[Goanet-News] Initiative in Canada to support the reading habit in Goa...
The Bookworm Children's Library is a venture of two educationists, Sujata Noronha and Elaine Mendonca, started in 2007 in St Inez, Goa, India to promote a love for reading among children and to discover the magic of books and reading. The Bookworm Library is now a reading haven that children have come to love and enjoy. The Bookworm Children's Mobile Library was added to its fold in 2007, after schools in nonurban areas expressed an interest in their books and reading programs. This school library program is now in its fifth academic year (June-March) and offers 20 underprivileged government-run schools, in non-urban areas across Goa with free access to books, reading support and teacher training programs. This academic year the mobile library will reach over 2000 students in over 50 classrooms. The participating schools receive Book Boxes which contains a wide variety of reading material, hand selected by the Bookworm team, based on the kind of school, reading levels, teacher response, nature of children, multilingual or bilingual, boy-girl ratio, interests, location to link to their socio cultural context, etc. Teachers are encouraged to send books home to build on reading at home which supports reading and literacy practice. Teacher training programs and active library sessions are offered to help teachers connect library books to curriculum to improve the reading and learning experience of the child. SPREADING THE MAGIC OF READING. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 PAYAL BANQUET HALL 6:00PM The Halloween Masquerade 2011 will support the free programs of the Bookworm Children's Mobile Library, Goa, India, a community partnership program of The Book Treasury International. For tickets contact: reneecouti...@yahoo.ca 3410 Semenyk Court, Mississauga, ON, L5C4P9 MORE ABOUT Bookworm in Goa http://goabookworm.wordpress.com/about/ See also: http://goabookworm.wordpress.com/
Re: [Goanet] re DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT LEA VAZ RANGEL-RIBEIRO
Thank you, dear Eugene! Regards, Victor From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 8:13 PM Subject: [Goanet] re DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT LEA VAZ RANGEL-RIBEIRO My heartfelt sympathies to Victor and his family on the death of his wife Lea. I met her twice in Toronto, the last time at the Toronto Goan Convention. She was stately and carried herself with grace. I remember her quoting from my piece in the Toronto convention souvenir in her talk at the convention. I was happy that she cared to go through the souvenir and find what I said was worthy of quoting. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Eugene Correia
[Goanet] Stop Corruption- Paintings by School Children(2)
On 3 September 2011 05:55, cormolcar cola...@yahoo.com wrote: I am happy that children are being encouraged to do the above. Writing, Painting and Speaking are all beneficial activites. I am concerned, however, about two elements: One present, the Other missing. PRESENT: Participation in rallies. Is this a platform for partisan political persuasion? No. This is a platform for a strong Lokpal Law against corruption. Not for or against any Political party. Who will choose the speakers at these rallies? Who will be funding these rallies? Will the organisers declare their 'non-corruption' status under oath - before they are allowed to speak or otherwise participate in these rallies? Will these children be BUSED in and otherwise ENCOURAGED (refreshments etc will be provided) to attend the rallies? All the rallies have been non-partisan. Most of the speakers who spoke at these rallies were the same ones who had spoken at the 'GBA' or the 'GRA' Rallies, which too were on specific issues like the Regional Plan or the SEZs and not for or against any particular party in particular. This Rally too was against the issue of corruption, not a Political Party propaganda. In this particular Rally, majority of the speakers who spoke were students themselves. Teachers and principals also spoke. Nobody was forced. Consent was obtained from all concerned including their parents. Organizers spent their own money. An anti-corruption oath was taken at the Martyrs memorial. I am assuming that as these are children, non-coerced CONSENT has been obtained from their parents wrt their participation at non-school events. Or, is it likely that participation has been/ is/ will be as voluntary as the 'enforced Goa bandh'? Consent was obtained. Nobody was forced. There were no political slogans for or against any political outfit. Only slogans like Anna Hazare Zindabad, Bharat Mata ki Jai, Vande Mataram and Jai Hind filled the air. There was a sense of jubilation and a festive atmosphere all round. The students were extremely happy that they had contributed in some way or the other in this crusade against corruption. They were accorded a royal welcome when they arrived. MISSING: Probably the most crucial element in the drive against corruption. i.e. A declaration (by their parents who are providing the consent) that they themselves have not been corrupt, are not corrupt and (by the children) that they will not seek personal advancement via corrupt means. An oath was taken at the martyr's memorial but in any case, ours is a fight against the system rather than against any particular individual actually. For, it is one thing to call out the name of Mahatma Gandhi and Anna Hazare (and Jesus Christ for that matter), it is another to practice the sacrifice and simplicity of their lifestyles. This Rally was not about moral preaching. Ours was a rally called out to demand a strong Lokpal. Even Gandhi fought for strong laws to combat untouchability. If Not: It will be like going to church/satsanghs etc every-whenever and listening to boring (or fiery) platitude-filled sermaos/bhashans from corrupt priests and other alleged GodMen (and we all know that there are corrupt folks among this lot) or listening to Politicians who will point 1 finger at another politician even though 4 fingers could well be pointing towards the SadhuSant/Saint himself. Exactly our point. Ours is therefore a fight against the system rather than being for or against any political party. We want a strong system to be put in place. We are fighting for a strong citizens charter with strong penalties imposed on those officials who do not deliver services to the public within the stipulated time prescribed in the charters. There are absolutely NO lead individuals in their group who are tainted with coruption..and that ALL funding is non-Kala Pani. To the best of my knowledge, nobody is tainted with corruption. The IAC has declared the source of their funding on their website. More details will be uploaded shortly. In our rallies, each of us contributed. regards, Sandeep
Re: [Goanet] Death: Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
Thank you, dear Frederick, for posting this announcement, and for your kind words. Warm personal regards, Victor From: Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 9:42 PM Subject: [Goanet] Death: Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Our condolences to long-time Goanetter writer, editor and novelist Victor Rangel-Ribeiro on the death of his wife Lea, who passed away last evening at Monroe, US. May Victor have strength to bear with the loss of his life partner and close collaborator. In recent years, I had got to know Lea quite closely, one of the many friends made over Goanet, and she was most supportive when Victor spent long hours mentoring younger talent back in Goa, via the GoaWriters network and other initiatives. Condolence messages to Victor can be emailed via vrangel...@aol.com FN * * * Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecilia Vaz of Assagao and New York; mother/mother-in-law of Eva Ribeiro Wickoff/Christopher Wickoff and Eric/Liz Rangel-Ribeiro; grandmother of Dana, Ria, and Morgan Murray, and Tatijana and Natacha Rangel-Ribeiro; sister-in-law of Oscar/Erika Rangel-Ribeiro of Geneva and Lyra Ribeiro Srinivasan of Lincroft, NJ, sister/sister-in-law of Dominic/Marilyn Vaz of New York; aunt of Christopher/Rosemary Vasan, Allen/Carolina Vasan, Philip/Tina Vasan, Mireya/Charles Carlsen, Gita/Patrik Thollesson, Ludivine/Luc Perret of Geneva, Christine Ribeiro Opie of London, and Rani Vaz/Michael Moebius of New York; great-aunt to Kiera Vasan, Kristen and Daniela Vasan, Peter and Julia Vasan, Katie and Kevin Carlsen, and Emilie and Daniela Thollesson, and Cecilia Moebius, by the grace of God passed away most peacefully at her residence in Monroe, New Jersey, USA on the evening of September 1, 2011. FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org
Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Ema and Jose, Lea valued your friendship and looked forward to our next meeting. Alas, it was not to be. Warm regards, Victor From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Ema and I are saddened to hear of the passing, of Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Rangel. She was ill for some time but managed to carry through with grace. We feel previleged that we knew such a delightful and gracious lady who also distinguished herself in the field of music. VRR, our prayers and love are with you at this very difficult time for you. Ema and Jose Colaco On 1 September 2011 21:18, goa obit goao...@gmail.com wrote: DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecilia Vaz of Assagao and New York; mother/mother-in-law of Eva Ribeiro Wickoff/Christopher Wickoff and Eric/Liz Rangel-Ribeiro; grandmother of Dana, Ria, and Morgan Murray, and Tatijana and Natacha Rangel-Ribeiro; sister-in-law of Oscar/Erika Rangel-Ribeiro of Geneva and Lyra Ribeiro Srinivasan of Lincroft, NJ, sister/sister-in-law of Dominic/Marilyn Vaz of New York; aunt of Christopher/Rosemary Vasan, Allen/Carolina Vasan, Philip/Tina Vasan, Mireya/Charles Carlsen, Gita/Patrik Thollesson, Ludivine/Luc Perret of Geneva, Christine Ribeiro Opie of London, and Rani Vaz/Michael Moebius of New York; great-aunt to Kiera Vasan, Kristen and Daniela Vasan, Peter and Julia Vasan, Katie and Kevin Carlsen, and Emilie and Daniela Thollesson, and Cecilia Moebius, by the grace of God passed away most peacefully at her residence in Monroe, New Jersey, USA on the evening of September 1, 2011.
[Goanet] NEWS: Orissa seeks to tax big iron ore profits (Reuters)
Moneycontrol » News » Wire News Orissa seeks to tax big iron ore profits Published on Sat, Sep 03, 2011 at 23:51 | Source : Reuters By Jatindra Dash BHUBANESWAR (Reuters) - Orissa, India's biggest iron ore producing state, has sought a new tax on mining profits and a higher royalty on steel feedstock, underlining a growing push from provincial governments and the steel industry to keep natural resources at home. The chief minister of Orissa, which accounts for about a third of India's iron ore production, wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh this week, saying mining firms' gains should be taxed because they were benefiting beyond any measure of reasonable returns. In less than a decade iron ore prices have increased more than ten fold. This is generating super normal rents or windfall gain far exceeding the level of investment or risk involved in the activities, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote in a letter. I am concerned about the huge profits accruing to merchant mining companies, a large number of which are in private hands, said the letter, a copy of which is in possession of Reuters. While states have no power to impose taxes or ban exports, Patnaik's letter shows the growing pressure on the central government to keep resources to meet domestic demand, a move that is hitting exports from the world's third largest supplier of iron ore. The central government has stopped short of a countrywide ban, but it has raised freight rates and quadrupled export taxes on iron ore to discourage exports and ensure domestic steelmakers have enough of the raw material. The states of Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka have also demanded a ban on iron ore exports. Last year Karnataka imposed a ban on movement of the commodity but has since been asked to lift it by the Supreme Court. AUSTRALIA-LIKE TAX Such moves have seen India's iron ore exports fall for the first time in a decade last year, and shipments could halve over the next five years as it feeds the expansion of its steel industry. Lower shipments from India should help bolster prices that have already more than trebled from late 2008, as massive increases in global supply are only expected to come through by 2015 and demand from top consumer China rises. Part of the reason that has kept India a top supplier of iron ore is its lack of technology to use iron ore fines, the sandy material that typically contains 55-65 percent iron and which comprises around 70 percent of its annual output of about 200 million tonnes. But there is a growing move among Indian steelmakers, whose traditional steel blast furnaces can use only iron ore lumps, to invest in more pelletizing and sintering plants that can take the iron ore fines now mostly exported to China. Patnaik said iron ore miners' huge profits were generating calls to nationalise mineral resources and sought royalty on the commodity be raised from 10 percent now. He also called for a tax on windfall gains on iron ore mining. The Australian government has announced that a Mineral Resource Rent Tax of 30 percent on iron ore which will be applicable from July 1, 2012, he wrote. On the same lines, a Mineral Resource Rent Tax should be levied on iron ore, to be charged at 50 percent of the surplus rent, and should accrue to the states. As and when the surplus rent decreases the tax too will automatically decrease. The letter did not give further details on the tax proposal. Australia's controversial 30 percent tax on iron ore and coal mines with annual profits of $50 million or more is due to start in the middle of next year. (Editing by Krittivas Mukherjee)
Re: [Goanet] Condolences on the death of Lea Vaz Rangel-Rebeiro
Dear Ana Maria, As the saying goes in Konkani, ghor maka khaung yeta. The empty house is ready to swallow me. But that is part of life, isn't it? The house is empty, and yet Lea's presence fills the house. Warm regards, Victor From: Ana Maria de souza-Goswami anamari...@dataone.in To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 10:48 PM Subject: [Goanet] Condolences on the death of Lea Vaz Rangel-Rebeiro Dear Victor, My heartfelt condolences on the death of Lea. I am so so sorry to read about it in the Goanet. Its a pity when you come next to Goa, Lea won't be at your side. I am sure most of us will miss her grace and poise and her friendliness. May her sould rest in piece. Take care Victor Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] ANTI-CORRUPTION OR ANTI CONGRESS?
ANTI-CORRUPTION OR ANTI CONGRESS? Averthanus L. D’Souza. The present writer is neither a spokesperson for nor even a sympathizer of the present political party which goes under the name of the Congress Party. It is a matter of history that the party which currently masquerades as the Congress Party is not the original Congress which was nurtured by stalwarts like Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and others. That Party was not only truncated by ideological differences among rival factions, it was even disconnected from its original ethical moorings by powerful individuals who steered the party in directions which were antithetical to its original orientations. Evolution, at least in political terms, ensures that ideologies change and get confused. Many ideologies which, at one time were held to be sacred, have disappeared from the political spectrum. National Socialism (Nazism), Fascism, Marxist Socialism and other variations of socialism have long passed into oblivion. So it is no surprise that parties like the Indian National Congress have become distorted by forces which are often beyond their control. It is therefore necessary to bear in mind that we are dealing with present political realities and not tilting at ghostly windmills in a Quixotic world of imaginary giants. Corruption in the corridors of power, maladministration in the bureaucracy and rampant graft at the lowest levels of public service have become so pervasive that the common man has lost patience with the entire system of governance. Being ignorant of the mechanisms of governance and the systems which drive the wheels of administration, the common man can only have recourse to a display of his frustration in the form of protest gatherings and slogan shouting in public areas. When frustration reaches a critical level it only takes a spark to set the tinder on fire. Like a forest fire, a carelessly thrown match-stick or a cigarette butt can cause a conflagration which defies human efforts to douse it. Such is the case of the recent mass ‘uprising’ of the citizens of India against corruption. It needed very little persuasion to bring the masses out into the streets. They were not influenced by any of the rhetoric of the so-called ‘leaders’ of the anti-corruption movement; neither were they particularly enamoured by the erudite explanations of the legal luminaries who crafted the Jan Lokpal Bill. The people simply rallied around the impulse of a movement which promised to rid them of corruption in public services. How this was to be achieved and the intricacies of the instruments to be deployed were of little or no concern to the “Common Man.” This is where our astute politicians, specially of the far right, saw the opportunity of exploiting this concern of the Common Man to achieve their objective of bringing about the downfall of the government in power. For a long time they have attempted to seize political control by using the methods provided by the Constitution of India. They have never really accepted the premises on which the Constitution of India has been based. In fact they have prepared their own version of a Constitution which will radically alter the nature of the Indian State. Even a cursory acquaintance with the writings of their “founding fathers” will reveal that they are committed to abrogating the present Constitution of India and replacing it with their own version. Every detail has been carefully worked out – even to the extent of changing the name of “India” to “Bharat.” Given the opportunity, they will establish a theocratic State in which minorities will have no rights but will be permitted to exist only by sufferance by the majority. It is important to understand this fundamental ideological perspective in order to make any sense of what is happening in the context of the so-called movement against corruption. The final objective is not to remove corruption from the system, because they themselves have benefitted immensely from the system which permits corruption; rather their objective is to overthrow the government by means which are extra-constitutional and undemocratic. The popular resentment against corruption has come as a handy tool with which to bring down a duly elected government. The strident calls for the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of Ministers to step down is clear evidence of the real intentions of the forces behind the anti-corruption movement. The very real problem of corruption has become a useful smoke-screen from behind which to topple the government. In effect this is a dangerous enterprise because not only will it bring down the government, but it will also bring down the very edifice on which the governance of this country has been built. The Constitution of India
Re: [Goanet] Demise of Lea Vaz Rangel Ribeiro
She often spoke of our visit to your home, Vivian. Thank you for your words of comfort, and my compliments to your wife. We will meet again! Regards, Victor From: Vivian A. DSouza socorro...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 10:58 PM Subject: [Goanet] Demise of Lea Vaz Rangel Ribeiro It is indeed very sad to hear the news of the demise of Lea, wife of GoaNettter Victor Rangel Ribeiro. My Condolences to Victor and to his extended family. Lea was a very charming lady and a highly accomplished musician and educator . Her passing will be .devastating to Victor. Just wanted him to know that he is very much in our thoughts as we pray for his departed wife..
Re: [Goanet] Reponse to Fred's Who's Goan Where? in Heraldo (Mervyn Lobo)
By the way John still lives in Toronto, more specifically in Mississauga, and not lived in Uganda and Canada, as Fred mention.,? --- Merwyn, obviously you find it hard to read my posts. Check that Fred used the past tense lived and, in that context, my letting him know that John still lives in Canada seems perfect. I have not been given any prescription drugs for my surgery and my mental faculties are the same as they were when I went for the operation. To make a connection between my illness and my writing shows your insensibility to a person who has almost recovered from his surgery. You fall into the same category as Selma whose i-don't-care attitude and inflated ego seems to come in the way of carrying on a debate without taking a pot-shot at a person's illness. ISince you are unable to decipher the written word, I suggest you run a test on your brain. I pray that your and Selma enjoy the best of health till your last day on earth. Eugene
Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT LEA VAZ RANGEL-RIBEIRO
Dear Mervyn and Elsie, Although we had never met, Lea and I had heard of you even as you had heard of us. The world has shrunk and our lives are now intertwined. I thank you for your message and wish that God grant your family peace as well. Warm regards, Victor From: Mervyn Elsie Maciel mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 3:16 AM Subject: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT LEA VAZ RANGEL-RIBEIRO Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Victor(except in cyberspace) and Lea, I send my heartfelt condolences to Victor and the family on their great loss. May the Good Lord grant peace to Lea's soul and strength to Victor and the family at this sad time. Mervyn Elsie(Maciel)
[Goanet] Daily Grook #1033
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[Goanet] Income certificates
INCOME CERTIFICATES This is a important requirement to obtain various schemes,employment and subsidies etc The process is of filling a form at Panchayat/ Municpal level. The application is supported by an Affidavit sworn by the applicant. The less said about the sanctity of this legal provision is best avoided There are very few instances, where the Affidavit is contested and action taken when it is found to be false Hence Affidavit is a mere formality and a ritual.The Secretary bonafide trusts the veracity of this sacred document for further recommendations.and is not subjected to any inquiry on his own due to various reasons. The salaried class/pensioners have unassailable proof, which does not find favour for hassle free service. The next higher authority implicitly relies on the report at lower level without raising any queries Then those without regular employment, self employed find it easy to manipulate the system Imagine a doctor couple taking advantage of library facility having a hospital and fleet of cars, thus denying a more deserving student Then the clause that the income constitutes of every member listed in the ration card What right does the head of the family to compute the income of his children as the total income It is reasonable and fair to state the income of the parents alone for considerations It cannot suppose that every member contributes towards family income in total or in part to form a base for total income to be reckoned with Then the delay in finally getting the certificate is uncertain of the period Most of the time is lost in getting the clearance from the local authority, who always appear to be burdened with multiple tasks all the time and for whom these are no priorities at all Nelson lopes chinchinim 9850926276
Re: [Goanet] Heartfelt Condolences
Dear Joel, And recently Lea remembered you taking us to the ruined house of the Visconde de Bardez, and also to the mound of stones marking the spot where Raoji Rane was slain in the 1890s. Best of all, she remembered the cantam that you picked for her from the shrubs that grew alongside the road Warm regards, Victor From: joe...@gmail.com joe...@gmail.com To: vrangel...@aol.com Cc: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 6:04 AM Subject: [Goanet] Heartfelt Condolences Dear Victor, I am shocked by the very sad news of Lea's passing away. Of course, I knew that she was sick, but death... I didn't expect it. Kindly accept my heartfelt sympathies and also convey it to your family members. On the few occasions I had the privilege of meeting Lea, she always proved be ever so friendly and kind, and filled with joy. I still remember her seated at the piano at your ancestral house in Porvorim. Lea leaves behind very happy memories while she left for her Eternal home. I wish her eternal happiness, and to you... all the courage to brave the immense loss. Regards, Joel. PS: A few pictures at my FlickR photostream in humble tribute to a great person, who had her ancestral roots in my little village: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105787398/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105244785/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105787856/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105245443/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105245651/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105788094/in/photostream
[Goanet] BJP will not support Anna leadership?
Very strange indeed. Is this a ploy to make the waters turbulent so that the public finds it difficult to decipher the actual agenda behind the anti-corruption movement? No one can underestimate the capabilites of right wing fanatical groups. Every shade of the Anna Hazare campaign reveals a right-wing blue print, no matter that the Bharat Mata portrait has disappeared from the backdrop and Gandhiji gets blown up. The elements around Anna Hazare are enough to understand the game plan. Who says the right wing groups Anna Hazare to be leader? they only want this Bramachari villager to up the anti-corruption momentum until the next elections. The public emotions have to be kept burning until the BJP exploits the movement in their favour. Does not Anna Hazare know it? He probably knows what he is doing. Ensuring an early election to help the opposition cash in on the anti-congress sentiment. What has happened to the Bellary mining issue? Swamy Agnivesh has done the right thing in ditching the Anna Team bec' it was evident that they were using him to woo secular forces. Now that Agnivesh is gone Anna will realise the impact. Even justice Hegde was nervous about the way Anna was sailing. So now BJP is trying to give the impression that they are not behind the anti-corruption mania building in the country. But the people are wise. 50,000 to 1,00,000 is not a mass movement in a billion population. -Soter
Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
Thank you, Floriano, for your very kind words. They are much appreciated. Best regards, Victor From: floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro The Goa Su-Raj Party condoles the death of Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, the dear wife of long standing goanetter Victor Rangel-Ribeiro with deep sympathies. May her good soul rest in eternal peace. floriano goasuraj - Original Message - From: goa obit goao...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 6:48 AM Subject: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecilia Vaz of Assagao and New York; mother/mother-in-law of Eva Ribeiro Wickoff/Christopher Wickoff and Eric/Liz Rangel-Ribeiro; grandmother of Dana, Ria, and Morgan Murray, and Tatijana and Natacha Rangel-Ribeiro; sister-in-law of Oscar/Erika Rangel-Ribeiro of Geneva and Lyra Ribeiro Srinivasan of Lincroft, NJ, sister/sister-in-law of Dominic/Marilyn Vaz of New York; aunt of Christopher/Rosemary Vasan, Allen/Carolina Vasan, Philip/Tina Vasan, Mireya/Charles Carlsen, Gita/Patrik Thollesson, Ludivine/Luc Perret of Geneva, Christine Ribeiro Opie of London, and Rani Vaz/Michael Moebius of New York; great-aunt to Kiera Vasan, Kristen and Daniela Vasan, Peter and Julia Vasan, Katie and Kevin Carlsen, and Emilie and Daniela Thollesson, and Cecilia Moebius, by the grace of God passed away most peacefully at her residence in Monroe, New Jersey, USA on the evening of September 1, 2011.
[Goanet] Song for the day
The CASCADEShttp://www.youtube.com/artist/The_Cascades?feature=watch_video_title-Rhythm Of the Rain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQstQST1GiMfeature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] Lea Rangel-Ribeiro
Indeed we had years of happiness, dear Roland, fifty-seven of them! We took the rough with the smooth, but the good times outweighed the bad. I too look forward to meeting you, and we should make that happen. Warm regards, Victor From: Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com To: 'Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!' goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 4:02 PM Subject: [Goanet] Lea Rangel-Ribeiro Dear Victor, Solace and strength to you and your family on the demise of Lea. Condolences, but also best wishes on the celebration of her life and the many years of happiness you must have had together. The sorrow will go, but that must remain. I have not had the pleasure of meeting you or Lea except on telephone and therefore look forward to meeting you in person someday, may it be soon, either in the US or in Goa. With regards, Roland. Toronto.
[Goanet] Konkani and the Silence of the Goan Catholic
Konkani and the Silence of the Goan Catholic: The Concanim Series (A version of the post was first published in the Gomantak Times 31 Aug 2011) There was a commotion in Cyberia a couple of weeks ago, around some of the observations made by Adv. Uday Bhembre in the course of an interview. The statement that caused so much of consternation was made in explanation of why Adv. Bhembre opposes grants-in-aid to schools that impart primary education in English. To give a sense of what irked the cyber-Goemcars, the statement by Adv. Bhembre is extracted in some length below. “Let me narrate to you a glaring incident that happened in my life. When I was the Independent MLA of Margao in 1985-89, I was invited by the Grace Church Parish to speak to the youth on Culture. The audience comprised of young boys between 20 to 25 years of age, to my surprise there were no girls. I don't know. The three preceding speakers spoke in English and I spoke in Konkani. During the question and answer session the Priest requested them to ask questions, I too requested them. But they did not respond, later the priest told me that if I had spoken in English perhaps they would have understood. Then I asked him (priest) why they did not understand. “They did not understand because you spoke in Konkani and not English”, the priest replied. It was all the more astonishing that all of these youth were Goans and did not understand or might not want to speak in Konkani. And if that was situation in 1988 what would it be now? So that kind of a situation is bound to develop according to me if English is encouraged at primary level itself in Goa. Adv. Bhembre is perhaps not the first person to face this strange situation, given the two other similar situations this column will narrate, but perhaps Adv. Bhembre (and the friendly parish priest) may have misinterpreted the situation they faced. The first of the situations took place in a training session for rookie ‘announcers’ for the AIR. The crowd was largely English speaking and faced with a Konkani speaking staff member of the radio station. The session was a nightmare though, for not a single question presented by the trainer drew a response from the audience. It seemed as if the explanation articulated by Adv. Bhembre, would have held good here as well, a crowd of young Goans, brought up to be English speaking, and yet unable to speak in Konkani. Subsequent to the training session, asking one of the members of the audience if it was the case that she did not speak or understand Konkani, drew a fierce response. ‘Ofcourse not!’ she responded, opening her eyes wide. ‘I sing in Konkani, I do the readings in Church, I can manage quite well in Konkani. But his (referring to the trainer) Konkani is different no?’ This response affirmed the capacity of the silent audience to speak and understand Konkani, but it provided no reason as to why, because there were two different Konkanis in operation, the response of one of the Konkani speakers should be silence. This reason was provided in another conversation, this time round with a Catholic priest. In the course of our conversations around Konknai, this priest indicated a strong friendship he enjoyed with a Hindu gentleman. At one point however, the priest recounted that he was reproached by his friend; ‘Why is it that you never speak to me in Konkani’ the friend asked. To this question the priest responded that he felt ashamed, since his friend’s Konkani was so perfect, so pure, whereas his own was the ‘impure’ version that the Catholics speak. This deep-rooted sense of inferiority of their version of Konkani is the reason for this silence among vast sections of the Konkani-speaking Catholic population in Goa. This sense of inferiority is not the result only of the dominance of the *Antruzi* variant since the legislation of the Official Language Act in 1987. The hierarchy that privileges *Antruzi* is the result of larger theoretical understandings that have been deeply grounding in society, since they came into operation since the nineteenth century, though to be sure these understandings have been underlined by teachings in school since 1987. This silence is not a uniquely Goan phenomenon however. This response in silence has famously been highlighted by the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu in his exploration of the power dynamics among dialects within France and their relationship with ‘official French’. Bourdieu points out that as a result of the active diminishing of the legitimacy of other variants of the language, and the stress of auto-correction that persons who do not naturally possess a facility with the official variant encounter, there is a tendency of working-class *children to eliminate themselves from the educational system*, or to *resign themselves* to vocational courses and training.* **He also pointed out to the unease and **‘the hesitation leading to silence’*, which may overcome individuals from lower-class
[Goanet] COPA GOA 2011 NEWS
VANXIM DIVAR DUBAI CHAMPS Russell Rodrigues Jr. in the 5th minute and Russell Rodrigues Sr. in the 12th minute scored one goal each in the second half as Vanxim Divar Dubai took the significant win towards the Copa Goa 2011 in the Goan inter village football tournament organized by United Goans Dubai and played at Dulsco Sports club Dubai. Both Divar and CAC Cansaulim had skill full players who played for Goa and India. With Orlando Vegas dominating the game in the midfield, but the forwards could not get any ball in the nets for Cansaulim because the strong defiance of Vanxim Divar, Lynton and Bambola kept the Cansaulim lads at bay. In the second half coach Savio Azavedo had changed the format of the match, the Cansaulim boys had to wonder where to go about, while Johnny Avinash moved both the flanks to pass the ball to Russell Rodrigues Sr. and Russell do no mistake to convert the ball into the nets and put Vanxim Divar into the lead in the 5th minute, in another move Lynton passed the ball to Russell Jr., dribbling the Cansaulim lads Russell takes the long 10 yard shot to put Vanxim Divar on the driver’s sit in the 12th minute of the second half. In the semifinals Vanxim Divar beat Siolim United and CAC Cansaulim beat Fr. Agnel Pilar EKFC to fight for the champion’s trophy Copa Goa 2011. The first match played for the 3rd and 4th Place between Siolim United Fr. Agnel Pilar EKFC, Siolim united had better players and gave good delivery while Fr. Agnel Pilar had good chances but failed to score. Siolim United won the match by 1-0 to bag the 3rd place. In an eventful evening the second match played between Salcette Goans taking on Bardez Goans, kept the Goan crowed entertained. Both teams with players of 80’s 90’s with Franky Barrato captained the Salcette Goans, while Ex. Dempo’s William Machado had the captain cap to lead the Bardez side. Salcette lads played well but Bardez Bulls took the lead in the first half from the right midfield Peter Simoes scored for Bardez, while in the second half Franky pulled a 30yard shot to equalize. In the tie breaker Peter, Joeboy William scored for Bardez while Franky Victor scored while Benny missed for Salcette Goans, Bardez won the match by 4 – 3. Mickey Pacheco was the chief guest, Gave a speech to the crowed where the Goans where happy to receive his massage of getting better future for the children of Goa and to fight for the right. People from all over Emirates came to watch the Goan inter village football grand finals an event full evening and Goan getting together at on place due to Eid holidays in Dubai. Fr. Desmond of St. Anthony’s high school Monte de Guirim - Goa was the guest of honor. Mr. Nelson Silveria Chairman of United Goans Dubai and the main sponsor of the tournament gave few words on the event. Fr. Desmond and Mr. Nelson gave away the prizes for the Best Player of the tournament went to Johnny of Vanxim Divar, Best Goalkeeper was grabbed by Mario of Vanxim Divar, Best Midfielder of the tournament was awarded to Orlando Vegas of CAC Cansaulim, The highest goal scorer was Kinsley of CAC Cansaulim, Fair play team was given to the young players team Sirlim Sports Club and the Best goal scorer was awarded to Terence of St. Anthony’s Siolim. Mr. Mickey Pacheco gave way the Champions trophy along with the cash prize to the team VANXIM DIVAR DUBAI. Before going on to the big Cup winners Bonny Fernandes, organizer of the Copa Goa 2011 Goan inter village tournament in Dubai, gave the word of Thanks. THANKS BONNY DUBAI
[Goanet] Fwd: LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS
Please ignore my previous post as I made a spelling error in it. Please publish this. -Original Message- From: Anil Desai 1. My only criticism was that after the organisers declared that there would be a question and answer session at the end, this was cancelled for lack of time ... . Response: It is a relief that you attended and have only one criticism as opposed to the myriads who chose not to attend and yet have so much to fault :-( However, I must set the record straight. The programme clearly stated that the Q A session would be at the end of the session. It did take place as timetabled and all the questions raised related to Carmen Miranda's presentation. You can check the programme by selecting Saturday 23 July at http://www.goaukconvention.co.uk/events.aspx Eddie Fernandes My Response: Dear Eddie, Thank you for your reply. I was there for the talk . At the end of the talk, Carmen was invited to sit on the dais for question and answer session and then the impromptu talk ( it is not on the programme) given by Shri U D Kamat meant there was no time left for Q A with Carmen. Having met Carmen before with two of my closest CATHOLIC friends(shock, horror!!!), I have tremendous respect for Carmen and her work. I would have liked to be there for QA at least to register my appreciation of her work and also to Thank GOA for giving her a platform. I am glad that QA did happen at the end. Where did I go wrong in my first post on this subject? As a rabid 'Hindu extremist', I should not have objected to U D Kamat's talk for three reasons but mainly for the first one: 1. He is a Hindu 2. He is a very good friend of my brother 3. He is a gentleman. Your reply is appreciated. Anil Desai
Re: [Goanet] Remembering Lea...
Frederick and Edgar, I am quite overwhelmed, and so will the children be when I share these images with them. A million thanks, Victor From: Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 5:16 PM Subject: [Goanet] Remembering Lea... Some photos from the Toronto convention, which feature Lea Rangel-Ribeiro, who passed away earlier this morning (Goa time, yesterday evening in the US) ... thanks to Edgar for the images. http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2713945309/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2710969623/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2714252970/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2713441791/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2714753054/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2713939305/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2714753920/in/photostream/ Lea at the Toronto convention -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Updated: http://goabooks.wordpress.com
[Goanet] Mind Reading: Positive Psychologist Martin Seligman on the Good Life – TIME Healthland
http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/13/mind-reading-positive-psychologist-martin-seligman-on-the-good-life/
Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
Thank you, Bernado. Gratefully accepted! Very best regards, Victor From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goanet@lists.goanet.org goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 10:24 PM Subject: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Heartfelt sympathies to Victor and family. BC
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 24th Sunday of the Year
4-Sep-2011 Dear Friend, There are moments in our lives when we get very angry and upset with people who keep hurting us again and again. We can tolerate and forgive once or twice, but isn't there a limit to forgiveness? Won't people think we are weak, and step all over us? Don't we have the right to hit back? The world says: 'Hit back!' But God says: Forgive! Only forgiveness breaks the cycle of hate. Forgiveness reveals the greatness and strength of our love! Have a peace-filled weekend forgiving and being forgiven! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: Twenty-Fourth Sunday - How often should I forgive another? 11-Sep-2011 Sirach 27:30-28:7; Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Today's first reading from the book of Sirach reminds us that if we seek to avenge the wrong done to us we will not be forgiven the wrongs we ourselves commit against the Lord. If we ourselves are not forgiving how can we obtain pardon from our God? The Book of Sirach suggests that we should be constantly aware of the end of our life, of death itself and not let the sun set on our anger. Life is too short to hold on to grudges. The time may come suddenly when we regret, after the person concerned is no more, that we did not do in life all we could have done to improve our relationship. Are you ready to forgive your neighbour? Graham Staines, an Australian missionary, along with his family, was working among the socially outcast lepers in the state of Orissa, India. On January 23, 1999, he along with his two little sons - Philip and Timothy, were brutally burnt alive in their jeep by a group of Hindu fundamentalists led by one Dara Singh. The aftermath of this gory incident was nationally televised. What moved us to tears when we watched TV was the sight of Mrs. Staines asking Jesus to forgive her husband's murderers. She prayed that Jesus might touch the heart of these men (murderers) so that they may not do to others what they had done to her husband and children. In the brutal murder of Mr. Staines and his children by Dara Singh and his gang, we see the triumph of barbarism, and in the forgiveness of Mrs. Staines, we see the triumph of faith and goodness; we see in her forgiveness the triumph of the human spirit touched by Christ. John Rose in 'John's Sunday Homilies' In the Gospel it is ironic that Peter should ask Jesus about forgiving others; after the resurrection he would be the first one to need the Lord's forgiveness. The Jewish Law allowed people to retaliate in some circumstances so Peter thought he was being very generous when he suggested that forgiving a person who had repeatedly done wrong, seven times would be the upper limit. Peter expected Jesus to praise him for his generosity in forgiveness. Jesus instead raises the upper limit: Not seven times, but I tell you, seventy-seven times! There can be, there has to be no limit to forgiveness, -that is the way God forgives and we are called to be God-like in our forgiveness of others. To illustrate the point Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving steward and the point to be underlined is the huge debt he was forgiven and how little he himself was ready to forgive. According to oriental tradition, the king had every right to order his official to be sold, along with his wife and children and all his property, in payment of the debt. The guilty official threw himself at the mercy of the king who had pity on him and forgave him everything. What the servant owed the official was a much smaller amount than the official owed the king. Yet despite the servant's plea the official put him in prison until his relatives and friends would get him the money. That official stood condemned because he was not mindful of how much he himself had been forgiven by the king. We cannot take the forgiveness of God for granted and abuse his generosity. We might be quick in our condemnation of the official but we must remember that sometimes we ourselves can be hard, cold and unforgiving, especially when the offence has been repeated once too often. Yet, forgiveness is accepting an apology graciously at face value without wanting to test it out. Ultimately forgiveness is a way of living, a way of choosing to respond with love no matter what the response, it goes on no matter what the price. Forgive and forget Our response to being wronged, to having a precious trust betrayed, to our own facilities, is often a mixture of resentment, disappointment, anger, despair, mixed in with a craving for justice and a seedling of forgiveness struggling for survival someplace in our emotionally turbulent hearts. It is vital for our wellbeing that this seedling not only survives but triumphs. Justice is essential, reasonable, arguable and human. Forgiveness is mysterious, exciting, energising, life-giving, painful and divine. It is a response of love. There are aspects to forgiveness that are inextricably linked, the
Re: [Goanet] Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India,
Marshall Mendonza wrote: My post consisted of two reference points- 1. denial of long term visas to Christians of Pakistan. 2. denial of benefits to dalits of christianity and islam Anybody who has read all other posts in this thread (i.e. in the thread entitled Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India) would know that its context was solely the recent issuing of long-term Indian visas for Christian and Buddhist minorities in Pakistan. It had nothing to do with any of the extraneous chauvinistic religious, casteist or political causes espoused by sundry political activists on Goanet fighting their own self-serving battles against the Indian state, its founders, its present or past governments, its various political parties and/or its people at large. It certainly had nothing to do with Dalits or Islam. Therefore, nobody should have any problem understanding my attempt to provide accurate information within the proper context in my last post. No secular person would also find it appropriate to appeal to divisive religious sentiments of Goanetters using political smear tactics to cover up for misleading them in the first place on the issue of long-term visas. Regarding the extraneous political, religious and casteist claims made in the post appended below, I hope someone who has proper knowledge of the Indian constitution, of all the secular laws adopted under it, and of what Dr. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Harendra Coomar Mookerjee, Sarojini Naidu, Frank Anthony, etc. argued and did in the founding of the secular Indian republic, would check the accuracy of the facts (if any) contained in it. Cheers, Santosh Marshall Mendonza wrote: Response: As usual Santosh has jumped the gun without fully understanding what I wrote and in what context. Pehaps it was the Hindutva reference I made in my post which propelled him to his impulsive reaction. My post consisted of two reference points- 1. denial of long term visas to Christians of Pakistan. 2. denial of benefits to dalits of christianity and islam In the first instance, there is no logical reason or explanation (Santosh's weak explanation being noted) why christians and other religious minorities were excluded from the 1974 Treaty. A possible reason could be that they do not enter the consciousness of Indian officialdom. One of the goanetters (I think Eugene Correia) made the point that the issue of extending long term visas to christians from Pakistan was made to Mr Eduardo Faleiro when he was Minister of State for External Affairs long ago at one of the GOA Conventions. However, nothing apparently came out of it. This anomaly has now been rectified after 37 long years. I have a few relatives who were born in Karachi - before and after partition.Many of them subsequently migrated to the UK or the USA and Canada. Some of them married spouses born in India. While the spouses and children(born in the UK/USA/Canada) were readily granted visas to visit India, those who were born in Karachi were denied or had their requests for visas delayed. Thus putting them to enormous hardships. In some cases, close relatives passed away without ever getting a chance to meet them. In the second instance, all dalits were extended benefits by the Indian state to rectify the social and economic discrimination they faced for over thousands of years. In 1950, a Presidential Order was issued which restricted the benefits only to dalits of Hindu religion. Overnight, the dalits of other faiths were excluded. After a lot of struggle, these benefits were extended to dalits of Sikh and Buddhist religions. Again dalits of christian and islam religions were discriminated against without any logical reason or explanation. Various Committees and Commissions have gone into this and recommended that the benefits be extended to ALL dalits without discriminating on grounds of religion (the latest being the Ranganath Mishra Commission), Many political parties except the BJP (for obvious reasons) and the Congress (playing the soft hindutva card) have supported this action. However this has fallen on deaf ears. And the dalits of christian and islam continue to face discrimination on grounds of religion in a 'secular' country. Regards, Marshall
Re: [Goanet] Stop Corruption- Paintings by School Children(2)
On Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:38:20 -0700, Sandeep Heble wrote : … I am assuming that as these are children, non-coerced CONSENT has been obtained from their parents wrt their participation at non-school events. Or, is it likely that participation has been/ is/ will be as voluntary as the 'enforced Goa bandh'? Consent was obtained. Nobody was forced. There were no political slogans for or against any political outfit. Only slogans like Anna Hazare Zindabad, Bharat Mata ki Jai, Vande Mataram and Jai Hind filled the air. There was a sense of jubilation and a festive atmosphere all round. The students were extremely happy that they had contributed in some way or the other in this crusade against corruption. They were accorded a royal welcome when they arrived. COMMENT: I do not expect anyone on goanet to believe this. Maybe if this was published in the local dailies, some readers may have believed. Does Sandeep know the gravity and legal implications of consent for a minor? Is Sandeep trying to say that either the children brought a written note from their parents to the principal stating they may be allowed to join street rallies? Or that they (the IAC activists) personally met the parents of the minors and have their written consent with them? We have seen recently a spurt of self proclaimed social workers, activists and leaders of the masses in Goa, when none of them have the knowledge of the basic Laws governing the country; nor any foresight. Just a hindsight that some parent is backing them. I do not blame them, their intentions may be good; but when one cannot foresee the outcome of their deeds, they are in for deep trouble themselves and also carry their followers along with them. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Taking the mickey....
out of a convalescing patient, is not just truly bad form but shows breeding, manners maketh a man or a woman. I hope I do not now get the 'C' word treatment suffered by Pinto. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Agreement with Bagla Desh
Mamta Benarjee playing spoil sports. ? India has spent tremendous resources to help Bangla Desh fight the war of independence against their West Pakistan then. Their revolt was being brutally suppressed The people of India had to pay cess for a long time, because of refugees pouring in our country. we lost in men and material trying to stop the influx of refugees ,which was costing India dear in economic terms As the result of Indian intervention , Pakistan suffered humiliating defeat with 90,000 POW. The Bangla desh finally achieved the dream of Independence, But they harboured animosity towards India and paid back by ingratitude The border problems, the terrorists using its land to allow movement into India unchecked Then there are territories deep inside both the countries causing administrative problems, frictions and misunderstandings With a friendly Govt in Bengal it was expected that an acceptable solution was more a reality. The action plan hammered out to solve the outstanding irritants and to reduce the interference and adverse influence of the Chinese Govt, in troubled waters is also at the heart of the proposed agreement. Mamta is not accompanying the P.M. along with other 5 C.M`s in this near historic event, thus raising doubts of uniform understanding It appears that she is having disagreement on the amount of sharing Teesta waters in the ratio of 55% to 45% or %50. 50% It is hoped that right signals will be sent in time by accommodating and narrowing the points of differences India has to prudently avoid surrounded by hostile regimes, that will dissipate scarce resources for monitoring undesirable activities India cannot be seen as the big brother overriding the interests of our immediate neighbours and thus fritter away an opportunity to address the long pending solution of better relations with the country. Nelson lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
Re: [Goanet] Lea Rangel Ribeiro.
We have a cache of fond memories of you as well, dear Eric, years spent together building up the Goan Association of New York, that we were involved in founding, and also years spent in building up Xavierites in North America, which we also helped to found. The soft strains of Chopin melodies that will now occasionally fill my house will come no longer from Lea's hands, but from our daughter Eva's. Much love, Victor From: eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com To: GOA2 goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, September 3, 2011 9:03 AM Subject: [Goanet] Lea Rangel Ribeiro. We extend our sympathies to Victor. Lea was indeed a gentle person. I have witnessed the slow demise of the small community of portuguese speaking Goans of Bombay over the decades, an asset as I saw it. They came largely from a small base in Goa: Assagao and Porvorim, Saligaoand Porvorim, Benaulim, Carona and Curtorim come to mind. The large families of the old gentry were willing to spare a few sons to the 'inglese' world that was gently disdained. They flourished out of nice homes in the old haunts I cherish and miss, from far away. It has been a slow farewell to Mount and Nesbit, Club Back and Claire, Apollo and Napier, Laburnum and Wodehouse, where you could count on picking up the soft strain of a Chopin melody on a sunday morning. Farewell to Lea, also, and thanks for the memories. eric.
[Goanet] OFFTOPIC: Film... and issues from the past
This film reminded me of how issues from the past are played up on, in Goa too, to justify injustices of the present. A very powerful documentary film: Defamation: The Movie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utVkVQnAY64feature=youtu.be -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha
[Goanet] Initiative in Canada to support the reading habit in Goa...
The Bookworm Children's Library is a venture of two educationists, Sujata Noronha and Elaine Mendonca, started in 2007 in St Inez, Goa, India to promote a love for reading among children and to discover the magic of books and reading. The Bookworm Library is now a reading haven that children have come to love and enjoy. The Bookworm Children's Mobile Library was added to its fold in 2007, after schools in nonurban areas expressed an interest in their books and reading programs. This school library program is now in its fifth academic year (June-March) and offers 20 underprivileged government-run schools, in non-urban areas across Goa with free access to books, reading support and teacher training programs. This academic year the mobile library will reach over 2000 students in over 50 classrooms. The participating schools receive Book Boxes which contains a wide variety of reading material, hand selected by the Bookworm team, based on the kind of school, reading levels, teacher response, nature of children, multilingual or bilingual, boy-girl ratio, interests, location to link to their socio cultural context, etc. Teachers are encouraged to send books home to build on reading at home which supports reading and literacy practice. Teacher training programs and active library sessions are offered to help teachers connect library books to curriculum to improve the reading and learning experience of the child. SPREADING THE MAGIC OF READING. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 PAYAL BANQUET HALL 6:00PM The Halloween Masquerade 2011 will support the free programs of the Bookworm Children's Mobile Library, Goa, India, a community partnership program of The Book Treasury International. For tickets contact: reneecouti...@yahoo.ca 3410 Semenyk Court, Mississauga, ON, L5C4P9 MORE ABOUT Bookworm in Goa http://goabookworm.wordpress.com/about/ See also: http://goabookworm.wordpress.com/
[Goanet] Flaxseed: Be Healthy, Stay Safe
http://www.healthiertalk.com/print/4605
[Goanet] How to listen to your body - Judith Orloff - YouTube
Good advice here . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cc3VBpigQgfeature=relmfu
[Goanet] Goa news for September 5, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Mumbai-Goa highway packed due to rain and cancelled trains - Daily News Analysis ily News AnalysisBy Eknath Makne http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGAB6zfN3edoAAtyTEwkHS-jOXuYwurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mumbai-goa-highway-packed-due-to-rain-and-cancelled-trains_1583007 *** 'New Karnataka naval base won't eat into Goa operations' - TwoCircles.net eveloped naval base INS Kadamba in Karnataka, a short distance from Goa, will not make the naval bases in Goa, especially INS Hansa, redundant, a senior Indian Navy official said Saturday. Speaking to reporters, commodore ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFIv0ja_nul8PjIDjwpdqiqYKfoFwurl=http://twocircles.net/2011sep03/new_karnataka_naval_base_wont_eat_goa_operations.html *** Landslide hits Mum-Goa traffic - Times of India oa highway was thrown out of gear on Sunday following a landslide in a section of the Kashedi ghat in Raigad district. To worsen the situation, a tanker turned turtle at Kharpeda, between Pen and Panvel, blocking part of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH8IP8o7SMd1orUNA_f-ne9cdC9gwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Landslide-hits-Mum-Goa-traffic/articleshow/9865403.cms *** Rape accused was club hopper - Times of India omans-rape-man-sent-in-judicial-custody/841697/Finnish woman's rape: Man sent in judicial custody http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGS704ryEl3Fiw9oI_ZN5c26jr8RAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Rape-accused-was-club-hopper/articleshow/9865513.cms *** 'Silent observer' in Goa clinics? - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: A recent Bombay high court order upholding the installation of 'silent observer' in sonography machines in Maharashtra, has cleared the Goa government's path for adopting the software to check the state's declining sex ratio. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHI6O7DL843gft508oAGkDK6McPzQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Silent-observer-in-Goa-clinics/articleshow/9857561.cms *** 'Schools still using dated teaching methods' - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Two years have passed since the Bharatiya Jain Sangathana conducted a study on the quality of schooling in Goa, but the directorate of education (DoE) is yet to prepare a roadmap to improve infrastructure in Goa schools. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGdczpE3IuBX3B1NqX5G9fcdKRW4Qurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Schools-still-using-dated-teaching-methods/articleshow/9856846.cms *** Appreciate the girl child, says Church - Times of India hild in the home, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGcdjgkPC7zbXUM5ms5nnz5kM0K8Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Appreciate-the-girl-child-says-Church/articleshow/9857449.cms *** Churchill, Vijai spat to change Fatorda political landscape - Times of India 22_SZ9Ps1UEMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNES0QXA8JL-_acBD8z4Z__0JY93KAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Churchill-Vijai-spat-to-change-Fatorda-political-landscape/articleshow/9865971.cms *** 'High or low, check your electricity bills' - Times of India resident of CII-Goa, told STOI that although the billing disputes committee has been around for about two years now, it does not get many complaints until people find their electricity ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEPLEnwoC5M04UBIL4cAoHmOCIInQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/High-or-low-check-your-electricity-bills/articleshow/9857467.cms *** Mickky in talks with UGDP, SGF for merger with new regional party - Times of India fXkvDMANnMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEGlqbWjSlfriwN_1OnuObf2BsXUgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mickky-in-talks-with-UGDP-SGF-for-merger-with-new-regional-party/articleshow/9865975.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India,
The loaded language apart, I think the question simply is, does the secular Indian state have any laws or rules which are discriminatory on the basis of a person's religion? Either overtly or covertly? FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org On 4 September 2011 22:25, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Anybody who has read all other posts in this thread (i.e. in the thread entitled Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India) would know that its context was solely the recent issuing of long-term Indian visas for Christian and Buddhist minorities in Pakistan. It had nothing to do with any of the extraneous chauvinistic religious, casteist or political causes espoused by sundry political activists on Goanet fighting their own self-serving battles against the Indian state, its founders, its present or past governments, its various political parties and/or its people at large. It certainly had nothing to do with Dalits or Islam. Therefore, nobody should have any problem understanding my attempt to provide accurate information within the proper context in my last post. No secular person would also find it appropriate to appeal to divisive religious sentiments of Goanetters using political smear tactics to cover up for misleading them in the first place on the issue of long-term visas. Regarding the extraneous political, religious and casteist claims made in the post appended below, I hope someone who has proper knowledge of the Indian constitution, of all the secular laws adopted under it, and of what Dr. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Harendra Coomar Mookerjee, Sarojini Naidu, Frank Anthony, etc. argued and did in the founding of the secular Indian republic, would check the accuracy of the facts (if any) contained in it
[Goanet] C.A.Gomes an ideal teacher.
Cornelio Apolino Gomes, popularly known as C.A.Gomes was born in Chinchinim Village,Goa on 20-6-1904. After completing his Primary Portuguese Education and two years of Latin and French,courses in his uncle priest`s private school, he was sent for English studies. He passed the Matriculation Examination of the University of Bombay, through St Joseph`s High school, Arpora ,Goa It was certainly a rare achievement in those days. Before he took college studies, he founded a High school, in his native village with vision and foresight for the crying need for those who could not afford studies outside villagea He, taught for 8 years all the subjects except Hindi.He then joined the ElphistoneCollege in Bombay, securing a B.A.degree in 1942- a virtual landmark in the higher Education in the Village of Chinchinim.For the next 30 years he taught in well known and leading Secondary High schools in Goa,st Mary`s High School in Mapusa.Loyalo High School ,In Margao,St Andrews High School, Goa Velha,Guardian Angel High School in Sanvordem,Infant Jesus High School in Cuncolim,New Era High School in Margao Mount Mary`s High School, Chinchinim as the H.M.He was instrumental in securing recognition under very challenging obstructions.Such was his zeal for learning that he passedthe STC examinationand completed B.Ed. Degree from Regional Collegeof Education Bhopal , just a few years before retirement in 1968. He has to his credit acclaimed text books on social studies ,Civics and administration and Guides in the subjectsof English for the SSCE .These books were in great demand all over Goa.He penned a book of poems “A garland of multicolour flowers”including a legacy of unpublished poems He was a distinguished playwright both in English and Konkani His first play in English was Headman`s Murderin 1940 at BOMBAY , earning him the nick name of `Goan Shakespeare` and which delighted him .He staged and directed 7 playswith professional actors and repeat performances His catchy composition of songs still find an echo. In later years he devoted in the development of Mando , participating in festivals and competions His passion extended to original ,traditional and operattas categories He founded the group of`Chinchonnche Cantorist` and won many a prizes in different categories He set Chinchinim on fire on Mando Map and competitions and sprouted more groups He was also the founder member of the first original Bernado Mando festival at Panjim. In social service he was always at the fore front He was the only and distinguished Toast Raiser at almost all weddings in the village. Elected as the only unopposed member of Chinchinim Deussua Village Panchayat till date. He served for many years as the President of Confrarias de Igreja de Chinchinim, assisted the Church in court matters to regain its properties. The Panchayat has gratefully named a road of Chinchinim Dandeavado, acknowledging him as the proud son of the village, worthy of of honour and recognition well deserved A born teacher, loved and admired by his students, revered and cherished for his way of disseminating knowledge in happy, dramatic atmosphere He died on 12 April 1998, at 94 years, Death cheated him, denying his avowed his wish to complete a century, . He has left his indelible foot prints on sands of times as an author, poet, playwright, composer, lyricist. Writer., social worker and above all an individual not fettered by pride, jealousy, revenge. and envy The inscription on his tombstones reads “He shared his lifeto transform the society in the fields of Education, Literature, Culture, Human rightsand dedicated his works to the lovers of truth and justice A multifaceted diamond, fitting the title of the best ideal teacher, i have ever known was outside state recognition of teacher award He would certainly qualify for posthumous award, if there was one, for the best and ideal teacher His, perpetual monument is the hearts and minds of his grateful students and all those with whom he came in contact Remembering C.A. Gomes as the teacher and a pearl of Chinchinim Village to be treasured, admired as an inspiration for posterity Nelson Lopes Chinchinim 9850926276 admirer and student
[Goanet] World Goa Day Picnic
Global Goemkars !! Global Goan News GOA TORONTO - CANADA http://www.goatoronto.com/ 000 World Goa Day Picnic Wednesday, 24 August 2011 17:51 Rain or shine, G.O.A. never miss an opportunity to enjoy life. The World Goa Day Picnic was very well attended with members of all ages. Lots of delicious food, beverages and hot tea and snacks. I was happy when a little boy asked me if I had anything to do with organizing the picnic and when I asked him why, he said he just loved it. Enough testimonial for me! Thanks to Pam Albuquerque and Edith Dias for organizing the event and a special thanks to all who attended and made it such a fun afternoon. The high-light was when the thunderstorm hit the site. All the picnickers, young and old huddled under the shelter and Kenny Lopes brought out his guitar. Romeo and Belinda Remedios entertained with a medley of songs. Thanks to the rain, there was a feeling of closeness and bonding; full-filling the GOA's hope for our community.Neighboring picnickers came over to congraulate us on our efforts to keep the community close, in particular the children. A special thanks to Artimizia Tellis for her contribution of the photographs posted on our website. Greta Dias WGD Pics can be seen here http://www.goatoronto.com/ GOA Wins First Place and Prize at the India Day Celebrations Float Parade http://www.goatoronto.com/ https://www.facebook.com/notes/goan-overseas-association/world-goa-day-picnic/10150303961704587 == GOAN COMMUNITY - DAR ES SALAAM - TANZANIA
[Goanet] Nandan Nilekani's ideas for India's future - YouTube
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