[Goanet] Re: Ghost at Dona Paula Beach

2005-09-26 Thread diana ratnam
*Dona* *Paula* de Menezes is her full name On 9/25/05, borg costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My favorite haunted beach in Asia is in Goa. Dona Paula Beach there is haunted by the ghost of a beautiful Portuguese woman who walks in the surf on moonlight nights - naked except for her strand of

[Goanet] Re: The tragic legend of Dona Paula

2005-09-26 Thread Vincent Andrade
CECIL ! DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO DONATH'S MOBILE PHONE ??? I BELIEVE ITS GLASS FRAMED AND ON DISPLAY IN THE NOKIA'S SHOWROOM (DOUBLE SIX DOUBLE ZERO). In the days that went by - Ganpat was arrested by the Portuguese Police and sentenced to life for being seen kissing the statue of Donath in

[Goanet] TWO AIRPORT IDEA GAINS ALTITUDE

2005-09-26 Thread Philip Thomas
1. Charles Bonifacio, President, Travel Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) is one key person who subscribes to the two airport idea for the state particularly in view of the entry of low-cost airlines into the market. He believes that ideally the Navy should shift out of Dabolim and it should be

[Goanet] Nature of Goa's government

2005-09-26 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
It is not my intent to opine on Goa's Airport issue. This appears to be consuming Goans both in the native land and in the Diasporas. Yet this issue and a few others about Goan attitude to Goa's government intrigues me. Goans need to remember that Goa and India is a DEMOCRACY. But more

[Goanet] Re: World G.O.A.N. network (Reply from Stephen)

2005-09-26 Thread Stephen Fernandes
Dear All, worldwide Goan are on the web site we can see the hard work of Gasper Almeida every details of Goan are on the site, we Prayer that the work of Gasper may always on high, we Wish all the Best and Better Future, God Bless you Gasper. yours Fellow Goan Stephen fernandes

[Goanet] ‘DAY DEDICATED TO PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE’ AT ST XAVIER’S

2005-09-26 Thread St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science Commerce - Mapusa -
‘DAY DEDICATED TO PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE’ AT ST XAVIER’S A day dedicated to Portuguese language and culture was organized at St Xavier’s College, Mapusa, in association with Fundação Oriente, on 3rd September 2005. The theme for the occasion was ‘Portuguese language,

[Goanet] Is Goa underselling itself?

2005-09-26 Thread Cecil Pinto
Some weeks back V M de Malar wrote in Herald about Goa going the Bali way where the locals are outnumbered by the outsiders who own the hotels and a lot of the prime land. I sent the article to, among others, my friend Justine Andrews, from the Isle of Wight, who has been holidaying in Goa

[Goanet] Rafael De Majorda's show Release In Europe.

2005-09-26 Thread Rafael Fernandes
After showing many shows in goa and gulf countries, director and play writer Rafael de Majorda is the First young Goan to release the DVD titled SOBIT SUNDOR KONKANI MUSICAL SHOW In Europe. The DVD of the show was released during the celeberation of India's Independence-day onboard Ship Grand

[Goanet] Konkani Lekh

2005-09-26 Thread Daniel F.de Souza
Sunnem - Moipaxi ani Visvaxi Mon'zat Borovpi: Daniel F. deSouza. Soglleam zon'varam poros sunneacho mhaka khub mog ani moipas. Sunnea itlem moipaxi ani visvaxi zon'var hanvem anik dusrem polleunk nam. Sunnea porim ek ghoddo pasun visvaxi, punn tachea visvaxiponnacho onnbhov mhaka nam.

[Goanet] Re: Ghost at Dona Paula Beach

2005-09-26 Thread Alfred de Tavares
From: Helga do Rosario Gomes [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am pretty sure this is a myth to entice tourists. I was told so by a Goan historian P. Noronha. Helga Helga, apply to Mario Cabral e Sa. He tells the story beautifully. I don't have his e-address but, Divar, Ilhas will get him. Alfred, a

[Goanet] Re: World G.O.A.N. network

2005-09-26 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Dear, George, Blandino, Gaspar, Is there any online sign-up list for Romi Konkni circulating? Please advise me and I will instantly begin harassing Goans here to oblige. AT

[Goanet] Re: Portuguese Terror / Inquisition

2005-09-26 Thread Henrique Salles da Fonseca
Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your message. I'm not in a position to educate anyone; on the contrary, I would like to receive some education more. All the archives of Goa Inquisition are in Torre do Tombo in Lisbon. Apart from all those documents, you may also find in Lisbon the home

[Goanet] The Passage to India

2005-09-26 Thread Francis Lobo
THE PASSAGE TO INDIA Francis Lobo My return to India from U.S.A. was by Thai Airways, which gave me a paid stop over at Bangkok --- while I was a guest of the airlines at the hotel, I had to pay for a visa to leave the airport entry tax to re-enter, with charges for a photograph, city

[Goanet] Re: Moving Ahead

2005-09-26 Thread Joe Lobo
Cynthia ! while i feel i`m being naive in replying to your message..you``ve got the right attitude.!ie; be positive not all goans are rushing to disparage you.. but are willing to help fellow g`s if they can...realistically most of us live in

[Goanet] Position Available- SAP FI Resource in the US- Bilingual Portuguese/English

2005-09-26 Thread George Pinto
From: Alick Nilesh Barreto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Position Available- SAP FI Resource in the US- Bilingual Portuguese/English Hi Everyone with friends in the US, Would anyone of you know a Bilingual Portuguese/English SAP FI resource in the US- either citizens, green card holders or H1's

[Goanet] Re: Still no native Indian Catholic Saint

2005-09-26 Thread George Pinto
--- Lawrence Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If yes, why wait for a *firangi* in Rome to declare XYZ as *our very own saint*? Let's go ahead and declare to the world that XYZ is henceforth *our very own* native Indian Catholic saint. Good point Lawrence. I consider a few other Goans

[Goanet] Re: Still no native Indian Catholic Saint

2005-09-26 Thread George Pinto
--- Gabriel de Figueiredo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Further to my earlier email - apologies to George if it came out too strong. Gabriel Absolutely no problem. It is good to read different views, even opposing views (Or should I write especially opposing views). A good healthy discussion

[Goanet] Roddo Naka For Bahrain Goans

2005-09-26 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
*Roddo Naka For Bahrain Goans* One of the prime form of entertainment for Goans in Goa and around the globe is the konkani tiatr. The past years saw many Goan theatre groups touring the gulf and Bahrain was included in the itinerary. However, after the show of Pio Fernandes featuring the

[Goanet] Sesa Goa flares up on a possible rise in ore prices

2005-09-26 Thread Frederick Noronha
Sesa Goa flares up on a possible rise in ore prices DALAL STREET SPIKES Our Markets Bureau / Mumbai September 23, 2005 The Sesa Goa Ltd scrip was up 3.61 per cent to Rs 991 in today's subdued market. The scrip closed at Rs 956.50 on Wednesday. Around 11.97 lakh shares got traded on the BSE

[Goanet] Re: Still no native Indian Catholic Saint

2005-09-26 Thread jose colaco
George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sept. 25, 2005 Today is the 320th anniversary of the founding of India and the modern Third World’s first fully native religious Congregation by Blessed Joseph Vaz and his Oratorian companion priests on September 25th, 1685. Blessed Joseph Vaz has the

[Goanet] LATE ROSARIO RODRIGUES SHOW HANV KALLOKHANT SANDLIM IN KUWAIT

2005-09-26 Thread sylvester vaz
RR PRODUCTION,KUWAIT IS ALL SET TO STAGE - A CLASSIC AND PHILOSOPHICAL MASTERPIECE OF LATE DR.ROSARIO RODRIGUES (SHAKESPEARE OF KONKANI STAGE)ENTITLED HANV KALLOKHANT SANDLIM THIS SHOW WILL BE STAGED ON 11 NOVEMBER 2005 AT 3.30 PM AT THE NEWLY RENOWATED GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL HALL,RUMETHIYA,

[Goanet] SPV planned for Mangalore SEZ... Skybus...

2005-09-26 Thread Lawrence Rodrigues
Business Standard Our Correspondent / Mangalore September 27, 2005 The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is in the process of forming a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the implementation of the Mangalore Special Economic Zone and the State government has been approached for this

Re: [Goanet] Re: Still no native Indian Catholic Saint (Mario Goveia)

2005-09-26 Thread Mario Goveia
--- Eugene Correia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has this subject come here before? Isn't an East Indian monk from Bassein, Gonzalo, among the 13 matrys of Japan? Mario replies: Eugene, I have no idea. All I was suggesting was that anyone interested in inquiring about or lobbying for a

[Goanet] SGPIAG --- TRAVEL ADVISORY (GOA)

2005-09-26 Thread President\(sgpiag\)
We,at South Goa Public Interest Action Group (SGPIAG) a registered NGO based in Margao, Salcete, South Goa District ,Goa India with jurisdiction, at present, over the entire South Goa Parliamentary Constituency extend a warm welcome on WORLD TOURISM DAY to all the international and domestic

[Goanet] The tragic legend of Dona Paula

2005-09-26 Thread Cecil Pinto
The column below, by me appeared in Goa Plus some time in January 2003 or thereabouts. I can't recall if I have posted it here before but Borg Costa did recently query about the legend of Dona Paula. Cecil Pinto Gather around me children, and hear this story of long ago times. The

[Goanet] Wanting more - By Ethel da Costa

2005-09-26 Thread Cecil Pinto
HEART TO HEART (Herald, SEPT 25) BY ETHEL DA COSTA Stories of people who want more Of all the root causes for people feeling drained, the most widespread is probably selfishness, whether within themselves, in their relationships with others or in the world at large. It may also be the hardest

[Goanet] Culture flows like feni at Big Foot

2005-09-26 Thread Miguel Braganza
Dear Goan Netters, The Goan village life is something to experience! It cannot be described in words or depicted as paintings or photographs or even the movie talkies. To Maendra Alvares goes the cridit of creating Ancestral Goa that brings back nostalgia in a gush like hurricane Katrina that

[Goanet] Formation of Vishwa Konkani Parishad (World Konkani Council)

2005-09-26 Thread Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka
Formation of Vishwa Konkani Parishad (World Konkani Council) Karnataka Konkani Writers Forum (Regd) organised a programme on the subject Unity in Diversity. 49 Veterian Konkani activist and noted Konkani writers from Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala were present. The programme was held on

Re: [Goanet] Still no native Indian Catholic Saint

2005-09-26 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
--- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sept. 25, 2005 Why? Because the documentation and miracles submitted to Rome were annulled and rejected more than once on account of the Church’s earlier racial prejudice. Further to my earlier email - apologies to George if it came out too

Re: [Goanet] Still no native Indian Catholic Saint

2005-09-26 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
--- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joseph Naik Vaz Institute Berkeley, California Why is it called Joseph Naik Vaz Institute instead of Instituto Pe. José Vaz ? Perhaps you might get recognition faster if you call the man by his true name rather than by his what ought to have been

[Goanet] Remote Controlling in Politics

2005-09-26 Thread Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha
The following is reproduced from today's (Sept. 25) Daily Goa News Clips of Joel D'Souza: «Remote Controlling in Politics «By Tomazinho Cardozo «Yet another example of the influence of the RSS or VHP can be observed till date at the renovated Kala «Academy complex. Opposite the canteen there is a

Re: [Goanet] Re: World Goa Day in Melbourne ignites Cultural Heritage ofYore

2005-09-26 Thread Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha
From: Bosco D'Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@goanet.org on Sunday, September 25, 2005 3:20 AM On Sat Sep 24, 2005 Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha wrote: kindly note that what happened (more than) 18 years ago, not on August 20 but on February 4, was the passing of the Official Language

[Goanet] Mopa v/s Roads

2005-09-26 Thread borg costa
To all the Goan montri's. We understand that the Mopa airport is constructed to make your pocket full and not for the benefit of goans. Don't waste money on Mopa airport. Stop constructing the Mopa airport upgrade the Dabolim airport, Construct / repair the roads the goans will be happy. We

[Goanet] Re: Still no native Indian Catholic Saint (Mario Goveia)

2005-09-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Has this subject come here before? Isn't an East Indian monk from Bassein, Gonzalo, among the 13 matrys of Japan? Eugene __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [Goanet] KHUIM MEVOTH MHOJEM BHURGUEPONN? ....Adlean Chalu...Tisro Bhag

2005-09-26 Thread Bernado Colaco
Amchem Goem Swatantre zalea uprant, dissa uzvadim chorio anik krimi zaunk lagleo, aiz tum fudlem dhar ugtem sodun fatlean kiteim kam korta zalear hea vaten chor tujem ghor khalli kortat, anik hea kallar Goem swatantre zalem? Dolhe bondhe korum boroi naka. B. Colaço

[Goanet] More Konkani VCDs

2005-09-26 Thread JoeGoaUk
CIRCUS by Comedian Peter D Costa (A collection of songs Jokes) Rs. 150 HO AMCHO BHAVART by Fr. Nevil Gracias Rs.199 EK DIS Film Songs from the Film 'ek dis' Audio/Vidio (2 in 1) Rs.60 Coming soon... Duets of C Alvares VCD EK DIS Ordem Chador Padri Argam Tuka Dhonia - by Tony Dias

[Goanet] Wish list for a better quality of life in Goa /Melinda Coutinho Powell

2005-09-26 Thread melinda Powell
Philip Thomas wrote: Everything else remaining the same, here are a few things I would personally like to see get better in Goa: 1. Electricity supply that is 24x7 and in dire emergencies gets restored in a few hours. Would others like to share their thoughts? :)

Re: [Goanet] Still no native Indian Catholic Saint

2005-09-26 Thread Lawrence Rodrigues
It seems to us that Goan Catholics have little or no influence in Rome and in the churches and dioceses they serve. It seems to us that those Catholic churches such as the Portuguese Church and dioceses around the world that Goan Catholics have faithfully served could and should petition the