Re: [Goanet] Goa's Mining Dilemma
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/to-mine-or-not-to-mine-decade-later-goa-dilemma-continues-101661884465097-amp.html Anish Esteves Follow: @AEthejourno www.anishesteves.home.blog Subscribe:https://anishesteves.substack.com/
[Goanet] Nisha da Cunha (Anish Esteves)
Nisha da Cunha , the acclaimed educationist who revolutionised elementary schooling in Goa through inclusive, activity-based learning at the two institutions she founded — Nisha’s Play School and Shiksha Niketan — passed away on Saturday morning. She was 63. Da Cunha was also the principal of both the schools and was considered by many to be a pathbreaker in the field of education, giving equal emphasis to literacy, life skills and psychosocial development of each of her students, especially the weakest. The schools, which began out of a flat in the Housing Board colony at Porvorim over 30 years ago, are now housed in child-friendly, green buildings at Torda. The structures were painstakingly designed by her architect husband Gerard da Cunha , and sport an amphitheatre and spaces for music, dance and art. Da Cunha pioneered the concept of ‘circle time’, an initiative that focuses on the emotional well-being of students by addressing varied issues such as the meaning of friendship, bullying, anger management and bereavement. She also promoted workshops on sexuality education for parents, to help them address questions on the subject from their children. Health check-up camps for children of both schools are a regular feature each academic year, as is ‘market day’, which enables students to learn the nuances of shopping while honing their math and social interaction skills. Source: TOI Anish Esteves Follow: @AEthejourno www.anishesteves.home.blog Subscribe:https://anishesteves.substack.com/
Re: [Goanet] BJP's obsession with Congress Mukt Bharat and Goa
https://www.google.com/amp/s/wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/politics/bjp-s-obsession-with-a-congress-mukt-bharat-hits-a-new-low-in-goa-122071701056_1.html Anish Esteves Follow: @AEthejourno www.anishesteves.home.blog Subscribe:https://anishesteves.substack.com/
Re: [Goanet] My Asia Times Piece (Anish Esteves)
https://asiatimes.com/2022/03/key-takeaways-from-indias-state-elections/ "The Congress has a strong ground-level organization in many states and cannot be written off. However, the road ahead will be tough", I write for Asia Times... Anish Esteves Follow: @AEthejourno www.anishesteves.home.blog Subscribe:https://anishesteves.substack.com/
Re: [Goanet] India's Hate Speech Woes (Anish Esteves)
My piece in the Asia Times; On January 12, the Supreme Court of India issued notices to the Uttarakhand government and the Delhi Police seeking action against the perpetrators of hate speech against the Muslim community in the “Dharam Sansad” religious assembly held last year in Haridwar and at a congregation in Delhi. The actions of the apex court came as much-needed relief after the religious conclave brought shame to the country and its constitutional values. Also read: Right-wing hate speech poisons India’s elections >From the toxic calls for genocide and violence to an open call for arms, and the fantasy of a “Hindu Rashtra” to vitriolic Muslim-baiting, the hate speech unleashed at the Dharam Sansad was deeply offensive. The organizer, Prabhodanand Giri, was himself seen asking the Hindus to do what was done in Myanmar, in an indirect reference to the ouster of Rohingya Muslims from that country. It is no surprise that most of the so-called religious speakers at the gathering are seen as being close to leading politicians from Uttarakhand. Videos of the gathering have been widely shared on social media platforms such as Twitter, YouTube, and Whatsapp for the past few weeks. The hate speech has been condemned even in international quarters, with foreign media covering the incident. Yet government has displayed profound silence, and this is a worrying sign. The lack of action from the authorities lends itself to numerous questions. Most important, on what basis did the Uttarakhand government give permission to the organizers of the Dharam Sansad? The slow response of the police is a clear indication of the degree to which right-wing majoritarian nationalism has gripped the nation. Though the Uttarakhand state police have registered a First Information Report (FIR), as of this writing only one arrest, that of Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, has been made. The police, government officials, and political leaders stood by as these offensive speeches were delivered. The rising incidence of hate speech and right-wing activism in India have not gone unnoticed. For example, in the aftermath of former US president Donald Trump’s visit to New Delhi in February 2020, when violence broke out in the national capital, a petition was filed before the Delhi High Court, demanding registration of FIRs against the politicians who were involved in alleged hate speech. Notices were even issued to the local police. It is a different matter that two years have since gone and there has been no action on the case. However, it is important to note that the existing laws dealing with hate speech are ineffective and need to be strengthened. While the Supreme Court has asked the lower courts to review the interpretation of hate speech, there has been a lack of judicial guidance on the matter. As a result, we are seeing discordant judicial outcomes on hate speech. Legislative provisions to combat hate speech must be enacted as early as possible. There are several provisions in the Indian Penal Code against hate speech, but the recent instances reinforce the fact that the administration is least bothered about combating such hateful rhetoric. Unfortunately, the majoritarianism that we are witnessing is threatening the rights of constitutional minorities. It is up to Indians to stop the rising tide of majoritarianism in whatever way they can. The calls for genocide and ethnic cleansing made at the Sansad in Haridwar were intended to create an atmosphere of fear and confusion among the country’s minorities and also to intensify the attacks against them. At this crucial juncture, it is wise to ask ourselves, what kind of democracy do we Indians wish to leave for our future generations? The political discourse of the country has been muddied by numerous instances of hate speeches in recent times. India’s social fabric lies in tatters, with hate speech posing a grave threat and corroding the very foundation of our democracy. Strict action is the need of the hour for those who advocate violence through hate speech. If hate speech continues to go unchecked, the collapse of our beloved republic would be inevitable. It is time India’s apex court reasserts its role as a protector of the fundamental rights of the citizens. India’s citizens too have an integral role to play in reversing the polarization that has been caused. Anish Esteves
Re: [Goanet] My Piece (Anish Esteves)
A Future For The Past: A Case for Conserving Goas Heritage (Anish Esteves) Over the past few years, on myriad visits to Goa, one of the things that have struck me the most is its enchanting beautiful houses and heritage buildings. For a Bomoicar like me, nothing has been as intriguing as Goas sprawling houses that are a relic of its rich tapestried past. As Goa completes 60 years of liberation from Portuguese rule, one of the foremost challenges lies in conserving and restoring its heritage. Goa, having been a Portuguese colony for more than four centuries, there is a strong influence of Portuguese architecture all over this former Portuguese enclave. Just like its people, Goas houses too are steeped in folklore, myths, and stories. Each of them has a different story to tell; they narrate the passage of History. They hold many secrets and tell you the story of how people lived, how they worked, and what it meant to them to be Goan. They are a witness to the laughter, tears, fears, music, and quarrels, long after its inhabitants have gone. With its elegant balcao, oyster shell windows (also called carepas), Mangalore tiles roofing, and elegant facades, coupled with groves of mango, casuarina, and cashew trees surrounding them, Goas houses have a distinct charm of their own. They are an aesthetic world in themselves. These Goan houses were built by master craftsmen and masons who toiled day and night to produce the kind of houses that lasted for generations. Many houses have been built by families who have dominated diverse fields from Medicine to Law, and from Politics to Religion. Take the case of the centuries-old Figuereido House situated in sleepy Loutolim, built by the illustrious Figuereido family which has given birth to numerous lawyers, politicians, and diplomats. Said to be older than the Taj Mahal, the house boasts of treasure troves from the colonial past. With the onset of liberation in 1961 and subsequently the implementation of the Agricultural Tenancy Act of 1964, there was a sea change in the way Landlords dealt with their tenants. It was a matter of the land no longer bringing in the money. Thereafter, many landlords struggled to maintain their rambling houses, with many selling off precious heirlooms and pieces of antique furniture to pay the astronomical repair costs. Many of these grand houses have been abandoned for decades and have become a shadow of their past splendour. With little help from the government, these buildings have become more associated with vandalism and trespassing. Many beautiful houses have fallen into disrepair and would require a huge amount of work, for them to be restored to their past glory. Some of these houses have been emptied of their precious contents by marauding antique dealers. There are many other reasons why Goa is losing her houses very rapidly. One, There is the cost element in maintaining these old structures. There is a shortage of experienced hands to refurbish the wooden doors and windows, repair the trusses of the roof and even remove and refit the roof tiles before the onset of the yearly monsoon. Two, in many families, there are a plethora of heirs to just one house. In this case, the families think it is better to dispose of the house and distribute the money among the relatives. Many houses have also become the subject of protracted court battles- with families having been ripped apart because some of its members want to grab a larger portion of the family estate. Three, the Politician- real estate mafia. The real estate boom is threatening to affect the heritage structures across Goa. Dubbed as Portuguese houses by real estate upstarts on the prowl from the Delhi- NCR region, these houses are rapidly changing hands these days. The politicians in connivance with the Real estate mafia are out to destroy Goa’s heritage. So, how can Goas precious houses be preserved? There are many ways in which Goans can maintain these slices of history. One, the adaptation of old houses as boutiques or guest houses. Many, like Panjim Inn, for example, a former residence have been converted into homestays. Two, there is also a need to grade and map all the heritage structures in the state. A robust discussion on how to have a sound architectural policy to preserve these structures is the need of the hour. Three, funding is another aspect that needs to be looked into. Families owning heritage houses need to get adequate funds and concessions, so that maintenance of their properties is easier. Goas most enduring legacy is its Indo- Portuguese architecture scattered all across the state. These houses need to withstand the vagaries of time. Says Maria Inês Figueira, director of Fundação Oriente’s delegation in India that collaborates in conservation and restoration projects of public heritage structures, “The future of Goas heritage houses will be for their owners to decide. Their uniqueness in the subcontinent panorama makes these buildings valuable
Re: [Goanet] Lessons from 9/11 (Anish Esteves)
Lessons from 9/11 ( by Anish Esteves) Disclaimer: This is an edited version of my letter that was published in 'O Heraldo'. Views from two experts have been added Today 11th September marks the twentieth anniversary of the ghastly terror attacks that shook America and the world. Twenty years have passed, and America, which set out to reshape the world order in the aftermath of the attacks, finds itself in a difficult position. The war on the Taliban by the U.S. which began well turned out to be hopeless and messy. We now have a situation where the Taliban is back. So, what lessons have the world learned from 9/11? Here are three lessons we cannot forget. One, September 11 was the worst disaster experienced in centuries. It showed us that every country is vulnerable. The traumatic events of that day reverberated across the globe and found the world wanting. The events of 9/11 showed the people of the world that they are indeed under threat from Terrorism. They still are. Perhaps, a responsive system needs to be created for countries to deal with threats in the future. Two, the world community has understood the need for collaboration. This means that governments and law enforcement agencies work hand in hand to eliminate the threat of terrorism. The rise of sophisticated technology means that sharing of information has become much easier than before. Three, the fight against terror continues. The fight against terrorism is far from over and this is the biggest lesson we draw from 9/11. A lot has been done and a lot needs to be done to eliminate the catastrophic threat of terrorism. No country can afford to ignore the threat of terrorism. Says Husain Haqqani, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the U.S., “The U.S. had lost all interest in Afghanistan after the Soviet withdrawal. The lesson of 9/11, which seems to have been forgotten now, was that walking away from a problem does not end it. Islamist terrorism followed America home from remote Afghanistan and the threat is not over just because Americans want to believe it is over.” “The biggest lesson is that overreacting and overreaching in response to terrorism gives terrorists exactly what they want. We need to respond to terrorism but not in a way that doesn’t undermine core values of our societies,” says Steve Clemons, a foreign policy commentator. As we remember the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, we keep in mind the people we've lost to terrorism since the attacks. We only pray that the world becomes a better place in times to come.
Re: [Goanet] Afghanistan becoming a fertile ground for terrorism? (Anish Esteves)
>From my latest Substack newsletter: Afghanistan becoming a fertile ground for terrorism? (Anish Esteves) Even as Thousands of people were preparing to leave conflict-ridden Afghanistan, last Thursday was a dark day when two bombs exploded outside Hamid Karzai Airport. At least 103 people were feared to be killed, while 143 people were injured, including children. These blasts threw evacuation plans of not only the U.S. but also of other countries in jeopardy. Governments around the world gave warnings to their citizens about threats in the country. Moreover, the attacks underscore the fact that the Taliban is facing a tough time as it seeks to form a government there in Afghanistan. Experts fear Afghanistan will become a breeding ground for terrorism once again. Says Seema Sirohi, Economic Times columnist in an email to me, “The Kabul Airport attack was a fair warning of what may come in the future as various terrorists regroup and use Afghanistan once again as a launching pad. The Taliban have to prove they can govern and exercise control because the international community is watching. There is a serious concern in Washington whether the Taliban can be effective. No one is letting their guard down.” She adds, “For India, the situation is extremely dangerous because of the role of Pakistan's ISI in supporting various terrorist groups over the years. India is in direct line of fire”. Clearly, the Taliban has a tough task ahead. The Taliban must confront violence efficiently and keep the people of the country safe.
Re: [Goanet] India@75: Country celebrates success amid challenges (Anish Esteves)
Today, 15th August marks the 75th year of India’s Independence from British Rule. The theme of this Independence day is ‘Nation First, Always First’. While the fight for Independence was a long and arduous task, India has made great strides over the past few decades. However, with challenges ranging from the raging pandemic to a sinking economy, and from the climate crisis to the degeneration of Indian democracy (Read ‘Electoral Autocracy’), the road ahead lies bumpy and full of challenges. However, it is easy to focus only on the negative aspects. There are positive sides too. So, I asked a few prominent people about what they thought was India's biggest 'Achievement' as it celebrates its 75th Independence Day: Here are some of them: *Clyde Crasto, NCP Spokesperson* : "Information Technology". * Damodar Mauzo, Konkani Novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner*: "Railway network, the Green Revolution and Operation (Milk) Flood (also called white revolution)". *Avirook Sen, Journalist and Author of 'Aarushi, 2015'*: "Our greatest achievement is our shared understanding that everyone who grows a beard is not Rabindranath Tagore". *Eugenio Viassa Monteiro, Author of 'The Rise of India' and co-founder of the prominent Portuguese business school, the AESE*: "For me, it is the mastering of IT and the fabulous pool of IT Scientists India prepared." Overall, India has evolved into a vibrant democracy over the years and has achieved important milestones. However, a lot needs to be done in future. Besides, a reduction in divisions based on caste, creed and religion will go a long way in helping India’s cause. Wishing you a Very Happy Independence Day!!! Anish
Re: [Goanet] Why the Goa Bhumiputra Bill is a Sham (Anish Esteves)
Re: Why the Goa Bhumiputra Bill is a Sham (Anish Esteves) While the entire country was celebrating its delightful wins at the Olympics, there was something controversial happening in India’s smallest state. The Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarni Bill (2021) was passed in the Goa Assembly. Facing flak from the indigenous tribal population of the state, the state government is mulling to drop the word ‘Bhumiputra’. Among other things, the bill seeks to “recognize anyone living in the state for over 30 years as a “son of the soil” and enables them to claim ownership of their house, built before 1st April 2019. While introducing the bill in the assembly, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the bill will help the native Goans who do not own the land on which their houses were built, to live with dignity. The opposition, including Congress, fiercely criticized the bill and staged a walk-out from the house saying it merely seeks to regularize the illegal constructions that have taken place over the past few years. However, beyond the rhetoric, while the Bill stands withdrawn, here’s why the Bhumiputra bill is a sham for the smallest state that is increasingly becoming beset with major problems year after year. Goa’s migrant problem: According to estimates in the public domain, a large segment that is around 19% of the Population of Goa consists of migrants, mostly from Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh besides other states. Over the past few decades, with increasing industrial activities and the expansion of tourism, the migrant population has increased to a large extent, especially in pockets like Calangute, Mormugao, Vasco, and Dabolim among other places. While all political parties have made promises to the migrants ahead of every election, none have fulfilled them, to say the least. Moreover, for the BJP, which lost its tallest leader Manohar Parrikar in 2019, the party is feeling the pinch, because of dissatisfaction among its ranks. It seems that to retain its voter base, the party has brought in this bill to tap into the migrant population. If the government was serious about the concerns of the migrants, what stopped it from bringing the Bill in the past four years of its tenure? The government has the numbers in the house; it’s a different matter that the numbers were engineered after defections. Encroachments in the State: While the State Government claims that the bill will help the migrants to own the land, the view of the opposition cannot be dismissed. Porvorim MLA and former minister Rohan Khaunte was quoted by local media as saying “the bill appears to have come to protect those involved in land grabbing and illegal encroachment”. True, in a very small state where people’s ancestral properties are increasingly being grabbed by the land mafia and encroachers, this bill is a tool to further cater to their interests. The Government needs to take the local populace into confidence before coming out with such bills. While the State government has welcomed suggestions for the Bill from the public, the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarni Bill is truly a sham and must be opposed at all costs. When the Bill is reintroduced, one hopes that the opposition, civil society organizations, and the local and national media play a constructive and effective role in opposing this bill to the fullest extent.
Re: [Goanet] Remembering Fr. Stan Swamy (Anish Esteves)
Remembering Fr Stan Swamy- The Champion of Jal, Jungle, and Zameen by Anish Esteves On the afternoon of 5th July, hours before a hearing of Fr Stan Swamy’s Bail application at the Bombay High court was scheduled to come up, came the grim news. He had passed away a few moments earlier. A wave of shock and grief gripped the country and the world at large. Born in a tiny hamlet of the southern state of Tamil Nadu on 26th April 1937, Fr Swamy was instrumental for his activism with regards to the downtrodden and the Adivasis. Fr Swamy engaged with the tribal people of Jharkhand and also wrote extensively on their plight and offered solutions. As an Activist, he campaigned vociferously whenever the tribals suffered atrocities at the hands of the government or were denied their rights. Fr Swamy always believed that tribal activism is the best way to effect changes in the tribal society. Be it water rights, land rights, or even constitutional rights, Fr Swamy tirelessly took up various issues that concerned the tribal community. In fact, in the year 2016, he conducted a study on Adivasi prisoners and found that the proportion of undertrials languishing in jails is far higher than their proportion of the population! Fr Swamy’s case will forever remain a blot on the country’s history. Having being held on charges under the Indian Penal code and the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the controversial Bhima Koregaon violence case, Fr Swamy was arrested in October of 2020 from his house in Ranchi in the eastern state of Jharkhand. Fr Stan applied on health grounds for bail, only to be rejected by the court. Suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Fr Swamy asked for a sipper, so that he could drink water without spilling it. However, the jail authorities rejected his request. Fr Swamy’s incident also brings to focus the tyrannical use of the Unlawful (Activities) Prevention Act, also known as the UAPA. One observes that this law is being applied in cases that have nothing to do with terrorism per se. Ironically, when the Elgar Parishad riots took place in 2018, Fr Swamy was not present at the location. "I have never been to Bhima Koregaon for which I am being accused," he had once said. Yet, he was accused by the NIA of being involved in activities of Maoist organizations and receiving funds. Father Stan Swamy was a legend. The only way we can pay a tribute to him would be by taking the tribal community into confidence and hearing their concerns. He shall be an inspiration for generations to come. Anish Esteves @AEthejourno www.anishesteves.home.blog
Re: [Goanet] My Tribute to Lambert Mascarenhas (Anish Esteves)
A Tribute to Lambert Mascarenhas: Journalist par Excellence Today, at a time when journalism is passing through turbulent times, when media houses are facing huge losses, journalists are being laid off and when governments are stifling dissent, the death of Lambert Mascarenhas is a huge blow to journalism. Lambert symbolised an era of journalism that was intellectual, and in which journalists fearlessly spoke truth to power. Born to an illustrious doctor in the quaint sleepy village of Colva in Salcete, Goa, Lambert began his early education in Poona. Later, he graduated from the prestigious St. Xavier's College, Mumbai in English Literature. He began his career reporting for Bombay Standard, after which he joined 'Bombay Sentinel' and 'Onlooker'. All hell broke loose in the year 1948, when on a visit to Goa, he wrote columns on the political situation in Portuguese Goa. Soon, the government took notice of his writings and he was sentenced and put in prison. One of the crowning moments of his career came in 1956, when he became editor of the 'Goan Tribune', succeeding Prof. Aloysius Soares. The Goan Tribune espoused the cause of Goa's freedom and Lambert was very passionate about this cause. In fact, he vowed not to get married until Goa was liberated! Later after Goa's Liberation, Lambert co- founded the 'Navhind Times'. As Editor, he was very accommodative and listened to the views of his colleagues. In 1966, he founded the monthly magazine 'Goa Today' and became its first editor. An author of numerous publications, Lambert's most famous work is 'Sorrowing Lies my Land'. In this work, he wrote about the so- called 'Exodus' of people from Goa, due to unbearable curbs on people's rights and of course the availability of better life. Ironically, Goa faces an almost similar situation even today- migration of people abroad, the defections of elected representatives, corruption, false promises, neglect et cetera. Overall, his articles revealed a deep understanding of issues that plagued Goa and provided for good insights. A recipient of myriad awards, Lambert was awarded the Laxmidas Borkar Memorial Award for journalism in 2004. He has also been awarded Goa's highest civilian award, the Gomant Vibhushan, besides, the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in the year 2015. Mascarenhas leaves behind a rich legacy of journalism that very few people can match. May his soul rest in peace! Anish Esteves
Re: [Goanet] Remembering Sunderlal Bahuguna (Anish Esteves)
Remembering Sunderlal Bahuguna As the world braces to reduce carbon net emissions, the issue of deforestation comes to mind. And one man who was synonymous with deforestation in India was the late Sunderlal Bahuguna. Bahuguna, who was known as the Architect of the Chipko Movement, passed away last week. He taught communities to hug trees, in order to protect them. He gave the slogan of 'Ecology is Permanent Economy'. The Chipko Movement brought the world's attention to the burning issue of deforestation. An important aspect of the Movement was the inclusion of women. Women in the Himalayas embraced trees and ties Rakhis to them. When the Tehri Dam project was proposed, Bahuguna was staunchly against it. He sat on fasts, often stretching upto many weeks. In fact, he even shaved his head, before going to protest at the site of the Tehri Dam. A man of true Gandhian Principles, Bahuguna lived in a small ashram and believed in Non- Violence. He was a vanguard of sustainable livelihood. He also spoke about the need to use wind energy and solar power. He lived his life in true simplicity and did not believe in ostentatious living. Sunderlal Bahuguna will forever be remembered as the man who protected India's forests and he shall be a model for future generations to emulate. Bahuguna's demise is a huge blow to the environmental community, not just in India, but across the globe. Anish Esteves @AEthejourno www.anishesteves.home.blog
Re: [Goanet] India Vaccine Ready by Jan '21? (Anish Esteves)
India Vaccine ready by Jan '21? (Anish Esteves) On July 27, the world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study by the US government got afoot with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers ready to receive shots. Across the pond, the Oxford Uni and AstraZeneca COVID-19 trials are underway, in the race for a solution. Renu Swarup, Secretary of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) confirmed that 5 sites across the country are ready for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine phase 3 human trials. The Pune-based Serum Institute Of India (SII), the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world, has been chosen by Oxford -AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it is ready. Adar Poonawalla, CEO of SII, said, “It is too early to comment on the vaccine’s price. However, we will keep it under 1,000 per dose.” Furthermore he suggested that it is extremely likely that the COVID-19 vaccine would require two or more doses, like in the case of antidotes for measles and other diseases. The vaccine could be available en masse, first quarter 2021, if everything goes smoothly with a breakthrough.
Re: [Goanet] Fandom and Cancel Culture (Anish Esteves)
Fandom and Cancel Culture (Anish Esteves) Fandom is rooted in a sense of identity, and fans are likely to “cancel” people who violate norms of justice and moral responsibility. As fandoms represent community and comfort, fans are quick to denounce threats to these spaces. Following the controversy of Rowling’s recent tweeting, many fans are working to distance themselves from the famed author. Actors from the popular movie series have expressed their dismay as well the publishers who are reportedly not going to work on her newest book. So, can anyone be cancelled just like that? To its many detractors, cancel culture is criticised as mob mentality echoing bullying. Cancel culture has become reactive and frequently has involved lashing out, rather than progressive calls for accountability. While fandoms can be spaces where people with shared interests build on visible collective identities and camaraderie, they can also be invisible or imagined 'relationships,' due to the very nature of social media. So, when the centre of a fandom is cancelled, the collective and personal identities and friendships can be challenged.
Re: [Goanet] Chembur?s Catholic Colony (Anish Esteves)
8) Chembur?s Catholic Colony (Anish Esteves) As a proud Chemburite, I was very happy reading about life in Chembur's Catholic colony during its heydays. My late Grandfather Dr. Sarto Esteves settled here in Chembur in the early 1960's. WHILE many of the families of the people he knew have migrated abroad, some still live here. Anish Esteves www.anishesteves.home.blog On 10 Jul 2020 00:13, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. OUTSTANDING DR. EDWIN GOMES (Stephen Dias) >2. SCHOOLING ONLINE (John Eric Gomes) >3. Re: The East Indians (Aloysius D'Souza) >4. The trumpet an important instrument for Goan musicians! > (Bernado Colaco) >5. Pandemic Unleashed: Covid-19 in South Asia (Dhaka Tribune, > 10/7/2020) (V M) >6. Schedule for Friday 10th July 2020 (CCR TV) >7. Chembur?s Catholic Colony (Roland Francis) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020 09:46:37 +0530 > From: Stephen Dias > To: navhind times , navhind > > Cc: lpost > Subject: [Goanet] OUTSTANDING DR. EDWIN GOMES > Message-ID: > k4b4nc-...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > OUTSTANDING > DR. EDWIN GOMES > > Stephen Dias, Dona Paula > > Eminent doctors in Goa should be chastised, unlike Dr. Edwin Gomes, the > doctor-in-chief of Covid-19 medical salvage operations in the Goa Medical > College and Hospital at Bambolim who has had a very long and successful > 98-day stint treating Covid-19 patients with diligence and having been > involved in recovery of scores of patients. No other doctor has > distinguished himself so creditably as Dr. Edwin Gomes. To give a few > health tips as a layman, I would like to advise people to do physical > exertion like a long morning walk especially in a jogger's park where ample > free oxygen is available to boost the capacity of the lungs as an immunity > against Covid-19. Also, another common sense advise would be to consume > immunity boosters like Complan, Ensure and Horlicks so as to push up your > immunity as also to observe social distancing, wearing of face masks and > use of sanitizers. Our doctors have to by experience to advise people on > the issues of use of hydroxy chloroquine and remdesivir as also other > medicines that may be useful in the containment of Covid-19 infected > patients. In Goa, the medical profession has not been able to give the > people of Goa medically tested medicines that will be efficacious in > combating Covid-19 Doctors have to do their little bit in educating the > people on the ways and means of not contracting Covid-19. It is also > pertinent that considering the fact that Covid-19 has now infected over > 2000 people in Goa and claimed the lives of 8 people so far that the > contribution of the medical fraternity has to be substantial to decrease > the steep rise in Covid-19 infections.In fact, the spurt of Covid-19 cases > in Goa recently can be attributed to the monsoons having arrived and the > lowering of temperature and the increased humidity which keeps coronavirus > airborne as well as spread of the coronavirus due of inability of the > various municipalities to maintain general hygiene. Let eminent doctors get > into the act of not just writing in newspapers but also doing something > worthwhile for the Goan people to combat coronavirus. > > Stephen Dias > Dona Paula > 9.7.2020 > 9422443110 > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020 12:12:04 +0530 > From: "John Eric Gomes" > To: "Goanet Lists" > Subject: [Goanet] SCHOOLING ONLINE > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > PROBLEMS OF ONLINE LEARNING > A WhatsAp message says it nicely "Education is swinging between uploads > and downloads, Net providers managing overloads, Telecoms working on > payloads, parents expenses truckloads, students confused with workloads and > all we can do is smile and reload!". From technical issues like internet > slow speed and other problems due power failures and home discipline to > psycological and adapta
Re: [Goanet] Will Jayaraj and Beniks get Justice? (Anish Esteves)
4) Will Jayaraj and Beniks ever get Justice? (Anish Esteves) The custodial deaths of Jayaraj and his son Beniks have caused nationwide outrage. It has been condemned by people of all hues. The question is whether Jayaraj and Beniks will ever get Justice? A complacent police system, clogged courts and politics will be obstacles in the victims' path to justice. I think there is a need for police reforms. Also, custodial malpractices should be dealt with very strictly. Anish Esteves www.anishesteves.home.blog https://twitter.com/AEthejourno On 30 Jun 2020 12:59, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Re: [Goanet-News] On the track to re-discover Orchata, a > health drink from Goa (Eunice Lima Fernandes De Sa) > (lewis sequeira vaz) >2. Re: [Goa Research Net] On the track to re-discover Orchata, a > health drink from Goa (Eunice Lima Fernandes De Sa) > (Jules Fausto Mendonca de Sa) >3. Re: [Goa Research Net] On the track to re-discover Orchata, a > health drink from Goa (Eunice Lima Fernandes De Sa) > (Helga do Rosario Gomes) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 22:06:59 +0530 > From: lewis sequeira vaz > To: reply.goanet.n...@gmail.com > Cc: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > , goa-research-...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] On the track to re-discover > Orchata, a health drink from Goa (Eunice Lima Fernandes De Sa) > Message-ID: > com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Hi,i really remember Orchata. My father used to buy it from Coelhos ,it was > somwhere near longuinhos ,it was in a simple bottle with a green label on > it > Really enjoyed it > Cheers!!! > > Lewis Sequeira Vaz > > On Mon, 29 Jun, 2020, 9:24 PM Goanet Reader, > wrote: > > > A discussion on Orchata started off on the Goa-Research-Net > > (Yahoogroups) recently, after Dr Leopoldo da Rocha commented: > > "This reminds me of another soft drink that was served only in > > solemn occasions, such as weddings etc., normally in landed > > gentry houses. Its name is orchata. After decolonization, it > > ceased to exist in Goa, at least during my time. Here in > > Portugal I asked many people. Nobody knew a drink by the > > name of orchata. Curiously, many years ago while on holidays > > in Benidorm (Spain), I saw the drink called 'horchata'. It > > tasted exactly as the one of my childhood. The monumental > > Dictionary of the Portuguese Language by the Bazilian author > > Houaiss, of Lebanese stock, does register the term 'orchata'. > > It is a soft drink made of ground almonds. Etymologically it > > is a Spanish word introduced in 1734. I presume only in Goa > > and Spain." Below is the story of the recent revival of the > > drink in Goa itself > > > > By Eunice Lima Fernandes De Sa > > > > For me, it was not the great nutritional value of almonds > > (omega 3 fatty acids, proteins, fibres, Vit E) or its health > > benefits, like being antioxidant, lowering blood sugars, > > cholesterol, pressure or helping in skin tone, that attracted > > me to this almond drink called Orchata. It has always been > > the taste. > > > > I have loved it as my summer cooler, winter warmer, as a > > teenager, nursing mother, and now as a senior. > > > > Being in the field of education, I always felt the > > need to encourage in my students the love for > > home-made foods and beverages. Having discouraged > > in them the consumption of fizzy and aerated > > drinks, I had no other choice but to experiment > > with yummy and healthy beverage solutions...what > > a better way than to introduce them to that which we > > enjoyed as kids? At home, I was always ensured > > that milk went smoothly down the throat when > > accompanied by Orchata. > > > > It was easily available in some of the outlets of the > > yesteryea
Re: [Goanet] Virtual Learning needs a review
E- learning needs a review (Anish Esteves) The Coronavirus pandemic has had its greatest toll on the education system. Devoid of a physical classroom, the average Indian student is now learning to cope with a virtual classroom. However, an initiative like E- learning has its own challenges. The disadvantaged sections of society, who have little or no access to technology are left out of the system. The Union government in collaboration with various state governments would do well to review the system of E- learning, so that all sections of society get equal access to online education. Twitter : AEthejourno www.anishesteves.home.blog On 9 Jun 2020 20:14, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Bible verse for the Day (Devak Argham) >2. Re: [Goanet-News] The Unwritten Rules of Oyster Fishing > (Aaron Lobo) (Frederick Noronha) >3. Goa government insensitive, like those headed by Bolsonaro, > Trump, Johnson: Former Deputy CM | Deccan Herald (Gabe Menezes) >4. Re: [Goanet-News] The Unwritten Rules of Oyster Fishing > (Aaron Lobo) (Aaron Lobo) >5. The Goa Inquisition: when FACT creates Fiction (Alan Machado) > (Bernado Colaco) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2020 13:58:23 +0530 > From: Devak Argham > To: goanet > Subject: [Goanet] Bible verse for the Day > Message-ID: > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > B.I.B.L.E - Behold I Bring Life Eternal > --- > > > Matthew 5 :13 & 16 > == > > > 13 ?You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what > can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out > and trampled underfoot. > > > 16 Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your > good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2020 14:12:02 +0530 > From: Frederick Noronha > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > > Cc: rahulba...@gmail.com, Goanet , Sarath Davala > , Andre Standing >, > Aaron Savio Lobo > Subject: Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] The Unwritten Rules of Oyster > Fishing (Aaron Lobo) > Message-ID: > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Please trim the earlier message while posting a replyotherwise the list > (Goanet) gets cluttered with a whole lot of reposts. FN > > > -- > > _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ > _/ > _/ FN ? * ??? > _/ https://archive.org/details/goa1556 > _/ > _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ > > > > On Tue, 9 Jun 2020, 14:07 Guy Standing, > wrote: > > > Rahul, > > > > Thanks for doing that. > > > > Aaron: If you have another article that illustrates the need to preserve > > what might be called 'the oyster commons', please send it. > > > > Guy > > > > *Dr Guy Standing FAcSS* > > *Professorial Research Associate* > > *SOAS U**niversity of London* > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2020 09:46:12 +0100 > From: Gabe Menezes > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > > Subject: [Goanet] Goa government insensitive, like those headed by > Bolsonaro, Trump, Johnson: Former Deputy CM | Deccan Herald > Message-ID: > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/goa-government- > insensitive-like-those-headed-by-bolsonaro-trump-johnson- > former-deputy-cm-847266.html > > > -- > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2020 15:05:21 +0530 > From: Aaron Lobo > To: Guy Standing > Cc: Rahul Basu , Frederick Noronha > , Sarath Davala , > Andre > Standing > Subject: Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] The Unwritten Rules of Oyster > Fishin
Re: [Goanet] 9) Dealing with China (Anish Esteves)
9) Dealing with China (Anish Esteves) While Indian troops resist China's repeated 'transgressions' such as the recent build-up in the Ladakh region, it is important to understand where the field-level mechanisms fail to resolve what is essentially a political challenge. A few formal or informal talks can ensue within diplomatic channels, for things to quieten down until it happens all over again. India is familiar with such policymaking on the Western front, only to now deal with heightened activity along its eastern borders. No one knows why the Chinese are doing this now. There could be myriad reasons as diverse as the 5G issue, FDI disagreements, trade investigations, the Article 370 move which China opposed, and the more traditional bones of contention in military expansionism, namely the new road in Nepal, and the consequent new military positions on the border for India. Many rumours are doing the rounds. So, a few skirmishes on some remote, barren Himalayan valleys and India starts considering whether it should get onto the back foot on so many issues concerning China. That's why we do not know why, and perhaps we will never really find out the reason for these 'transgressions.' Anish Esteves www.anishesteves.home.blog Twitter : AEthejourno On 27 May 2020 03:06, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Muitos parabens Aires (Bernado Colaco) >2. CURBING FREEDOM OF SPEECH (John Eric Gomes) >3. It?s Now Or Never - On Theremin (Roland Francis) >4. Schedule for Wednesday 27th May 2020 (CCR TV) >5. Il Faut Toujours Un Perdant (There?s Always a Loser) > (Roland Francis) >6. Troubling Things (Roland Francis) >7. Re: Mervyn (E DeSousa) >8. Red Flags Over Goa's COVID-19 Testing as State Itches to > Reopen Economy (Devika Sequeira, TheWire.in) (Goanet Reader) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 10:23:43 + (UTC) > From: Bernado Colaco > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] Muitos parabens Aires > Message-ID: <1015103804.6121089.1590488623...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Parabens Aires e muitos anos de vida. > B. Cola?o > As I turn 60 today a new milestone has been reached in my busy blessed > life. This is an opportune time to reflect and thank you all immensely for > your prayers over the years and to humbly seek your continued blessings as > I embark life as a young Senior Citizen. Time and tide wait for no man. > Some say time flies when one is having fun. > > My greatest Birthday wish is that the current pandemic, the worst crisis in > my lifetime comes to a speedy end and people throughout the world can > recover medically, economically, mentally and emotionally. > > > Aires Rodrigues > > * > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 17:38:04 +0530 > From: "John Eric Gomes" > To: "Goanet Lists" > Subject: [Goanet] CURBING FREEDOM OF SPEECH > Message-ID: <1CCB7515063C444F9BCF548FE984478E@xp> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > STATE BECOMING IMPULSIVE PROSECUTOR > Freedeom of the Press and media sucumb to vote bank politics especially in > India and it becomes easy for the government to deter/scare citizens or > media or political opponents or even children on social media or discerning > citizens from merely having an opinion or perception radically different > from the government's views or actions! A new phenomena is fabricated data > or trumped up facts or State backing one sided sentiments! Recently whilst > quashing defamation petitions (226 of them from 2012 to 2020) the Madras > HC ruled that the State cannot be an impulsive prosecuter against > defamation comparing the State to parents and citizens its children! When > dismissing the case, courts in addition to upholding citizen's/media right > to free speech need to seriously haul up the police for encouraging such > FIRs by their actions of intimidating/arresting the citizen instead of > standing up for their rights, the lawyer filing such motivated cases/ the > person bringing the charge with exemplary dam
Re: [Goanet] 9) Lockdown 4.0 How long can it go on? (Anish Esteves)
9) Lockdown 4.0 : How long can it go on?? (Anish Esteves) India had initially imposed a nationwide lockdown effective March 25 to stop the spread of COVID-19. Restrictions may be eased in areas where the number of cases remains stagnant or has not increased, as the PM consulted with state chief ministers on the road ahead post the 17th May. Suggestions for changes to the current rules by Chief Ministers need to be proposed by May 15, prior to the final decision.Curbs on public transport are likely to continue post May 17, the earlier deadline. How the government navigates increasing cases along with dire economic considerations would be a testament to its nuanced policymaking. Deft collaboration with state governments is the need of the hour. Can we pull through? Anish Esteves, Mumbai On 13 May 2020 14:41, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Song for today..La Paloma.. (Gabe Menezes) >2. (no subject) (Devak Argham) >3. Don?t we all (Nelson Lopes) >4. Bully Boys (Roland Francis) >5. TRAINS FROM DELHI COULD BE DISASTROUS TO GOA (Aires Rodrigues) >6. THE EVIL DESIGNS OF THOSE MILROC THUGS WILL BE ALL IN VAIN > (Aires Rodrigues) >7. What does Joao want to say? (Joao Barros-Pereira) >8. who else needs Govt Doles (Nelson Lopes) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 22:07:03 +0100 > From: Gabe Menezes > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > > Subject: [Goanet] Song for today..La Paloma.. > Message-ID: > 6...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > https://youtu.be/DBHkn8_ApJw > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 08:07:51 +0530 > From: Devak Argham > To: goanet > Subject: [Goanet] (no subject) > Message-ID: > g8yj3f4+...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > B.I.B.L.E : Behold I Bring Life Eternal > --- > > > John 15:4 > = > > Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its > own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in > me. > > > -- > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 11:43:27 +0530 > From: Nelson Lopes > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] Don?t we all > Message-ID: <59c499be-ed12-411a-8dc1-6ca0854eb...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > Don?t we all > > waiting at the market place for my loved one to finish purchases .A > shabbily dressed , unkept young man was approaching my car in which i was > seated listening to some music > I was apprenhensive that he certainly would ask for alms and i was not > mentally prepared to do charity > Number of unwanted thoughts crossed my mind ,preparing how i would > respond > Finally the tramp reached my car and to my utter surprise only commented > that it was a nice car. I was relieved that he did not request for help. He > just sat down by the side walk in a world of his own .I felt guilty at > my presumptive thoughts .As there was still time to wait i decided to ask > him if he needed any help, hoping at the sane time that response would be > negative > Finally and reluctantly i mustered enough courage to ask him .He hesitated > for somd time and meekly uttered very politely > DON?T WE All. implying > That is we all need help at times? > Why are we so tight fisted to be a little generous ar times,as per our > means, in our thoughts ,words ,actions? > > No matter who you are at many times ?Don?t we all?? > We are restrainedby our egos to volunteer and argue that such generosity > only encourages dependence > I finally decided to be a good samaritan by choice and offered him > enough for a good meal. As he melted away into oblivion with a smile of > gratitude on his face, i felt the joy in my heart > His simple words keep on ringing in my ears that there is responsibilty to > do what ever little it may be for we stand blessed in many ways which we > take f
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 15, Issue 277
7) India's migrants deserve more (Anish Esteves) Here's an article that I wrote about India's migrant crisis. Feel free to get back to me with your comments. https://anishesteves.home.blog/2020/05/04/indias-migrants-deserve-more/ Regards, Anish Esteves Mumbai On 4 May 2020 15:24, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Re: What does Joao want to say? (Mervyn Lobo) >2. Re: [Goanet-News] People@Goa: Pandemic obit (1918)... Goa > IITian... The Last Prabhu once more... stories from Amin's > Uganda... Goan music from Spain... hockey, Simon and computers > (Kadambari Gladding) >3. Excellent homily for today's Holy Eucharist celebration > (Devak Argham) >4. My Mango is better than yours (Mervyn Maciel) >5. ABSOLUTE POWER IS DANGEROUS (John Eric Gomes) >6. Amchi Devi (eric pinto) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:50:02 + (UTC) > From: Mervyn Lobo > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > > Subject: Re: [Goanet] What does Joao want to say? > Message-ID: <225648031.486107.1588564202...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > On Friday, May 1, 2020, 01:57:10 a.m. CDT, Joao Barros-Pereira < > prakashlamani...@gmail.com> wrote: > In > the Age > of > Corona Virus > > we > know > > Karl Marx > > got it > all wrong > > the > fight > > isn?t > among > > capitalists > and > workers > > the > fight > is > > among > people > > who > work hard > > and > others > > who > hardly > work > > steal > all the > credit > > What does Joao want to say--- > - > Joao, > I think the fight is still between the workers and the capitalists. > > Capitalism, as practiced in the US this century, is dependent on the US > Govt subsidizing the losses of private companies while the share holders > divvy up all the profits.? > > In the age of the corona virus, the US threw a bone to the workers too. > Dr. Death, AKA, Donald Trump sent $1,200 to every registered tax payer with > the instructions to spend the same.? > > 30 million workers have lost their jobs in the US. 70,000 have lost their > lives. Those getting the most help though, are the people who are losing > their capital.? > > It always pays to have friends in high places. > > Mervyn > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 04:48:55 -0700 > From: Kadambari Gladding > To: reply.goanet.n...@gmail.com > Cc: Goanet > Subject: Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] People@Goa: Pandemic obit > (1918)... Goa IITian... The Last Prabhu once more... stories from > Amin's Uganda... Goan music from Spain... hockey, Simon and > computers > Message-ID: > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > I love reading these compilations - thank you for all that you do. > Love the story about Basilio. > > Best, > Kadambari > > www.kadambari-r.com <http://www.kadambari-raghukumar.com> +64 27 2349977 > New > Zealand > > > > On Sun, 3 May 2020 at 12:22, Frederick Noronha < > fredericknoron...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > People@Goa * People@Goa * People@Goa * People@Goa * People@Goa * > > > > > > REMEMBERING ANOTHER PANDEMIC... AND CURTORIM: LIVIA DE ABREU > > NORONHA [moi...@netcabo.pt] points to the extract of the > > obituary of her paternal grandfather sent to her by a friend, > > and translated into English by her eldest grandson. > > > > It reads as follows: > > > > 6 October 1918 Dr. Adelino Licurgo Peres da Costa > > Stricken at his post of honour, he was buried in > > Curtorim, one of the villages most severely > > a
Re: [Goanet] Easter Greetings (Anish Esteves)
The very first Easter was not in a crowded worship space with singing and praising. On the very first Easter the disciples were locked in their house. It was dangerous for them to come out. They were afraid. They wanted to believe the good news they heard from the women, that Jesus had risen. But it seemed too good to be true. They were living in a time of such despair and such fear. If they left their homes their lives and the lives of their loved ones might be at risk. Could a miracle really have happened? Could life really had won out over death? Could this time of terror and fear really be coming to an end? Alone in their homes they dared to believe that hope was possible, that the long night was over and morning had broken, that God’s love was the most powerful of all, even though it didn’t seem quite real yet. Eventually, they were able to leave their homes, when the fear and danger had subsided, they went around celebrating and spreading the good news that Jesus was risen and was the most powerful force on the earth. This year, we might get to experience a taste of what that first Easter was like, still in our homes daring to believe that hope is on the horizon. Then, after a while, when it is safe for all people, when it is the most loving choice, we will come out, gathering together, singing and shouting the good news that God brings life even out of death, that love always has the final say! This year we might get the closest taste we have had yet to what that first Easter was like. Wishes and prayers for a very Happy Easter. On 12 Apr 2020 01:50, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Credit Co-operative Societies in Goa in a tight corner due to > MHA's order: depositors & employees face the brunt. > (GOACAN RESOURCE CENTRE) >2. The End of Progress (And The Return of Keynes): Dhaka > Tribune, 11/4/2020 (V M) >3. Arundhati Roy: ?The pandemic is a portal? | Free to read | > Financial Times (Gabe Menezes) >4. MODI BARE ALL, LEAD BY EXAMPLE (Stephen Dias) >5. UK: Sun 12 April He is Risen ?Easter Celebration Live > Trilingual Broadcast-English Konkani Hindi (MELVYN FERNANDES) >6. prayers weapon against covid (Nelson Lopes) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 08:43:14 +0530 > From: GOACAN RESOURCE CENTRE > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] Credit Co-operative Societies in Goa in a tight > corner due to MHA's order: depositors & employees face the brunt. > Message-ID: > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > --- > Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your > family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. > Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed. > --- > > MHA's order puts the Credit Societies in Goa in a tight corner > > > https://tinyurl.com/sxqs47y > > - > THE GOAN 08/04/2020 > - > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:04:46 +0530 > From: V M > To: V M > Subject: [Goanet] The End of Progress (And The Return of Keynes): > Dhaka Tribune, 11/4/2020 > Message-ID: > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2020/04/11/the- > end-of-progress-and-the-return-of-keynes > ? > > We are all Wuhan. The world has followed inexorably in the tracks of that > Chinese city since it first reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 (aka COVID-19) at > the end of 2019. Earlier this week, it opened up for the first time after > 76 days of stringent lockdown, and much of what?s happening there now will > similarly play out everywhere else. > > Wuhan reconnected railways and bus lines, and resumed air service to other > cities in China. Some factories started up again. But many residential > complexes remain closed off. All schools and colleges are banned, along > with large gatherings of any kind. Masks are required to be worn in public > at all times, and residents are strongly recommended not to leave the city > or province. > > If that?s the light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel in China?s > exceptionally disciplined and authoritarian society, what can the rest of > us hope for? More specifically, how will the
Re: [Goanet] A Request (Anish Esteves)
Good Afternoon, The lockdown due to Coronavirus is a good time to read about Goa. I myself spent the past few days on the internet reading old articles on Goan history, food et cetera I stumbled upon this article (I'm enclosing it below), which speaks about one Lisbon based food historian Anna Philomena Dias e Lobo. Does anyone know how I can contact her?? I failed to find her details on the Internet. https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/8msOyB4lu3IFHgDAkXbJCK/A-Goa-state-of-mind-in-Lisbon.html On 6 Apr 2020 01:33, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. You will pass ny just once (Nelson Lopes) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 00:19:51 +0530 > From: Nelson Lopes > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] You will pass ny just once > Message-ID: <92396411-cbe1-4e74-80a1-8d4d08902...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > > you will pass by just once > > As time passes. natural to forget, > Don?t repent or regret, > Best of relations do unwind, > loved ones , friends any kind . > > How long can one cry, > It is futile to yearn and try, > The tears like a spring dry, > Never seek an answer as to why, > > gloom replaced by shared moments of joy > Rationalisation a reality not a ploy > Cannot feel , see , touch or hear > Physically far but in mind space so near > > The desire and wishes to recall, > The best of moments we shared all, > Ruminating over past not the way, > Do not cry over spilt milk they say. > > Some phase out young or old age > Relieved of misery from agony cage , > Need to move on. turn the next page, > Born to die ,accept like a wise sage, > > separation wounds , a deep pain > No matter how you try life is never same again , > Faith and trust ushers in peace of mind, > Eternal life only thro prayers we find. > > Universal truth of life and death, > Life and death is just a breath , > Accept the reality ,solution best, > Sooner than later , all must rest. > > The best in life when alive do share > Love, concern all you wish > > > express gratitude and praise when alive, > Fond Memories for both will long revive, > No remorse or feeling of guilt , > Wnen relations on strong foundations built. > > Always act as if the chance last, > Repent not or be downcast over past > The good you can do just once > No rewind , opportunity for another chance > > > Nelson Lopes Chinchinim > 5-4-2020 > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > Sent from my iPhone > > End of Goanet Digest, Vol 15, Issue 174 > *** >
[Goanet] A Poem (Anish Esteves)
*Because of "Corona virus" they say* At first I thought it was something small, but the next day they shut down the mall. They also closed the public hall, We even weren't allowed to play football. My brother was bored playing with his mobile, I got bored kicking the ball on the wall. We had to wash our hands a million times a day, Even Holi we could not play. Why?? Because of "Corona virus" they say. Then I realised it was very strong, We stayed in our homes really long. In summer we could not eat ice-cream, Going to the pool was but a dream. The sun was also blazing away, It was so hot it felt like May. My parents got work from home, Throughout the house, they would roam. The vacations got longer, but not of much use; I was so irritated, I thought I'd blow a fuse. Video games, the only thing I could play; Why?? Because of "Corona virus" they say. On 5 Apr 2020 02:10, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. WHO has no direction (Bernado Colaco) >2. What does Joao want to say? (Joao Barros-Pereira) >3. Re: What does Joao want to say? (Joao Barros-Pereira) >4. GOAN CLUBS (Adolfo Mascarenhas) >5. Holy Week Services Online (Fatima Pais) >6. Dubai now in full lockdown (Gabe Menezes) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 03:49:42 + (UTC) > From: Bernado Colaco > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] WHO has no direction > Message-ID: <576151443.313882.1585972182...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Over these 4 months the WHO or the World Hoax Organisation has shown no > direction in the combat of this lethal virus which now has spread all over > the world with the exception of a few Pacific islands. Initially playing > down the virus spread and now making fracas type of? statements over the > use of the masks has clearly shown that this organisation is in somebody's > pockets. > Take the case of Taiwan which has very few infections and deaths, the WHO > decided to write them off by not divulging information on the virus under > this terrible circumstance. Taking its own initiative and the experience > they have had with the SARS virus of 2003, they medical system did its best > to protect the frontline staff or the dirty team. People are forced to wear > masks thereby reducing the impact of the contagion. This model or Taiwan > experience was not shared by the WHO to the world. > In Goa it is believed that the forntline staff are wearing bin liners as > protective material in the fight against this virus. What happened to the > Make in India slogan? > BC > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 07:58:41 +0530 > From: Joao Barros-Pereira > To: goanet > Subject: [Goanet] What does Joao want to say? > Message-ID: > com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > In > the Age > of > Corona Virus > > don?t > insult > God > > by > praying > > He > who > has sent > > Corona Virus > > or > > not > stopped > the Devil > > What does Joao want to say > > > -- > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 17:18:07 +0530 > From: Joao Barros-Pereira > To: goanet > Subject: Re: [Goanet] What does Joao want to say? > Message-ID: > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > On 4/4/20, Joao Barros-Pereira wrote: > > In > > the Age > > of > > Corona Virus > > > > don?t > > insult > > God > > > > by > > praying > > > > He > > who > > has sent > > > > Corona Virus > > > > or > > > > not > > stopped > > the Devil > > > > What does Joao want to say > > > > > -- > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 21:21:08 +0530 > From: Adolfo Mascarenhas > To: goa...@goanet.org, Cyprian Fernandes , > Frederick Noronha > Cc: rosefernan...@virginmedia.com > Subject: [Goanet] GOAN CLUBS > Message-ID: > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Cyprian > Thank you for message > > ID: < > PS2P216MB09808B304F9F84A81315D0C0E9C70@PS2P216MB0980. > KORP216.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM > > > > 0n Subject: [Goanet] The Goan Club > > > > The subject is indeed complex. The clubs did little in the real sense of > education. They were social centres, proudly Goanish speaking ?good > English? looking down on people who did not speak English (Mainly other > Asians but also including Goans who did not have to use English in their > professions. > > > > What you
