[Goanet] North East people fleeing Bangalore.
In the article titled Mystery of the NE exodus: Why Bangalore? by Lakshmi Chaudhry Aug 16, 2012 http://www.firstpost.com/india/mystery-of-the-ne-exodus-why-bangalore-419876 .html gives an impression that it is only from Bangalore that there is an exodus. It seems that the author of the article is unaware that there is an exodus from other parts of India, including Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The author also gives an impression that the people from North East have no reason to leave their present places, and that perhaps it is rumors created by the right wing groups that is a problem. I must say that I am confused. Best regards, U. G. Barad
[Goanet] Song for the day...
Dean Martinhttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Dean_Martin?feature=watch_video_title - Memories are made of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duO-YdmqDfU g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] PANIC FLEEING ASSAMESE
This is what vote bank politics can do! Rely on migrants who are protected and pampered over residents to ensure winning at elections. In Assam Congress got a second term, and business as usual to get a third term. Immigrants provide cheap labour. It is government and vested interests that have subverted the Constitution,dispensed with immigration laws etc to stay in power.Using communalism, and permitting rabid fanatic organizations to function, politicians have made a mess of the whole nation! We aught to be grateful to Anna and Ramdev. Their quirks and perceived corruption (overlooked so far, but highlighted now) are irrelevant, which is what the government uses to deflect from the message! Shoot the messenger, forget the message. And we like fools swallow this hook,line and sinker!
[Goanet] Village names
Interesting history of village names, and since my family comes from one of the villages. But isn't it time to write how to sustain these villages from the bharati onslaught. BC *VILLAGE NAMES* * * By: Radharao F.Gracias * * My family has lived for generations in a little village called Calata, which with Majorda and Utorda constitutes one Village Panchayat and previously formed the Parish of Mae de Deus. Utorda is now the separate parish of Our Lady of Lourdes. The etymology of my village, is clearly apparent, if one looks at the original Konkani names, Khala?ta, Maz?odde and Utor?de. It simply means lower, middle and upper parts and that is the lay of the villages, along the Arabian Sea.
Re: [Goanet] Goan Culinary Club kick starts Goan Culinary Festivities in tandem with World Goa Day
Great start The rest will follow All the best Cyrus Rustom Todiwala OBE DL DBA Chef Patron Cafe Spice Namaste / Mr TODIWALA'S Kitchen 16 Pescot Street London E1 8AZ T 02074889242 On 16 Aug 2012, at 15:06, renebarreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From - GOAN VOICE UK http://www.goanvoice.org.uk Goan Culinary Club kick starts Goan Culinary Festivities in tandem with World Goa Day http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=6069boxid=2302793uid=dat=8/16/2012 16 Aug: Herald. Four months after initiating the Goan Culinary Club ( GCC) and as a kick start to the culinary festivities to herald in World Goa Day on August 20 , co founders Odette and Joe Mascarenhas with members declared the Club open to the public, O Coqueiro, one of the first restaurants in Goa serving traditional Goan food… Text + photos. Full Text. http://www.goanvoice.org.uk ooo rene barreto Goan Culinary Club - Goa email goanculinaryc...@gmail.com http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk WORLD GOA - KONKANI DAY -20TH of AUGUST, EVERY YEAR. GOAN CULTURAL HERITAGE DAY 0 0
[Goanet] The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14th August, 2012
Global Goenkars !! I share a post from Joe Mascarenhas …one of the co founders of the Goan Culinary Club - GOA. Please join me in congratulating Odette and Joe Mascarenhas for putting up a great event at the O Coqueiro - Goa. Odette and Joe have put in a number of hours of dedicated hard work along with many others since we set up this club four months ago. These efforts have paid off ..with the presentation of a great show - and there is much more to come : - Thanks …. rene === The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14thAugust,2012 00 Four months after initiating the Goan Cilinary Club, co founders Odette and Joe Mascarenhas with members declared the Club opens to the public. As a kick start to the Culinary festivities to herald in World Goa Day on the 20th August, the meet was held at O Coqueiro one of the first restaurants in Goa serving traditional Goan food. Co founder Odette Mascarenhas introduced the Panel membersnamely…Master Chef Urbano Rego, noted historian Maria de Lourdes Costa Brava Rodrigues. former GM of Taj Joe Mascarenhas son of the legendary Goan Chef Minguel Arcanjo (Masci), and herself, who with their expertise bring to the fore authentic Goan recipes of member establishments. She explained the objectives of the Club namely 1. To promote and Preserve Goan cuisine globally… Recipes shortlisted are put on a ‘Global’net online and sent to different countries with the help of Mr Rene Baretto (forefather of World Goa Day), so that Goans across the world could avail of the ‘standardized recipes’. 2 .Educating the youth and help preserve the legacy of our culinary culture … Conducting classes for students where food writer Odette Mascarenhas gives a lecturette on the history of Goan cuisine followed by a demonstration by the Chefs. MES college demonstration was by Mr Sylvester D’Souza of Sheela Bar and Restaurant followed by a demo for Fr Agnel Catering Institute by Edia Cotta of Alila Diwa and Don Bosco college students by Mr Peter Fernandes. 3.To promote Christmas sweet making in villages … 4. To work to ensure quality ingredients’…tamarind, kokum, toddy, vinegar, poie, sausages etc are available to be used and served in all restaurants. 5.Starred Hotels are working in tandem to promote a ‘corner’ for Goan cuisine. 6.Star Hotel chefs as well as local chefs interactwith each other to gain the right methods and ideas on Goan cooking from each other. Forgotten preparations like the Samarachi Kodi, Godshem, Aard Maas etc are brought to .the fore for discussion. She also introduced the members of the club who over the months have worked tirelessly in forming the platform of learning and participating to authenticate Goan recipes. Maria de Lourdes Costa Brava Rodriguesthen gave a presentation of the History of food down the ages. Keeping in mind with the themes of Gen Next involvement with the Club, Joel Gonsalves gave his own composition of the famous beatles number ‘Yesterday’his lyrics on nostalgic the youth were about the Goa of yesteryears. Followed by impromptu speeches by Shoanan Gonsalves (St Xaviers College Mapusa), Jinelle and Fatima (Don Bosco College). There was an interactive question and answer session on how the Club should now progress. The event ended with happy hour, tambola and traditional Goan delicacies prepared by Chef Peter Fernandes of O Coqueiro. rene barreto : GOAN CULINARY CLUB -GOA http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk email: goanculinaryc...@gmail.com WORLD GOA - KONKANI DAY -20TH of AUGUST, EVERY YEAR. GOAN CULTURAL HERITAGE DAY 0 0
[Goanet] ARREST THE PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR OF KYA SUPER COOL HAIN HUM FILM
SHANTARAM NAIK M P 602, BRAHMAPUTRA, DR B D MARG, NEW DELHI 9868181344 09422439990 17 th August 2012 ARREST THE PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR OF KYA SUPER COOL HAIN HUM FILM FOR THE FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION Mr Shantaram Naik M P has demanded the arrest of producer and director of Hindi film Kya Super Cool Hain Hum for hurting the religious sentiments of Christian community. * While raising the issue during zero hour in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Mr Naik said that In one of the scenes in the film ,a christian priest has been shown in bad light and is shown solemnising 'marriage' of two dogs.*** * * * Earlier one of the dogs in the film was named as Frakruddin which name was deleted by the producers.*** * *A scene shows a priest sprinkling holy water when a bitch and a dog engage in sexual act. Actor Anupam Kher in the film says Mother Marry said that his dead mother was a reincarnated as a bitch . There are many other dialogues which can hurt sentiments of christian community, Mr Naik said. * * Mr Naik said that That these scenes has hurt the religious sentiments of christian community which hails a priest in high esteem, and that , a priest is not only bestowed with serious religious duties , but is supposed to be guide and philosopher to many members of the community. Comedy certainly is a part of all every society but, while presenting comedies in any art form , no one's religious sentiments can be hurt. Freedom of expression does not give license to a film producer or director play with the sentiments of others , much less with religious sentiments, Mr Naik said. The film contains a number of double-meaning filthy dialogues. he said he has no objection to them if they have been considered as permissible by the Censor Board. But, in a movie with this type of background, showing a christian priest solemnising 'marriage' of two dogs is all the more objectionable. In any case, Producers,directors and others in charge of film production and distribution should be hauled up under sections 295A and 298 which are the two main provisions dealing with offences relating to religions, mentioned in the Indian Penal Code, MrNaik said. Mr Naik demanded that The powers of Union Government of reviewing the decision of Film Censure Board should now be restored back by way of amendment to Cinematograph Act. However, an FIR can be lodged by the Central or any State Government under the said provisions of the Indian Penal Code and refrain the producers/ exhibiters from exhibiting the film any further. Besides, it must be remembered that section 295A is a cognizable offence and therefore, it is the duty of police machinery to act and arrest the culprits, Mr Naik said. SHANTARAM NAIK
[Goanet] Konkani Audio album Kallokh-ak Bhiyenakai SAVIO DE ZUA-Redwood City, California
The making of Konkani Audio album Kallokh-ak Bhiyenakai My very first Konkani Audio Album entitled Kallokh-ak Bhiyenakai is in the process of being completed shortly Releasing .Featuring the voices of Seby de Divar, Tomazinho Irene Cardozo, Alister Miranda, William Rodrigues, Roger Luanna Fernandes, Edsy, Dominic de Tiracol, Avers Pereira, Maestro Agnelo Dias, Volley D'Mello, Johnny de Tuem Savio Rodrigues. buy your copy Original all over goans music shop and CONTRACT : William 9822149577-Photography Video Filming. https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208415_4033387605822_864944177_n.jpg
Re: [Goanet] The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14th August, 2012
This is fabulous news and i hope this snowballs into a massive international phenomenon have fun and all the best C Cyrus Rustom Todiwala OBE DL DBA Cafe Spice Namaste Mr Todiwala's Kitchen 16 Prescot Street London E1 8AZ t. 020 7488 9242 f. 020 7488 9339 www.cafespice.co.uk www.mrtodiwala.com www.mrtodiwalaskitchen.com www.adventuregourmet.com www.learningforlifeuk.org www.timeandtalents.org.uk Follow Cafe Spice Namaste on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CafeSpiceNamast Follow Mr Todiwala on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MrTodiwala CAFE SPICE NAMASTE IS LISTED AMONGST BRITAIN'S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCED AT THE NATIONAL RESTAURANTS AWARDS KHAADRAAS CLUB- IN-DISCREET TRANSLATION=GREEDY PIGS CLUB= FOR US PARSEES THE GOURMANDS CLUB. Enjoy a Parsee Feast every six weeks for just £29.95 per person all inclusive. Have you visited Mr Todiwala's Kitchen at the Hilton near Terminal five? From: renebarreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, 17 August 2012, 7:49 Subject: The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14th August,2012 Global Goenkars !! I share a post from Joe Mascarenhas …one of the co founders of the Goan Culinary Club - GOA. Please join me in congratulating Odette and Joe Mascarenhas for putting up a great event at the O Coqueiro - Goa. Odette and Joe have put in a number of hours of dedicated hard work along with many others since we set up this club four months ago. These efforts have paid off ..with the presentation of a great show - and there is much more to come : - Thanks …. rene === The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14thAugust,2012 00 Four months after initiating the Goan Cilinary Club, co founders Odette and Joe Mascarenhas with members declared the Club opens to the public. As a kick start to the Culinary festivities to herald in World Goa Day on the 20th August, the meet was held at O Coqueiro one of the first restaurants in Goa serving traditional Goan food. Co founder Odette Mascarenhas introduced the Panel membersnamely…Master Chef Urbano Rego, noted historian Maria de Lourdes Costa Brava Rodrigues. former GM of Taj Joe Mascarenhas son of the legendary Goan Chef Minguel Arcanjo (Masci), and herself, who with their expertise bring to the fore authentic Goan recipes of member establishments. She explained the objectives of the Club namely 1. To promote and Preserve Goan cuisine globally… Recipes shortlisted are put on a ‘Global’net online and sent to different countries with the help of Mr Rene Baretto (forefather of World Goa Day), so that Goans across the world could avail of the ‘standardized recipes’. 2 .Educating the youth and help preserve the legacy of our culinary culture … Conducting classes for students where food writer Odette Mascarenhas gives a lecturette on the history of Goan cuisine followed by a demonstration by the Chefs. MES college demonstration was by Mr Sylvester D’Souza of Sheela Bar and Restaurant followed by a demo for Fr Agnel Catering Institute by Edia Cotta of Alila Diwa and Don Bosco college students by Mr Peter Fernandes. 3.To promote Christmas sweet making in villages … 4. To work to ensure quality ingredients’…tamarind, kokum, toddy, vinegar, poie, sausages etc are available to be used and served in all restaurants. 5.Starred Hotels are working in tandem to promote a ‘corner’ for Goan cuisine. 6.Star Hotel chefs as well as local chefs interactwith each other to gain the right methods and ideas on Goan cooking from each other. Forgotten preparations like the Samarachi Kodi, Godshem, Aard Maas etc are brought to .the fore for discussion. She also introduced the members of the club who over the months have worked tirelessly in forming the platform of learning and participating to authenticate Goan recipes. Maria de Lourdes Costa Brava Rodriguesthen gave a presentation of the History of food down the ages. Keeping in mind with the themes of Gen Next involvement with the Club, Joel Gonsalves gave his own composition of the famous beatles number ‘Yesterday’his lyrics on nostalgic the youth were about the Goa of yesteryears. Followed by impromptu speeches by Shoanan Gonsalves (St Xaviers College Mapusa), Jinelle and Fatima (Don Bosco College). There was an interactive question and answer session on how the Club should now progress. The event ended with happy hour, tambola and traditional Goan delicacies prepared by Chef Peter Fernandes of O Coqueiro. rene barreto : GOAN CULINARY CLUB -GOA http://globalgoanculinaryclub.blogspot.co.uk email: goanculinaryc...@gmail.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14th August, 2012
Cyrus .. I am going to make you one of our Patrons to promote the idea in UK and other places around the world. All i will be asking you to do is to invite you to bring together GOAN CHEFS under the banner of GOAN CULINARY CLUB - UK Let us discuss .. once you are free … I am very keen to see the Video you have played an active role be a big success. We - The GCC could ride on that success !! Lets get Ravi Vaz involved …. too. Regards to Pervin …. How was your trip to South Africa ? WORLD GOA - KONKANI DAY -20TH of AUGUST, EVERY YEAR. GOAN CULTURAL HERITAGE DAY 0 0 From: CYRUS TODIWALA ctodiw...@yahoo.co.uk To: renebarreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk; Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, 17 August 2012, 9:48 Subject: Re: The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14th August,2012 This is fabulous news and i hope this snowballs into a massive international phenomenon have fun and all the best C Cyrus Rustom Todiwala OBE DL DBA Cafe Spice Namaste Mr Todiwala's Kitchen 16 Prescot Street London E1 8AZ t. 020 7488 9242 f. 020 7488 9339 www.cafespice.co.uk www.mrtodiwala.com www.mrtodiwalaskitchen.com www.adventuregourmet.com www.learningforlifeuk.org www.timeandtalents.org.uk Follow Cafe Spice Namaste on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CafeSpiceNamast Follow Mr Todiwala on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MrTodiwala CAFE SPICE NAMASTE IS LISTED AMONGST BRITAIN'S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCED AT THE NATIONAL RESTAURANTS AWARDS KHAADRAAS CLUB- IN-DISCREET TRANSLATION=GREEDY PIGS CLUB= FOR US PARSEES THE GOURMANDS CLUB. Enjoy a Parsee Feast every six weeks for just £29.95 per person all inclusive. Have you visited Mr Todiwala's Kitchen at the Hilton near Terminal five? From: renebarreto goan...@yahoo.co.uk To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, 17 August 2012, 7:49 Subject: The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14th August,2012 Global Goenkars !! I share a post from Joe Mascarenhas …one of the co founders of the Goan Culinary Club - GOA. Please join me in congratulating Odette and Joe Mascarenhas for putting up a great event at the O Coqueiro - Goa. Odette and Joe have put in a number of hours of dedicated hard work along with many others since we set up this club four months ago. These efforts have paid off ..with the presentation of a great show - and there is much more to come : - Thanks …. rene === The Goan Culinary Club Event at O Coqueiro on the 14thAugust,2012 00 Four months after initiating the Goan Cilinary Club, co founders Odette and Joe Mascarenhas with members declared the Club opens to the public. As a kick start to the Culinary festivities to herald in World Goa Day on the 20th August, the meet was held at O Coqueiro one of the first restaurants in Goa serving traditional Goan food. Co founder Odette Mascarenhas introduced the Panel membersnamely…Master Chef Urbano Rego, noted historian Maria de Lourdes Costa Brava Rodrigues. former GM of Taj Joe Mascarenhas son of the legendary Goan Chef Minguel Arcanjo (Masci), and herself, who with their expertise bring to the fore authentic Goan recipes of member establishments. She explained the objectives of the Club namely 1. To promote and Preserve Goan cuisine globally… Recipes shortlisted are put on a ‘Global’net online and sent to different countries with the help of Mr Rene Baretto (forefather of World Goa Day), so that Goans across the world could avail of the ‘standardized recipes’. 2 .Educating the youth and help preserve the legacy of our culinary culture … Conducting classes for students where food writer Odette Mascarenhas gives a lecturette on the history of Goan cuisine followed by a demonstration by the Chefs. MES college demonstration was by Mr Sylvester D’Souza of Sheela Bar and Restaurant followed by a demo for Fr Agnel Catering Institute by Edia Cotta of Alila Diwa and Don Bosco college students by Mr Peter Fernandes. 3.To promote Christmas sweet making in villages … 4. To work to ensure quality ingredients’…tamarind, kokum, toddy, vinegar, poie, sausages etc are available to be used and served in all restaurants. 5.Starred Hotels are working in tandem to promote a ‘corner’ for Goan cuisine. 6.Star Hotel chefs as well as local chefs interactwith each other to gain the right methods and ideas on Goan cooking from each other. Forgotten preparations like the Samarachi Kodi, Godshem, Aard Maas etc are brought to .the fore for discussion. She also introduced the members of the club who over the months have worked tirelessly in forming the platform
[Goanet] Powerless and lost-CSE Fortnightly News Bulletin (Aug 17, 2012)
Fortnightly News Bulletin (August 17, 2012) Monsoons. They have been sung paeans to, written and talked about in prose and poetry, and endlessly ruminated upon. In a year which is reeling from the effects of another uncertain monsoon, Down To Earth brings you a unique perspective -- a selection of writers and thinkers from various fields penning down their views, opinions and knowledge... Later in the month, CSE goes to Kolkata with two of its latest publications: formal releases of 'Into the furnace' (the green rating report of the Indian steel industry) and 'Excreta matters' (the 71-city analysis of India's water-sewage management) will happen in the city of joy, accompanied by panel discussions on both the topics. Read on for the details and much more this fortnight... To subscribe to this newsletter, or any of our other newsletters, please click on http://cseindia.my2.in/cseindia/?p=subscribe To unsubscribe from this newsletter, just click http://www.cseindia.org/content/please-enter-your-email-id-unsubscribe-cse-newsletter If you have any questions or concerns about newsletter subscription, please contact Vikas Khanna at vi...@cseindia.org EDITORIAL: Powerless and lost by Sunita Narain == The power blackout in northern India on two days should not be dismissed or misjudged. Analysts are jumping to conclude that the crisis was foretold. They blame delays caused by environment and forest clearance procedures and demand winding down the regulatory framework so that we can re-energise ourselves. Their other favourite whipping horse is ‘free’ electricity to farmers, which is said to be crippling the state electricity boards. These explanations are naïve and mistaken. India’s power sector does need urgent reform, but first we need to know what to fix. Firstly, data analysed by the Centre for Science and Environment clearly shows environmental clearance is not an obstacle to power infrastructure. In fact, the pace and scale of clearances given to power plants are a jeopardy for the environment. In the five years preceding August 2011, 267 thermal power plants adding a total of 0.21 million megawatt (MW) were cleared—capable of more than doubling the current capacity. It is also incorrect that green clearances are holding up India’s coal production. Clearances have been readily given. But the problem is that Coal India Limited is a monopoly player and sits on 0.2 million ha of mine lease area, including 55,000 ha of forestland. Its reserves are some 64 billion tonnes, but production lags at only 500 million tonnes per annum. As a result, every power producer wants a private coalmine and forests can be dug and destroyed. Secondly, the matter of ‘free’ power to farmers needs more enquiry. The recent Report of the High Level Panel on Financial Position of Distribution Utilities, headed by former auditor general V K Shunglu, finds huge anomalies in data used to estimate 20 per cent usage by the agriculture sector. For instance, Jammu and Kashmir, where transmission and distribution losses (TD) are as high as 70 per cent, estimates that farmers use 28,000 units per pumpset; in Rajasthan too, where losses are high, farmers consume 11,000 units per pumpset. But Tamil Nadu, with lower TD losses of 15 per cent, shows just 5,300 units used perpumpset. The panel concludes that states hide inexplicable power losses in farmers' accounts. There is, thus, no reliable estimate of power used by farmers. However, it cannot be argued that agriculture should get ‘free’ power. There is no doubt that farming needs to be energy-efficient, and that ‘free’ power adds to the mindlessness in resource use. But if farmers must pay for power, then the government must account for its price in the cost of food. Currently, India is caught in a double bind. We need to procure large quantities of foodgrains to meet the needs of large numbers of people. The government must keep food production costs as controlled as possible. But input costs—labour and energy—are increasing. The minimum support price—which has seen a much-needed increase in recent years—does not keep up with this cost hike. So, farmers lose out. Free energy to farmers is not the question. The price of growing food in a globalised and subsidy-distorted market is. So, why the power crisis? The reasons are deeply systemic and extremely worrying, First, there is no doubt that supply is constrained. In the past some years,governments have built power infrastructure at a feverish pace. But without much thought. As a result, today, India produces more electricity than previous years, but all this comes from coal-based thermal plants. Between April 2011 and June 2012, according to the Central Electricity Authority, hydro—needed as peaking power—was down by
[Goanet] Press Note-Meet the Artiste Francisco Almeida alias Shahu
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Meet the Artiste – Francisco Almeida alias Shahu* Tiatr Academy of Goa’s monthly programme *‘Kolakarak Bhett’* – *Meet the Artiste* will be held on Wednesday, 22nd August 2012 at 4:45 pm at Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The tiatr artiste of this month is Goa's top-notch musician *Francisco Almeida *popularly known as* Shahu.* Shahu was born to Pedro Almeida and Caitan Francisca Almeida on 18thJanuary 1975 at Sanjoao Moll Macazana, Salcete, Goa. He plays various musical instruments like the Drums, Guitar, Saxophone and Keyboards. He first learnt to play the drums under the guidance of musician Errol Perry, son of Goa’s Great Musical Legend Chris Perry. Music became his first love and he was so captivated by the power of music that gradually as the years passed he learnt to play the guitar, saxophone and keyboards on his own abilities. Shahu is based in Kuwait and he is the first Goan musician to play a one-man band in tiatrs staged in Kuwait. Shahu has performed in tiatrs of veteran tiatr directors such as Rosario Rodrigues, Prem Kumar, Roseferns, Philip Almeida, Milagres de Chandor, Menino Mario, Mariano Fernandes, Menino de Bandar, Pascoal Rodrigues, Anil Pednekar, C.D. Silva, John D' Silva, Ben Evangelisto etc, apart from all the directors in Kuwait. Shahu was greatly appreciated for his unique music in Kuwait based director Jose Rod’s Non-Stop Konkani Drama ‘*Tujem Nanv Vhodd Zanv’* the premiere of which was held in Kuwait. Planning something innovative, Jose Rod had the music for his full drama composed, pre-recorded and played on a Synthesizer instead of being played by a live band with Music Maestro Shahu handling the same single handedly and efficiently. In one of his recent performances, Shahu captivated the audience at the Kuwait Goa Tiatristhanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) Konkani musical entitled *'Tiatristachi Molladik Kholla'* held recently at Indian Community School-Salmiya Kuwait. He led a group of musicians orchestrating on his favorite keyboards as well as the saxophone. With his ability to play different instruments, Shahu also leads a band in Kuwait called 2..S#arp. With 2...S#arp, Shahu's music spans a broad range of harmonies, from Goan and foreign-inspired music to more modern trends with mixtures of genres and ethnic elements. Shahu’s love and passion for the Goan ‘Khells’ (folk plays) brings him to Goa every year without fail during the Carnival season to play music for Carnival folk plays. Shahu has been recognized by various associations/clubs for his immense contribution to music in tiatrs. The ‘United Club of Utorda’ bestowed on him the ‘Best Musician Award’ in the year 2008 in Kuwait. In 2010, the ‘Doha Goans Sports Club’ awarded him the ‘Best Musician Award’ in Doha Quatar. He was also felicitated by The Kuwait Goa Tiatristhanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) in the year 2010 for his outstanding music. Dr.Francisco Colaco, eminent cardiologist and art lover from Margao will render a special song on this occasion. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function. * Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] Your help is requested!!!
FN, I'm not interested in entering debate with you or with anyone in the Goanet on the message I posted seeking answer to: 'Can anyone define Goan Identity which most Goans use invariably in writing and while speaking in public places?' If you can define 'Goan Identity' please do so. Best regards, U. G. Barad Frederick FN Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 wrote: Dr Barad, Are you suggesting that no such thing exists, or that there is no unanimity/agreement on how we conceputalise it? On the latter I would agree, as different segments of society have very different ideas about their history, culture and traditions. FN
[Goanet] Dishonourable Acts
Gabe, Has it ever occured to you that the reason no one responds to your questions is because nobody really gives a hoot. People on Goanet think they are somehow important. The fact of the matter is, we are all pointless dots on the planet sucking up air and filling up space. Some are sucking up more air than their fair share talking non-stop nonsense on Goanet. As to your other question about being barred from Goan Association events, in the link below: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2012-July/223280.html you yourself informed the audiences of Goanet that you have been intimated by a letter that you are barred from attending Goan Association UK functions and declared persona non grata. Or did you forget? No need to explain, we are all aging, doddery and addled. I can give full details of the above decision but then again I'm far too decent to do that. I leave that sort of dishonourable act to the people you keep company with. Best, selma
Re: [Goanet] Your help is requested!!!
Dear Uday, Why are you not interested in a debate? Is there no space for the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method ? Can you define what it means to be a Hindu? Or a Catholic? There are different and diverse definitions for each, but that doesn't mean to say that some shared sense of commonality doesn't exist (even in might primarily surface on a Sunday morning, Thursday evening, feast day or when we need to polarise votes for an election). Because of Goa's peculiar past, we have very differing understanding of what makes a 'Goan'. It could be argued that the identity is a product of accidents of history, from Parashuram (and earlier) to the Portuguese. But then, so is today's modern Indian identity... and four-and-half (or even just under two) centuries of shared experience cannot be wished away. I'm not suggesting a Two Goa theory here ... in fact, even within religious groupings there are divides of caste, geography, class, language, etc... But what I'm saying is that we have to (i) accept the multiplicities while defining this identity and (ii) create space for The Other, instead of just trying to exclude him/her, something which we have been great at doing over centuries. FN -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Books from Goa,1556 http://scr.bi/Goa1556Books Audio recordings (mostly from Goa): http://bit.ly/GoaRecordings On 17 August 2012 15:49, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: FN, I'm not interested in entering debate with you or with anyone in the Goanet on the message I posted seeking answer to: 'Can anyone define Goan Identity which most Goans use invariably in writing and while speaking in public places?' If you can define 'Goan Identity' please do so. Best regards, U. G. Barad Frederick FN Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 wrote: Dr Barad, Are you suggesting that no such thing exists, or that there is no unanimity/agreement on how we conceputalise it? On the latter I would agree, as different segments of society have very different ideas about their history, culture and traditions. FN
Re: [Goanet] Dishonourable Acts
Ah Lord! What PPP redux is this I receive at breakfast time? Almost like that a whole generation of Hindus canard. I suggest that the writer of the post ( quoted infra ) reads the link she has referred us to Yet again? Then she might try to locate AGM in that link. Isn't that the crux of Gabe's post ? Hanh! pro bono jc Pardon any Typos. This IPad does some curious auto- corrections On Aug 17, 2012, at 6:19 AM, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: Gabe, Has it ever occured to you that the reason no one responds to your questions is because nobody really gives a hoot. People on Goanet think they are somehow important. The fact of the matter is, we are all pointless dots on the planet sucking up air and filling up space. Some are sucking up more air than their fair share talking non-stop nonsense on Goanet. As to your other question about being barred from Goan Association events, in the link below: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2012-July/223280.html you yourself informed the audiences of Goanet that you have been intimated by a letter that you are barred from attending Goan Association UK functions and declared persona non grata. Or did you forget? No need to explain, we are all aging, doddery and addled. I can give full details of the above decision but then again I'm far too decent to do that. I leave that sort of dishonourable act to the people you keep company with. Best, selma
Re: [Goanet] STATEMENT OF SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO AT HIS PRESS BRIEFING
It is sad to note that Eduardo Faleiro and his Congress were sleeping all this while and have just woken up from deep slumber due to not being at the helm of affairs and in the driving seat in Goa. All ideas and commitments towards Goa and Goans go to sleep when these guys are DRIVING and come to face the reality the moment they are assigned to the back-benches. The Congress, the BJP and the NCP has forfeited it's right to be in GOA at all. ARE GOANS AWAKE? floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Eduardo Faleiro lokseva...@gmail.com To: goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 4:13 PM Subject: [Goanet] STATEMENT OF SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO AT HIS PRESS BRIEFING EDUARDO FALEIRO Former Union Minister Raia, Salcette – Goa Tel : 0832 2777309 Fax: 0832 2776868 Email: lokseva...@rediffmail.com , loksseva...@gmail.com STATEMENT OF SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO AT HIS PRESS BRIEFING (August 14, 2012) Last Friday, in an interview to the media, the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai denied the existence of a Russian Mafia in Goa whilst admitting that some Russians visiting Goa are likely to be involved in criminal activities. In fact, many Russians, some with a criminal background, own large properties in Goa in their own name or benami and have setup restaurants and hotels which often double up as bases for illegal drug trade, prostitution, human trafficking and such other anti social activities. The MLA of Mandrem constituency and the present Health Minister, Shri. Laxmikant Parsekar, is on record as saying at a Gram Sabha meeting at the Morjim village Panchayat, “these Russians have all kinds of vices and the moment the Russian tourists come to one place all other tourists flee from there. Even earlier we had tourists from other countries but we never had this problem.” Parsekar said that the volume of Russian tourists in the State had triggered a virtual cultural invasion in Morjim and surrounding areas and because of their sheer numbers, the Russians were indulging in “dadagiri” At this meeting, the Morjim villagers complained of the overbearing and rude nature of the Russian tourists and demanded that Russian nationals be barred from carrying on tourist related activities. Two years ago, a Russian murdered a local taxi driver, Rohidas Shetgaonkar, in this area. As of today, this Russian roams freely and carries on his hotel business as usual.
[Goanet] Avocados
Hi Fred, My own experience while still at school in Aldona was that avocados didn't do well in our Goa climate. Let me explain - my maternal grandfather(ex Zanzibar) had an avocado plant(at our Moira house) which he had grown, presumably from seed/s he had brought back from Zanzibar. The plant had grown into a huge tree but we rarely saw any fruit on it. He often told us about how delicious this fruit was(I'd never even seen one then!), but it had to be many years later that I enjoyed 'king-size avocados especially at Kisii in Kenya and also at my in-laws in Kitale(Kenya). Maybe there's someone in Goa who can come up with a more positive story? Mervyn(M)
[Goanet] Targeting Goa’s slums is a part of bamani conspiracy to hide Bamani infiltration in Communidades
http://www.bharatmukti.blogspot.in/2012/08/targeting-goas-slums-is-part-of-bamani.html Our (Bamons) goal is accomplished one drop at a time so as to never bring suspicion upon ourselves (Bamons). This prevents them (Mulnivasis) from seeing the changes as they occur August 11, 2012 issue of ‘The Goan’ carries a centre spread story titled ‘Lords of the Slums’ on pages 16-17. It blames politicians of protecting slums in Vasco, Margao, Cortalim, Dabolim and Mapusa. This weekly paper is published by Fomento Publications. Fomentos also have their interest in destructive mining all over Goa and are even proved to be using explosives illegally on the Hiralal Khodidas mine in Colomba while extracting of ore, tries to convince the readers that people from different parts of India are illegal occupants on the lands that they occupy since 1970 and 1990. The paper claims that 70% of Goa’s land is owned by 223 Communidades and communidades are known as ‘Ganvkaris’, ‘Ganvponn’ that has unique and age-old Collective land ownership pattern. It also claims that Ganvkaris (Communidades) came into existence sui juris and prior to creation of State. They were developed by clearing the jungles and establishing villages, installing their village deity and introducing private laws. It does tell that this Ganvkaris belonged to Gawdas and Velip tribes in Goa and that Fomentos along with other mining companies like Salgaoncars, Chowgules, Dempos, Sesa Goa, Vedanta, Damodar Mangalji are involved in causing irreversible damage to their habitats with their mining plunder of Goa. It does not disclose that Bamons who have infiltrated on communidades are invaders from Eurasia and they need to be shown the door. The weekly paper claims, quoting government data that all together there are 2,515 illegal constructions on Communidade lands in Goa. Further ‘The Goan’ is trying to provoke bulldozing of these ‘illegal’ constructions, this time by quoting Indian Supreme Court judgment in Civil Appeal No. 1132/2011 @ SLP © No. 3109/ 2011 pertaining to unauthorized occupants of Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat lands. It is pertinent to note that office bearers and activists like Nelson Azavedo and Luis de Sousa of Communidade movement have been repeatedly challenging the legitimacy of imposing Panchayats rule in Goa in their various presentations at Goa University and other places in Goa, and even in Court case at Goa Bench of Bombay High Court. If Communidades agree that their land belongs to Panchayats then they will be negating all that they been saying publicly since 1997. ‘The Goan’ advocates that Communidade lands be declared as Panchayat lands. It swims against the tide of Communidade Movement in Goa. The reason for this advocacy is understandable for it is well known fact that this weekly paper is playing the playing PRO role for BJP variety of Brahminism and even before this paper was launched its editor played this role as an editor of ‘oHeraldo’. For Bharat Mukti Mukti Morcha it makes no difference whether it is BJP variety of Brahmanism or Congress variety of Brahmanism for we are committed to uproot all varieties of Brahmanism. Every Brahmanism supports Capitalism in India. It is important to keep in mind that Bamons have long term interest in taking over Communidade lands in Goa, ‘rationalizing’ them and the plans to this effect are already declared in ‘Goa 2035: vision and road map’. This is a vision of Bamons, by Bamons and subscribers of Bramanism, for Bamons. Mulnivasis has nothing in it not even mention is made of existence of ST, SC, OBC people. For Bamons we are all erased and no longer exists today and also in 2035. ‘The Goan’ deliberately did not explained a the reasons behind the emergence of slums not only in Goa’s Communidade lands but all over the country. It did not explain that it is the policies of Brahmanism ushered in on 15 August 1947 onwards that was responsible for the skyrocketing poverty in India. People living below poverty line were pegged at around 12 crore in 1947. This number has witnessed sharp increase and touched 83 crore people whose daily income varies from Rs. 5/- to Rs. 20/-. This is an official government of India data as per Arjun Sengupta committee report. And there are no Brahmins living in slums, no Brahmins living below poverty line; for they are the rulers of this country and that’s why all the aboriginal people of India – ST, SC, OBC and those converted from these categories are the once who are forced to live in poverty due to the well engineered policies by the State for the past 65 years that witnessed Bamani rule of Congress and BJP to a great period of time. Why then ‘The Goan’ only targets these 2,515 houses? It is due to Bamon’s very own ways of achieving the targets of decimating mulnviasis ‘Our (Bamons) goal is accomplished one drop at a time so as to never bring suspicion upon ourselves (Bamons). This prevents them (Mulnivasis) from seeing the
Re: [Goanet] Dishonourable Acts
On 17 August 2012 11:19, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: Gabe, Has it ever occured to you that the reason no one responds to your questions is because nobody really gives a hoot. People on Goanet think they are somehow important. The fact of the matter is, we are all pointless dots on the planet sucking up air and filling up space. Some are sucking up more air than their fair share talking non-stop nonsense on Goanet. As to your other question about being barred from Goan Association events, in the link below: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2012-July/223280.html you yourself informed the audiences of Goanet that you have been intimated by a letter that you are barred from attending Goan Association UK functions and declared persona non grata. Or did you forget? No need to explain, we are all aging, doddery and addled. I can give full details of the above decision but then again I'm far too decent to do that. I leave that sort of dishonourable act to the people you keep company with. Best, selma RESPONSE: I always thought that you were a bit iffy, you have now confirmed it to the benefit of all the readers here. Yes I can confirm that I did receive a letter from the President of the GOA U.K., to enlighten you accepting my resignation; he was bloody minded and informed me that the GOA UK LTD reserves the right of admission to their functions - yes this is what they do for all their occasions but he had to specifically inform me...say no more You aren't so savvy to note the difference between a proclamation by a President and a Resolution passed at Ganeral Meeting' of the GOA. Well I guess it takes all sorts to make this World! Without people like you, others would not progress! As far as your not being dishonourable - the verdict is out and unfortunately there are many EA Goans waiting to shaft you. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Goa news for August 18, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** First two rounds at Fatorda - Times of India eague CEO Sunando Dhar and the Goa Football Association, during a meeting at the Dempo House in Panaji on Thursday, that Fatorda would be free to host matches until ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGqeAW3sdX5BlQYLPyMQmbs5CrrUQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/First-two-rounds-at-Fatorda/articleshow/15525261.cms *** Goa restricts teachers attending seminars and functions - IBNLive.com NLive.comGoa restricts teachers attending seminars and functions. PTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG4XRl4lRtFxLyGr7RR12Rv8WqpYQurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-restricts-teachers-attending-seminars-and-functions/1046117.html *** Stamp duty: A third of mines on the verge of closure in Goa - Business Standard siness StandardOver a third of operating mines in Goa are set to be closed due to a recent decision by the state government to levy a 15 per cent upfront stamp duty on the royalty paid by them. There are only 97 mines currently in operation out of 337 registered with ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEUSCUg0lPHN6CQJy0BAqfa3VKFXgurl=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/stamp-dutythirdminesthe-vergeclosure-in-goa/483575/ *** 'Sweeney didn't die of drug overdose' - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: British woman Denyse Carol Sweeney had not died of drug overdose here in 2010 as initially claimed by the Goa police, giving credence to her family's claim that she had been murdered. A senior police official today confirmed they have received ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFY3TYGIQpmux5Bngw112XCoAJt1gurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Sweeney-didnt-die-of-drug-overdose/articleshow/15539657.cms *** Goa government says state safe for northeast immigrants - TwoCircles.net olice-ask-northeasterners-to-report-threats-if-any/1046163.htmlGoa police ask North-Easterners to report threats, if any http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFJzUPqxcHBo9We2hLh4fyEnTq_PQurl=http://twocircles.net/2012aug17/goa_government_says_state_safe_northeast_immigrants.html *** Congress demands ban on 'Kya Super Kool Hain Hum' in Goa - New York Daily News ulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/tabloid-on-saturday/call-to-ban-kskhh-in-goa-1.1062904Call to ban KSKHH in Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEc_QbIja6uVJhDiXJdnb48Nk5dUAurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/01433cae4b3c1aa10639553f0ba172d4/congress-demands-ban-on-kya-super-kool-hain-hum-in-goa *** Barges to have tracking identification systems - Times of India ystems-must-for-barges/63273.htmlTracking systems must for barges http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGvwXNBBzxHuYJkVtcno2uDZRqnIQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Barges-to-have-tracking-identification-systems/articleshow/15539708.cms *** South Goa police beef up security for Eid-ul-Fitr - Times of India WI53gM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG9TXcDcr5JgIvvOSODNcYaAoBgrgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/South-Goa-police-beef-up-security-for-Eid-ul-Fitr/articleshow/15539824.cms *** Congress parliamentarian wants ban on 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum' - New York Daily News w York Daily NewsGoa's lone Rajya Sabha MP, Shantaram Naik of the Congress, Friday reiterated the demand for a ban on the film, which shows a Christian priest, played by actor Chunky Pandey solemnising the wedding of a dog with a bitch. A scene shows a priest ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFJfzN37nmrW0upBX35y9D-ouNu3gurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/d99e8bbe1b34bbad6b399952716de147/congress-parliamentarian-wants-ban-on-kyaa-super-kool-hain-hum *** Goa University urged to disqualify university class representatives - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: A group of students have urged the Goa University authorities to disqualify the university class representatives (UCRs), who have failed to submit their audits in time, stating it would help the poll process for the university's students ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFGbtH6eesKIRRURcQg49Doi-tiMAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-University-urged-to-disqualify-university-class-representatives/articleshow/15539653.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (18Aug12)
The Legacy Chris Perry Left behind Glenn Perry The Jazz Band - ESG Hall, Panjim, Sat, Aug 18, 7pm To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Avocados
Yes - they do grow in Goan climate. An adult Avocado tree that I have seen in Goa, was upto half the height of a standard coconut tree. It produced ample fruit, but squirrels get to them before humans do! Jim F New York. --- On Fri, 8/17/12, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com wrote: From: Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Avocados To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Friday, August 17, 2012, 5:27 AM Does someone know if avocados grow in Goa easily? And, more importantly, under what conditions do they fruit regularly here? FN ... ...
[Goanet] Your help is requested!!!
Frederick, to enter into debate or not is personal choice and my choice is not to enter in any debate on the question I asked. All that I need is the definition of Goan Identity. Would you like to define this considering your multiplicities and space theory? Best regards, U. G. Barad Frederick FN Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 wrote: Dear Uday, Why are you not interested in a debate? Is there no space for the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method Can you define what it means to be a Hindu? Or a Catholic? There are different and diverse definitions for each, but that doesn't mean to say that some shared sense of commonality doesn't exist (even in might primarily surface on a Sunday morning, Thursday evening, feast day or when we need to polarise votes for an election). Because of Goa's peculiar past, we have very differing understanding of what makes a 'Goan'. It could be argued that the identity is a product of accidents of history, from Parashuram (and earlier) to the Portuguese. But then, so is today's modern Indian identity... and four-and-half (or even just under two) centuries of shared experience cannot be wished away. I'm not suggesting a Two Goa theory here ... in fact, even within religious groupings there are divides of caste, geography, class, language, etc... But what I'm saying is that we have to (i) accept the multiplicities while defining this identity and (ii) create space for The Other, instead of just trying to exclude him/her, something which we have been great at doing over centuries. FN On 17 August 2012 15:49, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: FN, I'm not interested in entering debate with you or with anyone in the Goanet on the message I posted seeking answer to: 'Can anyone define Goan Identity which most Goans use invariably in writing and while speaking in public places?' If you can define 'Goan Identity' please do so. Best regards, U. G. Barad Frederick FN Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 wrote: Dr Barad, Are you suggesting that no such thing exists, or that there is no unanimity/agreement on how we conceputalise it? On the latter I would agree, as different segments of society have very different ideas about their history, culture and traditions. FN
[Goanet] avocado
Dear Rico, The avocado seems to grow pretty well in Goa without any particular care. I have two of the plants in my garden, which began yielding last year but did not flower this year. I have two neighbours Manuel Godinho and David Dias both of whom have trees in full yield this year. If you come to Margao you could just visit the clinic of Dr.Ricardo Telles along Abade Faria Road where you will find the tree in full fruit. However, it appears that the trees come as male, female or a combination of both. The former two will not fruit if grown singly or two of the same type. The same problem is noticed with nutmegs. Hence, the best option is to go for a graft. Radharao F.Gracias
Re: [Goanet] Journalist jobs in Canada
Well said, Jose. That is the reality. Regards, Victor From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Journalist jobs in Canada Frederick Noronha wrote: Dear all: A couple of my journalist friends (already in Canada) are on the lookout for suitable openings. If you have any pointers you could offer, kindly get in touch offlist. Many thanks! FN Dear FN, I am almost sure that you advised your journalist friends (perhaps, they advised themselves) the following: 1: Apply Apply even if there is no reply. 2: For starters, take whatever work which comes your way; even if it is non-journalism related. 3: The longer one waits without working, the longer one will wait. jc
Re: [Goanet] Avocados
In Salcette, there are avocado trees growing and no fruit, while some of them bear fruit sporadically. One hears they require shade and a slightly cooler climate. Mupca market has avocados on sale (southern side where the veggies/flower sellers are if I am not mistaken, the chap brings in exotic veggies); they are the Jamaican (??) variety (very large) and are available in Jan-Feb and they come from the North (Himachal??). On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM, Mervyn Elsie Maciel mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Fred, My own experience while still at school in Aldona was that avocados didn't do well in our Goa climate. Let me explain - my maternal grandfather(ex Zanzibar) had an avocado plant(at our Moira house) which he had grown, presumably from seed/s he had brought back from Zanzibar. The plant had grown into a huge tree but we rarely saw any fruit on it. He often told us about how delicious this fruit was(I'd never even seen one then!), but it had to be many years later that I enjoyed 'king-size avocados especially at Kisii in Kenya and also at my in-laws in Kitale(Kenya). Maybe there's someone in Goa who can come up with a more positive story? Mervyn(M)
[Goanet] World Goa Day Celebrations at Nostalgia Restaurant
The following are the links related to the post of World God Day Celebrations held at Fernandos Nostalgia Restaurant Raia - Goa View World Goa Day 2012 at Nostalgia on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FvHZ4qy_U4 View World Goa Day 2012 at Nostalgia on the Blog http://fernandosnostalgia.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/world-goa-day-2012-goa-celebrations-at-fernandos-nostalgia-restaurant-raia/ -- Regards Rohan -- Tumblr http://exoticgoa.tumblr.com/ website www.exoticgoa.co.in Blog http://www.goankrazy.blogspot.com/ Twitter @exoticgoa email loboro...@gmail.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/goa.meu.amor ---
[Goanet] 102 Year Old Aunty Mary's Funeral on Saturday at 10 am
http://www.heraldgoa.in/newscategory/Obituaries/22 Today's newspapers announced the funeral of Maria Conceicao D'Souza or Aunty Mary as we used to call her. A glance at the obituary notice tells us she was born on 11 April 1010 and she died on 7 August 2012 which means she lived to the ripe old age of 102 years. Some record! Having said that whenever someone wishes me - May you live to be a hundred - I retort - Why do you want to curse me like this? I have seen too many octogenarians forget about nonagenarians who live a misery of a life which is also a misery to their caregivers - (God bless them all). The situation is one which the aged do not want but cannot do anything about this. But in Aunty Mary we have an exception for even till a short time before she died she was fairly well in control of her senses, although age meant that she could not concentrate for extended periods of time. The final time I met her she inquired with me about my niece in England whom she was aware that she was married, she asked about what was happening with the other portion of her house in Novo Portugal was, and so on and so forth. In the good old days, from the mid 1970s right up to about the turn of this century she and Uncle Paul was part of a clique of Novo Portugal folk which included Laura and Joseph D'Souza and my mother Jasmina among others who used to gather and pray and chat at the Novo Portugal chapel every evening when the weather was fine. She is the last of that generation to go. Sitting there at the chapel, they used to gossip about the 'good old days' and recount tales about how life was in Africa. She and her husband Paul lived in Uganda until I think Idi Amin saw to it that they had to leave. Aunty Mary and Uncle Paul had a lovely parrot they had brought back with them from Africa. It was called Suku and could speak out a variety of phrases. After Paul died, her children took her to America and I believe had to leave it behind when she ultimately came back to Goa when she found that the place did not agree with her too well. Aunty Mary had an earthy sense of humour. Here is one anecdote her neighbour Noel Pinto related to me. He used to tease her about the bad old days back in Goa; Aunty, how much of dowry did you have to give to get married to Uncle Paul? he once asked. Quick as a flash she answered: Doth?? Humpf!! Don dudi ani ek mudi puro asli!! For those who don't understand Konkani what she said was: 'We didn't have to give dowry - two pumpkins and a ring were all that was needed' I don't think I'll be able to make it tomorrow for her funeral, so my fond farewell to the grand old lady of Novo Portugal. May her soul rest in peace. Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal Moira, Bardez Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] Feast of Cabo Chapel, Dona Paula - - Pics, video and comments
Feast of Cabo Chapel - Pics, video and comments 15.8.12 The feast is unique. Never seen like this before. More people visited not for the feast but for St. Paula whose grotto lies below the Cabo Chapel. Long Qs are seen with devotees carrying flowers and candles. Majority of them were non-Christians including the youth. Looks like they come here year after year i.e. on 15th August. Never heard of this little known Saint Paula nor I know how the devotion first started here. I was amazed to see such a huge crowd and they did not even mind staying in the Q under the hot sun for more than one hour. So strong must be the devotion, probably come down from their ancestors. Luckily, it did not rain. Cabo was open for Public from 8 am and were suppose to leave by 1pm due to security reasons. But even at 12.45, we saw more and more devotees joining in the Q which would take them at least 1 hour to reach to the grotto which means 1.45pm but all devotees were to leave by 1pm, don’t know if this was extended by few hours. The feast of Our Lady of Assumption is also celebrated at the Chapel but there seems to be more than one statues of Our Lady including Lourdes, Fatima etc. Infact, the organisers (Cabo Raj Bhavan staff) even distributed the customary Feast Holy pictures (Regist, see pics) of Our Lady of Fatima but at the back it says ‘Ugddas Assumpta Saibinniche Porbecho Ji Bhettoita Raj Bhavanache Kamgar, Raj Bhavan Kopelant’ For customary after feast veneration (Umao), the statue appeared to be of Lourdes, see pic The feast mass lasted more than 90 minutes, saw Governor joining in during Communion i.e. last 10 minutes or so, The chapel being so small, many devotees seen outside chapel both sides. A provision of customary feast pendal would have been nice so that the devotees get protection from sun (many seen with inflated umbrellas) . Luckily, it did not rain Our Cabo Rajniwas is known for entertaining VIPs with cultural programes and free meals. Even during minister’s swearing in ceremony which last say just 15 minutes, pendal or Mattov are erected within shortest notice. Drinking water facility could have been also provided on the feast day. However, there is an huge annual reception at 5pm today hoisted by Governor. From the main gate to the Chapel or to the Governor’s official residence, it’s about 1 KM walk, no vehicles were allowed as the same were to be parked at Helipad (see pic/video). Shuttle Bus services could have been provided to the devotees to and fro chapel on the feast day. Those who came by public transport, had to walk another KM from the Dona Paula Circle to the Main Gate. The whole Cabo area reminded me of another restricted area or another Militarily occupation. Security personnel were all over. I always wished the Governor’s official residence is relocated to Porvorim assembly complex or neaby. It would be lot cheaper in terms of money spent on security at Cabo. Moreover, public could gain unrestricted access to the former Cabo heritage area and its chapel, garden and touristic view. OK here are some pics of the day The Chapel http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802458212/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802532828/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802534748/sizes/l/in/photostream/ or visit this blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2012/08/feast-ot-cabo-raj-niwas-chapel-grotto.html Video 1 – Feast Mass, Chapel etc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=096dCtkv2PU video 2 – Long Qs for St Paula’s grotto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQDCHiXgziU Other pics inside the Chapel Main altar etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802468530/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802480656/sizes/l/in/photostream/ the Patron Saibinn http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802483526/in/photostream/ silver candle stands etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802475422/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Golden pulpit http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802472108/in/photostream/ Our Lady of http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802477912/in/photostream/ Huge cross http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802485932/in/photostream/ Governor’s residence http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802460660/in/photostream/ Beautiful view of the Arabian sea Even kids are enjoying the view http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802463026/in/photostream/ Long Q not for the feast Chapel but the Grotto of St. Paula http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802465338/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802527764/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802487956/in/photostream/ St. Paula or Paulin http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802524380/in/photostream Feri Khajem http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk57/7802456130/in/photostream Another view, protection wall etc
[Goanet] Honourable Acts
Termine, hermanos and irma ! A joy of waking up is Rolly and Selma and Gabe and Merv rocking the boat on our list. Cannot say this is simply not fun. I would wager this conversation would be civil if you met in a group, so your well wishers should not shoulder this burden. We have lost contrbutors in the past to similar causes, leaving us all the poorer. eric. From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com To: Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com; Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dishonourable Acts
Re: [Goanet] Avocados
On 17 August 2012 14:17, Mervyn Elsie Maciel mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Fred, My own experience while still at school in Aldona was that avocados didn't do well in our Goa climate. Let me explain - my maternal grandfather(ex Zanzibar) had an avocado plant(at our Moira house) which he had grown, presumably from seed/s he had brought back from Zanzibar. The plant had grown into a huge tree but we rarely saw any fruit on it. He often told us about how delicious this fruit was(I'd never even seen one then!), but it had to be many years later that I enjoyed 'king-size avocados especially at Kisii in Kenya and also at my in-laws in Kitale(Kenya). Maybe there's someone in Goa who can come up with a more positive story? Mervyn(M) REPLY: Cultivation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Avocado_Seedling.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Avocado_Seedling.jpg *Persea americana*, young avocado plant (seedling), complete with parted pit and roots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2005avocado.PNG http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2005avocado.PNG Worldwide avocado output in 2005 Food and agriculture[image: Avocado.jpeg]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Avocado.jpeg *Avocado fruit (cv. 'Fuerte'); left: whole, right: in section**Country**Quantity (Tm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_ton)*World Rank[12]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado#cite_note-FAO-11 Mexico1,040,3901Indonesia263,5752United States of America214,0003Colombia 185,8114Brazil175,0005Chile163,0006Dominican Republic140,0007Peru102,0008 China85,0009Ethiopia81,50010[12]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado#cite_note-FAO-11 The tree grows to 20 m (66 ft), with alternately arranged leaveshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf 12 centimetres (4.7 in) - 25 centimetres (9.8 in) long. The flowershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower are inconspicuous, greenish-yellow, 5 millimetres (0.2 in) - 10 millimetres (0.4 in) wide. The pear http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pear-shaped fruit is 7 centimetres (2.8 in) - 20 centimetres (7.9 in) long, weighs between 100 grams (3.5 oz) - 1,000 grams (35 oz), and has a large central seedhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed, 5 centimetres (2.0 in) - 6.4 centimetres (2.5 in) long.[13]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado#cite_note-isbn0-9610184-1-0-12 The subtropical http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subtropical species needs a climate without frost and with little wind. High winds reduce the humidity, dehydrate the flowers, and affect pollination. When even a mild frost occurs, premature fruit drop may occur, although the Hasshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hass_avocado cultivar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultivar can tolerate temperatures down to -1°C. The trees also need well-aerated soils, ideally more than 1 m deep. Yield is reduced when the irrigation water is highly salinehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salinity. These soil and climate conditions are available only in a few areas of the world, particularly in southern Spain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain, Portugal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal, Moroccohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco , Crete http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crete, the Levanthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levant , South Africa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa, Colombiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombia , Peru http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru, parts of central and northern Chile http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, Vietnamhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam ,Indonesia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia, parts of southern Indiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India , Sri Lanka http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka, Australiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia , New Zealand http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand, the Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Philippines , Malaysia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia, Central Americahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_America, the Caribbean, Mexico http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico, Californiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California , Arizona http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona,Puerto Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico , New Mexico http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico, Texashttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas , Florida http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida, Hawai'ihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawai%27i , Ecuador http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecuador and Rwandahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwanda. Each region has different types of cultivars. [edithttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Avocadoaction=editsection=4 ]Harvest and postharvest Commercial orchards produce an average of seven tonneshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonnes per hectare http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hectare each year, with some orchards achieving 20 tonnes per hectare.[14]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado#cite_note-13 Biennial bearing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biennial_bearing can be a problem, with heavy crops in one year being followed by poor yields the next. The avocado tree does not tolerate freezing temperatures, and
[Goanet] ARREST THE PRODUCER OF KYA SUPER COOL HAIN HUM FILM
It is truly unthinkable that such gross misrepresentations of a faith can be incorporated in a film. Perhaps the film maker inadvertently mistook the Hindu Bhatt for a Christian Priest. After all, aren't Hindu's, not Christians, the ones who believe in reincarnation? And don't they consider all other Animals as 'BHAIS' and 'BEN'S' ? He should therefore edit his film by substituting the Christian Priest with a Hindu Bhatt instead. The film will then make sense. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
Re: [Goanet] Celebrations of Goa Day
Re: Celebrations of Goa Day Hide Details FROM: * Goan Welfare Society Nairobi BCC: * goan...@yahoo.co.uk Message flagged Friday, 17 August 2012, 20:39 Dear GWS Members, The celebrations of World Goa Day will be held on 19th August, 2012. The Mass will be celebrated at St. Jude's Chapel at 11:30 am followed by a luncheon at the Goan Gymkhana. There are few tickets remaining. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Tickets:KShs.:600/=; Ages 5 - 12 years KShs.:400/= There are over 200 instant prizes to be won, lunches, dinners; household items; beauty treatments; night at the camps; wines and spirits; jewellery; coolers; umbrellas; key-rings; Nokia phones; cupcakes; and many more..Just for KShs.:200.00 per ticket. The Goa Soko, a must to visit, will include stalls show casing a variety of goods viz, Goan traditional sweets; sorpotel; pickles, red chillies;Goa sausages. For the first time showing - curios; jewellery; wedding cake; wedding stationery; tupperware; cosmetics;storage containers; cheese cakes; DVDs; travel packages - around the world; and many more. We have the honour to have in our amidst Mrs. Maura Abranches, who will be launching her book Look Beyond the Classroom For the younger ones, there will be a merry-go-round and bouncing castle. Come one come all, and enjoy our Goan Cuisine and shake to the tunes of Brian Lisboa - you might just home a novelty prize. For and on behalf of the GWS Nita Coelho Secretary WORLD GOA - KONKANI DAY -20TH of AUGUST, EVERY YEAR. GOAN CULTURAL HERITAGE DAY 0 0
[Goanet] PANIC FLEEING ASSAMESE
John Gomes is right. We have as a nation to rethink our whole approach to the matter of corruption. This will not be an easy task and may take considerable time to achieve. To achieve the principal goal it would be prudent to start small and to nurture the success achieved in these small steps. The examples set will in themselves project a perception of what can be achieved on a larger scale if the people and the Government are willing to take bold and sometimes hurtful steps to achieve. It can be achieved and should be perused in earnest. One has only to look at Singapore where prior to the metamorphosis that set the stage for the current society, corruption was as rampant as in India. If this could be achieved in Singapore, then we have an example which we should emulate. The people should rise up and demand that Government enact legislation to rid the country of this scourge enforcing strict laws and severely punishing those who circumvent the law for personal gain. Unfortunately the Indian due to Hindu religious beliefs even feels that he can bribe the gods, donating parts of ill gotten gains to appease deities and believe that they have achieved this end continuing to amass fortunes illegally with impunity. There must therefore be a total change in attitude and the religious class must participate fully preaching the true tenets of Hinduism and not the manipulated version which is prevalent. John's thesis of 'Shoot the messenger forget the message ' should be taken seriously. If the majority of people rise up and proclaim the message, how many messengers can be shot before radical change is achieved? This should be our aim and if sufficient numbers are for this cause, then it is achievable. We must act now before there is panic fleeing from other major areas of India which could cause a huge refugee problem. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
Re: [Goanet] Avocados
Mervyn Elsie Maciel wrote; My own experience while still at school in Aldona was that avocados didn't do well in our Goa climate. Let me explain - my maternal grandfather(ex Zanzibar) had an avocado plant(at our Moira house) which he had grown, presumably from seed/s he had brought back from Zanzibar. The plant had grown into a huge tree but we rarely saw any fruit on it. He often told us about how delicious this fruit was(I'd never even seen one then!), but it had to be many years later that I enjoyed 'king-size avocados especially at Kisii in Kenya and also at my in-laws in Kitale(Kenya). Maybe there's someone in Goa who can come up with a more positive story? --- Mervyn(M) Only a few types of avocado species can self pollinate. Secondly, most trees bear fruit only every second year. Commercial farms in the US today use grafting and hybrids to make sure that the trees bear fruit every year. There used to be some really large avocado trees at a school in Arusha, Tanzania that had the biggest pears I have ever seen. I never got to taste them though. My wife's birthplace is just a few miles from the Mexican border and center for growing/marketing avocadoes. There used to be a time when the Mexican authorities would search every border-crosser for avocadoes. If one was found, the customs official would cut open the fruit, remove the seed, and let the traveler carry on with only with the flesh. Such was the desire to protect this crop. Lastly, my grand-mom had a medium sized tree in her compound in Colvale. I never saw fruit on that tree but maybe that was because I have only been to Goa in winter. Mervyn2020
