[Rajiv Desai]
Wait a minute. Is this a Goan Desai or a non-Goan one? The guy I know is
originally a Gujju and operated out of Delhi (whose denizens are being
despised in the above account). So he has a holiday home or retirement place
in Goa. Great! Seems like a good strategy -- drop good Goan na
Marie wrote:
If Fr. Ivo and Albert can write all they want on
Goanet, Selma, I do notsee why Ahmed Shaikh cannot add
his two bits.
Selma do not sign if you do not want to.
marie-
--
Dear Marie,
The day Fr.Ivo and Albert ask us to publicly ban
something or the other,
Congratulations Rajan. We are indebted to you. Please keep up the good work. It
shows how much we can achieve if all of us light our little candles instead of
merely just cursing the darkness.
Mog asundi
Marshall Mendonza
To Goanet -
The English newpapers have carried the news today.
See below.
r
*
The Navhind Times -
http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=02147
Panaji, Feb 13 The division bench of the Bombay High Court
comprising Mr Justice R M S Khandeparkar and Mr Justice
N A Britto has aske
www.goa-world.com/about_goa/Aiz goa-world 'Valentine' zala...
Jivim mogachim kovlam
Ago Sundorea
Varea velean uddon ienvchem
Axelelea mogak dadhos korunk
Lharam thoddir apttochea adim
Eksurea kallzak ieo mellunk
Nodhichem udok vahun veta
Ta
Congrats Rajan. Well done! You have concentrated your fire where it
should be directed. Only goes to show that even returned expats have a
role to play in fighting for a better quality of civic life. I'm sure
others on Goanet too would be proud of your action. FN
Rajan P. Parrikar wrote:
The
Post script: I think people like you, Rajan, should also be looking at
the possibilities opened by the Right to Information Act.
Dear Dr.Kevin,
Welcome back from Toronto. It is interesting to read your messages.
Thank you for having added more ways how to renew ourselves during the
Lenten season.
We see how Religion is not a private affair, but entails the whole human
existence.
This is biblical humanism (or also secular
Hi
*Valentine Treasures*
Valentine treasures are people who
have often crossed your mind,
family, friends and others, too,
who in your life have shined
the warmth of love or a spark of light
that makes you remember them;
no matter how long since you've actually met,
each one is a luminous gem
w
Canada's total economy is based on migrants and is equally true with most
nations to some extent. This may not apply to whole of India but does apply
to Goa because of the massive unplanned construction activity that's going
on. With this background let me move on to some prevailing actualities' i
Rajan-bab said : Allow me to strike a dissenting note. I will not sign
that petition. Nor will I sign any petition from any Hindu or Christian group
that demands curbing of anyone's right of expression.
I say :
1) I respect and commend your stance . Along with Floriano-ba
In search of God.
You can't reach God by smearing your forehaead with
holy ash,
if you're obsessed with rubies and mansions, parties
and cash.
You can't reach God if you perform sacrifices or fast,
if you think of yourself first and others last.
You can't reach God through pooja or grand cer
To Goanet -
Diana wrote:
>One part of the country, is compelled to bear the brunt
>of the other lawless and backward region and carry its
>denizens on their back.
Please get hold of a map of India and lay it out before
you. Goa is not a "part." It is a dot. Could we not keep
this ONE LAST
Valentine’s Day With Jesus
Jesus does not send perfume To linger in the air Instead He sends salvation
sweet To show how much He cares.
He doesn’t bring me candy hearts In boxes of delight Instead He always lets
me know I’m precious in His sight. He doesn’t send out pretty cards
I am sending this article on this list because I was intrigued by the following
comment: "Catholic institutions are obliged to teach and promote Catholic
values in all instances. This is especially important when people look to our
Catholic universities and colleges to provide leadership and cl
To Goanet -
*
http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=02141
Panaji, Feb 13 Goas Movement Against SEZ (GMAS) today
expressed serious concern over the delay in denotifying the
three notified SEZs in Goa and warned the government against
allowing any new type of SEZs in the name of
This also shows that people living in Goa and who can fight for better
quality of Civic life are no way concerned with whats happening around...
Congratulations Rajan!!
As Dr. Anand says "we must do something for GOA and for our children to live
in better conditions.
YOgesh
-Original Message
To Goanet -
Frederick Noronha wrote:
>Congrats Rajan. Well done! You have concentrated your fire where it
>should be directed. Only goes to show that even returned expats have a
>role to play in fighting for a better quality of civic life. I'm sure
>others on Goanet too would be proud of your a
There we have it. Lawlessness here, lawlessness there, lawlessness
everywhere. So what is the root cause of lawlessness in Goa? Anybody have
any thoughts?
The Gram Sabha of village panchayat of Xeldem in its recently held meeting
unanimously passed a resolution stating not to allow the Quepem Municipal
council to dump garbage at pedamol of Sirvoi village of Xeldem panchayat.
Participating in the discussion the villagers of pedamol stated t
Rajan was a real hateful figure in Goanet.
He was accused with many adjectives yet kept walking his golden
pathfor betterment of Panaji and Goa, of course with his best trusted
friend in Camera.
Today what he achieved is not for his personal gains..but definitely for our
posterity.
Th
To Goanet,
John 15:13 - Greater love has no man than this, that a man gives up his life
for his friends.
Jesus does not send perfume
To linger in the air
Instead He sends salvation sweet
To show how much He cares.
He doesn't bring me candy hearts
In boxes of delight
Instead He always lets me kno
Hi
i hope you are having a great day today, being Valentines day. Here are some
more postcards from Goa. I took these pictures during my recent holidays in
Goa in January, 2008.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=313109&l=30c20&id=668449236
Please give me your feedback on this email of mine
*Jesus Is My Valentine"*
**
*Jesus is my Valentine*
*He loves me every day.*
*I feel it in the blessings*
*He always sends my way.*
**
*His love for me is endless*
*I feel it all the time.*
*It lightens all my burdens*
*And fills this heart of mine.*
**
*But I am not the only one*
*He doesn't love
Many years ago, my mind and reason went haywire,
When I fell in love in Goa, and my heart was on fire.
But I managed to keep a cool head
And refused by the nose to be led,
Or the consequences today would have been dire.
This evening, got a chance to see the ending of film-maker Paromita
Vohra's film that focuses on "Sandra From Bandra". Paromita's skills
have been recognised here, and as you could guess, the film has a Goan
(Christian) connection too. It will be recast on Sunday afternoon, as
already announced on
The whole political system administered in Goa, starting with Governor,
Ruling party, Opposition Party, Independents (Manipulators), Administrators
from village level all the way up.are fully responsible for the whole mess
in GOA.
Unfortunately, the good intention people in Goa are in minority to
GOA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP
[Registration No. 6/98]
Office: 2nd. Floor , Karekar Building, Angod, Mapusa.
Ph: (0832) 2266111 - (M) 9890479896
Our Ref: GEAG/LMNP/NPC/02/08/001
February 14, 2008
To,
Mr. Mihir Vardhan,
Chairman,
Citizen's Committee (N-Goa) for Loud Music Noise Pollution,
Collec
Dears,
The first International Seminar on NATURAL AREA TOURISM: IMPACTS, PLANNING
AND MANAGEMENT organised by the School of Business Studies & Management of ST.
XAVIER'S COLLEGE, Mapusa-Goa, got underway at the International Centre-Goa,
Dona Paula. It will conclude on Friday, 15 February,
Dear Goanetter,
For the life of me I cannot understand when and why
Jesus has gotten involved in an event for lovers
honouring St. Valentine. I would believe that it would
be better if Jesus is left out of this purely social
event in the present day scheme of things.
John D'Souza
Moderator
Mar
To Goanet -
Dr. U.G. Barad wrote:
>Today what he achieved is not for his personal gains..but definitely for our
>posterity.
>Three Cheers Rajan.you finally proved your metalthat's great.
Dear Dr. Barad,
Thank you for your sentiment. Without meaning to be
ungracious or modest, I would l
DAILY HAIKU #14:
VALENTINE
hand in hand
thru the fog,
to the end
love is mog.
__
Aunty, Famous Indians, Haiku, Churchill cartoons, etc:
http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
*** Row over Sanjays marriage registration process - Hindu
[5 hours ago] Following an investigation ordered by south Goa
Collector GP Naik to find out how an RC was issued within 24
hours of a
Featuring well-known Goan soprano Deirdre Lobo D'Cunha.
A Romantic Musical Evening with Viva la Musica!
Thursday, February 14, 8 pm.
Heart-melting chamber music, intimate solo songs, some sassy and seductive
choral numbers, and a
gift from Viva of exquisite chocolate for every audience mem
This below all depends on which side of the line you are.
Goans are smart enough to know, which is better of the 2 evils in our
society...
too sum up in 2 words - Communalism is better than Corruption.
Except for a short stint you say... Are u serious or joking! I guess you was
out of touch with
Forgive me but religion COMBINED with politics is where your enemy lies. Keep
the two separate for a fulfilling & satisfying life.
I have no issues with other people's religions, how they are practiced or
where they wish to do so, so long as it does not encroach upon MY personal
space & d
Dear Goanetters,
I was about to add to the chorus of voices congratulating
Dr Rajan P Parrikar, PhD ..., until I came across this fact in the
Herald piece on this issue : " In February 27, 2000, government had taken
a policy decision
to maintain cleanliness.."
Thi
Dear Goanet Readers.
I lived in sanvordem/Curchorem during my school days and a few more years
following that.The community was mostly made up of Hindus. Catholics were a
sizable population and Muslims made up of tiny minority.There were two or three
well to do Muslim Families. Due to the minin
I watched the film on NDTV too. However, for those without access to NDTV
and who may be interested in it:
Online: Short Film: Where's Sandra?
>From the Director, Paromita Vohra: It is a film about a stereotypical figure
of the Indian Catholic woman - Sandra from Bandra . At the most literal
l
Dear Marie and Selma,
You are mature, liberated women. You know what to believe or not to believe,
as well as how to dress up.
I shall not ask you anything. You do not have to protest.
Just decide as you wish.
Fr.Ivo
>>Marie wrote:
If Fr. Ivo and Albert can write all they want on
Goanet, S
The message No 7 that appeared on Goa Digest, Vol 3, Issue 178 with a
subject tiled - Why religion is not a private matter? - is quite an
interesting subject. Most may agree to Sex to be a private matter but I
don't know how the same persons will react to calling religion to be private
matter! Fr.
Dear Mr. Sachin Phadte,
In reply to your questions as to what Catholic values are you would need
to read and understand the Bible. However despite all this I have
noticed that in all parts of India our CATHOLIC institutions are sought
after for education. Be it Schools or Colleges, these institut
Rajan, the more I think about your PIL, the more impressed I am with what you
have done. On very
rare occasion do we actually see something done on these forums, the great
majority of posts are
about nothing in the end. Imagine if every cybergoan filed one PIL or helped
file one against the
land
[Anthony C.L.Fernandes]
Ok so there are anti-social elements in Goa. Can they be differentiated and
the big segments (not individuals) identified? Drug lords, land sharks,
smugglers, business tycoons, pols, babus etc? Then we can try to see where
law enforcement is failing and how this can be rect
To Goanet -
I had posted a photograph of this sight 2-3 months ago.
They have now made rapid progress. This sight of the
destroyed hillside, which skirts the Kadamba road, is
visible when you take the ferry from Ribandar to Divar,
This photograph was taken yesterday from Divar.
http://www.parr
TOURIST: "The IDENTIFY of Goa is in its Natural Heritage..
Temples..Churches, friendly peolple...which is being Diluted 'N'
Poluted by too many of us encroaching on Goa"
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