[Goanet] Maharastra to rear cattle for milk!

[Bernado Colaco]

In wake of the many decree laws coming from the Maharastra government, the 
incumbents have provided a positive alternative to avoid cow slaughter and 
molestation (milking). A leading governant in this state has proposed to rear 
human beings for milking. Also the government is set to collect money from 
tourists worldwide by naming the farms has world heritage sites. Atleast his 
will take off the heat from our farms (without milk) at Vagator, Polem etc.
BC

[Goanet] GOA RAJ BHAVAN A VERY PRICEY WHITE ELEPHANT

[Aires Rodrigues]

As expected the rubber stamp Governor of Goa Mridula Sinha has converted
the Raj Bhavan into a BJP Dharamshala for the RSS, VHP, and the Bajrang Dal
to congregate. With the lackluster and unimpressive Governor Mridula Sinha
continuing to keep our Raj Bhavan out of the purview of the Right to
Information Act the veil of secrecy persists.



The sprawling Goa Raj Bhavan over an area of 88 acres and having over 134
staff to take care of the Governor along with her recently adopted cow and
calf is an unnecessary huge burden on the State exchequer. To save these
crores of rupees from being wasted, the Goa Governor could be relocated to
a modest premises and the current magnificent Raj Bhavan could be
transformed possibly into a State Museum alongside an amusement park for
children.



On 19 November the puppet Governor Mridula Sinha amidst much fanfare
launched the ‘Swach Goa Abhiyan’. It seems to be more money down the drain
with Goa getting filthier by the day. May be Mridula Sinha should first
embark on a ‘Swach Raj Bhavan’ by bringing it with the ambit of RTI so that
there is accountability and transparency in all that transpires within that
heavily guarded fortress.


Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

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Ribandar Retreat,

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com

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Re: [Goanet] Press Release and Photos - Women's Day Celebration by Goa Football Association

[Juliana Gurjao e Colaco]

Ms Macline member was also present  pl include
 On 9 Mar 2015 17:58, "GFA"  wrote:

>
>
> On the occasion of International Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th of
> March every year, Goa Football Association organised a day-long Women’s
> Football Festival celebrating "Women in Football" at Duler Stadium in
> Mapusa on Sunday, March 8.
>
> The programme was organised to recognise, celebrate and promote the
> development of women’s football.
>
> The programme was held in alignment with the All India Football
> Federation’s commitment to the development of the beautiful game among
> women, and supports the Asian Football Confederation’s celebration of the
> International Women’s Day across Asia on the 8th March 2015.
>
> Various competitions in football like 6-a-side football matches,
> tie-breakers, shooting the target, juggling were held and saw enthusiastic
> participation from all the women present. The winners in each category
> received prizes and football souvenirs.
>
>  The Goa Football Association honored Smt Vijayadevi Rane, the first ever
> President of the Women's Football Association of Goa, Mrs Clara Gonsalves e
> Fernandes, the first ever Secretary of the Women's Football Association of
> Goa and Mrs. Pearl Viegas for her contribution to promoting the game among
> women. Mementos and plaques were presented to the dignitaries in
> appreciation of their contribution to women's football.
>
> Mr Elvis Gomes, President GFA, recounted the glory days of women's
> football in Goa and reiterated GFA's commitment to developing the game
> among women. The programme was attended by Mona Walgren, a key member of
> the Swedish selection that played a series of matches across India against
> the Indian team in the late 1970s. Mrs Juliana Gurjao e Colaco,
> Chairperson, GFA Women's Football Sub-Committee along with other members
> Mr. Victor Gonsalves, Mr. Osvaldo D'Costa and Ms. Vera Pires were present
> on the occasion.
>
> Goa Football Association
>
>
>

[Goanet] Hema Sardesai​ singing

[JoeGoaUk]

 Hema Sardesai​ singing
As Chief guest at TAG's song and Music awards on  9.3.15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhk91BWQ6zo
 
some pics here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/16766553821/in/photostream/
For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

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

[Goanet] Goa news for March 10, 2015

[Goanet News Service]

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

*** Jane Whittington drowned after being swept away by freak
wave in Goa - Daily Mail
onth break in the resort of Goa with her partner Steve Cooper
when the tragedy hit. And sadly, the ...
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*** Goa to Tap Hike in Visa on Arrival as it eyes Double-Digit
Growth in Tourism - NDTV
ourism, amphibious vehicles and also promoting the state as
a ...
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*** When in Goa, indulge in fun-dining: Taco in a truck, dessert
in a bathtub - The Indian Express
ole for over a decade for the A-listers from Goa, as well as
power-dressers from the Metros who drop by on a holiday and
unwind, which is why the twists in the menu as well as the
presentation make sense, says Sinh, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHdH2WLsnqJtjrGmYwU5mSX1SQuTg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778762615303&ei=KC3-VJDIAs_E3QGYj4LYDA&url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/destination-of-the-week/when-in-goa-indulge-in-fun-dining-taco-in-a-truck-dessert-in-a-bathtub/

*** British couple on Goa holiday had £2000 stolen from hotel
safe - Daily Mail
ily MailA British couple on holiday in Goa were left with just
10p after their £2,000 spending money was stolen from their
hotel's safe. Dominique Pattrick, 29 and her husband Brett, 31,
had been advised by staff at their three star hotel to store
their ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHCQsPggdTGdTJj6RAqebtCgEEztQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=KC3-VJDIAs_E3QGYj4LYDA&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2986093/British-couple-holiday-Goa-left-just-10p-2-000-spending-money-stolen-hotel-safe.html

*** Goa: Indian colour but with a very Portuguese flavour - The
Wharf
JDIAs_E3QGYj4LYDA
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*** Goa governor stays away from MP Bhavan - Times of India
mes of IndiaBHOPAL: The isolation of Madhya Pradesh governor Ram
Naresh Yadav, implicated in the MPPEB scam and refusing to quit
despite an FIR against him, was complete on Sunday when Goa
governor Mridula Sinha broke protocol and refrained from
taking ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFR2onTUXJtBVdPP0ZOKuYTp6k-HA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778760008382&ei=KC3-VJDIAs_E3QGYj4LYDA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-governor-stays-away-from-MP-Bhavan/articleshow/46497065.cms

*** Goa Velha triumph - Oherald
eraldGoa Velha keeper Agnelo gifted Loutolim an easy chance to
score as mistakenly he gave the ball to Jelson, who scored.
After the break, Goa Velha were a transformed unit and were on
rampage. Sairaj equalized with a clinical finish after beating
the ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHQAQfJgfAfJ8aPw-n_37Xmw1JxPQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=KC3-VJDIAs_E3QGYj4LYDA&url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Sports/Goa-Velha-triumph/85811.html

*** Goa seeks central funds to improve power infra - Times of
India
1. The state's electricity load survey indicates an 8% growth in
domestic and commercial consumers ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFyYDrZRsOlDGpgvmNYB7LzCkuFiw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778765113489&ei=KC3-VJDIAs_E3QGYj4LYDA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-seeks-central-funds-to-improve-power-infra/articleshow/46509512.cms

*** Goa Shipyard bags Rs 30k-cr deal to manufacture minesweepers
- Financial Express
nancial ExpressThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) last week
passed an order awarding Goa Shipyard a contract for 12 mine
countermeasures vessels (MCMV) or minesweepers, worth about Rs
30,000 crore, but through a foreign collaboration. The decision
came after ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFLaZQ2TbC_yDU-RWYkMuU0VM7qHg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=KC3-VJDIAs_E3QGYj4LYDA&url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/goa-shipyard-bags-rs-30k-cr-deal-to-manufacture-minesweepers/51817/

*** Govt may take up supply of beef in Goa - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: If beef traders in Goa do not resume supply
of beef to the public within thre

[Goanet] INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - Support gender equality, church tells menfolk

[Robin Viegas]

From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com
To: 

http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=INTERNATIONAL-W-MENS-DAY-Support-gender-equality-church-04032015009039
Mar 04 2015 : The Times of India (Mumbai)INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - Support 
gender equality, church tells menfolkBella JaisinghaniMumbai:Last Sunday , a 
musical play at St John's Church in Thane divided the audience before bringing 
them back to common ground.The main characters, a couple named Hiru and Sheena, 
were engaged in a spirited debate over the need for women's liberation. He 
recalled the “good old days where women cooked and cleaned and knew their 
place“, wondering why they needed to vote when they had fathers and husbands to 
provide for them. She, in turn, was exasperated at the servitude women have 
suffered.
The show marked the launch of a month-long Women's Day initiative. Several 
groups, led by the Catholic Church, have come together to celebrate a series 
named `She & He' which says men's participation is essential to achieve gender 
equality .
The musical was devised by Marcia D'Cunha, executive secretary of the 
Archdiocesan Women's Commission. It will be staged at St Stanislaus School in 
Bandra on March 8 and St Joseph's, Mira Road on March 15. “Men feel threatened 
as women become empowered because they are prisoners of gender stereotype. Our 
motivation is to ensure they don't hamper the process, and make them realise 
that they benefit from an equal relationship,“ says organiser Astrid Lobo 
Gajiwala. On March 20, Dr Sudeep Gupta, Astrid and their team at Tata Memorial 
Hospital will draft a meet-up of female cancer patients and their husbands. “We 
will address a session on the insecurity and loss of self-image that women 
patients undergo.Some are thrown out of their homes, others are forced to use 
separate utensils because families believe cancer is contagious,“ says Devieka 
Bhojwani, who helms the Women's Cancer Initiative at Tata Memorial.
St Xavier's College students are producing documentaries and photo essays that 
show the complementary roles of men and women. Sophia College will also 
participate in the initiative.




  

[Goanet] Letters to the editor Hindustan Times(Mumbai) 8th March - Beef ban is a recipe for disaster

[Robin Viegas]

From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com
To: 

8 Mar 2015Hindustan Times (Mumbai)TOPIC OF THE WEEK Beef ban is a recipe for 
disasterThe state government’s ban on beef is being seen as a political move, 
given that leather industries such as shoe-making continue to be encouraged and 
even offered sops. What do you make of the move?This ban on beef is clearly a 
political decision. Making such decisions, which divide our society further 
along religious lines, will create unnecessary controversy. The government 
should be careful while drafting such laws. The ban has created an unnecessary 
hue and cry, when the nation is suffering from bigger issues such as crime and 
safety for women.ILLUSTRATION: SHRIKRISHNA PATKARIf eating beef is a crime, 
then shouldn’t wearing goods made of leather also be a crime? On the other 
hand, if the ban is being implemented for humanitarian reasons, then shouldn’t 
it apply to other animals such as chickens and pigs? It is wrong for the 
government to cross the line into the personal lives and choices of the 
people.The people are the best judges of their own dietary decisions. We live 
in a democratic set-up and the government should not make these decisions for 
the people.— SN Kabra
EVERYONE IS SET TO SUFFER AS A RESULT OF THIS UNFAIR LAWThe Maharashtra Animal 
Preservation (Amendment) Bill received the President’s assent this week, nearly 
two decades after it was first submitted.While the fact remains that the 
protection of all animals is something our nation must work towards, the 
practical applicability of this bill, as well as its real-life repercussions on 
our society, have not been thought through.The beef ban will end up impacting 
the general public, irrespective of their religion. The cattle farmers who 
would earlier sell unproductive old stock at the abattoirs to buy young calves 
will no longer be able to do so, which will burden them financially. The ban 
may also lead to an increase in the numbers of abandoned cattle. The government 
will need to create enough shelters for old and abandoned cattle, without which 
we will have a messy situation of illegal slaughter and black marketing. The 
beef ban is unfair on the abattoir owners and beef vendors too, as their 
livelihood will be seriously impacted.For the common man, it will increase the 
prices of vegetables and other non-vegetarian options like mutton and chicken, 
impacting everyone. Leather goods may also see inflated prices in near future.A 
law that restricts the food habits of a particular community and strata should 
never have been passed.— Sumeet Nadkarni
STATE WON’T HELP FEED; WHY DOES IT INTERFERE IN DIET?When our government 
doesn’t feed people for free, and is not much bothered about their health and 
welfare either, it has no right to tell people what they should or should not 
eat.Half of the world’s undernourished and malnourished population lives in our 
country. Maharashtra has its fair share of such unfortunate people. The state 
has even earned the sad notoriety of being the home of farmers who are 
committing suicide because of financial problems. How is it then sensible of 
the government to snatch away a source of cheap, protein-rich food from the 
people?Let the poor and marginalised eat what they can get and afford without 
the government creating further problems for them. This ban will even create a 
joblessness problem for many people, making earning their daily bread more 
problematic for them at both ends.— KP Rajan
WHY SHOULD WE ALL FOLLOW ONE RELIGION’S RULES?The ban on beef, when seen in 
conjunction with the thriving leather goods industry, does seem rather 
ridiculous. There are religions in our country, the followers of which have 
beef as a staple food. Who are we to tell them to follow another religion’s 
rules?Besides this, beef is one of the cheapest food items available to the 
people. This ban is clearly politically motivated, and will create further 
religious problems in our already divided society.Besides this, some people 
just prefer to eat meat. Isn’t it an infringement on their personal rights to 
tell them what to eat? All the pros and cons should have been weighed before 
the government passed such a ban.— CK Subramaniam
THE FARMER WILL SUFFER MOST AS A RESULT OF BEEF BANI think the ban on beef is a 
decision that was made without considering its wider repercussions or its 
effect on individuals engaged in related occupations.The farmer, who is already 
beset by multiple problems, will be the first to be effected severely by this 
ban. When a bullock becomes unproductive, farmers sell them to abattoirs. It 
fetches nearly half the amount needed to purchase a new one.Beef is preferred 
not just for its taste but also because it’s much cheaper than mutton. 
Vegetarians and egg-eaters will be affected also, as prices of these items will 
increase due to increased demand.Most importantly, the basic objective of 
stopping cattle slaughter to protect the animals will

[Goanet] Goa: Cavelossim villagers silent candlelight protest against RSS and VHP's hurtful comments

[Robin Viegas]

From: rdsg2...@gmail.com
To: 

http://www.targetgoa.com/goodstuffdt.php?gfid=6730&&id=6
Cavelossim villagers silent candlelight protest against RSS and VHP's hurtful 
comments 

 







08, Mar 2015 
 
ROSEVELT ANTHONY RODRIGUES  | 
 
 Really proud of my Cavelossim villagers for coming out in a silent candlelight 
protest against the unwanted comments on Mother Teresa by Mr. Mohan Bhagwat, 
ghar wapasi and other religious instigation by the fanatical leaders of RSS and 
VHP. 
The protest March was also supported by a few Assolna villagers and a few of 
our Hindu brothers and sisters too.
May the Inter-religious peace and harmony we have shared for generations become 
even more strong.
Thanks to the Cavelossim Villagers Forum for organizing the march. If we are 
united regardless of our religious backgrounds -- then none can break us apart. 
We Goans have been living in peace for ages and we'll continue to do so.







 


All pics by Rosevelt Anthony Rodrigues

Re: [Goanet] Cavelossim villagers silent candlelight protest against RSS and VHP's hurtful comments

[Stephen Dias]

Dear Roger,

Happy that not only Cavelosim villagers but almost all Goa people are doing
that kind of  candle light vigil.
In fact these guys have woken us up to remain active and united  of such
incidents taking place . Started from beef BAN then FDA says that chicken
is sold in bad conditions so that may be slowly  will get rid of almost all
 the meat products sold in Goa. These idiots wants to finish unity of Goans
which we had in centuries among Goan Hindus and Muslims.. In fact we
already have support from majority of Goans Hindus who are against such
elements like RSS , VHP etec I do not think that Modi will survive long in
such conditions what is going on .Even Obama gave Modi a good dose. I was
thinking that BJP will do well and we will be keeping them in power. Now we
find that they go in wrong direction. Now is that they have proved us much
in advance and that is very good sign for us to plan our future elections
2017.
I am unlucky that I have no godfathers NOR RELATIVES to take me for Zilla
Panchayat elections as candidate. I see politicians taking either their
niece, daughter, nephew, siste , brother and all kind of relatives for BJP
Zila Panchayat. That is the trend which Congress also did the same and now
the BJP is copying.
 A  LAW MUST COME THAT NO RELATIVE OF POLITICIAN IN POWER CAN GET SEAT OR
PLACE FOR NEXT ELECTION FOR AT LEAST A MINIMUM FIVE  YEARS.

Stephen Dias
d.pAULA

On 9 March 2015 at 06:26, roger dsouza  wrote:

> Cavelossim villagers silent candlelight protest against RSS and VHP's
> hurtful comments
>
> 08, Mar 2015
>
> *ROSEVELT ANTHONY RODRIGUES  | *
>
>  Really proud of my Cavelossim villagers for coming out in a silent
> candlelight protest against the unwanted comments on Mother Teresa by Mr.
> Mohan Bhagwat, ghar wapasi and other religious instigation by the fanatical
> leaders of RSS and VHP.
> The protest March was also supported by a few Assolna villagers and a few
> of our Hindu brothers and sisters too.
> May the Inter-religious peace and harmony we have shared for generations
> become even more strong.
> Thanks to the Cavelossim Villagers Forum for organizing the march. If we
> are united regardless of our religious backgrounds -- then none can break
> us apart. We Goans have been living in peace for ages and we'll continue to
> do so.
>
>
>
> *All pics by Rosevelt Anthony Rodrigues*
>

[Goanet] Published in " The Goan" dt 7th March 2015 = Goenkar Page = Warriors of the Pen ( Photographs could not be uploaded)

[Stephen Dias]

Warriors of the pen

BHARATI PAWASKAR / THE GOAN March 07, 2015
[image: Warriors of the pen]5
MORE

-A+A

*The Goan wants to celebrate those heroes who dare to stand up and voice
their opinion in an increasingly intolerant Goa where goebbelsian style of
majoritarian views is clouding other people’s opinion, but sadly The Goan
was shocked, alarmed and even pained that a son of the soil is called an
outsider while the insiders leave so much to be desired to clean up the
system or correct it. Is it a fact that honest voices of concern from Goans
living outside are being smothered, as could be gathered from the response
received from some letter writers who believe they are just ordinary Goans
going about their daily business and who just love and live Goa even though
they are not in Goa.*

*Others complained that they have been told more than once that Goans
settled or living abroad should not meddle in Goa and its people’s affairs
or life. They, for this reason, declined sharing their opinions fearing
that they might be objected and called ‘outsiders’.*

*One letter writer, on the condition of anonymity said, “I have been told
that I am not Goan enough to qualify to be a true blue Goenkar. In other
words to understand and speak about or for Goa, one must be a Goan born in
Goa and not somewhere in this wide world.  Goans in Goa feel that outsiders
should not meddle with Goa or its business. Being called a non-Goan can be
a great handicap to talk and feel like a Goenkar.”*

*Another Goan voice stated, “To be honest, I have been bitten by amchem
Goans many times. I am now, not twice but thrice as shy to pit myself in
the firing line for Goa.”*







*Dr Francisco Colaco:* *A consulting physician, cardiologist and pioneer of
echocardiography in Goa, Dr Francisco Colaco (MD in Medicine), has two
specialization stints in the USA and has been practicing in Goa for over
thirty years. He is a social activist, column writer, Mando exponent,
musician, singer, composer, song writer and a man with deep faith in God*



“I have been writing letters to local dailies and weeklies for a decade or
more. If I did not do it earlier it is because my medical studies kept me
far too busy. I am fairly satisfied with the response. By far the readers
have been appreciative. But since I do not mince words I do get bouquets as
well as brickbats. My letters cover arts, music, corruption, nepotism and
infringement of human rights. But my greatest preoccupation has always been
communal harmony. I had predicted long ago that, if we do not pull our
socks, Goans would be totally polarized on communal lines and the
minorities would have to fend for their lives.



We even formed a socio-political group of Hindus, Catholics and Muslims
–‘Lokshakti’ to fight mainly against the communal virus. We had spotted the
number one enemy of Goa, who would hand over our beautiful land on a silver
platter to the rabid RSS. But there were few takers, a lot of critics and
‘xannes’, who dismissed us like a ‘dirty rag’ with the convenient excuse
that they were ‘apolitical’ and what not!



It was at this time that we went ahead with great courage despite threats
to life and limb and I wrote the greatest number of letters and columns
against communalism and because I was so open I was being harassed and
followed like a shadow by RSS activists who wrote back with stern warnings
and hits below the belt.



To sum up, you will surmise that my letters have not made difference as far
as my objectives were concerned. Therefore, I feel most of the times
dismayed and frustrated.



But, despite all, despite warnings and threats, I propose to continue to
write and express myself without hesitating to call a spade a spade until
my last breath.

I remember the quote of Julien Smith, “You will never be entirely
comfortable. This is the truth behind the champion – he is always fighting
something. To do otherwise is to settle.”

*.….*

*Adv Aires Rodrigues:* *After a degree in Political Science, Sociology and
Public Administration, Aires Rodrigues pursued law studies to enter the
legal profession, which was always his dream and endeavour right from his
school days. He was privileged to be associated with various social and
public movements beginning with the 1979 student agitation to demand 50 %
bus-ticket concession for students. Over the years he has taken up various
issues of public interest to the Bombay High Court at Goa as well as to the
Supreme Court.*

“I started writing while in school over four decades ago. It has always
been my passion. While I am aware that some people may not like what I
write, I firmly believe in speaking out one’s mind. Writing againstinjustice
is no easy task.  But nobody has been able to intimidate me. I have never
been cowed down by any threats of consequences that I have had to face for
writing fearlessly.

I am satisfie

[Goanet] Press Note - Result of TAG’s 5th Konkani Kantaram Singing Competition

[Tiatr Academy Goa]

*PRESS NOTE*

IN FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION



*Result of TAG’s 5th Konkani Kantaram Singing Competition*

In order to preserve the traditional concept of Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets
and Choral Songs, Tiatr Academy of Goa organises Konkani Kantaram Singing
Competition every year. This year the competition was held on 3rd March
2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim in two categories
i.e. (a) Below 18 Years and (b) 18 years & Above in the following
categories:

(a)   Best Duet

(b)   Best Duo

(c)Best Trio

(d)   Best Quartet

(e)   Best Choral Song

(f) Best Lyrics



*The following are the winners:*



*Below 18 years Category:*



*Best Duet*:   1st Prize   - Joshua Anthony Dias & Shayna Wilma
Brito

(Song - Fashion)

2nd Prize   - Kevin Tyron Albuquerque & Kerryann Valerie
Albuquerque

(Song - Komblo)

*Best Duo:*Merit Certificate – Joan Andrea D’Souza & Marissa Steffi
Dias

(Song – To Tuzo Kaido)



*Best Quartet:* Merit Certificate – Gian Vaz, Simran Rodrigues,
Kreesha Rodrigues &

Juwel Pereira

(Song – Pontteo Gharacheo)



*Best Choral Song:* 1st Prize- Leander Mascarenhas, Yulene De Souza,
Divina Fernandes, Joann Sequeira, Josiah Rebello & Magris D’Souza

(Song – Goa)

   2nd Prize- Raisa Mariette Pinto, Krislyn
Shalome D’Souza

(Song – Ami Konnachim)



*Best Lyrics: *1st Prize   - Doel Dias

(Song - Goa)

2nd Prize   - Joseph Fernandes

(Song – Hanv Vhodd Zatole)









*18 years & Above Category:*



*Best Duet:   *1st Prize   - Valency D’Souza & Edel Rebello

(Song – Ghovachem Ghor)

2nd Prize   - Evaristo Rodrigues & Ofelia D’Souza

(Song – Azilan Vochon)



*Best Duo:*1st Prize   - Ofelia D’Souza & Reza Fernandes

(Song – Ghoracho Vantto Zai)

2nd Prize   - Agnelo Fernandes & Antonio Xavier Correia

(Song - Tarvotti)



*Best Trio:*1st Prize   - Swetha Colaco, Rayna Azavedo &
Rancy Colaco

(Song - Ekvott)

2nd Prize- Luis Xavier Mascarenhas, Priscilla
Mascarenhas & Menino Sequeira

(Song – Xikop)





*Best Choral Song: *  1st Prize  - Chrisanne Valanka Mendes & Chriselle
Margaret Mendes

(Song – Zhaddam Ani Follam)

 2nd Prize  - Swetha Colaco & Rayna Azavedo

(Song – Adhar Diyat)



*Best Lyrics*: 1st Prize   - Domnic Lobo

(Song – Ghovachem Ghor)

2nd Prize   - Swetha Colaco

(Song – Adhar Diyat)



The competition was judged by eminent Tiatr personalities Shri. Jose Xavier
Gomes (Xavier Gomes) and Smt. Ana Maria Apolonia Rebello D’Cruz (Aplon).
Cash prizes and certificates were awarded to the winners at the hands of
Shri Jacob Fernandes, President of Tiatr Academy of Goa, Shri. Joe Rose,
Vice President of TAG and Smt. Aplon in presence of Shri. Jose Alexandre
Rodrigues, Member Secretary of TAG. The function was compered by Shri. Jess
Luz, Programme Incharge, TAG.







*(Jose Alexandre Rodrigues)*

Member Secretary

Re: [Goanet] CAG TO CRACK WHIP ON GOA GOVERNMNET FOR SHIELDING AG ON STEEP FEES

[Venantius J Pinto]

Is "to crack whip" some sick euphemism? Or will the steep fees be
retrieved? Or will be Goans simply have to live the idea and notions
attached to "whopping."?
Some whoop ass or whooping cough this! Perish these thoughts.

Venantius J Pinto



On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 4:53 AM, Aires Rodrigues 
wrote:

> In a gross abuse of power and rank defiance, the Goa Government has for the
> last four months refused to respond to the repeated queries raised by the
> Goa office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the
> very exorbitant fees being paid to Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni. Goa
> despite being the smallest state is not only hosting India's highest paid
> Advocate General but he is also the country's highest paid public servant.
>
>
>
> The President of India is paid Rs 1,50,000 a month, the Chief Justice of
> India Rs 1,00,000 and a High Court Judge Rs 80,000 but the notorious and
> very controversial Advocate General of Goa Atmaram Nadkarni is officially
> pocketing up to a whopping eight lakhs a month besides Rs 75,000 on every
> visit to Delhi which is s nothing short of a day light loot and plunder of
> the State's exchequer. On the unofficial moolah Atmaram Nadkarni is
> extracting from various fountains, it is visible even to the naked eye.
>
>
>
> Then Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on 23rd May 2012 had directed that the
> fees of Atmaram Nadkarni be hiked from five lakhs to eight lakhs a month
> due to the very high inflation being faced by the Advocate General.
>
>
>
> The flamboyant Atmaram Nadkarni is known to be extremely close to Manohar
> Parrikar with both being privy to each other's deals. They have even
> travelled together all the way to the infamous red light "Walking Street"
> of Pattaya in Bangkok.
>
>
>
> Manohar Parrikar later publicly clarified that his visit was not to have
> sex but that he merely enjoyed two Thai massages.
>
>
>
> "Do I have to go so far for sex" is what the 59 year old widower Manohar
> Parrikar had the audacity of asking the journalists. On all this less said
> the better but all we know for now is that Atmaram Nadkarni is desperately
> sneaking his way to try and be a Supreme Court Judge. It will be the
> darkest ever day for India's Judiciary.
>
> 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
>



-- 
+
Venantius J Pinto

[Goanet] Why are men more narcisstic than women?

[Con Menezes]

  
http://time.com/3734329/narcissism-men-women/?xid=newsletter-brief

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[Goanet] Fwd: Once-in-a-lifetime, historic celebration, Sunday, March 15, 2015, 9:15am onwards

[goansofamerica]

Forwarding


 
 
-Original Message-
From: George Pinto 
To: Goansofamerica 
Sent: Sat, Mar 7, 2015 3:35 pm
Subject: Once-in-a-lifetime, historic celebration, Sunday, March 15, 2015, 
9:15am onwards


 
  
   Hi Selma, please send to the LA GOA. Thanks. George   
  
  
   

 
  
   

 
  
   
  
  
      
  
  
   

 
  
   

 
 From the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute . 
  
 
 
  Dear friends, You are cordially invited to this special, 
once-in-a-lifetime, historic Thanksgiving Mass for the Canonization of Goa's 
first saint, Saint Joseph Vaz.  
 
  
 
 
  Date/time: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 9:15am onwards (please be 
seated by 9:15am) 
 
  Presiding Bishop: Most Reverend Bishop Michael Barber, S.J. 
of Oakland + approximately 20 priests. 
 
  Venue: Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., 
Oakland, California 94612 
 
  Parking: Free on Sundays at the Cathedral 
 
  
 
 
  The optional lunch reception following the mass is being 
catered by 3-D Catering (Malcolm D'Sa). Please RSVP by March 11, 2015 for the 
lunch reception so we have a headcount for catering via this link 
http://stjosephvaz.eventbrite.com  Suggested donation is $20.00 per person 
towards the cost of lunch and hall rental. Please donate generously to offset 
all the costs of this celebration of Goa's first saint. Donations are fully tax 
deductible. 
 
  
 
 
  Questions? Please email josephnaik@gmail.com  
   
 
  
 
 
  Please pass this message on to your family, friends, 
contacts, social media. Thank you. 
 
 
  
 
 
  Joseph Naik Vaz Institute 

   
  
  
 

  
 

   
  
 
 
 


   
  

[Goanet] Nirbhaya film, welcomed everywhere, except India

[Gabe Menezes]

Oops, some of the comments hurt!

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Nirbhaya-film-welcomed-everywhere-except-India/articleshow/46501605.cms

*There's a joke doing the rounds in the internet since last week.
Supposedly, the Indian government has imposed six different bans in the
country, the Nirbhaya Documentary by Leslee Udwin -- India's Daughter --
being the most baffling one. Since we are law-abiding citizens, (or like to
think of ourselves as such), we decided not to watch the documentary, which
was widely available on the internet, all through last week. Not. But as
human beings, we are curious too. So, we found a way around our legal
system, as criminals and defence lawyers have taught us to do since times
immemorial. We asked Indians, residing outside India, who could have
watched the documentary without defying the ban, to review the documentary
and share their opinions it. Here's what we got.*

*Tarun Kurakula, Software Developer, Chicago*

The documentary doesn't just depict the extreme emotions of the Indian
people about the case but also points out the loopholes we have in the
system. Living oustide India and watching the video, India still appears to
be a backward country. I don't think there's any other country with as much
population, power, riches, talent, resources and still so backward in its
mindset. In the context of the incident, for a country to claim being
'developed', the change has to start from the lowest strata of the society.
People need to abide by law and fear loss of freedom. Criminals are
everywhere. Only when the law becomes stricter and punishes the
perpetrators with inexcusable sentences, common people will realise that
you cannot get away after committing a crime. This just doesn't include
rape and murders but many other 'petty' crimes which give the criminals a
hope that they can commit them and get away with it. This is the only way
Jyoti can probably be served with the 'said' justice.

*READ ALSO: Revoke ban on Nirbhaya documentary: Editors Guild of India
*

*Pradeep Kumar Kodam, Software Engineer, Buffalo, New York*

I am lucky enough to watch a controversial Documentary film from a foreign
media which was banned by the Indian government. Watching the documentary,
I felt the pain of the rape victim's family, agony of the rapists'
families, the chauvinism of so-called educated Indian lawyers, psychopathic
nature of the rapist who has no remorse and the hapless Indian society
which failed a naked woman on the road who was seeking help for 30 minutes.
Should the documentary be banned by Indian Government? No Absolutely not. I
think that this documentary should be shown in Indian national television
to reach wider audience. Everyone should know the consequences of
committing a heinous crime like this. I always thought lack of education,
over-populationa and unemployment leads to these kinds of brutal crimes in
India. But after hearing the argument of educated defense lawyers, I feel
sad to realize that even in the most modern and educated minds, there's no
respect for women. Our government has successfully banned the documentary
but they have failed to ensure freedom and respect for its daughters. Our
government was successful in getting the rapists behind bars but they
failed to convince women that this won't happen again. Our government has
been successful in showing off India's tolerant image in front of other
countries but Indian people are losing their faith in the government.

*READ ALSO: Delhi high court upholds ban on telecast of Nirbhaya
documentary
*

*Priyanka Basu, Academician, London, UK*

"Having watched "India's Daughter", abnegating the ban on the documentary
by the Indian government, I am compelled to reflect upon a number of issues
that have also come up in mostly all the reactions towards the subject
portrayed. First of all, the ban only makes me ask one question to the
authorities: why and how do they allow access to a filmmaker into the inner
precincts of the prison, so that a rapist can lay bare his nonchalant
reminiscences of a heinous act, thus defending himself? And, when such kind
of access is allowed to the film-maker, it is baffling as to why the film
is then made inaccessible to the public in India? Secondly, the documentary
is overtly sensationalizing and the efforts at juxtaposing the remorse of
the victim's parents with the remorseless banality of the rapists and the
defence lawyers, only re-asserts the 'vulnerability' of women within
India's patriarchy. Also, it is probably a lot easier to talk about an
incident and magnify its scale further when the victim herself is no more
available to assert (if at all) her agency. What about documenting women
who are survivors of rape, includ

[Goanet] New Committee for Goan Association Calgary

[Wilson]

The Goan Association of Calgary is on its 40th Anniversary this year.A new 
Committee has just been selected to bring in this Auspicious yearfilled with 
fun,frolic and excitement. We would be happy to Invite anyone fromAbroad to 
come and join us for our NITE IN GOA Celebration which will besomewhere in 
October. Check our website: www.goacalgary.com
The New Committee is Headed by: Wilson SoaresPresident... 403-863-4869Joel 
Lobo...V.President
Gustavo Vaz..Treasurer.
Alison Allcock.Gen. SecretaryVincent Pinto..Social SecretaryRemed 
FernandesSports Sec.Angela D`SouzaComm. MemberMichelle Lobo..Comm. 
Member 

 

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Google Bike

[Rajan Parrikar]

Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Google Bike'

 Only in Silicon Valley.

 Seen today on my evening stroll in Shoreline Park in Mountain View,
California.
 Beyond the lake in the distance is the Google campus and Google bikes are
the
 conveyance of choice for Googlers.



  
  

 You may view the latest post at
 http://blog.parrikar.com/2015/03/08/google-bike/

 Warm regards,
 Rajan Parrikar
 ra...@parrikar.com

[Goanet] Morjim Beach

[JoeGoaUk]

 
 
8.3.15
 
Video - Morjim beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwd8t_bog8
 
 
Turtle nesting pit
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16735884836/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16760691702/in/photostream/
 

Chapora Fort
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16735862866/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16141790893/in/photostream/
 
  
More pics
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16736508146/in/photostream
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16574236648/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16574400250/in/photostream/
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16760651942/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/16555123277/in/photostream/
 

video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwd8t_bog8



For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

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

[Goanet] Goa news for March 9, 2015

[Goanet News Service]

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

*** Jane Whittington drowned after being swept away by freak
wave in Goa - Daily Mail
onth break in the resort of Goa with her partner Steve Cooper
when the tragedy hit. And sadly, the ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGQAkHQKpVRZ6E6chrqulY-ZdJSRQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778761160530&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2983833/British-grandmother-drowned-swept-away-freak-wave-exotic-luxury-holiday-Goa.html

*** British gran drowns on 'dream holiday' in Goa - AOL Travel
UK
ran-drowned-on-dream-holiday-1-7142043">Sheffield gran drowned
on 'dream holiday'
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFK8g-vU7Pw6WocET-ObPEG0KSYhQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778759945743&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://travel.aol.co.uk/2015/03/06/british-gran-drowns-on-dream-holiday-in-goa/

*** Goa to Tap Hike in Visa on Arrival as it eyes Double-Digit
Growth in Tourism - NDTV
ourism, amphibious vehicles and also promoting the state as
a ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE7KZjclqMoHXxok3keWHSpPWtzYw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778762585751&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/goa-to-tap-hike-in-visa-on-arrival-as-it-eyes-double-digit-growth-in-tourism-744987

*** In South India, a Low-Key and Cheap Alternative to Goa - New
York Times
ueled ragers that India's far-better-known beach destination,
Goa, about 600 miles north, seems to have become synonymous
with. I haven't been to Goa so I can't compare ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGFENFT0u5vNiI0qaEt7XUmVQi7OA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/18/travel/in-south-india-a-low-key-and-cheap-alternative-to-goa.html

*** Goa records 4 more swine flu cases, number up to 12 - Times
of India
tandard.com/article/news-ians/two-new-swine-flu-cases-in-goa-115030700671_1.html">Two
new swine flu cases in Goa
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG50w7BURdFhA0kHSx74c9HBJb4AA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778760751761&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-records-4-more-swine-flu-cases-number-up-to-12/articleshow/46472133.cms

*** Goa governor stays away from MP Bhavan - Times of India
mes of IndiaBHOPAL: The isolation of Madhya Pradesh governor Ram
Naresh Yadav, implicated in the MPPEB scam and refusing to quit
despite an FIR against him, was complete on Sunday when Goa
governor Mridula Sinha broke protocol and refrained from
taking ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFR2onTUXJtBVdPP0ZOKuYTp6k-HA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778760008382&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-governor-stays-away-from-MP-Bhavan/articleshow/46497065.cms

*** Relook at forming a Goa cadre of AIS - Oherald
eraldK K Sharma headed the Goa bureaucracy for just two months
before he was relieved as chief secretary of the State and
transferred to Delhi. The transfer came at the request of the
new chief minister of Delhi. The speed with which the move took
place ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG2zYaaVomF75GHvNYJ-F9EKL9K-w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Edit/Editorial/Relook-at-forming-a-Goa-cadre-of-AIS/85764.html

*** GSL's defence project is a boon to Goa's economy' - Times of
India
mes of IndiaPanaji: The defence ministry's recent nod for the
32,000 crore project to Goa Shipyard limited (GSL) to
manufacture 12 mine counter measure vessels (MCMV) indigenously
will contribute greatly to Goa's economic growth, said GSL's
chairman and managing ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFU0oog4IjaE2Cc1BkmSDa5Qvyi9Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GSLs-defence-project-is-a-boon-to-Goas-economy/articleshow/46488804.cms

*** Govt okays Goa Costal's investment - E Kantipur
The Department of Industry has approved foreign direct
investment of Goa-based casino operator Goa Costal Resorts and
Recreational Pvt Ltd. The company will operate a gaming house at
Hyatt Hotel under the "Casino Pride" brand ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFEvsEYxRpnw2CRHDint54oRnlbvQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=fNv8VLi6HsKn3QGkuIOgBg&url=http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/03/08/business/govt-okays-goa-costals-investment/402547.html

*** Govt may take up supply of beef in Goa - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: If beef traders in Goa do not resume supply
of beef to the public within three to four days, the government
will make arrangements to procure certified beef from authorized
slaughterhouses in nei

[Goanet] Can you help trace Antonia de Souza of Karachi

[Michael Ali]

  I am trying to trace a lady that I knew when I was a child. She was a little 
older than me. She was called Antonia de Souza and her mother Mary worked with 
my family. I am British and lived in Bath Island in Karachi in 1969 and later 
we moved to an area called Defence 1970. I remember Antonia and I learning to 
play the piano together. I was born in 1960 and I believe Antonia was a year or 
two older than me. Best wishes, Hilary Paxton (nee Clegg)

[Goanet] Vocalist, Victor Fields shares new single “Let Me Be Good To You” from “The Lou Rawls Project”.

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International and domestic stages and concerts are the goal with this new 
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[Goanet] Parrikar to be speaker at India Today conclave

[Eugene Correia]

MP is invited, as one of the ministers who mean business, at India Today
conclave. He is joined by Nitin Gadkari, and another Goan-origin minister
Suresh Prabhu.
Go fly high, MP.

Eugene

[Goanet] 'I am not a fly-by-night operator'

[Gabe Menezes]

I can tell you hand-on-heart that we have not paid one rupee to anyone we
interviewed

*Leslee Udwin, Director of the controversially banned documentary India's
Daughter, was back in London for a few days before leaving for New York,
where her film will be formally released on March 9. Her voice hoarse with
fatigue, Ms. Udwin responded to the issues the film has raised. Excerpts
from an interview with **Parvathi Menon**.*

*Your film has been banned in India for an interview with an accused
rapist, and for "showing India in a bad light". How do you respond to that?*

The ban is utterly beyond my comprehension because what this film says is
like a mirror held up to what Prime Minister Modi has said in all his
statements about gender equality since he came to power. He has spoken
about resetting the moral compass in India, about supporting women attain
equality, and finding ways to educate women, has total synergy with the
film. We are saying the same thing.

He must have these moral values, otherwise he would not be saying these
things. How does that square with India bowing out of showing the film as
it is?

All I wanted was to say to the world is that India led by example, now
follow India's lead. This was the point of my film and campaign.

*You had appealed directly to Mr. Modi to repeal the ban. Did you hear from
him?*

We haven't heard from Mr. Modi yet. The government is inviting the world to
point fingers at India, and call it undemocratic and unconstitutional. Why
are they doing this? Why are they intent on committing international
suicide? All I want to say to the world through my film and campaign is
this: India led by example, now follow India's lead.

This film can still be shown if they change their mind by tomorrow night
[International Women's Day]. India will then be holding its head high to
move forward with an agenda to put women in the spotlight of getting
equality - which is unfinished business the world over.

If they do not lift this ban, it will be said that on Women's International
Day, there were to be seven countries holding hands for global equality,
and India has bowed out.

The India's Daughter campaign, which the film was designed to unleash
worldwide, will be launched globally on March 9. Every country in the world
will take this film forward with the message "Our women are in trouble in
every country."

*Why focus on India when gender discrimination and rape is a global issue?*

It was not the horrific rape that made me come to India. The extraordinary,
courageous and unprecedented protests that followed made me think: "My God,
they are fighting for my rights in India." I was so grateful. I have myself
been raped. It is not surprising -- one in five women globally have been
raped. So I am one of the 20 per cent.

The supreme irony is that my film has got statistics at the end of it of
offences against women in every country in the world. By their ban, the
government forced the BBC version, and not the India version, to be leaked
onto YouTube. If you ban something, the first thing you do is to make every
person in the world see a pirated version. And that is what has happened.
The tragedy for me is that the pirated copy that went up on YouTube does
not have the global statistics, and for a reason that is mundane and
ridiculous. The BBC Storyville has a house style that doesn't allow them to
put statistics on a film. It upsets and angers me that people in India
would have seen the film without those statistics.

There are three version of the film. In the BBC version, the credits are
shorter and there are no statistics. The international version is the full
version with all the credits and the statistics. It also names the rape
victim, as her name is all over the international media, and even in
Wikipedia. The third is the Indian version in which the victim has not been
names. That is the law in India, which we all respect. The parents wanted
her name out of the Indian version but agreed that it be carried in the
international version.

So now the YouTube version has got so many heads that I am trying every day
to cut them down with a sword. My team has pulled down the online version
thousands of times because I want to obey that ban, as it is India's law.
But unfortunately it has now got into Torrent.

*How do you respond to the allegation that you did not follow due legal
processes?*

I am a producer of 20 years standing who does her due diligence. I am not a
fly-by-night operator.

I followed the legal due process in every respect. I complied with the
permissions: they are cast iron, which is why I have actually released the
copies of the permissions so people can have a look and see what it says.
It does not give editorial control to the Ministry of Home Affairs or to
the prison. It allows them only to reflect and approve of potential
breeches of prison security. A five-person committee from Tihar was
constituted to look at the raw, unedited footage we shot in Tihar, every

[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...

[Gabe Menezes]

Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [totp2]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go9aks4aujM&spfreload=10



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DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Press Release and Photos - Women's Day Celebration by Goa Football Association

[GFA]

On the occasion of International Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th ofMarch 
every year, Goa Football Association organised a day-long Women’sFootball 
Festival celebrating "Women in Football" at Duler Stadium inMapusa on Sunday, 
March 8. The programme was organised to recognise, celebrate and promote 
thedevelopment of women’s football.  The programme was held in alignment with 
the All India FootballFederation’s commitment to the development of the 
beautiful game among women,and supports the Asian Football Confederation’s 
celebration of theInternational Women’s Day across Asia on the 8th March2015.   
Various competitions in football like 6-a-side football matches,tie-breakers, 
shooting the target, juggling were held and saw enthusiasticparticipation from 
all the women present. The winners in each category receivedprizes and football 
souvenirs.  

The Goa Football Association honored Smt Vijayadevi Rane, the first 
everPresident of the Women's Football Association of Goa, Mrs Clara Gonsalves 
eFernandes, the first ever Secretary of the Women's Football Association of 
Goaand Mrs. Pearl Viegas for her contribution to promoting the game among 
women.Mementos and plaques were presented to the dignitaries in appreciation of 
theircontribution to women's football. Mr Elvis Gomes, President GFA, recounted 
the glory days of women'sfootball in Goa and reiterated GFA's commitment to 
developing the game amongwomen. The programme was attended by Mona Walgren, a 
key member of the Swedishselection that played a series of matches across India 
against the Indian teamin the late 1970s. Mrs Juliana Gurjao e Colaco, 
Chairperson, GFA Women'sFootball Sub-Committee along with other members Mr. 
Victor Gonsalves, Mr.Osvaldo D'Costa and Ms. Vera Pires were present on the 
occasion.  Goa Football Association

[Goanet] FINAL REMINDER - Once-in-a-lifetime, historic event, Sunday, March 15 in California

[George Pinto]

>From the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute .


Dear friends, You are cordially invited to this special, once-in-a-lifetime, 
historic Thanksgiving Mass for the Canonization of Goa's first saint, Saint 
Joseph Vaz. 
Date/time: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 9:15am onwards (please be seated by 9:15am)
Presiding: Most Reverend Bishop Michael Barber, S.J. of Oakland + 20 priests
Venue: Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland, California 
94612
Parking: Free on Sundays at the Cathedral


The optional lunch reception following the mass is being catered by 3-D 
Catering (Malcolm D'Sa). Please RSVP by March 11, 2015 for the lunch reception 
so we have a headcount for catering via this link 
http://stjosephvaz.eventbrite.com  Suggested donation is $20.00 per person 
towards the cost of lunch and hall rental. Please donate generously to offset 
all the costs of this celebration of Goa's first saint. Donations are fully tax 
deductible.
Questions? Please email josephnaik@gmail.com

Please pass this message on to your family, friends, contacts, social media. 
Thank you. 

Joseph Naik Vaz Institute

[Goanet] Fwd: DON BOSCO PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION & SALMIYA PARISH YOUTH TO PRESENT "DAMAKA FIESTA"

[Gaspar Almeida]

Here's one news that could entrall you and sweep you of your feet.

He's talented and versatile. You've known him and seen him. He makes you
feel like he's one of your own.He's songs often take you down bollywood's
memory lane, with hits that sored music charts and those that remained at
the back of your mind till date.

He's here once again to bring back ol...dies with a refreshed tone.

Don Bosco Past Pupils Association (DBPPA) in collaboration with Salmiya
Parish Youth (SPY) bring to you for the first time under this banner -
Mubarak Al Rashed

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[Goanet] Lenten Music......Mario Lanza.

[Con Menezes]

 The amazingly powerful rendition of  ‘The Lords Prayer’
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a3ZzPDvWDE

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[Goanet] MEDIA ALERT - TUESDAY'S MOVIE CLUB ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PANJIM

[Director Panjim]

Dear Sir/Madam,



Kindly publish the below press release in your daily:


Tuesday, 10th March 2015 at 6.00 pm at Alliance Française Panjim.
*NINE MONTHS STRETCH *(9 mois ferme) by Albert Dupontel  (1h25) 2013 comedy

Pitch :
Ariane Felder is pregnant. This is all the more surprising since this
examining magistrate is an old-fashioned single person. But even more
surprising is the fact that, according to DNA tests, the father is no other
than Bob, a criminal prosecuted for atrocious assault and battery. Ariane,
who does not remember anything, tries to understand what happened.

Nominated 6 times for the Cesar awards and won 4 including awards for Best
Actress and Best Original Screenplay.

*In French with English subtitles.*

Free for members of Alliance Française Panjim. Donations accepted for non
members. Free pop corn!

Further details may be obtained by calling 0832 24 200 49.

Best regards,

[Goanet] The Power of a Smile.

[Con Menezes]

Change Your World.

 
http://www.startofhappiness.com/the-power-of-a-smile/

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[Goanet] SCREENING AT LITERATI 12th March 2015, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. SALIM LANGDE PE MAT RO(1989) by SAEED AKHTAR MIRZA

[books]

  FILM SCREENING AT LITERATI

12th March 2015, Thursday at 7:30
p.m.

SALIM LANGDE PE MAT RO(1989) by SAEED AKHTAR MIRZA 

RUNNING
TIME:120 minutes

Literati is happy to inform you that THE DIRECTOR
HIMSELF WILL BE PRESENT FOR THE FILM SCREENING AND THERE WILL BE AN
INTERACTION WITH HIM AFTER THE FILM.

SAEED AKHTAR MIRZA is one of the
iconic directors of Indian Parallel Cinema who has won numerous awards
for his work. He now also spends his time writing and is known for his
critically acclaimed novels AMMI: Letters to a Democratic Mother and The
Monk, The Moor and Moses Ben Jalloun.

SALIM LANGDE PE MAT RO released
in the year 1989 chronicles the life of a young man named Salim and the
changes happening in his life within the society where communal fever
resides. Highly acclaimed at the time of it's release the film went on
to win the prestigious National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film and
Best Cinematography. Considered to be one of the most significant films
of Indian Cinema Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro continues to inspire a
generation of film makers and movie goers.

  

[Goanet] GOA WAS PROMISED ‘ACCHE DIN’ BUT HAS REAPED ‘KACCHE DIN’

[Aires Rodrigues]

Today the BJP Government in Goa completes three years. It has been 36 long
months of confusion, contradictions, and controversies. Despite having in
March 2012 been given a clear mandate by the people of Goa, the BJP has
miserably failed  to deliver on the Parivartan that was promised by way of
Good governance and Zero tolerance to corruption. It has only been a string
of U turns on all promise made.



The initial euphoria after this government took over soon subsided with the
common man on the street let down and belatedly realizing that by voting
the BJP they landed from the frying pan into the fire.



Goa has been kept without the much needed Lokayukta and State Information
Commission leaving room for corruption to further flourish and with no
transparency in governance. There is also no sign of the Regional Plan
while the BJP’s selected coterie of builders are having a field day. The
Mining issue has been mishandled.



The only major achievement of this government is of having been able to
high-handedly stifle almost the entire voice of the Opposition. The
Government has played to the gallery on the issue of Special status for Goa
but has done nothing to control the alarming and unacceptable levels of
migration into Goa. The escalating levels of crime is a matter of grave
concern. The garbage crisis is heading to a point of disaster.



Under the BJP the rampant corruption continues unabated. Only the agents,
brokers and beneficiaries have changed with scams continuing galore.
Ministers and ruling MLAs have been on unnecessary foreign jaunts burdening
the already depleted State coffers. Inspite of the financial crisis
confronting this government it has been hiring thousands of more government
servants to accommodate the BJP party cadres.



After having reneged on its solemn promise to throw the Casinos out of the
River Mandovi, to this Government’s credit Goa today has become the
nation’s hub for gambling, prostitution and the narcotics trade.



The Aam Aadmi in Goa were promised ‘Acche Din’ but have had to bear the
brunt of ‘Kacche Din’ under the ego puffed Manohar Parrikar and now
political dwarf Laxmikant Parsekar. With two more years yet to go, the
worse is yet to come.



Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

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Ribandar – Goa – 403006

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