[Goanet] Kunal D'Costa songing (Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2014)

[JoeGoaUk]

 Kunal D'Costa as Bryan Adams
KINGFISHER VOICE OF GOA 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF5iuCXAAps
Others pics etc
http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.in/2014/11/kingfisher-voice-of-goa-2014.html


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[Goanet] Kingfisher voice of Goa 2014 - Konkani, English Hindi - Vefina Dias , Kunal D'Costa, Akash etc

[JoeGoaUk]

 Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2014 

King fisher Voice of Goa
Grand 10 years (2005-2014)
Finals held at Colva beach on 8th Nov. 2014


The Nine Finalists
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15557127020/in/photostream/

First Prize Rs.50,000, 2nd 30,000 and 3rd Rs. 20,000

 English category winner also gets contract from Kingfisher as 
 Kingfisher brand ambassador for a year 

for more pics, video, updates  etc
http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.in/2014/11/kingfisher-voice-of-goa-2014.html

Judges were:
Donna Noronha, Mayuresh Vaasta, Simon (Simao de Goa) Fernandes, Sharad and Seby 
of 'Meera Meera' song fame.


Konkani Winners
1. Verfina Dias 1st (M)
2. Rutuja Lotlikar 2nd (L)
3. Ancy Gonsalves 3rd (R)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556486608/in/photostream/

 
English Winners
1. Kunal D'Costa (M)
2. Adrian Braganza (L)
3. Jenifer Fernandes (R)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15718212536/in/photostream/

 Hindi Winners
1. Akash Mangueshkar (M)
2. Rajat Mishra (L)
3. Divya Naik (R)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15718216586/in/photostream/

 Winners
Remo Fernandes
Verfina

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556689217/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121902614/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/1976409/in/photostream/

Rutuja
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15739942491/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556419418/in/photostream/

Ancy Gonsalves
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556414738/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15743390202/in/photostream/

 Divya Naik
With Kinjal

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15741859425/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15739944991/in/photostream/

 Akash Mangueskar
With Brar
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556421738/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15743397572/in/photostream/



 Jenifer Fernandes
With Mishra

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556423548/in/photostream/



 Kunal D’Costa
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15743399152/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556425078/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15741864435/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121912074/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121912904/in/photostream/


 Adrian Braganza
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15743403102/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15122465173/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121915384/in/photostream/ 


the winners / Finalists
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15739953811/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556703447/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15122468343/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15741871375/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121919414/in/photostream/


with awards
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121955874/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15743446572/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15557082300/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121960564/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556476798/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121966464/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15740006231/in/photostream/ 


Gate
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15122472593/in/photostream/

 Kingfisher
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15739962191/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15122477243/in/photostream/

Host – Sachin Chatte
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15741882965/in/photostream/

Stage, background
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15718174386/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15121941534/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15741895675/in/photostream/

 Kinjal performing
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15741889975/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15122498043/in/photostream/


 crowd
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15743438432/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15122501953/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15718193446/in/photostream/


 VIPs, dignitaries, Judges etc
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15556027339/in/photostream/ 



Remo Fernandes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/15740048271/in/photostream/

with Jonathan Dias, Elvis Lobo,  Mukesh Ghatwal, Dipak.

 blog 
http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.in/2014/11/kingfisher-voice-of-goa-2014.html

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http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

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http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

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[Goanet] Goa news for November 9, 2014

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Crisis blows over in Goa, Laxmikant Parsekar sworn in as CM
- Hindustan Times
erm president of Goa BJP who started as a Rashtriya Swayamsevak
Sangh worker. He was chosen over Assembly speaker Rajendra
Arlekar and Deputy chief minister Francis D'souza. According to
sources in the party, RSS was keen ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGMdYCaH7Fv5jFZDxEdvgoaqHYDZQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778649278177&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cabinet-reshuffle-bjp-faces-leadership-tussle-in-goa-with-parrikar-s-exit-as-cm/article1-1283781.aspx

*** BITS-Goa student Krunal Kishorbhai Patel lands Rs 1.4-crore
offer from Google - Economic Times
ear old BITS Pilani, Goa campus student, Krunal Kishorbhai
Patel, has landed a Rs 1.4-crore starting annual salary offer
from Google for a position at the internet giant's headquarters
at Mountain View, California. The campus ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHVblHSq8q_V_tEcOiuBxmnHZKe2w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778651067841&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/bits-goa-student-krunal-kishorbhai-patel-lands-rs-1-4-crore-offer-from-google/articleshow/45078475.cms

*** Laxmikant Parsekar to be Goa's Next Chief Minister - NDTV
TVPanaji: Goa Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has been chosen
as the state's next Chief Minister, BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy
announced today after a legislature party meeting. Mr Parsekar
was chosen unanimously, said Mr Rudy who along with BS ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHurJTRDv_sxLZoINkxOtET0eLreQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/laxmikant-parsekar-to-be-goa-s-next-chief-minister-say-sources-617990

*** Catholic face or RSS man? Divide in Goa BJP over Manohar
Parrikar's successor - Indian Express
dian ExpressWith Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar set to join
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet, fissures appeared in the
state unit of the BJP on Friday over the issue of his successor,
with camps being split over whether his chair should be occupied
by ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHCvkQdwo_uy6ET8hF0rTqf-wO6DQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/catholic-face-or-rss-man-divide-in-goa-bjp-over-parrikars-successor/

*** Laxmikant Parsekar Sworn-In as Goa's Chief Minister - NDTV
TVManohar Parrikar, who is expected to become the next Defence
Minister of the country, earlier resigned as Goa Chief Minister.
Mr Parrikar faxed his resignation letter to Governor Mridula
Sinha at Raj Bhavan this afternoon, after meeting the
Archbishop.http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGhcRndqvm8sAkYfCkKKMiLLgClhA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/laxmikant-parsekar-sworn-in-as-goa-s-next-chief-minister-618008

*** Parrikar quits, Laxmikant Parsekar to be Goa CM - India
Today
dia TodayManohar Parrikar is likely to become the next Union
Defence Minister.Laxmikant Parsekar has been chosen as Goa's
next Chief Minister after Manohar Parrikar resigned from the
post to take up a ministerial position in Prime Minister
Narendra Modi's cabinet.http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFsnum2zIMtJzqk4D1kTbRsBKd4zA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/manohar-parrikar-laxmikant-parsekar-francis-dsouza-rajendra-arlekar-goa-chief-minister/1/399753.html

*** Laxmikant Parsekar takes over as Goa Chief Minister - The
Hindu
ime legislator Laxmikant Parsekar was on Saturday sworn in as
the 11th Chief Minister of Goa at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in
Panaji, bringing down the curtains on a high-pitched three-day
drama over the top job of the ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFZyTJzzlujfyAfPGtSJp0-I2YsvQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/laxmikant-parsekar-chosen-goa-chief-minister/article6578047.ece

*** Goa deputy CM revolts, but told nothing can be changed -
Times of India
mes of IndiaMAPUSA/PANAJI: A strong rebellion has hit the ruling
BJP over the selection of the new chief minister of Goa, with
deputy CM Francis D'Souza, who has the backing of several MLAs,
saying he would not join the cabinet if not made CM. D'Souza
returned ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFIB2BcWJ1R1z04ViNkNg7G0Y8bhQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jLVeVJCpNqiFwgH0qoGIDg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-deputy-CM-revolts-but-told-nothing-can-be-changed/articleshow/45071552.cms

*** LIVE: Laxmikant Parsekar to 

[Goanet] ACHHE DIN FOR GOA SANS MANOHAR PARRIKAR

[Aires Rodrigues]

As was expected the new Chief Minister of Goa is also from the RSS. It is
no surprise that the BJP has humiliated Deputy Chief Minister Francis
D’Souza which should act as an eye opener to the other altar boys. Francis
D’Souza has however taken this in the right stride because politics today
has unfortunately been reduced to a shabby game of compromises. The right
decision however was to lay aside Rajendra Arlekar in view of the
corruption charges pending against him in the disproportionate assets case.
The BJP could have also seized the opportunity to axe the known corrupt
Ministers in the cabinet who were however sadly sworn in again proving that
the real mantra is infact Zero action against Corruption.


Running the State is the prerogative of the Chief Minister and the cabinet.
Manohar Parrikar should now not even attempt to be interfering in the
functioning of the Goa Government. His statement that he would be visiting
Goa twice a week is ridiculous. Goa has suffered enough under his two and a
half year utter misrule and he should not further burden the exchequer by
being a frequent flyer and attempt to high-handedly impose his writ on Goa.
Instead of trying to further ruin Goa by remote control, Manohar Parrikar
should be doing justice to his new assignment as Defence Minister of India
in keeping a watchful eye on the Pakistan and China borders.


Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar had promised Goans that he would remove
those Casinos from the River Mandovi before he demits office in 2017. Now
that Parrikar has swiftly fled are Goans stuck with that eyesore polluting
our river?


By all his U turns Manohar Parrikar as Chief Minister over the last two and
a half years has transformed Goa into a gambling, prostitution and
narcotics hub. His expertise in corruption would be his vital asset in the
ensuing high stake Defence deals in store. In his new avatar what role he
carves out for his inseparable comrade- in- arms the flamboyant Atmaram
Nadkarni we shall soon know. Atmaram Nadkarni is already in Delhi to attend
Manohar Parrikar’s swearing in ceremony.


The sycophants around Manohar Parrikar should realize that Politics and
Good governance is not about individuals but of having the right functional
systems in place.  With Manohar Parrikar having vanquished from Goa it
could only be Achhe Din for this State which has suffered immensely under
an eccentric and erratic Chief Minister with egos ever so puffed.


Nelson Mandela had said “A good head and a good heart are always a
formidable combination”. Manohar Parrikar clearly lacked them both. Goa was
taken for a jolly good ride by this dictatorial, autocratic and ruthless
double faced so called IITian.

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[Goanet] Fighting for Goa's Cosmopolitanism: Gurudas Kunde + Alvaro Pereira at Reis Mago

[Bernado Colaco]

Two foolish people  whose actions have now led to the death of Goa in front of 
their eyes. 

BC






A few days ago, the freedom fighter Gurudas Kunde returned to Reis
Magos after more than 55 years. The spectacularly situated historical
monument has been sensitively restored by architect Gerard da Cunha,
with the support of Intach and the UK-based Helen Hamlyn Trust. It is
now a must-see tourist attraction, but Kunde knew it as a prison,
where he spent four years incarcerated along with other Goans of every
background who joined him in resisting the Portuguese regime.

Kunde was a prisoner of conscience. His only crime was shouting 'Jai
Hind' in the streets of Margao, then refusing to apologize no matter
what the consequences. For this, he lost years of his life and
suffered the further indignity of being disinherited by his
pro-Portuguese father. They never reconciled, and he never received a
share of the family property.

The sprightly septuagenarian was accompanied in his return to Reis
Magos by his inseparable friend of more than 50 years, the freedom
fighter Alvaro Pereira. Nearly 90, Pereira moves more slowly than he
used to, but with the support of a cane he too delighted in a full
tour of the restored fortress, marvelling at stunning vantages over
the River Mandovi. Together they paused for a long look across to Fort
Aguada, where Pereira spent five years incarcerated for distributing
anti-colonial pamphlets, and?despite being singled out for sadistic
beatings by the notorious Agente Monteiro?similarly refusing to
recant.

[Goanet] Winners of the Konkani Hymn Competition - Toronto

[Mervyn Lobo]

Folks,Here is the Tanzanite choir, Toronto,  performing in Konkani. 
Konkani hymn's can be lovely when the singers are not shouting at the top of 
their voices :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hVXUf5TDLg

MervynPS Pardon the accents.

[Goanet] Fwd: ARMS LICENCE RENEWAL AND DEPOSITION IN THE POLICE STATION.

[Stephen Dias]

-- Forwarded message --
From: Stephen Dias 
Date: 9 November 2014 08:16
Subject: ARMS LICENCE RENEWAL AND DEPOSITION IN THE POLICE STATION.

Dear Collector of GoaMrs Nila Mohanan
Madam,
Very few arms licence holders read orders or instructions in local dailies.
Luckily the Times of India dt 7th Nov. 2014 published the news which is
enclosed herewith,  from the District Collector of Goa that they have to
resubmit the details in a prescribed proforma available in the collector's
office as per the direction from Union Home Ministry, which is very good
for the security reasons and also tracking the legal  arms/ weapons
available in Goa. Why this kind of advertisement was not published in other
leading newspapers in Goa?  In fact the Collectorate of Goa should have
sent letters to arms licence holders by Reg /AD  post as they have all the
addresses with them, so that the office could have got the proof,
especially  because this particular advertisement  says that those who do
not submit the prescribed form, their licence will be null and void. This
is not the correct procedure as some Goans may not read newspapers. Many
times such things are taking  place during  elections whether Municipality
or Assembly/Parliament the message is reached via the newspapers only. Although
many licence holders deposit their guns in their respective police station,
I have noticed and also  informed  earlier Collectors in writing that these
guns are not properly preserved in the rooms of designated Police
inspector. This Police  headquarters room is so shabby, not ventilated and
in bad condition. I have requested the earlier Collectors  to make
available a good depositing room for the arms/guns and that the servicing
of guns may be done in case the elections goes beyond 3 months duration as
these guns are of sentimental value and imported ones where licence holders
 do not get any spares parts in India. Earlier during Portuguese regime all
these servicing and maintenance work was being done at the headquarters of
Police Station and even after few years of liberation this habit was
continued. Will the present District Collector Mrs Nila Mohanan instruct
PI's, PWD or Home Dept staff to get it done? The worst scenario that the
Arms Licence holders have their grievances is about the licence fees being
increased substantially high, which the licence holders used to pay for 3
-year renewal after the year 2001 was Rs. 560/- and increased on 2004
onwards for Rs.1060/ and further increased Rs.2000/- and in future it may
still further increase. When these guns are mostly of sentimental value and
some licenses are given for self protection and agricultural crops etc the
fees are found quite high, and not  satisfactorily. It is requested that
the Govt of Goa and present Chief Minister Mr Laximikant Parsenkar  who
have just taken reins may give some consolation to Arms holders and
decrease the renewal fees for earlier tariff fee for Rs.560/- .  Mostly
people are senior citizens in Goa and having imported arms/guns. They will
 be very much grateful and appreciate this gesture if approved by this
present Chief Minister of Goa. I think this is going to be his first task.
Stephen DiasD.Paula

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*Panaji:* All arms licence holders in North Goa must resubmit their details
by filling a new form, to the office of the North Goa collector, latest by
November 30.

Addressing mediapersons, North Goa collector Nila Mohanan said that this
follows directions from the Union ministry of home affairs wh

Re: [Goanet] Do stone lions that adorn some Goan house compound gateways signify an Africander residence?

[Dan Driscoll]

I lived for a long time in Goa, though I am a Canadian. From my reading, I
associate the Lion sculpture (which I have seen oftentimes on gateposts and
house ornamentation in Goa Villages) with the *Kadamba Dynasty*. You
might try searching with such key words as *'Chandor' & 'Kadamba'. *I
rather think that it does *not *have to do with 'Goa Returned Africanders'.
The one to consult would most likely be Dr. Teotonio De Souza.

On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 9:06 AM, Jose  wrote:

>
> (1): augusto pinto wrote:  "...stone lions on the gates of some Goan
> houses I think this motif signifies that it was built by an
> Africander.  Could anyone say whether I'm right or wrong?"
>
> (2): jc responded: You are wrong.
>
>  (3): augusto pinto noted: "Thanks for the three responses to my question.
> Of them was from jc which was unhelpful.
>
> (4): jc responds: Thank you Sir.
>
> (:-)
>
> jc
>
>
>

Re: [Goanet] Do stone lions that adorn some Goan house compound gateways signify an Africander residence?

[Joseph]

Hi all,

I have also  seen houses in Pernem  built by  Hindus  that have lions at 
the gates. Those that I noticed were constructed
in the  era of Portuguese rule and must have been built by Landlords 
and/or  thoise occupying a high position in  society.


Joseph
On 09-Nov-14 3:41 AM, Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك 
نورونيا wrote:

What makes you believe so, Augusto? Is there a corelation both ways? I
mean, would all (or most) homes built by Africanders have lions at their
gates, and would all the homes with lions at their gates belong to
Africanders?

>From a rough estimate, it seems that only a few homes in any village have
lions on their gates. In some villages, house after house (in parts of the
village) were built by "Africanders". If what you believe is true, why do
some have lions and others not?

In Bardez, a lot of the 20th century affluence, I'd think, came from
migration. Specially to places like Africa. This was accelerated perhaps by
the existence of some of the early English schools in this region (Fr Lyons
at Arpora, Mater Dei at Saligao, Sacred Heart at Parra, etc); other parts
of Goa got English schools much later.

A better test would be to see if the homes with 'lions at the gates' in
Salcete (where affluence and grand homes came from sources other than
overseas migration earlier on, it would seem) belong to Africanders. That
might give you an idea of how right or conjectural (let's avoid binaries,
as VJP says!) you are.

I'm open to be corrected on the arguments above; but don't dismiss it with
a label please. FN

On 6 November 2014 12:41, augusto pinto  wrote:


Dear all,
There are stone lions on the gates of some Goan houses. In Moira I know of
at least 5 such houses. I think this motif signifies that it was built by
an Africander. I know for sure at least 2 of the Moira ones were. I've seen
the lions in other villages too.

Could anyone say whether I'm right or wrong?
Augusto

[Goanet] TODAY: GOA RIVER MARATHON Training Workshop held:4 pictures

[Parvish Andani Kamat]

*PRESS RELEASE *

*VASCO SPORTS CLUB*


*GOA RIVER MARATHON*

*Training Workshop held*



 *9th  NOVEMBER 2014*  *Vasco Sports Club* in association with *Workhardt
Hospitals* organised a Marathon Training Workshop *today, which was largely
attended by motivated runners, from all over Goa.* Led by renowned *Sports
Scientist - Shayamal Vallabjee *and *Life Coach – Dr. Purnendu Nath*,

GOA River Marathon – “GRM05”, India’s most popular running event is
scheduled to take place on *14thDecember 2014 at Vasco, Baina Beach*. Organised
by *Vasco Sports Club* – Goa’s oldest sports club, the GRM has witnessed a
100% growth in participation every year, and with almost a month to go, the
team is gearing up for yet another exciting season and is happy to announce
that for the second consecutive year, International Sports Brand “*SKECHERS*”
will be the official Title Sponsor for the GRM.


*Sports Scientist - Shayamal Vallabjee * said” The human body is a very
resilient structure, start running and training with your goal in mind, pay
attention to nutrition, run downhill, do hamstring exercises, eat a high
carbohydrates diet and sleep well, you must also focus on body recovery” He
showed some simple exercises to help the runners train better.


*Life Coach – Dr. Purnendu Nath said”keep a running log, use data to reach
your goal and run, don’t wait for right weather, right shoes, right juice
etc, it’s a great fitness and lifestyle change, the best investment you can
do for your body is invest in your health”* He demonstrated simple
techniques to help the runners train better.


*Vasco Sports Club** President Nitin Bandekar said* “Our goal is to
inspire, celebrate and educate the community with a healthy lifestyle
through this easily accessible sport – running. In keeping with its vision
of sharing a beautiful pollution free and picturesque route for runners all
over India and making long distance running a more popular sport in Goa,
the Club has been instrumental in creating a running culture across Goa. We
want people to develop a healthy lifestyle through running and feel the
excitement and fulfillment of crossing the finish line. Self-help running
groups have been assigned across the state to help individuals prepare for
the upcoming event”

Dinesh Heda who started as walker in 2010 has yesterday completed the
Bangalore Ultra 75 kms Trail which starts at 5.00 a.m. Dinesh Heda was the 1
st runner up in the Bangalore Ultra 75 kms.

Recognised as India's most entertaining marathon, the GRM has attracted
over 5000 participants in its last edition which has made the Goa River
Marathon the single largest running event in Goa. With over 1800
entries for the 21.1Km half marathon and the 10 km competitive run last
year, 1500 werenational and international participants. The 5 km charity
fun walk-run saw 2500 participants from all parts of Goa.Season5 of the Goa
River Marathon which is just around the corner is expected to
see much higher participation strength of runners completing the 10Km and
21.1Km half marathon.

The Group which is popularly known as the "*SUSSEGADO RUNNERS*", has been
teaming up thrice a week to conduct practice running sessions
at Mapusa, Panaji, Madgaon and Vasco. This *60-Day preparation* will
continue until the final race day and is aimed at helping individuals shape
up for the event.

 While enquiries and registrations for the 10Km and 21.1Km had begun almost
2 months earlier, this year’s event attractions will include an
*Inter-Panchayat Run* – an initiative to make running reach the rural and
deeper areas of Goa. The GRM 5km Charity walk / run has been focused on
encouraging walking and running as a healthy sport. By educating,
highlighting and motivating people to develop a healthy lifestyle through
running, we can help reduce the health risks that affect so many people
today. With active participation from the Charities and support groups, the
event highlights at least one social cause every year. Portions of the
proceeds are kept aside for supporting such causes.

 On *14thDecember 2014 at Vasco, Baina Beach t*he event includes live
entertainment, pre-event exhibition and expo, health and wellness vendors,
and fitness education workshops. Our goal is to inspire, celebrate and
educate the community with a healthy lifestyle through this easily
accessible sport - running.

*4 Photographs are attached.*

*-Thank you. Parvish Kamat. **kam...@ankagoa.com *

Re: [Goanet] Do stone lions that adorn some Goan house compound gateways signify an Africander residence?

[Mervyn Lobo]

Frederick FN Noronha wrote:
What makes you believe so, Augusto? Is there a corelation both ways? I mean, 
would all (or most) homes built by Africanders have lions at their gates, and 
would all the homes with lions at their gates belong to Africanders?
---



It is a stoned lion, FN.


Hey, if anyone wants to have a stoned lion at the entrance to their abode, so 
be it. 

My experience also recollects that the entrance to the Via Dolorosa is the 
Stone Lion's Gate, so the stoned lions in Goa may have some religious 
significance. 
One last comment, every Africander knows that there are no lions in the jungles 
of Africa. The lions are all on the savanna. 


Mervyn

Re: [Goanet] ACHHE DIN FOR GOA SANS MANOHAR PARRIKAR

[Sam Furtado]

Dear Mr. Aires Rodrigues,

Sir,


Greetings to you and pleasure reading your variable mails that I receive on
regular basis via Goa-net.


Your email on political conundrum miring the Goan politics scenario made an
interesting and avid reading.


You have aptly put across and absolutely right as per se the so called mess
the ex-CM Mr. Manohar Parrikar the IITian or could we call ‘The technocrat’
applied right technique with suitable angle to fulfill self desire to the
brim and not to the brink.  Now that he has been elevated to the High
Office with a commanding post that of a Defense Minister would all the more
reap a large moolah,  I am sure he must be quietly laughing all the way for
having pulled wool over many a sheep’s heads while he was in Goa cabinet
Ministry.


Now that Mr. Manohar Parrikar has vanished or vanquished his post to Mr.
Ramakant Parsekar the incumbent present CM to lead the flock; little is
known of his proven metal or his caliber and thus leaving out in cold Mr.
Francis D’ Souza, the rightful second in command for the Post of Chief
Minister after Mr. Manohar Parrikar; though many may have doubted his
credibility of running the show but never judge a book by its cover.  One
has to read it to know what lies in it.


Perhaps, if Mr. Francis D’ Souza had been given a chance, he may have shown
his caliber, honesty, sincerity and to do true justice to the aspirations
of people of Goa, in which event even God would have stand by him, if he
undertook to discharged his duties morally and principally in the right
direction; without fear or favour but serve the good cause and aspirations
of the people of Goa in Toto with due justice and transparency but now that
all seems vanished into the Blue and a long distant dream.   But who knows
what lies in still waters? Everything at the moment seems a conjecture and
is a reality a distant dream?


Once again keep up the spirit of joy de vivre; calling a spade a spade.
Sam Furtado

On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 5:53 AM, Aires Rodrigues 
wrote:

> As was expected the new Chief Minister of Goa is also from the RSS. It is
> no surprise that the BJP has humiliated Deputy Chief Minister Francis
> D’Souza which should act as an eye opener to the other altar boys. Francis
> D’Souza has however taken this in the right stride because politics today
> has unfortunately been reduced to a shabby game of compromises. The right
> decision however was to lay aside Rajendra Arlekar in view of the
> corruption charges pending against him in the disproportionate assets case.
> The BJP could have also seized the opportunity to axe the known corrupt
> Ministers in the cabinet who were however sadly sworn in again proving that
> the real mantra is infact Zero action against Corruption.
>
>
> Running the State is the prerogative of the Chief Minister and the cabinet.
> Manohar Parrikar should now not even attempt to be interfering in the
> functioning of the Goa Government. His statement that he would be visiting
> Goa twice a week is ridiculous. Goa has suffered enough under his two and a
> half year utter misrule and he should not further burden the exchequer by
> being a frequent flyer and attempt to high-handedly impose his writ on Goa.
> Instead of trying to further ruin Goa by remote control, Manohar Parrikar
> should be doing justice to his new assignment as Defence Minister of India
> in keeping a watchful eye on the Pakistan and China borders.
>
>
> Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar had promised Goans that he would remove
> those Casinos from the River Mandovi before he demits office in 2017. Now
> that Parrikar has swiftly fled are Goans stuck with that eyesore polluting
> our river?
>
>
> By all his U turns Manohar Parrikar as Chief Minister over the last two and
> a half years has transformed Goa into a gambling, prostitution and
> narcotics hub. His expertise in corruption would be his vital asset in the
> ensuing high stake Defence deals in store. In his new avatar what role he
> carves out for his inseparable comrade- in- arms the flamboyant Atmaram
> Nadkarni we shall soon know. Atmaram Nadkarni is already in Delhi to attend
> Manohar Parrikar’s swearing in ceremony.
>
>
> The sycophants around Manohar Parrikar should realize that Politics and
> Good governance is not about individuals but of having the right functional
> systems in place.  With Manohar Parrikar having vanquished from Goa it
> could only be Achhe Din for this State which has suffered immensely under
> an eccentric and erratic Chief Minister with egos ever so puffed.
>
>
> Nelson Mandela had said “A good head and a good heart are always a
> formidable combination”. Manohar Parrikar clearly lacked them both. Goa was
> taken for a jolly good ride by this dictatorial, autocratic and ruthless
> double faced so called IITian.
>
> Aires Rodrigues
>
> Advocate High Court
>
> C/G-2, Shopping Complex
>
> Ribandar Retreat,
>
> Ribandar – Goa – 403006
>
> Mobile No: 9822684372
>
> Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012
>

[Goanet] Deputy C.m eats crow

[Nelson Lopes]

mR francis dsouza air dashed to Goa with the hope throwing his hat in the
ring.initially there was some veiled  support just to create confusion He
misjudged the euphoria generated by disgruntled elements, He seemed to be
buoyed by false assurances, which he did not measure with precision.He
opened his mouth so wide stating either the C.M post or his resignation
from council of ministers He has to  eat the crow and swallow his pride
that and questioned his own integrity and self respect. He has not yet
realised that his inclusion is pure and simple appeasement to the Catholic
community devoid of any perceivable merit, except he tried to be on the
side of BJP by his gaffe that all are Hindus and he had to face the flak,
He is not the natural substitute or choice by his position, since when C.M
was away he had handed over the Charge to Mr Davlikar and later to some one
else Did he  ever protest at this humiliation then, but meekly surrendered
to the inevitable fact, in spite of being Deputy C.M. there was no trust in
him even for a short time
It is a disgrace that he now floats party directive to stick like limpet to
position of power and prominence, which he derives by his present position
The non swearing of Avertano at first instance indicates a message, who may
stretch their association to far and unrealistic limits of political
elasticity
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

[Goanet] Goa Chief Minister left State to serve Nation leaving the 'mission Goa' unaccomplished

[JoeGoaUk]

 
 
Goa Chief Minister left State to serve Nation

Left Goa leaving the mission* unaccomplished 
 
Manohar Parrikar whom people voted to power to lead & serve  Goa for 5  years,  
resigned as Goa's Chief Minister on 8th Nov.2014 after 2.5 years and sworn in 
as Union Cabinet Minister next day i.e.9th Nov. 2014.
He says Country is bigger than State
I say State is also part of Country so serving State is also serving the Nation.
 
*Mission = His assurances, people’s hopes & aspirations etc
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/15127962783/in/photostream

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/15127962783/in/photostream
 
Even the lady to his right (pic) seems not happy about it
 

Quote: My earlier FB Post

How could you?
I can’t believe you are going.
Most people when voted BJP, they also voted you
How can you leave them in lurch? 
Upto 70% of youth who voted for BJP, actually voted you
Of the minority votes, about 80% did not vote for BJP but you.
Yes you, for they wanted a change, they trusted you.
How can you leave when Goa really needed you?
Earlier you said ‘ you got me elected for 5 years’
‘I am going nowhere, here I belong’
Were you not aware of the fact that Nation is bigger than State then?
Listen to your conscious,
Go Parrikar go.

joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

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For Goan Video Clips 
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In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

[Goanet] Fwd: Latest News - Breaking News India, Current News, Today's News Headlines, Live News - Firstpost

[Stephen Dias]

-- Forwarded message --
From: Stephen Dias 
Date: 9 November 2014 19:08
Subject: Re: Latest News - Breaking News India, Current News, Today's News
Headlines, Live News - Firstpost
To: Kamlesh Vora 


Thanks for the updates.

I really envy Modi who has inducted mostly intellectual personalities
in his cabinet expansion. Foreign country heads will get to think
about India with Modi. If everything goes well probably India is going
to be a super power. Hopefully all  of them work with enthusiasm and
interest. Most important is that  Modi must get rid of corruption in
all the States of India. He should remove all those who indulge
malpractices including Chief Ministers from BJP Govt itself which I am
sure he will do it. As he said this is not your father Govt . It is
true and he should maintain his word.
Modi is showing a good begriming.

Dias Stephen

On 09/11/2014, Kamlesh Vora  wrote:
> http://m.firstpost.com/?utm_source=ope
>

[Goanet] GOA NOW BESTOWED WITH A PUPPET CHIEF MINISTER

[Aires Rodrigues]

Goa has a new Chief Minister but no governance.  In an awfully bad start
the new Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has bald-facedly proclaimed that
the portfolios of his Ministers will be allotted only later this week in
consultation with Manohar Parrikar.


As allotment of portfolios should be the sole prerogative of the Chief
Minister it is now a very clear indication that Laxmikant Parsekar will be
swinging as a puppet on the string in being a dummy Chief Minister. This is
Political bankruptcy to the hilt. Acute signs and symptoms that by being a
lame duck Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar will only add to the mountain
of that mess that Manohar Parrikar has left behind.


Ironically Manohar Parrikar who over the last two and a half years kept Goans
entertained with his empty talk of Special Status for Goa will today file
his nomination to be elected as a Member of Parliament to the Rajya Sabha
from Uttar Pradesh.

On the other hand the North Goa MP Shripad Naik who has over the years been
craftily sidelined and pushed to the corner by his bête noire Manohar
Parrikar has now been further isolated in being divested of his current
prized portfolio of Tourism & Culture and sedated by being relegated as
Minister for Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homoeopathy (AYUSH). A well orchestrated devious political surgery by
Manohar Parrikar.

Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat,

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com

 Or

   airesrodrig...@yahoo.com

You can also reach me on

Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues

Twitter@rodrigues_aires

[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the Importance of Bal Panchayat & Bal Gram Sabha in Goa.

[Goa Desc]

---
  Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO
the fortnightly discussion event since 1999
---

Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet,

We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO
on 14th November from 4pm to 6pm
at Goa Desc Resource Centre
No.11, Liberty Apartments,
Feira Alta, Mapusa.

TOPIC: Importance of Bal Panchayat & Bal Gram Sabha in Goa.
SPEAKERS: Open Discussion

We invite you to express your viewpoint
by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO.
If you cannot attend, then please send
your views and action plan suggestions
by email to goad...@gmail.com

best wishes,

Roland Martins
---
Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power,
Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !!
---

GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE
11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507
mail to: goad...@gmail.com

[Goanet] Fwd: GOA Christmas Dance - December 13, 2014

[goansofamerica]

-Original Message-
From: goansofamerica 
Sent: Sun, Nov 2, 2014 1:49 pm
Subject: Fwd: GOA Christmas Dance - December 13, 2014



Hello All,
 
Just a reminder about the GOA Dance. 
 
Please book your tickets fast as they are selling out.
 
Click on http://goansofamerica.org/ to book your dance and raffle tickets 
online, through PayPal. Please note the new website. Pictures are also 
available on the website for your viewing pleasure
 
This year there are going to be 2 Awards.
 
1. SAT Award - kind generosity of Alfred Braganza and Tony Azavedo. 
Kindly submit your test scores duly countersigned by the School Counselor by 
December 1 to the Coordinator, 
Alfred F. Braganza, 
2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. 
Tel. 310 478-3142.  

Also email a copy to the goansofamer...@aol.com

 

2. GMAT/GRE Award - kind generosity of Joe Demello. 
Please email the test scores to goansofamer...@aol.com

 
Thanks,
 
Selma Rodrigues
President
GOA LA
 
 
-Original Message-
 From: goansofamerica 
 Sent: Mon, Oct 20, 2014 8:05 pm
 Subject: GOA Christmas Dance - December 13, 2014



 
Hello All,
 
 
 
You are invited to the Annual GOA Christmas Dance
 
 
 
Date: December 13, 2014
 
Venue: La Mirada Golf Course
 
   15501 Alicante Rd
 
   La Mirada, CA 90638
 
 
 
Looks like it’s going to be an exciting dance, with a promise of attendees from 
all over the state of California, neighboring states as well as abroad. Please 
see the attached flyers for dance and seating details. 
 
 
 
Click on http://goansofamerica.org/ to book your dance and raffle tickets 
online, through PayPal. Please note the new website. Pictures are also 
available on the website for your viewing pleasure.
 
 
 
All rates go up by $5 on December 1, 2014, so book early!
 
 
 
Parking is available at no charge in the parking lot. For venue info, go to 
http://www.lamiradagc.com/
 
 
 
Seating: Unless you have booked a table of 10 you will be placed at various 
tables (as a family/group depending on how many people you add at the time of 
booking) in the section you book. Choices are Red and Green sections.
 
If you are planning on joining friends/family have them book in the same 
section so that you will be close to each other.
 
  
 
Raffle: With a lot of generous donors we have some outstanding raffle prizes to 
offer.
 
Please book raffle tickets online or at the venue. Proceeds will be donated to 
a worthy cause.
 
Only gift certificates to hotel stays, restaurants and services will be mailed 
to winners not present.
 
For bulky items and food items, the winners will need to be present.
 
Online raffle tickets with your name (depending on how many you purchase) will 
be placed in a raffle drum for the drawing.
 
  
 
Lodging: Rooms are available at the Embassy Suites, 900 E Birch St, Brea, CA 
92821. Please call 714-990-6000 for pricing and availability.
 
 
 
GOA SAT Award: Thanks to the generosity of Tony J. Azavedo, C.P.A. and Alfred 
F.Braganza, the G.O.A is proud to offer the SAT Award once again. It is 
definitely a great incentive to our children to compete.
 
 
 
All 11th & 12th grade scholars are invited to apply for the 17th annual G.O.A. 
S.A.T. Award. It consists of $600.00 cash prize and a plaque. As in the years 
past, scores will remain absolutely CONFIDENTIAL. One of the parents must be 
Goan. The scholar must be present to receive the Award. An e-mail address is 
essential.
 
 
 
Kindly submit your test scores duly countersigned by the School Counselor by 
December 1 to the Coordinator, 
 
Alfred F. Braganza, 
 
2201 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. 
 
Tel. 310 478-3142. 
 
Also email a copy to the goansofamer...@aol.com.
 
 
 
See you all at the Christmas dance!! 
 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
 
Selma Rodrigues
 
President 
 
GOA LA

 
 
Disclaimer:  By attending the event you agree to not hold the GOA LA liable for 
any cancellations, personal injuries, losses, damages or any other personal or 
unfavorable consequences you may suffer by attending this event.


 

 
 
 

 

 
 

[Goanet] Goa news for November 10, 2014

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Laxmikant Parsekar sworn in as new Goa CM, Francis D'Souza
falls in line - Indian Express
ime MLA from Mandrem in North Goa, along with nine cabinet
members, was administered the ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGblAIUFp3ikKmLiusSYpTatmVSWA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778649278177&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/francis-dsouza-falls-in-line-parsekar-is-new-bjp-goa-cm/

*** ISL 2014 Live Score Update of FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC
Football Match: Full ... - India.com
ime: It ends as it began! Mumbai City FC have held FC Goa to a
goalless draw. Gregory Arnolin's header, which bounced off the
crossbar, was perhaps the clearest opportunity for Zico's side.
The home side also had chances late on with Ranti ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHtpFzQVxztVT8WImbb-nFzE5V2sg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778651487078&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://www.india.com/sports/isl-2014-live-score-update-of-fc-goa-vs-mumbai-city-fc-football-match-190125/

*** BITS-Goa student Krunal Kishorbhai Patel lands Rs 1.4-crore
offer from Google - Economic Times
ear old BITS Pilani, Goa campus student, Krunal Kishorbhai
Patel, has landed a Rs 1.4-crore starting annual salary offer
from Google for a position at the internet giant's headquarters
at Mountain View, California. The campus ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHVblHSq8q_V_tEcOiuBxmnHZKe2w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778651067841&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/bits-goa-student-krunal-kishorbhai-patel-lands-rs-1-4-crore-offer-from-google/articleshow/45078475.cms

*** Team Modi now has three Goan connections - India Today
thers/from-goa-to-help-modi-make-in-india/">From Goa, to help
Modi make in India
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFKJcnRdajdN0ac0u7F4_U18ExWIw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778652410925&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/narendra-modi-manohar-parrikar-goa-shripad-naik/1/399915.html

*** LIVE: Laxmikant Parsekar likely to succeed Manohar Parrikar
as Goa CM ... - Zee News
e NewsPanaji: Manohar Parrikar resigned as the chief minister of
Goa on Saturday ahead of his induction in the Union Cabinet
tomorrow. Parrikar will be succeeded in Goa by Health Minister
Laxmikant Parsekar, who will take oath at 4:00 pm. Here are the
live ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFxSeFf0AJTx60_fXCTn-YhkgtV-w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/live-laxmikant-parsekar-likely-to-succeed-manohar-parrikar-as-goa-cm-swearing-in-at-4-pm_1495711.html

*** Outgoing Goa CM Manohar Parrikar hints at bolstering India's
defence forces - Indian Express
dian ExpressGiving the first hint that he would get the Defence
portfolio in Sunday's Union Cabinet reshuffle ” as
speculated ” outgoing Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar
said Saturday that bolstering India's defence forces to put
"fear" in the minds of those ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFtFgiFiQmWdWCIQQFameyKmRGZwQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-gives-a-cabinet-clue-beefing-up-defence-priority/

*** Goa deputy CM revolts, but told nothing can be changed -
Times of India
mes of IndiaMAPUSA/PANAJI: A strong rebellion has hit the ruling
BJP over the selection of the new chief minister of Goa, with
deputy CM Francis D'Souza, who has the backing of several MLAs,
saying he would not join the cabinet if not made CM. D'Souza
returned ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFIB2BcWJ1R1z04ViNkNg7G0Y8bhQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-deputy-CM-revolts-but-told-nothing-can-be-changed/articleshow/45071552.cms

*** Laxmikant Parsekar sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa
- Livemint
our-long legislative party meeting of all 21 Goa legislators of
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the party took a unanimous
decision to appoint Parsekar, the former health minister, as the
new chief minister of the state ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNErDQRCdpdOtuPtHbfg3TFmzoYPyA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=CwdgVIDkMuWCwAGHtIDACA&url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/d5s7zZZ2dQW502Ae7BPkeK/Goa-chief-minister-Manohar-Parrikar-resigns.html

*** Unfinished agenda: Bureaucracy wonders how Goa will run
without Manohar ... - Economic Times
onomic TimesBefore the ban, Goa was used to earning revenues of
Rs 1,400 crore a month from mining. The regular monthly
expenditure of salaries, pension, social schemes, power purchase
and loan 

[Goanet] Guitars, mandolins... and Fados

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا]

Images from the 2o Concurso de Fado 2014, the second fado competition, held
in Goa on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Institute Menezes Braganza:

Category I: Below 18 years

1ST PRIZE: Sherwyn Filipe Correia: Acordem as Guitarras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHC4YX3_JQ

2ND PRIZE: Daniella Fernandes: Barco Negro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpkyd7pLXA8

3RD PRIZE: Amanda Fernandes: Recusa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7w9cYtjBaI

CONSOLATION: Osler Ben Dias: Fadinho Serrano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbjoZgJATLw

CONSOLATION: Sigrid Celestial Veluska Fernandes: Rosa Branca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuO5dkK0p6c

Category II: 18 years and above

1ST PRIZE: Nadia Maria de Jesus Rebelo: Gaivota
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhYm6W-yjho

2ND PRIZE: Merle Ana Leonildes D'Aquino Henriques: Foi Deus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDrrFfUSoZc

3RD PRIZE: Joaquim Lourenco Fernandes: Nem so Saudade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_co571jEK0

CONSOLATION: Mario do Carmo Coelho: Fado da Despedida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZHlcukp-OE

GUEST PERFORMANCE from MARGAO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHgwQ_SslhA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5adWib08EU

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRETUV53LaU

INTRODUCTION OF THE GUESTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-0QO3jv4t8

THE NEW PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yPfrf4si1E

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