Re: [Goanet] IFFI
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
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[Goanet] Carbon footprint of an email etc.,
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[Goanet] Bookaroo ... in Goa this weekend (where the authors meet children)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=55&v=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.
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[Goanet] Our brains are the same ( male or female)
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[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...
THE SHIRELLES-WILL U STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbxxkwBQk_o G -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Goacom Newsclips on 2 December 2015
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)
nice reading
[Goanet] From: angelafer...@gmail.com * Re: [Goanet-News] Changing Goa (FN)
Enjoyed reading this.
Re: [Goanet] DEVELOPING GOA AS KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY- NT - COMMENTS
*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. GSRP www.goasu-raj.org Fb@GOASU-RAJPARTY goasura...@gmail.com Twitter@goasuraj/flory29 9890470896 http://www.goasu-raj.com/gen/news/3653.asp
[Goanet] Politicians do not retire
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] extension of NH17 from Navelim to Jackni band
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
[Goanet] COMMENTS ON HERALD'S EDITORIALS
*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. * GSRP www.goasu-raj.org goasura...@gmail.com Fb@GOASU-RAJPARTY Twitter@goasuraj/flory29 9890470896 http://www.goasu-raj.com/gen/news/3655.asp *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 prov
Re: [Goanet] IFFI
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] Standing to order for national anthem
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] Dec 5,2015 at Navelim: Creative Expression
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 -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ Frederick Noronha http://about.me/noronhafrederick http://goa1556.in _/ P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter @fn Fcbk:fredericknoronha _/ Hear Goa,1556 shared audio content at https://archive.org/details/goa1556 _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ ᐧ
Re: [Goanet] In Contempt of Goan Decency, and Indian Democracy (Times of India)
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 -- #2, Second Floor, Navelkar Trade Centre, Panjim, Goa Cellphone 9326140754 Office (0832) 242 0785
[Goanet] When the State (and the law) decide the fate of a minority sport (Antonio do Rosario Fernandes)
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 e
[Goanet] SP BOSCO GEORGE SHUNTED OUT AS GOA CM WANTS ACHHE DIN FOR HIS CORRUPT BROTHER-IN-LAW
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. 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 www.airesrodrigues.com
[Goanet] Foiling electronic snoops in e-mail.
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[Goanet] Ayodha again.........
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Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Bookaroo ... in Goa this weekend (where the authors meet children)
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 -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ Frederick Noronha http://about.me/noronhafrederick http://goa1556.in _/ P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter @fn Fcbk:fredericknoronha _/ Hear Goa,1556 shared audio content at https://archive.org/details/goa1556 _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ ᐧ
[Goanet] Goa news for December 3, 2015
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 ff spot with a 1-5 mauling of Kerala Blasters which also ended the south Indian side's chances entirely. Kerala Blasters' Indian Super League (ISL) adventure came to a crushing end as they suffered a 1-5 defeat against FC Goa in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHjzo0WTetO07ISUF8zWdQJBGYAiw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779000318956&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/kerala-blasters-vs-goa/2037341/report *** IFFI in Goa: A screen disaster - The Indian Express thers · Beyond the News; IFFI in Goa: A screen ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHXgacy5PJ6CWq3uktZ9hBEBLomqA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779000667022&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/iffi-in-goa-a-screen-disaster/ *** Goa Govt is batting on the side of looting miners: AAP - Goa News ed government's wild accusations against the Goa Foundation for questioning the suspicious renewal of leases to the same mining lobby despite Central Government's directive to auction leases to get the best value. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHRkUa-J0gtde42hQT9oJJYLuo2XQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779002874739&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=6429 *** Delta Corp gets new casino license in Goa - CalvinAyre.com (press release) (blog) tocks/delta-corp-jumps-6-gets-license-for-casinogoa-hotel_4415821.html">Delta Corp jumps 6%, gets license for casino in Goa hotel http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGsU160y53ckOrlmwQWxThLFz7YOQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779003014289&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://calvinayre.com/2015/12/02/casino/delta-corp-new-goa-casino-license/ *** Cabinet approves six new IITs in AP, Chhatisgarh, Goa, J&K, Kerala and Karnataka - Firstpost /16002/six-new-iits-to-be-set-up-in-ap-goa-jammu-kerala-karnataka-and-chhattisgarh">Six new IITs to be set up in AP, Goa, Jammu, Kerala, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHEPpQlp8EYMveTszf_KNLAGY-34g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779003228820&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/cabinet-approves-six-new-iits-in-ap-chhatisgarh-goa-jk-kerala-and-karnataka-2530566.html *** ISL 2015, Week-8 Review: Atletico de Kolkata, Delhi Dynamos, FC Goa reach semis - IBNLive inal spots were sealed with defending champions Atletico de Kolkata, Delhi Dynamos and FC Goa ensuring their places in the play-offs. The eighth week of the ISL ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFIzqKp8GWhU_dWYKJ3_m-H7QPROw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779002539903&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://www.ibnlive.com/footballnext/news/isl-2015-week-8-review-atletico-de-kolkata-delhi-dynamos-fc-goa-reach-semis-1171429.html *** Goa River Marathon 2015 to be held on Dec 13 - Business Standard siness StandardWith online registrations from national and international participants already touching over 2,000, a concerted effort has been made this year to garner more participation from Goa, through practice runs and registration drives held in Vasco and Panjim ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHNJvJmVTP6EeyavANJ5wKR1XociQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779003107053&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/goa-river-marathon-2015-to-be-held-on-dec-13-115120200344_1.html *** Pilgrims throng Old Goa to honour Goencho Saib - Times of India ay novena and spiritual preparations drew to a close. Pilgrims ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGWRQMzmH3iUiHZWqfk1QrLgvfUCg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779003315941&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Pilgrims-throng-Old-Goa-to-honour-Goencho-Saib/articleshow/50018526.cms *** Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to resolve legal tangles for ... - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Recognizing that micro, small and medium scale industries in Goa struggled with legal matters and that legal fees are often prohibitive, the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has decided to organize two sessions on December 4 on legal ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFc5680aOa6WIHHIxqkzBKdNtnp8g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=DI1fVvCBD4eS3AHaoaLAAQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Chamber-of-Commerce-and-Industry-aims-to-resolve-legal-tangles-for-entrepreneurs/articleshow/50010774.cms *** NIT Goa, IIT Mumbai ink MOU to 'further cooperation' on education, research ... - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The National Insti
[Goanet] Goa news for December 2, 2015
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Never said Goa was unsafe for tourists, clarifies Russia - Firstpost o-Goa-as-Russia-strikes-India-off-its-safe-travel-destinations-list/articleshow/49965574.cms">Blow to Goa as Russia strikes India off its safe travel destinations list http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHsrDhT80wJ9wGs3tj44d-5RCmEQw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779000528944&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://www.firstpost.com/world/never-said-goa-or-rest-of-india-was-unsafe-for-tourists-clarifies-russia-2526120.html *** Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters 1-5 FC Goa: Reinaldo hat-trick ends ... - Goal.com ff spot with a 1-5 mauling of Kerala Blasters which also ended the south Indian side's chances entirely. Kerala Blasters' Indian Super League (ISL) adventure came to a crushing end as they suffered a 1-5 defeat against FC Goa in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHjzo0WTetO07ISUF8zWdQJBGYAiw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779000318956&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/kerala-blasters-vs-goa/2037341/report *** Goa: Russians tourists speak out against RIC for tarnishing image - Daijiworld.com ijiworld.comGoa, Dec 1: Russian tourists in the state scoff at news on Goa being an unsafe destination and continue to holiday along the coastal belt and its sandy shores as the season advances to its peak. This is the result of reports that Russia has struck off ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGlqd4fYjbwLfkRqgNdQUpAEfwHsQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779002076403&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=370592 *** 'Embrace of the Serpent' grabs award for Best Film at Goa Fest - India Today aper/tp-national/writers-condemn-goa-govts-clampdown-during-iffi/article7934909.ece">Writers condemn Goa govt.'s clampdown during IFFI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEGx3hJucj0n8JoXP_YkgqYN9vCsg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779000667022&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/embrace-of-the-serpent-grabs-award-for-best-film-at-goa-fest/1/535399.html *** Minors kidnapped from madarsa and gangraped in Goa - India Today irls-from-madrassa-traced-to-Goa-allege-rape/articleshow/49978323.cms">Missing girls from madrassa traced to Goa, allege rape http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFridaENkFvSNuTBlmsNTA8LeszIw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779001101866&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/karnataka-2-minors-kidnapped-from-madrasa-and-gangraped/1/534591.html *** Sania Mirza holidays in Goa with actress Parineeti Chopra - The Indian Express hopra-sania-mirzas-mini-vacation-in-goa-1249182">Parineeti Chopra, Sania Mirza's Mini-Vacation in Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHeqsERUNL5p5SWOUrPGFQN2jzTYQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779000912154&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/sports-gallery/sania-mirza-heads-to-goa-with-actress-parineeti-chopra/ *** 'The Uniform' ('Ganvesh'): Goa Film Bazaar Review - Hollywood Reporter rovoking Marathi first feature that often loses focus over the course of its two-hour running time, The Uniform (Ganvesh) addresses the ills of Indian society in a multicharacter story set around Independence Day. How the country ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGj_2CGKMh0FqQZCEdmh95fmWmTIw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779002196759&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/uniform-ganvesh-goa-film-bazaar-844175 *** Where to get the best resortwear in Goa - Conde Nast Traveller India nde Nast Traveller IndiaHis latest collection was aptly called 'Ahead of the curve'. A true connoisseur of resort fashion, his store is ideal for a languid travel wardrobe and feature the perfect staples to pack for next getaway. 158, near Luis Gomes garden, Campal, Goa 403001.http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEu-LcYBXP4Knohy-s8Z9Z3kLscFw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://www.cntraveller.in/story/top-resortwear-boutiques-to-raid-in-goa/ *** UK, Russia record highest searches to Goa - Financial Express 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 increase in ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEEa0MBSP64zczjjzcQqWO26wYdVg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ijteVqjIKcXZ3gG9gZnACw&url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/travel-tourism/uk-russia-record-highest-searches-to-goa/172764/ *** Oma
[Goanet] GOENCHO SAIB
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)
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.
Re: [Goanet] Standing to order for national anthem
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 >