Upper-caste Catholics and the dream of the Hindu Right
By Jason Keith Fernandes
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
In the flush following the Festival of Ideas, the moderator
of an egroup of research scholars on Goa was inspired to cry
out Why don't we dedicate the group to Abbé Faria and
D.D. Kosambi, we could
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/books/review/Nicholson-t.html?scp=2sq=Geoff+Nicholsonst=nyt
THE KONKANS
By Tony D'Souza.
308 pp. Harcourt. $25.
March 2, 2008
American Hybrid
By GEOFF NICHOLSON
When the Portuguese conquered parts of the western coast of India in the
16th century, Jesuits
http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=5autono=315532
The survivor
BACKSTAGE
Makarand Gadgil / Mumbai March 03, 2008
Goa's 15th chief minister, Digambar Kamat, is known for following a
strict fitness regime. He plays a daily game or two of badminton and
also swims
The 'maharaja' Of Casinos Opens In Goa Next Month!
Tuesday 04th of March 2008
An offshore casino with 'no-limits' tables, touted as the biggest in
South Asia, will open in Goa next month.
Aboard a specially commissioned 70-metre long Panamanian vessel,
costing $25 million, it will be operated by
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
*** British girl\'s death blows lid off drug, sex scandal in
Goa - Times of India
[3 hours ago] PANJIM: Teenager Scarlette Keeling's death under
mysterious circumstances at Anjuna beach in
Upper-caste Catholics and the dream of the Hindu Right
By Jason Keith Fernandes
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
In the flush following the Festival of Ideas, the moderator
of an egroup of research scholars on Goa was inspired to cry
out Why don't we dedicate the group to Abbé Faria and
D.D. Kosambi, we could
TO ALL THOSE WHO LOVE BEACHES
THE BEACHES ALL OVER GOA FOR SURE ARE, ESPECIALLY CALANGUTE(FOR I HAVE SEEN IT)
, SUCH A SHAMEFUL AND
DISGRACEFUL SITE. AND THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IS LOST COMPLETELY SO MUCH SO THAT
EVEN A TODDLER IF HE/SHE WISHES
TO CRAWL CANNOT AS FLORIANO RIGHTLY SEEN EVEN AT
Dronachaya awardee Raghunandan Gokhale angrily stated that his remarks about
Grandmasters and their remuneration have clearly been taken out of context
by Shrikant Barve in his outburst on the internet. The figure of Rs.
30,000/- in a recent interview of his which appeared in the Navhind Times
*Brown rice is a far better choice for your blood sugar than white rice.*
From Magic Foods
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*Brown rice doesn't have the wonderfully low GL of some other grains, like
barley or oats. Nevertheless, it's a far better choice for your blood sugar
than most white rice.
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Frederick 'FN' Noronha | Ym/Gmailtalk: fredericknoronha
http://fn.goa-india.org | [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Independent Journalist |
14 renowned artists to participate at KA
PANJIM, MARCH 4 - Budding artists from Goa will get a chance to interact
with the top artists of India when they descend in Goa to participate in the
Kala Academy's artist camp, to be held from March 6 to 15, at International
Centre Goa, Dona Paula.
DAILY HAIKU #33:
BORES
A pig is really a boar,
As do is really 'kor',
But gossips are swine,
Who change over time
From bore to dukor!
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http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php
Perhaps some of our seedier out-of-power and ex-Goa MLAs can hand over
this idea of the Friendship Club to their supporters until the patraos
are back in Govt and therefore back in the money...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Friendship_club_raided_in_Delhi/articleshow/2838236.cms
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I have to request Anand and Rajan to lay down some ground rules for the replies
to the questions if it is to result in a fruitful exercise. Some suggestions
are:
1. we expect clear cut and straightforward replies not couched in ambiguity or
in politician's jargon.
2. no buck passing please
Dear Friends
Every Goan, throughout the world, must hang his/her head in shame at the rape
of a young UK national on the Anjuna Beach recently.
No matter what the reason every woman visiting or residing in Goa, must be
treated with dignity and respect, or BIG sign boards should be put up in
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Cumin seed 1/2 tsp.
Red chili whole 3 nos.
Curd 75 gm.
Tomato paste 30 gm.
Garlic paste 2 tbsp.
Coriander powder 1 tsp.
Red chili powder 1 tbsp.
Salt to taste To taste
Oil
Post-scriptum: In fact, doesn't Dr Wilfred de Souza qualify for a repeat claim
when he held the Chief Ministership from 08/04/1994 to 16/12/1994?
Alvito Peres da Costa
Sydney, Australia
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE:
[Goanet-News] PROFILE-Digambar Kamat:
In order of priority:
1. How do you deal with corrupt officials?
2. What would you do to create opportunities for local
youth educated in technical fields?
3. What would be your course of action if your party's
high command expects you to back a communal agenda?
4. Do you agree that you could
High time editors in Goa look back and read what they are telling their
readers... Here's one of the worst editorials published by a Goan newspaper.
WHY A SANJAY DHAVALIKAR IS SOMETIMES AS SICK AS RAJ THACKERAY
Tell you what...
We are in an editor-spanking mood right now.
Pick the guy up by his
Its a humble request to President GSCA, please answer
the real issue
The circular/notice of AICF
link given below...
http://www.indianchessfed.org/News/2008/January/natI13Girls/appealtoourplayerscoachingprogramme.asp
Will this become a bechmark for payment of coaching
fee?
Government babus
Bab Bosco D'Mello said :
Finally ??? The moderators and administrators were an
afterthought , kya ??
A mentally and physically exhausted Anand Virgincar replies :
1 ) Frankly , I am getting sick and tired of this whole interview
business ( and of the strange ways
From: Bosco - Goanet Volunteer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Parrikar v/s Parrikar
These are some very good ideas from Bosco. Some suggestions.
Having said that, I think we should all understand, rather, try to
understand that Goanet was not setup 14 years ago as a platform for
The 'maharaja' Of Casinos Opens In Goa Next Month!
Tuesday 04th of March 2008
An offshore casino with 'no-limits' tables, touted as the biggest in
South Asia, will open in Goa next month.
Aboard a specially commissioned 70-metre long Panamanian vessel,
costing $25 million, it will be operated by
Three Cheers to Fr. Desmond De Souza,CSsR!!!
Your courage and straightforwardness is to be admired. May your passionate
commentary on this important topic open a robust and intelligent
conversation on the priorities of life and of the Church.
Basilio Monteiro
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:16:03 +0530
By Jason Keith Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This had not been my own response; my own had been to
fume and remark on the manner in which the Goan Muslim
had once more been written out of the equation. My
friend's response though scored higher on two counts,
To Goanet -
Dear Bosco,
I do not mean what follows to be adversarial or abrasive.
Although I use your posting as a launch pad, my response
is directed at the general audience. A few misconceptions
and a bit of fuzzy thinking have plagued conversation
on this issue. I do not wish to get
Anand,
I heartilly welcome your positively ambitious project.
However, I feel your time frame is far too hasty. Put it off
by at least a couple of weeks.
You will get far more sicker and fatigued by the time you are thru.
I would resort to my proven medicine to maitain equanimity during
From John Fernandes
If a household has not produce a income certificate mentioning their income
is below Rs.60,000 before the Civil supply authorities does that household
ration card will be cancelled!
Believe it or not there is a general impression among all the villagers of
Poor education or poor survey?
The results of the test conducted in three subjects -- environmental studies,
mathematics and language
BY NILESH KHANDEPARKAR
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
PANJIM: A survey conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and
Training (NCERT) and released
EDIT :: GOMANTAK TIMES, March 5, 2008
Mystery or farce?
No peace for Scarlette even in death
Fifteen-year-old Scarlette Keeling was discovered dead on the
morning of February 18 on the Anjuna beach. Nearly 15 days
later, she has still not found peace. From death, to a
mystery death, to an
Dear goanet readers,
During my interaction?with a large cross- section of goans during my recent
visit to Goa,?the following points were raised time and again.
1.?How come?GBA missed the Monster of SEZ during the RP11 Regional plan
agitation. Was it deliberate?
??? If this issue was
Bab Roland Francis said recently ( in reference to a recent letter
in the Herald where the Feb 19 attack on Babush was labelled
as a communal act ) :
Until the constitution of India is upheld, Catholic Goans must stop using
the communal card. That will only alienate them from
Dear Goanet Readers,
My suggestions on the above topic.
The questions should be compiled into three main categories.
1. The most important causes of the sad?state of affairs in Goa today.
2. What were his governments genuine mistakes and drawbacks.
3. What is his future roadmap for Goa.
? ?
Sachin Phadte
Please re-post your comment with a link to the Navhind Times
editorial. Thank you - Bosco Goanet Admin http://www.goanet.org;
Any questions or comments should be directed to the list administrator
at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Well Sachin!
He clearly said re-post it with the
What about the RTI Right to Information Act. Can RTI not be used to harass
the head of that government department to give a detailed account of each
procedure and inspection and an explanation of what went wrong each step of the
way to prevent clearance of the case.
Recently I heard some good advice.
Find common-ground and work on issues to be progressive and find solutions to
the short-comings. For now ignore the divisions and the arguments, or else
nothing will get done.
Instead of complaining of Konkani-medium schools, depriving children of English
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
*** British girl\'s death blows lid off drug, sex scandal in
Goa - Times of India
[3 hours ago] PANJIM: Teenager Scarlette Keeling's death under
mysterious circumstances at Anjuna beach in
*NRGS TO SPONSOR VILLAGE WELFARE SCHEMES VI*
Can't we have simple computer clinics in every school?
And provide every student with a very basic learning tool
To understand what IT is all about
Something he cannot do without
If he is to be part of this new world and not remain a fool.
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5. Would you prefer having a new airport for Goa or expanding the existing
one? Why?[Yash Ganthe]
The author's formulation of this question is rather dated. Hence it is
likely to elicit a response on unhelpful lines from someone who is as
knowledgeable as MP. At best, the latter will simply
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Going through the list of names appearing in the
About Edson
Written by Anjali D'souza
Monday, 14 January 2008 10:54
Edson has been passionate about photography since he can remember. A
quiet child, he was often lost in a world of images and fantasy. As an
adult he often took to wandering by himself for days on end, his
camera capturing
REMINDER: 2nd Anniversary of the Curchorem-Savordem Communal Riots.
Goa's Top Band 'Communal Harmony'
P.S. Politicians, Please don't Disturb the PEACE!
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