Economic and Political Weekly, EPW [http://www.epw.in], is a magazine
that's usually thought-provoking, and I recently renewed my
subscription to it (Rs 3200 for individuals for three years). In the
July 12, 2008 issue, there's an interesting article of relevance to
Goa, titled 'One for the (Cyber)
Thank you Oscar. Goans must boot-strap themselves to success. Focus, hard-work,
and staying positive will make a real difference in the long-run.
George
--- On Sat, 8/9/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My thanks to Mrs. Almeida. It? is very interesting (and
> laudable) to note
From: "Santosh Helekar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
As you can see, the procedure described below is clearly not a scientific
procedure of any kind.
***I am giving here the report of the Eucharistic miracle. We believe in the
real presence of the Risen Lord in the Eucharist under the species of bread
a
Tax implications in selling Ancestral Property to Goans.
I have been approached by many people seeking clarification on Tax
implications when selling an Ancestral Property.
Can someone kindly explain what and how much tax is involved when selling a
property in Goa.
Apparently, the property
Gilbert Lawrence wrote:
> Perhaps one way to get more people to attend is to have coinciding reunions
> of schools,
> colleges and professional get-together.
GL,
The G.O.A. holds a festival called VIVA GOA every year, here in Toronto. About
7,000 people attend the festival. When we were pla
The July 22, on Tuesday night, a showing for Wendell Rodricks held on the
evening before the Convention was described in Wendell's own words as,
"Lisette and Kevin Saldanha got Placido involved and he swung the show on
the road. Between him and Olinda they gave me the best "In house" boutique
A translation of Fr. Teo Fernandes, OCD, Ami Korench Svontontr zaleat? The
original is appended below.
venantius j pinto
Did we truly become Independent?
Fr. Teo Fernandes OCD
On Aug 15th, 1947, the British government after having imposed its rule
(Raj) on Bharat for about a hundred years, lowe
>- Apttun-dopttun*
>gho, cheddvan dantem manddilem
>- Udok
>nam mhunnon cheddvan mutan kaloilem
>*the
My favourite is:
Madganvan thovaia ger, thoavai ger mej kelan re rondum
tajer ek chedum nachota, chedum nachota vaankdem korun bhendd
taka ek pakhlo choita, pakhlo choita
burkhan ghalun tonnd
Many years ago I had written why the bureaucratic procedure of certification of
a miracle described in the post below is not a scientific procedure at all. A
modified and updated version of my write up is give below:
Simply put, any scientific procedure requires that properly blinded and
object
The drop of 10-15% in tourism is not only in Goa. Dubai too has experienced a
similar drop. This may not have anything to do with the absence of
infrastructure of which Dubai has plenty.
It is more likely related to the falling spending power of consumers seriously
impacted by double digit inf
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
*** BJP to seek special status for Goa - TopNews
[15 hours ago] Panaji, Aug 9 : The Opposition Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) will seek special status for Goa on the lines of
Himachal Pradesh an
GOAN MUSIC
By Valmiki Faleiro
Among my many debts of gratitude, one I owe is to Goan music. To ‘Cantorists’
and
lyricists of Konknni songs. To those who set the verses to music, and produced a
repertoire very dear to a substantial segment of Goans. From old-world
gramophone
records, transisto
A short perspective
by Mrs. Acaria Almeida, Treasurer, Goa Sudharop
A reflective question as a delegate who attended the convention: What were our
take aways from this convention? My hope is that all delegates ought to have
left the convention with more food for thought which will translate into
From: "Santosh Helekar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
As you can see, the procedure described below is clearly not a scientific
procedure of any kind.
***After all kinds of tests and monitoring, after all research by physicians
of different nations and faiths (or no-faith), after long follow-up, it is
un
This needs to be welcomed.
However, couple of issues.
1) This will need an amendment to the constitution (Article 371) which
needs to be done in Parliament. Certainly possible!
2) There should not be loopholes. I see corrupt Goans teaming up with
outsiders buying land first in their name, or even
August 9, 2008
To,
Editor/Admin,
The Navhind Times/Herald/Gomantak Times/ Goa Today/Gomantak/Tarun
Bharat/Navprabha/Pudhari Goa/Goa Doot/Goan Observer/Sunaparant/Deccan
Herald/Asian Age/ TOI-Goa/V. Ixtt/Gulab/Goa World Today/gulf Goans/Goan
Causesa/Goa Net/www.goasu-raj.org
Sir,
Sub: Special
Fr. Romualdo de Sousa SJ. completes a another Golden Jubilee
“Clearly, a vocation is a gift from God, and no human effort can replace the
action of the Spirit. God uses human instruments.” Interim documents of the
34th General Council of Society of Jesus
The mother of Alfred de Tavares,
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Date: 2008/8/9
Subject: Letter to the Editor
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***Let me correct the statement: Miracles are assessed by>>> scientific
procedures as being "extraordinary events",>>> beyond the reach of of physical
laws.
Albert writes:- Miracles are taking place in everyone's life .The very fact we
are alive is a great miracle. We lay too much emphases on s
Dear Goanetters,
Please forward.
Thanks and regards,
===
Subject: SPECIAL REVISION OF PHOTO ELECTORAL ROLLS
TO -
All Goans (18 years and above) residing in Maharashtra - get yourself
registered today.
The Election Commission of India has given approval to the
My third visit to Murdeshwar.
I simply like it
Check this video clip
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy0z2L4yMxU
Pic taken 9th Aug. 2008
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2746628771/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2746629101/sizes/l/
from side angle (with Arabian
In the seventies my parents moved to Yousuf Baker road just a few miles away
from the creek that cuts through Dubai. In the evenings, the sparseness of the
landscape, allowed the wind to blow a salty-sea smell our way. Life seemed
almost languid. By the nineties seedy hotels and Russian prostitu
Maybe those "Blind" Overseas Goans with vested interests, who term Goan
Identity/Culture as "MYTHICAL" should learn something from these Yemeni
Students. What do the Yemeni students see that these Anti-Goans do not?
http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008080827
Arwin Mesquita.
--
Ple
Check the (seemingly Western) definition of the term Mau Mau. Wonder
how many Goanetters were caught up in this issue decades ago... FN
Meaning
*1 : to intimidate (as an official) by hostile confrontation or threats
2 : to engage in mau-mauing someone
Example Sentence
"Going downtow
Monday, August 4, 2008
22 member delegation consisting of People from different parts of Goa today
called on Chief Minister of Goa Digamber Kamat at his official Altinho
residence. People coming from Goa's mining belt had joint discussion on the
impact of mining on the villagers in number of v
Dear
Alfred,
(1)
Per my knowledge, ‘askin’ = apron; ‘bontor vo banddxirem’ = rag - in Bardez, we
use the word ‘banddxirem’.
A
girl/woman supposedly ran short of a piece of rag (Before introduction of
disposable menstrual pads in 1895, women often used strips of folded old cloth
[rags] to ca
> Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 02:21:39 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re:
> [Goanet] Reduplicatives !> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org> CC: [EMAIL
> PROTECTED]> > > > > --- On Sat, 8/9/08, Alfred de Tavares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:> > > > Alon dolon gue.chedvan dantém manilém> > udo
Dear Damaneses,
Just a line to remind all country coordinators that whatever you do - food,
dance, song, music, plays, even sports, etc.,
should be typically Damanese for WDD.
In your enthusiasm, don
--- On Sat, 8/9/08, Alfred de Tavares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Alon dolon gue.chedvan dantém mamilém
> ani udok nam munon chevan mut'an kaloilem...
>
> AT
>
Alfred, I love that mando (if it is one). It's very particular to us
Shastikars. Y
Are we seeing some Hope for Goa?
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8135&cid=2
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Please post your comments on my Blog:
http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/
BJP to seek special status for Goa
Press Trust of India
Saturday, August 09, 2008, (Panaji)
Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will move a resolution in the
ensuing session of the Goa Assembly seeking special status for the
tourist state.
"There is large-scale migration into the state beca
The recent spate of paid singers singing the tune of “MOPA” is very much a
surprise. It also includes the Governor as quoted in Herald
http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8133&cid=2
The new verse to the song now is “world-class airport will boost tourism”. And
A beautiful one;
Alon dolon gue.chedvan dantém mamilém
ani udok nam munon chevan mut'an kaloilem...
AT
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org> Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008
> 00:07:41 +0300> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Reduplicatives !> > Francis,> Most
> common on gnet..Identi
DAILY GROOK #182
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STAGING BEIJING
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by Francis Rodrigues
the opening show
cldn't be missed,
pollution though
hit and mist !
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Fr.Ivo wrote: "Miracles are assessed by scientific procedures as being
"extraordinary events",
beyond the reach of the physical laws".
I am giving more information about Lourdes Miracles.
Regards.
Fr.Ivo
Cures and Miracles
Near the busy medical bureau is a fascinating photographic display of
pil
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