[Goanet] Unveiling "The Jesuits, Goa, and the Arts": Pre-Sales Now Open at XCHR!
Dear Friend/Well-Wisher, Greetings!!! XCHR is happy to share with you the exciting news of their soon-to-be-released book, entitled, *The Jesuits, Goa and the Arts*. The book opens up new vistas of art, history, and faith. The religio-cultural interaction of the Jesuits with the local Goan population between the 16th to the 18th centuries, produced splendid art and architecture in Goa, now referred to as *Modo Goano* by art critics and historians. The new book is presently available at unbeatable pre-sales offers so that readers have the opportunity to own a personal copy and delve into its rich contents. *Details are in the attached flyer and YouTube video link.* YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHypGKpfYeI DON'T MISS OUT. HURRY! Warm Regards, *Malcolm Edgar Barreto, S. J.* *Administrator,* Xavier Centre of Historical Research B B Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim, Goa 403521, India. Tel: +91-832-2417772 (Office) *www.xchr.in* <http://www.xchr.in/> *facebook.com/xchr.goa <http://facebook.com/xchr.goa>* *https://www.instagram.com/xchrporvorim/ <https://www.instagram.com/xchrporvorim/> * *https://twitter.com/xchrporvorim <https://twitter.com/xchrporvorim>* *YouTube Channel - **https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOl-bLEtvA9-A7LEhb0Ivw <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOl-bLEtvA9-A7LEhb0Ivw> *
Re: [Goanet] India Today
Arundhati Roy won the Man Booker Award not the Nobel Prize. On Sun, 20 Feb, 2022, 2:45 pm Mervyn Maciel, < mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> wrote: > A very interesting interview with Nobel laureate, Arundhati Roy > on the state of India today. > > > Mervyn Maciel > > > https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ACxkPzV6fLY >
Re: [Goanet] The Newest India Saint
Agnelo de Souza not Fernandes. On Fri, 11 Feb, 2022, 1:41 am Roland Francis, wrote: > Devasahayam Pillai from Madras and the erstwhile Travancore State. > > Perhaps the Pope has to now focus on Blessed Agnelo Fernandes. > > Explained: Who is Devasahayam, the first Indian layman to be conferred > sainthood? | Explained News,The Indian Express > > https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-who-is-devasahayam-pillai-sainthood-7618659/ > > Roland. > Toronto. > >
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Re: [Goanet] Sir Richard Turnbull
I'm told that Governor General Vassalo Silva used to insist that other vehicles & passengers be allowed on the ferry-boat he was using at Cortalim or Panjim. On Fri, 10 Sep, 2021, 6:22 pm Frederick Noronha, < fredericknoron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Oh wow! Not even a bulletproof car? > And these were colonial administrators? FN > > On Fri, 10 Sept 2021 at 13:28, Antonio Menezes > wrote: > > > I recollect seeing briefly the Governor of Tanganyika Sir Richard > Turnbull > > who along with his wife were cycling down the Acacia Avenue > > on bicycles which looked very odd i.e.. with broad tires. > > It was early sunday morning and I was on my way to the St Joseph > > Cathedral for mass . Both Mr and Mrs Turnbull were unaccompanied > > by security guards. > > ᐧ >
[Goanet] AUGUST 26, 2020 - ONLINE HISTORY HOUR By Prof. Dr. INES ŽUPANOV
Dear Friends, Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim cordially invites you to attend our first *Online* History Hour programme on Wednesday, 26th August 2020 at 7.00 pm IST (3:30 pm CET, 9:30 am ET) *Prof. Dr. Ines Županov *will speak on the topic *"Rival Mission, Rival Science? Jesuits and Pietists in the 17th -18th c. South India".* All of you, along with your friends and colleagues are cordially invited to join the lecture. Kindly refer to the attached flyer and poster for further details. *Topic: * "*Rival Mission, Rival Science? Jesuits and Pietists in the 17th -18th c. South India".* * Speaker: *Prof. Dr. Ines Županov * Date: *Wednesday, 26th August 2020 *Time: *7:00 pm IST (3:30 pm CET, 9:30 am ET) *O**nline platform: *Zoom *Zoom meeting ID:* 999 1993 8630 *Rival Mission, Rival Science?* *Jesuits and Pietists in the 17th-18th c. South India* *By Prof. Dr. Ines **Ž**upanov* Two European missionary teams, one Catholic and the other Protestant, encountered each other in the Tamil country in the first decade of the eighteenth century. They acted and thought that their goals were irreconcilable, even if the Protestants in Tranquebar admitted that the Catholic Jesuit proselytism in the region had been efficient as “*preparatio evangelicae*” for the Protestant mission. Jesuits and Pietists were not only rivals, they also collaborated, uneasily and unequally, in collecting, processing and disseminating knowledge. Missionary linguistic and medico-botanical expertise was considered an indispensable proselytizing tool, in addition to showcasing their “scientific” achievements, admired and envied in Europe. Both Pietists and Jesuits of this period were fighting the early Enlightenment atheists, while feeding them the materials from the missions. Both missionary groups were also victims of the Enlightenment historiography. This lecture is an exploratory effort at connecting historiographies and histories of the missionary agents that have for long been considered in watertight compartments created by their hagiographers or detractors. My aim is to open a dialogue between these missionary experiences and work out visible and invisible links between the Pietists and Jesuits in South India during the early eighteenth century. *Županov, Ines *is Senior Research Fellow at the CNRS in Paris and a former director of the *Centre d’études de l’Inde/l’Asie du Sud *(CNRS-EHESS). Currently she is a Fellow at the Center for Social Sciences and Humanities in New Delhi. She is a social /cultural historian of Catholic missions in South Asia and has also worked on other topics related to Portuguese empire. In addition to other two books, her latest monograph co-written with Ângela Barreto Xavier is Catholic* Orientalism; Portuguese Empire, Indian Knowledge, 16th-18th centuries* (OUP, New Delhi, 2015). She edited ten books and her articles in various languages are published in edited books and journals (*Annales*, *Representations*, *Indian Economic and Social History Review*, *Archives de sciences sociales des religions*, *Journal of Early Modern History,* *Journal of Economic and Social History of the Orient*, *RES: Anthropology and Esthetics*, *Comparative Studies in Society and History*, etc.) On Wednesday, 26th August, 2020 at 7:00 pm IST (3:30 pm CET, 9:30 am ET) Online Platform: ZOOM Zoom Meet ID: 999 1993 8630 Regards, Anderson Fernandes SJ Administrator, XCHR
[Goanet] Obituary: J R Vasco da Gama (1933-2014, Verna, Goa)
Given that his letters and writings on various Goan causes were often shared on Goanet, I'm sharing here the obituary + news item on my grand-uncle Vasco da Gama. To contact his family by e-mail: lmi...@rediffmail.com. Joaquim do Rosario Vasco da Gama (1933-2014, Verna, Goa) Funeral cortege will leave his residence today, Aug 10, at 4.00 pm to Holy Cross Church, Verna, for Eucharistic celebration followed by burial. http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=17562boxid=72646640uid=dat=8/10/2014 Vasco da Gama's death condoled (Herald, Aug 10, 2014) Margao: Vilage Groups of Goa has expressed deep grief and sadness at the passing away of Vasco da Gama. Verna-based dedicated member of the group and a strong supporter of all good causes and struggles in the interest of Goa. Condoling Gama's demise, VGG recalled his contribution and unstinted support to the group in all its campaigns, including the Regional Plan, SEZs, bore wells at Verna and Tiracol golf course. A man who always stood for truth and justice and against corruption, Gama will always be remembered for his helpful nature and his silent and yet valuable involvement in all issues that concerned his Goa and his people, a press statement said. Similar sentiments have been expressed by Goans for Dabolim Only, Voice of Villagers and Goenchea Xetkareancho Ekvott, which Vasco da Gama helped with valuable data obtained through RTIs and various other means to advance the causes that have been taken up by these organizations. The statement states that these organizations condole the death of this valiant son of Goa and convey their condolences to the bereaved family.
[Goanet] Goans in Portugal's new India (The Goan)
The Goan, Oct. 26, 2013 http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/Goans-in-Portugal%E2%80%99s-India/Column-Post/00346.html View From Afar, Constantino Xavier In a special supplement with the October 20, 2012 edition of The Goan on the occasion of another Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa, I wrote on how Portugal had suddenly become chic in Goa. This revival is mirrored by the similar trendiness involving India’s image in Portugal. As a younger generation takes the scene, there is a burgeoning interest in India, its culture, traditions and language. Never before have so many Portuguese taken yoga, tabla or Hindi lessons. A variety of factors explain this new interest. First, this new generation of Portuguese is no longer hostage to the political hostility that tainted the image of India in the minds of many older Portuguese after 1961. The “loss” of Goa marked the beginning of the end of the Portuguese colonial empire, and that traumatic process only ended with the transfer of Macau to Chinese sovereignty in 1999 and the independence of Timor-Leste. Second, with Portugal’s economic development after joining the European Union in 1986, new purchasing power enabled an unprecedented number of Portuguese to travel beyond just Spain or Europe – and Goa, the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan and other sights and monuments of “the land of contrasts” have naturally been a favorite destination. Third, the new interest for India is also observed in the cultural panorama. Besides the extraordinary Orient Museum, Lisbon’s Hindu temple, for example, now offers a variety of programs that attract a large number of Portuguese youth. Ten years ago, people would often refer to the temple as “that strange building” – but now it has a “cool” identity as the “templo Hindu” whose canteen serves delicious thalis. Finally, the advent of a neo-hippie culture, and the growing interest in various yoga traditions, and “oriental” spiritualism and mysticism such as ISKCON, was not missed by mainstream entrepreneurs, as testified in several India-themed soap operas such as “Fascínios,” which is set in the Catholic Goa of 1961 (and where characters great each other with “Namaste”). This rediscovery of India was also facilitated by the arrival of an unprecedented number of Indian immigrants who settled in Portugal over the last two decades. Unlike preceding generations of Indian origin, mostly Goans and Gujaratis from colonial Mozambique, these new immigrants came directly from the “new” India, thus helping to refresh the country’s image. For the Goan community, in particular, all this was profoundly unsettling. It meant a difficult choice. The natural temptation, especially for the older generations, was to cling on to promoting a distinctively Goan identity understood to be markedly different from other Indian identities because of the Portuguese connection. For others, however, especially younger Goans, Portugal’s rediscovery of India offered them with a unique opportunity to articulate their visibly ethnic and often also cultural difference as part of this new, trendy India that was finding so many admirers. This “superpower”, “rising”, but also “spiritual” India offered the perfect bandwagon to attach one’s difference to. Instead of taking on the trouble to explain unknown “Goa” to your classmates, it was now much easier to claim the “India” tag as a valuable social asset. Willingly or not, Goans in Portugal were thus effectively Indianized, and that came at a price. For the simplistic, and often also Orientalist Portuguese approach, India was certainly the clichéd “land of contrasts” and Goans were necessarily expected to offer a representation of that imagined India. The most notable example of this process are the music and dance performances by the Goan community groups “Ekvat” and “Suryá” across the country and on TV, where they are often presented as “typical” examples of Indian music and dance and asked to adjust their rich and unique traditional Goan repertoire to conform to expectations and preconceptions about the sounds, colors and movements of the “Bollywood India”. It is painful to see those uniquely Goan voices, steps and melodies being presented and adapted so as to conform to Portuguese stereotypes about India. At the same time, however, their willingness to compromise and to be placed under the larger umbrella of Portugal’s imagined “India” has paradoxically also liberated many young Goans from the quixotic identity battle fought by their parents. They are free now. And Indian. Constantino Xavier is a Portuguese of Goan and German origin who was made in Brazil, lives in Washington D.C., and tweets at @ConstantinoX
[Goanet] 12 Goans in the Lusosphere, from Brazil to Timor (Herald)
Bom dia, Today, in the special Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa supplement for the Herald, I offer a review of 12 Portuguese-speaking people of Goan origin that can help reconnect India and the Lusosphere: Alick Nilesh Barreto, Dilip Loundo (Brazil); Jorge Barreto Xavier, Eugenio Viassa Monteiro, JesusLee Fernandes, Gonzaga Coutinho, Antonio Costa (Portugal); Oscar Monteiro, Mariano Barreto (Mozambique); Longuinhos Monteiro (Timor-Leste); José Pereira Coutinho (Macau); Vimala Devi and others. Link: http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=11834boxid=144316687uid=dat=10%2f26%2f2013 Best regards, Constantino Xavier
[Goanet] History Hour on 19th September 2013 at XCHR
Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto-Porvorim is organizing a History Hour on “*Dynamics of a Sound Ssacred Experience in Old Churches” *by* Dr. Menino Allan S.M. Peter Tavares sfx, *on September 19th 5.30 pm, at Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim. All are cordially invited. -- *Xavier Centre of Historical Research* B B Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim, Goa 403521, India. Tel: *+91-832-2417772* (Office), *2414971* (Director) *www.xchr.in* http://www.xchr.in/ *facebook.com/xchr.goa* == You have received this email because you have either contacted us in the past or have shown interest in the activities of the Xavier Centre of Historical Research as well as topics like Goa, India, history, heritage, culture, society, etc. This email is an effort to keep you informed on topics of your interest as well as events at Xaiver Centre that you might like to attend. If however, you do not wish to receive such emails you can unsubscribe yourself by emailing us at unsubscr...@xchr.in. However, we will miss you. Xavier Vaz *Administrator, XCHR*
[Goanet] Goa's young radicals (The Goan; May 18)
The Goan View from Afar - Constantino Xavier http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/The-young-radicals/Column-Post/00220.html May 18, 2013 Ten or twenty years ago, “anti-India” feelings in Goa would be restricted to a marginal and minority group of people. Mostly elderly “armchair activists”, they were either simply ignored or accused of harboring resent for the 1961 liberation and a nostalgia for the “good old times” under the Portuguese colonial regime. Those few that then denounced uncontrolled immigration from the rest of the country, surging crime rates, environmental degradation, or the collapse of a truly civil society, were immediately labeled as “pro-Portuguese” – which, by default also meant “anti-Indian” – and also as reactionaries unable to come to terms with the undeniable economic progress Goa has experienced in the last five decades. There is no doubt that many older Goans nurture a deep resentment against what happened in 1961. I have written before that India’s military action offered Goa a valuable negative liberty from the oppression of a colonial and fascist regime in Lisbon, but, at the same time, that annexation through conquest also denied Goans the agency to conquer their positive liberty, for example by freely deciding their political fate within or without either Portugal or India. What is new today, however, is how this resentment is growing well beyond a tiny declining group of elderly Goans. The many Goa groups on Facebook offer a good sample of these voices. There you will find comments that may not be overtly ant-Indian, but often extremist in their denunciation of non-Goan tourists and immigrants who visit or settle in the state – “ghantis” and “bhingtas”. The trendiest phrase around seems to be to describe Goa as India’s “colony” which reflects these youth’s dangerous ignorance about the true history and nature of colonialism. This sentiment is also fueling demands for special status, mainly under the umbrella of the Goa Movement for Special Status. Just ten years ago, people would laugh at that idea, then made by only a handful of anonymous activists. Today, it is the rallying cry of all major parties. Similarly, while opposition to the new (second) international airport at Mopa, in the extreme North of the state dates back several years, it is now succeeding in galvanizing the public against the Navy, which controls the originally civilian Dabolim airport since 1962 and is thus being pressured to move to INS Kadamba in Karwar. All this indicates unprecedented levels of mobiliaation among Goan youth, which are adopting more radical causes and slogans that, only a few years ago, were absolutely unthinkable. When, in 2007, at the height of the Save Goa movement, I met a young Goan who professed his “hatred” against India and called Goa his “only motherland” I thought of him as a curious and rare exception – a “radical”. I am no longer sure he is that much of a loner today. Often the root of such discontent is a very specific issue, however small or complex: lack of professional and education opportunities; illegal land conversion and environmental degradation; the rise in urban slums for immigrants; the surge in violent crime and insecurity associated to gangs; the beach belt colonized by Russians and foreign mafias; the unruly social and sexual behavior of drunk Indian tourists on the beaches and narrow roads; or maybe even a small, personal experience of alienation – simply because, as Samuel Huntington reminded us, “for peoples seeking identity and reinventing ethnicity, enemies are essential”. As these young Goans struggle with their identity in a society undergoing rapid and massive transformation, many will not resist the temptation to create new enemies. It remains to be seen to what extent democratic politics and civil society will be able to respond to this extreme discontent. As an outside observer, I can only monitor these trends – and confess my worries at the alarming radicalisation of a cross-section of young Goans, independent of their caste, class and religion. Xenophobia, bigotry and violence have only rarely found fertile ground in a Goa that for centuries has been a cosmopolitan and liberal melting pot for different cultures and identities. So it must continue. http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/The-young-radicals/Column-Post/00220.html
[Goanet] How Goa subsidised China's Ladakh incursion
Subsidising China's incursion http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/Subsidising-China%E2%80%99s-incursion/Column-Post/00205.html It’s been two weeks now that some fifty Chinese soldiers crossed the Line of Actual Control and set up a few tents in Ladakh’s Depsang valley. As usual, India’s ever sensationalist media accused the government of being unable or unwilling to counter the incursion. And, once again, India’s relations with China fell prey to hyperventilation, shouting matches and finger pointing on TV, missing the bigger, long-term picture. Here’s one example of how this incident may be, in a curious way, linked to mining in Goa and shortcomings in India’s developmental strategy: We know little about the Chinese military campsite, but it is probable that the steel poles and stakes that hold the PLA tents, as well as the officers’ steel spikes were manufactured with Indian iron ore. In 2010, India was one of China’s top three iron ore suppliers, with 90% of its exports ending up in Chinese factories (98% of mined iron ore is used in steel production, both for civil and military purposes). And to put this into perspective, China alone consumes almost two-thirds of the world’s total iron ore, India being the world’s third largest exporter. We’re told that a country has a good trade policy when it explores its comparative advantage by exporting resources, goods or services it produces more efficiently in exchange for resources, goods or services that are more costly to source domestically. So, at least in principle, there’s nothing wrong in India supplying its abundant iron ore at cheap prices to China. The hidden problem, however, resides in what economists call externalities: the invisible costs of production of a certain good (or extraction of a natural resource) to environmental, health and other public goods. In the mining sector these externalities are mostly negative (a burden), especially in a small and ecologically sensitive state as Goa, which accounts for an extraordinary share (up to half) of India’s iron ore exports. In the mid-2000s, booming China’s demand for iron ore increased dramatically, and thus so did supply from Goa, where illegal mining flourished overnight. This led to a devastating surge in negative externalities, including the collapse of vast parts of the ecosystem in the hilly hinterland, the silting of rivers and drinking water sources, massive landslides and floods, violation of labor rights (mostly immigrants from Karnataka), social and religious conflict, and a thriving mining mafia engaged in a variety of criminal activities. Despite all this, New Delhi in 2011 overrode expert recommendations and proposals for a partial mining and export ban in Goa in the interest of not further increasing India’s immense trade deficit with China. This show went on until the Supreme Court finally entered the scene and enforced a ban on all mining in the state. Unfortunately, this threw out the baby with the bathing water, stopping not only illegal activities, but forcing also legal and socially responsible companies to cease operations and thus also disrupting state finances. Naturally, all this was of no concern whatsoever to China, which moved elsewhere to source its iron ore. Thus, instead of a timely regulatory effort in the mining sector in the early 2000s, which would have limited export supplies, imposed taxes to offset negative externalities, and enforced closure of illegal activities, India ended up effectively subsidizing China’s economic (and military) development for almost a decade. The ultimate irony is that China sits on some of the world’s largest iron ore reserves, which it prefers to save for a rainy day. According to one official estimate, illegal mining cost Goa alone a whopping $6.5 billion in lost revenues between 2006 and 2011. This does not factor in the immense long-term social and economic costs of illegal mining, which devastated large parts of the state. Meanwhile, in Ladakh, the Chinese steel poles, stakes and pikes stuck in the ice should remind us that India’s race with China is more about smart, strategic and sustainable development than warmongering over a few square kilometers of barren land in the Himalayas. http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/Subsidising-China%E2%80%99s-incursion/Column-Post/00205.html
[Goanet] KIFF LEAGUE 2012-2013 MATCHES IN KUWAIT ON 19-10-2012
SKYNET RAIDERS, GOA MAROONS WIN. MALABAR UNITED, INDIAN STRIKERS, UNITED FRIENDS AND DON BOSCO ORATORY SHARE SPOILS IN KIFF LEAGUE FOR 2012-2013 Day 3 of the KIFF league for the Late JP D’Mello Rolling Trophy kicked off in humid conditions on 19th October 2012 at the MOH Sabah grounds in Kuwait with four matches. In the first match of Group A, two strong teams from South India, Malabar United and Indian Strikers locked horns. Malabar United after losing the first match started strongly, but Indian Strikers held firm. Indian Strikers went ahead early through Haris Kunnammal. Malabar United equalized through Jibhu after a spot kick was awarded. In the second half Dunston put Indian Striker ahead. As the match was heading towards a draw, Malabar United equalized through Jayan to share the spoils. Man of the Match was awarded to Jagadeesh of Malabar United. The match was supervised by Christopher and assisted by Mubarak and Simon. The second match in Group B was between Skynet Raiders and YRC Rising Stars. Skynet after the setback in the 1st round started positively and were awarded a penalty which Tiago converted. Five minutes later Skynet increased their lead through Sunny. In the second half Manuel scored a brace to end a comfortable win for Skynet and keep alive their hopes for qualification. YRC Rising Stars did make forays into Skynet to reduce the deficit, but could not breach the tight Skynet defense. Man of the Match was awarded to Manuel of Skynet Raiders. The proceedings were conducted by Mubarak at the center with Simon and Sharma on the lines. 3rd match of the day in Group D, GOA Maroons took on CRC Chinchinim. GOA Maroons kicked off in style with their midfield toying with CRC. Joe opened the scoring for GOA Maroons and Zelito rounded to make it 2-0 at half time. In the second half GOA Maroons were all over CRC who did not have any answer to the onslaught. Zelito continued his fine form and scored the brace and third for GOA Maroons. The rout was completed by Joe who scored from a penalty spot to complete his brace and lead the final tally in favor of GOA Maroons 4-0. The score line would have been much worse for CRC Chinchinim if not for their goalkeeper Anthony who saved admirably in the final stages of the game. Man of Match was bagged by Zelito. The match was refereed by Francis in the center and Sharma and Christopher on the lines. The final match of the day in Group C saw Don Bosco Oratory taking on United Friends Club. DBO attacked the rivals from the opening, but UFC as usual soaked in the initial pressure and counter attacked. Sustained pressure from DBO earned them a penalty which Lloyd converted in the 1st half. UFC retaliated and equalized in a brilliant fashion with their diminutive medio Xavier scoring a gem of a goal sending his well directed kick from the top of the box into the roof of DBO goal. The second half started on frantic pace with DBO dominating initially, but Martin under the under UFC was once again at his superlative best. UFC counter attacked with Xavier again with his fleet footed runs unleashed a scorcher which beat the DBO goalkeeper, but hit the bar and came out. DBO pressurized UFC for the winner but Martin did not allow his goal to be breached and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Man of the Match was awarded to Xavier of UFC. The match was supervised by Philip at the center with Francis and Vincy on the lines. The Man of the Match awards are sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company. Housie snowball (bingo) prize is sponsored by Al Qatan Travels. On 26/10/2012 Kuwait Goan Association is conducting its 4th Edition of Eslinda Alemao Memorial 7 a side Football tournament which is open to only KIFF affiliates starting at 6.30am at the MOH Grounds. The schedule of matches on 02/11/2012 for the ongoing KIFF League: 1st Match at 6.30am Navelim Youth Center v/s Santos United 2nd Match at 8 am CRC Chinchinim v/s FC Sparks 3rd Match at 9.15am DHL FC v/s Kuwait Goan Association 4th Match at 10.30am Curtorcares United v/s Real Betalbatim FC
[Goanet] KIFF League matches for season 2012-2013
INDIAN STRIKERS, KERALA CHALLENGERS WIN. AVC, GOA MAROONS, UFC KGA SHARE SPOILS IN KIFF LEAGUE FOR 2012-2013 Four matches were held for the KIFF league for the Late JP D’Mello Rolling Trophy on 12th October 2012 at the MOH Sabah grounds in Shuwaikh, Kuwait. In the first match of Group D, AVC-Kuwait took on GOA Maroons. AVC started on a positive note and scored the opener very early when Maroons keeper spilled Braulio’s scorcher in the path of Anthony who made no mistake to put AVC ahead. The first half was dominated by AVC and Braulio had the misfortune in seeing his two well placed shots hit the crossbar and coming out of play. The second half saw Maroons with renewed vigor and equalized through Zelito when AVC defense failed to clear their lines from a set piece. The equalizer goaded Maroons who attacked AVC and Joe brought an excellent save from Alvaro. Maroons went ahead through Albert once again from a set piece. The setback stung AVC who threw everything in their might at GOA Maroons and finally equalized through Sidney of a clever pass from Anthony. In the final moments AVC peppered GOA Maroons citadel but the agile Costantinho under the GOA Maroons bar saved the day and was deservingly awarded the Man of the Match. The match was supervised by David at the center with Sarto Baptista and Chistopher on the lines. The second match in Group C was between United Friends Club (UFC) and Kuwait Goan Association (KGA). Both the teams knowing that an outright win will brighten up their qualification chances went berserk for the goal. It was KGA who were more clinical in their midfield play went for the kill, but UFC defense led by Teotonio and Martin under the bar nullified their efforts. KGA were more on attacking their rivals and UFC were comfortable in soaking the pressure and relied on counter attacks as both the teams trooped in goalless at the lemon break. The second half proceedings were similar to the first with neither side sounding the scoreboard. UFC goalkeeper Martin was at his superlative best with his timely aerial interventions which kept the KGA forwards at bay. After an uneventful second half without breaking the deadlock both the teams settled for a draw. Man of the Match was awarded to UFC goalkeeper Martin for his fine performance. The proceedings were conducted by Francis at the center with Liston and David on the lines. In the 3rd match of the day in Group A, United Goan Center (UG) took on Indian Strikers Sports Club. Both the teams matched each other in all departments of the game. Indian strikers were more lethal and hit the cross bar three times in the first half and were unlucky not to forge ahead. UG with their more youthful setup were mostly consigned in the midfield rather than attacking the final third. After a barren first half, Indian strikers took the lead through their hardworking striker Jagadeesh who had the hit the cross bar in the first session this time carefully guiding his shot passed the UG goalkeeper. UG tried in vain to equalize but Indian strikers defense held firm to earn full points. Man of Match went to Jagadeesh. The match was refereed by Nicholas in the center and Liston and Jose on the lines. The final match of the day saw YRC Rising Stars taking on Kerala Challengers in Group B. This match saw the two powerhouses of south Indian football in KIFF. Kerala Challengers had a slight edge in the first half, but failed in the box to convert with a barren first half. The second half Kerala Challengers upped the tempo, but Rising Stars goalkeeper was at his best thwarting numerous goal bound shots. As the match petered towards a draw, Kerala Challengers scored the all important winner in the dying minutes of the game to emerge victorious through Jamal. Man of the Match was awarded to Louisano of Rising Stars for his performance under the bar. The match was supervised by Philip at the center with Sharma and Michael on the lines. A minute silence was observed before the start of the matches as a mark of respect for the departed soul of Mr. Santana Cardoso, father of KIFF P.R.O Mr. Julio Cardoso. The Man of the Match awards are sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company. Housie snowball (bingo) prize is sponsored by Al Qatan Travels. The schedule of matches on 19/10/2012 for the ongoing KIFF League: 1st Match at 6.30am Malabar United v/s Indian Strikers 2nd Match at 8 am SkyNet v/s Rising Stars 3rd Match at 9.15am GOA Maroons v/s CRC Chinchinim 4th Match at 10.30am Don Bosco Oratory v/s United Friends Club
[Goanet] Condolences
The President, members and players of AVC - Kuwait deeply mourn the sad demise of Mr. Santana Cardoso, beloved father of our friend Mr. Julio Cardoso on 11th October 2012 at Galgibaga Canacona, Goa. May the Almighty Lord give courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss and may the Departed Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. In Grief, AVC - Kuwait
[Goanet] KUWAIT INDIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF SEASON 2012-2013
KUWAIT INDIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF SEASON 2012-2013 Kuwait Indian Football Federation announces the much awaited final countdown for season 2012-2013. After the customary summer break all soccer loving Indian expatriates will begin their vigil from 5th October 2012 at the Al Sabah Football grounds on every Friday mornings to watch their favorite teams battle it out in the KIFF League for the Late JP D’Mello Rolling Trophy for season 2012-2013. 18 teams grouped in 4 groups will participate in the KIFF league which will be played on round robin league format with the top 2 teams qualifying for the knockout quarterfinals stage. KIFF President Mr. Fidelis Fernandes who has been elected unopposed for a record consecutive fourth term along with the KIFF Managing Committee cordially invites all the former KIFF Presidents to take part in the opening ceremony at 7am on 5th October 2012 at the Al Sabah Football Grounds. Mr. Tony D’Costa, IFRA referee and a famous personality of Indian Expatriate soccer in Kuwait will be the special invitee as he departs for good after more than three decades in Kuwait. The KIFF Managing Committee also invites all the Presidents and members of the 18 affiliates to take part in the opening ceremony. KIFF season 2012-2013 will be officiated by IFRA, an Indian professional refereeing body in the State of Kuwait. It may be noted that Kuwait Indian Football Federation is the only Indian expatriate federation in the entire Middle East with registered players on their rooster and also supported by GFA and AIFF. The opener to the season will be between the defending Champions Don Bosco Oratory and runners up DHL Football Club. The man of the match awards for the KIFF League are sponsored by Integrated Logistics Co and Al Mailem Group of Companies and will be judged by personalities specially selected by KIFF MC. Adding spice to the KIFF league will be the Housie Snowball with a special prize of an air ticket on sector Kwt-Mum-Kwt on Jet Airways sponsored by Al Qatan Travels. The KIFF Managing Committee for season 2012-2013 is headed by the Hon. President Mr. Fidelis Fernandes (KGA) along with Hon. Vice President Mr. Derrick Gomedes (RBFC) Hon. Gen. Secretary Mr. Praveen Kumar (Sparx) Hon. Sports Secretary Mr. Kevin Vaz (AVC) Hon. Treasurer Mr. Adly D’Lima (UG) Hon. Registrar Mr. Stevin Fernandes (DBO) Hon. P.R.O Mr. Julio Cardozo (GOA) Hon. Asst. Sports Secretary Joseph Gomes (DHL) and Hon. Reliever Mr. Seby Dias (Curtocares United) The 18 affiliates comprises of Goan Overseas Association, United Goans Centre, YRC Rising Stars, Navelim Youth Center, CRC Chinchinim, Curtorcares United, United Friends Club, Kuwait Goans Association, FC Sparx, Indian Strikers FC,DHL Football Club, AVC Overseas Sports and Cultural Association, Skynet Raiders Soccer Club, Santos United, Don Bosco Oratory, Malabar United FC, Real Betalbatim Football Club and Kerala Challengers. The KIFF Managing Committee wishes all the 18 affiliates the very best for a grueling season 2012-2013. All the soccer loving fans are cordially invited for the opening ceremony and the matches to follow during the new season. Let us all get together and proclaim in unison ‘’LET THE GAMES BEGIN’’ DATE: 5th OCTOBER 2012VENUE: AL SABAH FOOTBALL GROUNDS.OPENING CEREMONY: 07.00 AM SCHEDULE OF 1ST DAY MATCHES 1ST MATCH 07.00 AM. DON BOSCO ORATORY v/s DHL FOOTBALL CLUB 2ND MATCH 08.30 AM. MALABAR UNITED FC v/s CUTORCARES UNITED 3RD MATCH 10.00 AM. NAVELIM YOUTH CENTER v/s SKYNET RAIDERS FC (Watch out for more news and events as the new season progresses) Xavier Furtado xavierfurtado23 at yahoo.co.uk
[Goanet] Goa: Think big, act smart (The Goan, Aug 10, 2012)
'Viewing tower and shopping emporium' right on the beach, two airports, and mega-highways: My take on how long-term, expert and independent planning, maybe in the form a policy think-tank, could help saving Goa from such monumental 'development' tragedies Think big, act smart Constantino Xavier http://thegoan.net/story.php?id=256 (E-paper version: http://119.82.71.76/thegoan/Details.aspx?id=101boxid=201927453) One of Goa’s greatest developmental tragedies is its compulsion to think and plan small (or not at all) and then act monumentally big. For example, instead of taking on the Indian Navy on Dabolim’s civilian status, the state is bent on constructing a mammoth second airport to host the A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. An NHAI-commissioned highway with stretches as wide as 45-metres plans to cut the state in half, from North to South. And last month, inspired by Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong, Goa’s tourism minister announced a 35-storeyed “viewing tower with shopping emporia” right on Baga beach. Goa’s airport, highway and tower projects reflect small thinking that, in sudden spurts, gets implemented as gigantic projects that are incoherent, unsustainable, or completely divorced from the state’s long-term interests. This is no surprise: India today is in dire need to act as big and fast as possible if it wants to catch up with China and deliver on infrastructure. Planning long-term therefore means building flyovers or dams in unprecedented size and number. But in Goa, with a capital city of less than 100,000 people situated in a fragile ecological habitat, six-lane highways, a gigantic dam or two airports make little sense – in any sense. Planning does not only require expertise but, more importantly, time. To think big in a small state like Goa calls for an investment in knowledge, both local and global: for each project, one needs to identify Goa’s environmental and socio-economic conditions, develop future scenarios, and compare it to both successful and failed developmental models of similar regions worldwide (definitely not Singapore or Hong Kong!). There is no denial that with an economy that grows at 13 per cent, a population that almost tripled in fifty years, and a tourism sector that annually attracts close to three million tourists, Goa urgently needs to develop its infrastructure. But the exigencies of action should not be allowed to undermine the demands for long-term planning. At the same time, the legitimate concerns for conservation and sustainability should not lead to paralysis. And yes, there is a middle way between these two extremes of infrastructural hyperactivity and utopian stasis. This is the path of expert-informed, long-term policy planning, one that focuses on thinking big, forward and out-of-the-box in order to find ways to act smart and sustainably. One such option is for the government to commission expert reports and committees, such as the recent Goa Vision 2035 or the defunct Goa Knowledge Commission led by Peter de Souza. The problem is that their recommendations are either immediately adopted because biased towards governmental or business interests, ignored if inconveniently independent, or forgotten after a short public debate or a change in government. That is the fate of most reports and commissions worldwide: they fulfill immediate political, budgetary or regulatory requirements for “public consultation,” provide a nice extra income for the consulted experts, but are rarely read by anyone, especially in government. A better way to institutionalize Goa’s expertise and to provide the state executive, bureaucracy and civil society with informed inputs, would be to establish a think tank with the task of preparing independent studies on a variety of issue-areas, from infrastructure to tourism, economic, environmental and educational policies. Think tanks are already performing an important role at the national level, for example on the economy (ICRIER), defence (IDSA) and overall policy (CPR). A similar think tank in Goa, maybe as a jointly funded public-private partnership, could conduct non-partisan policy research and advisory, and serve as the necessary bridge between the often-divergent priorities of politics, business and society. This should not be a traditional academic institute nor a partisan organization constrained by governmental budgets or appointments, but an independent policy planning organization focused on providing analytical insights, comparative studies, and forecasts. Goa and its diaspora are fortunate to have excellent non-governmental organizations and experienced individuals that could provide such a think tank with the necessary leadership and expertise. It’s time to think big to capacitate the government to act smart, in Goa’s long-term interest. Constantino Xavier is a Ph.D. candidate at Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) in Washington DC and tweets at @constantinox
[Goanet] Goa beyond India (The Goan on Saturday)
Goa Beyond India Constantino Xavier http://thegoan.net/story.php?id=67 India is in the global headlines again, and this time for all the bad reasons. It now has a Prime Minister who is deemed to be an “underachiever”, its economic growth sank to “a mere” six per cent, and foreign investment is “rejected” in the midst of large corruption scandals. The golden reforms era that propelled the country to rookie superpower status in the early 2000s seems to have come to a sudden stop. Who to blame for this gloomy scenario? Many,for sure, but India’s regional states in particular. Whether on foreign investment in the retail sector, water sharing agreements with Bangladesh, or the establishment of a National Counter Terrorism Centre, India’s big states are all playing an increasingly influential and – yes, let’s face it – obstructionist role that New Delhi is struggling to overcome. This is part of a centre-state balance that is threatening to tilt in favour of the states, especially big ones.In the minds of Delhi’s federal politicians and policymakers, the competition between these colossal regional forces, from Kashmir to Karnataka and from Gujarat to Assam, will always smash tiny Goa into oblivion. That is the cost for being a disproportionately wealthy and small state in a large electoral democracy. Goa represents only 0.1 per cent of the India’s total population and territory, 0.4 per cent of the country’s total wealth, and it sends a mere two out of 545 representatives to the Lok Sabha (0.004 per cent of the voting share). But Goa is also India’s richest state with a per capita income almost three times higher than the national average, the Eleventh Finance Commission ranks it first in infrastructure, and it offers the best quality of life according to the National Commission on Population. There are two ways Goa can respond to this paradox. One is to remain sitting at the sidelines of Delhi’s giant matches, whining and hoping for some fortunate attention. Another, more productive approach is to change its perspective and, instead of the traditional inward look across the Ghats and towards the Northern hinterland, now shift its focus to the ocean and revive the dormant links that once made it a strategic hub in the first wave of globalization after the 15th century. This extrovert reorientation does not preclude Goa from continuing to lobby Delhi and perform its federal obligation by advocating for its interests domestically, also because these may be for the common good of other small, and maybe even also big states. But no longer can Goa’s comparative wealth and advantage remain ignored and unexplored, especially in an era in which other Indian states have started to develop their own foreign policies and respective institutions, whether to attract foreign investment or manage their regional diasporas. Goa is in a privileged position to ride this new wave of globalization and explore the geo economic shift from a world traditionally revolving around the Euro-American transatlantic axis to one anchored in the Asia-Pacific. No other Indian state has such rich historical links with, and expertise on a variety of crucial countries and world-cities, from São Paulo to Singapore, and from Maputo to Macau.No other part of India had such a long connection to the modern West (451 long years) and to South America, Africa and East Asia at the same time. This is the old Indian Ocean region coming to life again in an expanded version now also known as the Indo-Pacific (or maybe Indo-Atlantic?). Goa is close, but not too close to Mumbai, and it is small, but not too small to be reduced to a little casino paradise. This is the time to think how to make bestuse of its global comparative advantage. If it plays its cards right, in a near future Goa will not only get New Delhi’s, but the whole world’s attention. -- This is the first of the fortnightly column A view from afar by Constantino Xavier in the new weekly The Goan on Saturday, and appeared in the inaugural edition on July 28, 2012: http://thegoan.net/story.php?id=67 For the e-paper version see www.thegoan.net
[Goanet] Condolence
The President, Committee members and players of AVC Overseas Sports and Cultural Association, Kuwait deeply mourn the sad demise of Mr.Lourenco Pinto, beloved father of our dear friend Mr. Teddy Pinto. May the Lord give courage to the bereaved family to overcome this loss and grant eternal solace to the departed soul. In Grief, AVC Kuwait
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] OLDPHOTO:MUMBAI: Mohammadi Mahal at the Junction of Kalbadevi Road Girgaon
I think the Furtado Music shop is on the ground floor x Editor Khan Kaneej Aur ADHIKAR (Mines minerals RIGHTS) www.firstpeoplesfirst.in [image: Btn_red_77x28]http://www.scribd.com/reachxdias?from_badge_profile_btn=1 www.adhikar.in * *INDIA* * * If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.* ~ Malcolm X 2011/11/26 Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com Between St Xavier’s College and Metro Cinema is a Grade-III heritage structure known as Jer Mahal. A cluster of six buildings and an annexe, it represents the finest example of a whole style of vernacular Indian architecture. It has even been called ‘Bombay’s most beautiful chawl’. A Goan cultural hub, Jer Mahal accommodates 50 Goan clubs on its premises at Dhobi Talao. These clubs have been around for over a century; the oldest one can be traced back to 1857. Each floor accommodates 3 to 4 clubs, along with a single kitchen and a bathroom. Today, the clubs are characterised by broken walls, protruding cable wires and worn out arches. http://oldphotosbombay.blogspot.com/2011/10/mohammadi-mahal-at-junction-of.html -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Condolences
The President, members and players of AVC Overseas Sports and Cultural Association Kuwait, deeply mourn the sad and untimely demise of Mr. Bernardo Mascarenhas, beloved father of our member and player Mr. Molvito Mascarenhas. May the Almighty Lord give courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear this colossal loss and grant Eternal peace to the departed soul. In Grief, AVC - Kuwait
[Goanet] 2nd Edition of Gulf Goans Cup Dubai 2011
After a stupendous success in 2010 AVC Overseas Sports Cultural Association Kuwait in association with Festa Entertainment Dubai proudly announces the 2nd Edition of the Gulf Goans Cup 2011. The one day football tournament will be held on 4th November 2011 at the Dubai Club grounds. Await further news and updates on this forum.
[Goanet] DEPLORABLE STATE OF GOAN ROADS
Everyday we hear people of Goa complaining of bad roads. The capital city of Panjim is more in the news. I want to share the plight of Margao and surrounding areas which I have noticed during my last visit to Goa late August 2011. The highway road which bisects from Nuvem bypassing through neighbouring Fatorda and entering Goa Bottling area is like a lake. This road was perfect during my previous visit in May 2011. The junction road at Goa Bottling which passes through old RTO office straight to Gogol, Housing Board and onwards is another horrible sight. The junctions at Gogol, Housing Board and Power House where this same stretch passes is a sight never witnessed before. The road from Chowgule College to Borda is another nightmare. All these roads and more in South Goa were completely motor-able in May 2011and within a couple of months have been washed away. The reason is some of the perfect roads were dug just before monsoons on the pretext of hot mixing. Early June 2011 just below my building at Gogol junction one side of the road was scrapped for no apparent reason and hot-mixed in broad daylight when the traffic was at its peak and stopped after about 50 mtrs. Till today it is not completed. PWD engineers are blaming the ongoing monsoons for the roads being washed by rains. Ignorance at its height. From where these engineers get their certificates from? Certainly from the local municipalities. Was there no retention retained from the PWD contractors? Was there no guarantee obtained from these PWD contractors? It seems the PWD contractors have only 40% of the total contract value left in the end after bagging the contract to construct the roads and have to use substandard material to finish the roads. Where does the 60% go even before the road is being built? Even a stray dog knows the reason behind the sorry state of the roads in Goa. The roads are hot-mixed in a hurry this year because by the time the same exercise is conducted it will election time and code of conduct will be in force and not possible for any more commission till elected again. Very soon politicians will be coming to our door steps to promise us better roads in return for votes. Can we elect them in April next when the roads are good and dump them in August next when the roads turn bad? It is a known fact that on paper we goans have a government to rule the state, but governance is nil. Who is to be blamed for all this? We the Goans. God, Bless Goa and show Your Might before we are ravaged again by our own people. Regards, Xavier Furtado
[Goanet] AVC-Kuwait wins 1st 7 a side football tournament held under KIFF for 2011-2012
AVC - Kuwait have won the KIFF 2011-2012 season opener 7 a side Football tournament for the Willy Gomes Rolling Trophy held on 2nd September 2011 at the Digital Grounds in Kuwait City. In the finals AVC - Kuwait beat SkyNet to lift the Rolling trophy. AVC's coach and ace professional goalkeeper Alvaro Dias was awarded the Man of the Finals'' AVC - Kuwait comprised of Alvaro Dias, Francis Rodrigues, Custodio Almeida, Anthony Fernandes, Liston Raju, Savio, Nicholas Fernandes, Molvito Mascarenhas, Ignatuis, Ronny, Vincy,Luciano D'Souza, Braulio Fernandes and Melvy Fernandes. The tournament was held under the afilliation of Kuwait Indian Football Federation.
[Goanet] Don Bosco Engineering college
The is a perfect clarification. Ignatius Dias/Agassaim Gao Message: 7 Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 18:48:14 +0530 From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o drferdina...@hotmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org, i...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Don Bosco Engineering College in Fatorda inaugurated Message-ID: snt131-w4593ac1d8553653c869c70cf...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 If one has understood Mr. Naguesh Bhatcar?s post in the right perspective, I don?t see why there should be comments. It is because it was not correctly understood and taken from a wrong perspective viewpoint that such unnecessary comments come to pass. What I see from Mr. Naguesh Bhatcar?s post is that we, as well as the Goa government tend to start some project without any infrastructure in place. Such projects, specially in the field of education are detrimental and have misguided a lot of our youth who might have done better in life had they chosen a different profession. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o.
[Goanet] Condolences
The President, committee members and players of AVC Overseas Sports and Cultural Association Kuwait, deeply mourn the sad demise of Mr. Assumption D'Sa, founder member of GOA Maroons and loving brother of Mr. Raymond D'Sa. May the Almighty Lord give strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace. In grief, AVC-Kuwait
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Dear Joe, This is the answer. Oh Lord US!! What have you done. You created him and you killed him for not obeying your orders. Cheers!!! Ignatius Dias Agassaim / UAE Message: 2 Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 11:49:32 +0100 (BST) From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] BREAKING NEWS - OSAMA BIN LADEN GOES TO MEET HIS ALLAH. Message-ID: 21604.75808...@web25903.mail.ukl.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Thanks, ? Does that mean he moved his residence to the lord? or Has he gone to meet his high command as congress do (and will be back by next available flight)? ? :-) ? ? joego...@yahoo.co.uk
[Goanet] A STAR IS BORN
A STAR IS BORN The title of this post has no relationship whatsoever, with the hit Hollywood move of 1970 in which Barbara Steisand and Christopher shared acting honors.This post is meant to highlight the sports policy of India in general and of Goa, in particular.To begin with, let me make a reference to a young and energetic cricket player, Paul Valuthaty of Kings XI Punjab. This hitherto unknown and unsung player has no stupendous experience and, played only one List-A match for Mumbai in 2006. But on April 13, 2011 this lad redefined cricket history with a blistering and unbeaten knock of 120 runs off only 63 deliveries. Kings XI Punjab then set the pulse racing with a significant six wicket victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the fourth edition of the popular IPL. Again on April 16, 2011 Paul Valthaty hit five sixes and eight boundaries to score 75 runs in just 47 balls agaisnt Deccan Chargers. He also excelled as a seamer with commendable figure of 4-29 to romp home with a deserving victory. In India, we have many talented sportsmen and women but, unfortunately due to lack of exposure and support such talents never see the light of the day. The cricket ex-coach of India Chappel had also confirmed this phenomenon to media on several occasions. And, the proverbial last straw on camel's back is the political clout. The first IPL edition was won by the unfashionable Rajasthan Royals. And our very own Goan cricket hero Swapnil Asonadkar was treated to a royal welcome at the Dabollim airport. But when the Chennai Super Kings won the third edition of the IPL and, also the Champions League Trophy in South Africa our only Goan cricket hero Jakati was received at the Dabolim airport by his parents and a few of his relatives.Now, the less said the better. Such discrimination in the sports policy should be thrown to winds and importance must be given to deserving and talented sportsmen irrespective of caste, creed and religion.Only when Goans display their unity with resoluteness then we can prodly proclaim, A STAR IS BORN tobrighten the Goan skies. Ignatius Dias Agassaim/U.A.E.
[Goanet] Corrupt system
The outgoing chief of watchdog Mr. Pratyush Sinha said that almost one-third of Indians are “Utterly Corrupt” and half are “borderline”, blaming increased wealth for much of the problem. Transparency International, the global anti-graft body, puts India 84th on its corruption perception index with a 3.4 point rating, out of a best possible score of 10. Sinha also said that in modern India “if somebody has a lot of money, he is respectable. Nobody questions by what means he has got the money”. By no way our politicians will be changed as the whole system is corrupt and all are part and parcel of this system. Ignatius Dias Agassin/UAE
[Goanet] Excerpt from Indian Express
Goa’s Pacheco may be part of global racket, US tells India Ritu Sarin Tags : Bureau of Diplomatic Security, US State Department, Francisco Xavier ‘Mickey’ Pacheco, CBIPosted: Sun Sep 05 2010, 04:24 hrs Updated: Sun Sep 05 2010, 08:39 hrs New Delhi: The Bureau of Diplomatic Security, a unit of the US State Department, has told India that the former tourism minister of Goa, Francisco Xavier ‘Mickey’ Pacheco, may be involved in a massive immigration and money laundering racket. Pacheco, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and beach parties, resigned as minister on June 6 following allegations of his involvement in the mysterious death of his companion Nadia Torrado. He was arrested on July 9 and bailed on July 26 — around the same time when the US first alerted India about his alleged role in the racket. Top government sources said the Bureau of Diplomatic Security first got in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through the US mission in New Delhi, and has since backed the allegations against Pacheco with documents and details of banking transactions. The evidence is being described as “substantive and watertight”. After high-level discussions, the MEA passed the case on to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is now making an assessment of the economic and criminal violations the ex-minister might have committed. CBI officials confirmed the receipt and scrutiny of the evidence provided by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The US advisory followed the arrest of several Goans at various American airports, all of whom were found to be travelling on fake travel documents, and linked in some way with Pacheco. In several cases where Pacheco had recommended the issual of visas, supporting documents submitted by the applicants were found to be fake or forged. Investigations by US authorities have revealed that Pacheco has, “as of now”, a balance of above $15 million in banks in the US, and has recently made transfers of around $2 million to India. Details of all the relevant bank accounts and transactions have been handed over to Indian authorities. CBI officials said the US has provided the entire documentation in four or five of the illegal travel and immigration cases. In some other cases, details are awaited. The CBI is likely to hand over the cases related to the transfer of foreign exchange to the Enforcement Directorate.
[Goanet] 'Cong ticket or not, Valanka in the fray'
Churchill bab, you are making a grave mistake by portraying only your daughter Valanka as candidate of Benaulim constituency. You should also push your son and wife too, as we ignorant Goans need leaders like you, who can change the parties as and when you like, but will never leave the aam admi. Ignatius Dias Agassaim/UAE Message: 4 Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:03:32 +0530 From: Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] 'Cong ticket or not, Valanka in the fray' (Times of India) Message-ID: aanlkti=mlk7n1mjraafuc3qo_rf7gxbtcccu6ak8t...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 'Cong ticket or not, Valanka in the fray' TNN, Aug 16, 2010, 04.02am IST MARGAO: The assembly elections may be two years away but PWD ministerChurchill Alemao on Sunday sounded the bugle for the battle of votes opening the election office of daughter Valanka Alemao whom he once again portrayed as candidate of Benaulim constituency. Significantly, Alemao made it known, albeit in a veiled comment, that he may well be scripting a new and dramatic political move in the run up the elections should Valanka be denied the Congress ticket by the party high command. He dropped broad hints that if push comes to shove, he would be compelled to exit from the Congress. Congress is a great party, and Sonia Gandhi is a good leader. But in Goa there are some Congress leaders who act like thorns and create problems (for me). When these thorns begin to create problems, I am forced to leave the Congress party. My daughter Valanka will contest the elections on the Congress ticket. But if she is not given a Congress ticket, she would still contest on the people's ticket. You need to have the people on your side to win elections, not the party, nor the money, Alemao said. Valanka, addressing the crowd, echoed senior Alemao's assertions. I will contest on a Congress ticket. Sonia Gandhi wants women to come forward and so I am confident she will give me the Congress ticket. But whether I get the Congress ticket or not, I will definitely contest the elections, she stressed. Valanka stated that she decided to plunge into politics on the request of the people who urged her to represent us in the state legislative assembly first and then we will send you to Parliament. She exuded confidence that her long years of social work would stand her in good stead at the elections. Alemao tried to justify Valanka's foray into politics to her natural inclination towards politics coupled with her attributes conducive to her political aspirations. My daughter Valanka knows politics. Politics has gone into her blood??? When I was an MP she would do the rounds of Parliament and the Supreme Court to listen to the debates. Valanka spoke in agreement with her father's assessment about her. My work will do the talking first and only then you may cast your votes in my favour, she said. Stating that the the people of Benaulim have a place in my heart, Alemao senior appealed to the people not to fall prey to falsehoods that are being spread (about bad condition of roads in the state) and assured that all roads in bad condition will soon be repaired. Urban development ministerJoaquim Alemao too made a forceful pitch favouring the Congress ticket for his niece. Valanka will get Congress ticket 200%, said Joaquim.
[Goanet] Goanet] Coconut Breaking Game (Contest) at Agassaim
You wasted your precious time Joe. The chief guest Mr. Francis Silveira and his brother Antonio will arrive for any function only when they are informed by their chamchas that there is adequate crowd. They are not concerned about the delay but they are more interested in publicity. Furthermore no organizers can commence their event prior to their arrival. Ignatius Dias Agassaim/UAE Message: 7 Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:10:19 + (GMT) From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Coconut Breaking Game (Contest) at Agassaim Message-ID: 275557.50123...@web25906.mail.ukl.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Coconut Breaking Game ? We?wanted to be there on time So we arrived on time i.e. 3pm No, it did not start at the stated time nor it started 90 minutes later But it actually did at? 4.55pm. As if they were waiting for their Chief Guest the Local MLA and his brother, Zila Member. No sooner, they arrived than the event started. Local Sarpanch and the panch made it around 4pm though. ? Tip: Next time when you know there is a politician as chief guest, be there at least one hour later than the stated time. In our case, we did not know nor it was said in the ad etc. ? ? The Game: This is the first time I ever watched them playing. It needs two players. One to set the ball (coconut) rolling and the other to hit/break the ball using another hand held coconut as striker. Mostly, the opposition coconut breaks but sometimes both break or none breaks. Yet, there are situations where the opposition?s ball is safe but the hitter?s (Striker) ball breaks All the? winning/losing situations are selectively included in the clip. ? It?s Young Boys of Dugrem presentation of their 40th Traditional Coconut Breaking contest on the feast day of their Paron St. Lawrence on 10th August (every year same time/same venue) ? Coconut breaking Contest - Video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-HKTl6NWwo pics were supplied earlier There were other programs too such as Konkani songs, Magic Show by Anil, Kids Fancy Dress, Folk dance followed by Volley ball match between Curca Boys v/s Hausi Band ? Sadly, we could not wait to watch all this as we already wasted about 2 hours.. It was our feast too and he had our own programes at home. Except some parts of Magic Show by a local (Settled in Loutorim) which we liked a lot. A clip may be uploaded if time and mood permit. ? Some pics here of the Chuch on the feast day http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881109207/ ? St. Lawrence Maddi http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881718302/ ? Our Patron's feast is not as grand as 'purmentachem Fest' held in our church. joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa
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Aires may say that he got nothing personal against Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, but he is doing at the behest of Manohar Parrikar, for which he is aptly rewarded. Ignatius Dias Agassaim/UAE Message: 6 Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:36:42 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] NOTHING PERSONAL AGAINST EDUARDO FALEIRO Message-ID: aanlktil8zza7x8yc0v69chwuuhh8j7ea1-yexlfve...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On 17 July 2010 11:18, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: I have nothing personal against Mr. Eduardo Faleiro or any one else about whom I have raised issues over the last over 30 years. ... Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372 RESPONSE: You do your thing - may God be with you; You are awakening deep seated feelings of angst towards the powers that be. We shall over come and in time kick out all the reprobates. There will come a time when accountability of past office bearers will be called into question! -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Re.Swindon Goan Festival
Dear Arwin Ignatius, MLA Fransico Silveira is a nice person but the decisions are made by his brothers and his brothers obey the orders of Churchill Alemao. All the best to the organisers of Swindon Goan Festival. Ignatius Dias Agassaim/UAE Message: 4 Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 08:01:37 +0400 From: Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Re.Swindon Goan Festival Message-ID: aanlktik5dtgw5kribdmy8rlrwzaqexn5rl9mvve5z...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I have not seen any Goa Friendly action or announce ment in the Media by MLS Francisco Silveira . Neither am I aware off any Anti-Goan Action by him. Nevertheless Goans in Swindon MUST question him as an elected representative; on what he is doing to preserve Goa, its land and its Identity? I suggest giving him a signature campaign or a list of demands of what we want to happen in Goa; perhaps this will send a clear/strong message to our Anti-Goan Corrupt Government... Arwin Message: 7 Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2010 17:26:15 +0100 From: ignatius fernandes iggy.fernan...@hotmail.co.uk To: goanet@lists.goanet.org goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Swindon Goan Festival Message-ID: blu102-w233ae320b7b1a113724b3ace...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Has anyone seen the new flyer for Swindon Goan Festival? They have dumpedBabush Monserrate as a chief guest and replaced him with Francisco Silveira a Goan MLA. Does anyone have any information on Shree Francisco Silveira. Is he Goan friendly, does he help his constituents and Goan people,Is he corrupted or honest? Kudos to the Swidon Goan committee. Ignatius Fernandes.
[Goanet] Useful information
Address proof card issued by India Post Many working people often shift their houses. For them, it is difficult to produce an address proof issued by Government with latest address. Our India Post (Post Office) has come up with a solution. Now you can get an address proof along with your photo from India post. Since the ID proof is issued by India post which is a Central Government organization, it is similar to other ID cards like Driving license, Voters ID etc. It can be used for opening bank accounts, for getting telephone and gas connections etc. Ignatius Dias The total cost for getting this ID card is Rs.250/ (Rs.10 for application and Rs.240/- processing fee). Do inform everybody. This is very useful. For more details enquire in the nearest post office
[Goanet] Goa minister gate crash at San Joao event in Dubai
Yes Arwin n Agnelo,
This pig is non other than our Great Chor Churchill Alemao. We must disclose
his name.
Ignatius Dias
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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:48:28 +0400
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To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] Re. Goa Minister gate crash at San Joao event in
Dubai
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Yes, Agnelo this PIG came from nowwhere uninvited!!
And I was extremely disgusted to see him.
Arwin
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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:56:16 -0400
From: pinheiro gift.pinhe...@gmail.com
To: goa...@goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] Goa Minister gate crash at San Joao event in Dubai
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Global Goans UAE celebrated San Joao with gaiety and festivities at
Ramee Hotel Dubai. As the fun was picking up and people were having fun
and frolic.
http://skydrive.live.com/play.aspx?path=/photomail/{ddfa3418-2fce-4d83-be83-75f2dfda4f57}image=112945AE4DB3A962!141imagehi=112945AE4DB3A962!139CID=1236596187620157794
There was hullabaloo and uneasy atmosphere. The festivities were on
the verge of being disrupted as the result of gate crashing by a well
know corrupt minister (he has church in his name but shameless soul
hangs up on the hill) who was in Dubai on a private visit. Who says
Pig?s can?t fly. We witnessed 100kg Goan pig fly out of nowhere on the
roof top of the hotel. We Goans are holy people so we immediately
forgive and forget just as we do every election and embrace this
politician as if his is our Saviour. And lo and behold out of now where
he is at the centre stage taking pictures. It was a disgraceful that
this minister came un-invited at the event and vanished in the same
speed as he came in. Many of our fellow Gaons took pride to shake hand
with this Saviour of Corruption. It shows how thick skin we Goans are.
We are willing to worship any God of corruption. I can only hang my
head in shame and pray to God to give those people wisdom to
distinguish between right and wrong, good and bad. Lord delivery us
from these evil forces.
Agnelo Pinheiro
[Goanet] Owner's Pride
Dear Iggy, For your kind information Goa government cannot even say a word to Anil Salgaonkar, forget about stopping the contracts and other business activities. Because they are the one who finance the political parties in abundance, irrespective whether they are ruling or in opposition. No body can play with these guys as they are capable of toppling the ruling party. Ignatius Dias Agassaim/UAE The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] The yawning lion should be confined to the cage
Dear Freddy, As usual you got a good pen. Have you ever noticed what is happening in our neighbouring country. If somebody like SRK has to say the same words in that country, he would have been excommunicated or even cut into pieces. To some extend we should appreciate the patriotism of Bal Thackeray. Which politician is not a goonda in India? Ignatius Dias/Agassaim The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] All Goa Carol Singing Contest at Betalbatim
Rosary School, Miramar Mother of God Choir, Majorda Tops at All-Goa Carol Contest, Betalbatim PHOTO: http://picasaweb.google.ca/GoanetBlog/Xmas02#5417415927502605042 Joyful exuberance and musical prowess of a high order propelled Rosary School from Miramar, Panjim to the top spot in the Schools Category, while the harmonious blending of Mother of God Choir, Majorda, won them the 1st Place in the Open Category at the grand All-Goa Carol Singing Contest organised by Betalbatim Cricket Club on Goa Liberation Day. Besides the beautiful trophies, the winners in each category walked away with Rs. 7000/- and Rs. 5000/- respectively. Competition was tough and it was a difficult job for the experienced judges - eminent musicians and connoisseurs of good music Fr. Alexandre Pereira, Winston Collaco, Delphine Alvares, and Siddharth Cota to come to a decision as most of the 15 groups from North and South Goa that participated, were of a very high calibre. Eventually, Kings School, S. Jose de Areal in second place pipped Presentation Convent, Margao on the winners podium in the Schools category, while Divine Voices, Quepem and Carmel College, Nuvem bagged the 2nd and 3rd places respectively in the Open Category. The event being held after several years by Betalbatim Cricket Club and principally sponsored by Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco and Ms. Martin's Corner Martin's Comfort, was witnessed by an enthusiastic audience of over 700 people who thronged the beautifully laid out Betalbatim Parish Park, with the tastefully illuminated facade of Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim as the backdrop. Chief Guest, Mr. Mickky Pacheco Mrs. Viola Pacheco gave away the prizes to the winners while Guest of Honour Mrs. Carafina Pereira, owner of Martin's Corner and Rev. Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha. Parish Priest, who presided, gave away the prizes to the First and Second Runners-up. Besides Schools, Senior and Junior Colleges, Choirs from Parishes also took part in the event which was a fitting opening to Christmas festivities. BETALBATIM CRICKET CLUB 207, Pockvaddo, Betalbatim, Salcete, Goa 403 713 Tel. (832) 28-801
Re: [Goanet] No more with us... Philip Thomas
August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary Very sad news indeed - I had the chance to exchange emails with him several times and his articles were extremely well researched and appreciated worldwide. I guess it's now up to all other concerned Goans to continue his mission - to inquiry into the darker aspects of the (utterly unnecessary) Mopa airport project, the restoration of Dabolim's legal civilian status etc. Best, Constantino Xavier Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:18:07 +0530 From: f...@goa-india.org To: goanet@lists.goanet.org One of the sad duties on Goanet -- after being around for so long -- is to announce the departures of our friends (whom we have come to know close through their many posts). It is a sad task to announce the recent death of Philip Thomas, who passed away of a heart-attack. Goanetters would remember him as having a strong interest in aviation issues, the Dabolim airport, apart from other concerns.
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Goan, be exclusionary
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:30:22 +0530 From: goanetrea...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet-News] Goan, be exclusionary Goan, be exclusionary DEVIL'S ADVOCATE/ Frederick Noronha Unlike what we'd like to believe, communalism in Goa is not a post-1961 invention. Dear Fred, I guess you meant to write: Unlike what we'd like to believe, communalism in Goa is not a pre-1961 invention. I think that would make much more sense, considering the prevailing myths and paradigms on Goa's past, as well as the facts of the last decade. Best, Constantino Xavier, Lisbon _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage_062009
[Goanet] Condolence and Request
May our Dear M. Boyer's soul rest in peace and God grant strength to his family , friends, Tiatrists and to all the special people who loved him and his different roles acting on stage and also his talent of composing songs onstage / on the spot. Our sincere sympathies and condolences to his family. I request the Tiatr Akademy / Community and all who are involved directly or indirectly in the Tiatr to make sure that there is no Drama / Tiatr in any part of Goa, on our Dear M. Boyers funeral day as a mark of respect to this great man who entertained for the last fifty years Xavier Gomes ( Fan of M. Boyer ) St. Estevaum Goa / Dubai
[Goanet] Jose Vaz, Correia Afonso, SarDessai and Abreu de Noronha remembered in Lisbon
tujem sovnnem koxem Thorthorot uddttalem. Likhnni tuji dhar zaun Porxurama-bann zaun Addmelleancheam tufan-lharank Sangtalli: “Vochat porot Oxech ami zuztole Jin zori geli sorot ‘’. Mog tuzo tonnatonnar He bhuinche konnakonnar Sfurt tuvem dil´li tiji Lokhlokhit mhurt asa Tornneanchea konvllea monar. Dhortorechim madd´dilim Kitlim xetam kitlim mollam Nimni nhid ailo nhidunk Bannaulechea maddam-tolla Goem tujem, ghor tujem Aiz ritem... Mhojea gitak vangodd dita Viol mhojeach hunddkeachem. -- (Report by Constantino Xavier, constantino.xavier (at) gmail.com) _ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_122008
[Goanet] 1st German Cultural Days, Goa (this weekend)
1st German Cultural Days 12, 13, 14 December 2008, Goa Organized by Indo German Friendship Society, Goa (IGSG) www.igsg.org Programme 12 December (Friday) Presentation: Humboldt's Ideal at the German Universities – in the past and at the present Dr. Michael Klepsch – Düsseldorf, Germany 12th December 2008 (Friday), 10:00 a.m., Clube Vasco da Gama, Opp. Municipal Garden, Panjim Free entrance. Presentation: Practical Applications of Robotics with short video projections Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.h.c. Guenter Hommel – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Technical University of Berlin – Berlin, Germany 12th December 2008 (Friday), 10:30 a.m., Clube Vasco da Gama, Opp. Municipal Garden, Panjim Free entrance. Information about oportunities of Study Research in Germany Mrs. Niketa Dedhia - Representative German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD-Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) - Mumbai 12th December 2008 (Friday), 11:15 a.m., Clube Vasco da Gama, Opp. Municipal Garden, Panjim Free entrance. Music Concert: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with Schiller's “Ode an die Freude” (Ode to Joy), performed at Aula Paolo VI of Vatican to the honour of Pope Benedict XVI in October 2007 by the Bavarian Radio Choir and Orchestra. conducted by Mariss Jansons. Krassimira Stoyanova (soprano), Lioba Braun (mezzo-soprano), Michael Schade (tenor), Michael Volle (bass). (DVD Projection on a giant screen) 12th December 2008 (Friday), 8:30 p.m., Ravindra Bhavan, Margao Free entrance. The concert opens with the Holy Father entering the Paul VI Performance Hall. International press comments: Jansons keeps the orchestra upright and with the tension of such a high-wire performance produces a superb work of art.…. The DVD show that Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is as much an event to be experienced as a piece of music heard.…. The picture is sharp and the sound is close and powerful. 13 December (Saturday) Traditional German Home Pastry Class By German ladies 13th December 2008 (Saturday), 9 a.m. Baywatch Resort Goa, Sernabatim, Colva Previous registration required. Limited number of participants. Please contact. A morning class that allows you to learn how to make some of the greatest German cakes, such as Prinzregententorte - Prinzregenten cake, a cake found mainly in Bavaria or the Engadiner Wallnusskuchen - Engadin walnut pie. Try it at a high-end non-professional pastry class. Roundtable: Germans in Goa / Goans in Germany - Towards a Better Cross-Cultural Understanding 13th December (Saturday): 5:00 p.m. - Clube Vasco da Gama, Opp. Municipal Garden, Panjim. Chief Guest: Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, Commissioner for NRI Affairs; Guest of Honour: Ambassador V.K. Grover, Honorary Advisor to the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and Member of the National Security Advisory Board. Free entrance. Three Goans, residents in Germany, and three Germans, residents in Goa, discuss the goals to promote understanding between Goans and Germans. 14 December (Sunday) German Alumni Meeting and TUM Alumni India Meeting (Technische Universität München) 14th December 2008 (Sunday) - The International Centre, Dona Paula 11:00 a.m. (Internal Presentation for the Alumni): A brief historical account of the german influence in Goa – Percival Noronha, Secretary Indian Heritage Society (Goa) 1:00 p.m., Alumni lunch An opportunity to wiedersehen and exchange views. Open for all alumni of German Universities and Fachhochschulen. Previous registration required. Please contact. Beer more Celebrating German popular music and snacks Come on and party 14th December (Sunday), 7:30 p.m. Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar, Panjim Entrance fee 50 Rs. (Snacks and refreshments will be available at reasonable rates at the venue.) Taste the delicious Frankfurter Wuerstchen (Frankfurt sausage) served with mustard and bread or other German delicacies like Frikadelle (also called Boulette), made with ground meat and a variety of complementary ingredients. The very traditional German Kartoffelsalat (Potato Salad) or the Gemüseeintopf (vegetable soup) with or without bacon will be also available at the event in Gaspar Dias. Try the tasty and superb German pastry specialities Streuselkuchen (Crumbs Cake), Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake) and Butterkuchen (Butter Cake) made specially for this event by the German Pastry Chef Klaus Bredt. Authentic German bread will also be available. This will as well be an opportunity to pick up a little package of assorted traditional German Christmas cookies. For information and contacts: email: i...@igsg.org or phone 9881718792. _ You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032869/direct/01/
[Goanet] Goa - German Cultural Days Programme updated
The programme 1st German Cultural Days Goa on 12, 13 and 14 December 2008 was updated on 22nd November with additional items. Please be so kind as to follow the link: http://www.igsg.org/de/events_en.htm Das Programm 1st German Cultural Days Goa on 12, 13 and 14 December 2008 wurde am 22. November mit neuen Veranstaltungen aktualisiert. Wir bitten Sie freundlichst dem folgenden Link zu folgen http://www.igsg.org/de/events_en.htm Kind Regards/ Mit freundlichen Grüssen [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.igsg.org _ Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008
[Goanet] German Cultural Days @ Goa, 12-14 December
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Renew your wedding vows in Goa, or gift a Ceremony Package to a close couple Multiple options to make your day extra special! http://www.renewalsetc.com 1st German Cultural Days Goa on 12, 13 and 14 December 2008 The Indo-German Friendship Society (www.igsg.org), Goa is organizing the 1st German Cultural Days in Goa. The events will be held in Pangim and Margão on 12, 13 and 14 December 2008 and will include a presentation on Information about oportunities of Study Research in Germany and a German Alumni Meeting. A Traditional German home pastry class will also be held as well as music events and a roundtable discussion. For programme and more information please visit www.igsg.org or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] (on behalf of my parents, Aurobindo and Margarete Xavier) Constantino _ Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008
Re: [Goanet] A passage to Goa: a generation and more later... the Portuguese view
Thank you Goanet for a very interesting and honest perspective by a player in the unfolding drama of the last years of colonial rule in Goa and a take on the situation in the place several years later. It's a welcome addition to the historical material available. It also disabuses several fondly cherished romantic myths. Thank you Carlos Azaredo and also Gabriel Figueiredo for a good translation. Xavier Cota
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Costa Santan, the life and times of an able-bodied Goan tarvotti (Selma Carvalho)
A very interesting and well-written slice of history, Selma. Perhaps you could use it in a novel featuring the Goan tarvotti. Cheers Xavier
Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention
I completely agree with George's observation. It is particularly paradoxical to note how Eugene Correia complains about the absence of younger generations at the Convention, and then, at the same time, engages in the ladainha of personal, social and inter-organisational petty tirades and disputes which are the main reason why young diasporic Goans stay away from these initiatives. At a more general level, I was not able to attend the Convention, but although I am sure that if I had done so, I would have a handful of constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement, I would also like to congratulate all who made it possible, especially all who volunteered. Parabens! Constantino H. Xavier New Delhi / Lisbon (currently in Verna, Goa) --- George Pinto georgejpinto at yahoo.com Sat Aug 2 21:34:50 PDT 2008 Dear Eugene I am disappointed by your Notes from the Goan Convention posts. They are vinegar posts. So much hard work, goodwill, positive accomplishments all from very fine people in the Toronto Goan community and you have overlooked that, instead we are presented negatives. I know from personal experience how difficult and time-consuming these ventures are to undertake and pull-off. Goans must be encouraging and grateful. In the near future, I will post a write-up from one of the attendees. Regards, George _ Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contest http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM
[Goanet] Wendell Rodricks (in Herald): cultural genocide and ethnocide in Goa
IN HERALD: June 2008 To, The Editor LETTER TO THE EDITOR It is now apparent in the SEZ fracas that the voice of the Goan people and all residents of Goa is being ignored by New Delhi. We, the people of Goa have endured conquests from ancient times and in recent centuries, the rules of the Bijapuris and Portuguese. Is it now time to battle the Government of India over SEZ and empower the Goan solidarity for change? For this we need the support of all people residing in Goa and all Goans worldwide. The fact that 2 million indigenous Goan people in the world are subjected to a cultural genocide and ethnocide is a matter of grave concern. All Goans, from fishermen to industrialists will be swallowed by cash rich people keen to buy Goa. Since 1961, despite the many progressive measures granted by the Government of India, the vital promise by Nehru to preserve and give special treatment to Goa has been violated by successive governments at state and national level. Our Communidade lands have been the most abused. Our Goan identity is under threat of instinction. Unintentional, though it might be, the government has permitted a migration that is now on the brink of making Goans in Goa a minority. All visitors and residents of Goa, who have invested in the peace and beauty of Goa are alarmed at the daily destruction of the land and environment. Why did the Goa government and the Government of India not control this migration and sale of land to inflict problems on the people and land of Goa ? Do they not know that it is a violation of the United Nations charter to protect the rights of indigenous people ? The gaunkary / communidade system is unique to India and was respected till 1961, when a Government of India servant mistranslated the Codigo dos Communidades and replaced the word “grant” with “lease”. In the name of this mistranslation of the Communidade code, our Communidade lands, protected for thousands of years, are now fast becoming concrete jungles. The SEZ problem has shown how the government wants to take land that is legally NOT THEIRS, but rightfully belongs to us Goans. Equally distressing are the liberal granting of mining licenses in agricultural areas, especially to persons who are not even resident in Goa. Time and again Goans have been on the streets to protest. But now, every few months a fresh atrocity is unleashed on us. People are already whispering that the entire state should be converted into a National Park. Though that is tempting option, it will spell doom for progress and commerce. Or will it?! It will be no surprise if an international body of Goans takes the Government of Goa and the Government of India to court under the violation of the U.N. charter of the rights of indigenous people and leave it to the UN and the legalities at the Hague to grant us Goans justice. The daily plunder of our land, tribals, gaunkars and culture is an ethnocide we should fight. Goans should be more informed of their rights to fight this injustice that has come to our beloved Goa. We are not fools to suffer silently India’s atrocities like at Nandigram or Mizoram. It is time to show the right of the Goan people; to the Goa government here, at the Centre in New Delhi and to the world at large. Refuse SEZ and all other illegalities that destroy Goan land and its people. We must fight for the truth, to save a land that is precious and unique in the world. Wendell Rodricks _ Need to know now? Get instant answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_062008
[Goanet] FW: Goa- WARNING TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN GOA
One of my relative sent this article to me. _ -- Forwarded message -- Date: 2008/5/9 Subject: FW: Goa- WARNING TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN GOA To: Goa has been re-colonised not only by the Brits, Russians and the Israelis but also by the bold and the beautiful and the rich and powerful from other parts of the country. By RAJAN NARYAN A FEW days ago the sarpanch of Morjim investigated complaints that a Russian national, who had bought property on the border of Morjim and Arambol, had blocked the traditional access to the beach. The security guards of the Russian national who had fenced the traditional access to the beach assaulted the sarpanch. The sarpanch has lodged a police complaint against the security guards who assaulted him. This is not an isolated case. There are large areas of Morjim, particularly in Vithaldas-wadi, which have been totally colonized by the Russians. Locals are not allowed to enter any of the properties which are fenced off and guarded by armed security guards. Russians, who have bought huge amounts of property in Morjim and other villages in the North Goa coastal belt, have built massive structures within 500 metres of the High Tide Line in flagrant and blatant violation of the CRZ Rules. The Chief Secretary told me on Monday that the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority that is presided over by him intends to crack down on foreigners who have violated the CRZ Rules. RUSSIAN INVASION I recall visiting the Olive Ridley shack on the Morjim beach over five years ago. The shack then was owned by a Polish woman. There was already talk that Russians had begun buying large amounts of property in Morjim. On a subsequent visit to Morjim, I saw a shack in the middle of the beach less than ten metres from the High Tide Line which was festooned with Russian flags. I heard stories of all-night rave parties by Russians and saw the debris of the previous night's party on the beach. But it is not only in Morjim that foreigners have bought large amounts of beachfront property. If Morjim is dominated by Russians, Chapora is dominated by the Israelis. Several parts of the Palolem beach in Canacona have also been colonised by the Israelis. But the largest numbers of foreign citizens who have bought property in Goa are not the Russians or Israelis, but the British. Indeed on the road leading to Calangute from the St. Alex Church there is even a real estate agency which proudly advertises the fact that it is British-owned and only sells property to Brits and other foreign nationals. BI-LINGUAL MENUS OVER the Holi week, which coincided with the Holy Week, I happened to spend the weekend at a small rural resort in Carmona close to the Fatrade beach. I had occasion or provocation to have a look at all the shacks between Fatrade and Mobor. The overwhelming majority of the shacks were full of phirangs. In the shacks on the Cavelossim beach, I saw a wild Holi celebration on with gallons of bhang (opium). The revellers were all Russians. On the tables of many of the shacks, menus were not in English, but Russian. I have seen menus in Hebrew in several beach shacks in Chapora and in Palolem. I have never come across a menu in any Indian language let alone the official language of the state, Konkani in any beach shack anywhere in Goa. Even though a large number of domestic tourists visit Goa. I very often have occasion to visit many of the starred hotels in Goa located both on the North Goa beach belt and the South Goa beach belt for some function or the other. In the last two or three years, whenever I have visited beach resorts, particularly in the Southern coastal belt, stretching from Majorda to Mobor, I have noticed that the details of the various activities planned for the benefit of foreign tourists - including charter tourists - displayed on the activity boards are increasingly in Russian. Depending on the nationality that the hotel is catering to, the activity boards can be even in German or Hebrew for the benefit of the large number of German abd Israeli tourists who visit Goa. NIGHT BAZAAR GOA has been colonized by phirangs and the signs of their colonial domination of Goa are everywhere, particularly on the beach belt. The largest and the most successful night bazaar in Goa is not run by a Goan or even by an Indian, but by a German called Ingo. During the Bazaar you can see Ingo with two armed bodyguards going around collecting the rentals from those who have taken stalls. I do not know if the bodyguards who accompany Ingo have licenses for the weapons that they openly brandish. The majority of the stalls, particularly the food stalls at Ingo's Saturday Nite Bazaar are run by phirangs of various nationalities. A lot of the material sold at the Saturday night bazaar is imported. I do not know whether they have been imported into the country legally and whether any of
[Goanet] Dubai Garbage Waste Disposal
A team of German Scientists say they have developed the technology to rid Dubai of waste, including plastic bags forever. The city has been targeted as an ideal strategic location for Ecocycling a revolutionary new concept developed by scientist Franz Philip. The process involves turning waste, both house hold and toxic, into a raw material that forms the basis of a new product that can be used in the construction or oil industry. Michael Engelhardt, Managing Director of Clean Planet Limited, the company with exclusive distribution rights to the pioneering technology, said the UAE had the opportunity to become the waste free country in the world. THIS IS HJOW IT WORKS. Ecocyling is a cold mineralization process where waste is torn apart and molecules are encapsulated in the resultant silicate structure. Numerous materials can be developed from C.M500. It can be used as a basis for road construction, desert greenery or to produce Xment, a product much harder than standard cement that can be shaped, like plastic, if Xfibre is added. C.M500 can also be used as a revolutionary new oil binder because the mineral sucks up sludge when poured on to an oil spill. Ecocyling was a much better alternative to dumping, incineration and normal recycling. Waste in Goa ( I was in Goa last week) is dumped in landfills and in important development and residential areas and the stench is too strong everywhere. This technology would particularly benefit Goa as it already has a very severe waste problem that will only get worse in times to come. A test plant is currently in operation in Wurzburg, near Frankfurt, and they are awaiting final approval from the Government. For more updates and stories visit www.gulfnews.com/notoplastic Kind Regards, Xavier Carneiro Chief Engineer PO Box. 118094 Dubai, UAE T : +971 4 3141140 / +971 4 3988840 F : +971 4 3987042 / +971 4 3985352 M: +971 50 7621648 E : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chelsea http://www.dtcm-dubaimap.com/applet/map.html?nr=0a1b75e5cabd54a72e3c90435db 97fcb Hotel Location Map Special offers and membership rates at our Health Club. For enquiries, please call 04 3988840 Ext. 1158
Re: [Goanet] Chief Secy distributes cards to Goan expats
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Symposium on Pre-Primary Primary School Education Primary School Students Chess Tournament More information at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-January/068222.html --- Dear Lawerence, If you have a Saudi License, you could get an International Driving License and drive in Goa for the period you hare in Goa. Do not waste time at the RTO office in Goa. Once you come for good then you have the time to process your Indian License. Kind Regards, Xavier Carneiro Chief Engineer PO Box. 118094 Dubai, UAE T : +971 4 3141140 / +971 4 3988840 F : +971 4 3987042 / +971 4 3985352 M: +971 50 7621648 E : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chelsea Hotel Location Map Celebrate Valentine's Day at Chelsea Hotel, Bur Dubai. Live Bands playing dedicated songs! For early reservations please call 04 398 8840 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mascarenhas, Lawrence Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 10:16 AM To: Goanet Subject: Re: [Goanet] Chief Secy distributes cards to Goan expats --- http://www.GOANET.org --- Symposium on Pre-Primary Primary School Education Primary School Students Chess Tournament More information at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-January/068222.html --- My name is Lawrence Mascarenhas.. I have been working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the last 28 years. You can call me Lawrence Of Arabia. Every year I go on a vacation to Goa. Apart from my family and relatives I lost touch with every one in Goa. I am now a foreigner in my own land, I don't have a voting card Id. no ration card, all I have is my passport which helps me identify myself. Searching for different offices and then the procedures to how to get your work done etc.. One such office was the RTO. Where every year I go to apply for a driving license. And end up with a Learning License After aquiring a Learning License one has to wait for one full month for a Driving Test. Fine, but by that time we are back to the country of our employment. (As you know we NRI's come for a short visit maximum one month and go back) I even pleaded with the officer to take my driving test but he flatly refused. I have a Saudi Driving License for over two decades but not an Indian License. For the first two weeks on arrival to Goa I drive without the learners license and by luck never got caught by the RTO, although on several occasions I drove outside Goa without the license. Can you please highlight this problem?? ` In Goa I have noticed that people care less for traffic rules. Women are the worst drivers I have noticed that people are given license when they dont even know where the brakes are in an emergency and end up pressing the accelerator and BAN. This incident happened when a close family (female) member of mine was excited that that she passed the driving test and offered me a ride in her car, at first she had trouble to start and taking off. Finally after a couple of jerks she got the car mooving but my heart was in my mouth untill my bones too frooze when she entered the highway thats when a couple on their scooter cooly entered from the side lane not bothering to look left or right. I told our new female driver to slow down and apply brakes but instead she pressed the accelerator as hard as she could. The couple were flung off their scooter and our car was resting on their scooter. By Gods grace no body was hurt just for some minor bruises. It was disgusting some one could have got killed. How do such people manage to pass a driving test?!! Who is to blame? Huh!!! The commissioner for NRI Affairs Mr. Eduardo Falero is doing a good job by issuing these Goa Cards to goan expats,.I would love to have one of those cards. How do I get one? And will I get one within the short period that we spend in Goa. Will it help me get my driving license. Thanks, Loren M.
[Goanet] Seminar: Goan Diaspora - between the Home and the Host
Text by William Gracias, New Delhi Seminar on Goan Diaspora by Goenkarancho Ekvot (New Delhi) On the 15th of December, 2007, Goenkarancho Ekvot (New Delhi) organised a seminar titled Goan Diaspora - between the Home and the Host at the India International Centre, Delhi. With a host of invited individuals and speakers with connections in Goa, with Goa, this seminar was an effort to provide a forum to recognise and address issues faced by Goans settled outside India and provide a common platform for Goans outside Goa, and those within India to integrate and share. At the outset, Mr. Eduardo Faleiro (Commissioner for NRI Affairs) reiterated the fact that the word diaspora includes Goans who are not within the national boundaries of India, but outside. The Goan diaspora was represented by Ms Beverly Bhangi (Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University) from Bahrain, and Mr Constantino Xavier (Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University) from Portugal. The seminar was organised in two parts, the first discussion was titled Place of the Goan Diaspora in making of Contemporary Goa. During this session, eminent speakers who voiced their opinions were Mr. Julio Ribeiro (Ex-Police Chief of Punjab), Mr. D. H. Panandiker (Economist) and Mr. Pramod Kale (Artist). The session was chaired by Mr. Edgar Rebeiro (Architect). Mr. Ribeiro spoke of his experience in policing and his childhood experiences about Goa. It was interesting to note his mention of the kuds which were Goan houses in Mumbai meant for Goans in transit (who today constitute the Goan diaspora); people who used these kuds to stay were people travelling abroad and people coming back to Goa from foreign lands. They were meant to be like a home away from home to make the transition easier for Goans from a familiar environment to a foreign place. Mr Ribeiro also noted that the Rosary was recited daily as part of the morning at the kuds. This system today no longer exists. A pseudo kud that exists could be the Goa Sadan that is meant for government employees only. There is a need to revive this age-old system, if possible, to help so many Goans who till today go abroad for employment, or join a cruise company, or have to travel to other parts of India. Mr. Panandiker's presentation was an eye-opening one. He pointed out that today, Goa's per capita income is around 66,400 per annum, the highest in India, around 2.5 times higher than the Indian average. He went on to reveal that the major drivers of the state’s income were Agriculture (~ 8%), Tourism (~11%), Mining (~31%) and Manufacturing Commercial Services (50%). These figures were an eye-opener to me as they squashed the previous notions that Goa's economy was mainly driven by Tourism. Goa is also well in line with the national average of growth in manufacturing and services (~51%). And till today, we think that Tourism is the whole and soul of Goa, while tourism ruins and spoils our beautiful state with increased pollution and exploitation of resources. Due to inadequate planning and inability to uniformly enforce regulations, Goa till today is not well equipped to handle the tourism it attracts which does not augur well for Goan economy, when Goa has to live up to the title of one of the top tourist destinations world-wide! Mr. Panandiker also revealed that from the approximately 24 billion dollars that come into India as remittances from NRIs, Goa gets around 100 million dollars from the Goan diaspora. This itself constitutes 4% of Goa's State Domestic Product. And unfortunately this money is not well-spent within Goan markets. Only around 25% of it is spent within Goa on Goa; leading to huge losses for Goan markets. Today, Goa's growth attributed to these remittances may be around 2% only. These figures are definitely food for thought. Mr. Pramod Kale touched upon the cultural and attitudinal issues plaguing Goa today. He explained how the lower middle class in Goa (constituting a huge bulk of Goa’s population) is neglected when planning development and policy. An example he narrated from his experiences in Goa was whilst travelling in a local bus - the bus conductors earn a meagre living and because of very little regulation and policy in their line of job, they live lives of insecurity and hardships. This group of people (bus conductors, taxi drivers, auto drivers, pilot drivers, etc.) is also the face of Goa to travelers as they are some of the few Goans a tourist will first interact with. The attitude they display goes a long way into building (or breaking) the brand of Goa. In the open discussion that followed, the audience was allowed to ask the speakers questions during which Mr. Eduardo Faleiro assured the support of his department towards any study/work taken up with respect to the kuds in Mumbai. The second discussion was post-lunch. Titled Goan Diaspora and the Host Community, it delved further into the heart
[Goanet] lyrics of Sezari Song
TRI Continental Film Festival - Dona Paula, Goa, Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2007 http://www.moviesgoa.org/tricontinental/tricon.htm For public viewing. Registration at The International Centre Goa. (Ph: +91-832-2452805 to 10) Online Media Partner: http://www.GOANET.org Dear sir / Madam can someone give me the lyrics of the old famous song SEZARI Regards Xavier
Re: [Goanet] antonia da costa (full/half?)
Dear friend Eugene, instead of debating in downtown Lisboa on whether Antonio Costa is full, half or 66,6% Goan, or on whether he considers himself to be a Goan or not, why don't you ask the more crucial questions: What relations does Antonio Costa maintain with Goa, beyond the insipid diasporic emotions which link us all to our ancestral lands? What has he contributed to the development of Goa over the last decades? Has he, at any time, made any reference to Goa in his political life or took up any matter of concern to the Goan (and/or Indian) community of Portugal? Has he taken up any initiative to foster the political, economic and cultural relations between Portugal and Goa and India? If you had inquired a little deeper and spoken to some more people, you would have easily found out that, from this angle, Mr. Antonio Costa is probably a 0% Goan. I respect him very much as a politician and am sure he will become on of the central figures of the future Portuguese political chess-board, and I know he has been to Goa and used to appear (briefly and timidly) at some of the literary and cultural functions dedicated to his late father, the great writer Orlando da Costa. Also, it certainly makes Goans proud to have such a patrício ranking high in their current country, Portugal. A fantastic example of how Goans have integrated tremendously well there, reaching top-most positions in several decision-making and expertise areas. But all this is simply not enough to make Mr. Costa a Goan, as I am sure he agrees with. This is, by the way, our main problem when discussing Goan identity (and perhaps giving out Eminent Goan awards). You don't automatically inherit Goanity by blood . You deserve it by pumping your blood (money, attention, time, interest, activity) into the heart (Goa). Anything below that is Goan downtown small-talk. Best, Constantino Xavier New Delhi From: Eugene Correia [EMAIL PROTECTED] That Antonio would win the Lisbon elections was a certainty. He is on the cover of Elite magazine. The intro says that he is son of journalist Maria Antonia Palla and Orlando da Costa. Maybe the next Gomantak Sammelan would consider giving him the eminent Goans awards. The question that would remain is whether Antonio considers himself a Goan. One of the Goans I met in Lisbon said he is half-Goan and I said it isn't so. His father is Goan, so he is full Goan. He could be called of mixed parentage. _ Need a brain boost? Recharge with a stimulating game. Play now! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=club_hotmailtextlink1
[Goanet] Steffi Cardozo
WWW.GOANET.ORG *** A N N O U N C E M E N T Launching Goanet-sports - Dedicated to Sports in Goa and Goans in Sports Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org Please any one could give me the telephone no or the email address of our young Steffi Cardozo, who is now a champion is discuss throw and has made Goa proud. Her family happens to be close friends of my wife. Would appreciate if some one would help. Regards Xavier Carneiro Chief Engineer Chelsea Hotel Phone: +9714 3988840 Ext: 1140 Fax : +9714 3985352 Mob : +97150 7621648 Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : chelseatowerdubai.com chelseahoteldubai.com
[Goanet] Hello from Poland
http://www.GOANET.org International Cuisine Conference on Traditional Asian Diet Panaji, Goa, September 2-5, 2007 - http://www.indologygoa.in Online Media Partner: http://www.goanet.org Dear friends, Greetings to each one of you in the Gulf ! I have come over so many times to the Gulf that I thought I should write to you at this time to share with you so many things that are happening in the work I do with Sailors/Seafarers/People on the Move. I share because in all my meetings with you ,you have always been generous in so many ways of support and help in whatever ways you could- arangements for my work , transport, food, money, or just being there as friends and supporters in all I do. I appreciate this very much and thought you must know of the important event of the Apostleship of the Sea(AOS) about to happen in Poland XXII World Congress of the AOS, organized by the Vatican office . This event happens once every five years. The last one was in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 2002. It was after this event that I was asked by the Vatican to serve as the Regional coordinator of the AOS South Asia Region, while I am also the National Director for India. I have charge of the Pastoral activites to be done in the major ports; and have to over see what can be done for the welfare of sailors but more importantly for their PASTORAL care. The following are the number of ports - India ( 12) , Bangladesh(1) , Pakistan (1) and Sri Lanka(1).Each of these ports have Priest Chaplains and volunteers doing thier job. I try to coordinate what they do and it is my job to report to the Vatican once a year. The Tsunami took much time and energy with the survival of fishing communities in south India and Southern Sri Lanka. There are eight such regions in the world and each has a coordinator appointed. A ninth Region is in the process of being added. - The Gulf States Region. I am appointed by the Vatican as the interim coordinator for this job too. My task is to establish the AOS in this Region which we all know is of major Islamic nature. Not a difficult job , but certainly a challenging one! Last year, 16th June 2006 I started the AOS in the Port of Fujairah in the UAE; they are doing well and will be represented by their Bishop , the Chaplain and three lay men volunteers at the Poland Congress. This year- end (hopefully) will see Kuwait begin. Training for their volunters is already completed. When about five or six such units are established the Regiona will be declared official . The follwing are the countries in the region of the Gulf as per the organization of the AOS - The UAE ( seven Emirates - Dubai is the important one, Abu Dhabi is the Capital.) Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen Dijibouti. Here in Poland the XXII World Congress of the AOS, organized by the Vatican office; is being held in the port city of Gdynia. 24th to 29th June 2007. This also is a Redemptorist Parish and the Chaplain in-charge is a Redemptorist. Fr. Edward Pracz is also the Regional coordinator for the whole of Europe. This congress will bring together about 250 participants of all AOS units worldwide. I have presented two reports of the Regions I am cordinator of. These will be collated with other Regional Reports and presented as one large report to the entire body. At the congress I have been asked to coordinate the Morning prayers at the start before each day. These I have done on Power Point and also in print form in English. Translations of this as well as the sessions will be in accordance with International standards. I have mentioned above regarding representatives from the Gulf Region. AOS South Asia is being represented by three Bishops, One Vicar General, 4 priests, and a Captian and his wife from India. And lastly the theme : In Solidarity with the People of the Sea, as witnesses of Hope through Proclamation of the Word, the Liturgy and Diakonia (this last word = service) The Logo is created by Australia. I lost out in the competetion ! :-) I too had sent in my suggestions to the Vatican. Please pray for the Congress and its success. The deleberations are chaired by the Vatican, the workshops will see various topics connected with the theme being discussed and plans for aciton made. You can access info in your free time at our international website of the Vatican and see what is happening in the work I do www.stellamaris.net I am planning to visit the Gulf again in the months of Oct/Nov . If things work out Ill see some of you again . with every good wish, grateful for all you do for me , sincerely, Fr. Xavier Pinto, C.Ss.R. XAVIER PINTO C.Ss.R., Redemptorist Fathers
[Goanet] Condolences
WWW.GOANET.ORG ** C O M M U N I T Y ** A N N O U N C E M E N T Goa Sudharop to Release Goan Seniors E-book May 8, 2007 at 5:30pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa www.goasudharop.org With immense shock and grief we learn the untimely and tragic demise of Fr. Francis Xavier Fernandes in Texas, U.S.A. The President, Managing Committee and Members of AVC Overseas Sports Cultural Association - Kuwait mourn the death of Fr. Francis and offer our heartfelt condolences to the members of his bereaved family. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace. President, Managing Committee Members of AVC - Kuwait --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
Re: [Goanet] Price of Alphonso mangoes
WWW.GOANET.ORG ** C O M M U N I T Y ** A N N O U N C E M E N T Goa Sudharop to Release Goan Seniors E-book May 8, 2007 at 5:30pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa www.goasudharop.org In the UAE the price of Alphonso mangoes is AED 12/kilo. (5 to 6 pieces) Xavier Carneiro Chief Engineer. Chelsea Hotel Phone: +9714 3988840 Ext: 1140 Fax: +9714 3985352 Mob : +97150 7621648 Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : chelseatowerdubai.com chelseahoteldubai.com Visit Us!!! At Arabian Travel Market from (1 4 May, 07) Booth # UAE 33 Dubai Convention Center For more info about Chelsea Group Development in Dubai www.chelseagroupdubai.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gabe Menezes Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 1:48 PM To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! Subject: [Goanet] Price of Alphonso mangoes WWW.GOANET.ORG ** C O M M U N I T Y ** A N N O U N C E M E N T Goa Sudharop to Release Goan Seniors E-book May 8, 2007 at 5:30pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa www.goasudharop.org A box of Mango (12 Alphonso mangoes) is priced at Rs 315 inclusive of all taxes. @ Cidade de Goa. A box of 12 Alphonso mangoes in London was £6.50 or RS 520. What is the price in the USA and in the Gulf ? -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
Re: [Goanet] All the hots about a stupid Richard Gere hug
Great article by Sunith Velho, it should be passed on Xavier Carneiro Chief Engineer. Chelsea Hotel Phone: +9714 3988840 Ext: 1140 Fax: +9714 3985352 Mob : +97150 7621648 Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : chelseatowerdubai.com chelseahoteldubai.com Visit Us!!! At Arabian Travel Market from (1 - 4 May, 07) Booth # UAE 33 Dubai Convention Center For more info about Chelsea Group Development in Dubai www.chelseagroupdubai.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunith Velho Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 6:59 AM To: Goanet Subject: [Goanet] All the hots about a stupid Richard Gere hug So let's be sensitive to people's cultural differences. We can't impose Western values on everyone and call those global standards! Where are these 'offended' and sensitive Indians when Shilpa Shetty does her vulgar 'jhatkas' and hip thrusts in the B-grade Bollywood films she is famous for. Probably fantasising in the back row! Before this hungama, there was the Mumbai police arresting young couples in Bandra for so called 'public indecency'. This is the same police force that has an extraordinarily high prevalence rate of HIV due to the amount of time they spend sleeping with prostitutes. India has the highest number of commercial sex workers in the whole world, even though prostitution is illegal. Applying simple demand/supply logic, it is quite easy to see through the 'Indian' culture that these morons are trying to portray. Loot the country, destroy the environment, visit prostitutes, rape women, commit female foeticide, keep caste divides alive but no PDA's or falling in love please! It's against our culture. Soli Sorabjee is right, we are becoming the laughing stock of the world. Sunith Velho --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
Re: [Goanet] Attestation of Certificates
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor To get your degree attested, you could do it in Mumbay. In Goa there are some agents who do it for a fee. It will also have to be attested by the consulate of which country you are trying to visit. In case you are coming for a visit only, you do not require all these formalities. But you should have ECNR stamped on the last page of your passport. If you are a degree holder you should get this stamp automatically. Regards Xavier Carneiro Chief Engineer. Chelsea Hotel Phone: +9714 3988840 Ext: 1140 Fax: +9714 3985352 Mob : +97150 7621648 Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : chelseatowerdubai.com chelseahoteldubai.com Visit Us!!! At Arabian Travel Market from (1 - 4 May, 07) Booth # UAE 33 Dubai Convention Center For more info about Chelsea Group Development in Dubai www.chelseagroupdubai.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of violet ratus Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 8:02 AM To: Goanet Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Attestation of Certificates http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Hi , Could you tell me if the attestation of degree / diploma certificate for visa in the middle east can be done out of goa itself? And if yes what is the procedure? Or does it have to be done only by the ministry of h.r.d. (human resource development, new delhi. And the ministry of external affairs Please advice. Thanks, Violet --- Read all Goanet messages at : http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=Newslist=goanet or http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Gabriel R. Crasto for being chosen as ''The Personality of the Year 2006'' by GRAF. We Goan expatriates are all proud of you. Best Wishes from A.V.C Overseas Sports Cultural Association. Kuwait We, at A.V.C Kuwait still have the fond memories of your kind and generous assistance to us in Bahrain during the Outstation football tournament in 2004 where AVC were the eventual champions.
[Goanet] AVC - Kuwait win Curtorcares United 7 a side tournament
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro If you would like to sponsor Goanet's operations contact: Herman Carneiro - [EMAIL PROTECTED] AVC - Kuwait sponsored by Kuwait Transcontinental Shipping Company Kuwait won the 11th Edition of Curtorcares United 7 a side football tournament held on 25th Feb 07 on the famous Soor grounds in Kuwait City. In the run up to the finals AVC - Kuwait defeated Veterans Club 1-0, brushed aside K.G.A in the tie-breaker with AVC's goalkeeper Alvaro Dias in outstanding form, whipped G.O.A. Maroons 3-0 in the semifinals and outclassed Bombay Boys 4-1 in the finals. The finals were played at a frantic pace with both the teams going in for the kill from the beginning. AVC forged ahead when medio Luciano D'Souza sent a crisp placement to put AVC ahead in the first half. Bombay Boys equalized immediately when a defensive error allowed Melvyn of Bombay Boys to put it across AVC's Alvaro. The second half started on a promising note with AVC on the attack with their customary two touch football and once again Luciano collecting a pass on top of the box unleashed a thunder shot which pierced the nylons and kept the Bombay Boys goalkeeper rooted to his ground. After that it was AVC all the way with star striker Kevin scoring the third and Molvito completing the rout. The tiring Bombay Boys players did try to force the pace, but the defense led by Vincy along with Captain Francis Jr. were rock solid with Alvaro manning the goal superbly. The game was played by both the teams in a very friendly manner showing the true spirit of football. Luciano D'Souza was adjudged the man of the finals for his superb play and was awarded a trophy for scoring the first goal of the finals. The tournament was held under the auspices of KIFF and supervised by IFRA and well organized by Curtorcares United.
[Goanet] AVC Wins U.G. Trophy
*** * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * *** T H I SS P A C EC A NB EY O U R S Advertise your Product(s) and Service(s) on Goanet S u p p o r t G o a n e t o p e r a t i o n s F o r d e t a i l s c o n t a c t : [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** A.V.C Sports Cultural Association Kuwait sponsored by Kuwait Transcontinental Shipping Company lifted the prestigious U.G. Trophy by defeating D.H.L. Football club in the finals held on Soor Grounds Kuwait on 9th February 2007. This is the 3rd consecutive year AVC have inscribed their name on this trophy. The all important goal was scored by AVC mercurial half Luciano in the second half of the game which was witnessed by a capacity crowd. More reports and photographs to follow.
[Goanet] AVC announces Konkani Mando Festival
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro AVC Overseas Sports Cultural Association - Kuwait proudly announces Konkani Mando Festival to be held on 13th April 2007. Venue to be announced shortly. Groups desiring to participate in this festival are kindly requested to contact the Chief Cordinator Mr Agnelo on 6221412 as soon as possible. Await further details on these forums shortly.
Re: [Goanet] Condolences to Ignatius de Xelvon Family
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html The Management and the Players of AVC - Kuwait expresses their heartfelt condolences to Ignatuis de Xelvon on the sad and untimely demise of his beloved father Honorato Felizardo. May the Almighty grant the strength and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss. Xavier Furtado AVC - Kuwait
[Goanet] Pedro Ad?o (1969-2006)
Faleceu esta quarta-feira, em Lisboa, Pedro Cabral Adão, o Cônsul Geral de Portugal em Goa. http://www.supergoa.com/pt/read/news_noticia.asp?c_news=587 _ Talk now to your Hotmail contacts with Windows Live Messenger. http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwme002001msn/direct/01/?href=http://get.live.com/messenger/overview Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
[Goanet] Condolences
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. The Management and Players of AVC - Kuwait, deeply mourn the sudden demise of Mr. Moses Roque Xavier Colaco (President of AVC - Dubai) on 27/10/2006 in Dubai. May the Lord give courage and strength to his family to bear this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace. AVC _ Kuwait ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Olga arrives
OLGA ARRIVES IN KUWAIT FOR JOE FEREIRA'S DRAMA Charming artiste Olga has arrived in Kuwait from Goa to take part in Joe Fereira's tiatro titled ''AMCHE MODEM JIELO'' to be staged on 15th September 2006 at Hawaaly Auditorium at 4pm. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Joe Fereira's drama on 15 Sep06 in Kuwait
Its all action and a suspense phenomenon till the last word for the first time on Konkani stage in Kuwait Its the final countdown for Joe Fereiras indegenious maiden blockbuster titled AMCHE MODEM JIELO on 15th September 2006 at the Hawally A/C Hall at 4 pm presented under the banner of Wen-Wen Entertainers. Watch the graceful Antonette de Calangute and Nana Patekar of the Konkani Stage Donald Colaco dishing out a memorable performance by coming back together after 15 years. See the charming Olga with Joseph Rodrigues mesmerizing the audience with their superlative acting skills and glue your eyes for the sensational moments enacted by the new sensation Miss Riyana with Xavier Furtado. Cajetan de Sanvordem will take you back in the nostalgic era of Konkani tiatro.Watch out for Clara performing an oustanding role with Vicky Vaz alongwith with the energetic Succorina. Keep gasping for breath with Comedian Augustino and Comedian Ambe at their peak. Listen and hear Junior Rod and King of Hearts Marcus Vaz belting out their new compositions. Crowds favourite Michael DSilva comes back with renewed vigor. Master Palen will entertain you with his favourites. Hear and think when the new trio in town led by Katty de Navelim alongwith Joseph Rodrigues and Simon Gonsalves unfold the mystery behind the Da Vinci Code. Listen the enjoy the melodies of Mario de Majorda and Ignatuis de Xelvon. Jump in excitement when Zorro unleashes his new invention like never before. Enjoy with Lawrie M and Nelson disclosing the actual facts. All in all it is an evening with memories to linger on. Musical score for AMCHE MODEM JIELO by Dennis (bass) Faustino (trumpet) Philip (keyboards) Philip (lead) and Agnelo (drums). Sound by Spiders. Stage setting Thomas. Special settings by Menino de Ribandar Caetano, Light effects by Levellyn and Online Publicity for AMCHE MODEM JIELO by Goa-net Goa-world.com in conjunction with Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994) and Print media publicity by Arab Times and The Times Do not wait till the last minute to book your seat . Bookings in full swing at Raja Stores in Kuwait City and with the promoters on 7983546, 9493035, 7651460,9391452,9540232 9114634 The proceeds of this show will go to an well known Charitable Institution for Child Welfare and Underprivileged Children in Goa. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Joe Fereira's Tiatro
Popular Singer Michael DSilva to perform in Joe Fereiras Konkani Tiatro Kuwaits Popular singer Michael DSilva after a long period comes back to entertain in Joe Fereiras indegenious maiden blockbuster titled AMCHE MODEM JIELO on 15th September 2006 at the Hawally A/C Hall at 4 pm presented under the banner of Wen-Wen Entertainers. For super performance flying all the way from India are the energetic Succurina, graceful Antonette de Calangute, beautious spot Olga and the most powerful singer Junior Rod and laughter kings Comedian Augustinho and Comedian Ambe. From Kuwait joins Nana Patekar of the Konkani Stage Donald Colaco, King of Hearts Marcus Vaz, Simon Gonsalves, Cajetan de Sanvordem, Joseph Rodrigues, Mario de Majorda, Lawrie M, Clara, Ignatius de Xelvon, Nelson, Vicky Vaz, Katty de Navelim, Master Palen, Zorro, Xavier Furtado, Joe Fereira and introducing the new sensation Miss Riyana. Musical score for AMCHE MODEM JIELO by Dennis (bass) Faustino (trumpet) Philip (keyboards) Philip (lead) and Agnelo (drums). Sound by Spiders. Stage setting Thomas. Special settings by Menino de Ribandar Caetano, Light effects by Levellyn and Online Publicity for AMCHE MODEM JIELO by Goa-net Goa-world.com in conjunction with Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994) and Print media publicity by Arab Times and The Times Do not wait till the last minute to book your seat . Plans open at Raja Stores in Kuwait City and with the promoters on 7983546, 9493035, 7651460,9391452,9540232 9114634 The proceeds of this show will go to an well known Charitable Institution for Child Welfare and Underprivileged Children in Goa. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Joe Fereira's konkani tiatr
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Donald Colaco Antonette de Calangute to dazzle in Joe Fereiras Konkani Tiatro Nana Patekar of the Konkani Stage Donald Colaco and Gorgeous Antonette de Calangute will come together to dish out a scintillating performance after a gap of 15 years on Konkani stage in Joe Fereiras indegenious maiden blockbuster titled AMCHE MODEM JIELO on 15th September 2006 at the Hawally A/C Hall at 4 pm presented under the banner of Wen-Wen Entertainers. These two together will be ably supported by Sucurina, Olga and Ana alongwith laughter rioters Comedian Augustinho, Ambe and the most powerful singer Junior Rod. From Kuwait joins King of Hearts Marcus Vaz, Master Palen, Simon Gonsalves, Cajetan de Sanvordem, Joseph Rodrigues, Mario de Majorda, Lawrie M, Clara, Riyana, Ignatius de Xelvon, Nelson, Vicky Vaz, Katty de Navelim, young guns Clifford Terrence, Zorro, Xavier Furtado and Joe Fereira. Musical score for AMCHE MODEM JIELO by Dennis (bass) Faustino (trumpet) Philip (keyboards) Philip (lead) and Agnelo (drums). Sound by Spiders. Stage setting Thomas. Special settings by Menino de Ribandar Caetano, Light effects by Levellyn. Online Publicity for AMCHE MODEM JIELO by Goa-net Goa-world.com in conjunction with Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994) and Print media publicity by Arab Times and The Times Do not wait till the last minute to book your seat . Plans open at Raja Stores in Kuwait City and with the promoters on 7983546, 9493035, 7651460,9391452,9540232 9114634 The proceeds of this show will go to an well known Charitable Institution for Child Welfare and Underprivileged Children in Goa. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] AVC KUWAIT - SEASONS CHAMPIONS
AVC KUWAIT. SEASONS CHAMPIONS AVC - Kuwait sponsored by Shipping giants Kuwait Transcontinental Shipping Company Kuwait have been crowned the new Seasons Champions by Kuwait Indian Football Federation for the season 2005-2006. Having secured the maximum points AVC Kuwait proved once again they are the team to reckon with in a field of 16 teams registered with KIFF. This is AVC Kuwait's second seasons champions title in a row for the last two consecutive years which itself is a record for a club which has just completed 5 years. Another glorious year for the Management, Coach and Team Manager for the effort. AVC Kuwait have been in the forefront in the field of sports and cultural activities for the past 5 years. On the football field they have been Overseas Champions in Bahrain in the year 2004, thereby creating history among the Overseas Goan Football teams in Kuwait for being the only goan team from Kuwait to win an outstation tournament. The same year they were the quaterfinalist in the overseas tournament held in Dubai. In Kuwait last year AVC won the All India football tournament conducted by the Kerala Expartriate community and have been the KIFF League Champions for season 2004-2005. On the cultural front AVC Kuwait have organised two Konkani Shows and revived the famous Red Black Dance. More activities are on the anvil. AVC Kuwait have maintained discipline on and off the field of play in this entire tenure of 5 years and in some instances paid a price for upholding the discipline, the latest being the glaring intentional omission of AVC's photo on the electronic as well print media after being declared the seasons champions by KIFF. On being questioned the blame is transferred on the media when it is known very clearly that some disgruntled souls are behind the whole saga. The governing body fails to understand or is ignorant of the fact that it takes a herculean effort to become season champions as one loss in the preliminary stages in any of the regular tournament reduces the points unlike in the KIFF league. But AVC are not perturbed by these minor irritations because they have the expertise and will power to overcome the obstacles, and for season 2006-2007 the fans and critics will see a new look AVC Kuwait football team with the new sporting gear being specially designed and unveiled on 25th August 2006. The Managing Committee comprises of Mr. John Furtado - President, Mr. Xavier Furtado - Vice-President, Mr. Ramsey Cardozo - Gen. Secretary, Mr Russel D'Silva - Sports Secretary, Mr. Arthur Moraes - Treasurer, Mr. Demin D'Cruz - Advisor, Mr. Donald Colaco - Team Manager, Mr. Alvaro Dias - Coach, Mr. Mariano - Member, Joe Fereira - Member, Mr. Levellyn D'Silva - Member, Mr. Hilton - Member Finally AVC Kuwait would like to thank all its fans, Goa-net, Goa-world and Arab Times for the whole hearted support in making this dream come true. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Joe Fereira's Tiatro
Date: 15th September 2006. Time: 3.30pm. Venue: Hawally A/C Auditorium, Kuwait. The stage is all set for the biggest extravanganza of the year. Yes, its Joe Fereira's indegenious maiden blockbuster titled AMCHE MODEM JIELO'' presented under the banner of Wen-Wen Entertainers. For scintillating performance, flying all the way from Goa are the galaxy of beauties led by the charming Antonette de Calangute, Olga and Ana alongwith laughter rioters Comedian Augustinho, Ambe and the most powerful singer Junior Rod. To accompany these galaxy of stars joins Nana Patekar of the Konkani Stage Donald Colaco, Simon Gonsalves, Cajetan de Sanvordem, Joseph Rodrigues, Mario de Majorda, Lawrie M, Clara, Ignatius de Xelvon, Nelson, Vicky Vaz, Katty de Navelim, young guns Clifford Terrence, Zorro, Xavier Furtado and Joe Fereira. Musical score by Dennis (bass) Faustino (trumpet) Philip (keyboards) Philip (lead) and Agnelo (drums). Sound by Spiders. Online Publicity by Goa-net Goa-world Do not wait till the last minute to book your seat . Plans open at Raja Stores in Kuwait City and with the promoters on 7983546, 9493035, 7651460,9391452,9540232 9114634 The proceeds of this show will go to an well known Charitable Institution for Child Welfare and Underprivileged Children in Goa. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Joe Fereira's Konkani Tiatro
Joe Fereira's Konkani Masterpiece As promised Joe Fereira announces the final countdown of his maiden Konkani masterpiece titled ''AMCHE MODEM JIELO'' under the home banner Wen-Wen Entertainers. The curtains open at 3.30pm on 15th September 2006 at the famous Hawally A/C Auditorium. Kuwait. To enthrall the Kuwait Konkani audience the director has roped in the cream of Konkani artistes from Goa led by Antonette de Calangute, Olga, Ana, Comedians Domnic Ambe and powerful singer Junior Rod. Joining the Goan stars the Kuwait based artistes to set the stage alight with power is the famous Nana Patekar of the Konkani Stage Donald Colaco, artistic Simon Gonsalves, aristocratic Cajetan de Sanvordem, personified Joseph Rodrigues alongwith Mario de Majorda, Lawrie M, Clara, Ignatius de Xelvon, Nelson, Vicky Vaz, Katty de Navelim, upcoming stars of the konkani stage Clifford Terrence and from the home town of the director steps in Zorro, Joe Fereira and Xavier Furtado. Musical score by Dennis (bass) Faustino (trumpet) Philip (keyboards) Philip (lead) and Agnelo (drums). Sound by Spiders. Going by the enthusiasm shown so far by the konkani loving audience to the director who has been oustanding in the one act plays in kuwait, it is quite obvious that crowd is going to throng on 15th September 2006 to watch this masterpiece which is purely indegenious from the pen of Joe Fereira. So do not wait till the last minute to book your seat . Plans open at Raja Stores in Kuwait City and with the promoters on 7983546, 9493035, 7651460 9114634 The proceeds of this show will go to an well known Charitable Institution for Child Welfare and Underprivileged Children in Goa. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20060819/ee7b106c/attachment.html ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Katty de Navelim's second Konkani Album
Katty De Navelim's New Konkani Album Renowned Producer and Famed Singer Katty de Navelim after a stupendous success of his maiden Konkani Album titled 'DENNEM all over Europe, Middle East and India, now storms back to with his second album titled UGDASS TUMCHO. This album contains 12 powerful hits including Solos, Duo's and Trio. Famous singers from Goa and Kuwait lending their voices to this power packed album are Xavier Gomes, Osvi Viegas, Jujo Baretto, Roma, Simon Gonsalves, Cajetan de Sanvordem and Katty de Navelim. All songs are composed by Katty de Navelim and the musical score by the legendary Maestro Josinho. So, Folks await with bated breath for the release of this most anticipated Konkani musical album of the year. The countdown now begins. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] Goans sing as Portugal advance to last four
Goans sing as Portugal advance to last four Sun Jul 2, 2006 10:39 AM IST By Sanjay Rajan CALANGUTE, GOA, India (Reuters) - Residents in the western Indian enclave of Goa took to the streets on Saturday night to celebrate Portugal's World Cup quarter-final victory and the former colony is hoping the side can continue their good run. Portugal defeated England on penalties after a goalless stalemate in Gelsenkirchen, Germany to advance to the last four of the finals for the second time, the other in 1966 when their English hosts edged Eusebio's side on the way to the title. Goa became a Portuguese colony in the early 16th century after explorer Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope to discover the sea route to India in 1498. The Portuguese rule ended in 1961 when Indian forces entered the coastal enclave dotted with swaying coconut palms, but the state retains a distinct Portuguese flavour, especially the love of soccer. I've been praying for Portugal to win over England, Sam Dias told Reuters as he left to join his friends in celebration at the Calangute beach. My love for Portugal is not only because of our history, I just love the way they play football, especially Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo, said the 17-year-old student, an avid footballer himself. Those were great saves by goalkeeper Ricardo. For older residents like Antoni Jerome D'Souza, who remember the final days of colonial rule and still speak a little Portuguese, the affection for the Iberian side has more to do with history. We were under them and I remember those days fondly, said the 51-year-old, who runs a beach resort. Our natures are similar I guess. Monsoon showers have not dampened the enthusiasm as soccer clubs and resorts have put up giant screens, much like during Euro 2004 when Goans congregated and prayed for a Portuguese success and cried when the host team lost to Greece in the final. I remember that night clearly, said Menico Goes Proecna, sipping rum in celebration at the Calangute Association. Most of us went home depressed, the 54-year-old said, as youngsters carrying Portugal flags screamed with joy. If I remember right, Portugal beat England on penalties then as well. I hope they go on to win the ultimate trophy this time. They played so well today. Portugal next play France in Munich on Wednesday, with the winner going on the face either Germany or Italy in Berlin next Sunday. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
