[Goanet] Of moon, moonlight, rain-clouds
Of Moon, moonlight, rain-clouds When City in darkness, moonlight comes handy http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9102151465/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9104381556/in/photostream/ about to hide behind clouds It’s a moment for Thieves and Lvers below http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9104384264/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9102159531/in/photostream/ A short clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr27mnxc9q8 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] Fwd: Song for the day....
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[Goanet] Chief Minister’s Swedish plebiscite model has constitutional bottlenecks - www.thegoan.net
Chief Minister’s Swedish plebiscite model has constitutional bottlenecksAjay Thakur I The Goan ,Panjim22 June 2013Last week, after a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the media that he would keep the Regional Plan open in the first week of July and “allow each village to plan for their own development, akin to the Swedish model of plebiscite”.While the IIT-ian in Parrikar is known to suggest ideas from across the world for the betterment of the state, this idea did not strike a chord.“The CM is wasting the time of Goans and cheating us with this figment of his imagination. It is surprising that while our demands for amending TCP laws, checking rectifications and plans submitted by village level committees is being ignored, he wants to hold a referendum for people who live in these villages”, says Zarina D’Cunha of Village Groups of Goa. The opponents of RP 2021 have reacted with amusement to Parrikar’s suggestion of a Swedish model of plebiscite.The Constitution of India has no specific provision for holding of referendums or plebiscites. The last and the only time when India and Goa had a plebiscite was when the Opinion Poll was held in 1967. Even that time, the state had no say in initiating it.It took an Act of Parliament to organise the referendum. In this case, the Goa Government will have to follow a long drawn process of passing a resolution to the effect which will be then examined and voted upon by the Parliament. After this, will villagers in panchayats get to vote on the Regional Plan? The question is, will Parliament vote to hold 223 village plebiscite for village level plans and four for town level Outline Development Plans? “Where does that leave towns like Valpoi, Sankhali or Curchorem who do not have an ODP nor a Panchayat?” says Yatish Naik of Pilerne Citizen’s Forum. Unlike India’s Constitution, Sweden’s has a provision for referendums that are binding on the state.The only catch - there it is meant only for affecting changes to the constitution. In India, the Parliament plays that role. Between 1922 and 2012, Sweden had six referendums and all were inconclusive. And for the referendum to become binding, one tenth of those deciding the change must demand it the first time. Thereafter one third of those deciding or voting must then support the referendum. If the number of votes cast for the change is more than half of the votes cast only then does it become effective. It appears that the CM wants every single change in Regional Plan to be tested by this kind of plebiscite.“Is the plebiscite constitutional and will it hold good under the TCP Act and Goa Panchayat Raj Acts?” asks Naik. The Swedish Model or anything remotely similar to it does not find a mention in TCP or Panchayat Raj Act”, asks Naik, echoing most of Goa.
[Goanet] Press note from Goans for Dabolim Only
Press Note Govt connives with builders to strangulate Dabolim Airport Goans For Dabolim Only (GFDO) has come across incrimnating documents and other evidence regarding a very vital issue concerning the Dabolim Airport, namely the imminent loss of vital space for parking and other city side facilities. The serious nature of the issue, and the tremendous impact on Goan economy and society to follow, have forced us to place these documents and their contents before the people of Goa. On 12th May 2006, the government of Goa committed to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to make land available on the city side of the airport. The land acquisition proceedings for parking, offices, cargo and other city-side facilities were started in 2009, and section 6 was also notified in 2010. But suddenly and surprisingly, on 16/3/2011, the congress led government de-notified the land acquisition, thereby depriving Dabolim Airport of the much needed land. The AAI, which has committed Rs. 600 crores to build a new terminal, submitted desperate letters in February and March 2011, pleading with the Goa government to save Dabolim airport by continuing with the acquisition, but to no avail. The denotification of this strategically vital land was decided in a meeting chaired by the then Chief Minister on 14/02/2011 along with Mr. Mauvin Godinho and Mr. Jose Philip D'Souza, based on a submission made by the land owner that alternate land is available for the parking and other facilities. It is shocking to note that this decision was taken even though the AAI had strongly objected during the same meeting, warning that no such alternate land exists. Two years have passed since the denotification, yet the government is still searching for this mysteriously untraceable land, while constructions are coming up at unbelievable speeds on the denotified lands. Goans need to know why the present government led by Shri Manohar Parrikar has been a mute spectator to this strangulation of Dabolim airport, while it has been rushing through with the Mopa project at breakneck speed. The arbitrary and misconceived decision to denotify the acquisition of these vital lands cannot have any other obvious motive but to help builders, who are now speedily constructing buildings on the denotified lands. The malafide act of the government may also be seen to have a hidden motive to strangulate Dabolim Airport by depriving it of space essential for expansion, thereby creating an artifical case for Mopa airport. In short, by denying this piece of just 36,800 sq m land to Dabolim Airport, our government is attempting to coerce Goa into squandering 82 lakh sq-m land for a new airport at Mopa. The imminent commissioning of the second terminal at Dabolim airport will require parking and other city side facilities in the immediate future, for which the land bearing survey no 8/1, Dabolim village will have to be acquired inevitably. It is therefore prudent that the government stops dilly-dallying on this matter of grave importance to our State, and forthwith stops all ongoing constructions on the land meant for the parking and other essential facilities for Dabolim airport. We also demand that the said land be acquired without any further delays and the parking and other critical airport infrastructure be created at the earliest.
[Goanet] Parikar and an unprofessional Shekar Gupta
This is with reference to this video: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/bjp-chief-minister-takes-on-modi-over- gujarat-riots/279956?pfrom=home-lateststories 2mins 30secs It is titled BJP chief minister takes on Modi over Gujarat riots. The title clearly gives the channels summary of what was said by Manohar Parikar, the BJP chief minister of Goa. My reactions on the video. Unfortunately, Manohar Parikar could not articulate well in English and so got sort of trapped. At the same time, the intent of what Manohar Parikar wanted to convey is clear, when he said: But not defending it does not mean you put the blame on a particular person. The very sad part of the whole thing is the attempt made by Shekar Gupta to put words in Parikar,s mouth, and take advantage of the poor articulation by Manohar Parikar. This was very unprofessional on part of Shekar Gupta. Some six-seven years ago, I have read Shekar Gupta write that the use, for political purposes, of the failure of the NDA government to properly deal with the hijacking of the plane from Nepal had already gone past the use-by date. For him, of course, the political use of the post-Godhra riots will always be eternal. The only way the secular, mainstream, English media can demonize the whole Hindutva movement is to indulge in falsehoods, and that too knowingly. In a very recent article titled, Why Modi is a test case for the Indian medias objectivity, Rajdeep Sardesai writes: Journalism in its purest form must remain the pursuit of truth shorn of ideological agendas. Clearly, Shekar Gupta has failed this test. And the way the interview has been projected in the media, so has the rest of the media. But then they have always failed the test. So, in that case, they are at least being consistent.
[Goanet] Talk by Patricia Vieira at Goa University, 25th June 2013
Caros Amigos, Segue em anexo da palestra sobre «Cinema Português n*o Estado Novo*» assegurada por Patrícia Vieira da Universidade de Georgetown, Washington D,.C., E.U.A., no dia 25 de Junho, às 11.00 hrs, na Faculdade de Arte, Block B, Universidade de Goa. Saudações muito cordiais. Dear Friends, Please find enclosed E-invite for the talk on Portuguese Cinema and Estado Novo to be delivered by Patricia Vieira from Georgetown University, U.S.A. The talk will be held on June, 25, 2013, at 11.00 a.m., at the Seminar Hall, Faculty of Arts, Block B, Goa University. Best regards. -- Delfim Correia da Silva Leitor do Camões, I.P. Responsável pelo CLP/Camões, I.P.- Goa Agva House, 9/32 Dr. Dada Vaidya Road Panaji 403 001 Goa - India 0091 832 6647737 0091 832 2422237
[Goanet] If Modi is Batman, Parrikar is his Robin
If Modi is Batman, Parrikar is his Robin http://in.news.yahoo.com/modi-batman-parrikar-robin-135002386.html By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Panaji, June 22 (IANS) Narendra Modi perhaps overstated when he magnanimously credited Goa as the talisman for his elevation as the BJP's face for the 2014 general elections at a party meeting following the three-day conclave here. His real talisman, in fact, was sitting right alongside him. Looking relieved after Modi's elevation, but still that ball of nervous energy that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has come to be known. Whether he likes to admit it or not, it is Parrikar who, over a period of three years, signaled the beginning of the end of party stalwart L.K. Advani by likening him to rancid pickle. He then sealed the 85-year-old's political coffin earlier this month by throwing the Modi-as-prime-ministerial-option open, even before the three-day party meet began. Over the last few years, the Modi-Parrikar duo in the BJP partnership has mirrored the contours of the dynamics shared by DC comics' Batman and Robin. Friends and collaborators, but perhaps not equals. Sure, Parrikar has his own shortcomings. Goa's small topography (and hence its political significance) and his relatively brief stints in power as compared to Modi. But Parrikar has his strengths too. He is undoubtedly the most popular BJP leader as far as Goa's minorities are concerned and one of the more suave cosmopolitan faces nationally. And Parrikar comes with a reputation of a guy who gets things done - if needed, in a hurry. His maverick ways, his modest appearance, his ability to connect without a sense of showmanship have earned him a sense of endearment which no other leader in Goa has. In fact, while charisma is Modi's main draw, Parrikar's appeal lies in his ability to appear non-charismatic and humane. But in the recent years, national ambitions have been on the minds of both the chief ministers, who are both known to power their way through cabinet meetings and state organization issues, often creating a risk of killing a second-rung leadership. Both men virtually run one-man governments where the chief minister is both the head, the body and the wagging tail combined together. While Modi started off on his national agenda with a sadbhavana fast and sadbhvana rally in 2011, Parrikar too has been dropping hints about a move up north. His first attempt was in 2009, when he was in the top rung of contestants for the BJP president's post. Parrikar's rancid pickle remark about Advani put paid to that attempt, with the former deputy prime minister vetoing his candidature. Parrikar was instead made head of the BJP's Good Governance cell, which advocates and tries to replicate innovations in governance in states ruled by the party. Perhaps the position was best suited for the IIT alumnus and a sharp administrator, certainly not the meaty scrap which he was aiming for. Parrikar appears to be tasked with the unenvious task of playing Modi's media ambassador, at least for now. Perhaps, the Goa chief minister's comment to a national news channel admitting that the Godhra riots were result of administrative failure was an attempt by Modi to break ice with the English mainstream media and initiate a new dialogue with New Delhi's media pundits. Both Modi and a large section of the national news establishment have been in a running feud after the 2002 Gujarat riots, when the latter blamed the Gujarat chief minister for the communal carnage following the Godhra train burning. Ever since his election as chief minister in 2012, Parrikar initially dropped hints that this would be his last stint because he was keen on growing pineapples on a farm slope in rural Goa. His sudden passion for the spiny fruit again fuelled speculation about his national ambitions. But Parrikar soon relented and said that he would have to serve as chief minister for more than five years to set right the rot created by the Congress in state administration. Destiny, Parrikar says, will decide if has a role on the national scene. In Modi's elevation, has Parrikar's ride towards this destiny already been set in motion? (Mayabhushan Nagvenkar can be contacted at mayabhusha...@ians.in -- -- Mayabhushan Nagvenkar 1392, Anjuna, Bardez, Goa pin code 403509 # 7350131007 h http://www.goastreets.comttp://www.penpricks.blogspot.com h http://www.goastreets.com/ttp://www.ardh-satya.blogspot.com
[Goanet] Apostolic Nuncio celebrates St. Anthony’s Feast
Apostolic Nuncio celebrates St. Anthony’s Feast by Michael Ali and Nicholas Ali Karachi, June 13: The curtain was brought down on the yearlong Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the erection of St. Anthony’s parish, Karachi with a solemn outdoor Eucharistic celebration. The main celebrant was H.E. Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan. The Mass was concelebrated by the Most Rev. Joseph Coutts, Archbishop of Karachi and the Most Rev. Everest Pinto, Archbishop Emeritus of Karachi. The guests, in a two horse drawn white carriage, led by the marching band of St. Paul’s High School and an honour guard of the Scouts of St. Anthony’s Church arrived at the venue a little after 6 p.m. to be welcomed by showering of rose petals by the children of the Sunday school. He was welcomed by the popular Rev. Frs. Mario Angelo Rodrigues, Parish Priest, Melito Dias and Noman Noel and were then introduced to four senior members of the parish namely Brig. Dr. Hilary Zuzarte (retd.), Mrs. Norma Fernandes, Mrs. Yolande Henderson and Mr. Raphael D’Costa. The entourage then entered the premises greeting the very large number of parishioners who were awaiting their arrival. They then proceeded to vest for the Eucharistic ceremony. Blessing of the Parish office Earlier in the day, H.E. Archbishop Peña Parra cut the ribbon to inaugurate the newly renovated parish office and blessed each room. He also unveiled the Roll of Parish Priests from 1937 to date which was mounted on the left rear wall inside the church. Eucharistic Celebration After vesting, the celebrants proceeded by altar servers, resplendent in their new cassocks and surplices and followed by priests and finally the celebrants proceeded to wend their way through the congregation to ascend the stage to begin the Mass. The back drop inscribed with the words ‘What thanks, O Lord, can I render Thee’ very appropriately captured the sentiments of the faithful. Before the Mass began an electric flame was switched on. Closed circuit cameras beamed the proceedings to those seated inside and at the back of the church. H.E. Archbishop Peña Parra, before his homily thanked Rev. Fr. Mario Rodrigues for inviting him to celebrate the Eucharist on the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua and Lisbon and also on commemorating 75 years of St. Anthony’s Parish in Karachi. He greeted His Grace, Archbishop Joseph Coutts, His Grace, Archbishop Emeritus Everest Pinto, the clergy and the parishioners on behalf of Pope Francis. During the sermon he explained how St. Anthony is one of the most popular saints in the world. Through his teaching of the Gospel and his works towards poverty St. Anthony is one of the most popular followers of St. Francis of Assisi; greatly contributing towards Franciscan spirituality. He explained the symbols of St. Anthony, particular the lily which represents purity and baby Jesus which represents the humanity of Christ. The Nuncio also explained the Gospel (Luke 10:1-9) on how the number 70 holds importance in the Bible as it was the number of elders Moses chose, the Jewish Sanhedrin was made up of 70 people and at that time it was believed that they were 70 nations on earth. He explained that the great harvest mentioned in the gospel is the Kingdom of God and Christ chose 72 disciples to carry out the Word of God. At the end of his homily, the Apostolic Nuncio reaffirmed the Pope’s message of evangelization during this Year of Faith as the world is suffering from a poverty of Spirit. A few members representing parish organizations formed the Offertory procession and presented to His Excellency, Flowers, Vegetables, a Candle, Tri-country flags ( Pakistan, the Vatican and St. Anthony’s Platinum Jubilee ), the Collection and finally Bread and Wine. After, the final blessing the Apostolic Nuncio said: “I declare the Platinum Jubilee Closed” and with that the flame too was switched off. * A barrage of fireworks then lit up the night’s sky in celebration and bookmarks commemorating the occasion were distributed among all present. On behalf of the parish, the honoured guests were then presented with token gifts by the priests of the parish. In his vote of thanks, Rev. Fr. Mario Rodrigues commended all those who were instrumental in making the celebrations of the Jubilee year a success. The parishioners then greeted and mingled with each other after the Choir sang the anthem of the great saint…St. Anthony of Padua, so holy and so good, we praise the Lord eternally through Him thy name has stood….
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Re: [Goanet] Parikar and an unprofessional Shekar Gupta
I do not agree with UG Barad that Manohar Parrikar 'could not articulate well in English ' and that he 'got sort of trapped'. Two other comments: (1): Mr Parrikar did NOT slam Mr. Modi as the female news person stated. (2): Mr Shekar Gupta, when you ask a question of a person, please allow the person to respond. It was a pain to listen to you interrupt Mr. Parrikar in mid-sentence. Dr. Barad is right. You came across in this interview as an arrogant and unprofessional bully. You are fortunate that our CM did not walk out on you. Request: Please do not return to Goa unless you fix your manners. NUTS!! jc On Jun 22, 2013, at 8:10 AM, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: This is with reference to this video: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/bjp-chief-minister-takes-on-modi-over- gujarat-riots/279956?pfrom=home-lateststories 2mins 30secs It is titled “BJP chief minister takes on Modi over Gujarat riots”. The title clearly gives the channel’s summary of what was said by Manohar Parikar, the BJP chief minister of Goa. My reactions on the video. Unfortunately, Manohar Parikar could not articulate well in English and so got sort of trapped. At the same time, the intent of what Manohar Parikar wanted to convey is clear, when he said: “But not defending it does not mean you put the blame on a particular person.” The very sad part of the whole thing is the attempt made by Shekar Gupta to put words in Parikar,s mouth, and take advantage of the poor articulation by Manohar Parikar. This was very unprofessional on part of Shekar Gupta. Some six-seven years ago, I have read Shekar Gupta write that the use, for political purposes, of the failure of the NDA government to properly deal with the hijacking of the plane from Nepal had already gone past the use-by date. For him, of course, the political use of the post-Godhra riots will always be eternal. The only way the secular, mainstream, English media can demonize the whole Hindutva movement is to indulge in falsehoods, and that too knowingly. In a very recent article titled, “Why Modi is a test case for the Indian media’s objectivity”, Rajdeep Sardesai writes: “Journalism in its purest form must remain the pursuit of truth shorn of ideological agendas.” Clearly, Shekar Gupta has failed this test. And the way the interview has been projected in the media, so has the rest of the media. But then they have always failed the test. So, in that case, they are at least being consistent.
Re: [Goanet] If Modi is Batman, Parrikar is his Robin
On Jun 22, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Mayabhushan mayabhus...@gmail.com wrote: If Modi is Batman, Parrikar is his Robin Comment: In all the years I have 'known' Batman and Robin, I have never known of Robin ever pulling a coup on Batman. Politics may be akin to comic books, but politicians are not known for the loyalty that Comic Book heroes enjoy from their sidekicks. All our proverbial 'Batman' has to do is NOT go on a foreign trip and leave Robin to mind the kodel. Ask Francisco Sardinha. While he was on a tour of Australia, Robin turned into wood pecker and swiped the kodel. jc
[Goanet] Goa's rivers polluted with rare earths and metals says NIO study
Goa's rivers are polluted with metals and rare earths including Manganese, Iron, Aluminuim, Cobalt, Nickel and Chromuim says a study by the NIO http://bygerarddsouza.blogspot.com/2013/06/goas-rivers-polluted-with-rare-earths.html -- Keep Going Gerard de Souza Reporter: O Heraldo Joint Secretary: Goa Union of Journalists Ph 9765853312, 0832-2410815 email: gernal...@gmail.com Blog: http://www.bygerarddsouza.blogspot.com Revora, Bardez, Goa 403513
[Goanet] Tarball mystery solved
A vexed mystery finally solved: Now that we know the source, can we have some action? Oil tankers transporting South East Asia crude oil to the Arab states wash their tanks mid sea and deballast leading to #tarballshttps://plus.google.com/s/%23tarballsalong the Western coast of India, especially Goa that is known for its tourism. #marinepollution https://plus.google.com/s/%23marinepollution #oiltankers https://plus.google.com/s/%23oiltankers #tarballshttps://plus.google.com/s/%23tarballs check it out http://bygerarddsouza.blogspot.com/2013/06/beach-tarballs-from-south-east-asia-due.html -- Keep Going Gerard de Souza Reporter: O Heraldo Joint Secretary: Goa Union of Journalists Ph 9765853312, 0832-2410815 email: gernal...@gmail.com Blog: http://www.bygerarddsouza.blogspot.com Revora, Bardez, Goa 403513
