It has been years since Goa last got its telephone directory. Can those
concerned about it join hands to launch a e-campaign to get the next one
going fast? The loss of productivity due to the lack of a phone-directory
is to be felt if you wish to understand it. FN
.
It's probably time the Church spoke out more bluntly,
and told the "Catholic" politicians to start
behaving themselves in the interests of the voter.
If the Church or its priests have helped politicians
to get elected -- and this is an open secret in some
LOOKING FOR WATER SOLUTIONS IN A DRY BAGALKOT, NOT FAR FROM GOA
In a dry South Indian region where the annual rainfall is around half-a-metre a
year, officials believe that water-awareness can play a big role, even if the
rain gods don't oblige. And they're marching to find a solution.
Bagalk
Catholic Church Joins Hands With Bollywood To Spread Message On HIV/AIDS
By SAR NEWS
NEW DELHI, (SAR NEWS) -- A Delhi-based Roman Catholic priest has joined hands
with the Hindi film industry in Mumbai to make a commercial film highlighting
the dangers of unsafe sex.
Spokesperson of the Delhi
Goa club hit hard
Margao: The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) decision to revoke its
ban on foreigners in the second division of the NFL had an immediate
impact on the Goa Football Association (GFA) as Cabral Sports Club, the
only Goan club to qualify for the second tier, submitted a le
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=72068
Goa Cong may deny NCP its pound of flesh
RAJU NAYAK
Posted online: Friday, June 10, 2005 at 0156 hours IST
PANAJI, JUNE 9: It appears that only seven Congress MLAs will be sworn in
tomorrow in Goa despite the Nationalist Congress Par
Dr Wilfred de Souza reminds me of an earlier generation, which felt
superior mainly on the grounds that they were Catholic, of an upper-middle
class background, and simultaneously very highly educated in times when
few had access to such qualifications. (Of course, there are many Goans
Catholic
http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/newsPopup.php?fileR=20050608162128002&dir=2005/06/08&secID=livenews
Kotawala India gets board approval to operate hotel in Goa
Source: IRIS (08 June 2005)
Kotawala (India) Ltd`s board has recommended to enter into an agreement to
operate the Hotel Goan Holiday`s
http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=13867316
GKB Opthalmics to join SEZ in GoaWednesday, 08 June , 2005,
16:09
Panaji: GKB Ophalmics limited, a Goa-based 100 per cent export oriented
company manufacturing prescription glasses, is ready to participate in the
proposed 'Special E
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1135143.cms
Breach in wall against AIFF diktatAdd to Clippings
SIDDHARTH SAXENA
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 08, 2005 06:28:48 AM ]
Surf 'N' Earn -Sign innow
NEW DELHI: The campaign by the Goan and Kolkatan clubs to protest All
India Footbal
http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?bKeyFlag=BO&autono=9832
Public-private JVs post healthy returns
Press Trust of India / New Delhi June 08, 2005
State government undertakings, known for their infirmities and
underperformance, appear to have given decent returns to stakehold
http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/09/stories/2005060908342200.htm
`Clubs can field foreign players in Second Division'
Special Correspondent
NEW DELHI: : The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Wednesday,
allowed clubs to field foreign players in the Second Division and local
leagues.
The E
Daily Flash, A Scripture Booklet By The Laity For The Laity
By Sister Lissy M., SAR NEWS
PANAJI, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- A booklet of daily scripture readings published
by a Goan laywoman is making waves across the country.
The booklet, 'Daily Flash', launched in 1990 by Ms. Noemia Mascarenhas,
is
If you see the list of radio stations available via the satellite radio in
South Asia -- see http://worldspaceasia.com/customersupport/Cnnel
NumbersChanging/channelnumbers.html (join URL) -- you'd be surprised by
the diversity.
Of course, satellite radio is still a relatively costly
Mario, This is Wikipedia. Meaning, if you feel something can be improved,
go to the 'Talk' pages of the particular essay, and convince them why it
needs to be improved. (Be prepared however to be challenged if your views
don't cut ice.) FN
PS: This is not to suggest that I agree with your views
An interesting discussion here, that mentions Goa:
each to their own, and respected, Shaun, but vindaloo is a very
well known pork dish, originating from Portugal, and eaten by the
Goan Christians for centuries.
The vinegar is also a Goan thing, they would use tod
Some travelogues which mention Goa:
o Sun-Surf In Goa. by Subhasish Chakraborty
Posted on 6/12/2003 Accessed 939 Times
http://www.sulekha.com/travel/travelarticledesc.asp?cid=306607
o http://www.sulekha.com/travel/travelarticledesc.asp?cid=239846
o http://www.sulekha.com/travel/travelarticled
Would you have expected this about the humble plant in Goa's backyard too?
FN
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Bamboo is India's 'green gold' By Lola Nayar
BAMBOO TREES IN INDIA. THE PLANT IS CALLED GREEN GOLD IN THE COUNTRY FOR ITS
MULTIPLE USES AND GREAT ECONOMIC POTENTIAL.
NEW DEL
Would this sort out the America vs Canada issue on Goanet? It's from
Wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org ) where they advocate a NPOV, or
neutral point of view. FN
Canada
In Canada, Anti-American sentiment can first be traced to the American
Revolution. French Canadians felt that the m
Wonder if that will change in India?
Meanwhile, check this out:
Did you pay attention to the by-elections in Goa this week?
Yes, I'm following every development 87 %87 % 87.10 % (54)
Yes, just interested in the results 8 %8 % 8.06 % (5)
No, I'm not interested 4 %4 % 4.84 % (3)
There's a by-elec
Indian Rupee
1 INR in INR
American Dollar 0.0229885 43.5
Australian Dollar 0.0304563 32.8339
Brazilian Real0.0553586 18.064
British Pound 0.0126875 78.8176
Canadian Dollar 0.0286966 34.8474
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=060438
Eight Goa Pro clubs oppose AIFF's move to ban foreigners in leagues
NT Sports Reporter
Margao June 3: The Goa Football Association (GFA) today adopted a
resolution on behalf of the eight Professional League teams that "no
chang
RLL's Goa plant gets UK regulator's nod
http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=13816655
Saturday, 04 June , 2005, 09:26
New Delhi: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd has received approval from Medicines
and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), UK for its tablets
manufacturing unit in Goa.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1132519.cms
Goa bypoll result tomorrow
SANJAY BANERJEE
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ SATURDAY, JUNE 04, 2005 08:08:42 PM ]
PANAJI: The counting of votes of the byelection to the five assembly
constituencies in Goa will be held on Sunday. Around 67 per cen
AIFF scores an own goal
NILANJAN DATTA
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ FRIDAY, JUNE 03, 2005 11:01:28 PM ]
NEW DELHI: It isn't official as yet. Nevertheless, it's inviting
criticism. All India Football Federation's (AIFF) plans to ban foreign
recruits in domestic tournaments other than the NFL is drawing
http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?bKeyFlag=BO&autono=9755
Ranbaxy's Goa plant gets MHRA approval
Our Web Bureau / Mumbai June 02, 2005
Ranbaxy Laboratories has announced that the company's manufacturing
facility in Goa has received approval from the Medicines and Healthcar
http://www.moneycontrol.com/backends/News/frontend/news_detail.php?autono=168961
Sesa Goa to mine iron ore in Jharkhand
Sesa Goa Limited has acquired a lease to mine iron ore in the state of
Jharkhand, India.
2005-06-02 10:11
Indian iron ore exporter, Sesa Goa Limited, said today that it has b
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu2&leftindx=2&lselect=1&chklogin=N&autono=190576
By-polls may tilt Goa scales
Our Political Bureau / New Delhi June 03, 2005
By-elections to 16 Assembly and one Lok Sabha seat ended today, with
Haryana Chief Minister Bh
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1130910.cms
Goan strong!Add to Clippings
ROSHNI OLIVERA
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ FRIDAY, JUNE 03, 2005 12:52:37 AM ]
An SMS can lead to interesting things, as singer Remo confides to BT
Just recently, singer Remo Fernandes got an SMS asking him to mee
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1129391.cms
Leading industrialist of Goa passes away
SANJAY BANERJEE
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 01, 2005 07:39:35 PM ]
PANAJI: Pascoal Jose Menezes who died last Sunday at the age of 95 is
considered in Goa as the pioneer of the pharmac
http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/midtown_downtown_appeal/article/0,1426,MCA_17776_3791636,00.html
Among the Hindus, learning their ways
May 22, 2005
Midtown Yoga teachers Kathy Fish and Margot McNeely enjoyed a yoga retreat
in Goa, India, with two accomplished veteran teachers.
Fish share
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4596581.stm
India opens huge new naval base
Indian warships
The facility will eventually be able to berth 42 ships
India has opened a new naval base on its Arabian Sea coast which it says
will become one of the largest in Asia.
The base at Karwar in
http://www.getreading.co.uk/story.asp?intid=12087
27/5/2005 - India trip turned into a 'nightmare'
'Terrified': ordeal of mum unable to pay hostel bill
Prudence Fenn hoped joining her daughter on a trip to Goa would be an
idyllic start to the teenager's gap year travels.
But Mrs Fenn, 53,
Theology Is A Service To Foster Life: Felix Wilfred
By Fr. Desmond de Sousa CsSR, SAR News
PANAJI, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- Dr. Felix Wilfred is internationally recognised
as one of the most distinguished priest-theologians of India. He was the
head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Though
Cecil Pinto pointed out this link to useful Goan maps.
http://www.johnthemap.co.uk/pages/goa/goa_page1.html
A number of places are covered. From Aguada to Vasco da Gama. FN
..
Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Journ
An interesting account for those connected to this
subject in time and place. Please see the URL below
for the full-length article. --FN
Gulf Rupees - A History
By Peter Symes
www.petersymes.com | Date not given
http://www.pjsymes.com.au/articles/gulfrupees.htm
For many
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu1&leftindx=1&lselect=3&chklogin=N&autono=190335
Sesa Goa Q4 net up 337%
BS 200 SCORECARD
Our Bureau / New Delhi June 01, 2005
Sesa Goa has posted a whopping 337 per cent increase in its net profit at
Rs 272 crore for t
http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?slug=Anti-defection+law+under+scanner+in+Goa&id=73773
Anti-defection law under scanner in Goa
NDTV Correspondent
Watch story Anti-defection law under scanner in Goa
Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (Panaji):
The by-elections to five assembly seats in Goa on
http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=2&theme=&usrsess=1&id=78584
BJP alleges model code violation in Goa
Statesman news Service
NEW DELHI, May 31. --The BJP today alleged rampant violation of the model
code of conduct in the elections to five Assembly segments in Goa that
would deci
http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/31/stories/2005053102631300.htm
Goa has potential for establishing largest Special Economic Zone:
Chidambaram
Anil Sastry
``The State is endowed with natural as well as human resource''
PANAJI: Goa has the potential for establishing the first largest Special
Ec
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=131840
FOOTBALL
Goa reign supreme Pip Maharashtra with a solitary goal to claim West Zone
qualifiers crown Express News Service
Mumbai, May 31: T WO half-chances don't add up to a goal and 45 minutes of
unbridled possession doesn't ensure e
http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/may/30goa.htm
Goa plays host to political carnival
Sandesh Prabhudesai in Panaji | May 31, 2005 02:07 IST
Last Updated: May 31, 2005 12:45 IST
It might be off-season for tourism in Goa but that doesn't stop hordes of
celebrities and top-notch politicians rushing
Talking about maps, here's an article written some time back.
Apologies for an offtopic post, not directly related to Goa.
Just sharing it because the maps issue was being discussed in
Goa, including on the Vascokars list.FN
Finding your way around: Why India simpl
First Bosco and now Miguel speaking on behalf of Fred. I wonder why? If
Fred is 'on the move' and too busy to defend his statements on
'benevolent dictatorship' and a 'vision' for GoaNet, he can at least say
so and I will keep silent till he is no longer 'moving' and is able to
speak for hims
http://www.moneycontrol.com/backends/News/frontend/news_detail.php?autono=168280
Bright outlook for FY06: Auto Corp Goa
NR Menon MD, Automobile Corporation of Goa, discusses the company's future
plans after it announced an impressive full year earnings, along with a
60% dividend and 20% silver
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050525/asp/sports/story_4783378.asp
Goan football comes of age
'Free-Kick P.K.BANERJEE'
My heartiest congratulations to Dempo Sports Club and their coach Armando
Colaco. Having faded out of the NFL championship race last season after
playing out drawn games in th
Domnic Fernandes is a name that a few thousand Goans might be carrying,
but this Domnic has made his own name unique on the Internet. Thanks to
his 'Dom's antique shelf'. Everyone watching the Goa in cyberspace would
immediately recognise the email address [EMAIL PROTECTED]
After threa
BUYING THE FIRST issue of a newspaper or publication is great fun. Or, maybe,
it's just a fetish. Maybe it gives you an insight into how the publication
would shape up; or probably first appearances are deceptive. One recalls the
seeing the first issue of 'The West Coast Times', sometime in the
That's the name of a Tamil language tutor on CD. With so many expat Goans
and others wanting to learn Konkani, possibly there could be a market for
a language tutor for Konkani too. I reviewed an earlier CD for Hindi in
this series.
Cemmozhi is the Tamil tutor, now available in CD form with in
http://www.hipc.org/
HiPC 2005, December 18-21, Goa India
HiPC is an international meeting on high performance computing. It serves as a
forum to present current work by researchers from around the world as well as
highlight activities in Asia in the high performance computing area. The
meeti
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1372085,000900040002.htm
Cong allures voters ahead of Goa bypolls
Press Trust of India
Panaji, May 22, 2005
Ahead of the crucial by-elections, the Congress on Sunday promised to give
free education to all students up to graduate level in Goa, if voted to
Looks interesting! FN
http://www.emergic.org/
What is Your Life's Work?
800-CEO-READ Blog writes about the book by Bill Jensen:
"What Is Your Life's Work? captures a most extraordinary moment in each of
our lives -- the time when we sit down with loved ones and attempt to answe
http://web.mid-day.com/sports/national/2005/may/109972.htm
'We wanted to win for Junior'
By: Sanjjeev K Samyal
May 22, 2005
Dempo's captain Stanley Colaco exults after his side won the NFL in Margao
on Saturday Pic: Suresh KK
Margao: Such was its all-pervading effect that one could act
This is bad news! And to think that on Goanet all the men have been
succesful in pushing off the women -- almost, excepting for Diana and
Melinda. FN
Do women write better e-mails?
By George Iype
Rediff.com | May 20, 2005
http://in.rediff.com/money/2005/may/20spec.htm
Who writes b
I think the comments on the full-day school issue could well be premature,
since a decision on this doesn't seem to have yet been taken. While Percy
has his right to his views, the fact of the matter remains that this is a
widely-debated issue. Some educationists are in favour of this full-day
This is what a friend wrote when I asked him why people with Sancharnet
addresses couldn't get thru to my [EMAIL PROTECTED] address:
-- Forwarded message --
yes. your email provider configured their server to reject any email from an
IP address that doesnt have reverse dns (aka
Dr Rita Paes, the principal of Nirmala's Institute of Education, a
prominent teachers' training college located at Altinho, Panjim, will be
visiting the UK shortly (Nottingham, June 9-14; Liverpool, June 15-16).
Dr Paes is keen to build links with overseas Goans, and
look at poss
This sounds like a great idea. Maybe someone should think of implementing
it in Goa too...
http://www.apc.org/english/hafkin/2004/finalists.shtml?cmd[810]=x-797-30735
The ThinkQuest Uganda contest is an annual national contest open to
Schools. Students work in teams of two to four- from differen
"I want one plant," Riza (6) insisted the other day when at the Konkan
Fruit Fest, organised by livewire Goanetter Miguel Braganza and his team
of teams. Its strange how kids can help us see the world in a new
perspective. It has been ages since one purchased anything to take home
and plant. Mo
To Jesus Through Puppetry: Seminary Rector Explores New Means To Spread Gospel
By SAR NEWS
AJMER, Rajasthan (SAR NEWS) -- A Catholic priest in the northwestern Indian
state of Rajasthan is exploring innovative means of employing puppetry to
preach the Gospel.
In that order, Ajmer-Jaipur Diocesan Fa
Carlos' post did strike me as somewhat tongue-in-cheek. But behind the
humour, he did have a serious point to make.
The "US" obviously refers to middle-class, Goans of Catholic origin, who
are or have been expats. Would you suggest this view is incorrect? While I
would not be defensive about th
Hi Philip (Thomas):
Since you've been following this issue so closely, just thought of asking
your comment. In the NT of May 16, 2005 the North Goa MP Churchill Alemao
makes these claims about the Dabolim airport in a full-page ad full of
self-praise:
As a candidate for the South Goa Pa
I read this statement on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa
Could anyone confirm that National Geographic had this mention? FN
The Western Ghats, which form most of eastern Goa, have been
internationally recognised as one of the biodiversity hotspots of the
world. In the February 1999 iss
Some interesting figures on book publishing in India:
There are about 16,000 publishers in the country
producing an estimated 70,000 titles every year. The
annual turnover of the industry is estimated at Rs
700 crore (Rs 7000 million). A good 40% of the titles
You needn't lament about that. Just go and fix it -- obviously with an
NPOV (neutral point of view). Wikipedia allows every to contribute. FN
[Goanet]Music of Goa: from Ovi to Fred Disko
Bernado Colaco goanet@goanet.org
It is a shame that Maestro Antonio Figueiredo the
father and protagonist of
Gabe Menezes wrote:
Goa Bird Festivals
RESPONSE: Could we have pictures of these bevy of beauties Goan birds
- preferably in bikinis?
Ever since a law dating back to Portuguese times (pre-invasion in some
perspectives, post-invasion by others) that banned "inadequately" clad women
and non-Wester
Oscar C. Lobo wrote:
The resort had regular shows i.e. Magician, Indian dancers, duo's etc.
which were very exciting. However, one evening my heart broke into two
when a group of Non-Goans came to sing Konkani songs. They sang songs
like Undra magea mama and others. For me to listen to them wa
http://www.leitesculinaria.com/columns/port_cookbooks.html
Portuguese encounters of two different kinds (Leite's Culinaria)
By David Leite
Quick, name a good Portuguese cookbook. It's not easy, is it? There are
lots of debates as to why shelves containing French or Italian cookbooks
buckle under
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Goa
Goa is a part of India, and has had historically closer connections with
Western classical music than the rest of the country. Indigenous Goan
music was incorporated into European music. Goa has also produced several
pop stars, most famously including Re
http://www.thisisyork.co.uk/york/leisure/YORK_LEISURE_BARTALK0.html
Thanks to http://www.goanvoice.org.uk for providing the link. FN
Here for the beer!
by Joshua Titley
Gordon Campbell-Thomas who has travelled 7,000 miles for a pint of
Yorkshire beer
HOW far would you go for a pint of honest Yorks
Hi Darren:
Don't take that seriously! We actually need thank the sources of such
criticism. In my case, it tempted me to visit your simple (yet, probably
effective) site.
I think you'll guys are doing a good job.
Don't bother too much about the finger-pointing about the Konkani used. In
Goa too
countries consume 50 times
what others do -- rather than corruption among NGOs.
Please convince me why this is not so.
FN
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Goa bypoll a high profile campaign Add to Clippings
SANJAY BANERJEE
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2005 08:34:38 PM ]
PANAJI: The June 2 by election to the five assembly seats in Goa from
where BJP MLAs resigned as members of the ass
http://www.ndtv.com/features/showfeatures.asp?slug=Wine+festival+draws+crowds+in+Goa&Id=1017
Grape Escape -- Wine festival draws crowds in Goa
NDTV Correspondent
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 (Panjim):
Wine lovers are thronging Panjim to taste the choicest of wines in a
three-day festival aptly titled the
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1105502.cms
Cong gears up to tip the power scales in Goa after 4-yr hiatus
PRAKASH KAMAT
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2005 03:03:56 AM]
PANAJI: Goa will witness a high-profile campaign for the June 2
by-elections for five assembly seats. Th
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Portuguese Writer and Poet Creates Fascinating Views of What
Makes America in 'America: A Text on America in 99 Points'
LISBON, PORTUGAL - April 6, 2005 (INB) -- A European online
publisher wants to widen European perceptions of America with
the launch of a n
Please see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/electronics-india
Anyone can join by sending a blank email to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Your support in building this network is eagerly sought.
Regards, FN
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roxm8. Debut female director Praveena Fenn weaves the tale
starring Wayne Chater and Sarah Ezdani in the leads. Farell Shah is the
cameraman. Music by Nigel Vincent is contemporary and world class.
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avery, colonialism,
racism, religious intolerance, Fascism, etc.
So it's much of a mixed-bag with Christianity, as it is with almost any other
religion. FN
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Air-India flights to Toronto after eight years Print this page..
Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India's flag carrier Air-India Monday said it will
launch three flights a week from Delhi to Birmingham and Toronto via
Amritsar starting May 15.
The latest service marks commenceme
ndeed a problem when we in
the media package ourselves as complainant, judge, jury and executioner
... all rolled into one.
Just my two paisa worth! FN
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of TVS Racing on a TVS Shogun.
In the non-championship events, the local class (Goa) race was won by Gordon
Furtado, Imtiaz Kada and Fidle Furtado respectively. The intermediate class
A stroke 2/4 upto 250 CC / 400 CC was won by Abhijit Jadav of Pune. (Indo
A
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Just thought of sharing this information... even though I don't believe that
all minorities necessarily belong to the deprived sections, and not all members
of the deprived sections are necessarily minorities! FN
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ting_pages
The advice is: be bold in updating, but don't be reckless! Don't let this
scare you off either.
There's also a link on this above 'be bold in updating' page which tells
you how to edit a page, and Wikipedia's editing policy.
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rk to make cyberspace
more relevant to the people of Goa and its diaspora.
FN, writing from Goa on a sunny and a little windy May morning.
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nce a year 49.57 % (58)
Once every two years23.08 % (27)
Once every five years 14.53 % (17)
Once every ten years 2.56 % (3)
I don't intend to visit Goa 1 %1 %
You can vote at http://www.goanet.org
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ll have 10 students from the Carmel College, who are part of their
plant-oriented Kalpavriksha Club, explaining the medicinal and nutritional
value of fruits," says Braganza.
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On the other hand, if you wish to learn Konkani,
you'll need to search high and low, to get a suitable
course or tutor!
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Just came across a pamphlet from Rock and Raaga at Rizvi Towers, Near
Pharmacy College (at Panjim) whichsays it offers original MP3s at Rs 35
onwards, VCDs from Rs 45 onwards, etc...
Would anyone be willing to share their views on what are
good outlets for music and VCDs in Goa?
Goans,
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interested in the Buddha
as well as those who just love great writing."
She also acknowledges the work of another often-forgotten
great Goan, D D Kossambi, saying: "To the last indeed, I am
indebted for opening my eyes to the endless fascination of
Indian h
bourers
are unable to afford even the basic necessities, and hence
treat their children as a source of income. These children
are forced to take up jobs in households, hotels and other
odd jobs. Wherever migrants work under unhygienic conditions
like l
you can also learn how to collect stamps, get details about indian
stamps and future issues and exchange stamps meet with other stamp
collectors!
Clinton Vaz
A/S/L = 24/m/Benaulim, Goa
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THE 'PEACE MAN' WHO OWNS UNCULTURED COMPANY
BY NIRMALA D'SOUZA (Contributor)
2 May 2005
In a world where everyone is running after materialistic things, here is a
rare campaigner for love,
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