[Goanet-News] Goanet Reader: Just Matata, a review by Aamera Jiwaji (Awaaz, Nairobi)
Extract from April 2012 Issue. Awaaz Magazine, Nairobi, Kenya Just Matata Author: Braz Menezes Publ: Matata Books (291pp) e-book Reviewer: Aamera Jiwaji When I was a child, I would play with a group of eight colourful barrels, each marginally smaller than the next, fitting one into the other in sequence, starting with a tiny pink one and ending with a large blue one. Reading *Just Matata* by Braz Menezes was like playing with the barrels. *Just Matata* is book one in the Matata trilogy. Each chapter can stand alone as a short story. And within each chapter there are beautifully phrased extracts that capture a facet of human nature in a gentle and insightful manner. One barrel fitting into the next, and then the next... Discovering these small gems was just one of the delights in what is a truly enjoyable reading experience. In looking back to the arrival of Chico Menezes in Kenya and tracing his family's life through the eyes of his eldest son Lando, *Just Matata* speaks to being a Kenyan of Indian or South Asian origin. It offers the opportunity to look back and reflect on what Kenya was like nearly 100 years ago, critically examine, what has and has not changed in the country, and compare it to our contemporary lives and routines. This is the broad stroke of Menezes' book and it communicates the overarching theme that is the coming together of two cultures that are joined by the Indian Ocean. The idea is captured by Menezes in his opening extract taken from The Tree of Life: 'When cultures fuse Together We call it the Tree of Life The Tree that nurtured You Has been transplanted in a new Land Each sapling will send out its own Roots And adapt in order to Survive.' The merging of cultures is an experience that can never be the same for two people or two families but reading Lando's story allows us to reflect on how our own Indian cultures have been moulded by our host country, regardless of whether we live in Kenya or elsewhere in the world. The smaller insights developed by the narrative are just as poignant, such as the short, simple sentence at the start of chapter 9, In 1948 I can walk to the ends of my world in just minutes which offers an extraordinary glimpse into the life of young Lando. Menezes also engages with all five of the senses when he is writing and the combined effect by the end of a chapter, let alone the end of the book, is vividly intense. My personal favourites are the car ride to Nakuru and Kericho, and the sea voyage to Goa. These enhance the relationship that is built between the reader and Lando, and we are encouraged to see and experience everything as he did, down to the tangy taste of the mango masala that he and his best friend Jeep enjoy at Ali's kiosk. As the narrative builds, the link between the reader and Lando does too. Events and activities are no longer described in a leisurely manner, which detracts from the detail and intensity of feeling that was central to the beginning of the book, and while the word Matata was peppered through the first three quarters of the book, serving as breadcrumbs to the development of the plot and adding spice to the read, the references disappear altogether towards the end. These stylistic changes alter the rhythm and speak to Lando's feelings of anxiety and alienation. And this continues to enhance the close identification that has developed between the reader and Lando. 'More persons in more parts of the world consider a wider set of possible lives than they ever did before’ simply because through media products they are offered the opportunity to engage with different social scenarios in a vicarious manner,' says Dr Arjun Appadurai (1996), a social cultural anthropologist. *Just Matata* is Lando's story -- that doesn’t change. But because Menezes builds a strong relationship between the reader and the narrator, we are able to vicariously engage with the different social scenarios that Lando experiences, and his growing up, his awareness of the country of his birth and the country of his cultural roots, and his journey of self discovery, gradually become our own. -- [This book is also available in Goa, copublished by Broadway Book Centre and Goa,1556 goa1...@gmail.com]
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...
Eddie Cochranhttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Eddie_Cochran?feature=watch_video_title - Three Steps To Heaven http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbWvp4wD5hEfeature=related g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] How debates from Goanet get diverted to other discussion forums
Below is a classic example of how some rationalist and secular cowards have been mischievously posting and diverting the forum of discussion from goanet to other mailing groups to which the author of the original post does not/does not desire to contribute or is not a member of. Merely sending a copy to the author does not mean the act is ethical. Since the author is not part of debates on some particular group and does not wish to be, such acts are a deliberate attempt to forcibly draw him/her from goanet to other convenient forums. The author is often not aware of comments generated from the post on other forums and has no time to keeptrack and respond on every damn forum. Fortunately, I am well aware of these secularly rationalistic looking monkey tricks. -Soter - Original Message - From: Santosh Helekar To: goenchimxapotam ; soter d'souza Cc: Kevin Saldanha ; Gabriel de Figueiredo ; marshall mendonza ; Mario Goveia ; anil desai ; Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão ; J. Colaco ; Nascy Caldeira ; anandvirgincar ; Vasant Baliga ; frederick rico noronha goanet ; Cecil Pinto ; Alfred de Tavares ; SandeepHeble ; venantius pinto goanet ; chinmay ; Eric Pinto ; donacuriosa ; Gerald Fernandes ; george pinto goanet ; Roland Francis Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Another persecution fantasy bites the dust So the persecution delusion on this fringe appears to now include the fantasy that Goa is a separate independent country sending its own athletes to the London Olympics on the recommendations of sundry political extremists of the other religious fringe giving speeches on Azad Maidan. But those who care about facts should know that Goa is a state of India, and Mary Kom is the only boxer representing India in women's boxing, and also that the only Goan who is representing India at the Olympics is named Leander Paes. http://dkpresents.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/1-02-another-one-bites-the-dust.mp3 Cheers, Santosh - Original Message - From: SOTER so...@bsnl.in To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 9:24 AM Subject: [Goanet] Bharatnatyam dancer heads to London, boxing for Kiwis Just nice to know how the parivarist got the gripes? BTW Mary Kom is not from Goa and not the only boxer in the contigent. BTW knowledge of Kannada and BN would not influence parivartan choice in Goa when the name is Siona. - Soter * No offense meant. But let the chips fall where they may. *
[Goanet] Goa news for June 22, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa: 2 teens hack grandmother to death for IPL bets - IBNLive.com ear-old grandmother to rob her of ornaments and cash to place bets on IPL and Euro Cup ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEsTTXsCgIeN5OUGtQemJ0tBP2r5Aurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-2-teens-hack-grandmother-to-death-for-ipl-bets/267267-3.html *** Everyone in Goa knows Konkani: South Goa MP - Times of India n-aid to Konkani/Marathi schools, they should start ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGqZVwiUtgnzyrrugbO15Xdop1SfAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Everyone-in-Goa-knows-Konkani-South-Goa-MP/articleshow/14328334.cms *** Buy Sesa Goa; target of Rs 230: Nirmal Bang - Moneycontrol.com hareholders-vote-on-merger-with-sesa-goa-results-on-25th-june/26480.htmlSterlite shareholders vote on merger with Sesa Goa; results on 25th ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH0_0Sr0K47t2eBRFvu7v0afJIBmAurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/recommendations/buy-sesa-goa-targetrs-230-nirmal-bang_720946.html *** Goa govt asked to lift ban on transport of iron ore - Hindu Business Line rone situation prevailing on roads. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH_a0YLEnvFAhmCj64ddWJtH1UD6wurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/government-and-policy/article3553651.ece *** Goa Points the Way for Women - New York Times (blog) OOa2TrhEM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFP62QfXAYrxBWFSlV8gzw_Usr3UQurl=http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/20/goa-points-the-way-for-women/ *** Goa information commissioner's posting hits RTI roadblock - New York Daily News w York Daily NewsPanaji, June 19 #148; The appointment of a new state information commissioner (SIC) in Goa has hit a Right To Information (RTI) roadblock. The Goa government ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHqvkOwuhov-V51uku-eQ8s--jgIgurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/business/0d9e0e920cbefe84b96d49a8faa2677e/goa-information-commissioner-s-posting-hits-rti-roadblock *** A way out awaits some will - Times of India mes of IndiaThe slew of complaints against the public transport system in Goa notwithstanding, the government share in the sector is just 25%.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHmldf1ofN25VHdQTIwdkiaMyn8bQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/A-way-out-awaits-some-will/articleshow/14328253.cms *** Soon, 'xit', 'koddi' and no 'nistem'? - Times of India mes of IndiaAs fish forms part of a Goan's staple diet, the dwindling quantity of piscine creatures being netted over the past several years has become a cause for concern.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFbB2W-B6zlf2lHtNFpL3XKXOcuAQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Soon-xit-koddi-and-no-nistem/articleshow/14328245.cms *** Hotel Hindusthan plans Goa resort by next year - Hindu Business Line illa resort in Goa by next year. Also on cards is an acquisition in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFXQumreFvylRNEniNQWqJbMjEL4gurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3555343.ece *** Goa aim to convert students from job seekers to job givers - TwoCircles.net oCircles.netPanaji : A move is under way in Goa, a state where the service industry accounts for half of its income and provides 40 percent employment, to evangelise ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFBG4Bdd-18FVXc7BW_tgUsdBCE_gurl=http://twocircles.net/2012jun21/goa_aim_convert_students_job_seekers_job_givers.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Remembering Tiatr artistes of yester years (Born in June)
TAG remembered 9 Tiatrists of yester years Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) every month organizes a special programme to remember tiatr artistes who were born in a particular month and who are no more with us today. Born in the month of June and remembered today 20th June 2012, are: A. R. Souza Ferrao, Tony Fernandes, Jephsis Hitler, Reginaldo Fernandes, C.P.Dias, Antonio D’Souza alias A.K D’Souza, Ulhas Buyao, Romeo Mendes Anthony Gonsalves Besides the family members of the most artistes (see pics), there were many other tiatr personalities that were present for the programme such as Cezar D’Melo, Sheik Amir, Jessie Dias, Dr. Gerry Rodricks, Prof. Rafael Fernandes, Tina Costa, Irene Cardozo, Prof. Cosma Fernandes, Philip Pereia, A friend, Sucoro de Sta Cruz, Willy Goes, etc It was a beautiful programme where audience too joined in singing the nostalgic songs of the artists of the yester years such as Deva Mhojea Deva (Ulhas Buyao), Surya Ekuch don kai asona (Souza Ferrao Lyrics), Claudia (from Film Nirmonn), Chandneache Rati (Ulhas Buyao), Adeus Korchea Vellar (Reginaldo Fernandes). blog for pics, updates etc http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.in/2012/06/remembering-tiatrists-of-yester-years.html Besides, Cezar (Mil-Mel-Nel fame) renderes a short verse of Jepsis Hitler and Fatima sang few lines of her father song (a trio). Thanks to Tiatr Academy of Goa for these memorable programes. Ok, let these photos do rest of the talking. The nine who were remembered today – the pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413772552/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Anil Kumar talking on 5 of the 9 artists http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413773274/in/photostream/ Willy Goes musical presentation Songs of the artists who remembered today http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413773928/in/photostream/ Willie with Succorro de Sta Cruz http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416189978/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416192998/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413776002/in/photostream/ Cezar D’mello of (Mil-Mel-Nel fame) rendered a verse from Jepsis Hitler http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416196004/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416198772/in/photostream/ Dr Andre Rafael Fernandes, Associate Professor at Goa University ‘When the Curtains rise’ book fame http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413774646/in/photostream/ Fatima sister of Antonette singing her father’s song http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413775280/in/photostream/ Daughter of Ulhas Buyao Mandovi Buyao Sansgiri with Anil Kumar sing Chadneache Rati http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413776694/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413777482/in/photostream/ Mandovi thanking all including Tiatrists and TAG http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416201560/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416204526/in/photostream/ Family member of Souza Ferrao - son in law (?) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413778136/in/photostream/ Sharmila - Family member of Tony Fernandes s/o Pai Tiatrist http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413778842/in/photostream/ Family members of Patxai Romanxincho Reginaldo Fernandes http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413779678/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413780370/in/photostream/ Family members of CP Dias (Daughters) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413781092/in/photostream/ Family members of Romeo Mendes and Antonio D’Souza alias A.K D’Souza Father of Antonette and Fatima http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413781862/in/photostream/ Family members of Ulhas Buyao – Wife and daughter http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413782496/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413783100/in/photostream/ Laxmi - Family member of Anthony Gonsalves http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413783100/in/photostream/ Rev. Fr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413784340/in/photostream/ on the dais Anil Kumar, Victor De Sa (TAG member Secretary) and Tomazinho Cardozo (Ex-President TAG) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413771884/in/photostream/ With the audience – Tomazinho talks on the remaining 4 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7413770942/in/photostream finally, it’s time to sing ‘Adeus Korchea Vellar ‘ (remembering Reginaldo Fernandes) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416218294/in/photostream/ Socoro de Sta. Cruz, Willy Goes, Tomazinho Cardozo, Anil Kumar and Rev. Fr. the audience also joined in http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416212706/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416215312/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr13/7416209968/in/photostream/ blog
[Goanet] Force Airlines to make Konkani announcements on
Not a bad idea to have the announcements made in Konkanni... but, a better suggession is to make it in Portuguese too as many of our Goans are travelling to Goa from Portugal and might have forgotten their KONKANNI !! Rgds, Val Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012 07:16:53 -0700 From: ejd...@att.net To: goa...@goanet.org CC: goa...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Force Airlines to make Konkani announcements on Silviano Barbosa goa...@hotmail.com writes:Force Airlines to make Konkani announcements on landing in Goa! Comment: Great idea! and how come it has not been implemented yet, what is taking so long etc ... All that needs to be done is to have the welcome to Goa message recorded along with the song undir mojea mama and played back everytime the plane lands in Goa. Regards, E. Message: 9 Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012 20:57:59 -0700 From: jose fernandes konk...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Force Airlines to make Konkani announcements on landing in Goa! Message-ID: CAKOvMrtMLpg3qrhfG4-ZEHC0tfONX1=j9yb78k-nz+pofpp...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 It is heartening to know that gradually goans are getting awake from deep slumber and becoming aware of the importance of their mother tongue. Good sign. If need to prepare or translate the Konkani announcement, or any other literature regarding the Airlines in Konkani, you can rely on me. Regards, Jose Salvador Fernandes On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 8:34 PM, MD mmdme...@gmail.com wrote: Message: 9 Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:49:16 -0400 From: Silviano Barbosa goa...@hotmail.com To: goanet goanet goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Force Airlines to make Konkani announcements on landing in Goa! Message-ID: bay164-w4654c6081222ed5f943920c8...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Kindly let us have your version of the Konkni announcement, then we can think about it. MD
[Goanet] Kenya: Catholics from Western Coast of India Perpetuate Faith and Devotion
Kenya: Catholics from Western Coast of India Perpetuate Faith and Devotion Nairobi, Kenya, 21 Jun 2012: June 17, 2012 will go down as a memorable day in the history of the small but vibrant Konkani Catholic community living in Nairobi. By Fr. Marvin Noronha SVD Pics by George and Anida Link: http://www.bellevision.com/belle/index.php?action=topnewstype=4061 MD
[Goanet] Four Steps to Wisdom by Anthony de Mello
Dear *Luis,* * * *Thank you for posting that very thought provoking piece by Fr Anthony de Mello. I still have with me a few of his books like The Song of the Bird, Prayer of the Frog, Sadhana, a Way to God and One Minute Wisdom. They are extremely readable at any time or age. Whenever I feel low, I just pick up one of the books and read a few of the stories and then ruminate over them. I feel much better afterwards.* * * *In another way Mahatma Gandhi too said ‘Be the Change you want to see in the world’* * * *Regards,* * * *Marshall*
Re: [Goanet] How debates from Goanet get diverted to other discussion forums
My dear Soter, May I politely disagree with your line of thought? And ... May I add that ONCE you post a message on to a public forum, the message is PUBLIC i.e. it may be quoted, re-quoted and discussed ad nauseam anywhere and by anybody in cyberspace. But then, you might be right about something UNETHICAL that Santoshbab did. I somehow get the feeling that you, Soter will now advise us of the ETHICAL principle Santoshbab violated. jc On 20 June 2012 22:19, SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: Below is a classic example of how some rationalist and secular cowards have been mischievously posting and diverting the forum of discussion from goanet to other mailing groups to which the author of the original post does not/does not desire to contribute or is not a member of. Merely sending a copy to the author does not mean the act is ETHICAL. Since the author is not part of debates on some particular group and does not wish to be, such acts are a deliberate attempt to forcibly draw him/her from goanet to other convenient forums. The author is often not aware of comments generated from the post on other forums and has no time to keeptrack and respond on every damn forum. Fortunately, I am well aware of these secularly rationalistic looking monkey tricks. - Original Message - From: Santosh Helekar To: goenchimxapotam ; soter d'souza Cc: ++ Subject: Re: Another persecution fantasy bites the dust
Re: [Goanet] How debates from Goanet get diverted to other discussion forums
So now there appears to be a new world-wide conspiracy by the Indian government to persecute Goanet activists in other Goan forums. Time to call a meeting on Azad Maidan and a morcha to call for the ban of all internet forums, except Goanet, and also to fight for the independence of Goa. Cheers, Santosh - Original Message - From: SOTER so...@bsnl.in To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: goenchimxapo...@yahoogroups.com; Santosh Helekar chimbel...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:19 PM Subject: [Goanet] How debates from Goanet get diverted to other discussion forums Below is a classic example of how some rationalist and secular cowards have been mischievously posting and diverting the forum of discussion from goanet to other mailing groups to which the author of the original post does not/does not desire to contribute or is not a member of. Merely sending a copy to the author does not mean the act is ethical. Since the author is not part of debates on some particular group and does not wish to be, such acts are a deliberate attempt to forcibly draw him/her from goanet to other convenient forums. The author is often not aware of comments generated from the post on other forums and has no time to keeptrack and respond on every damn forum. Fortunately, I am well aware of these secularly rationalistic looking monkey tricks. -Soter
[Goanet] MoI - After one week of praises comes the statesmanly googly?
Soter writes 'Though Konkani is my mother tongue, the Roman script (not Devanagiri) is my mother script. Therefore, I strongly condemn the Government's imposition of only devanagiri script for the Konkani language in education.' Comment: I think you must try and get Roman script or any other script for Konkani included in 8th Schedule. And should you not do this, Devanagiri script will continue to be officially accepted script for Konkani in Goa. MP cannot do anything, but Sonia Gandi can! Ask Shataram Naik and Francisco Sardinha to influence Sonia Gandi and get Roman script included in 8th schedule. Until then forget about human rights and all other rights associated in this regards. Best regards, U. G. Barad
[Goanet] Confessions of a Timeshare Marketeer (Open Magazine)
Confessions of a Timeshare Marketeer If you lose your client in those 90 minutes, he will never come again. The money has to be emotionally coerced out of him My job is to sell timeshare holidays. After our call centre zooms in on potential customers, we invite them for a short presentation. I get 90 minutes to convince them. I deal with three such clients a day. They are normally couples with children in tow. There is a huge market among the middle and upper middle class who can spare Rs 4-6 lakh for a timeshare. Once I settle them down, I chitchat for a while and that gives me a fair idea of how gullible they might be. I ask them casually about their last holiday. I focus on their negative experiences and give a list of reasons why it wouldn’t happen in our resorts. Then I ask about their dream holidays. And then give them the spiel of getting a three- or five-star holiday for as little as Rs 4,000 a year. Once the wife perks up, it’s time to move in for the kill and show them an apartment. When we come back to the office, I can sense they are converting rupees to dollars. That’s when I get the manager for the final kill. He tells them he is willing to give it at a special on-the-spot discount. This is the make-or-break moment. If you lose your customer in those 90 minutes, you can be sure he will never come again. The downpayment has to be emotionally coerced out of him then and there. We give him incentives like paying in EMIs, etcetera. Some get hooked, others don’t. One client told us he would come back next year. The manager immediately told him: “I don’t believe you. Only two men said they will come back—Jesus Christ and Arnold Schwarzenegger.’’ I have heard that stale line so many times but for appearance’s sake, I join in the laughter. We tell them this offer is up for grabs only now. At this point, many walk away and I keep hoping the next one signs up. +++ (This marketing professional has three years experience selling timeshares in Goa) http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/confessions/confessions-of-a-timeshare-marketeer
[Goanet] Fw: KONKANI SONG (3).DAT - YouTube
Subject: Fw: KONKANI SONG for the Day (apologies to Gabe) https://www.youtube.com:443/watch?v=7I-yTPIZvTMfeature=related
[Goanet] Bharatnatyam dancer heads to London, boxing for Kiwis
So the nationalistic denial of this fringe appears to now generate a fantasy of all is well and all is shinning. The boundaries of this country are probably only known to the nationalist fringe while others are considered ignorant and have to be nationalised with MoI and secularism. We have consumed these rational secular fantasy pills for quite too long to know how it works. - Soter
[Goanet] Dabolim ani sorro .....ani magir ....?
Posted without commentary Res Ipsa Loquitor jc http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1961Goa/1050-Raghavendran.html The greatest beneficiary in the liberation of Goa was the Indian Navy. They didn't fire a single shot. The Portuguese admiral surrendered with all his ships in the port, including the Albuquerque, the flag ship of the Portuguese navy, with its unbelievable stock of liquor!! Under an archaic law, all the captured vessels were the 'War Booty' of the Navy and they were allowed to sell them and keep the proceeds, which they did. The money would go to the equivalent of the 'Regimental Funds' of the Army and totally controlled by the Naval HQ with no interference by the Govt. The Army and Air Force didn't even know anything about it till about 1980-81 when the information leaked out and the other services claimed a share. As a measure to buy peace the Navy dished out a very small portion of the 'Booty' to the other services then!! In addition the Dabolim airport was up for grabs and it was offered to the Air Force automatically but they didn't need a base in the area as they already had Poona and there was no operational need for a base involving considerable outlay. Then the Navy stepped in and the rest is history. In '62, I was selected along with two other QFIs to go on deputation to Iraq but just as we had disposed of all our belongings and were ready to go, the Chinese attacked us and my mission went Kaput. That story is in another chapter.
[Goanet] In Goa, gods are everywhere
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Re: [Goanet] How debates from Goanet get diverted to other discussion forums
SOTER wrote: Below is a classic example of how some rationalist and secular cowards have been mischievously posting and diverting the forum of discussion from goanet to other mailing groups to which the author of the original post does not/does not desire to contribute or is not a member of. Merely sending a copy to the author does not mean the act is ethical. Since the author is not part of debates on some particular group and does not wish to be, such acts are a deliberate attempt to forcibly draw him/her from goanet to other convenient forums. The author is often not aware of comments generated from the post on other forums and has no time to keeptrack and respond on every damn forum. Fortunately, I am well aware of these secularly rationalistic looking monkey tricks. -Soter, I have had several experiences of a similar nature. One experience, however, is memorable enough for me to share. I had posted something on Goanet which is a public forum. My post got trimmed and posted onto another public forum and then copied and posted onto a private forum. Out of the blue, several months later, I got an email asking me to clarify on what I had stated. When I did, the inquirer then responded with detailed questions which took me half an hour to reply to. The person then disappears. For six months. Six months later, I get an email from the same person requesting me to watch a situation as, if an event took place, it would trigger a series of consequences. That event did take place and I made enough profits on one trade to take a nice vacation. Such is the power of public forums. Mervyn1650Lobo
