[Goanet-News] When the State (and the law) decide the fate of a minority sport (Antonio do Rosario Fernandes)

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WHEN THE STATE DECIDES THE FATE OF A MINORITY SPORT
An analysis of the high court ban on bull fights in Goa

Antonio do Rosario Fernandes
+91 88 88 624464

Acting on a writ  petition (No. 347 of 1996), the Panaji Bench
of the Bombay High Court comprising of Justice R K Batta and
Justice R M S Khandeparkar, in a judgement dated 20 December
1996, banned the sport of bull fights popularly known as dhirio
in Goa, as a contravention of section 11(1) of the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which is also in force in the
state of Goa.

Let's look at the merits of the case, and then ponder on the
likely detrimental effects to society due to the imposition of
the ban on bull fights, and suggest a course of action based on
reason.

  The writ petition seeking the ban on bull fights was
  filed by Norma Alvares and People for Animals. The
  petitioners' advocate was M.S. Sonak. The respondents
  in the case were the State of Goa; the Director,
  Department of Animal Husbandry; and the Inspector
  General of Police. The respondents were represented by
  the Advocate General, V B Nadkarni, with G U Bhobe
  assisting him. The intervenors in the case were Simon
  Caiado and the All Goa Bull and Buffalo Owners'
  Association. The intervenors were represented by
  Anacleto Viegas.

The arguments of the petitioners' counsel, Mr Sonak, all of
which were found to be weighty by the honourable judges, were as
follows:

  (i) That cruelty is inflicted to the animals in the
  course of the sport of bull fights and occasionally a
  bull can get gored and he can be calmed down only by
  putting to sleep. Also occasionally a spectator can be
  gored to death. In fact the immediate cause for the
  writ petition was the fact that notwithstanding the
  killing of a spectator, Xavier Rodrigues, during a
  bull fight organized at Ambaji-Fatorda, near Margao on
  17 September 1996, a further bull fight was scheduled
  to take place on 2 October 1996. That eight months
  earlier an unnamed spectator was also gored to death
  during a bull fight at Guirim.

(ii) That the conduct of bull fights is in contravention of
section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960,
for short called the Act, and therefore is illegal and that the
respondents are aiding and abetting the illegalities.

(iii) That bull fights are associated with social evils of
illegal betting, relating to the fortunes and fate of individual
bulls, and that bull fights have become popular because of the
betting that goes with them.

  (iv) That bull fights are a recent introduction in Goa
  and though initially, no money or gambling was
  associated with them, in recent times, due to the
  patronage of politicians, the frequency of bull fights
  has increased enormously and they have become a
  completely commercial business in which spectators are
  charged Rs 35 as entrance fee and the crowd at a bull
  fight can range anywhere from 500 to 5000, depending
  on the bulls which are engaged for fighting, the
  commercialization being at the cost of cruelty to the
  animals and occasionally to human beings.

(v) That the State cannot be a silent spectator to the cruelty
to animals and choose to be indifferent to the barbaric
treatment given to animals for sheer pleasure of human beings
and cannot shirk the responsibility to take action under the Act
and under the Criminal Procedure Code, and that toleration by
the authorities of the violation of the Act will encourage
lawlessness and social evils.

  In hindsight it may be observed that the respondents
  and the intervenors both relied solely on a single
  line of defence, which proved their undoing. Their
  defence was that cruelty to animals cannot be presumed
  merely because a bull fight is arranged. Cruelty may
  occur only in the course of a bull fight depending on
  the circumstances in each case of bull fights and
  there is no presumption that there will be cruelty to
  animals in the course of each and every bull fight.
  Being so, it is not possible to prohibit bull fights
  under the provisions of the Act. As rightly pointed
  out by the petitioners' counsel, neither the
  respondents nor the intervenors attempted to counter
  the arguments put forth by the petitioners, viz
  cruelty to animals and human beings, betting etc.

In the course of his arguments, the Advocate General, V B
Nadkarni mentioned to the effect that any cruelty inflicted to
the animals in the course of their being butchered for food for
human beings, is exempted from the Act. A moot question is, how
does this cruelty to animals, which is 

[Goanet] When the State (and the law) decide the fate of a minority sport (Antonio do Rosario Fernandes)

[Goanet Reader]

WHEN THE STATE DECIDES THE FATE OF A MINORITY SPORT
An analysis of the high court ban on bull fights in Goa

Antonio do Rosario Fernandes
+91 88 88 624464

Acting on a writ  petition (No. 347 of 1996), the Panaji Bench
of the Bombay High Court comprising of Justice R K Batta and
Justice R M S Khandeparkar, in a judgement dated 20 December
1996, banned the sport of bull fights popularly known as dhirio
in Goa, as a contravention of section 11(1) of the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which is also in force in the
state of Goa.

Let's look at the merits of the case, and then ponder on the
likely detrimental effects to society due to the imposition of
the ban on bull fights, and suggest a course of action based on
reason.

  The writ petition seeking the ban on bull fights was
  filed by Norma Alvares and People for Animals. The
  petitioners' advocate was M.S. Sonak. The respondents
  in the case were the State of Goa; the Director,
  Department of Animal Husbandry; and the Inspector
  General of Police. The respondents were represented by
  the Advocate General, V B Nadkarni, with G U Bhobe
  assisting him. The intervenors in the case were Simon
  Caiado and the All Goa Bull and Buffalo Owners'
  Association. The intervenors were represented by
  Anacleto Viegas.

The arguments of the petitioners' counsel, Mr Sonak, all of
which were found to be weighty by the honourable judges, were as
follows:

  (i) That cruelty is inflicted to the animals in the
  course of the sport of bull fights and occasionally a
  bull can get gored and he can be calmed down only by
  putting to sleep. Also occasionally a spectator can be
  gored to death. In fact the immediate cause for the
  writ petition was the fact that notwithstanding the
  killing of a spectator, Xavier Rodrigues, during a
  bull fight organized at Ambaji-Fatorda, near Margao on
  17 September 1996, a further bull fight was scheduled
  to take place on 2 October 1996. That eight months
  earlier an unnamed spectator was also gored to death
  during a bull fight at Guirim.

(ii) That the conduct of bull fights is in contravention of
section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960,
for short called the Act, and therefore is illegal and that the
respondents are aiding and abetting the illegalities.

(iii) That bull fights are associated with social evils of
illegal betting, relating to the fortunes and fate of individual
bulls, and that bull fights have become popular because of the
betting that goes with them.

  (iv) That bull fights are a recent introduction in Goa
  and though initially, no money or gambling was
  associated with them, in recent times, due to the
  patronage of politicians, the frequency of bull fights
  has increased enormously and they have become a
  completely commercial business in which spectators are
  charged Rs 35 as entrance fee and the crowd at a bull
  fight can range anywhere from 500 to 5000, depending
  on the bulls which are engaged for fighting, the
  commercialization being at the cost of cruelty to the
  animals and occasionally to human beings.

(v) That the State cannot be a silent spectator to the cruelty
to animals and choose to be indifferent to the barbaric
treatment given to animals for sheer pleasure of human beings
and cannot shirk the responsibility to take action under the Act
and under the Criminal Procedure Code, and that toleration by
the authorities of the violation of the Act will encourage
lawlessness and social evils.

  In hindsight it may be observed that the respondents
  and the intervenors both relied solely on a single
  line of defence, which proved their undoing. Their
  defence was that cruelty to animals cannot be presumed
  merely because a bull fight is arranged. Cruelty may
  occur only in the course of a bull fight depending on
  the circumstances in each case of bull fights and
  there is no presumption that there will be cruelty to
  animals in the course of each and every bull fight.
  Being so, it is not possible to prohibit bull fights
  under the provisions of the Act. As rightly pointed
  out by the petitioners' counsel, neither the
  respondents nor the intervenors attempted to counter
  the arguments put forth by the petitioners, viz
  cruelty to animals and human beings, betting etc.

In the course of his arguments, the Advocate General, V B
Nadkarni mentioned to the effect that any cruelty inflicted to
the animals in the course of their being butchered for food for
human beings, is exempted from the Act. A moot question is, how
does this cruelty to animals, which is 

Re: [Goanet] In Contempt of Goan Decency, and Indian Democracy (Times of India)

[V M]

Thank you, Marshall. I do hope the momentum gathered to mourn and
protest Bismarque can be gathered and channeled to also follow his
advocacy - against the Vanxim project, for example.

Warm regards,

VM

On Sun, Nov 29, 2015 at 4:04 PM, Marshall Mendonza
 wrote:
> Well said VM. Just what many of us thought and felt.
>
> Regards,
>
> Marshall



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Re: [Goanet] IFFI

[Jose]

Dan.good to read from you.

The 'Funding Perk' ( if true, commensurate and of real benefit to the average 
Goan ) is a good reason for IFFI in Goa.
jc


> On Dec 1, 2015, at 3:43 PM, Dan Driscoll  wrote:
> 
> I think that Goa is where it should be; I have seen *Spotlight *the sad
> story of youth sexual abuse in Boston---likely to get Oscars. I have a lot
> of family relations there, and a niece of mine knew Cardinal Law very well,
> personally.
> 
> No doubt the IFFI is a Central Gov't funding perk that a lot of States are
> envious of.
> 
> As Churchill said, "A preposition is not a word to end a sentence with"!
> 
> 
> On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:48 AM, anamaria desouzagoswami <
> anamariagosw...@rediffmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> People have been criticizing IFFI. That it must go. I have attending as a
>> delegate since 2004 and earlier in New Delhi in 1979 and 1981.
>> 
>> This year the quality of films were excellant. There were no traffic jams
>> at least during the day time till about 5.30pm. After that I am not aware
>> of any traffic jams.
>> 
>> This year there were much less delegates. about 4000 odd, tickets were
>> easily available.
>> 
>> Goa is now a permanent venue for IFFI.
>> 
>> Ana Maria Goswami
>> 

[Goanet] Dec 5,2015 at Navelim: Creative Expression

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا]

Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem's
Department of English is organising a one-day workshop titled
'Creative Expression' on December 5, 2015 at the Dr.
Francisco Luis Gomes District Library, Navelim, Goa, from
9.30 am to 4 pm.

The workshop will comprise of sessions by authors, followed
by a panel discussion involving publishers and editors on how
to get one's work published.

The programme is shaping up as follows:

9.30 to 9.50  Registration
10.00 to 10.30 Inaugural
10.30 to 10.45 Key note Address (Chief guest: Damodar Mauzo)
10.45 to 12.00 Creative Expressions (Jose Lourenco)
12.00 to 13.00 Pictures Speak Louder Than Words (Panteleao Fernandes)
14.00 to 15.00 Panel Discussion (Dr. Fatima Noronha, Leonard Fernandes)
15.00 to 15.30 Interactive Session
15.30 to 16.00 Valedictory

Each college has been invited to depute any two interested
faculty members along with four students to attend the same.
There is a registration fee of Rs 250 per faculty member, but
there will be no fee for student participants.

Contact gca...@rediffmail.com or brendacouti...@gmail.com or
deepaprajith2...@gmail.com or smitna...@yahoo.com

Or confirm telephonically via 7588486799, 9922178489 or
9881940566

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[Goanet] Standing to order for national anthem

[Nelson Lopes]

CONTROVERSY OVER STANDING up FOR National Anthem

The controversy is assuming disproportionate dimension under present
circumstances in which intolerance is the flavour of the season Needlessly
it is turned into a battle and war of words between Hindus and Muslims,
thus aggravating already surcharged atmosphere Every school going  student
i India is ingrained respect for National anthem, unless the people under
scanner never attended any formal schooling to be ignorant about it. It is
another matter why National anthem is introduced  in cinema halls by
legislation, since 2003 in Maharashtra by NCP and mandated to stand in
order. Earlier it was played at the end of the show and doors were locked
till it was over It also states there in that people can exercise their
choice What is disturbing is that spectators take law enforcement in their
own hands and chuck them out  in spite of having valid  tickets,
intimidating, showering with abuses short of physical assault What is their
explanation? Is it downright defiance, knowingly, willingly,
conscienceciously or just mild  indifference? Could there have been better
civilized alternative response? It is only fuelling religious divide,
hatred and animosity. It is pure lumpenism to hackle down for not standing

Even though there is no constitutional codification, legal enforceability,
it is morally binding and is no more personal CHOICE and liberty. but
believe in the cause. Standing up during National anthem is not a barometer
of displaying patriotism publicly .National anthem and flag are National
identities and every citizen must show due respect as  a matter of pride
and honour, Instances of Johny Lever I 1988 taken to task officially, In
2003 Tokyo teachers were castigated for refusing to stand and in 1966 NBA
player was also suspended for same reasons. Showing reverence, respect by a
simple gesture by standing to order for few seconds is an indication of a
cultured, educated , dignified citizen of a Nation.Playing of National
anthem of individual players in soccer team, olympics is drive the sense of
national pride. It is highly debatable as to how carelessly,
disrespectfully people stand during such an exercise without  respect and
dignity

Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

[Goanet] Goa news for December 3, 2015

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

*** Reinaldo Kerala Blasters FC FC Goa ISL season 2 - Goal India
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*** IFFI in Goa: A screen disaster - The Indian Express
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*** Goa Govt is batting on the side of looting miners: AAP - Goa
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ed government's wild accusations against the Goa Foundation for
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*** Cabinet approves six new IITs in AP, Chhatisgarh, Goa, J,
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*** Pilgrims throng Old Goa to honour Goencho Saib - Times of
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*** Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to resolve legal
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*** NIT Goa, IIT Mumbai ink MOU to 'further cooperation' on
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students from Goa to carry out research, as part of their
academics, at the 

[Goanet] Goa news for December 2, 2015

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*** Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters 1-5 FC Goa: Reinaldo
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*** UK, Russia record highest searches to Goa - Financial
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nancial ExpressAs the year draws to an end, Goa emerges as a
favourite among Indian and international travellers to welcome
the New Year. Travel search engine, Skyscanner, witnessed a 91
per cent increase in domestic searches to Goa, and a 63 per cent
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*** Oman Air spreads wings, offers daily flights to Goa - Times
of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: Given the rising demand for direct flights
to Goa, Bengaluru and Kochi, Oman Air is all set to increase the
frequency of its flights from Muscat to 

[Goanet] GOENCHO SAIB

[Nelson Lopes]

Goencho Saib St Francis Xavier

The feast of this univwersal saint and patron of Goa is celebrated annually
on 3 December It is  a very significant pious tradition that  a large
number of pilgrims about 1500  irrespective of faith and caste from Belgaum
and surrounding areas, traverse the arduous journey on foot for 5 days with
 sacrifice, and devout faith. Goans have received the faith on a platter
and are taking things for granted more with ritualistic thanks giving
praise and traditions Various Parishes go on pilgrimages in buses, offering
the sacrifice of the mass with their Parish priest, on days and time
allotted. This the only feast of the saint in Goa that people of all faith
come in deep reverence  to thank for the favours received

Archbishop of Mumbai Rev, Domnic Savio.Fernandes will be the main celebrant
at the solemn ,ass at 10,30 a.m. Archbishop of Goa Daman Diu Rev, Dr Filipe
Neri Ferrao ,  Arch b

Bishop Emeritus Rev, Dr RaulGonsalves, Retired Bishop, Blasco Colaco,
Bishop Alwyn along with galaxy of priests  will concelebrate The masses are
held in Marathi, Tamil,Kanada,French,Spanish,Italian Portuguese Traffic
arrangement, police security,  elaborate orderly management is in place.
Volunteers from different parishes offer their help.

Theme, ‘”Honouring St Francis Xavier, Let us be the fountains of mercy. It
is related to the universal theme of the year: Merciful like the father The
picture of Mary Magdalene and Jesus writing in the sand is depicted too.
Logo of Mercy along with family depicts the backdrop of the main altar. The
Archdiocese of Goa celebrates the year of the family being merciful. The
theme reminds of God`s merciful love calling God`s loving people to spread
the message of Love inaction

Pray  the Goencho Saib continues to protect Goa and its residents from all
perceived evils, natural calamities, etc

SAM FRANCIS XAVIERA,   VHODDA KUNVRA

RAT DIS AMCHEA MOGAN LASTOLEA.BESSANV GHAL SAIBA,DESAR GOYNCHEA

 SAMBALLUN AMKAM GOPANT TUJEA

BEPORVA KORUN SONVSARACHI

DEVACHIN TUEMVEM KHELLI CHAKRI

AMI SOMEST MAGTAUM MOZOT TUZI

KORTAI MHON MILAGRI, MILAGRI

Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

[Goanet] SMILE......................................... IT'S WEEKEND (03/12/2015)

[CAJETAN DE]

ALL BY……

Teacher Silvina was very much admired of her little student (Rayan). Because he 
always keeps his books clean and tidy, andwithout fail he always does his 
homework.


 
One fine day during her class Teacher Silvina asks Rayan:-


 
Teacher Silvina: Rayan


 
Rayan: Yesteacher.


 
Teacher Silvina: You area good boy.


 
Rayan: Thankyou Teacher.


 
Teacher Silvina: I likeyour cleanliness and maintaining your books, keep it up.


 
Rayan: OkayTeacher.


 
Teacher Silvina: But tellme one thing. Does your father helps you with your 
homework?


Rayan: (Answers innocently) No Teacher, he does it all by himself.


 
Cajetan deSanvordem

Kuwait.

 

[Goanet] SP BOSCO GEORGE SHUNTED OUT AS GOA CM WANTS ACHHE DIN FOR HIS CORRUPT BROTHER-IN-LAW

[Aires Rodrigues]

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has further punctured and virtually
ruptured the autonomy of the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) by abruptly
shunting out its head SP Bosco George. This only reaffirms that this
government’s so called mantra of Zero Tolerance to Corruption is just
another hoax. The double talk by the Chief Minister stands exposed as he is
not allowing the law to take its own course.


The transfer of Bosco George is over the Chief Minister’s fury that
his brother-in-law
Ghanashyam Malvankar an officer at the Industrial Development Corporation
was recently arrested while caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 50,
000.


For the ACB to fairly and fearlessly investigate and prosecute the case it
was imperative that Laxmikant Parsekar should have not continued at least
as Home Minister as the ACB would expectedly be subtly arm twisted to hush
up the case or face retribution. And ironically the ACB would require the
sanction of the Chief Minister himself to charge sheet his brother-in-law.


The ACB is a wing of the Vigilance department very independent of the
Police which directly reports to the Chief Secretary. But the ACB is now
sought to be controlled and manipulated by the police at the instance of
the very controversial lackluster IGP Sunil Garg who is virtually calling
the shots at the behest of the Chief Minister.

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Advocate High Court

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Ribandar Retreat,

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

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Twitter@rodrigues_aires


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[Goanet] Foiling electronic snoops in e-mail.

[Con Menezes]

   
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/19/technology/personaltech/foiling-electronic-snoops-in-email.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2FTech%20Fix=click=Technology=Collection=Marginalia=me=article

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[Goanet] Easy listening selection....Gypsy Kings.

[Con Menezes]

Marina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujuumfoyRG8

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[Goanet] Ayodha again.........

[Con Menezes]

 
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Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Bookaroo ... in Goa this weekend (where the authors meet children)

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On 2 December 2015 at 20:58, Alisha Colaço  wrote:

> Where is this supposed to happen? I can't find any address/venue details.
> And do you know if people like me can just come and watch?
>

At the 'Art Park', opposite the old GMC (on DB road). Gomantak Times
writes: Entry forms are available at Gomantak Office, Gomantak Bhavan, St
Inez, Panjim from 10 am to 6 pm, and children will be allowed to register
their names for a maximum of three workshops on a first come first serve
basis. Schools will be allowed bulk booking.

Details from 9881102005 or 98811099247 from 11 am to 5 pm. FN
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Re: [Goanet] Standing to order for national anthem

[Venantius J Pinto]

Corrected:
What is the point of having the anthem played in the theatre? t is
churlish, and feudal to expect people to accord respect in a theatre when
in the first place there was no need to have it played in that venue. How
can such things be considered morally binding. By using that logic there is
little than can be done as we begin thinking in binding terms. Even it will
be akin to seeing slavery as freedom, police brutality being good to keep
us upright, taking bribes being just payment for a job well done. Zalem
maguir.

I recently stood at attention when the US Anthem was played and registered
the surprise on the faces of the police? Why? Think about it? It was for
the feast of St, Martin de Porres.

When did anyone get the feeling that Indians did not have a lumpen streak!
Here let us go with the synonym, vulgar. Vulgarity thrives in many, many of
us. But we smell like roses despite it. Did we not know this? Have we not
seen some of it in those close to us, even in our families? Kitem! --
kuddea, ki zoddea zaleat? It is part of the 5,000 year and counting
civilization. Ask the so called freedom fighters. Nothing can disabuse that
reality, or better yet fact. We like to come across as decent, and some are
truly egalitarian. Most are not, but we manage with the graces we are
given. That is key.

I will add to this: Chintt munxea ulloichya aadim…
Or in baser terms: Think before you link. Compute before you shoot.

On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 7:00 AM, Nelson Lopes  wrote:

> CONTROVERSY OVER STANDING up FOR National Anthem
>
> The controversy is assuming disproportionate dimension under present
> circumstances in which intolerance is the flavour of the season Needlessly
> it is turned into a battle and war of words between Hindus and Muslims,
> thus aggravating already surcharged atmosphere Every school going  student
> i India is ingrained respect for National anthem, unless the people under
> scanner never attended any formal schooling to be ignorant about it. It is
> another matter why National anthem is introduced  in cinema halls by
> legislation, since 2003 in Maharashtra by NCP and mandated to stand in
> order. Earlier it was played at the end of the show and doors were locked
> till it was over It also states there in that people can exercise their
> choice What is disturbing is that spectators take law enforcement in their
> own hands and chuck them out  in spite of having valid  tickets,
> intimidating, showering with abuses short of physical assault What is their
> explanation? Is it downright defiance, knowingly, willingly,
> conscienceciously or just mild  indifference? Could there have been better
> civilized alternative response? It is only fuelling religious divide,
> hatred and animosity. It is pure lumpenism to hackle down for not standing
>
> Even though there is no constitutional codification, legal enforceability,
> it is morally binding and is no more personal CHOICE and liberty. but
> believe in the cause. Standing up during National anthem is not a barometer
> of displaying patriotism publicly .National anthem and flag are National
> identities and every citizen must show due respect as  a matter of pride
> and honour, Instances of Johny Lever I 1988 taken to task officially, In
> 2003 Tokyo teachers were castigated for refusing to stand and in 1966 NBA
> player was also suspended for same reasons. Showing reverence, respect by a
> simple gesture by standing to order for few seconds is an indication of a
> cultured, educated , dignified citizen of a Nation.Playing of National
> anthem of individual players in soccer team, olympics is drive the sense of
> national pride. It is highly debatable as to how carelessly,
> disrespectfully people stand during such an exercise without  respect and
> dignity
>
> Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
>

[Goanet-News] Bookaroo ... in Goa this weekend (where the authors meet children)

[Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=55=Z4ug4gmmanw
http://www.bookaroo.in/year/2015-01/goa/schedule/1449273600&&&/
http://www.bookaroo.in/bookaroo-in-the-city/2015-01/goa/

Dead as a Dodo
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The workshop
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: Venita Coelho
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Hachette India
Synopsis: You thought that Dodos were dead? Come and save the
only living Dodo in the whole world. Join the Animal
Intelligence Agency on their mission to Save the Animals from
Mauritius to the Arctic and back.

Creative Bugs
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Palms
Age Group: 14-16
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: The Mustard Seed Art Company
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the Mustard Seed Company
Synopsis: Unleash your creative juices as you practice both
body and voice techniques in this drama workshop leading to a
short theatre performance.(Limited to 50)

How to Create Your Own Hero
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Studio
Age Group: 8-10
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: Deborah Abela
Sponsor/Supporter: Assisted by the Australian Government
through the Australia Council for the Arts
Synopsis: Deborah Abela is short and not very brave but that
didn’t stop her jumping off a roof as a kid, sleeping next to
alligators and only just escaping from an avalanche. Join her
as she shares the secret of creating her own heroes.

The Poetry Walk
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Stage
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: Bookworm Trust
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Bookworm Trust
Synopsis: Join Bookworm for a walk through the wilderness of
Goan poetry, where you can discover the joy of frogs, rhymes,
rainfall, rhythm, and the land at its most magical

Quilt-A-Thon
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Quilt-A-Thon
Age Group:
Time: 11 am, 12:30 and 15:30
Speaker/s: Bookworm Trust
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Bookworm Trust
Synopsis:
Come stitch, come glue, come weave to create a colourful
quilt of stories.

Let's ROCKET fly a haiku!
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Auditorium
Age Group: 14-16
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Kala Ramesh
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: The haiku becomes a paper rocket which you will
unwrap to understand the magic of a nine word poem! Come and
join in the fun! Discover haiku!(Limited to 50)

Kiwi Indian- Crazy Cultures!
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Stage
Age Group: 6-8
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Vasanti Unka
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the New Zealand High
Commission & the New Zealand Book Council
Synopsis: Vasanti loves words although sometimes as a New
Zealand-Indian they are confusing. Come and listen to her
crazy story which inspired The Boring Book, winner of the NZ
children's book awards!

Sila
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Workshop
Age Group: 12-14
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Lana Hansen
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the Danish Art Foundation
Synopsis: Melting ice-sheets, a raven-boy, a polar bear, a
whale, an eagle, a reindeer, a bully, hunters, a seemingly
impossible quest - all the ingredients for a thrilling
fantasy. Dream or Reality?

Phugadi
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Doodle Wall
Age Group: 8-10
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Shashi Shetye
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: From Doodles to Dances - Phugadi style! (In
Konkani)

When the Camel Walks into the Pages
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Palms
Age Group: 4-6
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Angela Ferrao
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Goa 1556
Synopsis: Do you love large, colourful drawings? Come along,
and encounter a camel-driven story.

Kani Kani Kotwa
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Studio
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Damodar Mauzo
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: Who wouldn’t like to see Mhatarecho Por, son of the
poor old woman, blessed with a rich man’s beautiful daughter?
Can this happen only in our folk tales – and cinemas? (In
Konkani)(Limited to 50)

Monsterlicious Masti with Bookasura
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Auditorium
Age Group: 8-10
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Arundhati Venkatesh
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Duckbill
Synopsis: Join Bala as he uses the power of stories, books
and imagination, to battle Bookasura, the bumbling blundering
book-eating monster! Celebrate Bala’s victory with
bookalicious activities and monsterlicious mazaa!

The Magic in Nine Words! Haiku!
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Workshop
Age Group: 12-14
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Kala Ramesh
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: Here's the most condensed poetry in the world! Come
discover haiku through your five senses! (Limited to 100)

Catch a Butterfly
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Doodle Wall
Age Group: 4-6
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Satomi Ichikawa
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the French Book Office
Synopsis: Let your imagination go wild. Draw the most
beautiful insects you have ever seen.

Stories to Scare
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Palms
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Cheryl Rao
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Mango Books
Synopsis: How do you host a ghost? Be ready to be chilled and
thrilled in equal measure.(Limited to 50)

By the Power of the BG

[Goanet-News] On the tip of a billion tongues: Goa (Roanna Gonsalves)

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا]

Goa today is a thrum of literary and artistic activity, drawing on its
roots as the birth mother of Indian print and publishing culture.
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2015/12/eot_20151215_1105.mp3
Contact Roanna Gonsalves roan...@gmail.com

Also:
Kolkata:
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/earshot/indian-writers:-kolkata/6961362

Delhi:
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/earshot/indian-writers-dehli/6961356

Mumbai:
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/earshot/indian-writers:-mumbai/6957334

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

[Gabe Menezes]

THE SHIRELLES-WILL U STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbxxkwBQk_o

G



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DEV BOREM KORUM

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[Goanet] Goacom Newsclips on 2 December 2015

[goacom newsclips]

Goacom Newsclips 

Calvert seeks interim bail in criminal case 
Colva panchayat member Calvert Gonsalves on Tuesday moved an application 
seeking ...
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1Rll1jW

Ravindra Bhavan presenting an Instrumental Music show
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with Ravindra 
Bhavan...
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1lWz7wi

TTAG for incentives to charters bringing additional tourists 
 The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has sought incentives...
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1NpH5Z3

Francis: No need for major changes in RP 
Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza said there is no need for major changes...
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1lWBUp6

‘Govt has power to renew leases’ 
The state government has justified the renewal of 88 mining leases...
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1LN9m6i

HIV cases on the decline in state, says Dy CM 
Going by the statistics, it is evident that the number of HIV cases in Goa has 
decreased considerably...
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1l6OEte

 New mental health assoc helps families cope with illness 
Taking up the challenge of developing a healthy mindset in the state, a number 
of psychologists ...
Click here to read more...  http://bit.ly/1NGQzBe
Click below link to read more articles
http://bit.ly/1UH2EGq

[Goanet] From: judemit...@gmail.com * Changing Goa (FN)

[Goanet Reformat]

nice reading

[Goanet] From: angelafer...@gmail.com * Re: [Goanet-News] Changing Goa (FN)

[Goanet Reformat]

 Enjoyed reading this.

[Goanet] COMMENTS ON HERALD'S EDITORIALS

[Florian Lobo]

*GOOD COPS AXED TO PROTECT CM'S BRIBE TAKING BROTHER-IN-LAW -Herald*
http://www.heraldgoa.in/Edit/Editorial/Good-cops-axed-to-protect-CM%E2%80%99s-bribe-taking-brotherinlaw/96350.html

COMMENTS:

GOA SU-RAJ PARTY congratulates the Herald editorial and goes a step forward
to deplore and condemn the shunting of SP Vigilance Mr. Bosco George by the
CM & Home Minister of Goa in a vindictive manner and pleads with the
majority of  right thinking people of Goa to FORGIVE HIM FOR  HIS LAPSES AS
HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT EXACTLY HE IS DOING. He seems to have cut off his
nose to spite his  own face.  Through this spiteful and vengeance seeking
act of his,  he is putting the welfare of this State at great risks. Today,
more so than every before, the need of the hour is the promote and support
honest Officers of  the Law enforcing agencies and give them all facilities
and man-power to  go after the crooks that are ruining the name our golden
GOA by cutting corners and helping themselves with what belongs to the
people of Goa, who pay through their noses to keep this state afloat,
preventing it from  sinking  to the bottom of the deep cliff with the
tremendous burden of public debts which is weighing heavily on the heads of
Goa's posterity.

GOA SU-RAJ PARTY, in its ROAD MAP FOR GOA has dedicated the Chapter [I] LAW
& ORDER [4] POLICE of its ROAD MAP FOR GOA to Goa's Honest to core Law
Enforcement Officers and shall see to it that they be honoured through
implementing what has been said in words, thoughts and spirit as under:


*4.  Police:*

*Police Department shall be freed from the interference by the Executive
Branch. It shall be fully equipped to fight crime with modern methods.
Police stations shall be provided with adequate transport/patrol vehicles
fitted with modern communication facilities. Recruitment procedures shall
be streamlined to give equal representation to the main communities of Goa.
The Police force shall be brought under a ‘Civilian Services Board’.  A
public relations bureau shall be set up at the police headquarters which
shall be responsible to implement and oversee the establishment of public
relations desks at each police station to improve police-public relations
at all levels. Such designated officers at every police station shall be
responsible for the building up of the confidence of the public in the
police force, follow-up on criminal complaints and complaints against any
police personnel for dereliction of duties and/or misconduct. Special
programs shall be designed to train all police personnel in matters of
traffic laws, hygiene, good mannerism, handling of telephone and/or
communications systems and public psychology (including mob psychology) and
techniques on how to control mobs, demonstrations and morchas without
resorting to unnecessary violence. *



*Investigating Officers (IOs) in criminal cases shall be held accountable
for shoddy/poor or unsatisfactory investigations resulting in cases being
dismissed by the Courts. This will be taken into account at the time of
considering promotions.*



*The absence of the police on regular beats and/or patrolling during the
night hours has become chronic. Confidence of the public in the police
needs to be drastically improved. Police patrols during night hours shall
be made effective and mandatory. *


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*NO HONESTY IN POLITICS- TOMAZINHO CARDOZO - HERALD*
http://www.heraldgoa.in/Edit/Opinions/No-Honesty-in-Politics/96351.html

COMMENTS:

GSRP strongly believes that Tomazinho Cardozo, with due respect to him, is
burping from a longtime of indigestion caused by politricks more than the
politics that he was a part of.

As a past politician himself and an honourable speaker of the august Goa
legislative Assembly under the then Congress regime, his honesty as
the speaker of the house was in question. However, we give it to him that
he is one hundred per cent right in saying what he says. Truly, politics
has become the  last recourse of crooks with drug mafia and matka kingpins
coming into politics  to subvert the  good name of POLITICS. His retirement
from politics could be one of the reasons that he no longer wants to be
seen supporting the politricks which is being dished out in the  name of
politics. We do consider him to be an honest and an upright person  making
honest statements. However, he should not mix POLITRICKS with POLITICS.
Politics could also be virgin clean if the right SYSTEM is found,
encouraged, elevated and supported. It does not matter that persons who
come into this SYSTEM  to  take it forward are not honest to the core or
are down to earth crooks. The former will have their way in taking the
SYSTEM forward, unimpeded, but those who come into the SYSTEM to manipulate
and milk it to serve themselves shall be left frustrated and shall walk out
of their own volition just like the 

[Goanet] extension of NH17 from Navelim to Jackni band

[Nelson Lopes]

Extension of NH 17 from Navelim to jackni Band

The aquisition of 15 meters on either side of the road was completed in
1988, Precious little is done by NHA to broaden the badly needed. NH17 It
is the responsibility of the NHA, but individual legislators are getting a
mileage for piece meal extensions on the political boundaries, as their
personal contributions One would request for statistics on accidents on
this stretch in particular and which is factually misleading colorful
exercise of justification Earlier too legislators stopped hot mixing at
this point as beyond  it falls in Velim Constituency. The parochial
attitude of extensions and development of NH17 is disgustingly regrettable
.One needs to be reminded about Govt resources on extension of the NH17 to
exclusively benefit the developers of huge building complex .The extension
is at the dead end and needs no reasoning of the avowed, hidden purpose. Ex
legislator made some loud noises immediately about it, but the indifference
subsequently

The bust stop at Navelim Church was demolished during foot path update .It
is the pressing need to shelter commuters from rain and sun, but woeful
kept in abeyance too long. It is hoped that it will also merit attention
for implementation

Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

Re: [Goanet] DEVELOPING GOA AS KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY- NT - COMMENTS

[Florian Lobo]

*DEVELOPING GOA AS KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY- NT *
http://www.navhindtimes.in/developing-goa-as-knowledge-economy/

COMMENTS:
We at GSRP have always been of the opinion that any worthwhile government
which desires to excel in rendering services that should be provided to the
people as its raison d'etre should keep a close 'eye' on the editorials of
the local dailies. Any and all problems, suggestions, opinions and
brick-bats that are displayed in these editorials  are the heart and  soul
of the newspapers and must be taken seriously by governments, especially,
if they mean well of the people of the State/Country.

GSRP congratulates and thanks  Navhind Times' Editorial staff/Editor for
this particular editorial. If the government has any  self-respect or pride
in dishing out  governance to this State, it should  take note  of this
editorial and try to reform its thinking process. It must know that the
moment one tries to impose anything on anyone, suspicions,
rumours, negativity and all sorts of things crop up and people fortify
themselves for a fight, even if the implementation of such projects ,
policies and/or ideas could be beneficial to them in the LONG RUN. The
matter of fact is that our governments do not take people into CONFIDENCE
and try to bull-doz with things like the Electronic City in Tuem, Mandrem,
 and unfortunately meet with a blank wall, like in this case, where people
have distrust on the intentions of the government whether they are good or
bad.

In this connection GSRP wants to showcase its strategies inbuilt into its
ROAD MAP FOR GOA in making the people of cities,towns, villages and wards
the stake-holders in the planning of areas within their jurisdiction with
appeciation accorded to the most deserving, thus bringing out the
COMPETITIVE  edge for best results and overall satisfaction for all.

[III] GENERAL ADMINISTRATION [9][f] BEST CITY-TOWN-VILLAGE AWARDS


*(f) Best City-Town-Village Awards: *

  In keeping with the understanding that a strong and healthy *ward*
will lead to make a strong and healthy GOA, this Party’s Government shall
sponsor special  annual *“Best City-Town- Village Awards”* so that ‘Cities,
Towns and Villages of Goa’ may compete with each other for this award.
Criteria shall be set for this evaluation, such as:- *[i]* Best enforcement
of building regulations and meeting citizen’s needs without breaking laws
and without harassment. *[ii]* Effective garbage disposal. *[iii]* Quality,
maintenance and  illumination of roads and public places. *[iv]* Sanitation
and Hygiene *[v]* Neighbourhood watch. *[vi]* Environment protection
through control of noise, air, water, land pollution. *[vii]* Encouragement
of better quality of life such as creating gardens, children’s play parks
and planting of trees etc. *[viii]* Agricultural excellence, control on
stray animals, proper pavements and drainage system and most importantly
“honouring the sons and daughters of the city, town and village who have
excelled in any field i.e sports, medicine, science social justice etc.
The certification of this award shall be carried out by an independent [all
Goa ] body constituted for the purpose. Through this award, the long
standing developmental demands of the winners shall be granted, such as
school, playground; market; children’s park; community hall; telephone
exchange; hospital/clinic; public toilets; etc. Competitions for this award
shall ensure proper functioning of the Municipalities, village Panchayats
and Comunidades through the generation of interest among the people to
attend the village Gram Sabhas, Municipal and Comunidade meetings and to
take active part in the governance of these bodies.



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[Goanet] Politicians do not retire

[Nelson Lopes]

POLTICIANS DO NOT RETIRE

True they legislate on age of Govt servants et al. Unfortunately there is
no such bar on politicians, Onlly Divine intervention can terminate their
aspirations of expiry date Politicians want to die with boots on for a
glorious funeral., The argument is that between 58-60 people become
senile.’ lose their reflexes, are mentally not alert, prone to illness,
cost more than fresh candidate et al. It also provides openings for
numerous educated, unemployed. Life expectancy has increased and in the
West people still can remain till 75.None of these conditions apply for
politicians. There are those in 80+ and still growing strong. They consider
themselves as fit as a fiddle and will not make any such rules that will
curtail their employment and   enviable perks while in office. There should
be some VRS for these politicians, Modi has made a rule to limit those in
Ministry who are below 75 years at the start

Parikar might have talked about his retirement in all honesty, but he too
cannot be faulted singularly Those who raise the issue, should first put in
their papers, as some of them are too long, sticking like limpets Some
enter through back door of Raja Sabha,  opportunity to reinstate  discarded
lot by the voters. While others will want to be President, Vice President,
Governors, the Party post or any position that will extend their political
life at the fag end of their validity and utility.

Parikar may have retired from one day, given up Goa politics at the behest
of the party but  is still in reckoning for tests and has long, future,
fruitful innings with BJP. Admirably his talents have been recognized with
one of the best, enviable, prestigious posting in Central Ministry. Why
some are excessively rattled by the continuation of Parikar is
understandable ,as they are not able to manipulate with Parikar in the
ring. Goans should honestly be proud of Parikar occupying such an elevated
position

Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

[Goanet] Bookaroo ... in Goa this weekend (where the authors meet children)

[Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=55=Z4ug4gmmanw
http://www.bookaroo.in/year/2015-01/goa/schedule/1449273600&&&/
http://www.bookaroo.in/bookaroo-in-the-city/2015-01/goa/

Dead as a Dodo
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The workshop
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: Venita Coelho
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Hachette India
Synopsis: You thought that Dodos were dead? Come and save the
only living Dodo in the whole world. Join the Animal
Intelligence Agency on their mission to Save the Animals from
Mauritius to the Arctic and back.

Creative Bugs
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Palms
Age Group: 14-16
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: The Mustard Seed Art Company
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the Mustard Seed Company
Synopsis: Unleash your creative juices as you practice both
body and voice techniques in this drama workshop leading to a
short theatre performance.(Limited to 50)

How to Create Your Own Hero
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Studio
Age Group: 8-10
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: Deborah Abela
Sponsor/Supporter: Assisted by the Australian Government
through the Australia Council for the Arts
Synopsis: Deborah Abela is short and not very brave but that
didn’t stop her jumping off a roof as a kid, sleeping next to
alligators and only just escaping from an avalanche. Join her
as she shares the secret of creating her own heroes.

The Poetry Walk
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Stage
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 11:00
Speaker/s: Bookworm Trust
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Bookworm Trust
Synopsis: Join Bookworm for a walk through the wilderness of
Goan poetry, where you can discover the joy of frogs, rhymes,
rainfall, rhythm, and the land at its most magical

Quilt-A-Thon
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Quilt-A-Thon
Age Group:
Time: 11 am, 12:30 and 15:30
Speaker/s: Bookworm Trust
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Bookworm Trust
Synopsis:
Come stitch, come glue, come weave to create a colourful
quilt of stories.

Let's ROCKET fly a haiku!
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Auditorium
Age Group: 14-16
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Kala Ramesh
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: The haiku becomes a paper rocket which you will
unwrap to understand the magic of a nine word poem! Come and
join in the fun! Discover haiku!(Limited to 50)

Kiwi Indian- Crazy Cultures!
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Stage
Age Group: 6-8
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Vasanti Unka
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the New Zealand High
Commission & the New Zealand Book Council
Synopsis: Vasanti loves words although sometimes as a New
Zealand-Indian they are confusing. Come and listen to her
crazy story which inspired The Boring Book, winner of the NZ
children's book awards!

Sila
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Workshop
Age Group: 12-14
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Lana Hansen
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the Danish Art Foundation
Synopsis: Melting ice-sheets, a raven-boy, a polar bear, a
whale, an eagle, a reindeer, a bully, hunters, a seemingly
impossible quest - all the ingredients for a thrilling
fantasy. Dream or Reality?

Phugadi
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Doodle Wall
Age Group: 8-10
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Shashi Shetye
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: From Doodles to Dances - Phugadi style! (In
Konkani)

When the Camel Walks into the Pages
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Palms
Age Group: 4-6
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Angela Ferrao
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Goa 1556
Synopsis: Do you love large, colourful drawings? Come along,
and encounter a camel-driven story.

Kani Kani Kotwa
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Studio
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 12:30
Speaker/s: Damodar Mauzo
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: Who wouldn’t like to see Mhatarecho Por, son of the
poor old woman, blessed with a rich man’s beautiful daughter?
Can this happen only in our folk tales – and cinemas? (In
Konkani)(Limited to 50)

Monsterlicious Masti with Bookasura
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Auditorium
Age Group: 8-10
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Arundhati Venkatesh
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Duckbill
Synopsis: Join Bala as he uses the power of stories, books
and imagination, to battle Bookasura, the bumbling blundering
book-eating monster! Celebrate Bala’s victory with
bookalicious activities and monsterlicious mazaa!

The Magic in Nine Words! Haiku!
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Workshop
Age Group: 12-14
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Kala Ramesh
Sponsor/Supporter:
Synopsis: Here's the most condensed poetry in the world! Come
discover haiku through your five senses! (Limited to 100)

Catch a Butterfly
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: Doodle Wall
Age Group: 4-6
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Satomi Ichikawa
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by the French Book Office
Synopsis: Let your imagination go wild. Draw the most
beautiful insects you have ever seen.

Stories to Scare
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Location: The Palms
Age Group: 10-12
Time: 14:00
Speaker/s: Cheryl Rao
Sponsor/Supporter: Supported by Mango Books
Synopsis: How do you host a ghost? Be ready to be chilled and
thrilled in equal measure.(Limited to 50)

By the Power of the BG

[Goanet] Mark Zuckerberg's donation to the world.

[Con Menezes]

 
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mark-zuckerberg-his-wife-decide-to-donate-99-per-cent-of-facebook-shares-to-charity/1/536414.html

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[Goanet] Carbon footprint of an email etc.,

[Con Menezes]

 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3336556/What-carbon-footprint-email-Report-reveals-real-cost-making-tea-opening-spam.html#i-ad7099e159a0feb8

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[Goanet] Our brains are the same ( male or female)

[Con Menezes]

   
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28582-scans-prove-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-male-or-female-brain/

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Re: [Goanet] IFFI

[Dan Driscoll]

I think that Goa is where it should be; I have seen *Spotlight *the sad
story of youth sexual abuse in Boston---likely to get Oscars. I have a lot
of family relations there, and a niece of mine knew Cardinal Law very well,
personally.

No doubt the IFFI is a Central Gov't funding perk that a lot of States are
envious of.

As Churchill said, "A preposition is not a word to end a sentence with"!


On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:48 AM, anamaria desouzagoswami <
anamariagosw...@rediffmail.com> wrote:

> People have been criticizing IFFI. That it must go. I have attending as a
> delegate since 2004 and earlier in New Delhi in 1979 and 1981.
>
> This year the quality of films were excellant. There were no traffic jams
> at least during the day time till about 5.30pm. After that I am not aware
> of any traffic jams.
>
> This year there were much less delegates. about 4000 odd, tickets were
> easily available.
>
> Goa is now a permanent venue for IFFI.
>
> Ana Maria Goswami
>

[Goanet] Easy listening selection Frank Chacksfield & His Orch

[Con Menezes]

 April in Portugal 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1JhodspPcg

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