[Goanet-News] Goa news for May 7, 2008

2008-05-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bollywood director plans Scarlett Keeling film - guardian.co.uk [14 hours ago] A Bollywood director is planning to make a film about Scarlett Keeling, the British teenager who was raped

Re: [Goanet] BJP and Mother Theresa

2008-05-06 Thread Venantius Pinto
Bharat Ratna - the heist civilian award? : ) heist: To take unlawfully as in a robbery, thuggery, etc.!? venantius From: floriano [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet] BJP and Mother Theresa To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Message-ID:

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Pl identify this beach ( Another Clue)

2008-05-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
Velsao. 2008/5/5 JoeGoaUk [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Talking Photo: Pl identify this beach ( Another Pictorial Clue) No one had it wright so far.. so here is another clue http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2465779833/sizes/l/ -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England

[Goanet] Indian Airlines to restart UAE-Goa service

2008-05-06 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Indian Airlines to restart UAE-Goa service Dubai: Indian Airlines has decided to resume its direct flight between UAE and Goa after Monday, four months after it stopped the services between the two destinations, a senior airline official has said. IA will operate flights direct from Dubai to

[Goanet] UAE - Goa Direct Flight to Resume - Dev Borem Korum

2008-05-06 Thread Zelma DeSouza
Dear Mr. Faleiro and all those who worked to put this flight back on track ... This is Good News ! Thank You Very Much. Dev Borem Korum !!!..on behalf of all the Goans here in the UAE. Regards, Zelma De Souza Abu Dhabi - UAE

[Goanet] The migrant danger to Goa

2008-05-06 Thread Satyawan Govekar
Dotor Anemiso Fernandes is saying to Santosh bab Helekar that his comments about Rajans?interview is written in bad taste and to denigrate his work. Dotor bab what you are saying is not correct. I found Santosh bab's comments very funny. Rajan bab is doing a good job but we must identify who

[Goanet] Indian Airlines to restart UAE-Goa service

2008-05-06 Thread mario rodrigues
Thats Good news but still Indian Airlines ,UAE have not confirmed not does the travel agencies aware and still not appearing on their systems to do bookings. It was from SHARJAH The news article states Dubai - Goa ? Are they starting from Dubai? Message: 13 Date: Tue, 6 May 2008

[Goanet] Coconut searches for new, better uses for its many products

2008-05-06 Thread Goanet News
Coconut searches for new, better uses for its many products PANJIM, Goa, May 6: With coconut prices failing to keep up with inflationary trends, and competition growing, planters of this versatile nut are looking for alternative ways to enhance their incomes. Options are growing too. Some

[Goanet] Opposition to Hotel project by St. Inez residents(update and plans uploaded)

2008-05-06 Thread Sandeep Heble
This refers to the construction of a Ground + 6 storey Hotel Project that is now in the eye of a storm. The said permission to construct the commercial Hotel Building had been granted to M/S Pentagon Developers in Plot No PTS/ Ch. No 77/190, 191/192 193 of Panjim City by the CCP vide its License

[Goanet] Times of India (TOI) lands in sunny Goa on May 7

2008-05-06 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
Who Are We? | Disclaimer | Chat | Contact Us | Links http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credit/credit.htm TOI goes to Jaipur, Goa is next 5 May 2008, 0137 hrs IST

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Eye sight test III

2008-05-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Eye sight test III Count the number of street lamps in each of the foll pics 1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2468178695/sizes/l/ 2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2469002370/sizes/l/ Panjim Jetty, ferryboat, fishing trawlers jetty, Mandovi bridge etc etc also

Re: [Goanet] Indian Airlines to restart UAE-Goa service

2008-05-06 Thread Seb dc
Hi all, There seems to be some misunderstanding here...There was never been an IA flight to Goa on this sector (Dubai-Goa) So the restarting thing does not arise. It ought to be a new route for IA. But if you would logon to AirIndia Express site and select Dubai in the From column you will find

[Goanet] Conversions as a political tool (Ram Puniyani)

2008-05-06 Thread Goanet News
Conversion: a political weapon Ram Puniyani [EMAIL PROTECTED] One has been hearing a lot about the conversion activities of Christian missionaries. That there is a threat to Hindu nation due to Adivasis converting to a 'foreign religion' is becoming part of social common sense. The real face of

[Goanet] Fernandes hat-trick lifts Salcette

2008-05-06 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Fernandes hat-trick lifts Salcette SALCETTE defeated former champions Navelim 4-3 to maintain their unbeaten record in the Basma Bahrain Goans Seven-A-Side Soccer League for Fr Felicio Diniz Rolling Trophy in a match played at Al Qadisiya grounds in Salmaniya. In a fast-paced encounter player

Re: [Goanet] BJP and Mother Theresa

2008-05-06 Thread Gabe Menezes
2008/5/6 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Comment: Somehow my original post on the treatment meted out to Mother Teresa by the BJP has got distorted along the way.. Marshall Mendonza RESPONSE: I am left scratching my head; how did Cedric attribute the post to me? Perhaps I am

[Goanet] Religion or politics?

2008-05-06 Thread marshallmendonza
Sachin Phadte wrote: The issues that HJS is taking are not rooted in the past. The issue of ethnic cleansing of the Kashimiri Pandits is within the last twenty years. The issue of conversions by some of the churches is of the recent past. Could the HJS have taken up the issues in a 'dignified'

[Goanet] BJP and Mother Theresa

2008-05-06 Thread marshallmendonza
Comment: Somehow my original post on the treatment meted out to Mother Teresa by the BJP has got distorted along the way. It is a fact that the nation acknowledged her and her contribution. She was awarded the highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna as rightly pointed out by Sandeep heble as

[Goanet] BrieFNcounters: History, a cafe, understanding village Goa, Romi Konkani, green fingers ... and a boy and his numbers

2008-05-06 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
A few moving images from Goa, which seek to depict diverse faces of this region. Some bringing in some good news too (it's not all doom and gloom). A big thank you to George Pinto and Agnelo for making this venture possible. Feel free to share these videos, which, as usual, are copylefted. FN

Re: [Goanet] Houses in Goa - Nagoa?

2008-05-06 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Herr Niemens, There are two Nagoas in Goa, that i know of: One in Bardez the other between Verna Cortalim, currently, celebrated by its outstandinginhabitant Diana, the Flower, Pinto! There have been other celebrators of this village, of varying distinction statue, in erstwhile times.

[Goanet] Saving Goa and migrants

2008-05-06 Thread Samir Kelekar
Rajan raises some very valid issues in his post about migrants; however, I dont think we can just pinpoint to outsiders/migrants as the cause of the problem. The problem is much deeper. Richer Non-Goans are buying land/flats because Goans are selling their lands. Goans are selling their land

Re: [Goanet] The migrant danger to Goa

2008-05-06 Thread Chris Vaz
Dr. Anesimo-- You are right on! I fully empathize with you re Rajan. A true patriot! I have also offered (together with a couple of other friends) whatever help Rajan can use--both moral and financial. I am very proud to have a fellow Goan like Rajan. When it is the welfare of Goa,

Re: [Goanet] The migrant danger to Goa

2008-05-06 Thread Santosh Helekar
The comments quoted below reveal a misguided belief that all goencars think alike, and that there is only one xenophobic solution to the problems of Goa. A little thought and some knowledge of Goan history should tell us otherwise. Goencars have varied opinions about what is good for Goa. Some

[Goanet] ATTEND the sittings of ad hoc House Committees at Secretariat.

2008-05-06 Thread Miguel Braganza
Dears The public sittings of ad hoc Committees of Goa Legislative Assembly have commenced. The Public is permitted to make suggestions in advance by filling in a Form and waiting for the Chairperson to invite suggestions. No questions can be asked orally and impromptu. The deliberations take

Re: [Goanet] The Migrant Danger to Goa

2008-05-06 Thread Arwin Mesquita
Santosh Helekar, Ref your post below; I won't waste much of my time arguing your prescriptions. There is a very genuine case for Goan Identity and we can address all the issues/anomalies in a civilised/rational manner. The Minority Few; of the likes of Rajan Parrikar are doing a great job of

[Goanet] When Goa met Meg Ryan, quietly for five days

2008-05-06 Thread Goanet News
http://www.indianexpress.com/story/305945.html When Goa met Meg Ryan, quietly for five days Posted online: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 0037 hrs Print Email PRIYANKA PERIERA MUMBAI, MAY 5 : News of this foreign tourist's visit to Goa should bring some cheer to authorities in the beach paradise:

Re: [Goanet] UAE - Goa Direct Flight to Resume - Dev Borem Korum Reply

2008-05-06 Thread Stephen Fernandes
Dear Sir, we Goan at Muscat also need hope our days may come soon,8hours v have to wait in mumbai, god Help us and put in the Mind of our Minister n etc stephen muscat/divar --- Zelma DeSouza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Mr. Faleiro and all those who worked to put this flight back on

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Pentecost Sunday

2008-05-06 Thread Jude Botelho
4-May-2008 DearFriend, Weall have moments in our lives when we feel enthusiastic, alive and energized bywhat we are doing or what we are involved in; but we also have moments when wefeel drained out, spiritless and deadbeat. We cannot be self-energized, atleast not for long. But the Spirit

[Goanet] Goa tech trap nets gangster on run

2008-05-06 Thread Goanet News
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080506/jsp/frontpage/story_9229000.jsp Goa tech trap nets gangster on run OUR BUREAU Bhubaneswar/Mumbai, May 5: After being on the run since April 13, Sandeep Acharya alias Raja, the prime suspect in the murder of coach Biranchi Das, was arrested today from Panaji,

[Goanet] Daily Haiku #95

2008-05-06 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY HAIKU #95: ___ STEAL DEAL ___ the essence of corruption, is the absence of gumption. _ http://2008goanconvention.com _ Daily Quote #15: __ No, no Arabs...but, yes, we do have lots of sheikhs in Goayou know... ...mango shakes

Re: [Goanet] The migrant danger to Goa

2008-05-06 Thread Santosh Helekar
Satyawan is speaking the satya. He reminded me that I should have added the following prescription to Rajan's list for serious consideration by Anesimo and others: p) Evict all non-Goan bhatkars who have stolen the land of the original settlers of Goa. Cheers, Santosh P.S. BTW, all these

[Goanet] Saving Goa and migrants

2008-05-06 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 05:23:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Samir Kelekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Same case with the poorer migrants. They come to Goa because there is work for them --- especially in the booming construction industry. Others come to become fruit vendors because they find Goans are not competitive

Re: [Goanet] BJP and Mother Theresa

2008-05-06 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 12:38:47 +0100 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] BJP and Mother Theresa 2008/5/6 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Comment: Somehow my original post on the treatment meted out to Mother Teresa by the BJP has got distorted along the

[Goanet] Quest.Net - The Best Business in the World

2008-05-06 Thread Mario Goveia
2008/5/6 Chris Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This well-meaning lady should read on the famous Italo-American Charles Ponzi--a historical figure-- fact not fiction. Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 08:33:10 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] RESPONSE: Thomas Tusser said: A fool and his

[Goanet] Study in Australia - A query

2008-05-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
hi guys I wonder if any one could help in this matter.. My friend's son got a scholarship to study in Australia (Perth). She says he needed to show a (surety bond? of Rs,19 lacs) to get entry into Australia (?) I find it is too much, so also her brother in Norway. But her son wishes to go

[Goanet] The migrant danger to Goa

2008-05-06 Thread anesimo56
Dear?Goanet Readers Santosh Helekar wroteThe comments quoted below reveal a misguided belief that all goencars think alike and that there is only one xenophobic solution to the problem in Goa.? The craving of Goans to preserve their unique Identity,culture and save Goa from destruction is a

Re: [Goanet] The migrant danger to Goa

2008-05-06 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Santosh Helekar wrote: As far as my earlier post in this thread is concerned, to those who want to choose the Goan nationalist or segregationist option, I have suggested additional essential steps that they need to take to preserve all the Goan identities without committing treason. Yes,

Re: [Goanet] The Rape of Goa - A Photo Exhibition

2008-05-06 Thread ronnie coutinho
Hello Rajan I wish I could be there for this exhibition Thank you Dr. Coutinho,M.D. USA

[Goanet] Goa news for May 7, 2008

2008-05-06 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bollywood director plans Scarlett Keeling film - guardian.co.uk [14 hours ago] A Bollywood director is planning to make a film about Scarlett Keeling, the British teenager who was raped

[Goanet] Mother Theresa and BJP

2008-05-06 Thread cedrico dacosta
Gabe, dont worry much,,the shiv sainaiks wont spend their time getting to your neck...neither are you on my mind...but my thoughts were opened up by your mail...yes the fact is the BJP is insensitive to the contributions of the minorities towards India...after all their contribution was the

[Goanet] LIMERICK FOR THE DAY 91 - PUBLIC MEETING ON CASINOS

2008-05-06 Thread Shanti Dhoot
PUBLIC MEETING ON CASINOS A new organisation in Goa sees the light of day Deigned to mobilise public opinion to join the fray Against casinos and gaming And generally aiming To ensure that this vice no longer holds sway. It would seem that just one meeting is not enough, Governments in

Re: [Goanet] Houses in Goa - Nagoa?

2008-05-06 Thread Edgar Silveira
Hi there G'tmen. I have re-uploaded another set of pictures and if they ain't too great, do sayme try again. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoart/sets/72157604922374778/ It appears the two homes in Bardes are in Nagoa in Bardez. The Nagoa in Salcette perhaps has a couple of old houses of

[Goanet] CCP's Enforcement Squad telephone number

2008-05-06 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - The Corporation for the City of Panjim (CCP) Commissioner has furnished this telephone number for his Enforcement Squad appointed recently to deal with violations of city laws and norms. Panjim residents should report their problems and see if the squad is any good (which, if

[Goanet] Soon, Goa's urban areas will be wireless web worlds

2008-05-06 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Soon, Goa's urban areas will be wireless web worlds 7 May 2008, 0711 hrs IST,Sunando Sarkar Andrew Pereira,TNN PANAJI: You will have wireless access to the worldwide web much sooner than you expected. Telecom giant BSNL will bring the WiMAX technology to the state's more populous areas within

[Goanet] Re.Migrant Danger

2008-05-06 Thread Arwin Mesquita
Subject - Migrant Danger Well Done, Rajan Parrikar on the document Migrant Danger. We need to resolve this issue in a civilized manner, but the bottom line is the preservation of Goan Identity. We, Goans need to launch a massive pressure drive at all levels (including on our politicians) to

Re: [Goanet] The Migrant Danger to Goa - No says floriano

2008-05-06 Thread goasuraj
- Original Message - From: Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] The Migrant Danger to Goa This would not be enough. The following additional prescriptions would

[Goanet] CCP's Enforcement Squad telephone number

2008-05-06 Thread JoeGoaUk
Well, I did try four times 1n 20 minutes i.e. 0957hr to 1017hrs today 7/5/08 and it says' THE BSNL MOIBILE YOU ARE TRYING TO REACH IS SWITCHED OFF' I tried from my two diff mobiles. Also, I was wondering if that no. is 24hrs operative Quote [Goanet] CCP's Enforcement Squad telephone number

[Goanet] Goan Director of IT has vanished --- Chief Secretary J. P. Singh

2008-05-06 Thread Samir Kelekar
Check this out, guys. This is the real state of affairs in Goa. The act of committing a scam and vanishing is pre-planned. regards, Samir - Parrikar says govt faltered in signing agreement with UTL From NT Staff PanajiAlleging

[Goanet] Broadband in Villages.

2008-05-06 Thread Percival Decosta
*Soon, Goa's urban areas will be wireless web worlds *7 May 2008, 0711 hrs IST,Sunando Sarkar Andrew Pereira,TNN Goa has soo many IT People residing in Villages. Yet many villages are still to get connected via Broadband. Provide Goa with High Speed Internet in Village first, We're in the 21st

Re: [Goanet] Study in Australia - A query

2008-05-06 Thread Bosco D'Mello
My friend's son got a scholarship to study in Australia (Perth). She says he needed to show a (surety bond? of Rs,19 lacs) to get entry into Australia (?) Can any one come back on this to say if it is true that they ask such a huge amount as surety ? RESPONSE: I can't reconcile scholarship