[Goanet] Natalamchi Bhett - Christmas Gift (by Melvyn and Rose Fernandes)
Dear goanet readers The season of goodwill to all mankind is upon us again, we are reminded of this annual event in our towns and villages around the United Kingdom as Christmas street illuminations bring cheer, tempting shoppers to take advantage of seasonal cheaper chocolates and wine not forgetting the pantomines and work get togethers. The sun when possible peeps out for a few hours between nine am and four pm allowing folks to go to work in the dark and come home in darkness it is also normally cold and windy with Jack frost ready to visit at any time with ice falling on ones nose, ears and cars. Even the heating on Public Transport is known to fail. On Saturday 24 November, such was the weather, rainy, windy and dark, but those of us brave enough to weather the elements and make our way to Copland Hall in Wembley, North London found it was all ablaze..as we took delivery of an early Christmas Gift, Natalamchi Bhett, a heart warming, foot tapping spectular show by Goa's nightingale Lorna Cordeiro and the wonderful voice of Agnelo Fernandes with special guest star Rita Rose as well as young Kimberly Joanes. The show was a fitting tribute to the wonderful music of the late Chris Perry and the late Alfred Rose who left us a legacy of unforgettable Konkani songs. Interspersed were comedy sketches by Dagley Fernandes, Vera Joanes, Raggio Fernandes and Larry D'Souza (Larry Boy), very on-trend and excellently performed emulating our own unique sense of Goan humour. MC of the show was the very talented A C Pereira from Brampton, Canada, who also sang an upbeat duet of Malaika in Swahili with Lorna to the delight of all East African Goans present. Four band members were hand picked, Norman Cardozo, Babit Fernandes, Franco D'Silva and Mathias Sequiera, fine musicians who played with such gusto, creating the sound of a five star Big Band, just like ballroom dancing on a cruise ship. This show as well as the one in Swindon the following day was ably organised and co-ordinated by Gregg Carvalho, Bella Fernandes, Mathias Sequiera and Camilo Carvalho, not forgetting those who helped back stage to keep the performances running like clockwork. During such shows what crosses our mind at this time, there is no better place we would like to be.hearing Konkani music at its best and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved for putting on a champagne show at beer prices. Those who were unable to attend really did miss a magical Goan Christmas musical. We trust our visitors enjoyed their stay in London and Swindon and look forward to welcoming them again. Melvyn and Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 29 November 2012
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: The countdown has begun
The 2012 International Goan Youth Convention in Goa is less than 4 weeks away, from Dec 26-Jan 1. Here is what one attendee writes: I'm especially excited to meet youth from around the world, I think the convention will be a fun interactive way to collaborate and share our ideas. I'm also looking forward to enhancing my knowledge of our shared Goan culture. (Shilla) See all the details on the convention at http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer10.pdf Please continue to share information about the convention and flyer on your Facebook pages, websites, e-groups, and with association members, contacts, friends and family. We do not want any Goan youth to find out about the convention after it is over and miss this rare opportunity. About 200 enthusiastic and dynamic Goan expat and local Goan youth are expected to participate in the event. The convention combines fun with serious fare and is an exciting youth event not to be missed. With it's theme of Our roots, our future, the convention is a great opportunity for Goan youth (ages 15-35) from all over the world to learn more about their ancestral land. They will get a chance to meet, network and connect with other youth and also get a peek into the challenges and opportunities of current-day Goa. Besides the main convention on Dec 29 - 30, 2012, other interesting optional activities have been planned from Dec 26 - Jan 1. These include visits to a museum, art gallery and an observatory, an opportunity to watch local artisans at work, visit a spice farm, and much, much more. More details can be seen at http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer10.pdf For Goan youth coming in from aboard, there are 3 options to register: 1. Option 1 - Convention, tours, boat cruise, (Dec 26-Jan 1). 2. Option 2 - Convention, boat cruise (Dec 29, 30). 3. Option 3 - Boat cruise only on Dec 29. See details at http://goasudharop.org/images/Goa_flyer10.pdf To register in Goa for the convention and for any further information, youth in Goa may kindly contact Mr. Ibonio D'Souza at 9850454371 or ibonioso...@gmail.com. Goan youth outside Goa, please email Mrs. Acaria Almeida atacariaalme...@yahoo.com for any information. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org Building a better Goan world
[Goanet] IFFI 2012, day 10 - Pure Magic, Edwin Fernandes, Veronica, open forum etc
IFFI 2012, day 10 - Pure Magic, Edwin Fernandes, Veronica etc Day10 29th Nov. 2012 blog http://iffigoablog.blogspot.in/2012/11/iffi-2012-day-10-pure-magic-edwin.html These windows on promenade were blank till noon 29.11.12 Around noon Some Tiatrist Sketches appeared By evening some Marathi Novels Cove pages stapled all over And by late evening say around 8pm some IFFI related photos appeared http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8229726550/in/photostream Meals for delegates etc Delegates pay Rs.60 (Self Service) At old GMC building http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8228660025/in/photostream/ Remo Fernandes spotted at Inox http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8229727312/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8228661239/in/photostream/ Earlier, Aleesha film director and heroine were also spotted http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8221876922/in/photostream Open forum At inox Courtyard 29/11/12 2PM Topic: IFFI in Goa – A vision for the future Armando Gonsalves (Heritage Jazz, Konkani Rocks, MP for PM), Nandini Shahay (Director International Centre of Goa), Mike Pandey (Film Director IDPA indian ducumentary producers association), P Krishnamurthy (Information Secretary IAS / Parrikar, the same officer during 2004 iffi), Shankar Mohan (iffi Director) Dnyanesh Moghe (Digant – Konkani film Director) Goa (Panjim) to get IFFI festival Complex or Centre within 2 years just in time for IFFI 2014,where all iffi related activities will he held at one place including film bazaar Disclosed by Information Secretary http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8228661535/in/photostream/ Last day at Kingfisher iffi village Meet Veronica A Cuban dancer http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8232147722/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8231162317/in/photostream/ Band: Pure Music http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8231086113/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8232148454/in/photostream/ With Edwin Fernandes from Delhi http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8231086445/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8231086755/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukiffi3/8231087071/in/photostream/ Dance party at the village Dancing to the tune of ‘open Condom Star’ That what I thought all this time.. Song starts at 2min http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh778eSYJvU blog http://iffigoablog.blogspot.in/2012/11/iffi-2012-day-10-pure-magic-edwin.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] IT’S TOMORROW (30/11/2012) IN KUWAIT
Arre Sanvordekar Irmao Why have You decided our smiling days are over? Moi Upkarant beguin anko io! Chacha de Sweden Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:26:47 -0800 From: cajde...@yahoo.com To: goa...@goanet.org CC: bo...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] IT’S TOMORROW (30/11/2012) IN KUWAIT IT’S TOMORROW (30/11/2012) IN KUWAIT.
[Goanet] Bakibab Borkar - A Remembrance
To Goanet - http://www.parrikar.org/nibbles/2012/11/29/bakibab-borkar-a-remembrance/ Regards, r
[Goanet] Goa news for November 30, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Local handicrafts need promotion, say Goan craftspersons - Zee News Goan craftspersons are getting a rare worthy chance to showcase their handicrafts at the ongoing India ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHAxztcMZm6sXJTZlPZ_RLjklgs8Qurl=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/art-and-theatre/local-handicrafts-need-promotion-say-goan-craftspersons_123610.htm *** CEC may recommend restart of mining with riders: Sesa Goa - Moneycontrol.com xGC7GN1KvMnbZQHUA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEaPAbtecSF5rtuTWXN3ZjlfdjNlQurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cec-may-recommend-restartminingriders-sesa-goa_788396.html *** Goa: Rape, acid attack victims to get Rs 10 lakh - IBNLive 5IjHndFgkDEg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF4UUrEMWJzahxP-e1_bkJAABZUEQurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-rape-acid-attack-victims-to-get-rs-10-lakh-as-compensation/307957-3-253.html *** Zeenat Aman sizzles at India Resort Fashion Week in Goa - Daily News Analysis ear-old veteran actress was the show stopper for Riyaz and ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEddrjRqjdyu6AI8BE2oX4vQ77IDAurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_zeenat-aman-sizzles-at-india-resort-fashion-week-in-goa_1771524 *** Goa police chief: African tourists are drug peddlers - eTurboNews North Goa SP Vijay Singh recently said Nigerian tourists are drug peddlers and have shifted base from Anjuna to neighbouring places. He urged people to be careful while letting out rooms to Nigerian tourists. African tourists ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHo0etIzors5KyFOR5BhyqNuQlZfgurl=http://www.eturbonews.com/32494/goa-police-chief-african-tourists-are-drug-peddlers *** Sesa Goa up 3.57% on hopes of relief from CEC report - Moneycontrol.com ed Sesa Goa jumped a 7-8 percent ahead of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) report on allegations of illegal mining in Goa tomorrow. CNBC-TV18's Nigel D'Souza reports. Midcap Radar at 01:30 pm ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFuk_TmX2gW4IpYiaMeBLMjqRuxMwurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/sesa-goa357hopesreliefcec-report_788578.html *** Carnival mood in, IFFI finally settles down in Goa - Indian Express ear-old tradition followed since it was a Portuguese colony #148; seems to have invaded the 43rd International Film Festival of India, Goa. All the buildings on the premises of the festival's main venue are lit up ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFBtSXPML06UBdPBA8dL__tX41PvAurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/carnival-mood-in-iffi-finally-settles-down-in-goa/1038209/ *** MoU to Centre for highways widening - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Inching closer to widening the two national highways in Goa, the state government has drafted and sent a memorandum of understanding for the widening project for the approval of the Union ministry of road transport and highways (MORTH).a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGMV27nvw7n6n94NKyo4QYvD8GgdAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/MoU-to-Centre-for-highways-widening/articleshow/17422677.cms *** Goa Bachao Abhiyan slams govt for failing to make the Regional Plan 2021 ... - Times of India riendly instead of being builder-centric. GBA convener Sabina Martins said that ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFEzVyepll4qYkMZRIB8ZI-n01ihgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Bachao-Abhiyan-slams-govt-for-failing-to-make-the-Regional-Plan-2021-people-friendly/articleshow/17422680.cms *** Goa government announces polls to 210 comunidades - Times of India 016 in a phased manner from December 2, 2012 to January 27, 2013 ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEkmrGAM6aC3_eWPsdT1FBT0UZlCAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-government-announces-polls-to-210-comunidades/articleshow/17404368.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] GBA Ko Bachao!!!!
Goa Bachao Abhiyan slams govt for failing to make the Regional Plan 2021 people-friendly TNN | Nov 30, 2012, 05.08 AM IST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Bachao-Abhiyan-slams-govt-for-failing-to-make-the-Regional-Plan-2021-people-friendly/articleshow/17422680.cms They promote the same out-dated TCP Act. They cheered the preparation of ODP's and encouraged people's participation in them. They pushed for the Regional Plan 2021 and promoted people's particpation in the unconstitutional process. They remained silent on the new land Development and Buildinging Construction Act, 2010 which check-mates people's rights over their villages and safe-guards the builder. Some with conflict of interests in reals estate continue to double up as Save Goa activists. How can a building built on a crooked foundation be expected to be straight? But this is the contradiction that sells as Save Goa. The Goan people are kept running and there is no stopping. Run baby Run! -soter
[Goanet] Introduce English later.
I thought members on this list would be interested in the enclosed article. Best regards, U. G. Barad Introduce English at later stage, says report on primary education http://www.indianexpress.com/news/introduce-english-at-later-stage-says-rep ort-on-primary-education/1030879?utm_source=newsletterutm_medium=emailutm_ term=sep_freeutm_content=textlinkutm_campaign=Mailer http://www.indianexpress.com/news/introduce-english-at-later-stage-says-repo rt-on-primary-education/1030879?utm_source=newsletterutm_medium=emailutm_t erm=sep_freeutm_content=textlinkutm_campaign=Mailer Should English be introduced as a medium of instruction in Class I? May be not, suggests a study on the teaching of English in government-run primary schools. Reason being that teaching of English in most government primary schools is no more than a teacher reading aloud from a textbook with no effort to develop listening or speaking skills in children, familiarising them with the rhythm and joy of poetry, contextualise grammar, or pay attention to learning gaps. Policy planners need to 'rethink' about introduction of English as a medium of instruction from Class I, the study commissioned by the Union Human Resource Development Ministry said. English has been introduced at the primary level in 27 states, it is a subject in Class I in 18 states, and the medium of instruction in Nagaland, Jammu and Kashmir, and government model schools of Chandigarh and Maharashtra. While the early introduction of the language is in response to people's aspirations for quality education, experts opine that the language must be introduced at a relatively later stage and the mother tongue must be the medium of learning at primary level. Conducted by the National Council of Educational Research Training (NCERT), the study says, Teachers in all the states/UT have fallen into what is called 'the textbook trap'. The teachers and students were entirely dependent on the books. Most teachers begin their lessons by reading from textbooks, finish lessons abruptly, do not teach word/sentence patterns, resort to local languages and offer no opportunity to children to listen to spoken English or speak in the language. In classrooms, the participation of students in the learning process was less in all states except Tamil Nadu. At Level I - classes I and II - children only knew a few English words and phrases, could not read, write or speak simple and short sentences in English or narrate experiences, exchange ideas in the language even though they could recite poems and songs. The study, covering JK, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Union territory of Chandigarh notes the 'dismal picture'. It recommends correctives, including training teachers to teach English as a language, usage of multi-media for training to avoid transmission loss, certificate programmes, focus on phonetics by teacher trainers and creative usage of textbooks, among other things.
[Goanet] Chevalier Gigi - YouTube
Weekend enjoyment as one Goanet reminded us' that memories are made of this' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyBffCiGr8c
[Goanet] 5th German Cultural Week Goa 2012 - Full programme
*Deutscher Text weiter unten* 5th German Cultural Week Goa 2012 *9 - 16 December* * * *Oktoberfest, 16 December, 7 pm, Panjim* Dear reader, please join us at our German Cultural Week Goa, 9 - 16 December, 2012. You will certainly find something interesting for you, your family and friends. Please, find the full programme below or at 5th German Cultural Week Goa 2012http://www.igsg.org/de/Kulturwoche2012-en.htm For any additional information please feel free to contact us: Phone: 9763365050 or i...@igsg.org Best regards IGSG www.igsg.org 5. Deutsche Kulturwoche Goa 2012 *9. - 16. Dezember* * * *Oktoberfest am 16. Dezember, 19 Uhr, in Panjim* Liebe Freunde, halten Sie sich die Woche vom 9. bis 12. Dezember frei: Die Events sind abwechslungsreich, sicher ist für Sie etwas dabei! Weiter unten das Programm der Woche. Sie finden es auch unter: 5. Deutsche Kulturwoche Goa 2012http://www.igsg.org/de/Kulturwoche2012-de.htm Wenn Sie Fragen haben, rufen Sie uns doch einfach an oder mailen Sie uns: 9763365050 oder i...@igsg.org Beste Grüsse Ihre IGSG www.igsg.org *Programme* * * *9 December (Sunday) 8**.30 a.m.*** *Indo German Goa - Cycling in Panjim* *Route will start at Campal Ground and end at Azad Maidan (via Dona Paula). Prizes for the first three. * *In collaboration with Goa Cycle Club * Cycle with us in an early morning practice to warm up for the German Cultural Week. Everyone welcome. Previous registration required. Please contact. * * *9 December (Sunday) 12.30 p.m.* *Inaugural Lunch of German Cultural Week Goa* *At “Casa Miguel Vicente d'Abreu”, Panjim* Built in the 19th century, every stone of this Pombaline Portuguese house tells a fascinating story of its colonial past. Miguel Vicente de Abreu (1827 - 1883) was a Goan intellectual and Provincial Associate of the Royal Academy of Science of Lisbon. Previous registration required. Limited number of participants. Please contact. * * *10 December (Monday)** 9.30 a.m.*** *Traditional German Home Pastry Class by German Ladies* *Agnel Institute of Food Crafts and Culinary Sciences, Agnel Ashram, Verna* Learn the traditional art of German pastry and how to make some of the famous traditional German cakes, such as marble cake, apple tart, almond cake and Linzer torte. Watch the German ladies prepare the cakes at a high-end non-professional pastry class. Previous registration required. Limited number of participants. Please contact. *10 December (Monday)** 6 p.m.*** *Oh Delhi - City of Chaos - Première screening of film documentary. Duration 30 minutes* *Goa** - Chitra, Mondo-Waddo, Benaulim* Documentary directed and produced by Alexander Lorenz, ORF's Foreign Correspondent in India (Oesterreichischer Rundfunk - Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) Mr. Alexander Lorenz will present and comment the film. This is also a good opportunity for those who are interested in visiting the Chitra Museum one hour before the beginning of the screening. *11 December (Tuesday)** 4.30 p.m.*** *Notable Goans: the activity of Dr. Julião Menezes in Germany between 1920 and 1938. By Flaviano Dias, Senior journalist and former correspondent of PTI in Goa* *Club Vasco da Gama, Opp. **Municipal** Garden**, Panjim* Dr. Julião Menezes was a significant and serious contributor to Goan political thought and activism. He attended Berlin University in the 1920’s, graduated in medicine and took active part in the Indian Students’ Union in Berlin, along with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia who was the secretary of the Union. * * *12 December (Wednesday) **4 p.m. * *IGSG - Indo German Friendship Society Goa seeks answers on issues concerning pollution in Goa from the Chairman of Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). - A round table with Germans, Goans and Mr. Jose Noronha, Chairman of GSPCB. At the end of the meeting there will be an informal chat with Newsmen.* *Goa** State Pollution Control Board, 1st Floor, Dempo Tower, EDC Patto Plaza, Panjim* Degradation of the environment is a growing concern in Goa. The discussion about this is endless and there is a myriad of plans trying to halt the degradation. But garbage problems, water pollution and mining pollution continue to increase and have practically no solution. Other countries and regions in the world with similar climate, economic development and social fabric have solved these problems a long time ago. Why not Goa? *13 December (Thursday) 7 p.m.* *IGSG has great pleasure in presenting a film on Pina Bausch* *Castelo Vermelho, Art Chamber, Gauravaddo 115/a, Calangute* Philippina Pina Bausch (27 July 1940 – 30 June 2009) was a German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director. With her unique style, a blend of movements, sounds and prominent stage sets, and with her elaborate cooperation with performers during the composition of a piece (a style now known as Tanztheater), she became a leading influence since the 1970s in the
[Goanet] Parivartan withdrawals?
'Permit resumption of mining operations' By Murari Shetye, TNN | Dec 1, 2012, 02.57 AM IST PANAJI: Asserting that the government is serious and committed in combating the ills in mining, the Goa government in an letter to the Supreme Court's Central Empowered Committee (CEC), said the state should be permitted to resume mining operations on a case-to-case basis under strict monitoring by the high powered committee it has constituted to look into irregularities pointed out by the public accounts committee (PAC) and Shah commission. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Permit-resumption-of-mining-operations/articleshow/17434757.cms
[Goanet] Goa news for December 1, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Paris Hilton to DJ for Goa fashion event today - Hindustan Times oing fashion event in Goa today. The 31-year-old is pepped up about her debut visit to the land of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGr0FZDb-F-awhzWKRtFiodtIhELgurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Paris-Hilton-to-DJ-for-Goa-fashion-event-today/Article1-966510.aspx *** Goan held for posing as British woman, duping businessman - Indian Express ased Goan woman, who was allegedly involved in cheating businessmen by promising them investments. The woman, Theresa Jovita D'Souza (39), belongs to Goa, but had ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGY3EM3smXZLCwbqA4cfD6JuF10Ogurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/goan-held-for-posing-as-british-woman-duping-businessman/1038736/ *** Bengali bombshell to set Goa's Konkani cinema on fire - IBNLive acked performance in 'Hate Story', Bengali bombshell Paoli Dam will act in a film directed by up-and-coming Goan director Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, says ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH3kUjjYElSvgEZZdKBlVQIhFubAwurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengali-bombshell-to-set-goas-konkani-cinema-on-fire/308258-8-66.html *** Buy Goa Carbon; target of Rs 107: Firstcall Research - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.com... 2012 at 13:44. Buy Goa Carbon; target of Rs 107: Firstcall Research. Firstcall Research is bullish on Goa Carbon and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 107 in its November 27, 2012 research report. Source: Moneycontrol.com ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF4CIijvk7N89lNvveVPy7sAk9ZHQurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/recommendations/buy-goa-carbon-targetrs-107-firstcall-research_789035.html *** GOA study points to Latin American opportunity - printweek.com tudy-projects-printing-industry-growth-for-latin-america-in-2013/1GOA Projects Printing Industry Growth for Latin America http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEZklkPEN46NUudshAB3cjgRiOFowurl=http://www.printweek.com/news/1162457/goa-study-points-latin-american-opportunity/ *** 'Permit resumption of mining operations' - Times of India OeG-v7aKib9m3qFctw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEJ48F6LzVRNkEKIIZuQo93mgYP6Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Permit-resumption-of-mining-operations/articleshow/17434757.cms *** 'Goa had direct cash transfers for schemes since 2003' - Times of India mes of IndiaRELATED. PANAJI: Direct cash transfers that the central UPA government intends to unveil in 2013, Goa has been implementing very successfully in its social welfare schemes since 2003, chief minister Manohar Parrikar said. Speaking to TOI, Parrikar ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHhP9HKh0tsMjyLK1tejSEh90UNMQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-had-direct-cash-transfers-for-schemes-since-2003/articleshow/17434459.cms *** Goa Shipyard Ltd's skill development project launched - Times of India mes of IndiaIn an effort to impart employability skill among the unemployed youth and school dropouts, a Skill Development Programme as a CSR project of Goa Shipyard Ltd, was launched at Institute of Ship Building Technology, Vasco on November 27. the Society for ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGCa5qhHBGV6KCV4rKjMqTeIWXRvQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Shipyard-Ltds-skill-development-project-launched/articleshow/17434503.cms *** Goa govt to file criminal cases against 2 former CMs - Times of India age letter to the Supreme Court's central empowered committee (CEC) saying it will file criminal proceeding against former chief ministers Pratapsingh Rane and Digambar Kamat for allegedly illegally ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFdz-iN416U2_yAHPcKc2meCQSn-Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-govt-to-file-criminal-cases-against-2-former-CMs/articleshow/17434025.cms *** Canacona taluka records sharp rise in HIV cases - Times of India mes of IndiaStatistics of the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) show 14 persons contracted the virus up to October this year as against four persons in the corresponding period last year; a rise of over 300%. The state's apex body for control of HIV/AIDS in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF06leX2PU6EaiSLvI2V1TSH3z91Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Canacona-taluka-records-sharp-rise-in-HIV-cases/articleshow/17434438.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] PRESS INVITE PROTEST RALLY ON SATURDAY, 1ST December at 4.30 p.m at Kandivali. Please depute your Reporter / Cameraman for this event.
PRESS INVITE TO THE MEDIA: RE: PROTEST RALLY ON SATURDAY, 1ST December at 4.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Church Grounds, M.G. Road, Kandivali West. Dear Madam / Sir, Thank you for the coverage of these issues thus far. We would now request you to depute your Reporter / Cameraman to cover the Public Rally, the details reflected below. Please request your Reporter to contact the Media desk at the venue [ Contact persons: Ms Jacinta Coutinho - 9819176760 or Priyanka Koshy - 9769115804 ] so that we can escort them to the press enclosure. We are expecting a large turnout for this event. Thank you for your support once again. Thank you, warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Spokesperson. Save our Land Committee - [SOUL] c/o Our Lady of Assumption Church, M.G.Road, Kandivali West, Mumbai 400 067. Cell: 09820226227 PROCEST RALLY on Saturday, 1st December at 4.30pm at OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH GROUNDS, M.G. ROAD, KANDIVALI WEST. OUR DEMANDS..! PERMANENTLY WITHDRAW NOTICES OF ACQUISITION!!! ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS. OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH, KANDIVALI. ST. ANTHONYS CHURCH, MALWANI. ALLOT LAND FOR CEMETRY ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE WESTERN SUBURBS. The BMC have unfairly targeted our lands and seeks to take parts of it when there are other better options, some of them suggested by their own appointed committees. We are hurt!! Efforts made to discuss this with the authorities have fallen on deaf ears. Hence we have no choice but to voice our protest at this injustice. Join in solidarity in large numbers WE ARE ALWAYS SEEN AS SOFT TARGETS!!! ORGANISED SUPPORTED BY THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA, SAHAR CITIZENS FORUM, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH SAVE COMMITTEE, PTA OF ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, SEVERAL NGO'S ACTIVISTS. BE THERE...! Issued by : “Save Our Land” Committee (SOUL), C/o. Our Lady of Assumption Church, Kandivali (West), Mumbai - 400 067. Facebook page: “People's Stand for the land” --
[Goanet] Demand for Rs 1 cr each
I wonder if this is yet another attempt to make money on a large scale. Best regards, U. G. Barad South Goa ZP members want Rs 1cr each Author: TNN Publication: The Times of India Date: November 26, 2012 URL: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-24/goa/35333675_1_zp-mem bers-zp-staff-south-goa-zp At the South Goa zilla panchayat quarterly meeting on Friday chairperson Nelly Rodrigues resolved to continue meetings with chief minister Manohar Parrikar to ensure that each member gets 1 crore to carry out works in their constituency. We have asked for a development grant of 50 lakh as general fund to each member for the implementation of subjects under the Panchayati Raj Act. We have also asked for an additional grant of 50 lakh to each member under octroi for rural infrastructure development works, said Rodrigues. She said her North Goa counterpart and the CM were met over the same. We met the chief minister recently. He heard our grievances and has assured us of making provisions for better financial support by next year, said Rodrigues. The meeting saw heated discussions on the shortage of ZP staff. It led to the ZP chief executive officer (CEO) K V Singnapurkar instructing the ZP members to officially intimate him if they needed to use any office staff. Following criticism from member Daya Pagi that ZP staff spent their time playing games on their designated office computers, Singnapurkar said all such programmes would be deleted from the computers in the office. He further said that each staff member would have to submit a daily record of their work to him. He promised to streamline the working of the ZP office as far as the clerical processes were concerned and said an e-governance set up would be in place by January 2013. Rodrigues told the members, We have conveyed to the chief minister our urgent requirement of more staff. We have asked that the vacant posts should be filled and new posts should be created. ZP members resolved to look for a new office complaining that their current office in Arlem, where the meeting was held, was too small and congested. Raising other issues, ZP member Krishna Velip stressed the need to get the directorate of panchayats to take up the matter of Cabo de Rama fort's conservation with the Archaeological Survey of India. The fort can be a good tourist destination and will bring about development to the nearby Rajbag beach where there have been some drowning incidents lately. Hopefully, lifeguards will also be appointed there soon, said Velip. ZP member Naunath Naik passed a resolution that copies of the minutes of the meeting should be made in Konkani and Marathi too for the benefit of all members. Pagi, in his scathing criticisms, lashed out at the government for its decision to allow bars to be open from 9am during the ongoing International film festival of India (Iffi) in Panaji. He also slammed the tourism minister's statement that floats from neighbouring states would be invited to participate in the state's traditional carnival parades. A two-minute silence was observed during the meeting to pay tribute to Shiv Sena founder-leader Balasaheb Thackeray who died recently. Janice Afonso, the zonal agricultural officer, Margao, also made a presentation to the ZP members on the various government schemes.
Re: [Goanet] Chevalier Gigi - YouTube
Maurice Chevalier and Gigi was for long a favourite of mine in my younger days. The song used to be always on my mind then. Memories indeed! Nascy Caldeira From: Con Menezes cmene...@tpg.com.au To: Goanet goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, 30 November 2012 12:35 PM Subject: [Goanet] Chevalier Gigi - YouTube Weekend enjoyment as one Goanet reminded us' that memories are made of this' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyBffCiGr8c
[Goanet] Just sharing a lovely post : ARE YOU HEARD ABOUT CUP OF COFFEE ON THE WALL?
ARE YOU HEARD ABOUT CUP OF THE COFFEE ON THE WALL?True one worth knowing.I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice, the city of lights and water. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man entered and sat on an empty table beside us. He called the waiter and placed his order saying, ‘Two cups of coffee, one of them there on the wall.' We heard this order with rather interest and observed that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter pasted a piece of paper on the wall saying ‘A Cup of Coffee’. While we were still there, two other men entered and ordered three cups of coffee, two on the table and one on the wall. They had two cups of coffee but paid for three and left. This time also, the waiter did the same; he pasted a piece of paper on the wall saying, ‘A Cup of Coffee’. It seemed that this gesture was a norm at this place. However, it was something unique and perplexing for us. Since we had nothing to do with the matter, we finished our coffee, paid the bill and left. After a few days, we again had a chance to go to this coffee shop. While we were enjoying our coffee, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not match the standard nor the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was evident from the looks on his face. As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, one cup of coffee from the wall. The waiter served coffee to this man with the customary respect and dignity. The man had his coffee and left without paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the dust bin. Now it was no surprise for us – the matter was very clear. The great respect for the needy shown by the inhabitants of this town welled up our eyes with tears. Coffee is not a need of our society neither a necessity of life for us. The point to note is that when we take pleasure in any blessing, maybe we also need to think about those people who appreciate that specific blessing as much as we do but they cannot afford to have it. Note the character of this waiter, who is playing a consistent and generous role to get the communication going between the affording and the needy with a smile on his face. Ponder upon this man in need….he enters the coffee shop without having to lower his self-esteem…he has no need to ask for a free cup of coffee…without asking or knowing about the one who is giving this cup of coffee to him…he only looked at the wall, placed an order for himself, enjoyed his coffee and left. When we analyze this story, along with the other characters, we need to remember the role played by the wall that reflects the generosity and care of the dwellers of this town A LOVELY GESTURE OF CARING AND SHARING WITH THE LESS FORTUNATE. COFFEE COULD JUST BE THE BEGINNING. MAYBE OTHERS COULD OCCASIONALLY SPONSOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH DEPENDING ON WHAT THEY COULD SPARE.
[Goanet] Polish director shocked.
Goa needs to promote tourism for obvious reasons. However, how does one take care of the issues raised by Lech Majewski? Best Regards, Dr. U. G. Barad India shocks Polish director T Ramavarman,TNN | Nov 28, 2012, PANAJI: Eminent Polish film and theatre director Lech Majewski, who is a member of the jury for the international competition section of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), was in a shock when he landed in India. The India I had in mind was entirely different from the India I saw. I thought India was a spiritual country. I became a poet after reading Rabindranath Tagore, when I was in college. But when I came here and saw the cultural expressions like cinema, I felt miserable. People in those films were behaving as if they have delirious convulsions, Lech Majewski told TOI. Majewski says the influence of tourism could be a major reason for the cultural decadence of India. The tourists, when they go to a different country, want to take their music, dance and other forms of art to their host country. But the loss India had to suffer has been severe. The influence of television could be another contributor for this decline. They bombard you with jazz music, and in the name of dancing, the people are seen behaving as if under the grip of a convulsive disease. Majewski, who had made the much-acclaimed film 'The Mill and the Cross based on a painting by the 16th century Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel, says technological advancements were yet to translate into good films. Now, more people are entering the film-making field, because of the fall in production costs, and the micro-reality from distant parts of the world are getting captured by them. But most of those films are deficit in the poetry, mystery, magic and intangibles that the medium is capable of portraying powerfully. The films are only capturing the physical reality and not the spiritual, Majewski said. http://sp.m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/17395145.cms http://sp.m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/17395145.cms
[Goanet] Goanet] Dabolim over Mopa
I think jc has come up with a brilliant idea and it makes sense. MP owes his election success to the people of Goa in particular to the Christians. He therefore has a vested interest, if indeed he is to seek reelection the next time, to at least preserve the coalition in tact.He therefore is in a situation where the Goan people can demand and he has to accede to their demands at least this one time. This will be his legacy to ensure that the right and sensible decision is negotiated in relation to the Dabolim issue. If jc can coordinate this meeting or meetings in order to facilitate this, then hats off to him and I for one would wish that for the sake of Goa, a realistic and plausible agreement is hammered out. We have, however to find an honest group of politicians willing to take up the matter and steer it to fruition let us challenge these MP's to take up the gauntlet and fight for this just cause. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares
