[Goanet]Eklavya Syndrome?

2005-03-05 Thread karla
Dear Carlos[ or whoever is lurking behind that email identity] What does religion have to do with a person's ability to decide what is politically right or how to govern in a seculart country. It is not as if the Sharia or hoodood law is to be applied. The Constitution of India is quite clear

[Goanet]Maharashtra, agriculture and websites...

2005-03-05 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
Just met, this evening, Sanjay Borkar of the Pune-based Shivrai Technologies http://www.shivraitechnologies.com which has been doing some work on IT in agriculture. Some links one got from them include Parivartan.net http://www.parivartan.net, Co-operativesonnet.com

[Goanet]Re: Abused childrens trust in Mapusa

2005-03-05 Thread Joy de Souza
Dear fellow Goans, Would someone be able to let me know if there is an Abused childs trust = in Goa or some other related charitable organization. Joy de Souza President (Club de Goa) Brisbane

[Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * Mar 05, 2005 * Mixed BJP view on dissolution

2005-03-05 Thread Goanet News Service
[][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s MARCH 05, 2005 DATELINE: GOA ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha

[Goanet]Goa's own Ailine.

2005-03-05 Thread David Futers
Marlon commented on Goa having its own airline. I trust levels of maintenance and the skills of the pilots would be much better than that of he bus service. I think they should consider getting some of the basic items in the present airport first. Could I start with toilets, an effective PA

[Goanet]Find out Indian rail info via SMS

2005-03-05 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
Send out an SMS saying TRAIN to the number 676747 or type RAILWAY and send it to 7886 for information on * your ticket's PNR status * accomodation available * time table * trains between two stations * train running status * train delay update. This SMS enquiry on 676747 is available on

[Goanet]BJP and the press in Goa...

2005-03-05 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
BJP and the press in Goa... some reports on the emerging mixed relationship, specially after the BJP calculations went awry on Friday http://puggy.symonds.net/pipermail/goajourno/2005-March/001927.html

[Goanet]RE: Goan herrings research

2005-03-05 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Hi JC, Remember you guys are making the charge of 'soglem casteists'. But let me help you-all with the collection of data. I hope I can apply my methodical skills from my medical background. The accusation you guys seem to make is that there is: Systematic casteism in Goan society - native and

[Goanet]Sania stopped in her stride

2005-03-05 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
Sania stopped in her stride rediff.com Sportsdesk | March 03, 2005 23:48 IST Sania Mirza's dream run in Dubai came to an abrupt end as Serbia's Jelena Jankovic ousted her in just 48 minutes in the quarter-final of the $1,000,000 Dubai Duty Free Women's Open on Thursday. The world number 28

[Goanet]Narain is an inspiration: Rathore

2005-03-05 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
Narain is an inspiration: Rathore March 04, 2005 22:06 IST Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore conveyed his good wishes to Narain Karthikeyan, who will become the first Indian driver to race in the Formula One circuit on Sunday. I am sure I echo the feelings of the nation in

Re: [Goanet]learning Portuguese

2005-03-05 Thread Gabe Menezes
Please go to the Ebay site and buy in there. cheers, Gabe. On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 09:56:49 -0500, W Ray goanet@goanet.org wrote: I have studied the book Falar Portugue Part One; I now am keen on procurring the book Falar Portugues Part Two ,but i have been unsuccessul in getting the same

Re: [Goanet]Re: Matanhy's Press Statement

2005-03-05 Thread Gabe Menezes
On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 14:27:41 +0530, flower [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Over a period of time, Matanhy Saldanha has shown himself to be a bundle of contradictions.. ..We Goans believed that this man was of a breed apart. Tragically, we were

[Goanet]India's F1 rookie Narain ninth in first qualifying

2005-03-05 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
Narain ninth in first qualifying March 05, 2005 15:55 IST India's Formula One rookie Narain Karthikeyan pushed behind several veterans including seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher in the opening qualifying on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix. The Indian ace had an eventful F1

[Goanet]Indias rich list....Forbes.

2005-03-05 Thread Gabe Menezes
India's 40 richest! A Forbes Special India's entrepreneurs have thrived: Nineteen of the 40 richest created their fortunes from scratch. Two high-growth industries have fueled much of the wealth. The ten richest Indians include 1. Lakshmi Mittal, Mittal Steel, $11.2 billion; 2. Azim Premji,

Re: [Goanet]King of Political Songs!

2005-03-05 Thread Stephen Fernandes
Dear Eddie, thanks a lots for lift up this message today who Praise the Work of our strong Artist like William de Curtorim he is there that why our Goa left with three word GOA as our Minister would finish Goa. your Fellow Goan Stephen Fernandes Muscat/ Divar --- Eddie Verdes

[Goanet]RE: Want to move to Goa

2005-03-05 Thread jude dias
Hi Natasha, How's everything with you.Wow it's great hearing someone say that about Goa.I used to live in Goa too, and guess what I too am a journalist.In fact I used to work for the top Goan newspaper in Goa.Tha's a really great coincidence eh.I live in Canada now but am in Goa right now. I

[Goanet]learning Portuguese

2005-03-05 Thread W Ray
I have studied the book Falar Portugue Part One; I now am keen on procurring the book Falar Portugues Part Two ,but i have been unsuccessul in getting the same I therefore request you to send these books to me and as as many as there are, in this series; Please also mentiontome the cost

[Goanet]Gov. Responsible for President's Rule.

2005-03-05 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050305/main5.htm Goa Governor's report led to Central rule Shiv Kumar writes from Panjim GOA Governor S.C. Jamir's report to the Union Home Ministry on the vote of confidence in Goa swayed the Central Government's decision to impose President's rule

[Goanet]India win Davis Cup tie against China

2005-03-05 Thread Eustaquio Santimano
India win Davis Cup tie against China Abhijeet Kulkarni | March 05, 2005 17:20 IST Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won the doubles tie as India continued their domination over China to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in their Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I encounter in New Delhi on Saturday and

[Goanet]Anglo Indian in make or break!

2005-03-05 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://in.rediff.com/election/2005/mar/04jhar1.htm Anglo-Indian to be nominated to Jharkhand assembly March 04, 2005 20:36 IST The United Progressive Alliance in Jharkhand on Friday said it will nominate an Anglo-Indian to the state assembly before the trial of strength on the floor of

[Goanet]Another Konkani VCD

2005-03-05 Thread JoeGoaUk
Just bought another new VCD (TBR)..frm VP Sinari, PanaJi PURTUGEZ GOENKAR By Samuel Carvalho/Manfa Music double CDs Rs.200 Also, bought MP3(AudioCD) of Konkani songs, 50 original songs (TBR), Manfa Collection Rs.150 = for NRI related info...

Re: [Goanet]Secret of LCC JetBlue's Success

2005-03-05 Thread Gabe Menezes
On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 21:12:16 -0800 (PST), Marlon Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Philip, Given that the majority of goans now rely on air transport, your point on concentrating resources on improving airport connectivity between Dabolim and the yet to built Mopa is very logical. For a

[Goanet]Reading GOANET makes my day... a lil bit brighter!!

2005-03-05 Thread Seb dc
Senhor Teotoniohas brought a caste subject and left everyone in splits! Gilbert is the confused lot amongst them all. He does not know whether he is coming or going!! George tries desperately to shake them up and clarify things, yet nobody seems to understand him until now!! Cecil, tries

Re: [Goanet]screw cast- show me the money!

2005-03-05 Thread Mario Goveia
Marlon, Feel free to try and kick my butt anytime, if you can. Mario. --- Marlon Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mario, Luckily for you and a few others, I have been busy cleaning butts, instead of kicking them. Funny thing is that I enjoy doing both, though I will admit that I needed a

Re: [Goanet]RE: Caste and effects of debate.

2005-03-05 Thread Mario Goveia
Avelino, For me to take time to explain to you the pros and cons of the caste system would be giving the caste system far too much respect and legitimacy. I am headed in the opposite direction. This curious request by you is like someone asking for an explanation of the pros and cons of

[Goanet]GOA/Konkani: A NEW 'Naming Game' ( Starting soon )

2005-03-05 Thread JoeGoaUk
Soon Coming up a series of 'Naming Games' in KONKANI on Goa or Goa related topics. e.g. Topic: Feast (FEST) All you have to do is recollect and name any thing that relates to FEST (above) like FOZNE, KADDDIO-BODDIO, CHONNE, BONDERAM, MIS, SAN'NAM, VODDE, SORPOTEL, PIRJENT (PRESIDENT),

[Goanet]It's only words, and words are all I have...

2005-03-05 Thread Cecil Pinto
With all due apologies to the Bee Gees --- The Casteist Goan Bachelor's Pathetic Song (re-written lyrics by Cecil Pinto) Smile, an everlasting smile, I only failed my SSC. Don't ever, ask me how much I earn, Cause that would bring a tear to me. We lost all our pro-per-ty, Let's buy a brand

[Goanet]Goa Sudharop: Get to Know Goa July 4th weekend event

2005-03-05 Thread George Pinto
From Goa Sudharop... We are pleased to celebrate our 5-year anniversary this year and have planned some important events over the July 4th weekend. This celebration will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and we invite Goans from North America and around the world to attend. Non-Goans are

Re: [Goanet]Matanhy's press statement

2005-03-05 Thread Seb dc
Has Mathany lost his composure.is he so naive, that he cannot even understand about the VCD that has made his party position changed, that he thinks its a sudden change...or was in in spain all the time. I bet he won't get elected in the coming elections. Cheers.. Seb PRESS NOTE FOR