[Goanet-News] Of migration, wealth, feni, an Vhodlem Ghor... and a diamond ring (Roland Francis)
By Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com This narration is dedicated to the memory of Joel D'Souza of Assagao, photojournalist, long time reporter for many Goa publications and online outlets, kind friend of many and acquaintance to even more who like myself, knew and befriended him in cyberspace, but never had the occasion to meet. Joel's piece on Assagao can be read on Goacom.com [http://goacom.com/Goan-villages-1/92-bardez/556-assagao]. In that article, crafted with endearment, he makes a reference to the person around whom my essay revolves and the house he lived in called 'Vhodlem Ghor'. It is located in a scenic part of this village and which since 1961 was taken over by the Palotti priests and run as a seminary to bolster the sagging vocations experienced by the Catholic Church in Goa. Like all tales passed over from father to son, how much is fact and how much embellishment or even fiction no one will ever know. What I can tell you with confidence is the sincerity with which it was told to me by a no-nonsense former railwayman whose house was in close proximity to the Vhodlem Ghor and whose family would have been in a better position to know firsthand the foibles of the grand old man of the Ghor. It was the early years of the 20th century which witnessed the migration of many Goans to Bombay to study, to work and to establish themselves. Those were the heydays of the city. If India was the crown of the Raj, then Bombay City and its Bombay Province was its crown jewel. The crème de la crème of Goan society was recognized as part of the aristocracy of Bombay. One among such noble Goan souls was Caetano Domingos Athaide. Assagao then, though originated from a Saraswat Brahmin aristocracy from the Atri gotra with Ravalnath as the presiding deity, had long since been converted to Catholicism by the Franciscans. The Athaides were one of the elite families in the village, producing many famous scions, in music, law and commerce. Domingos, called Dom in Bombay, was, as expected in such a family, not only highly educated, but astute in the commercial practices of the time. When this story unfolds, he was the General Manager of a number of mills of a British conglomerate. Domingos lacked for nothing. He build a palatial home in Assagao or perhaps completely rebuilt his ancestral home in sync with his status in life. Among the many features of the home was a magnificent hall that served well for family functions. A wide section for the orchestra formed a part of this hall, with a raised platform and all, but with an important difference. Their music could be heard with excellent sound reverberation but not one of the band members could be seen; Domingos was of the opinion that the enjoyment of music should not be subject to distraction. This was a good family, interacting without snobbery with the neighbors and the rest of the village. Local children were given the run of the house when things were quiet and when Domingos had no need of quietude. One of the other quirks of the lord of this manor was his liking for good feni. When he was in Bombay, which was most of the year, he arranged to import a keg of the best feni available in Goa. The importation of feni was not allowed in British Bombay, but such a minor impediment was not an obstacle for a man who presided over a commercial empire such as his. The liquid was labelled vinegar and all the customs and excise minions were paid to look the other way. Such would have been the continued enjoyment of his Goa feni had it not been for a zealous Customs officer. Not relying on the label, he had the barrel opened and his suspicions confirmed. He resealed it with a Customs seal and a case was filed in the local court against Athaide. Domingos schemed to have the seal broken although the evidence was in official custody, refilled with vinegar and resealed with the official customs seal. When the matter came up before his lordship the judge, the evidence was brought into the room and presented to the judge, who asked the court clerk break to break the seal and verify the contents. It is vinegar, sir said the Indian clerk to the judge, who then looked askance at the Custom officer who was a province witness. The officer then proceeded to taste it and knew the clerk was right. Knowing that Athaide had done what he had done, he ran out of the court in shame and humiliation and jumped to his death on the pavement below. When the judge heard of what had happened he knew there was some trickery involved on Domingos' part. He brought down his gavel and ordered a full enquiry. Dom knew what that meant. A criminal case of causing suicide, a cheating accusation and numerous other charges that would lead to his job loss and the resultant shame to his family. He had a wedding ring
[Goanet] Fwd: Save the dates - August 28th. to 30th. 2015
Hi All, Forwarding you information about the upcoming Healing Retreat. Thanks, Selma Rodrigues President GOA LA -Original Message- From: Almitra Soares soaresalmi...@yahoo.com To: goansofamerica goansofamer...@aol.com Sent: Wed, Aug 12, 2015 12:49 am Subject: Fwd: Save the dates - August 28th. to 30th. 2015 Dear ALL, ATTACHED is the flyer for the Healing Retreat by the team from Divine Retreat Center http://www.drcm.org/ . Please save the dates and pass the word around! If you need hard copies of the flyer to distribute in your church etc please email us with your mailing address and numbers needed. Feel free to also print/email the same to whom so ever you need to. Also please note there will be no First Friday Mass at 1029 LLL on Aug. 7th. as we will not be in town (sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you!). Will look forward to seeing you at the Retreat August 28th. to 30th.! Stationery, a Yahoo Mail and Paperless Post collaboration
Re: [Goanet] MoI - Anissue that affects all Goans - Herald Edit - By Tomazinho Cardozo
Makes sense. Having said that it is very reasonable to develop an ability to think in languages other than ones native tongue, if that be Konkani. Students learn English by account of going through school, and in develop the sense of thinking in it, although this may not be a wide phenomenon. A language is picks up and reveled in according to ones inclinations, the level of teaching experienced, and other adjunct affinities. In parallel, a significant order of endeavoring is expected if one wishes to think in other languages. Of course, decent training will make it appear to ones mind that one is thinking in any said language, but that may not be the case, and does not matter to the many. Best, —Venantius J Pinto
Re: [Goanet] Alex's Acid or What do you do about slippery moss?
BTW Alex's number is 904-945-5366 He'll come with his bike and take your car and wash it and bring it back.. I hear a carping shout: Ahem... Hey Felix! Did you ask whether I get a commission to advertise Alex? No Felix, sadly I don't.. But I do like to promote people who are genuinely helpful and beneficial to the society around them. In case you decide to use his services friends, do mention that I had recommended him. Augusto On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 10:58 PM, augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com wrote: When it rains heavily in Goa moss begins to grow on cement. This can become dangerous. Today Alex from Nachinola who runs a bike / car washing center came to take my red Swift for a wash. He was just saying, The ground has become slippery... And he stepped in my moss infested garage and slipped and toppled over. Very fortunately, nothing happened to him for though he fell on concrete he didn't fall on his head so my wife and I released a sigh of relief. Alex regained his composure and said, You should put baking (I think) soda (or some such soda) or Acid and fix this. He said he would bring acid when he came back. My Home Minister Bibian put some drain cleaning fluid and soda over the ground. Later true to his word when Alex came back with my car he brought acid and a brush (which he was to leave with me) and said that our efforts were not enough and poured acid over the ground and with the brush rubbed it over the mossy ground. Thank you Alex. If anyone wants to get their car cleaned then go to Alex. He charges Rs 200/ or Rs 250/ depending upon what service he provides. Please ask. I can't remember the charges for washing a bike but I think it is below Rs 100/ In the meanwhile I have a question to ask you: what do you do when you have slippery moss growing on places where you mght step and fall? Do you have a better solution than Alex's acid?
[Goanet] Alex's Acid or What do you do about slippery moss?
When it rains heavily in Goa moss begins to grow on cement. This can become dangerous. Today Alex from Nachinola who runs a bike / car washing center came to take my red Swift for a wash. He was just saying, The ground has become slippery... And he stepped in my moss infested garage and slipped and toppled over. Very fortunately, nothing happened to him for though he fell on concrete he didn't fall on his head so my wife and I released a sigh of relief. Alex regained his composure and said, You should put baking (I think) soda (or some such soda) or Acid and fix this. He said he would bring acid when he came back. My Home Minister Bibian put some drain cleaning fluid and soda over the ground. Later true to his word when Alex came back with my car he brought acid and a brush (which he was to leave with me) and said that our efforts were not enough and poured acid over the ground and with the brush rubbed it over the mossy ground. Thank you Alex. If anyone wants to get their car cleaned then go to Alex. He charges Rs 200/ or Rs 250/ depending upon what service he provides. Please ask. I can't remember the charges for washing a bike but I think it is below Rs 100/ In the meanwhile I have a question to ask you: what do you do when you have slippery moss growing on places where you mght step and fall? Do you have a better solution than Alex's acid?
[Goanet] Of migration, wealth, feni, an Vhodlem Ghor... and a diamond ring (Roland Francis)
By Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com This narration is dedicated to the memory of Joel D'Souza of Assagao, photojournalist, long time reporter for many Goa publications and online outlets, kind friend of many and acquaintance to even more who like myself, knew and befriended him in cyberspace, but never had the occasion to meet. Joel's piece on Assagao can be read on Goacom.com [http://goacom.com/Goan-villages-1/92-bardez/556-assagao]. In that article, crafted with endearment, he makes a reference to the person around whom my essay revolves and the house he lived in called 'Vhodlem Ghor'. It is located in a scenic part of this village and which since 1961 was taken over by the Palotti priests and run as a seminary to bolster the sagging vocations experienced by the Catholic Church in Goa. Like all tales passed over from father to son, how much is fact and how much embellishment or even fiction no one will ever know. What I can tell you with confidence is the sincerity with which it was told to me by a no-nonsense former railwayman whose house was in close proximity to the Vhodlem Ghor and whose family would have been in a better position to know firsthand the foibles of the grand old man of the Ghor. It was the early years of the 20th century which witnessed the migration of many Goans to Bombay to study, to work and to establish themselves. Those were the heydays of the city. If India was the crown of the Raj, then Bombay City and its Bombay Province was its crown jewel. The crème de la crème of Goan society was recognized as part of the aristocracy of Bombay. One among such noble Goan souls was Caetano Domingos Athaide. Assagao then, though originated from a Saraswat Brahmin aristocracy from the Atri gotra with Ravalnath as the presiding deity, had long since been converted to Catholicism by the Franciscans. The Athaides were one of the elite families in the village, producing many famous scions, in music, law and commerce. Domingos, called Dom in Bombay, was, as expected in such a family, not only highly educated, but astute in the commercial practices of the time. When this story unfolds, he was the General Manager of a number of mills of a British conglomerate. Domingos lacked for nothing. He build a palatial home in Assagao or perhaps completely rebuilt his ancestral home in sync with his status in life. Among the many features of the home was a magnificent hall that served well for family functions. A wide section for the orchestra formed a part of this hall, with a raised platform and all, but with an important difference. Their music could be heard with excellent sound reverberation but not one of the band members could be seen; Domingos was of the opinion that the enjoyment of music should not be subject to distraction. This was a good family, interacting without snobbery with the neighbors and the rest of the village. Local children were given the run of the house when things were quiet and when Domingos had no need of quietude. One of the other quirks of the lord of this manor was his liking for good feni. When he was in Bombay, which was most of the year, he arranged to import a keg of the best feni available in Goa. The importation of feni was not allowed in British Bombay, but such a minor impediment was not an obstacle for a man who presided over a commercial empire such as his. The liquid was labelled vinegar and all the customs and excise minions were paid to look the other way. Such would have been the continued enjoyment of his Goa feni had it not been for a zealous Customs officer. Not relying on the label, he had the barrel opened and his suspicions confirmed. He resealed it with a Customs seal and a case was filed in the local court against Athaide. Domingos schemed to have the seal broken although the evidence was in official custody, refilled with vinegar and resealed with the official customs seal. When the matter came up before his lordship the judge, the evidence was brought into the room and presented to the judge, who asked the court clerk break to break the seal and verify the contents. It is vinegar, sir said the Indian clerk to the judge, who then looked askance at the Custom officer who was a province witness. The officer then proceeded to taste it and knew the clerk was right. Knowing that Athaide had done what he had done, he ran out of the court in shame and humiliation and jumped to his death on the pavement below. When the judge heard of what had happened he knew there was some trickery involved on Domingos' part. He brought down his gavel and ordered a full enquiry. Dom knew what that meant. A criminal case of causing suicide, a cheating accusation and numerous other charges that would lead to his job loss and the resultant shame to his family. He had a wedding ring
[Goanet] Indian immigrants are tech's new titans - LA Times
Folks, Here is an article from the LA Times which I found an interesting read. Some of the reporters contentions on India are debatable, but interesting nonetheless. Mervyn Indian immigrants are tech's new titans Indian immigrants are tech's new titans It's no secret that parents in India urge their kids to excel in math and science, believing that it's the clearest path up the social ladder. View on www.latimes.com Preview by Yahoo #page=1 By Paresh Dave contact the reporter * * It's no secret that parents in India urge their kids to excel in math and science, believing that it's the clearest path up the social ladder. But education is only part of the reason Indian immigrants are reaching the top executive ranks at major U.S. corporations — most recently Google Inc.'s appointment of Sundar Pichai this week to chief executive. That followed Microsoft Corp.'s promotion of Satya Nadella to CEO last year.5 reasons behind Sundar Pichai's ascent to Google chief executive Along with Indian immigrants leading companies such as Adobe Systems, Nokia, Global Foundries and Mastercard, Pichai and Nadella are evidence that a generation of Indians has benefited from upbringings in a culture that, at its best, values humility, close-knit family ties and respect for all walks of life, according to cultural experts and Indian executives themselves. Such traits are highly valued in the corporate suite, not just in the U.S. but at any global corporation. Mix in India's ongoing cultural chaos, which, for those who survive it, offers real-life lessons in cooperation, teamwork and leadership, and experts say it makes sense that executives might emerge, capable of steering a sprawling workforce through rapid change. A very strong educational base and technical skills are key to many parts of the tech ecosystem, said Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, who co-founded Sun Microsystems. Strong entrepreneurial skills and work ethic ... and growing up and dealing with scarce resources give the Indian community an advantage. It's not just top executives, either. There are 89,000 Indians living in Silicon Valley, according to the Migration Policy Institute, with most of the families involved in the tech industry. Another 86,000 Indians live in San Francisco and Oakland. Many have jumped into the start-up economy. Vivek Wadhwa, who teaches at Stanford and Duke universities and has studied Indian American entrepreneurs, found that by 2012, nearly 16% of start-ups in Silicon Valley had an Indian co-founder even though Indians represented just 6% of the region's population. The figure for Indian start-ups is even higher in some areas, such as business software. Venktesh Shukla, a venture capitalist and president of the Silicon Valley networking group the Indus Entrepreneurs, said even in the smallest of villages, Muslims live next to Hindus and white-collar professionals next to weavers. Languages, dress and hobbies diverge. Shukla said they were taught to see the different people as neither superior nor inferior. Treating people with respect comes very naturally to Indians, he said. People from homogenous societies need that as an acquired skill. The respect showed through small gestures when running his own software start-up, Shukla said. He'd offered his ear especially to employees who weren't talking much. He kept decision-making open-ended in favor of blanket policies. It added up to more viewpoints and greater success, he concluded. Last year, Nadella was the first male CEO to address the annual Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing. He committed a self-admitted goof onstage, saying women shouldn't ask for raises but rather trust that they will come their way. He acknowledged later that imputing his own experience to others was insensitive. It's the same mix of humility and respect that keeps Naghi Prasad in the office until midnight some days even though he doesn't have a deadline bearing down. His father had been a linguistics researcher who emphasized that when he asked his team to work, he did too. He wanted me to lead by example, to walk the walk, said Prasad, who recently sold his Silicon Valley ad tech company to Rakuten Marketing and became its senior vice president for mobile. Staying behind as a show of support also demonstrates what he saw in a large Indian family: The success of individuals is crucial to the success of the family, so it's important to acknowledge the work of others. Balancing respect with the Silicon Valley ethos of going all out to succeed isn't easy. But Indian tech leaders said they think expertise on both fronts gives them an edge, that competitive drive emerges naturally in a country with a billion people and limited opportunities. Government corruption, noise, pollution, traffic — every which way you go it's problem, problem, problem, Wadhwa said. To survive, you
[Goanet] Goa news for August 13, 2015
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Vedanta Resources soars as iron ore mine reopens in Goa - Telegraph.co.uk qx9iG_7QUFkN8qXf8HvADQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778922043159ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGHnxUcr2-hddAELW2aMN-B-ZUQawclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778922043159ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/marketreport/11794968/Vedanta-Resources-soars-as-iron-ore-mine-reopens-in-Goa.html *** Louis Berger bribery scam: Digambar Kamat skips appearance at Goa crime branch ... - Firstpost ear-old Congress leader, who has been ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNF8OUhacjZPCX-eReqOOdgx4O19TQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778921384939ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://www.firstpost.com/india/louis-berger-bribery-scam-digambar-kamat-skips-appearance-at-goa-crime-branch-ahead-of-bail-hearing-2389754.html *** Go Goa - The Statesman O1s_-lzNSvagmwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778923785262ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEhGFgWLr2eYgNd8M9v_BJG76Wumgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778923785262ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://www.thestatesman.com/news/supplements/go-goa/82166.html *** Zico adds World Cup experienced Moraci Sant'anna to FC Goa staff - Goal.com _yj0jndMy1HOmEOl7wclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778923348007ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHmT0mbEdl95wrMBphMnbsj51qr3Aclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778923348007ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2015/08/12/14368812/zico-adds-world-cup-experienced-moraci-santanna-to-fc-goa *** Zico, Santos convince Moura to join FC Goa - Times of India ear-old former Roma player could sign the contract next week, leaving space for one more foreign player to complete the minimum requirement of nine ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFGUDN5ukjGIQTacGKbE8Gg37KmPgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778924145902ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Zico-Santos-convince-Moura-to-join-FC-Goa/articleshow/48459052.cms *** Goa to celebrate Bonderam festival on August 22 - India Today dia TodayGoa is all set to organise the Bonderam festival, which is celebrated in the island of Divar, located 12 km from Panjim city, on the fourth Saturday of August. This year the festival falls on August 22, 2015. The name Bonderam originates from 'Bandeira ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGlgQWl-vT9y_I23huSkGjWkb4E5gclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778923706252ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/goa-to-celebrate-bonderam-festival-on-august-22/1/458023.html *** The Goa Most Tourists Ignore - The New Indian Express e New Indian ExpressIf you are looking at discovering Goa beyond the obvious, I am listing a few very interesting and offbeat things. The monsoons offer a Goa that is very quiet and green and I have been experiencing all the joys of this season for many years now. This ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFDqddnWbQs04OeTocXV1b9wdMj-wclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/The-Goa-Most-Tourists-Ignore/2015/08/13/article2971309.ece *** Kingfisher Airlines' lenders may move HC over Goa property - Financial Express nancial ExpressLenders to Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) are planning to move the Bombay High Court to get an early possession of airline's prime property in Goa #148; Kingfisher Villa #148; sources told FE. A senior banker at SBI said United Spirits #148; which had filed a ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEuJRo9kb8CmZrnSrafRkRIpanlIQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/kingfisher-airlines-lenders-may-move-hc-over-goa-property/118484/ *** AAI rolls back raise in Goa airport charges from charter operators - Business Standard siness StandardFearing a sharp decline in tourist arrivals in Goa, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has rolled back a proposed hike in the deposit amount collected from charter companies. Thie climbdown comes in the back of protests from tour operators in Goa who ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEhUgDeCLBbuUb6S0O78DT2X8CTVAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778923886454ei=_NbLVfCGN4vL3gHqnp64DAurl=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/aai-rolls-back-raise-in-goa-airport-charges-from-charter-operators-115081201005_1.html *** Avi fauna attracts enthusiasts to Goa - Times of India northern pintail, bronze-winged and pheasant-tailed
Re: [Goanet] Alex's Acid or What do you do about slippery moss?
Acid ? What kind of acid ? We have a lot of moss on our driveway and steps and use bleachpowder. But the only way to get rid of the slippery moss/mess, is the good old fashioned brushing with a wire brush. From: augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com To: Augusto Pinto pinto...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Alex's Acid or What do you do about slippery moss? BTW Alex's number is 904-945-5366 He'll come with his bike and take your car and wash it and bring it back.. I hear a carping shout: Ahem... Hey Felix! Did you ask whether I get a commission to advertise Alex? No Felix, sadly I don't.. But I do like to promote people who are genuinely helpful and beneficial to the society around them. In case you decide to use his services friends, do mention that I had recommended him. Augusto On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 10:58 PM, augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com wrote: When it rains heavily in Goa moss begins to grow on cement. This can become dangerous. Today Alex from Nachinola who runs a bike / car washing center came to take my red Swift for a wash. He was just saying, The ground has become slippery... And he stepped in my moss infested garage and slipped and toppled over. Very fortunately, nothing happened to him for though he fell on concrete he didn't fall on his head so my wife and I released a sigh of relief. Alex regained his composure and said, You should put baking (I think) soda (or some such soda) or Acid and fix this. He said he would bring acid when he came back. My Home Minister Bibian put some drain cleaning fluid and soda over the ground. Later true to his word when Alex came back with my car he brought acid and a brush (which he was to leave with me) and said that our efforts were not enough and poured acid over the ground and with the brush rubbed it over the mossy ground. Thank you Alex. If anyone wants to get their car cleaned then go to Alex. He charges Rs 200/ or Rs 250/ depending upon what service he provides. Please ask. I can't remember the charges for washing a bike but I think it is below Rs 100/ In the meanwhile I have a question to ask you: what do you do when you have slippery moss growing on places where you mght step and fall? Do you have a better solution than Alex's acid?
Re: [Goanet] Grafts, grafts, grafts... a local initiative
-- Forwarded message -- From: Menino Allan Tavares allan.wholyso...@gmail.com Date: Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 6:55 AM Dear Frederick, Peace to you. The sudden death of our beloved Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ignited our minds to do something worthwhile in his memory on the international day of the youth. So, we here at Fr Agnel College, Pilar are organizing a conference for restoring a livable planet Earth. You are most welcome to participate. Please find attached the details. GOD BLESS YOU. Allan On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 8:06 PM, Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: From Maria de Mello in Saligao via Facebook: Monsoon Sale!! Soursop/Graviola, Mango Grafts of Alphonso, Mancurad Manghilario, Custard Apple Grafts, Mulberry, June Plum, All Spice, Cinnamon, Passion Fruit, Bullsheart, Banana Short Variety and more. Contact 9850452319 or inbox me. marialeo2...@gmail.com marialeo2...@gmail.com -- P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter: @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha Goa,1556 Shared Content at archive.org https://archive.org/details/goa1556 -- Dr. Menino Allan S.M. Peter Tavares sfx - Administrator, Fr Agnel College, Pilar - Goa - Research Head, Heritage Acoustics, Goa, India - Invited Researcher, Laboratory of Acoustics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal Residential Address: Fr Agnel Central School Pilar - Goa India contact: + 91 9604060237 email: allan.wholyso...@gmail.com
Re: [Goanet] Of migration, wealth, feni, an Vhodlem Ghor... and a diamond ring (Roland Francis)
-- Forwarded message -- From: teodeso...@gmail.com Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 5:29 PM Roland Enjoyed your story. Tell us more. I shall try to emulate you. Check mu Herald op-ed on 18th! Enviado do meu iPhone No dia 12/08/2015, às 22:01, Goanet Reader goanetrea...@gmail.com escreveu: By Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com This narration is dedicated to the memory of Joel D'Souza of Assagao, photojournalist, long time reporter for many Goa publications and online outlets, kind friend of many and acquaintance to even more who like myself, knew and befriended him in cyberspace, but never had the occasion to meet.
[Goanet] RISHI AND AMON GOMES TO BE LAUDED TODAY
The Goa Legislative Assembly will today on 13th August take up a motion to congratulate the Calangute young lads Rishi Gomes and Amon Gomes for their outstanding performance and laudable achievements at this year’s National Super Cross Championship. The motion will be moved by the Honorable MLA of Calangute Mr. Michael Lobo at around 12.30 noon and can be seen live today on Prudent Media, Goa 365 or RDX. 15 year old Rishi and his 14 year old brother Amon have arrived in Malaysia to represent India at the FIM ASIA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015, to be held on the 14 and 15th of this month. Rishi and Amon are the youngest Indians to ever represent our country at the official Asian MX Championships. A proud moment for Calangute and Goa. While the Goa Legislative Assembly applauds Rishi and Amon today, the two young lads accompanied by their parents Ashley Gomes (a very distinguished motor racer himself) and Deepali Gomes get ready for the big contest in Malaysia. 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
Re: [Goanet] Good bye, Joel D'Souza (a pictorial report by JoeGoaUk)
-- Forwarded message -- From: Joseph Rebello asjrebe...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 2:51 AM Good bye, Joel D'Souza - RIP *Courtesy : Goanet Reader goanetrea...@gmail.com goanetrea...@gmail.comTo: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2015, 20:00Subject: [Goanet-News] Good bye, Joel D'Souza (a pictorial report by JoeGoaUk)* By JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Joel D'Souza: Died on 5.8.2015 http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2015/08/good-bye-joel-dsouza.html A journalist reporter, photographer, videographer etc of Goa-related issues. Well known figure in Cyberspace, Goa News Clippings, Goacom, Goanet, flickr (Joel's Goa Pics), facebook (Joel DS) etc
Re: [Goanet] Good bye, Joel D'Souza (a pictorial report by JoeGoaUk)
-- Forwarded message -- From: Basil Sylvester Pinto helloba...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 2:38 AM Thank you JoeGoaUK for your contribution as usual, but covering funerals is quite a touchy topic I must say. Met Rico among others at the funeral and he was like would I be taking pictures? I did have my camera, but nah. I just too cell pix of the church and cemetery from the outside much laters. Rgds, Basil - your friend on cyberspace and hopefully, offline one day. On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 12:30 AM, Goanet Reader goanetrea...@gmail.com wrote: Good bye, Joel D'Souza By JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Joel D'Souza: Died on 5.8.2015 http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2015/08/good-bye-joel-dsouza.html A journalist reporter, photographer, videographer etc of Goa-related issues. Well known figure in Cyberspace, Goa News Clippings, Goacom, Goanet, flickr (Joel's Goa Pics), facebook (Joel DS) etc
[Goanet] Mumbai: NO TO COAST ROAD!
From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com To: From: bwra.ban...@gmail.com NO TO COAST ROAD! Courier or Speedpost Hard copy WITH LOCAL OBJECTIONS to the Chief Engineer (Roads and Traffic), Ground Floor, Engineering Hub, Dr E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400018; COURIER VICHARE: 2655 3175; Also send soft copy by E-mail: dycherds...@yahoo.co.in as well as : Hard copy: Ministry of Environment, Forests Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Also send soft copy: bsinh...@gmail.com Deadline for sending your objections now August 27, 2015. Make your voice heard. For more details, send an email to: nocoastalr...@gmail.com. See Detailed project report: www.mcgm.gov.in § The current cost of the Coastal Road is Rs. 12,000 crores. Experts have shown that in less than half the cost, traffic can be eased out by implementing a comprehensive transportation policy. § The sea which brings fresh air will bring toxic fumes from the coastal road. § Coastline, beaches, Gaothans and Koliwadas will forever be destroyed § It will have a huge environmental impact-fishing villages will be lost, mangroves destroyed and coastal heritage severely damaged § Mangroves that protect Mumbai from flooding Tsunamis will be wiped out § It will have a damaging effect on the livelihood of all coastal communities including over 50,000 fishermen § It will cut off historical monuments and result in the loss of diversity of waterfronts and public spaces § It will increase congestion and the feeder roads running through our properties, churches, Gaothans and Koliwadas will become a nightmare § Carter road promenade and the mangroves will be ruined and Bandra's scenic vista of the ocean will disappear § 45% of Mumbai travels by train, 22% by bus, 16% by two wheelers and 7% use cars. Focus should shift on improving modes of transportation for 93% Mumbaikars, not the 7% - less than of half of whom will have access to the coastal road. § Only a very small portion-those living close to the west coast on the western side, will use the road § 100% Public money used for convenience of less than 4% public is wrong Enough! We need to stop this wasteful expenditure, which is a wilful destruction of nature in the name of ‘development’ and this false ‘solution’ to the city’s traffic woes.
[Goanet] Updating your details in Aadhaar
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[Goanet] LEST WE FORGET GOA’S TWO IMMORTAL HEROES
Today August 12th is the death anniversary of Goa’s first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar while 17th October is the first leader of the Opposition Dr Jack Sequeira’s death anniversary. . But for Dr Jack Sequeira’s then tireless efforts during that historic Opinion Poll which was held on 16th January 1967, Goa today would have been reduced to a mere district if not taluka of Maharashtra with less than a handful of MLAs representing us. Though Dayanand Bandodkar may have initially been for merging Goa with Maharastra, he respected the people’s verdict and later with Dr Jack Sequeira as the fiery voice of the Opposition they toiled with a vision and passion towards the development of Goa. Unlike many of today’s politicians who are self-centered, they relentlessly raised and pursued issues concerning the backward, down-trodden, and neglected communities of Goa. Leaders of their integrity, honesty and commitment we may now never see in this shoddy arena of political pygmies. Dayanand Bandodkar and Dr Jack Sequeira dared to speak from their heart and always walk the talk. Only a few of such politicians still remain in our midst and will also be always remembered for the good they have done for Goa. About the rest and in particularly some of the current politicians in power who have been steering and navigating Goa down the tube there will be no obituary to write and no land remaining to even raise a Samadhi, leave alone a statue in their memory. It is imperative that students today in our schools and colleges should be made aware of the very rich and invaluable contribution to Goa by Dayanand Bandodkar and Dr Jack Sequeira. They cannot be consigned as our forgotten heroes. Jack Sequeira and Dayanand Bandodkar must be rolling in their heavenly abode at the way Goa is being uncaringly misgoverned today. As a school student I had the privilege of interacting with both Dayanand Bandodkar and Dr Jack Sequeira. I recollect with nostalgia witnessing those great debates by Dr Jack Sequeira in the Legislative Assembly and the pointed but witty replies by Dayanand Bandodkar. Today the Goa Legislative assembly has been reduced to a mere classroom kept entertained with the tales of Birbal being narrated. Politics today is no longer a mission, not even an honest profession. It has been abridged to a scoundrel’s last resort. It has become a ruthless business, with morals and ethics twisted, thrown to the winds, and long buried deep in the slush of ignorance and thuggery. Those belonging to a genre of politicians with qualities of head and heart cannot survive in today’s political pitch. It is only for those who are thick skinned and hypocrites to the core, always ready to breach and bend all the rules to survive. It is distressing to see and be witness to the continuing rampant destruction and devastation of Goa. In 2012 we were promised a ‘Parivartan’ and at the 2014 Parliamentary elections lured again with ‘ache Din’, but Goa is sadly by the day just getting further corroded beyond recognition. It should have been the endeveaour of those in power to at least salvage and safeguard what remains of Goa. Unfortunately Goa is getting defaced at an electrifying speed. Posterity will never forgive the rulers of recent years for their selfish and dubious role in this irreparable damage and destruction of what was once a beautiful Goa, the Paradise of the East. 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] Oh my Goa
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[Goanet] MoI - Anissue that affects all Goans - Herald Edit - By Tomazinho Cardozo
*MoI - An Issue that affects all Goans - H- by Tomasinho Cardozo* http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=14870boxid=153434uid=dat=8/12/2015 COMMENTS: Well accepted that MoI is an issue that affects all Goans. But reading through all the statistics that Tomazinho has written as an educator, the question is 'DOES HE UNDERSTAND WHAT EXACTLY MoI IS??. GSRP believes that his thinking is wavering. For Tomazinho's kind information, MoI means that ' When a kid of 3 years of age, who has mastered his language of birth (understanding and speaking) sits on the learning bench of a PRIMARY SCHOOL, to learn about all the PRIMARY things that it will require to run its life ahead, with these DO's and DON'Ts imbedded in its bloodstream, never to forget ( even if these are later suppressed voluntarily, but echoing from within), in the language that it understands fully and completely. If at this stage, the kid is TAUGHT another Language because this language will make him the KING of the WORLD, the purpose is totally and completely defeated. Grants to Primary Schools was the BAIT that erstwhile MGP of Shashikala Bandodkar dangled in front of the school managements has nothing to do with MoI. Tomazinho, it would be worthwhile if you understood this before you call it a day. GSRP PS. MoI may not be just Konkani for Goans. It is also Portuguese and English on a percentage of 1-2 to 10, respectively, for Goa. BTW: Marathi cannot be MoI for Goa as it is a learnt language and not spoken language since birth by Goans, universally.
[Goanet] Easy listening selection......Paso Doble Malaguena
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[Goanet] Goa news for August 12, 2015
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Bribery Case: Accused Officer May Turn Witness Against Digambar Kamat, Say ... - NDTV DgLk6JQS6pbGZKVjIiEZqQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778921384939ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNG31d8endr3idopyMzyADZcJzuR7Qclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778921384939ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/goa-bribery-case-accused-officer-may-turn-witness-against-digambar-kamat-say-sources-1206102 *** Govt to take steps to resume mining from October: Goa CM - Hindustan Times ddAELW2aMN-B-ZUQawclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778922043159ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNETVy-Vqx9iG_7QUFkN8qXf8HvADQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778922043159ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-to-take-steps-to-resume-mining-from-october-goa-cm/article1-1378793.aspx *** Goa Police launches SOS app - The Hindu ourced model and help users coordinate with Goa Police easily, the spokesperson said, We strongly recommend the citizens as well as visitors of the State to use this ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFXBuZ6izwQS5pHTHqAHLFQUHT48Aclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778922213523ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/goa-police-launches-sos-app/article7522971.ece *** 'Goa mulling action in 2013 drug nexus assembly report' - Business Standard olitician-drug mafia nexus, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar informed the state assembly on ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHLMfol0UD2HZvTHLALPOUPjWlCgAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778922937874ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/goa-mulling-action-in-2013-drug-nexus-assembly-report-115081100765_1.html *** Galle fort, or how to experience all of Goa within a one-kilometre radius - The Indian Express m radius. Share This ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHxQry_8ywTdjXzx_qfaoP1JSCZEQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/galle-fort-or-how-to-experience-all-of-goa-within-a-1-kilometre-radius/ *** Brothers to Drishyam: It's time Bollywood moved on from Goa, everyone else has - India Today OV4mKswMauthuser=0ned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGiVGS7cnkz5xk3t2RpplDuCU6-DQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/brothers-to-drishyam-its-time-bollywood-moved-on-from-goa-everyone-else-has-goa-shooting-brothers-release-akshay-kumar-sidharth-malhotra/1/457729.html *** FC Goa coach Zico adds World Cup winner Moraci to his coaching staff - Times of India and to select his support staff and avoid conflicts like in the first season when Arthur Papas (assistant coach) and Hussein Skenderovic (conditioning coach) didn't look in the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGHnGGUlAuZZketeRAzoy8aQjWFtAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/FC-Goa-coach-Zico-adds-World-Cup-winner-Moraci-to-his-coaching-staff/articleshow/4892.cms *** Goa District Magistrate warns against buying, selling of plastic flags - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Pointing out that the sale of plastic flags depicting the national tricolor is prohibited, the district magistrate (north Goa) has asked people not to purchase plastic flags and to alert the police in case vendors were found selling plastic ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFp1AxjoMEGrW7O4jLghLelS4WxnAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-District-Magistrate-warns-against-buying-selling-of-plastic-flags/articleshow/48431924.cms *** Avi fauna attracts enthusiasts to Goa - Times of India northern pintail, bronze-winged and pheasant-tailed jacanas and others. Just a stone's throw away, in the Dhado marshland draining into Cumbharjua canal, one can find lesser ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEZo0j9Qm8JYG4CSGMo8ro0okNTRwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fYXKVdjNIsTf3AG__YSYDgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Avi-fauna-attracts-enthusiasts-to-Goa/articleshow/48444714.cms *** Goa BJP MLA Wants 'Matka' Gambling Legalized - The New Indian Express oneyed gambling in casinos was legal but ...a class=
