[Goanet] The True Face of India at its Best (Dhaka Tribune, 6/8/2021)
https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2021/08/06/op-ed-the-true-face-of-india-at-its-best Every four years in predictable rotation, the Olympic Games become another pearl-clutching moment for India’s chattering classes. As every day passes, the nation of 1.3 billion continues to fall far down the medal standings. At the time of writing, it’s ranked 64th in Tokyo, behind the four-way tie of Kyrgyzstan, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Armenia, whose combined population is less than that of Rajasthan. Zoom into those athletes who do win, and it’s apparent that genuinely world-class India is far removed from the images that are usually projected by its triumphalist majoritarians. This is the boxing champion Lovlina Borghoain from Golaghat in Assam, whose rural home is reached by a road that was only begun to be paved after she was guaranteed a medal. It is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu of Imphal in Manipur, whose weightlifting heroics have made her celebrated as “India’s daughter” by the same constituencies that usually treat her people with suspicion for being allegedly insufficiently patriotic. Most compelling is the relentlessly resilient women’s hockey team that pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the sport’s history, by holding off overwhelmingly favoured Australia to make it into the semi-finals. Here is the true face of India at its best: former child labourer Neha Goyal, Nikki Pradhan whose hometown in Jharkhand is controlled by Maoist militias, 21-year-old Lalremsiami of Mizoram, who didn’t speak Hindi or English at all when first selected. Their captain Rani Rampal’s father pulled handcarts to feed his family. All these are invisible Indians from the vast silent majority that serves the whims and fancies of the urban affluent (who comprise at best one-fifth of the country’s population). Once the Olympic Games are over, they will go back to being “the servant class.” In his Mint column this week, Manu Joseph (his 2010 *Serious Men* is one of the best novels of the 21st century) struck bullseye by pointing out “the very existence of Indian athletes of global calibre is not because of India, but in spite of India.” Joseph says “to be young in India and be talented in any sport other than cricket is among the great human misfortunes. The whole nation seems designed to treat every Indian as a poor person. Any comfort, even air-conditioning, is wrongly perceived by administrators as a luxury. If you have ever been on a school or college team, and participated in government-run competitions, you will know how gloomy the sports scene is.” Those responsible for this extraordinarily shabby state of affairs constantly make excuses for their incompetence and mismanagement. As Joseph says, “the talented poor do not know that they deserve better; that it is very easy for their nation to organize meets that start on time, provide bottled water for every athlete, offer hotel accommodation instead of lodging contestants in unused railway compartments, offer shelters so that athletes don’t wait for their events in the hot sun, ensure that girls are not harassed and no one has to endure the petty politics of sports administrators who use sporting federations as spring-boards to low-rung politics.” “Indian nationalism is chiefly about the rich recruiting the poor to do the difficult job of making India proud,” concludes Joseph. This leads to a grotesque situation, where “one of the most unfit societies in the world, with a majority who cannot sprint 50 metres [is] filled with strong opinions about athletes who have reached the global stage despite the mediocrity of their politicians and administrators.” That precise scenario has been playing out at length on social media all through these Olympics. One set of exchanges on Twitter involved the outstanding cricket all-rounder Shikha Pandey (she is the first Air Force officer to play for India), who has been posting infectiously enthusiastic messages of support to the Olympians. On July 31, she posted a meme that means “I’ve got my eyes on you” with the message: “Indian #olympics women athletes to patriarchy right now…and forever.” Amongst some messages of support came the predictable hate: “Stupid westernised bullshit thought process... Get well soon in your head... We are children of Aadhi Shakthi Don't mix sports with your Feminazi crap...” I am a huge fan of Pandey – who belongs to my home state of Goa – and her entire Indian women’s cricket team, which plays with the verve and élan that was long ago sapped from the game of their male counterparts. When I asked her what it takes for Indian women to play sports at the highest level, Pandey responded, “The single most difficult thing about being a sportswoman from and in India is overcoming the social taboos and the cultural baggage that come along.” She said, “Patriarchy is such a vast subject, and its roots are so deep into our system and society. A simple example is - a boy growing up is al
[Goanet] The chair is empty?
we are not in charge said the English man my friend after all colonialism foreign colonialism is dead who is? i ask him no idea maybe cover 19 what does joao want to say?
[Goanet] BHUMIPUTRA ADIKARNI BILL
Bhumiputra adikarni bill Bumiputra Adikarni bill The BJP Govt is under sustained ,unprecedented pressure against it , both about intent and title.The hurry to rush legislation without due process and opposition strategy to boycott facilitated it Lawyers and legal luminaries have opined that it will not stand the test of legal scrutiny.It is clear that it was an act of appeasement to placar vote bank with false hopes . It is illegality per se and amounts to robbing Peter to pay Paul Goa geographically is a small Area and land resource is finite and limited. Conferring ownership rights by allocating House numbers to illegal structure is blatant indiscretion.Already electric and water connections are released to these dwelling units built on encroachment on communidade and private lands.Now to confer ownership rights on rented premises irrespective of other factors and legal contracts is absurdity. Now a piquant situation for accomodation will arise as no one will be prepared to rent the premises ,once bitten twice shy. The Govt, contractors will be forced to provide temporary accomodation to the floating, migrant labour force.Ot may be best fall out of this legislation Years ago Willuam de Curtorim , Francis de Tuem had premonition of this exact situations and warned them to be cautious No one except politicians see merit in this legislation The whole of Goa and organisations, groups have mounted a campaign that has sent jitters in BJP camp forcing a rethink ,retract ,as adverse publicity will damage their electoral prospects at the hustings Besides Mauvin others sitting on the fence ,directing tirade against him are beneficiaries of migrant appeasements and enjoying ring side view Nelson Lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
[Goanet] Monkey bhaat
Monkey Bhat Desh vassiyom India a Nation of 1.3 crore population could show not a single gold medal as yet Boria mujamdar predictions of double digit medals have come to naught Compare number of olympuc medals that great Indian athletes won in comparison with less population ,less popular countries which are by far in disadvantageous condition in comparison with resourceful, scientifically advanced India A great India has no sports minister and time to put in place a sports policy That will not just live on hopes, promises, missed opportunities until next Olympics as a soothing balm at our failures Instead of capitalising,hype at the highest level on dismal performance, start on right earnest right away Provide incentives, training, infrastructure,kits and food supplements Much may have been done but much more needs to be done to meet Olympic standards and success at the pidium First time Nari Shakti is in view MAN KI BHAT SAHI HAI Kya
[Goanet] A Horrendous Nuclear Anniversary Hiroshima
Yes On Aug 6 1946 the US took the decision to drop the Bomb to shorten the War . Three days later another was dropped in yet another city. It is estimated that over 150,000 people die, some pulverized, others by falling debris . Men, wom en and children killed indiscriminately, The explosion travelled at the rate of 182,000 miles per second. All I can say is PEACE ..Let us spend a second at least for the souls of those who perished Adolfo Mascaarenhas Makongo Juu PS During the war MacAuther Wanted to drop yet another Bomb..he was dismissed by Truman
[Goanet] Schedule for Saturday 7th August 2021
CCR TV GOA Channel of God's love✝ You can also watch CCR TV live on your smartphone via the CCR TV App Available on Google PlayStore for Android Platform. Click the link below. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccr.tv4 Email ID: ccrgoame...@gmail.com Schedule for Saturday 7th August 2021 12:00 AM Rosary - Joyful Mysteries 12:24 AM Away from the Madding Crowd - Prof. Nicholas D'Souza 12:43 AM Psalm 118 - Read by Alfwold Silveira 12:49 AM Pray for Goa -1 12:55 AM Pray for Goa - 2 1:00 AM Mass in Konkani for Friday 1:45 AM Bible Project - Messiah 1:52 AM Our Father - in Punjabi 1:54 AM Song - Rup Mhojem Polloi - Fr Eusico Pereira 2:00 AM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister 2:26 AM Devachem Utor - Juanv Avesvor 19 - Vachpi Tancia Pires 2:37 AM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 151 - Don Landdge - Fr Pratap Naik sj 2:44 AM Alcoholics Anonymous - Testimony of Roquezinho D'Souza and Sidney D'Souza 3:18 AM Bhokti Lharam- Bhag 7 3:25 AM Walking in the power of the Holy Spirit - Alfwold Silveira 3:52 AM Katholik Quiz - Manevont Pri. Agnelo de Souza conducted by Shenaya Pereira 4:04 AM Career Guidance - Veterinary Science 4:33 AM InstrumentaL Music - Shanaya Carvalho and Joshua Fernandes - 3rd Anniv 4:48 AM Youthopia - Amanda Rodrigues - Violin - interviewed by Mysticka Deniz 5:11 AM Song - Gonvlliank Bhovman - Cleta Souza 5:16 AM Talk on Magnificat in Konkani by Br Malvino Afonso OCD 5:37 AM Song - Amchem Daiz - Brijesh Vaz - Ashley Fernandes 5:41 AM Kalliz Jezuche - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 6:08 AM Soimbachi ani Povitr Atmeachi ek Kudd - Talk by Mathew Fernandes 6:25 AM Mando - Mogachem Channel -Cleta Sousa Fernandes and troupe -3rd Anniv 6:40 AM Holiness in the Pauline Family - Ven Andrew Borello - Talk by Sr Flora Fernandes 6:57 AM Sokalchem Magnnem - Rogtsakxi 7:00 AM Mass from Archbishops House 7:50 AM Morning Prayer - Martyrs 7:55 AM Mary, Our Mother for all intercessors - Ivy Ferrao 8:31 AM Devachem Utor - 1 Tesalonikekarank - Avesvor 5 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza 8:39 AM Fatherhood - Talk by Kenneth D'Sa 9:10 AM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 153 - Magnnem - Fr Pratap Naik sj 9:20 AM Santam-Bhoktanchim Ladainh 9:30 AM St Cajetan Feast Mass in Konkani from Pastoral Institute, Old Goa followed by Jivitacho Prokas 10:45 AM Pastoral Letter 2021-22 - Intro (E)- Fr Henry Falcao 11:10 AM Song - Gonvlliank Bhovman - Cleta Souza 11:15 AM Bhagevont Zuze Vazache mozotin Bhurgeancher Magnnem 11:18 AM Imtercessions - English 11:30 AM English Mass from Holy Family Convent Chapel, Sancoale. 12:20 PM Angelus - English 12:25 PM Literally Goa - Pogoat (Alfred Almeida) interviewed by Frederick Noronha 12:53 PM Hymns - St Anthony's HS , Galgibaga 1:00 PM Adoration 4 - St Anthony Church, Siolim 1:27 PM Bhurgeanchem magnnem aplea avoi-bapaik 1:30 PM Rosary of St Joseph Vaz 1:54 PM On the Third Day - Eps 5 - Cultivationl Practices for Pest Management Part 1 - Nelson Figueiredo 2:21 PM My Music Videos - Polkeponnantlem Polkeponn - Cielda Pereira 2:30 PM Magnificat (Konkani) 2:32 PM Talk on Magnificat in Konkani by Br Malvino Afonso OCD 2:52 PM Marian Reflections -8 - DCC 3:21 PM Hymn - Saibinichi Bhett Tujea Ghorant - Fr Ronaldo Fernandes 3:30 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet (E) 3:40 PM Emauscho Rosto - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 3:58 PM Hymn - All over the world, the Spirit is moving - Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap) 4:00 PM Rosary - Joyful Mysteries 4:23 PM Song - He's got the whole world in His hands 4:30 PM Senior Citizens Exercises - 8 4:57 PM Our Father - in Punjabi 5:00 PM Praise and Worship - Neville Pinho 5:22 PM Spiritual warfare - Talk by Dr Silvia Noronha 6:00 PM Aimorechen Magnnem 6:04 PM Maria Mai - Talk by Mathew Fernandes 6:20 PM Intercessions - Konkani 6:30 PM Konkani Mass from Archbishop House followed by Jivitacho Prokas 7:20 PM Tell Me a Story - Eps 34 - Joseph's Reunion with his family 7:30 PM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister 7:56 PM Hymn - Shepherd of my Soul - Assenca Fernandes 8:00 PM The Church - One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic - a talk by Dr Sarita Nazareth 8:24 PM Music - Maria Maria - Ivy Ferrao 8:30 PM National Prayer Service 9:32 PM Devachem Utor - 2 Tesalonikekarank - Avesvor 1 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza 9:37 PM Ratchem Magnem 9:54 PM Concert - Vem Cantar(2019) 12 to 15 yrs 10:44 PM Goychea Futtbolachea Vostad Ep 2- Peter Vales interviewed by Daniel de Souza 11:35 PM Tersachem Kont Devachi torsad - Fr.Jose DSouza OFM Cap Donations may be made to: Beneficiary name : CCR GOA MEDIA. Name of Bank : ICICI Bank Branch Name: Panaji Branch RTGS/NEFT Code : ICIC015 Savings Bank Account No : 262401000183
Re: [Goanet] The True Face of India at its Best (Dhaka Tribune, 6/8/2021)
I am beginning to believe that, we Indians are an unfit society. In the many doing so; it will help us see our frailties better - the extent to which we turn a blind eye on most measures of sanity, our wanton hubrises, as also, the lackadaisical concerns to be treated as human beings! -venantius j pinto On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 5:59 AM V M wrote: > > https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2021/08/06/op-ed-the-true-face-of-india-at-its-best > > Every four years in predictable rotation, the Olympic Games become another > pearl-clutching moment for India’s chattering classes. > > As every day passes, the nation of 1.3 billion continues to fall far down > the medal standings. At the time of writing, it’s ranked 64th in Tokyo, > behind the four-way tie of Kyrgyzstan, Dominican Republic, Colombia and > Armenia, whose combined population is less than that of Rajasthan. > > Zoom into those athletes who do win, and it’s apparent that genuinely > world-class India is far removed from the images that are usually projected > by its triumphalist majoritarians. > > This is the boxing champion Lovlina Borghoain from Golaghat in Assam, whose > rural home is reached by a road that was only begun to be paved after she > was guaranteed a medal. > > It is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu of Imphal in Manipur, whose weightlifting > heroics have made her celebrated as “India’s daughter” by the same > constituencies that usually treat her people with suspicion for being > allegedly insufficiently patriotic. > > Most compelling is the relentlessly resilient women’s hockey team that > pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the sport’s history, by holding > off overwhelmingly favoured Australia to make it into the semi-finals. > > Here is the true face of India at its best: former child labourer Neha > Goyal, Nikki Pradhan whose hometown in Jharkhand is controlled by Maoist > militias, 21-year-old Lalremsiami of Mizoram, who didn’t speak Hindi or > English at all when first selected. Their captain Rani Rampal’s father > pulled handcarts to feed his family. > > All these are invisible Indians from the vast silent majority that serves > the whims and fancies of the urban affluent (who comprise at best one-fifth > of the country’s population). Once the Olympic Games are over, they will go > back to being “the servant class.” > > In his Mint column this week, Manu Joseph (his 2010 *Serious Men* is one of > the best novels of the 21st century) struck bullseye by pointing out “the > very existence of Indian athletes of global calibre is not because of > India, but in spite of India.” > > Joseph says “to be young in India and be talented in any sport other than > cricket is among the great human misfortunes. The whole nation seems > designed to treat every Indian as a poor person. Any comfort, even > air-conditioning, is wrongly perceived by administrators as a luxury. If > you have ever been on a school or college team, and participated in > government-run competitions, you will know how gloomy the sports scene is.” > > Those responsible for this extraordinarily shabby state of affairs > constantly make excuses for their incompetence and mismanagement. > > As Joseph says, “the talented poor do not know that they deserve better; > that it is very easy for their nation to organize meets that start on time, > provide bottled water for every athlete, offer hotel accommodation instead > of lodging contestants in unused railway compartments, offer shelters so > that athletes don’t wait for their events in the hot sun, ensure that girls > are not harassed and no one has to endure the petty politics of sports > administrators who use sporting federations as spring-boards to low-rung > politics.” > > “Indian nationalism is chiefly about the rich recruiting the poor to do the > difficult job of making India proud,” concludes Joseph. This leads to a > grotesque situation, where “one of the most unfit societies in the world, > with a majority who cannot sprint 50 metres [is] filled with strong > opinions about athletes who have reached the global stage despite the > mediocrity of their politicians and administrators.” > > That precise scenario has been playing out at length on social media all > through these Olympics. One set of exchanges on Twitter involved the > outstanding cricket all-rounder Shikha Pandey (she is the first Air Force > officer to play for India), who has been posting infectiously enthusiastic > messages of support to the Olympians. > > On July 31, she posted a meme that means “I’ve got my eyes on you” with the > message: “Indian #olympics women athletes to patriarchy right now…and > forever.” > > Amongst some messages of support came the predictable hate: “Stupid > westernised bullshit thought process... Get well soon in your head... We > are children of Aadhi Shakthi Don't mix sports with your Feminazi > crap...” > > I am a huge fan of Pandey – who belongs to my home state of Goa – and her > entire Indian women’s cricket tea
[Goanet] Goa News 7th August 2021
7th August 2021 Goa News in Konkani Language. Please enjoy watching, subscribe if you haven't and share with family and friends especially those living overseas. https://youtu.be/UoU8XnfVdGo
[Goanet] SECURITY OF JUDGES MUST BE ENSURED
The recent hit and run case at Jharkhand in which the Dhanbad Additional District and Sessions Judge Uttam Anand was crushed to death while on his morning walk was very outrageous and should be thoroughly investigated from all angles given that the departed Judge was hearing important cases against the mafia in Dhanbad. This chilling case should ring alarm bells and act as an urgent eye opener on the lack of proper facilities and security cover for Judges. In Goa, while politicians have a fleet of Government vehicles to ferry them and their families around with more than enough security, we sadly have some lower court judges precariously traveling by public transport and even on a two wheeler. This is an unacceptable situation putting the lives and the wellbeing of our Judges in jeopardy especially in view of the alarming increase in crime that our once very peaceful State is now witnessing. It is a travesty of justice that the judiciary despite being one of the three pillars of our democracy does not enjoy the same privileges as the other two pillars, namely the Legislature and the Executive. Steps must be taken to ensure that every Judge be given a designated official vehicle with a Personal security officer at all times. This is the least that is expected from the Government to ensure that every Judge is safe and secure while we never witness a repeat of the Dhanbad tragedy in Goa. This would also give the Judges and their families the much needed peace of mind enabling the Judges to discharge their duties fearlessly at the Temples of Justice. Adv. Aires Rodrigues C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.in
[Goanet] Link for webinar on Grief
My registration has been acknowledged and a ticket number given. Please advise whether I will get a link to get into the webinar Thank you Regards Edith Cassel Sent from my iPhone
[Goanet] Eng Francis Bomdin Lopes memorial award
Eng Francis Bomdin Memorial award Master Manas Manoj Desai Patil , Regina Mundi High School , Chicalim scoring 550 marks at SSC 2021 ,stands first amongst the students of ZACL(Utilities) employes He receives Rs 10 ,000= along with citations.Son of Manoj B Patil (C.M.)/MRS Shucita M.Patil The award is under P.CTrust Nelson Lopes Chairman
