[Goanet-News] Colourful family names, a part of the Goan reality (Goanet)
COLOURFUL 'FAMILY NAMES', A PART OF THE GOAN REALITY
Street names might be alien in Goa, and house numbers hardly
get used. But family nicknames -- literally by the dozen --
are liberally deployed in parts of the State.
A new book on the Bardez village of Saligao lists
six whole pages of nicknames deployed locally --
mostly in Konkani, and bequeathed from father to
son, across the generations.
This centuries old tradition came up because Catholic
converts might have ended up with identical names, and needed
ways to distinguish themselves from each other, suggests Fr
Nascimento J Mascarenhas, the author of 'Land of the Sal
Tree', a just-published book on Saligao.
So, households were given nicknames that reflected either a
peculiar physical characteristic or a personal trait of the
homeowner. This led to an abundance of colourful family
nicknames, which have also been taken overseas by some who
migrated there.
Some names are unusual -- like 'bot modi' (broken
toe), 'kan katro' (cut ear) or 'fujao' (chicken
pox). Some families got described as 'caulo'
(crow), 'goro cul'lo' (white crab) or 'cauo cul'lo'
(black crab).
'Pinglo' (or, blonde) was the nickname given to a household
with light coloured hair. Some families got nicknamed after
animals, birds and fish presumably because of their
perceived resemblance to their non-human counterparts.
There was the 'bokdo' (goat), 'tal'lo' (sardine), 'combo'
(rooster), 'bebo' (toad), 'manko' (frog), 'dukor' (pig),
'kolo' (fox), 'vagio' (tiger) and 'soso' (rabbit).
Personality traits also played a part in earning families a
nickname. Such as 'Sourac' (hot curry), 'Saibin' (Blessed
Virgin), 'Godgoddo' (thunder) and 'Kochro' (trash).
The deportment of some villagers didn't go unnoticed either.
There was 'Dando' (rod), 'Raza' (king), 'Girgiro'
(propeller), 'Bodvo' (angel) and 'Devchar' (devil), notes
the book.
Villagers got named after the work they were
involved in -- as hatters (Chepekan), florists
(Fulkar or Fulkarn), lawyers (delegad), evil-eye
removers (dishtikan), ginger-man (alekar),
candlemakers (menkar), coconut climbers (madkar),
among others.
Then, there was Munkoto (firewood), labelled thus because an
ancestor used a piece of firewood to chase away kids whose
game of marbles disturbed his siesta. There were also some
inexplicable names like Bendro (parasite), Poko (empty) and
Porque ('why' in Portuguese).
A few other nicknames wouldn't be appropriate to
use in a family-oriented publication. But they
were used quite freely, and without malice, by
villagers, says the book. It adds that a nickname
was never viewed with derision, but instead was a
prized symbol of a family's recognition and
acceptance as an entrenched member of the village
community.
The book also describes a range of Saligao village issues of
yesteryears, among which are some quaint and rustic
traditions, customs, folklore and even superstition.
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Dion And The Belmonts - Runaround sue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49klxPex-k g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Country Kidz rule ‘Battle of the Bands’ 2012
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.colaco.net http://www.live365.com/index.live Country Kidz rule ‘Battle of the Bands’ 2012 Kuwait: The Don Bosco Past Pupils Association organized the ‘Battle of the Bands - Simply Unplugged 2012’ with Dawliah as its main sponsor. Audience members watched several bands put on their best set in their rivalry for the prize and recognition. Country Kidz - Winners of Battle of the Bands 2012 - Junior Section Winners of Battle of the Bands 2012 - Senior Section The list of bands that performed included The Raptors, Scorpions JR, Music Makers, Explosive, Pretty Pink, Freak M Out, Frequenzy, Cooljulia, Beauty n the Boyz, Dark Angels, 4 Ways Only, Styx Divas, 4 Dimension, Styx, Country Kidz, Stripes and Twisted Fate. The lively dynamic of these music bands displayed the great potential in the young and their enthusiasm to display their skills and talents. The competition was divided into two categories, Juniors and Seniors. Juniors included those below 16 years of age and Seniors was made up of those above 16. In the Juniors section, Country Kidz finished first to win their third Gold in a row and retain their title as champions. One of the judges even mentioned that Country Kidz were complete performers and no other band had come close to their performance. Styx Divas made quite an impression on the judges to bag the second place.In the Seniors Section, Stripes came first with Twisted Fate winning second place. The competition was judged by Caesar Fernandes, Founder of Kuwait-Music.com, Hashim Al Nasser, Lead guitarist of the band Jelly Shot and Rico, a Guitar Keyboard performer. ABOUT THE COUNTRY KIDZ BAND FROM OUR OBSERVATIONS: These kidz have passion in what they do...music..., having started very young and had commitment from parents...all are below 15 years. They have good knowledge on new music and able to perform at ease, use thier own imagination and variations in playing the instruments. All kidz play more than one instrument. Their coach and music instructor were the real mentors who allowed the kidz to bring out the talent. One of the judges commented that these kidz already possess stardom and have all what professionals bands represent. Many among the audience, including parents met with the band after the event and asked them what is the secret of winning for three (3) consecutive years in a row! With a flash of beaming smiles, they all said in unison...hard work, practice, discipline and a williness to perform in style! Goa-World.com Team join all music lovers to congratulate the winners, the runners-up and all the participating band groups (in both the junior and senior categories). In a special way, the organizers have to be saluted for their efforts to encourage such a competition annually. [ The above report was first published by Arab Times http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/182610/reftab/73/Default.aspx ] www.arabtimesonline.com __ PAST EVENT ORGANIZED BY DBPPA - KUWAIT TITLED BATTLE OF THE BANDS Additional links from the archives: Country Kids ( For Video Click Here ) Studio 4 Exodus Flash Bax Individual category winners Ms Ninion Lobo for Drums Johenson Fernandes for Showmanship Frederico for Keyboards http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152742/reftab/96/Default.aspx __ Additional Photos and input by: Ramos Fernandes, courtesy: Lino B. Dourado, www.goa-world.com http://goablog100.blogspot.com/ *Bombay Intercessory Network (BIN)* http://www.bomccr.org/BIN.php WATCH THE LATEST ON GOA'S POLITICAL SCENARIO http://www.livestream.com/goabuzzchannel?utm_source=lsplayerutm_medium=embedutm_campaign=footerlinks IT'S TOMORROW IN QATAR May Queen Ball on May 3 The Goan Welfare Association’s (GWA) 12th annual May Queen Ball, a dine-and-dance event, will be held at Ramada Plaza Hotel on May 3. The highlight of the event, as in the previous years, is the crowning of the May Queen by a Bollywood star, whose name has not been announced. GWA president Simon D’Silva said Forefront, a prominent music band from Goa, featuring some of the key vocalists in the Indian rock band industry is being flown in for this year’s function. Updesh Swar, a popular anchor from Goa, will compere the function. Qatar Airways is the official airline and Gulf Times is the media sponsor. For details: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=134265 http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=309637 VERSE OF THE DAY John 16:22 - So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your
[Goanet] Finally, Fake Chicken Worth Eating - NYTimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/opinion/sunday/finally-fake-chicken-worth-eating.html?_r=1
[Goanet] Why I Gave Up On 'Social Activism'
By Yoginder Sikand; dated: 19 April, 2012 (4400 words) http://www.countercurrents.org/sikand190412.htm My Comments: This article is a must read for all the social activists, not just in India but all over the world. The really visible ones are those who have made social activism as a business for themselves, and a means of their livelihood. They are the ones who keep travelling all over the world, and the ones whom the media, the government, etc., often consult to get 'expert' views on the subject of their supposed specialization. What the author has said is as follows: * Social activists divide the world between the oppressors and the oppressed. * Social activism has actually become a profession and that it pays handsomely. They are actually living off the problems of the oppressed. * The professional social activists also come from within the oppressed groups. They too are paid handsomely, and are today living a life of reasonable luxury. * These professional social activists get invited all over the world to tell others the problems of the oppressed. * The professional social activists have, in blaming the problems on others, have acquired a negative set of mind. He says, (M)any 'progressives' and 'radicals' were horrifically negative as human beings, many of them being irritatingly obnoxious, judgemental, cantankerous, dour and sullen. * The problems identified by the professional social activists are not all real. Some are imaginary and some others are self-inflicted. * The professional social activists are not permitted to talk about the problems within the oppressed groups. And if anyone did, he will be accused of being an agent of the oppressors. * Also the social activists simply couldn't see or find anything worthy at all in 'upper' caste Hindus or in Americans, and, if you did, your sincerity and commitment were gravely suspect. * In mentioning about the money received by the professional social activists, the author has exposed the funding agencies, who seem to swallow the line taken by the activists in blaming others for the problems. * The professional social activists indulge in hollow rhetoric. In the recent past, in different parts of the world, the professional social activists have been confronted with a demand that they offer solutions and not just narrate problems. This is because those that the activists identified as oppressors were not viewed by the oppressed as being oppressors. As one of the comments, posted to the article, says: As someone who considers myself a progressive, I too have wondered at times how everyone we oppose - Hindus, Jews, Americans, capitalists - pursues positive actions and are the ones who build up the world while we seem to want to smash what they do without trying to understand them. I have wondered many times why every position I have is based in hatred for the other group and in negativity and not in constructing something new that adds value to the world.. I have sometimes wondered how the groups we hate live in peace and harmony for the most part while we permanently seem to plan a violent revolution although we blame them for all wars and riots. The social activists were so busy wallowing in their negativeness, and spewing hatred against the supposed oppressors, that they have no time to see what is happening at the ground level. Sadly, the article ends in a negative note. He has decided to cop out, rather than fight the professional activists with the same energy that he expended in fighting the 'oppressors'. Another comment to the article says: After your self-awareness moment - the least you could do is to try and remove the poison that you have spread all around the place. Interestingly, most of the comments on the article are supportive of what the author is saying, and that the commentators would not be classified as progressives. In fact, some of them would be classified as belonging to the oppressor groups. There are hardly three or four, out of some 40-odd comments, that are available that are made by those from the progressive group. Except for one, quoted above, the others have condemned the author for expressing his angst. Yet, the author has felt it necessary to offer an 'apology and clarification' of what he wrote. This is available at: http://www.countercurrents.org/sikand210412.htm In it, he has offered an apology to the members of the progressive group (namely, the professional social activists) for giving 'ammunition' to the oppressed so that the arguments of the professional social activists can be exposed. Little does he realize that what he has written is what those identified as oppressors is what the latter have been saying for many years. In his original article, the author has mentioned that speaking about the issues that he has done will mean a sort of ostracisation form the progressive group. This is an example of what can truly be
[Goanet] DIA DA LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA
Caros Amigos, Assinalando o Dia da Língua Portuguesa, o CLP/Instituto Camões em Goa apresenta no dia 5 de maio, pelas 11.00 horas, a projeção do documentário «Língua – Vidas em Português» (2002) de Victor Lopes. O documentário, que conta com a participação de José Saramago, Mia Couto, Martinho da Vila, João Ubaldo Ribeiro, Teresa Salgueiro entre outros, foi realizado em vários espaços onde se fala o Português, incluindo Goa. Entretanto, e aproveitando as férias escolares, decorre até o dia 11 de maio, nas instalações do CLP/Instituto Camões, Panjim, o 1º Curso de Verão para alunos de Português do ensino básico dos 8º, 9º e 10º anos. Trata-se de uma inciativa da GATP (Associação de Professores de Português em Goa) que conta com o apoio do Instituto Camões em Goa. Dear Friends, Marking the Day of the Portuguese Language, CLP / Institute Camões in Goa presents the screening of the documentary «Língua – Vidas em Português» (2002) by Victor Lopes on 5th May, at 11.00 am. The documentary, that has the participation of José Saramago, Mia Couto, Martinho da Vila, João Ubaldo Ribeiro, Teresa Salgueiro, Mário Miranda among others, was filmed in various places where Portuguese is spoken, including Goa. -- Delfim Correia da Silva Director Centro de Língua Portuguesa/Instituto Camões Agva House, 9/32 Dr.Dada Vaidya Road Panaji 403 001 Goa - India 0091 832 6647737 0091 832 2422237
Re: [Goanet] Goa Airport Solution
Hello Arwin, glad to see you are back in circulation. You must have suffered a lot of heartache during the Congress rule in Goa. Happy that Churchill made promises to you and then heartbroken that he ignored them. Your brief post tells me you are a sadder but wiser man now. Don't worry it happens to the best of us. Living in the Gulf you learn honesty, trust, to be caring and concerned. And then suddenly you are in Goa and in a different world. But my advice is don't change. Hope gives us a reason to live and sorrow keeps us human. Roland. Toronto. Roland Francis 416-453-3371 -Original Message- From: arwinmesqu...@gmail.com Sender: goanet-bounces@lists.goanet.orgDate: Wed, 2 May 2012 03:32:25 To: Goanetgoa...@goanet.org Reply-To: arwinmesqu...@gmail.com, Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Goa Airport Solution Centrally located Dabolim was originally a full civilian airport and was not planned to have a Navy Base. Appreciate that the Navy had used this temporarily for their earlier operations but this can't be made permanent. The Navy must move out of this residential region, which will as a result finally resolve the Airport issue
[Goanet] Vagator tourists vs locals fracas indicative of an increasing problem of disrespect
Vagator tourists vs locals fracas indicative of an increasing problem of disrespect 2012-05-02 The reason why an increasing number of Niz Goenkars are highly allergic to tourists in Goa, is because of situations like the Vagator fracas yesterday. Tourists with more money than brains and delirious with the idea of partying in Goa with unlimited booze and availability of drugs on the beach belt and feel everyone should allow them to party without making too much of a fuss. After all, they say, they are contributing to the revenue of this State. Disrespect of the locals and of the environment is not something that bothers most Indian tourists. Russian tourists are brash too, and insulting and arrogant, when their idea of fun is curtailed, but they tend to simmer down once the police mediate. In Vagator around 40 Indian tourists had checked into a hotel on Monday. Oh, they were *so *happy that they were in Goa where the liquor flows as plentifully as the sea, that they began celebrating Labour Day on Monday itself. Turned out it was the birthday of one of the revellers. Fireworks were lit, one was lit under a tourist taxi belonging to a Goan and the car was damaged. The taxi owner had parked his car outside the hotel as was the usual policy. The next morning the confrontation happened. This was hangover time and the revellers were fixing their hangovers with more liquor. The inevitable fight broke out with handy bottles flying around, the inevitable crowd gathered and a flying bottle landed, inevitably again, on one of the onlookers. The original scenario of the taxi driver fighting with the revellers developed into a locals versus tourists free-for-all. Hotel CCTVs will be used to see who began the fight, but this is symbolic of a larger malaise. Well heeled Indian tourists, especially those from the larger cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai, seem to leave their manners at home, and behave in Goa, as they would in the privacy of their toilets back home. The fact is they are on their best behaviour abroad because they have a healthy respect for payment of fines and a stay in prison. Once our rules are tightened with strict enforcement, we can get a better type of tourist coming in. We too have to clean up our act and give value in terms of goods and services. No fleecing tourists. Goans are no longer the placid, laid back kings of hospitality, tolerant of tourists' wild behaviour. Tourists visiting Goa would do well to remember that this is a fragile place because of its beauty and leniency. They are free to enjoy themselves as they like, but they must respect the culture and people of Goa. http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-Vagator-tourists-vs-locals-fracas-indicative-of-an-increasing-problem-of-disrespect-3726 -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Why I Gave Up On 'Social Activism'
This is nothing new. Reading the subject line I first thought it was UG Barad who quit activism. Which vocation does not have black sheep? But there are social activists who continue to keep away from professional or corporate activism and observe to ethical practise. - Soter
Re: [Goanet] Goa Airport Solution
roland.fran...@gmail.com wrote thus to Arwin: Hello Arwin, glad to see you are back in circulation. You must have suffered a lot of heartache during the Congress rule in Goa. Happy that Churchill made promises to you and then heartbroken that he ignored them. Your brief post tells me you are a sadder but wiser man now. Don't worry it happens to the best of us. Living in the Gulf you learn honesty, trust, to be caring and concerned. And then suddenly you are in Goa and in a different world. But my advice is don't change. Hope gives us a reason to live and sorrow keeps us human. Response: I applaud Roland's excellent post. Arwin has certainly heard (similarly) from me before. The only addition I will make to Roland's post: Work Hard, Study Harder, Do the best you can do and IMPORTANTLY, do NOT trust the Goa Politricksters. Using Roland's last point (above) they will ALWAYS cause us to remain human. Once again Roland, Well Said! jc
[Goanet] Mopa - a tactical distraction from the panchayat election fraud?
The Mopa tamasha seems to be a tactical ploy to distract Goans from a mammoth fraud that has been unearthed in the on-going Panchayat elections. While swearing by zero tolerance to corruption, the government has rigged an election and are now taking cover of the law to claim helplessness. The new Chief minister was sounded as early as 9th march 2012 by the CSJP about the need to ensure a free and fair election. This news was reported in the media on 18th March 2012. The Government did not bother and manipulations of the wards was on while the public was being distracted by what was expected to be 'The Budget' The ward delimitation was notified on 31st march 2012 during the Holy week when the Christian community was busy. The CSJP delegation met the Director of Panchayat. After 8th April complaints began pouring in and widely reported in the newspapers. On 9th April 2012 I personally intimated the CM about the earlier representation from CSJp and the need to intervene. There has been no response till date. On 11th April a delegation from CSJP met the Director of Panchayats and the news was widely reported the next day. The Director admitted that there were irregularities. But yet the Government remained silent. The Government went ahead and notified elections on 18th April 2012 to take cover of the law and prevent any action to remedy the situation. Preferential treatment was given to Calangute Village Panchayat on 20th April 2012 by issuing a corrigendum under the pretext of rectifying errors after the local MLA pressurised the Director of panchayat after office-hours at night even though the elections had already been notified. The helplessness proclaimed by the CM is a lie. It is not true that the Government had no time to rectify the errors. It is also not true that the Government had no alternative but to conduct elections before 19th may 2012, as it has set a precedent in January 2007 of postponing elections by 6 months and appointing administrators. These General elections to Village Panchayats 2012 are rigged and a desperate Government has been seeking to divert attention from this daylight systemic corruption by raking the issue of Mopa which was never in the manifesto.
[Goanet] Colourful family names, a part of the Goan reality (Goanet)
COLOURFUL 'FAMILY NAMES', A PART OF THE GOAN REALITY
Street names might be alien in Goa, and house numbers hardly
get used. But family nicknames -- literally by the dozen --
are liberally deployed in parts of the State.
A new book on the Bardez village of Saligao lists
six whole pages of nicknames deployed locally --
mostly in Konkani, and bequeathed from father to
son, across the generations.
This centuries old tradition came up because Catholic
converts might have ended up with identical names, and needed
ways to distinguish themselves from each other, suggests Fr
Nascimento J Mascarenhas, the author of 'Land of the Sal
Tree', a just-published book on Saligao.
So, households were given nicknames that reflected either a
peculiar physical characteristic or a personal trait of the
homeowner. This led to an abundance of colourful family
nicknames, which have also been taken overseas by some who
migrated there.
Some names are unusual -- like 'bot modi' (broken
toe), 'kan katro' (cut ear) or 'fujao' (chicken
pox). Some families got described as 'caulo'
(crow), 'goro cul'lo' (white crab) or 'cauo cul'lo'
(black crab).
'Pinglo' (or, blonde) was the nickname given to a household
with light coloured hair. Some families got nicknamed after
animals, birds and fish presumably because of their
perceived resemblance to their non-human counterparts.
There was the 'bokdo' (goat), 'tal'lo' (sardine), 'combo'
(rooster), 'bebo' (toad), 'manko' (frog), 'dukor' (pig),
'kolo' (fox), 'vagio' (tiger) and 'soso' (rabbit).
Personality traits also played a part in earning families a
nickname. Such as 'Sourac' (hot curry), 'Saibin' (Blessed
Virgin), 'Godgoddo' (thunder) and 'Kochro' (trash).
The deportment of some villagers didn't go unnoticed either.
There was 'Dando' (rod), 'Raza' (king), 'Girgiro'
(propeller), 'Bodvo' (angel) and 'Devchar' (devil), notes
the book.
Villagers got named after the work they were
involved in -- as hatters (Chepekan), florists
(Fulkar or Fulkarn), lawyers (delegad), evil-eye
removers (dishtikan), ginger-man (alekar),
candlemakers (menkar), coconut climbers (madkar),
among others.
Then, there was Munkoto (firewood), labelled thus because an
ancestor used a piece of firewood to chase away kids whose
game of marbles disturbed his siesta. There were also some
inexplicable names like Bendro (parasite), Poko (empty) and
Porque ('why' in Portuguese).
A few other nicknames wouldn't be appropriate to
use in a family-oriented publication. But they
were used quite freely, and without malice, by
villagers, says the book. It adds that a nickname
was never viewed with derision, but instead was a
prized symbol of a family's recognition and
acceptance as an entrenched member of the village
community.
The book also describes a range of Saligao village issues of
yesteryears, among which are some quaint and rustic
traditions, customs, folklore and even superstition.
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[Goanet] Goa news for May 3, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa govt to consult Bombay HC in appointing Lokayukta - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFOf7yfzATNAz3ucv8u14VrwqyiLQurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-govt-to-consult-bombay-hc-in-appointing-lokayukta/993458.html *** Goan Mhamal lifts UKCA Cup - Deccan Herald Q2uO0bbSbgJVwzKA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFjirEcntuVgJm8p-WUuf2OcNkGOwurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/246525/goan-mhamal-lifts-ukca-cup.html *** Goa govt appoints committee to probe GCA affairs - Zee News ember committee to probe the alleged misappropriation of funds and irregularities committed by the Goa Cricket Association (GCA). The State Registration Department has set up a committee of former GCA ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHiz0wGWz_put0SSW5O9TEmlJYJYwurl=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/goa-govt-appoints-committee-to-probe-gca-affairs_741769.html *** Independent legislators in Goa come together - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGl0qc92BL1PhH3hgNuIuyYxX3-Owurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/independent-legislators-in-goa-come-together/993565.html *** Kaman and Kineco Announce Agreement to Form a Joint Venture in India - MarketWatch (press release) Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) and Kineco Private Limited today announced that they have entered into an agreement to form a manufacturing company in India. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF1KlavsHdakEHe9889QqF93grjeQurl=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kaman-and-kineco-announce-agreement-to-form-a-joint-venture-in-india-2012-05-02 *** Goan spin to cricket - The Hindu o-imposing stature in domestic competitions.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEi7Dwh0lfit0WvzvCZ90KMe1HdwAurl=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3377266.ece *** Goan beaches to be free of plastic mess by September - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEZ8eSIhdnuhq2BV73ljeYACkDZ9wurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goan-beaches-to-be-free-of-plastic-mess-by-september/993334.html *** Goa modifies poll code to allow booze, food till late night - Hindustan Times ide panchayat polls has just played lifesaver to lakhs of Goans and tourists who love a late nightcap. In a key modification of the poll code of conduct order, State Election ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHliPxltV4410SS7v-z3xiGCHSFRgurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Goa-modifies-poll-code-to-allow-booze-food-till-late-night/Article1-849001.aspx *** Brokers' call: HUL, Sesa Goa - Economic Times ed growth and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGyN4YleicYI4CdUbY4BP6pB9X3mwurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stocks-in-news/Brokers-call-HUL-Sesa-Goa-Indiabulls-Financials/articleshow/12973753.cms *** India's Sesa Goa to Begin Exploring Liberian Mines Soon - MetalMiner ector producer and exporter of iron ore, has plans to begin exploration work sometime later this week in the Liberia's mines for an iron ore project, reports Business Line.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNECw-wMKcmhxHJk8EGpP5NaO1px1wurl=http://agmetalminer.com/2012/05/02/indias-sesa-goa-to-begin-exploring-liberian-mines-soon/ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] ATOP THE BARADI HILL
ATOP THE BARADI HILL – Bennet Paes While the Portuguese still held on to a piece of the Indian sub-continent, it was customary for the upper strata of Goan society to take leave of the pre-monsoon ‘calor’ (heat) and escape to a more relaxing atmosphere elsewhere. ‘Mudança’is what they called it in Portuguese. Change is what they call it now, and the much touted phenomenon of ‘global warming’ seems to have given added impetus to Goans of all shades to join the club. As a kid, I remember going on ‘mudanças’ to our own summer hideout on an islet at Betul in south Goa. Atop the neighbouring ‘Baradi’ hill stood a cross which, according to legend, cured the faithful of incurable ailments and thus came to be venerated as a cross of miracles. I also remember my father clasping my hand to climb the revolving stairs leading up to that cross. Up there, leaning on its peripheral railing, we wondered at nature’s bounty below. The breathtaking landscape highlighting the mouth of river Sal opening up to the waves of the Arabian Sea; a patch of white sand at the tip of Mobor beach separating the two waterways; and nearer below, a carpet of greenery covering a cluster of holiday homes along the river bank. A chapel was built by the side of the cross, and later extended to accommodate a growing number of worshippers. Third of May each year is marked as the day of feast of that “Holy Cross”. Today is its anniversary.
[Goanet] Summer pictures: uurak, Osandem
http://www.flickr.com/photos/projectedgar/ Uurak with limes from a Moira garden osandem freshly picked and dried.
Re: [Goanet] Why I Gave Up On 'Social Activism'
Soter wrote: But there are social activists who continue to keep away from professional or corporate activism and observe to ethical practise. What is the ethical practice for social activists? Is there any kind of code of ethics for them? Cheers, Santosh - Original Message - From: SOTER so...@bsnl.in To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:57 AM Subject: [Goanet] Why I Gave Up On 'Social Activism' T his is nothing new. Reading the subject line I first thought it was UG Barad who quit activism. Which vocation does not have black sheep? But there are social activists who continue to keep away from professional or corporate activism and observe to ethical practise. - Soter
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (03May12)
~ Lokpal will only fill jails, says Kalam ~ What is the Wise Ex-Prez trying to say... ...that there maybe a Problem running the Nation To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Goa law be made applicable in settlement of property in divorce matter
Goa law be made applicable in settlement of property in divorce matter Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. said that the provisions of the law prevailing in Goa in the matter of property distribution be made applicable while disposing divorce matters under Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act. Initiating the debate on behalf of Congress Party in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, on Hindu Marriage (Amendment ) and Special Marriage (Amendment ) Bill, Mr Naik said the government’s proposal to amendment the two acts in order to include the additional ground of divorce , namely , of irretrievable breakdown of marriage is the need of the hour. It is true, Mr Naik said that the government , as per the recommendation of the Standing Committee Report, proposes to give discretion to the court to order financial assistance or share in the property to be given to the wife as may be deemed fit . But, Mr Naik said that instead of giving discretion to the courts, it is advisable to import Goa law into the bill and where a definite share goes to the wife upon the marriage. At this state Mrs Najma Heptullah of BJP intervened to support Mr Naik on this point. Mr Naik tried to allay the fears of the members that the bill was anti-women and said that the new ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage avoids long trials where characters assassination women is done in courts, as a results of which, media tries to carry the stories very widely, family members remain in constant psychological pressure , social murmurs become the order of the day and, the effect on the minds of children, is unimaginable. Under the present bill any of the spouses can file for divorce after they satisfy the court that, they have leaved separately for three years and state that there is a irretrievable breakdown of marriage. In such cases, there is no much scope for allegations, Mr Naik said. Mr Naik said that the government has not brought the bill simply because the Supreme Court in their judgments have recommended the same or that this ground is available in foreign countries but because India also needs such a law. Mr Arun Jetley of BJP who spoke on behalf of his party had the basic objection to the new ground basically because the bill does not make substantial provision for wife. Mrs Najma Heptulla of BJP said that the bill requires that husband and wife should live separately for three years before applying for divorce under the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage but ,in our country , husbands go out for employment and sometimes return after three years, such cases should be carefully examined. Mrs Jaya Bachan said that even under this new ground divorce is not going to be easy . Mrs Kanimozi, DMK M.P. said two persons married because they want to stay together but if they would like to part company, they should have freedom to do so. Shri Tapan Kumar Sen, H.K.Dua, Smt Maya Singh, Ram Kripal Yadav, Rama Joice (Ex- High Court Judge), Saif-ud-Din Soz and others participated in the debate. In view of the suggestions made by members, particularly, relating to the right in the property to be given to the wife, Union Law Minister Shri Salman Khurshid sought time of the House to reply to the debate and come out with some amendments. SHANTARAM NAIK
