[Goanet] Candian Christians protest Indian persecution
**Dear all, The Indian Christian Community of Canada and their supporters came out in large numbers to show solidarity with their Christian brethren in India, who were the victims of the recent horrific attack on the churches, places of worship, innocent Christians, nuns and the clergy. An estimat
[Goanet] ATHLETICO VARCA F.C. & MORJIM VETERANS SECURE THEIR PLACE IN SEMIS- COPA CUP 2008
*ATHLETICO VARCA F.C. & MORJIM VETERANS SECURE THEIR PLACE IN SEMIS- COPA CUP 2008 *By RadioGoa Team NUVEM AL SEER V/S MORJIM VETERANS Both teams began on the offensive from 1st whistle with deep forays into each other's half but no point on the scoreboard. Morjim came closest to scoring in 17th
Re: [Goanet] Why we hate
--- On Sun, 9/21/08, Sandeep Heble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The comments against Dr Santosh Helekar are extremely unfair > and > disappointing. I can understand their pain and anguish but > Selma and > Marshall must stop behaving in such a childish and > whimsical manner. -
Re: [Goanet] Why we hate!
--- On Sat, 9/20/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >But as one who has been posting on various matters with a somewhat sense >of >balance and objectivity, your response to the carnage in Orissa was >baffling >and a big letdown. If you read your own posts again with a clear >mind,
[Goanet] Why we hate!
Sandeep Heble wrote: The comments against Dr Santosh Helekar are extremely unfair and disappointing. I can understand their pain and anguish but Selma and Marshall must stop behaving in such a childish and whimsical manner. Just because they are wailing and lamenting more, they should not presume t
Re: [Goanet] Why we hate
--- On Sun, 9/21/08, Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For the record, please show me a statement where I have > derided Santosh. I have always held him in the highest > regard and infact that is what I have stated, given his > stature and standing in the community, his post is baffling. > T
[Goanet] Canada: Mammoth rally to protest Human Rights Violation in India
Toronto September 20, 2008: The Indian Christian Community of Canada and their supporters came out in large numbers to show solidarity with their Christian brethren in India, who were the victims of the recent horrific attack on the churches, places of worship, innocent Christians, nuns and the
[Goanet] Bishop of Halicarnssus, Antonio Jose de Noronha, in 1763
In a letter dated 1st July 1772 written by the British, I have come across some interesting details about this great Son of Goa, Bishop of Halicarnssus. I want to write a short essay in his honour. If someone has information about this man, or this particular post Bishop of Halicarnssus, then pl
Re: [Goanet] Why we hate!
--- On Sun, 9/21/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >He has tried to belittle and play down the violence in Orissa against the >>Christian community which has been by far the worst in India in living >>memory without condemning the violence. > Marshall Mendonza has now descended
[Goanet] job vacancy for people in kuwait
hi someone forwarded this email to me. I thought it may come of help to someone in kuwait looking for a job We have a (job) vaccancy for Sales and Marketing Executive in shipping & freight fowarding company. We are looking for young, energetic and outspoken person. Monthly Salary will be KD 250/
[Goanet] Goan music-7: HERALD(Goa), Sept 21, 2008
Thank you Valmiki, >From your write-up, I come to know for the first time a lot about the foll >named past tiatrists. I have never seen Miguel Rod, who died at the age of 32 I have never seen Aleixinho de Candolim (died at the age of 49) I have never seen Anthony Mendes except in Amchem Noxib fi
[Goanet] Deletionpedia...
The Deletionpedia is a place which keeps track of articles deleted from the Wikipedia. Here's one: http://deletionpedia.dbatley.com/w/index.php?title=Gaudd_Saraswat_Brahmins_in_Goa_(deleted_22_Apr_2008_at_13:46) PS: Thanks to DP for pointing out the Deletionpedia. -- FN * Independent Journalist ht
Re: [Goanet] Can someone tell me what about this surname?
UP Xri Mahanji, If you have succeeded in making a packet courtesy of your hereditary vocation (Cheating as you state), Nothing much I can do about it. Once you are content, I am content. Only do not try to tell us that S-Konkani is what we Goans must speak. I am always happy to start from my
[Goanet] Muslims-Christians
Vatican: Muslims and Christians must defend the family, says Cardinal Vatican City, 19 Sept. (AKI) - The top Vatican official in charge of inter-religious dialogue said on Friday that Muslims and Christians must work together to defend the family in a Ramadan message from the Vatican. "Chris
[Goanet] BJP workers given crash course on media techniques
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, SEPT 21 - If you can't beat them, make efforts to understand them. It was a political gathering with a difference, as 60 BJP workers were given a crash course on media techniques at a two-day media management training camp in Mulgao-Bicholim, which began on Saturday. The
Re: [Goanet] Why we hate!
Sandeep Heble wrote: I can understand their (Selma's and Marshall's) pain and anguish but ... they should not PRESUME to BELIEVE that others lack the sympathy and the empathy that they have for the unfortunate victims and their families. == jc's comment: I have thus far refrained from com
[Goanet] Conversion and attack on christian church
Albert writes:- If priests and nuns of the catholic church or believers are converting Hindus approach the courts and get the christians involved locked up in jail. Make a press report. Have a peaceful satyagra to protest against the conversions. Why take law into your own hands? why break the
[Goanet] Why we hate
Marshall Mendonca wrote: "Sorry Sandeep you have got the plot all horribly wrong. I am not a professional mourner. Nor do I have any axe to grind with Santosh. I respect his views. And that is precisely why I felt hurt and let down with his response to the Orissa carnage. He has tried to belittle a
Re: [Goanet] Why we hate
Sandeep Heble wrote: > The comments against Dr Santosh Helekar are extremely unfair and > disappointing. I can understand their pain and anguish but Selma and > Marshall must stop behaving in such a childish and whimsical manner. > Just because they are wailing and lamenting more, they should not >
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: My African safari... of teachers, tribes, tennis and those times (Jules Carneiro)
Hi Jules, its been good to receive this Goanet News, and congratulations to the founder who keeps in touch with the Goan news. After reading todays news I was so happy to note that we knew the writer of the African Safari. Mimi bado sahau Swahilli kabisa lakini akuna watu kwa (to talk) ? Good
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Costa Santan, the life and times of an able-bodied Goan tarvotti (Selma Carvalho)
A very interesting and well-written slice of history, Selma. Perhaps you could use it in a novel featuring the Goan tarvotti. Cheers Xavier
Re: [Goanet] Let's learn Konkani: E BI SI DDI I EF JI = A B C D E F G
Dear Joe, Great Show! We do not need lingusits to teach us a few words in Konkani. The MOST important thing today is to SPEAK Konkani as often as possible with as many as possible. If the language is spoken by less and less people than more research will not help to keep it alive. Those who
Re: [Goanet] Goan music-6: HERALD(Goa), Sept 14, 2008
Hi Valmiki, There was a Vocalist from Assolna, Carmo Rod, The opinion Poll song toon Pana was sung by him, He also was a top notch vocalist for Johnson and his Jolly boys, and AVC pops, regards Ayres
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Goa Social Security Card, do you have one?
More on it here: http://www.goaelectronics.co.in/Social.html Office of the Commissioner - Labour & Employment has introduced the Goa Employment (Conditions of Service) and Retirement Benefit Act, 2001 wherein Smart cards are provided to all the employed individuals in different industries, hotels,
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Costa Santan, the life and times of an able-bodied Goan tarvotti (Selma Carvalho)
HEAR! HEAR!... i enjoyed reading this aricle. VIVA GOA!. this chap here, this santan guy, may have been my great grandfather. anthony fernandes, goan.
[Goanet] GOA IT EXHIBITION : ECAP 2008
Dear Sir/Madam, You are invited to Goa's Biggest IT exhibition to be held on 27th and 28th of September 2008, to be held at Hotel Mandovi Panjim. This Event is organised by CSI-Goa (Computer society of India). We as Graffitisys, will be participating in this exhibition promoting our range of pr
Re: [Goanet] Goa news for September 21, 2008
Would like to know if there is a follow-up to the case of the student who was humiliated along with his parents for being critical about his professor on a personal blog. Is anyone defending him? Rochelle
Re: [Goanet] Remie Colaco - a Video
Dear Joe, Thank you very much for remembering and conveying birthday wishes to Remmie. Remmie no doubt sang so many melodious and songs with a message for all of us. The video made Goans hearts beat together with Remmie & fly. It was nice to see Remmie, the handsome even today. It is very nice
[Goanet] Cidade de Goa Celebrates International Coastal Cleanup Day
Cidade de Goa Celebrates International Coastal Cleanup Day September 20th 2008, On the occasion of the International Coastal Cleanup day today, the Management and staff of Cidade de Goa enthusiastically participated and cleaned the Caranzalem public beach. This day highlighted Cidade de Goa's
Re: [Goanet] Symbolising aggression
Eklean boil marlear durean gai marchi nhoi. Konknni mhonn'nni If one kills a bull the other must not kill the cow. Konknni / Konkani / Concanim proverb (From Ogrlekh (Editorial) in Vavraddeancho Ixtt, Ank 37 Septembr 13vi MMVIII). venantius
[Goanet] Why we hate
Dear Selma, In your earlier post, you had a few queries. I shall try to reply to these. >> For the record, please show me a statement where I have derided Santosh. When Santosh posted his opinions on the Orissa riots, you replied saying that this was not the time for lectures and rationalization
Re: [Goanet] What To Do In Falling Markets - Off Topic
Bosco D'Mello wrote: > Response: Before we send Bush (43) to the 'gallows' perhaps you can enlighten > us about the specific policies you are referring to above that led to the >consequences you list. Bosco, To put this in the simplest terms, Bush reduced taxes and borrowed money for a spendi
[Goanet] Why we hate
Dear Marshall, Selma, Santosh, Through this post, I hope this needless bickering comes to an end. I am at this moment reminded of the words of Sharukh Khan to Kajol, in one of my favourite Bollywood Flicks 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge': "Bade Bade Deshon mein aisi choti choti batein hoti raheti
[Goanet] 'There is Dire Need for Property Indexing'
'There is Dire Need for Property Indexing' by CHRISTINA VIEGAS Can we Goans really rave and rant about outsiders stealing our paradise? It is we the residents of the state who do not think twice before handing our lands to the plunderers on a platter. Or, are we forced to succumb to our circum
[Goanet] Acquiring Potuguese Passport - Help needed
Acquiring Portuguese Passport - Help needed Quote: Hi Joe, I am writing to you in the hope of getting some solution or assistance for my problem, i am sure if you can't help me there might be some lead that you could give me with regards to this. I have reached the end of my tether with rega
Re: [Goanet] DEATH: Sunny Lobo, retired musical director
Dear Frederick I would like to express to the Francis Xavier Lobo's family my deep condolence. And my prayers to his soul with music in the Heaven. God Help the family, Silvia Bragança
[Goanet] I love Goa
I love Goa very much I sold my home in the UK three years ago to buy my dream villa in Cavelossim. After paying a disposed half the cost up front and waiting for three years for it to be build, then the trouble with the locals about foreigners and the law of India we can't own land or pro
[Goanet] Four Ph.Ds for Xavier's Teachers
2008-09-21
Thread
St. Xavier's College - Mapusa - Goa - India - 403507 (TEL: 0832-2262356 WEBSITE: www.xavierscollege-goa.com)
Four Ph.Ds for Xavier's Teachers In the month of August 2008, four Psychology lecturers from St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa, were awarded Ph.D. in the subject of Psychology under the Faculty of Social Science by Karnataka University, Dharwad. These teachers were guided by Prof. P. S. Haly
[Goanet] Xavier's News and Features, E-Service (XNFES): UNESCO Honourable Mention for the Archiepiscopal Palace in Old Goa
2008-09-21
Thread
St. Xavier's College - Mapusa - Goa - India - 403507 (TEL: 0832-2262356 WEBSITE: www.xavierscollege-goa.com)
XAVIER'S NEWS & FEATURES E-SERVICE (XNFES) UNESCO Honourable Mention for the Archiepiscopal Palace in Old Goa UNESCO 2008 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards have been announced and the Archiepiscopal Palace (between Se Cathedral and Church of St. Francis Assissi), Old Goa, has been selected for H
[Goanet] Let's learn Konkani
I pride myself that I can speak Konkani after 35 years living out of Goa. I can get bye but I really get stumped when I don't the Konkani equivalent of relationship i.e. grandchildren (what are they called in konkani) brother-in-law,wife's sister, brother-in-laws wife what are the konkani words
[Goanet] Let's learn Konkani
Thanks. Let's try some here... Grand Children: Natram -Grand Children Natu - Grand son Nat - grand daughter (pronounce NaT as in kaT (skin) e.g. T B Cunha Cuelim-cho natu brother/sister in-laws Meunni - wife's sister Meunno - Wife's brother Dher - husband's brother (pronouce DHEr as i
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Hate and anger won't bring votes ... (an open letter from St Joseph's College, Bangalore)
HATE AND ANGER WON'T BRING VOTES; PEOPLE ALWAYS SEE THROUGH DIVISIVE POLITICS An Open Letter to the Chief Minister of Karnataka from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore Dear Sir, We write to you as members of the Staff of St. Joseph's College and as secular citizens of the state of Karnataka deeply d
[Goanet] Re. Goan music-7: HERALD(Goa), Sept 21, 2008
Dear Joe /and Ayres, Here are vintage photos of most of the tiatrists you requested, and others: (courtesy Fausto V. da Costa and Gaspar Almeida/goa-world). I've linked the pics for you, as many aren't indexed, and thus unavailable. For any tiatrist-lover the site is a gold-mine, with delightful
Re: [Goanet] Why we hate!
--- On Sun, 9/21/08, J. Colaco < jc> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It is also important that Christians protest ALL forms of > violence - not selectively that which is committed against their own > interests. > > It is also important for ALL reasonable minded people to > recognise that danger no
Re: [Goanet] I love Goa
Change of attitude towards FNs settling down in Goa, took a u-turn in Goa after decades of hospitality and tolerance of certain seedy aspects of tourism With Israeli enclaves and the Russians buying up tracts of land, something had to be done. Some of the Brits living in Goa are decent folk. It
Re: [Goanet] I love Goa
Dear William, As a Goan, I am troubled by your story. I'd like however to say this about #2 of yours. It is quite true that anyone with the right amount of money (and not necessarily the right amount of financial sense) will be able to buy a place in the UK. What is NOT true is that "anyone can
[Goanet] Kuwait's Ace Musician Shahu to perform on Saxophone at Nite O'Roses
:::2..S#arp to play alongside BLACKSLADES::: Kuwait: Goan pop music has undergone a metamorphosis ever since its inception during the Portuguese era. Today, Western music has become engrained into the fabric of Goan culture. This foreign assault has resulted in the birth of a new creation of
[Goanet] Tiatr tiatr (new Tiatr releasing soon)
Tiatr tiatr (new Tiatr releasing in October) Roseferns: Ami Goemkar Tumi Konn? JoeGoaUk : Ktem re, 11 orssam London-ant raulom zalear ami Goemkar nhuim mista? Roseferns: Oxench chol’lem zalear, anik 15-20 vorsanim Goem konnachem zatlem re ? Goemkaramchem ou bhaile lokamche? MAKA ZABAB ZAI
[Goanet] Re. Goan music-7: HERALD(Goa), Sept 21, 2008
Thanks Francis, that was great stuff Don't know how I missed it. I see miguel (and other) for the first time Thanks once again thanks to http://www.goa-world.com/ too == [Goanet] Re. Goan music-7: HERALD(Goa), Sept 21, 2008 Francis Rodrigues fcarodriguez at hotmail.com Sun Sep 21 13:55
[Goanet] Goa news for September 22, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Security beefed up in Goa after terror alert - Sify [8 hours ago] Bangalore/Thrissur/Panaji: After Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi, terrorists were suspected to be planning a strike in Goa,
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (22Sep08)
"URGENT! SPECIAL STATUS for GOA!" - Curtorim MLA "Lourenco only MLA who cares for GOA!" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Glimpses of Konknni
Dear friends, Miguel Braganza seems to have run out of lies to buttress his false claims. He is, therefore, trying to limp out of the arena with a flimsy prop, entirely unconnected to the title of the thread. He had brought in this ploy solely for this purpose; else what has the attachment
Re: [Goanet] What To Do In Falling Markets - Off Topic
Mervyn Lobo wrote: > > George Bush (43) introduced policies that have resulted in budget deficits, a > collapsed financial sector and a rapidly depreciating currency. > > > When George Bush (43) was sworn in, the US dollar was strong. It took only > US $270 to buy an ounce of gold. It takes US $
[Goanet] Konknni and its scripts at the crossroads
Konknni and its scripts at the crossroads Pratap Naik, S.J. Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Alto Porvorim, Goa A small group of vested interest people who insist only the Devanagari script for Konknni are misleading the general public with myths, lies and half
Re: [Goanet] D. Antonio Jose de Noronha, the Bishop-Nawab
There are many biographical references to this Franciscan-nawab-soldier-bishop-diplomat all rolled into one in this Portuguese descendant born in Goa on July 5, 1720. J.H. Cunha Rivara, Ismael Gracias, H. Closets d'Erray and A.C. Germano Silva Correia have written extensively on him. But the lates
[Goanet] Bizarre Foods: Video clip
Source: 21 Sep. 2008 The Star-Ledger (New Jersey). "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" (Tuesday, 23 Sep. 2008. 10 p.m. Travel Channel). The intrepid eater travels to Goa, a state in India influenced by Portuguese, Arabic and native cultures. Eating year-old, unrefrigerated fish, he says, "Wow! T
Re: [Goanet] Acquiring Potuguese Passport - Help needed
First of all, you do not "acquire" a Portuguese passport - what you do is re-assert your Portuguese Nationality. I think this has been mentioned by Paulo CD and others. To my knowledge, no-one outside India recognises documents issued in India, for obvious reasons. They have to be checked and d
[Goanet] Why we hate!
J. Colaco wrote: There is NO question in my mind that conniving Politicians are using naive Brain-washed bigots to help them (the politicians) win Power. I submit that this violence is NOT about religion. This is about political and eventually financial control. Comment: You have hit the nail on th
Re: [Goanet] Nostalgia #8
There is a story that Erlich came to Goa as a civilian, a few months before the invasion, to spy the layout of the land. And as a civilian, he was allowed practically free access to the Dabolim airport, tarmac and all, which was then a civilian airport. Don't know if this story is true or false.
[Goanet] Heart to Heart: And Eve Spoke To Me..
Heart to Heart By Ethel Da Costa And Eve Spoke To Me.. "Where is She? Where is She?" a woman cries into the emptiness. Words appear on the black screen: "I am right here. I have always been here. I am, You are, Eve." The real desire of our soul is to get beyond all pretenses of possession be l
[Goanet] Ref: Why we hate
In Response to: Message: 6 Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:05:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Why we hate Message: 3 Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:49:31 -0400 From: "J. Colaco < jc>" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Why we hate! I do agree with Merw
[Goanet] A visitor... and a meeting
Tania Pérez Bustos ... Free Software, Colombia, India Tania Pérez Bustos is a PhD student from Colombia doing fieldwork in India. Her research is on the educational and gender dimension of experiences like FLOSS (Free/Libre and Open Source Software) that aim to popularize technology. She says, "I r
[Goanet] CopaGoa: Siolim Union Dubai & Canacona Outsiders secure their places in Semis
*CopaGoa: Siolim Union Dubai & Canacona Outsiders secure their places in Semis* *By RadioGoa Team* Dubai:Both the teams were moving fast with ball with Siolim Union ?Dubai (Lebanese Insurance Co) taking the advantage in the 7th minute with a pass from right flank to centre forward Sriram of Siolim
[Goanet] Daily Grook #225
DAILY GROOK #225 _ BRUTE TRUTH _ by Francis Rodrigues to control animal rage, put 'em all hyena cage! _ puns & word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _ http://2008goanconvention.com/nostalgia.php
Re: [Goanet] Goan music-7: HERALD(Goa), Sept 21, 2008
Dear Joe, Francis and Ayres Like Joe, did I not see most of the singer-tiatrists of that era, as I said in the piece, but heard their songs from gramophone records and Akashvani (in those days, "Aqui Portugal, fala Emissora de Goa"!!) Their pictures must surely be available from gramophone recor