[Goanet-News] Goa news for April 20, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Former Goa ministers told to fight litigations on own expenses - Business Standard laced politicians, VIPs and others in different courts of Goa, including at the Panaji bench of the Bombay high ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE1aULYJu87lmQ311qmgMO-UciiCwurl=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/former-goa-ministers-told-to-fight-litigationsown-expenses/849/ *** Doing yoga in Goa - gulfnews.com ight parties, to spend time at a yoga retreat? Turns out, a lot of people do, including Friday's Anand Raj OK who enjoyed sun salutations on the sand By Anand Raj, Friday magazine My wife couldn't ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH_r-evo_BOrUIOcmzLjosN7UwvPgurl=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/travel/destinations/doing-yoga-in-goa-1.1007267 *** Court move by drug case Scot James Toner to end 'legal limbo' in Goa - BBC News a claim he denies ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH3DTF9oKyyw6fAwOGxIwZkIat1fAurl=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-17610569 *** Math exam: Four marks for attempting question - Times of India -marks-if-question-attempted/58542.htmlOnly 4 marks if question attempted http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEPLFXGB9RK4XIbVe7IAlcH6CaXpgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Math-exam-Four-marks-for-attempting-question/articleshow/12738456.cms *** Goa has no host city contract for Lusofonia Games 2013 - Times of India mes of IndiaAll that we have is a letter, declaration rather, from ACOLOP that Goa has been elected to host the Lusofonia Games in 2013, admitted Sports Authority of Goa executive director Elvis Gomes. Goa won the right to host the 3rd edition of the Lusofonia ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdz19k5PEXUdWIDI_b5cz0Ri7TmAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-has-no-host-city-contract-for-Lusofonia-Games-2013/articleshow/12738606.cms *** Goan home owners can now link with movie merchants - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGh4gusARghPwN-GqpLyLN2zPrq8Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goan-home-owners-can-now-link-with-movie-merchants/articleshow/12738596.cms *** Central Railway demolishes Goa Colony encroachments - Times of India mes of IndiaNAGPUR: In a major offensive, the Nagpur division of Central Railway removed over 500 encroachments on its land in infamous Goa Colony off Kamptee Road. On Wednesday, around 200 kuccha and pucca structures were demolished.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGAAsgMrz7XYywTlYfp7zLEIy9ivgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Central-Railway-demolishes-Goa-Colony-encroachments/articleshow/12738651.cms *** Spa in Goa Introduces Rehydrate Summer Package - MarketWatch (press release) rketWatch (press release)Visit the famous Goa spa at Goa Marriott Resort to replenish your skin, reduce tension, and clear your mind. Enjoy a specially designed array of therapies that start with a rainforest mud wrap and a head massage, followed by a popular aroma fusion ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEdwyQWk9iMPAGAMhfLeeV8DD2JiAurl=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/spa-in-goa-introduces-rehydrate-summer-package-2012-04-19 *** Mike Masala refuses to come to Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The prime British witness in the Scarlett Keeling murder case, Michael Mannion, has refused to travel to Goa to depose in court. However, he informed the CBI that he would be able to give his deposition from the UK through video conferencing.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNENur_IFtEcNsey5p7KB48ON-6wZwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mike-Masala-refuses-to-come-to-Goa/articleshow/12738586.cms *** Goa State Pollution Control Board orders Srithik Ispat to shut operations - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has directed Srithik Ispat Pvt Ltd, located at the Sanguem industrial estate, to immediately shut operations until further orders. The company's officials have also been directed to remain present ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE7Pb9EzCZrZ6c4ITgW79H8vQvgQgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-State-Pollution-Control-Board-orders-Srithik-Ispat-to-shut-operations/articleshow/12738421.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] FW: Mining in Goa
On 11 April 2012 12:25, Yvonne Pereira yppere...@hotmail.com wrote: I was shocked to see a queue of mining barges on their way out of Panjim this morning (10.30 am to be precise). Has mining resumed again at the old pace? Yvonne
[Goanet] Goa Book Club discusses new book on medium of education, Panjim (Broadway) on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 5 pm...
Goa Book Club will meet on Friday at 5 pm (April 20) at the Broadway Book Centre, near Pharmacy College/Raga and Rock, Panjim. Dr Afonso Bothelo, author of *Language Early Schooling in Goa* will talk about his recently published work. The function is open to all. FN Language Early Schooling in Goa Dr Afonso Botelho August 2011 Pp 328. Price not mentioned. Directorate of Official Language, Govt of Goa. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6942564260/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/7088636193/in/photostream Chapters: 1 Introduction Elementary Education in India Early Schooling in Goa: Problems, Objectives, Methodology, Significance and Limitations of the Study 2 Language and Education Policy Language Planning and Language Policies Language in Education Policy 3 Education and Development Education, Economic Growth and Other Development Language in Education in India 4 Language and Early Schooling in Goa: Historical Perspective Imposition of Portuguese Konkani and Education in Konkani Marathi for Devotion and Marathi in Education Mobility Aspirations and English Education Concluding Remarks 5 Demography of Goa and Some Characteristics Location and Demographic Profile Educational Statistics at a Glance Some Characteristics of the Sample 6 Social Status and Language Choice at Early Schooling 7 Teachers and Language Use in the Classroom 8 Policy versus Practice: Wither Educational Practice in Goa? Introduction of the New Medium of Instruction Policy Mother Tongue and Regional Language: Equally Efficacious? Mother Tongue: Devanagari or Romi Script? Language Hotchpotch during Early Schooling MoI during Early Schooling and Academic Achievement Pronounced Preference for English Denial of Grants to English and Reproduction of Inequality Language-in-Education Policy Perspectives on Medium of Instruction Policy 9 Summary and Conclusions Social Analysis of Language and Education Language and Education in Goa Parental Choice and Teachers' Response Evaluation of Education Policy etc... Contact the author -- Afonso Botelho abotelh...@rediffmail.com, Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Coconut Oil Hair Benefits: How to Use Coconut Oil for Natural Hair Health | Coconut Oil
The Benefits of Coconut Oil..for those who didnt know. http://coconutoil.com/coconut-oil-hair-benefits-how-to-use-coconut-oil-for-natural-hair-health/
[Goanet] Press Note - Tiatr Day Celebrated
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *Tiatr Day Celebrated* It was on 17th April 1892 that the first Goan Tiatr was born. It was late Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro the Creator of Tiatr staged ‘Italian Bhurgo’ at the new Alfred Theatre on this day at Mumbai. From 1996 Kala Academy Goa has been celebrating 17th April as the Tiatr Day. Since last year this day is being celebrated jointly by Kala Academy Goa and Tiatr Academy Goa. This year the Tiatr Day was not only celebrated in Goa but also at Mumbai. The initiative for this was taken by Maharashtra Konkani Kala Sanstha Mumbai and was supported by Tiatr Academy Goa. In Goa the celebrations began at 4:30 pm with a high tea party at the Kala Academy Lawns with the gathering of about 350 tiatr artistes and tiatr lovers. This was presided over by Shri. Vishnu Surya Wagh, Chairman of Kala Academy, Sushant Kelekar Vice Chairman of Kala Academy and Member Secretaries of Kala Academy and Tiatr Academy. Prominent among those who graced this occasion were Tomazinho Cardozo former President of Tiatr Academy, John Claro, Master Vaz, Patrick Dourado, Prince Jacob, C. D’Silva, Anil Kumar, Sharon Mazarello, Fatima D’Souza, Mario Menezes, Antonette de Calangute, Josephine, Marcelino de Betim, Filipe de Sanvordem, Joe Rose, besides other tiatr personalities and tiatr lovers. They were entertained by a live Brass Band. At 5:30 pm the felicitation of 6 prominent tiatr artistes by Kala Academy was held at the DMK Auditorim. The tiatr artistes were felicitated at the hands of the Chief Guest Shri. Francisco D’Souza, Hon’ble Minister for Urban Development. The tiatr artistes who were felicitated are John Claro Fernandes, Antonette de Calangute, Milagres de Chandor, Filipe de Sanvordem, Manohar Bhonsle and Roseferns. Besides felicitation Kala Academy also presented the prizes and certificates of the 37th Tiatr Festival and 10th Kantaram Festival. In his speech the Chief Guest highlighted the need to preserve our Goan identity in the present circumstances wherein the Goans are being reduced in numbers. He said that this to be done by preserving and promoting our culture and our mother tongue Konkani. While addressing the audience Chairman of Kala Academy Shri. Vishnu Surya Wagh gave an assurance that the prize money in the Kala Academy’s Tiatr Festival will be doubled. He said that Kala Academy belongs to the Goans and that he will try his level best to use his position to promote the Goan culture among the masses. On behalf of the felicitated artistes Shri. John Claro praised and thanked firstly the Kala Academy for felicitating them in recognition to their contribution to the tiatr stage. He also praised the tremendous work done by the Tiatr Academy for the last 3 years. He also requested the government to appoint the new president of the Tiatr Academy as early as possible so that the administration moves smoothly. Earlier Vice Chairman of Kala Academy Shri. Sushant Kelekar welcomed the gathering and Shri. Victor de Sa, Member Secretary of Tiatr Academy proposed a vote of thanks. The function was compered by Sharon Mazarello. After the felicitation function the tiatr ‘Mog Mogan Jiye’ written and directed by Comedian Domnic, a well known tiatr personality was staged as part of the Tiatr Day Celebration. The function was well attended and the audience enjoyed the tiatr. It was for the first time that Tiatr Day was celebrated at Mumbai. A grand function was organized with the support of Tiatr Academy at the Yeshwant Hall, Near Badal Bijili, Matunga(west), Mumbai at 7.45 pm. Various tiatr artistes living in Mumbai put up a great show of kantaram, skits, mandos and folk dances. The artistes who participated in this event are namely Antonette Mendes, Agapito Xavier, Betty Naz, Emeliano de Borde, Francis Fernandes, Gable D'souza, Greg Fernandes, John Group, Kenny Zuzarte, Michael Martin, Marlene Fernandes, , Saby Fernandes, Sal Ferns, Soccorine Fizardo, Titta Pretto, Xavier Mendes Zubin Fernandes besides Ancila, Alicia, Salida, Alicia, Allan, Alex, Augustine, Carol, Caity, Carrie, Pascal, Philip T, Robert. On this occasion eminent tiatr artistes Ophelia Cabral D'souza and Titta Pretto besides Isidore Dantes were felicitated. Late C. Alvares, Romeo MendesPrem Kumar were honoured posthumously. Fr. Tony Mendonca from Victoria Church Mahim and Fr. Juluis D’souza from St. Anthony’s Sakinaka Parish were the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour respectively. Secretary of Maharashtra Konkani Kala Sanstha Mumbai Shri. Francis Fernandes welcomed the audience and later Kenneth Zuzarte Vice President proposed a vote of thanks. A crowd of over 700 audiences took part in the celebrations. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] SMILE............................. IT'S WEEKEND (19/04/2012)
WATCH YOUR. OPERATOR : Thank you for calling NEW TOWN, PUB N RESTAURANT @ BETALBATIM-GOA. May I have your… CUSTOMER : Hello, can I order.. OPERATOR : Can I have your multi-purpose card number first, Sir? CUSTOMER : Yeah…. It’s 8898**54610 OPERATOR : OK… you’re Mr. Noronha and you’re calling from Navelim. Your home number is 2**! and you are calling from your mob No. 99 Sir? CUSTOMER : How did you get all my phone numbers? OPERATOR : We are connected to the system Sir. CUSTOMER : May I order some Seafood, like.. Crabs OPERATOR : That’s not a good idea Sir. CUSTOMER : How come? OPERATOR : According to your medical records, you have high blood pressure and even higher cholesterol level Sir. CUSTOMER : What?… What do you recommend then? OPERATOR : Try our Low Fat stuffed-pigling. You’ll like it. CUSTOMER : How do you know for sure? OPERATOR : You borrowed a book entitled 'Latest Pork Dishes' from the Margao Municipal Library last week Sir. CUSTOMER : OK I give up… send me two piglings then, how much will that cost? OPERATOR : That should be enough for your family of 7, Sir. The total is Rs:4515/=! CUSTOMER : Can I pay by credit card? OPERATOR : I’m afraid you have to pay us cash, Sir. Your credit card is over the limit and you owe your bank Rs:33,720:55 since December last year. That’s not including the late payment charges on your personnel loan, Sir. CUSTOMER : I guess I have to run to the neighborhood ATM and withdraw some cash before your guy arrives. OPERATOR : You can’t Sir. Based on the records, you have reached your daily limit on machine withdrawal today CUSTOMER : Never mind just send me my order, I’ll have the cash ready. How long is it gone take? OPERATOR : About 55 minutes Sir, but if you can’t wait you can always come and collect it on your scooter… CUSTOMER : What! OPERATOR : According to the details in system, you own an old model and almost out dated LAMBRETA Scooter,…registration number GDA 311*** . Is there anything else Sir? CUSTOMER : Nothing.! .. by the way… you are giving me those 3 free Pepsi bottles as advertised? OPERATOR: We normally would Sir, but based on your records you’re also diabetic……. CUSTOMER : Tuje Ma#$$^%$@$%^ OPERATOR : Better watch your language Sir. Remember on 15th May 1998 you were convicted of using abusive language on a policeman. Customer Mr. NORONHA Faints! Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
[Goanet] SO MUCH FOR MANOHAR PARRIKAR'S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION
O Heraldo - April 17, 2012 Pg. 2 report AVERTANO LOSES OUT ON MARGAO PI APPOINTMENT. Comment: This is an open clasic proof that the Goa Police is arm-twisted controlled by the ruling dispensation. The mass transfers that have been recently effected in the Goa Police is nothing but the respective MLAs clamouring for the pliant Police Inspector for his/her Constituency/area. We are sure that the BJP MLA of Tivim Constituency has a 'Matka' enthusiast at the Mapusa Police station, so on and so forth. SO MUCH FOR MANOHAR PARRIKAR'S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION. This will not happen 'when Goa Su-Raj Party rules this state of Goa. The Home ministry will have no say whatsoever as to which police personnel is posted where as long as the basic requirement of period of posting in one place is satisfied. This will be the prerogative of the DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org www.gragoa.com PS: Our good friend Chinmay Bandare may note that we at Goa Su-Raj do NOT say IF' but WHEN' when it comes to taking over the rule of GOA. :-)
[Goanet] Biografia do Professor Dr. Alfredo da Costa 1859-1910
Received this as a forward, had a rough translation done on Google, but I think it is best rendered in Portuguese. Nasceu em Margão, Índia Portuguesa, no dia 28 de Fevereiro de 1859. Era filho de Bernardo Francisco da Costa. Aos 9 anos vem para Portugal com os seus pais. Termina em 1884, de forma brilhante, a sua carreira académica. No ano seguinte é nomeado Cirurgião do Banco do Hospital de São José. Em 1887 passa a exercer docência na Escola Médico-Cirúrgica de Lisboa, como Demonstrador de Cirurgia. Em 1889, passa a lente substituto de Cirurgia. Em 1897 sucede ao seu antigo professor, Abílio Mascarenhas, como lente de Obstectrícia. Devem-se ao professor Alfredo da Costa as primeiras colecistectomias e a operação de Estlander em Portugal, bem como a introdução do método de Volkman na cura do hidrocelo -- ** Tony de Sa tonydesa at gmail dot com **
[Goanet] Song for the day...
Don Williamshttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Don_Williams?feature=watch_video_title - You're My Best Friend...this is dedicated to my best friend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWGDeBFLsf8 g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] SECRECY OF BALLOT
FREE ANDFAIR PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS I understand voting machines will not be used and counting will be manual. This has been used to find out who voted for whom! At previous such elections I have objected in writing to the same numbers on the counterfoil I sign and the ballot paper; to the election booth officer and followed it up with the SEC to no avail. I understand the number is to ensure no bogus ballot papers are filled in. This is an important election and citizens must be explained about a foolproof system in use to ensure complete secrecy of ballot.
[Goanet] The façade of Goa’s Golden Jubilee Health Insurance Scheme
http://bharatmukti.blogspot.in/2012/04/facade-of-goas-golden-jubilee-health.html Once again mulnivasi people of Goa have been taken on dangerous ride. This time with the scheme called Swarnajayanti Aarogya Bima Yojana (Golden Jubilee Health insurance scheme). The pamphlet circulated to attract public shows one photo identity card given by Directorate of Health Services with name, age, gender and 18 digit computerized number. Now let us examine this pamphlet with which our mulnivasi people are falling prey to. Let us examine the each word of this scheme ‘Swarnajayanti’ means golden jubilee. The golden jubilee referred here is 50 years of Goa freed from Portuguese rule and brought under the rule of India in 1961. India itself has been colony of England till 1947 when ruling power was transferred to Brahmins on. Goa government has been involved in much fun fare of celebration of Goa’s Golden jubilee of liberation mainly because after 50 years political power has come in the hands of Saraswats (who constitute miniscule minority of Goa’s population), Bamons and Brahmins who are Eurasians ruling over mulnivasis. Their rule is for exploitation, misguidance and domination over mulnivasi people. Portuguese who ruled prior to 1961 were foreigners and Saraswats who are ruling us today are foreigners. Foreigners can never be expected to have welfare of the natives on their minds. They only have their caste self interest above any other interests on their mind. Let’s examine the second word ‘Aarogya’ means Health. Health under the constitution of India written by late Babasaheb Ambedkar is one of the important directive principles of the state policy covered under Article 47. It’s title is ‘Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health – the state shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purpose of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.’ Further Article 39 (e) of the Constitution of India states ‘that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and tender age of children are not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter a vocations unsuited to their age and strength.’ Besides established case law through State of Punjab v/s Mahinder Singh Chawla declared the right to life includes the right to health. (AIR 1997 SC 1225). Constitutionally it is the State duty to uphold the health of its people. Private companies are not included as duty bound to play any role in upholding health of it citizens. Goa government though its earlier health minister Vishwajit Rane has gone against spirit of the constitution of India and involved private companies in this insurance scheme. The name of the private foreign company here is ICICI Lombard. It is surprising that the current health minister Laxmikant Parsekar instead of cancelling this scheme has allowed it to proceed ahead. Lets examine the third word ‘Bima’ means insurance. Insurance by itself is not a bad idea. There is state owned insurance company called Life Insurance Company (LIC). If LIC was involved in this scheme then there was no problem because it is a state owned company and public have control over the same. But getting foreign private company into health insurance of the people of Goa is detrimental. Private citizen data is shared with a foreign company. It is charging Rs.100/- at one time collection and promised free payment of the treatment of ailment covered under this scheme up to Rs.60,000/-. The common sense login does not make any sense. If it was done by state owned company like LIC then it would have been understood but private company doing this is a matter of suspect. It is simply strengthening presence of private company in health sector which is the state bounded duty. Moreover no list of ailments covered under the scheme is listed in the pamphlet nor is website mentioned for citizens to know list of ailments covered. This insurance is merely an insidious exercise in collection of data of all the people specially mulnivasis of the State of Goa. The state is so terrified of mulnivasis in Goa. The last word we need to examine is ‘Yozana’ which can be translated as a ‘scheme’ or ‘plan’. In practice this is a conspiracy against the mulnivasis (SC, ST, OBC, Marathas, non-ruling minorities such as Christians, Muslims, Sikh, Buddhists etc). Yesterday’s (18th April 2012) times of India has very clearly explained the Goa government is actually involved in direct supervision of making Goa’s children sick through another government scheme called mid-day meal scheme thereby working contrary to the article 47 and Article 39 (e) (f) of the
Re: [Goanet] Valanka seeks 'Portuguese' (?) Caitu's disqualfication
Frederick is right. Some mix up is going on. Here are some points: 1: I notice that Caitu has NOT been quoted as saying ' I do not possess Portuguese nationality'; all that is being referred to is the 'passport'. 2: Returning to Goa does not automatically deem one to be an Indian national unless one specifically applies for Indian nationality. At the time of receiving Indian nationality, one is REQUIRED to give up the foreign nationality. IF one does not, one is in contravention of the law. 3: Being born abroad is not synonymous with being a foreign national. It all depends IF one was registered as an Indian national at the Indian embassy or a diplomatic mission looking after Indian interests. For all one knows, Valanka may be on to something. The courts may have to decide. jc On Apr 18, 2012, at 4:53 PM, Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote: This report discusses an important issue, but could be mixing up some issues involved: Valanka seeks 'Portuguese' (?) Caitu's disqualfication http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=2089#.T48BfQJRLq4.facebook
[Goanet] Memorial Day Summer Camp in New York/picnics
Hi Gilbert,Roland, Merv et al ! The New York Goan Association (NYGOA) will be hosting its annual Memorial Summer camp at a YMCA site on the outskirts of New York City during the holiday weekend in late May. It normally begins on Saturday morning and ends after lunch on Monday It's a great outing and the organizers have events catered for all ages. For further details check out their website-nycgoans.com. The NYGOA had their Spring Ball last Friday and on Sunday, August 12, they will be holding their annual picnic. The Goan Association of New Jersey (GOANJ) will be holding their Spring Ball on Saturday, April 28 at the Akbar's Restaurant, and on Saturday, July 28, they will be holding their annual picnic at the Princeton Country Club in West Windsor. Unlike the New York GOA picnic which is open to members and non-members alike, the GOANJ picnic is strictly confined to members and their non-resident/out of state guests. The event has a cap of 300 people instituted by the New Jersey Parks and potential attendees my wish to book early given the heavy demand in the past.Their website address is goanj.com Cheers. Tony Barros. New Jersey
[Goanet] Panjim Gold Cup Football championship Draw
The Inaugural of the Panjim Gold Cup Football Festival championship will be held on April 21, 2012, at 4 pm, at Dayanand Bandodkar Campal Football Ground. The championship will be inaugurated by Hon’ ble Goa Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in the presence of Dr Susan De Sousa(Director, DSYA), Mr. Elvis Gomes(Executive Director, SAG) and others. On the Inaugural day, an open 3-a-side Tie-Breaker event will be held from 3 pm onwards, with spot entries accepted and Prizes of Rs 5,000/-, Rs 4,000/- , Rs 3000/- and Rs 2000/- + several other special prizes. 24 Teams will be competing in the ‘Panjim Gold Cup’ Festival championship, which has been organized to support the reconstruction of the Football stadium at Campal. The schedule of First Round matches is as follows: April 22(Dr Remegio Pinto Ground, Taleigao) 4pm - St. Sebastian Sports Club vs The Catalans 5.30pm - Kevnem Sports Club vs Amar Sports Club April 23(Dr Remegio Pinto Ground, Taleigao) 4pm - Sao Miguel Taleigao vs Warriors 5.30pm - United Brothers vs M-7 Sports Club April 24(D Bandodkar Campal Football Ground) 4pm - Campal Boys vs Devkikrishna spors Club 5.30pm - Red Star Spors Club vs Super Strikers of Aivao April 24(Dr Remegio Pinto Ground, Taleigao) 4pm -Oiteant Boys vs Ace United 5.30pm – Lourdes Boys vs Maldini Boys Rebello Pandal, Sesa FA U20, Goa Police Sports Club, Panjim Strikers, Rangers, Survivor Neura, Siquerim Sports Club and Young Boys Aivao have been seeded directly into the second round. Second Round matches will commence from April 25 and will be played at D Bandodkar Campal Football Ground and at Dr Remegio Pinto Ground, Taleigao. More details may be obtained from organizing Secretary Sandeep Heble(9326129171). yours sincerely Sandeep Heble Organizing Secretary Panjim Sports Festival Committee 9326129171
[Goanet] Pernem
i wonder what this was during Protuguese time? Pernem. Last part of this building is the Goa Govt. Excise Dept. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/7093859413/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/7093861579/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/6947788366/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/7093864183/sizes/l/in/photostream/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Welcome to Looting Mahiti Ghar
Welcome to Looting ‘Mahiti Ghar’ Where Services delivered from Govt to Citizens at Premium rates http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/6928600424/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Day time robbery right under the noses of Dist.Collector, dy. Collector, Mamlatdar, Jt. Mamlatdars, Panjim Police Station etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/7074684501/sizes/l/in/photostream/ view from the garden http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/7074683123/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Government services sold or charged at premium rates here. Outside it says ‘Mahiti Ghar - Government services’ and inside it is run by the looters? Perhaps, in convenience with the Govt. officers? Single plan cost is Rs.60, here they charge Rs.150 in the name aof Government Services Also, NIC (Nil Encubrance Certificate) around Rs.225, Mahiti Ghar Charges Rs.1000 – see proof And it’s happening right under Parrikar’s nose too, who is the city MLA and Goa’s Chief Minister. Not that he is not aware of, infact this was brought up by Aires Rodrigues in the local press some months ago. The Mahiti Ghar located just outside the building but the same service within the building cost lot less Check this out: Exhibit 1 Survey Plan (SP) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6946908744/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Exhibit 2 Nil encumbrance Certificate (NEC) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6946908602/sizes/l/in/photostream/ clik on links above for larger view If this is not looting then what? Btw, what is Mahiti Ghar? What are it’s objectives? Copy to Parrikar – manoharparri...@yahoo.co.in parri...@bjpgoa.in North Goa Collector - coln@nic.in Pl. note; This is done with a purpose to bring to your notice so that you don't fall victim to these so called Mahiti Ghar looting charges. Plans above are for randomly selected Sr.No. etc It cost me though. Mahiti Ghar was earlier charging Rs.50 per plan when Dept Charges were about Rs.40. Looks like Mahiti Ghar is now Privatised (but no mention about it though). joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] GOAN CULINARY CLUB - O Coqueiro -Goa. meet.
Goemkars !! Here are the minutes of the 2nd meeting of GOAN CULINARY CLUB @ O Coqueiro -GOA. GOAN CULINARY CLUB http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/april-agenda-12-th-april-educating.html rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY - ooo 18th April – Monthly meet Host for the session O Coqueiro Objective: To encourage Restaurants in Goa and the world over to serve Authentic Goan Cuisine Those present Odette and Joe Mascarenhas – co founders Dr Fatima Gracias – panel member. Fatima da Silva Gracias has a Ph.D in History . She is the author of: 1) Health and Hygiene in Colonial Goa(1510-1961), 2) Kaleidoscope of Women in Goa, 3) Beyond the Self –Santa Casa da Misericorida de Goa , 4)The Many Faces of Sundorem—Women in Goa, 5) Cozinha de Goa—History and Tradition of Goan Food. She has also contributed to research papers on various aspects of Indo-Portuguese History in areas of health, women, social institutions , migration, food and other aspects of culture in publications and seminars in India, Portugal, Brazil, France, Germany and Sri Lanka We hope to get many more distinguished panel members on board…. Sylvester D'Souza of Sheela Restaurant in Vasco-member Michael Mascarenhas of Flying Dolphin in Calangute – member Peter Fernandes of O'Coqueiro in Porvorim – member Edia Cotta of Spice Studio in Majorda – member Sunil Mattai FB Manager of Resort Rio Arpora – new member Sunil Kumar and Udit of Marriott Miramar – new member Aparna Shah of Spice Goa Kharraswaddo Mapusa Hindu Goan food– new member Girish Desai proprietor of NH 17 Porvorim- Hindu Goan food It was an interesting turn out with four invitees…prospective guest members who agreed to participate in the session. We were very happy to have two ‘Hindu Goan’ entrepreneurs in our midst this evening…Aparna Shah and Girish Desai. The discussion started with the aims and objectives read out for the new invitees. The flavor of the evening to be vetted was ‘Raechado’ and eight samples were placed on the table. This included two Hindu Goan masalas too, but no one was informed about it. This was ‘blind tasting’. The initial resistance…’can we really pin down on one masala to be standardised’ took a lot of discussion. Mr Girish Desai felt that the authenticity of each home made preparation would be lost. Mr Michael Mascarenhas felt that the concept of adding ‘illeshe’ or ‘moot’ as the gravy was being prepared added to the taste and ‘uniqueness’ of the preparation. Some participants felt that the old preparations of the vinegar and the absence of the chilies which used to be used would not help in the following of a standard recipe. And yet everyone agreed that different establishments had commercially let down on the authenticity of the Goan preparations…that tourists and foreigners were not getting the true taste of Goa. Hesitation and debate on the futility of the exercise… Deep down however they all believed that the future of Goan food and its authenticity needed to be worked on. Slight stalemate. Odette agreed to each ones view but stated firmly that although many countries had their own individual regional recipe, a main recipe was standardized for posterity, and here was the panel of technically competent individuals. ‘Lets try out the method of blind tasting by pretending we are the clients.’ And so the process was begun. Two Hindu Goan preparations when placed with the others seemed different. In fact many participants felt that Raechado was strictly used in Portuguese and Christian Goan food. And yet going by the word Raechado which means ‘stuffed’ the masala was used in Hindu Goan preparations too. For stuffing in Mackerals. A paradigm change in mindsets. Now one has to remember that there is no sugar added in the Hindu Goan masala, no vinegar too. At the end of 3 rounds for the elimination Sheela Bar and Restaurant O Coqueiro Alila Diwa Were the three Raechado masalas selected for the authenticity in taste. We hope to feature their recipes shortly For the Hindu Goan ‘taste’ the Spice Goa masala was selected. For a red masla curry which could be used as a gravy for preparations like Aad Maas, the masala of Michael Mascarenhas of Flying Dolphin was selected. All in all it was a great interaction which kept everyone absorbed…the time just flew by. Look out for the next post on Xacutti masala…. Odette- Joe Mascarenhas, Co-founders, GOAN CULINARY CLUB. http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/april-agenda-12-th-april-educating.html 000 rene barreto WORLD GOA DAY- 00
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: The Goan theory of relativity (Naresh Fernandes, Mint)
The Goan theory of relativity A quest to learn more about his late uncle Bunnu takes the writer on a discovery of Goan life and culture in Karachi Naresh Fernandes When we were children, my cousins and I could have been forgiven for thinking that our great-uncle's first name was “Poor. That, invariably, was how my grandmother and her sisters referred to their only brother each time he came up in conversation, which, admittedly, wasn't often at all. “Ah, poor Bunnu, they'd sigh whenever someone mentioned their Cambridge-educated sibling who'd chosen to stay put in Karachi at Partition, even as the rest of the family pulled up their roots from the city in which they'd lived for four generations to take their chances in India. By the time I was a teenager, Uncle Bunnu—he'd been christened Alec Cordeiro—had moved into an old folks home in Karachi. He'd never married, held a job for long or seen his sisters after 1947. No one in the extended family seemed to have a recent photograph of him. The somewhat embarrassed tone in which his three sisters talked about him left Bunnu obscured by a whiff of mystery—even scandal. Family bonds: the corridor of the KGA club is lined with portraits of past presidents. SJAYZ Photography/Mint But soon enough, any conversation about poor Bunnu would inevitably explode into a starburst of memories about growing up in Karachi. In a flash, the room would be filled with joyous recollections of dances at the Karachi Goan Association (KGA), of excursions to the beach in Clifton, of church fêtes at St Patrick's Cathedral, and Bunnu would fade away again. When he died in 1984, Bunnu had become more like a hazy myth to his younger Indian relatives than a real person. I always knew that when I made my long-planned trip to Pakistan, one man would be able to fill in the details. Father Anthony Cordeiro, my grandmother's cousin, was the keeper of family lore. His head held the names of hundreds of Karachi Goans spread across as many continents. For just over 60 years, ever since the family had moved to Mumbai, he'd conducted our baptisms, weddings and funerals. Anthony was still a child in Karachi when his attractive cousins were being courted by men from across the subcontinent. Decades after they'd married the objects of their affections, Father Anthony could be counted on to enliven family gatherings with his stories about the torments the suitors were put through. Then, as the laughter died down, everyone would huddle around the piano to sing the melodies they'd loved from the Karachi days. An essential part of the ritual involved Father Anthony singing his favourite tune, the Neapolitan standard, Santa Lucia. Shortly before my visa for Pakistan came through, Father Anthony had to be admitted to hospital. It wasn't clear what exactly was wrong with him, but over the course of just a week, a large portion of his memory seemed to seep away. The doctors explained it as a function of depleted sodium levels. He was moved to a home for retired Catholic priests. Days before my departure for the city of his youth, Father Anthony celebrated his 91st birthday. Relatives travelled from across Mumbai to be with him but Father Anthony didn't have the energy to respond to their greetings. His voice was just a whisper. After an hour or so of strained jollity, his guests started to bid their farewells. Amid the bustle, Father Anthony abruptly raised his hand to indicate that he wanted our attention. His lips began to move but we could barely hear what he was saying. As we inched closer, it became apparent. He was singing Santa Lucia. Lurking danger Alec Cordeiro aka Bunnu (from left) with his sisters May and Beatrice, around 1912. Photographs Courtesy Naresh Fernandes I was in Pakistan thanks to the generosity of the Karachi Press Club, which had invited their counterparts from Mumbai to visit their city to fulfil a simple agenda: “to foster people-to-people ties between the citizens of our two squabbling nations. At the airport, we were greeted with garlands and peace slogans by smiling trade union activists. Settling into the bus, we were joined by a posse of policemen with automatic rifles. They'd accompany us everywhere for the entire week. The next afternoon, after a morning of earnest speeches by our hosts, I met up with Roland de Souza, an engineering consultant who is involved with a well-regarded city-focused NGO called Shehri. His family has lived in Karachi for more than a century and he seemed well placed to help me find traces of Uncle Bunnu. Over a pizza lunch, De Souza drew up a list of people who would, perhaps, remember my great-uncle and gave me a little piece of advice: Never answer your phone on the street—instead, step into a shop and return the call. Since 2008, police statistics show, 219,927 people have been mugged for their phones in the city, a crime Karachiites refer to as “cellphone snatching, somewhat understating the horror of having gun-waving thugs relieve you of
[Goanet] Goa news for April 20, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Former Goa ministers told to fight litigations on own expenses - Business Standard laced politicians, VIPs and others in different courts of Goa, including at the Panaji bench of the Bombay high ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE1aULYJu87lmQ311qmgMO-UciiCwurl=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/former-goa-ministers-told-to-fight-litigationsown-expenses/849/ *** Doing yoga in Goa - gulfnews.com ight parties, to spend time at a yoga retreat? Turns out, a lot of people do, including Friday's Anand Raj OK who enjoyed sun salutations on the sand By Anand Raj, Friday magazine My wife couldn't ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH_r-evo_BOrUIOcmzLjosN7UwvPgurl=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/travel/destinations/doing-yoga-in-goa-1.1007267 *** Court move by drug case Scot James Toner to end 'legal limbo' in Goa - BBC News a claim he denies ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH3DTF9oKyyw6fAwOGxIwZkIat1fAurl=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-17610569 *** Math exam: Four marks for attempting question - Times of India -marks-if-question-attempted/58542.htmlOnly 4 marks if question attempted http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEPLFXGB9RK4XIbVe7IAlcH6CaXpgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Math-exam-Four-marks-for-attempting-question/articleshow/12738456.cms *** Goa has no host city contract for Lusofonia Games 2013 - Times of India mes of IndiaAll that we have is a letter, declaration rather, from ACOLOP that Goa has been elected to host the Lusofonia Games in 2013, admitted Sports Authority of Goa executive director Elvis Gomes. Goa won the right to host the 3rd edition of the Lusofonia ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdz19k5PEXUdWIDI_b5cz0Ri7TmAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-has-no-host-city-contract-for-Lusofonia-Games-2013/articleshow/12738606.cms *** Goan home owners can now link with movie merchants - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGh4gusARghPwN-GqpLyLN2zPrq8Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goan-home-owners-can-now-link-with-movie-merchants/articleshow/12738596.cms *** Central Railway demolishes Goa Colony encroachments - Times of India mes of IndiaNAGPUR: In a major offensive, the Nagpur division of Central Railway removed over 500 encroachments on its land in infamous Goa Colony off Kamptee Road. On Wednesday, around 200 kuccha and pucca structures were demolished.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGAAsgMrz7XYywTlYfp7zLEIy9ivgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Central-Railway-demolishes-Goa-Colony-encroachments/articleshow/12738651.cms *** Spa in Goa Introduces Rehydrate Summer Package - MarketWatch (press release) rketWatch (press release)Visit the famous Goa spa at Goa Marriott Resort to replenish your skin, reduce tension, and clear your mind. Enjoy a specially designed array of therapies that start with a rainforest mud wrap and a head massage, followed by a popular aroma fusion ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEdwyQWk9iMPAGAMhfLeeV8DD2JiAurl=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/spa-in-goa-introduces-rehydrate-summer-package-2012-04-19 *** Mike Masala refuses to come to Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The prime British witness in the Scarlett Keeling murder case, Michael Mannion, has refused to travel to Goa to depose in court. However, he informed the CBI that he would be able to give his deposition from the UK through video conferencing.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNENur_IFtEcNsey5p7KB48ON-6wZwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mike-Masala-refuses-to-come-to-Goa/articleshow/12738586.cms *** Goa State Pollution Control Board orders Srithik Ispat to shut operations - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has directed Srithik Ispat Pvt Ltd, located at the Sanguem industrial estate, to immediately shut operations until further orders. The company's officials have also been directed to remain present ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE7Pb9EzCZrZ6c4ITgW79H8vQvgQgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-State-Pollution-Control-Board-orders-Srithik-Ispat-to-shut-operations/articleshow/12738421.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (20Apr12)
~ KBM Opens English Secondary School ~ Teacher says KBM Killed Konkani by Promoting their own Dialect...Now they will Kill English...by Promoting KONKLISH... “...(Un)Fortunately only in their School” To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Cardinal Oswald on the Benedict XVI’s 7 years the Indian Church | The CSF
http://persecutedchurch.info/2012/04/19/the-7-years-of-benedict-xvi-the-church-in-india-is-on-a-mission/
Re: [Goanet] Memorial Day Summer Camp in New York/picnics
Tony Barros wrote: Hi Gilbert, Roland, Merv et al ! The Goan Association of New Jersey (GOANJ) will be holding their Spring Ball on Saturday, April 28 at the Akbar's Restaurant, and on Saturday, July 28, they will be holding their annual picnic at the Princeton Country Club in West Windsor. = Folks, I am paying close attention to this offer and will probably be tempted to take Tony up. The Goans of NJ are a fun group and as such, you will enjoy yourself. In fact, the last NJ function Tony invited me to was, without doubt, the most memorable Goan dance I had ever been to as a bachelor. Mervyn0121
Re: [Goanet] Welcome to Looting Mahiti Ghar
THIS IS ZERO TOLERANCE TO CORRUPTION I was about to report this matter as I have asked for 2 survey plans I paid Rs. 150/- for one plan 94/7 I have paid Rs. 750/- for another ( which is yet to be delivered) S.No. 122/4,5,6,15,16 I already got the 122/4,5,6,15,16 plan taken out from the next-door Survey Dept (Gr. Floor) for Rs. 300 sometime earlier but asked for a new one because I wanted the original as I had attached the original to the TCP file for clearance of my project. When the Mahiti Ghar repeatedly told me that 'Panjim' repeat Panjim cannot find the sub-divisions 5,6, 15 16 on the plan, I took the xerox and showed it to them and told them it was taken out right here at the Survey Dept and asked them what Panjim had to do with it. They became nervous and the girls blurted out some silly excuses. The lie being given that Panjim cannot find when the plans are taken out right under the Mahiti Ghar's nose at Mapusa. Yes, in deed. This is daylight robbery and loot. And I have decided to take up this matter soonest. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org www.gragoa.com - Original Message - From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 12:16 AM Subject: [Goanet] Welcome to Looting Mahiti Ghar Welcome to Looting ‘Mahiti Ghar’ Where Services delivered from Govt to Citizens at Premium rates http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/6928600424/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Day time robbery right under the noses of Dist.Collector, dy. Collector, Mamlatdar, Jt. Mamlatdars, Panjim Police Station etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/7074684501/sizes/l/in/photostream/ view from the garden http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk53/7074683123/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Government services sold or charged at premium rates here. Outside it says ‘Mahiti Ghar - Government services’ and inside it is run by the looters? Perhaps, in convenience with the Govt. officers? Single plan cost is Rs.60, here they charge Rs.150 in the name aof Government Services Also, NIC (Nil Encubrance Certificate) around Rs.225, Mahiti Ghar Charges Rs.1000 – see proof And it’s happening right under Parrikar’s nose too, who is the city MLA and Goa’s Chief Minister.
