just Rs. 45 to Rs.200. Good quality is always expensive. There are some brand which clearly mention on it label saying ‘Tripled distilled’ We tried that, and found satisfactory (We haven’t try all the brands though). Some Bar or Dukon or abkar or gadhi sell by the bottles saying locally produced. No label just filled into empty whisky bottles etc. Such prices ranges from Rs.70-150. But most of the time we find it is a ‘pochok’ too. When visited tiracol fort, we bought some mineral water bottles filled with Kazu fenni And it was sold for just Rs.45, again it was ‘pochok’ We tried at one of the spice farms too and but was not to our satisfaction. Good quality fenni does not require market to sell. Often it sold to it’s regular customers and other by the word of mouth. Here demand is greater than the actual supply. Such product are rarely seen at liquor shops. Following few empty bottles I found in our kitchen, two of them were good, For illustration purpose only http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5179198622/sizes/l/ Konnbi or konnonb: A place where juice is extracted. This place where people are sitting/standing is called Konnbi http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2437001399/sizes/l/ The 3 heaps each you see in the last two pics are called ‘soponn’ Not ‘sopon’ (dream) The above is for larger plantation But this one is for smaller plantation – say bout 5-10 bucket a day Konnomb or konnbi (A mini version) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5179471506/sizes/l/ briefly explained http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5179471506/ It appears that for extraction of cashew juice, one needs a Excise Licence. I know some one who renew his licence every year by paying about Rs.25 See annexure a licence format. Goddo It is a byproduct of Toddy (or cashew juice) It’s dark brownish waste liquid. One needs to throw it out before refilling with fresh juice or toddy. Coconut or toddy Goddo is served as ‘Dhonn’ for pigs. Some one said, urak is re-distilled by adding ’niro’ to obtain fenni. I am sure he meant to say ‘Caju juice’ and not Niro Niro is the last thing that oozes out from the ‘soponn’ Niro is clear juice drinkable by all men and women and children. See the last part in this clip - oncreen info http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6Qlm7Q3PI How you take your fenni? Some tke with with coke (or soda) Most Bomboimkar used to take it with water But I like it dry. Half quarter is my limit sometime more with full tandoori chicken Fyi, Feni is now GI (Geopraphical indication) for Goa as is Vodka for Russia or scotch for scotland. In other words, Feni is patented no other state or country can claim 'feni' as theirs. Feni is also spelt as fenni, feny etc Shake the bottle well, and if the 'fenn' (fiz/froth) last longer, then that must be a good quality fenni. I leant it from my father and he learnt it fron his. some related pic – Bhatti from Devar Bonderam etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2789470761/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2789472917/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk2/2381213774/sizes/l/ Annex: Dept of Excise Excise Station of Pernem Taluka Excise License for Extraction of Cashew Juice Form E -22 (see Rule 70) Licence No: Date of Licence: Shri JoeGoaUk of Agassaim is hereby authorized to extract juice from cashew fruits yielded in the groves……situated at Arambol 5th zone, issued subject to the provisions of the Excise Duty Act 1964 and the rules made thereafter Sd/- The Excise Inspector Pernem Taluka 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 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Re: [Goanet] An Address at the Goan Convention
Dear Celina, You do make a 'mountain' out of a mere 'molehill' But I am honoured and flattered some, too. Thank you, Best floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org (see comments on news reports on the home page for the said 'address') - Original Message - From: celinap celi...@mail.uri.edu To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:18 AM Subject: [Goanet] An Address at the Goan Convention To The Honorable NRI Comissioner, Eduardo Faleiro Dear Sir Please refer to the Goanet recent postings, especially in regard to 'AN Address' for the Global Goan Convention in Kuwait on the 18th of this month. It is written by Floriano Lobo, and was well accepted by several NRI's. Furthermore it is well written, and in my humble opinion it spells out several historical and present day truths and happenings. I ask you Sir, that Floriano be invited at Government's expense, to present this paper at the Convention We know you have Goa's welfare as a priority, and we trust that you will move on this expeditiously. This might be the first step in a journey of a thousand miles. Respectfully yours Celina Pereira Celina Pereira, MD Univ. of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 c...@uri.edu _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Important Dance Update
Hello everyone! We have received an outstanding response to the dance. I guess going online for payments helped! Below is the link for those of you that haven't signed up yet. http://goansofamerica.com/events.html We have added a few more color sections, now that the initial ones have filled up / sold out. The Gray, Orange and Light Blue areas are still open and all 3 areas are open to everyone. So, please pick your color and book your tickets ASAP. FAQ's: 1) Will I receive a ticket in the mail? A: No. You will receive an email from PayPal as soon as you pay. That is your ticket. Please print it and bring it to the dance. 2) Do I need to reserve a specific table number? A: No you don't. You reserve a color section. PayPal at this time doesn't have the functionality to reserve specific tables. We will add that functionality for future events when it becomes available. 3) Do I need to sign up for a PayPal account? A: No you don't. Just use your credit card online and PayPal will process that transaction without needing a PayPal account. 4) What happens if I pay by check? A: If you pay by check, you'll be assigned to one of the White (Open Seating) tables. We can only allocate the Color sections to those that pay by credit card as PayPal does it for us. We realize that this is a new process and a learning experience for everyone. We apologize for any hurdles. We also appreciate all the positive feedback from all of you that found this system extremely convenient. We sold over 200 tickets in the first 2 days and we've sold a 100 more since then. THANK YOU!! Those of you who are yet to book your seats, please do so online. It's convenient and fast and extremely safe. PayPal takes care of the online security. Thank you once again for your support. We look forward to seeing all of you on the 18th!! Audrey Dias GOA Los Angeles _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
