VM is back. One remember's the days of canards. Now it
is Amcho Goan. How the shades change.
B. Colaco
--- Goanet Reader goanet@goanet.org wrote:
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK TO PALACIO DAS CORTES
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Phillip Thomas wrote:
1. What has been the nature of the equation, the relationship, between the
Navy and Goa over the decades?
2. What are the plans for building Goa into a 21st century 3700 sqkm 'city'
of beautiful villages ? And what is the Navy's contribution to that going
to be at
Devan tuka divpi kela. Tuje hath ugtte zolmoleat ani toxench tujem kalliz.
Kednaim tuje hath khali assot punn tujem kalliz sodanch borlelem asta.
(God has made you a giver. Your hands are born open and so is your heart.
There may be times when your hands are empty but your heart is always
We call Kankonnkar in Salcette:
Also, we say Kankannacho Chuddo or Chullo (=folli ?).
These checqured bangles/chullo worn by bride some few weeks before the wedding
or
just after 'vigorjent kazarachi chitt podli mhontoch'.
During this time, friends relatives used to invite the bride for
Hi ,
Just want to record my thianks to Dominic who wrote the konkani article about
getting married and having kids etc. I have saved it to practice onI mean
the language. Being in Malaysia I have lost touch with konkani - surrounded by
languages like Malay, Hokkien, Mandarin, Tamil which
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Garbage collection,
The governement can either have an incinirator or have a landfill where the
garbage is treated and the metane gas generated is used to generate
electricity.
Both are specialised jobs and very prevalent in Hong kong and Macau, where
over 7,000,000.00 million people live and
COUP IN KATHMANDU: 'I AM NOT ALONE' GOES NEPALI
'Through the many lanes of his poetry, Brian has brought us to the centre of
life,'- summed up Professor of English, Shailendra Kumar Singh of Tribhuvan
University, Kathmandu, after an invigorating poetry reading session by Goan
poet Dr Brian
Goan appointed Portugal's Minister of State, Internal
Administration
PANAJI: A Goan, Antonio da Costa , was recently
appointed to the number two position in the Portuguese
government as Minister of State
and Internal Administration. He was appointed to the
post on 4 March by the newly appointed
What benefit do Goans get from the Dabolim base?[Jose Colaco, March 21]
What has been the nature of the equation, the relationship, between the
Navy and Goa over the decades? Not in terms of imagined ideals/evils but in
real terms. On balance, is it positive or negative?
Is the existence of
Nice one Faleiro. Goans are still struggling for
Independence from the Bharatis. What development?
Maybe fit for a third world country.
B. Colaco
--- Eduardo Faleiro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution
regarding Goa. Main
points of the Speech of
Dear Jose,
here are the answers to your very basic queries:
1. Your basic premise is wrong. The airport did not belong to the
people of Goa pre 1961, as you have stated. It belonged to the
Portuguese, as it was a Government facility. After independence, it
devolved to the Govt. of india, and
--- gilbert menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
btw,What *technical* function did you perform for
the Brazilian Navy?
Procured spares for engines and allied equipment for
Niteroi-class frigates, Humaitá-class subs, Sea-king
and Lynx helicopters, IFF equipment etc. in the
European market, and
The moves by the US government to block this
communalist is a very positive move. The next
objective should be a world wide campaign to prosecute
Modi for crimes against humanity. This would make Modi
liable for arrest in any nation he were to vist. Come
to think of it, would not India be bound to
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Folk Songs of Goa: Mando-Dulpods Deknnis
From the Jacket:
Konkani Song, of which Goan Song is the preeminent
branch, is a treasury of the traditional music of the
Indian subcontinent. It has at least 35 types,
monophonic and harmonic, the former prevalent before
the Portuguese brought Western
Dears,
My transition from being computer-illiterate to being e-literate was
assisted by three persons: Caliste de Souza[ brother of Dr.Teotonio de Souza
Moir/Portugal], Marina Sequeira[ wife of Heston and sister of Melvyn
Misquita of Aldona] and my daughter,Karla, then a student of Std.IX in
http://goagovt.nic.in/gazette.htm
About the Official Gazette:
The main activity of the Department is the printing and publication of the
offical Gazette -- the official organ of the Government -- brought out
weekly on every Thursday. wherein the Central an Local Acts enacted by the
Parliament
--- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
RESPONSE: The programme on BBC 4, put forth a view,
Indians are a very religious lot. The problem with
India could be the secularism. It would make more
sense to embrace all Religions i.e. pluralism. I
subscribe to this, setting aside religion is not the
Lino Dourado wrote:
Avelino bab,
Tumi 'curusidadin' vichartat mhonn, mhaka
'istimosanv' dislem.
1- Folli
The 'kankonnkar' fits bangles on the hands of the
bride are called folli (green back ground with yellow
lines)
---
Interesting input Lino. Definitely the first words
and their clear
Now, now, Cornel. Calm down, man. Why do you think
this diabolical system has lasted for so long? We
need to be patient. I am taking Avelino at his word
that he is just interested in learning more about the
subject. So, I have suggested he read the article in
America magazine, written not by
--- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
RESPONSE: The programme on BBC 4, put forth a view,
Indians are a very religious lot. The problem with
India could be the secularism. It would make more
sense to embrace all Religions i.e. pluralism. I
subscribe to this, setting aside religion is not the
Hi Mario,
I have noted your posts on Avelino's amazingly pathetic responses re the
caste debate. As far as I am concerned, Avelino excels in drivel but does
not know so.Trying to provide some illumination to the fellow is like
casting pearls to swine as per the old proverb. I am not sure I want
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:00:51 -0800 (PST), Mario Goveia
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm
US stands by India visa decision
Mario replies:
Good for the USA. Shame on the AAHOA (Asian American
Hotel
Watched both the programmes on BBC 4 last night. If ever one wanted to
see the true colours of the BJP, then viewing the documentaries was a
must. As I had written before, the goondas are part and parcel of the
BJP. Their hierarchy will go out of their way to protect their troops,
it cannot be
http://www.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=74181cat=India
Sikh bodies hail denial of visa to Narender Modi:-
Amritsar | March 21, 2005 9:33:16 AM IST
Various Sikh organizations have hailed the decision of the denial of
visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by US Consulate in
Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm
US stands by India visa decision
BJP activists protest against the US
The decision has angered Mr Modi's supporters
The United States has reaffirmed a decision to refuse
the controversial Indian
Cornel,
I dont recall bringing god into discussion of caste.
Quite possibly, god is yet another man made
construct like caste.
I stand by my opinion that the issue of caste is very
less relevant to people of my generation than perhaps
yours. Having lived and studied in India for many
years and
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5 MUSTs to look for in an insurance co
March 21, 2005 10:03 IST
Ever since the floodgates to the life insurance sector were thrown
open to the private sector, there have been a plethora of insurance
plans for individuals.
Individuals have been
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 17:08:04 +, Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm
US stands by India visa decision
BJP activists protest against the US
The decision has angered Mr Modi's supporters
The United States has reaffirmed a decision
KONKANI FOLK AND TRADIONAL SONGS
Folk songs and traditional songs of any community are very important for
uniting the community members together. Goan Konkani traditional songs such
as Mandos and Dulpods are very souls of our community and it is this
particular aspect of our songs that keep us
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm
US stands by India visa decision
BJP activists protest against the US
The decision has angered Mr Modi's supporters
The United States has reaffirmed a decision to refuse the
controversial Indian politician, Narendra Modi, permission to enter
OBS: Father is Bappa and Mother is Ayi
From: Eddie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org
To: Goanet goanet@goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:07:14 +0300
Friends,
I have compiled a list of Relatives names in Konkani which are mostly
used in
Hey, Avelino,
It's time to wake up. I thought I was being very
creative in figuring out your Sherlock Holmes-style
conclusion that Cornel was a bigot and an opportunist
with a sinister plan to dominate society through
education and intelligence. What a dastardly idea!
How did I miss it
000
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Is the Juhu airstrip shorter or longer than the runway on an aircraft
carrier? Just curious...[Gabriel de Figueiredo, March 21]
Dear Gabriel,
I have been following the Phillip Thomas, Gilbert Menezes and your
conversation about Dabolim et al
Must say that Prof Thomas makes a lot of sense.
[MODERATOR'S NOTE: This post has been trimmed for length.]
Please find enclosed Overview of our Centre, which I had been able to
accomplish in the last decade or so. I would like the Goan students to take
advantage of the academic programes offered by the Centre.
BACKGROUND Established in the
Eddie,
You have brought about the beauty of Konkani language in
being able to describe every relationship with a single word.
That does not happen in English.
At least some of the names are not used by Hindus.
You said...
Azo - Great Grand father
Aji - Great Grand mother
Xapai - Grandfather
Domnic Bab,
What a coincidence :)
Here you have it all in your 'Family Tree' an article which every Goan
should read
about Relatives Names in Konkani.
Indeed times have changed and one hardly hears these names...every member is
addressed as Uncle or Auntie.now days even own children call
Gilbert,
Your mails do make interesting reading, and with your naval background
etc its nice to learn a few things now and then. Refering to your
response to Gabriel, I had in the past gathered from the various posts
on Dabolim, that the airport in question was somehow usurped off the
people
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:24:19 -0500, MailinglistClint!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Joe,
My father has been in the liquor business since 1982 and has since,
established himself as a well known liquor distributor in South Goa. We have
an establishment which wholesales liquor all over Goa as
http://www.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=74202cat=India
Kerala's cashew farmers protest use of killer pesticide Endosulfan:-
Kochi | March 21, 2005 9:31:03 AM IST
Moves by a government-appointed commission to recommend the use of the
pesticide, Endosulfan, in Kerala's cashew
Pretty good ideabut some innocent goans living elsewhere
in other states of the Union .will face difficulties/
backlash..in their single business dealings if tit-for tat action
occurs. How about goans in Mumbai or Bihar?
Ireland is looking to India for skills in IT healthcare
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2005
About a year after the Embassy of Ireland introduced the outsourcing of visa
operations
in India to VFS on a pilot basis, the service has been formally launched by
the Irish
minister for
Hi Joe,
My father has been in the liquor business since 1982 and has since,
established himself as a well known liquor distributor in South Goa. We have
an establishment which wholesales liquor all over Goa as well as a retail
outlet below Grace Church by the name of Vaz Enterprises. When making
Hi Eddie!
I just posted my article Family Tree (Kuttombachem Zadd) on Goanet and
subsequently received your list of relatives' names in Konkani. What a
coincidence!
Moi-mogan,
Domnic Fernandes
Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA
From: Eddie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org
To: Goanet
http://www.keralanext.com/news/indexread.asp?id=157539
India ; Politics degraded to political adventurism, arithmetic: Kalam (LEAD) :
1 Hour,0 minutes Ago
[India News] New Delhi, In one of his strongest indictments of Indian
politics, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday lamented that
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1534984,00.html
March 21, 2005
The text message that said 'Help, I'm in a wedding trap'
By Stewart Tendler
AHMED, from the Midlands and in his early twenties, went to Pakistan
with his family on what his parents told him was a last chance to see
his
God created Adam and Eve who gave birth to children and they in turn
increased and multiplied and filled the world with humanity. Generally,
when a man and woman get married, one of their immediate plans is to have a
child so that their family increases and multiplies. From thereon, a
Is the Juhu airstrip shorter or longer than the runway on an aircraft
carrier? Just curious...[Gabriel de Figueiredo, March 21]
The same thing can be asked about Seabird/Yenkebe and especially Kochi naval
air station! The Navy may be dithering about the former but the latter
should be
Gabriel ,
since you ask, the Juhu strip is longer than the deck of a carrier.
But that was not the point. The suggestion from your friend Phillip
was for Juhu to serve as substitute for the Navy which is operating
an air station at Goa. You therefore need to look at the huge Navy
infrastructure
Lino wrote
Maddamchea chutt'ttancho vapor khoimsor zatalo?
Can you tell the following
1- Folli
2- Tornaboda
3- Calcada
4- Mali or Malinn
5- Alvis
Avelino wrote:
Lino bab,
Hanvem zaiti koshish keli tumcho vo proxn somjunk.
Pun kotta kainch lab mellonk nam. Upkar korun
Friends,
I have compiled a list of Relatives names in Konkani which are mostly
used in Salcette. Some of these names are taken from the Portugese words.
There may be some mistakesyou may correct or add more.
We also used TI/Man - before the names of elders (brothers/Sisters or
relatives)
eg.
Thank you Lino Bab,
I have also heard that, when the Dorji (tailor) comes
to the house to stitch the wedding gown/suit...they or neighbours
used to sing some songs...do you or any ganvbhav
know what they are called and where can I find those
words.
Regards
Eddie Verdes
Chinchinchim/KSA
-
Hi Gilbert,
Thanks for your reply. However, please note that your faith in
caste/casteism is entirely your prerogative.
Is there any chance you might reply to the two questions I set you and
reminded you of these about four times?
Regards,
Cornel
Goenkars !
I thought , I d share this post from Pat - ( email to me )
and my response.
rene
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Date:Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:12:29 -0800 (PST)
From:rene barreto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:FOOTBALL for ALL
To:P D [EMAIL
Juhu Aerodrome is presently being used by Pawan Hans (Helicopters)
for the ONGC's Bombay High Offshore Project, for transporting crew
to offshore installationsit was also used by pvt aviation companies
for the smaller aircrafts. The Juhu airstrip might be slightly bigger
than the runway of
On the World Water Day
Please do not waste it - while you have enough please take care of it
A drop saved
...is a bucket earned.
Save it now
. Never throw water down the drain, it could be used for other purposes like
watering plants
. Use a bucket while bathing instead of the shower
Lino bab,
Hanvem zaiti koshish keli tumcho vo proxn somjunk. Pun kotta kainch lab
mellonk nam. Upkar korun maka sang him panch sobd konkni bhaxechim vo
firgim bhaxechim? Vicharta munn ragar zainaka, karann hanvem him utram
kednanch aikonk nam.
Avelino
Bastora/Kuwait
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lino dourado
ROS
A day before the wedding the bride and the groom, each
at their respective houses, are made to sit in the
mail hall (salant). Relatives, neighbors are invited
over to apply ros. The ROS is applied to the different
parts of the body. Ros is a farewell to single
life...some
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