Re: [Goanet] Roland Francis: The Goans of Poona - Stray Thoughts of a Toronto Goan
On 1 April 2013 01:06, Jose Colaco wrote: > BTW: as the crow flies, the distance between Bombay and Poona was circa > 120km. Not very sure what it is now with the name changes. Post the changes, it works out to 74.56454306848008 miles. Hopefully it was the same crow. FN
Re: [Goanet] CONDOLENCES
www.ivordcunha.com व्व्व.इवोर्द्चुन्हा.कॉम > Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 01:34:08 -0700 > From: cajde...@yahoo.com > To: goa...@goanet.org > CC: bo...@goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] CONDOLENCES > > > > CONDOLENCES > > We, the Members of KUWAIT-GOA TIATRISTANCHI SONSTHA (KGTS)-KUWAIT, deeply > mourn the sad demise of PATRICK FERNANDES (Senaulim,Verna-Goa), beloved > brother of our President Francis de Verna. > > > We convey our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. May his soul rest > in peace. >
[Goanet] A SERIOUS CALL FOR ANTI-MOPA - ANTI NAVY AGITATION IN GOA - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
MOPA TO TAKE OFF BY 2017: PARRIKAR [Salcete MLAs say Dabolim only, others favour both] Herald: 2 April, 2013 COMMENTS: " YE GOAKA IIT'AN MUKHIA MANTRI AJEEB HAI " " THIS GOA'S IIT'AN CHIEF MINISTER IS A WONDER KID" Or else, how does he compute that Dabolim Airport will be SATURATED by 2017??? A Divine Vision??? Is he coming closer to 'Jesus Christ' or for that matter 'Nostradamus' ??? Well done South Goa MLAs. Don't only keep up the fight and the pressure but also get people in massive numbers to come out against MOPA which is going to sink your SOUTH GOA for good and leave your dear dear Dabolim Civilian Airport in the lap of the monstrous illegal Navy in Goa for good. Are you the people of the South Goa ready to say GOOD-BYE to the future DR. JACK DE SEQUEIRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF GOA for a monstrosity called MOPA, the brain-child of the Navy, the money-bags, the crooked Goa's and Maharashtra Politicians and their MAHA-CHAMCHA Bhai Manohar Parrikar?? The BUG of MOPA airport has entered the backside of Manohar Parrikar during the 2013 elections funding and is getting restless and bigger, creating the itch of the century. Are you not, the people of South Goa, going to see that something drastic is done before this BUG exits and expands itself as the monstrosity that will sink GOA and GOANS? Is this not GOA'S BACKDOOR MERGER INTO MAHARASHTRA??? Even if the traffic at Dabolim Airport is going to be SATURATED by 2017, which is, in fact, Manohar Parrikar's HALLUCINATIONS, giving notice to the NAVY to march out will de-clutter DABOLIM AIRPORT for centuries to come. If Manohar Parrikar has no guts to sign that NOTICE to the NAVY, Nilesh Cabral should be seated in the chair of Goa's Chief Minister, and pronto. We GOANS are confident that this NOTICE will be served on the NAVY just like Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh to free Hyderabad Airport of the Navy. Well done NILESH CABRAL for openly flaying the illegal occupation of Dabolim Airport by the Indian Navy in the so-called Operation Vijay in 1961 which was not LIBERATION of Goans at all, but worst expansionist COLONIZING of Goa by India where the Portuguese would look like ANGELS. GOA must come out on the streets in massive numbers wearing T-Shirts that say: "NO MOPA - YES DABOLIM - NAVY GET OUT" This must happen on every day basis, silently and consistently, until MOPA IS SCRAPPED and the NAVY SHUNTED OUT. Let us, the new generation of GOANS, remind INDIA of the PROMISES made to Goa and Goans by Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru since 1954, and on which promises our esteemed Goa's elders and more importantly the PENSION fatted so called FREEDOM FIGHTERS went to sleep leaving us, the new generation GOANS in a lurch of the CENTURY of PROMISES unfulfilled. LET US GOANS STAND UP AND BE COUNTED .for once, so that the rest of INDIA stops portraying us GOANS as CHAKKAS, DRUNKS and LAZY-COMPLACENT INDIA'S ARSE-LICKING BUMS. We would want to resurrect just one late, true GOA'S FREEDOM FIGHTER, in DR. FRANCISCO MARTINS of Paitona, Salvador Do Mundo, who wept bitter tears of frustration for not being strong enough to start reclaiming Goa and bringing back the PORTUGUESE to throw out the INDIANS for whom he had given his life-time, having been humiliated by marching him to the POLICE STATION by a gadha of a police inspector, from which HUMILIATION he never really recovered till his death. We would want the above 'first' T-Shirt to be gifted to GOA'S senior-most Freedom Fighter, Mr. LAMBERT MASCARENHAS of La Marvel Colony, Dona Paula so that he wears it and parades around the Azad Maidan, Panjim, to lead this massive protest for GOA's Survival. Mr. Lambert Mascarenhas' land which he worked to liberate from the PORTUGUESE is still lying sorrowfully and splattered with un-controllable garbage; killing GOANS through slow death, specifically through the poisoning of it's water supply with unacceptable levels of manganese, which is impudently certified 'SAFE' to drink by none-other-than the IIT'an CEO of GOA of the MOPA FAME, even beating his CHEST over the dead body of his so called close friend MATANHA SALDANHA who was against MOPA from his bone-marrow. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 - IF YOU WANT TO DO THINGS FOR YOUR GOA, THAT CAN BE DONE BETTER, OR HAVE NEVER BEEN DONE. AND YOU FEEL THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT KIND OF MONEY OR THE INFLUENCE TO GO INTO THE RIGOURS OF CONTESTING LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS. BUT YOU HAVE THE SINCERITY, THE DISCIPLINE AND A STOMACH FOR SELF-SACRIFICE, THEN, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? WELCOME ABOARD. YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PARTY WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE, WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS YOU ARE. YOU CAN BE ONE OF THE PARTY'S 30 CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIONS 2017. SO, TALK TO US TODAY, FOR, TOMORROW MIGHT BE TOO LATE. CALL 989047
[Goanet] Book Review: Afterlife: ghost stories from goa
Bebinca is usually eaten after meals. BC Beyond the grave By Chethana Dinesh, March 31, 2013: It's Savio Fonseca's 75th birthday. His daughters Carol and Joanna, and son-in-law Sam, have come all the way from the US for the happy occasion. On the eve of the grand celebrations, it starts to rain heavily and Savio Fonseca's paternal cousin Eduardo drops in with his family. At that very moment, the power fails, and candles are lit. Even as they all settle down comfortably in their seats and treat themselves to generous amounts of yummy bibinca, the setting proves perfect to swap stories, stories of their encounter with the preternatural. The fact that Joanna is woking on her third book, a fictitious collection of ghost stories, gives the gathering a perfect excuse to dig into their memories and recount their experiences with the 'Other'.
[Goanet] RAY OF HOPE FOR ST POPULTION IN GOA
SHANTARAM NAIK M.P. 1/4/2013 Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Department of Personnel,Public Grievances, Law and Justice, 2137,Near Swami Math, Gogol, Margao, GOA 403 602 *RAY OF HOPE FOR ST POPULATION IN GOA-MAY GET FOUR TO FIVE SEATS-Shantaram Naik* FOR THE FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. and Chairman of Parliamentary Committee Standing Committee of Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice said that three scheduled tribes of the State of Goa, namely Gawda,Velipo and Kunbi which were denied representation in the Assembly elections held in 2007 and 2012 may now stand chance and may get their share thanks to the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Bill, 2013. The Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 26th February 2013 was referred to the Standing Committee headed by Shri Shantaram Naik M.P. In the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the bill , it has been stated that after the Census of 2001 and up to 31st May, 2012, several castes and tribes have been included in and excluded from the lists of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by eleven Parliamentary Amendment Acts. Thus, there was an urgent need to review and restore the statutory rights of those castes and tribes so included and excluded all over the country. Earlier there was an ordinance in the matter , under which the Census Commissioner will have to ascertain and estimate the varied population figures of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the States as on the last Census held in 2001 and to notify the same in the Gazette of India; The Election Commission to make necessary amendments in the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 for the purpose of giving proper representation to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of the States by readjustment of Parliamentary and Legislative Assemblies territorial constituencies; Mr Naik said that for the first time, figures of 2011 of three ST communities of Goa will now be available and, seats in the Assembly will be allotted to them as per the percentage of their population in Goa. During the hearings of the Delimitation Commission held in Goa, a decade back, the Commission took the stand that they had no power to call for records from other authorities which was not the correct legal position , which has now been proved by a judicial pronouncement. RELEASED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF SHRI SHNTARAM NAIK M.P
Re: [Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. Welcomes Pope washing women's feet.
What is ballsy is being told by relatively powerful clergy that they look forward to the changes Pope Francis brings. The sheer nerve of these clergy. What should really be told is that they accepted the status quo all these years, and fed it to rest including people I know (and in my early years). If only some of the priests and nuns I know would only say at least to me, "What were we thinking?" Why did we accept this charade even in our hearts? What is so difficult to be there for and with the flock. We know pride, and have some or more of it. So why was it so hard for just our Desi princes to DISCERN (not all but most), and instead being told by their acolytes that its all a mystery; its about loyalty to Christ, etc. Whatever it be, it had been very convenient. They could not even live up a symbolism. Its like those who find it hard to submit and apology, even if they do not believe in it. But the point is that every Christian at least now should have to nerve to tell their shepherds that they have being / and continue to be idiot, that the carnival is over; that they can still be Christians without being ministered to; and that as parishioners -- they expect a serious spiritual awakening instead of being talked down to; and being patronized. A teacher must gain respect to, and particularly these diocesan punks. Christ nailed to a cross. I say the sick among you should be screwed to a dead pigs carcass, if NOT at least in our minds. But then the supra-analytical will say, buts that judging no -- Ot did Christ say? In that way its a joy to read the "caritas" of Fr. Hugh Fonseca, and your role Mr. D'Souza in the washing of the women's feet. I believe those parishioners must be making amends or have left the church by now. Or they could be contemplating licking feet (fist in with our tendency to up the ante), and at this point one of our smart ones may think of reminding me that I am erring towards a fetish! ++ venantius j pinto > Message: 6 > Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:22:00 +0530 > From: "Dolphy D'souza" > To: > Subject: [Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. Welcomes Pope washing > women's feet. > > > > URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. > > > I was delighted to read the news article with different headlines in > todays' several newspapers " Pope washes women's feet , breaks church rule" > > Pope Francis has set the tone and lived by example by this gesture on > women empowerment which needs to be accelerated in the church of today. > > I recall a personal episode in the late 1990's when the Late Fr.Hugh > Fonseca, one of the few activist Priests during his time, was the Parish > Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem, Malad West and I was the > Chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council of the said Parish. > > Fr. Hugh Fonseca also thought many of us the role activism has to play for > a just society and always guided and supported us in taking stands against > injustices of every kind. > > At the Parish Council meeting it was decided that on Maundy Thursday > ritual, during the Mass the Priest would wash the feet of the 12 Female > House Workers. > > We had located the 12 female house workers from the Parish and on the > appointed day when we reported early, Fr. Hugh Fonseca said : "I knew this > would happen" > > Some Parishioners had complained to the Bishop about this and Fr. Hugh > Fonseca was told by the concerned Bishop that washing of the Female House > Workers was against the Cannon Law and was directed to abandon such a move. > > Fr. Hugh Fonseca was much ahead of his time and while he relented keeping > in mind his obedience to his Bishop, he washed the feet of the 12 Male > House Workers at the altar. > > But directed me to wash the feet of the selected Female House Workers at > the same time in the midst of the community below the altar. > > Holy Father's actions at the Holy Thursday ritual sets an example and a > message to ensure that women are given their due place in the church of > today. > > > Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 > Immd. Past President > THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA > > 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, > Mumbai 400 029. > Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com > > End of Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 205 > ** >
[Goanet] It's April Fools!!
www.goa-world. com >GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ > >Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday >someone, somewhere learns a little. >___ > - Forwarded Message - >From: "Danish Ahmed, OrdinaryWords.com" >To: gaspar almeida >Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 7:02 AM >Subject: It's April Fools!! > > >It's April Fools!! Are You...An Ignorant Fool, An Angry Fool, A Sorry Fool, A >Happy FoolA Proud Fool, a Clever Fool, or a Transformed >Fool?http://ordinarysparks.blogspot.ca/2013/03/seven-kinds-of-april-fools.html8.5 > Reasons Why Numbered Lists are BetterHey there Gaspar!!I've always had a >fascination with numbers. When my massagetherapist asked me to pick a number >from 1 to 10 to indicate howmuch pressure I was feeling, I exclaimed "pi". >She said "what?"and I replied, "I can't get any more precise than >3.14159265359..."But numbers do make it easy for all of us to consume new >knowledge,especially in this age of information overload. Think of the >superpopular books "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" or "The >FourAgreements" or "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership". > >Movies like"The Sixth Sense", and "Seven" are more mainstream examples.So >what's so good about numbered lists? What do extra numbers dofor us?1. >Numbered Lists Create a Sense of ConsistencyWhether writing a report or >conveying a story, a numbered list canmake sure that our content is evenly >distributed. We want to makeall of our content seem substantive, and the best >way to do this,is to evenly distribute our substance through numbered lists.2. >Numbered Lists Create a Sense of StructureSometimes numbered lists can evolve >into categories or hierarchies,or even complex flow charts. Having at least a >numbered listcreates a visual map for people to digest content in >easilyconsumable, bite-sized chunks.3. Numbered Lists Allow People to SkimIt's >easy to get lost in a long essay. That's why some peopledon't like reading >fiction, and prefer this instructional format. Instead of abounding an entire >article should somebody get bored,they can instead easily move to the next section and consume whatis relevant for them.4. Numbered Lists Cater to All PersonalitiesIf you are familiar with the DISC model of personality types, thennumbered lists i) Allow the D's to Decide which numbers to read,ii) Allow the I's to >Impulsively jump from number to number oftheir choosing, iii) Allow the S's to >Stick with the laid-outchronology, and iv) Allows the C's to Criticize each >pointindividual, and wonder if any points are missing. 5. Numbered Lists are >Easier to CreateRather than being overwhelmed with the depth of research or >workinvolved with a particular message, simply start with a list. Making a >list is easy, and paints us the simple overview we oftenneed. Then, once we >have all the major points down, it's just amatter of filling in each point >with explanation.6. Numbered Lists have More Real & Perceived ValueUsually I >start with a number like 7, but the list grows to anumber like 10. Our brains >work harder thinking of new numbers toadd to our lists. And I'm sure readers >appreciate the thoroughnessthat goes into making such lists. Plus, numbered >list just looklike they have a lot more to offer.7. Numbered Lists Invoke >IntrigueWhy 7? Why 10? People are highly motivated by curiosity, and aremore likely to read a long posting if it is numbered, simplybecause they want to understand the formula that we created.8. Numbers Can Always Be AddedWe may think of points to add after we have published and promotedan article like this. No problem! We can think of several morepoints, and make a part II of the article. A simple narrative mayseem disjointed in parts, but numbered lists work independently,and together.8.5 Numbers Can Have Greater PrecisionThe simple technique of making .5 points or otherwise playing withnumbers can be very alluring. Entertainment giants do this all thetime. Think about the hit sitcom "Two & A Half Men" or thefeature-length movie "2 Fast 2 Furious". > >Have fun with numbered lists. You never know where they will takeyou. Well, >to infinity and beyond, of course! :) >Let's love the world together...Love, >[)anish /|hmed, blind visionary >http://www.facebook.com/OrdinaryWords+1 (647) 439-5011P.S. Read lots of our >other great articles like this on our >blog:http://ordinarysparks.blogspot.ca/Ordinary Words Inc., 34 Woodrow Ave, >Toronto, Ontario M4C5S2, CANADATo unsubscribe or change subscriber options >visit:http://www.aweber.com/z/r/? > >jCyMnBzMLLSsjCzs7IysDLRGtIwcjIyMnAxM > >___ > >The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 by Ulysses >Menezes & Gaspar Almeida, http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 >Email: goaworldto...@yahoo.com >Konkani Video on
[Goanet] Postage Stamps Collection
Hi Everyone, I have a collection of stamps for the following 73 (seventy three) countries: Algeria Australia Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bermuda Brazil Brunei Bolivia Canada China Cyprus Denmark Egypt France Finland Ghana Guernsey Germany Guatemala Hellas (is this a country) Helvetia (what country is this) Hong Kong Indonesia India Iraq Italy Ireland Jordan Japan Jamaica Jersey Korea Kuwait Kenya Liban Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Maldives Morocco Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nederland Nigeria Norge (what country is thisNORWAY???) Oman Panama Pakistan Portugal Principat de Andorra Peru Philippines Qatar Russia Sudan South Africa Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia Singapore Spain Syria Sverige Tanzania Thailand Tunisia Turkey U.S.A. U.A.E. U.K. Yemen I just went on collecting since my early school days until 2011, not knowing what I would end up with finally. Could anyone please advise me how to go about doing whatever is best to be done with this collection of mine? Appreciate much. Thanks and regards Agnelo Fernandes Cell: 982 218 4371
[Goanet] Int. link About a Kudd (Principal Club of Cuncolim) in Bombay!
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Re: [Goanet] DEVCHAR (Evil Spirit) and the VOIJINN MAIM - Part I!
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[Goanet] Re Roland Francis on Poona, Stray thoughts of a Toronto Goa
A small correction to the narrative..it was not Wing Commander Clarence D'Souza, but Wing Commander Clarence D'Lima. Clarence was the pilot for Prime Minister Morarji Desai. He was my first cousin. He sacrificed his life to save that of the Prime Minister when he had to make a forced landing of the YAK Russian aircraft in Jorhat, Assam in 1977.
[Goanet] The Goans of Poona - Stray thoughts of a Toronto Goan(Roland Francis)
Excellent article, Roland. Even though I'm not an ex- Vincentian, the article brought back many happy memories. My mother spent sometime at the Convent of Jesus and Mary. My late Jesuit brother was ordained at De Nobli College and, my late younger brother and I were privileged to serve at his First Mass at the said convent. I remember the Soares family(especially the children of the late Edward Soares founder of St. Thomas High School, Aldona).His eldest son(Cyril) still lives in Poona, and we keep in touch via his sister in Bombay.Through another member of the Soares family, my wife and I were able to spend many hours at the Military Academy at Khadakvasala where we met some of the officers/cadets. Thanks for the memory, Roland(from someone who has not spent much time in Poona!). Mervyn Maciel
[Goanet] Et resurrexit
Et resurrexit http://www.emmanuelmusic.org/notes_translations/translations_cantata/t_bwv232.htm ++ vjp
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Berg City
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Berg City' Sun, Sand and Ice. The black sand beach at Jökulsárlón in southeast Iceland is a whistle stop for the blocks of ice calving from Breiðamerkurjökull, a tongue of the huge Vatnajökull glacier, as they drift to their demise in the Atlantic Ocean. These images were taken on a cold November morning last year. PS: See this [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2013/04/01/berg-city/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] GOA LOSES A WARRIOR
GOA SU-RAJ PARTY condoles the sad passing away of social activist of repute in LEONARD LOBO [Aldona-Vasco] and agrees that GOA has lost yet another of it's warrior sons after the sad demise of Ashok Shankwalkar [Chicalim] some time ago. GOA needed these warrriors to keep it in good stead when it's elected sons and daughters are bent in seeing Goa dismantled, down and out for personal gains and fame. GSRP while sympathizing with the immediate family of Leonard Lobo, prays for his Eternal Rest. Floriano Lobo GS - GSRP - Original Message - From: "Aires Rodrigues" To: "goanet" Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 8:09 PM Subject: [Goanet] GOA LOSES A WARRIOR In the death of Leonard Lobo, Goa has lost someone who always dared to speak out fearlessly and never hesitated to fight against injustice. Leonard hailed from Aldona but was based in Vasco where he over the last many years participated in various agitations against illegalities and corruption. Over the years, Leonard also filed many public interest litigations and notably one which led the High Court to direct Urban development officials to shell from their pockets for having wasted public funds in an illegal so called beautification at Baina beach. In 2007, through a petition filed by Leonard Lobo it was brought to the High Court’s notice that GSUDA (Goa State Urban Development Agency) had in the garb of constructing a retaining wall on the Baina beach, constructed eight shops in violation of CRZ regulations. The retaining wall was just 50 metres away from the High tide line. Thanks to Leonard, not only did the High Court direct demolition of the illegal structures but also ordered for recovery from the government officials the expenditure incurred on the illegal construction. Leonard was always bold and brave while being very persuasive in all the issues he vigorously pursued. I have lost a friend of many years. May Leonard’s Soul rest in peace. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] OBITUARY & FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT: URBANO ANTONIO G. GONSALVES (Musician/Ex-Talathi/Ex-Panch - Majorda/Goa)
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[Goanet] Touring the Vatican’s inner sanctum, the Sistine Chapel - Arts, Video, World - Macleans.ca
A ten minute tour of the Sistine Chapel... http://www2.macleans.ca:80/2013/03/22/the-inner-sanctum/
[Goanet] Goa news for April 2, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa legislator threatens to agitate against Mopa airport - Business Standard aharashtra border, if the state government does not scrap the project. "I will not just be ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGctPek7fihDxQlUGBAAEYsAKAkTw&url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/goa-legislator-threatens-to-agitate-against-mopa-airport-113040100573_1.html *** Saif Ali Khan shoots anti-tobacco video for 'Go Goa Gone' - Indian Express aces-the-heat-for-smoking-in-Go-Goa-Gone-promo">Saif faces the heat for smoking in Go Goa Gone promo http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF-Gp3owLpcouuvTTisX4dnX7fXFg&url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/saif-ali-khan-shoots-antitobacco-video-for-go-goa-gone/1096056/ *** Goa 'trip' will de-stress party leaders: Kamal Sharma - Hindustan Times tressing" exercise slated during upcoming Goa "trip", designed by the Shiromani Akali Dal ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHVXuFF1oJZTeyKs8zFocaxvDhS8Q&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Jalandhar/Goa-trip-will-de-stress-party-leaders-Kamal-Sharma/SP-Article1-1035128.aspx *** Nifty off day's high; Sesa Goa, IDFC, Tata Motors down - Economic Times DoBCI4D0h9_eES7P1NbQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFdH4BD-hhAia4_tTLGGOUn0jqdBQ&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/market-news/nifty-off-days-high-sesa-goa-idfc-tata-motors-down/articleshow/19321491.cms *** Goa considering Playboy's proposal to set up club: Minister - NDTV tandard.com/article/pti-stories/goa-to-appoint-consultants-to-chalk-out-vision-for-tourism-113040100374_1.html">Goa to appoint consultants to chalk out vision for tourism http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHqIPRZWKvcs6ZyjpKIRGqIw9Rvxg&url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/goa-considering-playboy-s-proposal-to-set-up-club-minister-348910 *** Remain invested in Sesa Goa: SP Tulsian - Moneycontrol.com V18, "Sesa Goa - if you see the merged entity, which will happen after the merger of the Sterlite Industries into Sesa Goa -- the new name will be Sesa Sterlite -- they will be having the business of all the natural resources to ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHSXNJ9dzqvXjEHkORLoqxRyfp0eQ&url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/stocks-views/remain-investedsesa-goa-sp-tulsian_844986.html *** Zombie films cater to two types of people: 'Go Goa Gone' director - Times of India mes of IndiaWith approximately a million hits within three days since the release of the trailer of his film " Go Goa Gone", touted to be India's first zombie film, filmmaker Krishna D.K. says zombie culture in India is catching up and these films usually cater to ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEByqEiRAE1SIhLEbKBezqmHbWMaA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Zombie-films-cater-to-two-types-of-people-Go-Goa-Gone-director/articleshow/19304176.cms *** Cong 'misused' Rs 42 cr tourism project funds: CM - Herald Publications rald PublicationsThe nine proposals included Integrated Development of Infrastructure for Heritage and Hinterland Tourism, Convention Centre, Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Colva Coastal Circuit, Baga Tourism Circuit, Development of Goa Haat ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGl5OB697F9Cnxs6xDzpxw8qTiM7g&url=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Cong-lsquo-misused-rsquo-Rs-42-cr-tourism-project-funds-CM/72645.html *** Goa Shipyard hands over patrol vessel to Indian Coast Guard - Economic Times etre class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), was handed over to the Indian Coast Guard yesterday, officials said. ICGS Vaibhav is the third in a series of three OPVs built ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGG1gXc6IxD_mcXEeGx0WHBcpIcNw&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/goa-shipyard-hands-over-patrol-vessel-to-indian-coast-guard/articleshow/19325513.cms *** Goa's dairy farmers abandon indigenous breeds of cows - Manoramaonline noramaonlinePanaji: Goa's indigenous breed of cows seem to be facing the danger of going extinct, due to foreign bred cows which are being imported into the state to increase milk production. Local breeds of cows are being discarded by their owners due to low milk ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFN7NFSSsYjKuQi7IVcJUPkDsX0mQ&url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=13758077&tabId=1&programId=11565538 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] TAG's Song and Music Awards 2012 presented at the hands of Remo Fernandes
Tiatr Academy’s Konkani Song & Music Awards 2012 presented at the hands of Goan Pop Star Padmashree Remo Fernandes on 1st April 2013 at at Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panjim. L-R Joy Fernandes,Lawrence de Tiracol, Prince Jacob, Anthony San, Felcy, Remo, Aplon, Joe Rose, Elick Vaz, Aniceto Lourenco & Mukesh Ghatwal http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr14/8609763341/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr14/8610867146/in/photostream/ I was about 45mins late and hence missed some part of the awards giving ceremony Best Male Singer – Anthony San (Xanti Avedan / Don Tikam) Best Female Singer – Lorna Cordeiro (Telephone kor / Pardiso Miramar) Best Duo singers – Felcy & Aplon (Shristi samballat / Devak Diumchi potoli zoddtti) Best Duet singers – Chitra and Elvis Mascarenhas (Love is blind / Love you Forever) Best Lyrics – Joe Rose (Mobile ani Bible / Mariola) Best Music Composer – Mukesh Ghatwal (Tornem jivit / Mariola) Best Konkani Album of the year 2012 – Natalamcho Kusvar / Sucorro de Sta. Cruz joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 2nd Sunday of Easter
31-Mar-2013 Dear Friend, All of us have times when we begin doubting and our faith is shaken because of difficult and painful experiences that come our way. Sometimes we ask God for signs and proofs that he exists and that he is in charge of our life. It is easy to believe if we have proofs and signs that God is working for us. The test is to believe even when we do not see! Have a 'faith-filled' Easter Season!! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: 2nd Sunday of Easter "Happy are those who don't see yet believe!" 7-Apr-2013 Readings: Acts 5: 12-16 Rev. 1: 18- 2: 4,13-15, 22-24 John 20: 19-31 The first reading is taken from the book of the Acts of the Apostles, where we see a vibrant community of believers gathered to praise and worship the Lord, witnessing so powerfully that they grow in numbers and their faith is so contagious that other people join them. The reading also reminds us that many signs and wonders were done among the people and others realized that this community had power; that the apostles had the power of the risen Lord, so that even Peter's shadow falling on the sick could bring healing. The proof of the risen Lord was a community that was transformed and empowered. What good after all these years? A rabbi and a soap-maker went for a walk together. The soap-maker said, "What good is religion? Look at all the trouble and misery in the world! Still there, even after years, thousands of years of teaching, about goodness and truth and peace; still there, after all the prayers and the sermons and the teachings. If religion is good and true, why should this be? The rabbi said nothing. They continued walking until they noticed a child playing in the gutter. Then the rabbi said, "Look at this child. You say that soap makes people clean, but see the dirt on that youngster. Of what good is soap? With all the soap in the world, over all these years, the child is still filthy. I wonder how effective soap is after all!" The soap-maker protested, "But Rabbi, soap cannot do any good unless it is used!" "Exactly," replied the rabbi, "Exactly!" Anonymous Today's gospel describes to us the state of the apostles after Christ died. They were disillusioned and disappointed men with no will to live. They huddled together and locked themselves in out of fear of persecution. Yet the risen Christ breaks through their barriers and comes in their midst. His first greeting is one of comfort: "Peace be to you!" While the disciples were overjoyed at his presence, the gospel tells us that Thomas was not with them. When the disciples shared their encounter with the risen Lord, Thomas refused to believe. He demands evidence that can stand his scrutiny. "Unless I see the holes that the nails have made in his hands and put my finger in his side, I refuse to believe." We too are doubters like Thomas, we demand proofs and put God to the test. Eight days later Jesus appears again to the disciples when Thomas is with them. Jesus comes straight to the point as he addresses Thomas. "Put your fingers here, look, here are my hands. Doubt no longer but believe." But for Thomas seeing Jesus is enough, he does not need any further proof, he believes. "My Lord and my God!" Jesus looks at him and says, "You believe because you can see me. Happy are those who have not seen me and yet believe." So often we demand signs from God and give him ultimatums and deadlines. "I will not believe unless God cures me now!" We put God to the test as though he has to listen to us or else... What? It is said that in the gas chambers in Belsen, in Germany, a prisoner had scrawled in the soot that coated the gas chambers: "I believe in the sun when it does not shine! I believe in love when I don't experience it! I believe in God when He is silent!" Turning Doubts into certainty One Saturday night at about 10:00 p.m., the pastor of Almighty God Parish Church was trying to call a friend, but his friend did not answer the phone. The pastor let it ring many times. He thought it was odd that his friend would not answer while he was sure he was at home. He tried to call again after a few minutes and his friend answered right away. He asked why he had not answered before, and the latter answered that the phone hadn't rung. They brushed it off anyway and continued with their chat. The following Monday the pastor received a call. The man that he spoke with wanted to know why he had called him on Saturday night. The pastor couldn't figure out what the guy was talking about. Then the guy said, "It rang and rang, but I didn't answer." Then the pastor remembered and apologized for disturbing him, explaining that he had intended to call his friend. The man said, "That's ok. Let me tell you my story. You see, I was planning to commit suicide on Saturday night, but before I did, I prayed, "God if you are there, and don't want me to do this, give me a sign now." At that point the phone sta
[Goanet] In summer URRACK beats beer in Goa
In summer, ’desi’ urrack beats beer in GoaPosted: 31 Mar 2013 10:14 AM PDTLike hundreds of other small joints, a nameless liquor outlet of a former five-star hotel cook Peter Fernandes offers fresh fish and liquor. But liquor here does not mean beer. The bar’s USP is ’urrack’, a brew made from cashew.In the coastal state of Goa known for cheap liquor, beer and whiskey take a backseat in summer months, till the onset of rains. ”After rains, there is no pure urrack. We serve the drink brought right from the cashew plantation, unadulterated,” said Fernandes, who started the bar five years ago.Though his palm leaves-thatched hut has only three tables and a few chairs, it is not unusual to spot luxury cars parked outside the outlet during summers. ”This is the time when small places like mine, where you get fresh fish and pure urrack, are in demand,” he said. Fernandes sources urrack from places like Canacona. “You can get pure urrack in Pernem and Sattari too,” he said, adding that adulteration is on the rise in some parts of the state where the brew is sold to tourists at throw-away prices.The hilly areas of Sattari, Bicholim, Canacona, Quepem, Tiswadi and Sanguem are the places where urrack is distilled. Urrack is the first distillate of cashew apple juice with 12-14 per cent alcohol. The drink also has some curative qualities, especially for stomach ailments, H R Prabhudesai, a scientist with Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR) said. ”It is also an appetiser,” he said, cautioning that “too much” can get you drunk. Unlike fenny, another product of cashew, urrack is not bottled and, hence, can not be exported.The state excise department does not tax urrack. A senior excise official said the brew is left out of taxation, as it is unique to Goa and is distilled by cashew-growers as a byproduct.
[Goanet] HowToBeAlone : Life Secrets
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[Goanet] CONDOLENCES
CONDOLENCES We, the Members of KUWAIT-GOA TIATRISTANCHI SONSTHA (KGTS)-KUWAIT, deeply mourn the sad demise of PATRICK FERNANDES (Senaulim,Verna-Goa), beloved brother of our President Francis de Verna. We convey our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.
[Goanet] POLITICIANS CHOKING VASCO THE RAPE CASE
A meeting of concerned citizens held at Vasco resolved to continue and intensify the stir for justice for the seven year old Vasco girl who was brutally raped on 14th January at Deep Vihar School run by the Mormugao Port Trust. An emotionally choked father of the victim vowed to struggle till his very last to ensure his daughter gets justice and the perpetrators of that horrifying crime are nabbed and brought to book. The grief stricken father narrated how Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar had been hood - winking the public including the Legislative assembly by making utterly false and misleading statements on the rape case. The issue will now be raised in the ensuing session of Parliament scheduled to begin on April 20th. The issue will be highlighted in Parliament to expose the failure of the Goa Police to nab the rapist despite almost three months having elapsed. The people across India and the world need to know about the incompetence of the Goa government to deliver justice to a 7 year old, who was so cruelly raped in broad daylight in a secured school premises. The Children’s Court will also be moved again on account of the failure of the police to comply with the Court orders issued earlier this month. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is right when he says he has been personally monitoring the rape case. Yes, infact what the Chief Minister has been monitoring is the cover up of the case. The stoic silence on the issue by the four MLA’s of Mormugao Taluka including Alina Saldanha is deafening. For political and vested interests they have shown total insensitivity to the case, only to shield the rapist, the school headmistress and other staff. The battle for justice in the Vasco rape case may be a long drawn one but we need to do everything possible to ensure that the rapist is nabbed and the headmistress and other staff are rigorously punished. It is a heinous crime which is being sought to be hushed up. The Vasco rape case will come to haunt Manohar Parrikar and this government for their failure to deliver justice to this 7 year old who was mercilessly raped and with the case now being sought to be systematically covered up. For his (mis)conduct in handling this case, Mr. Manohar Parrikar cannot brag about being the Politician of the year but rather the Villain that he definitely has been. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Goa packs the year ahead with fun, frolic & festivities
Goa packs the year ahead with fun, frolic & festivities Your favourite holiday destination, Goa, is soon going to get a cultural lift. The state tourism department is planning a tourism calendar. The Goa government, headed by IIT-Bombay graduate Manohar Parrikar, is trying to woo tourists throughout the year by organising cultural festivals and constructing theme parks. "Besides beaches and the food, Goa has a rich culture and vast ecological wealth. We want the world to experience this side of Goa too," said Dilip Parulekar, the tourism minister of Goa. The government has planned an extensive event calender that features at least one festival every month. This will be an attraction for tourists during the off season too. Goa attracts nearly 13% of foreign tourists coming to India. Nearly 30 lakh tourists including five lakh foreigners visited the state in 2012-13. Nikhil Desai, managing director of Goa Tourism Development Corporation, said, "We don't want to promote the state as conducive for rave parties or cheap liquor. We would like to project Goa as a safe destination for women and wonderful experience for the entire family." With Western Ghats on one side and Arabian Sea on another, Goa has wildlife sanctuaries, sacred groves, waterfalls, lakes and coconut and cashew plantations. Festivals like Shigmo and Narakasur Vadh are also being publicised by the government. "A huge convention centre, for events and exhibitions, is underway. With the theme parks, we want to position Goa as a holiday destination for families. We wish to attract double income single-kid families," Desai added. A new airport terminal opening in June will decongest the present terminal. The budget of Shigmo festival which is Rs3 crore this time will touch Rs5 crore next year. Road shows To attract Indian tourists during monsoon, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation will organise a road show in May in UP, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. These states are very hot in June while monsoon has already set in in Goa. Goa attracts nearly 13% of foreign tourists coming to India. Nearly 30 lakh tourists including five lakh foreigners visited the state in 2012-13. Event calendar January Wine festival Feb 2014 Goa Carnival March 2014 Shigmotsav April Heritage festival May Cashew and coconut festival June-July Rain festival Oct- Nov Narkasur Vadh celebration December Christmas and feast of St Francis Xavier http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1817941/report-goa-packs-the-year-ahead-with-fun-frolic-and-festivities ~Avelino
[Goanet] Goa considering Playboy's proposal to set up club: Minister
Goa considering Playboy's proposal to set up club: Minister Panaji: Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar told the state legislative assembly today that the government is considering Playboy's proposal to set up a club at Candolim beach, responding to a question by BJP legislator Michael Lobo on the floor of the House. Mr Lobo had asked whether permission has been granted to Playboy to operate a shack at Candolim beach, while Mr Parulekar replied that the proposal is under consideration. However, the tourism minister said that the government will not encourage tourism trade which promotes "vulgarity". The minister's statement contradicts the announcement made by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who had publicly assured that Playboy would not be allowed in the state as it might promote "vulgarity". The Indian franchise of the US-based group had announced its plans in November last year to set up a club in Goa. Playboy's property at Candolim beach has been planned as the first among 100-odd properties the group intends to open in India during the next ten years. http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/goa-considering-playboy-s-proposal-to-set-up-club-minister-348910 ~Avelino
