G’BYE GOA: MUNDARIS & KHARVIS
By Valmiki Faleiro
Mundaris and Kharvis were the last to arrive among Goa’s ancient, pre-Aryan
settlers.
Both came from the Chota Nagpur region, like the Asuras and Kols before them.
They
were, however, the only exception to the pattern where every new tribe
sub
Dear Augusto,
Congratulations. You are being terribly kind even before the check has
arrived? : )
I would appreciate it very much if you would consider get me some pigments
from Kremer Pigments, New York or straight from Germany. I am particularly
interested in a kilo each of Pentagonite (presuma
A Great Goan: Dr Francisco Luis Gomes (1829-1869)
by Prajal Sakhardande
http://goagroove.com/details.php?sid=3&aid=141
Yes! Indeed he was the abode of a genius. Till date Goa is yet to produce
another Franciso Luis Gomes. The ship sailed through the waters of the
Mediterranean and sudden
Serial Killer: 16th Murder Confession is his 1st
Mahanand Score so far: 14+1+1=16
It does look like the score will touch 25 i.e. qtr of a Century .
It seems he has done it so many times that he don’t ever remember his all
victims name.
e.g. 15th Victim, he does not remember the name.
There
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Dear Tony,
I was not annoyed at the comparison made between cooks and the Goa Police.
We have all on occasion make such comparisons, albeit under extenuating
circumstances. Hence I responded with, "I understand that you may not mean
what you are saying in real terms." What I always try and remembe
tari pan.d indeed
:-)) ((:-
- Original Message -
From: "Venantius Pinto"
To:
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 7:22 PM
Subject: [Goanet] Will Mahanand cross quarter century?
Hi Samir,
This is an wrenching wager considering the context, and has a sporty feel
to
it, like betting on n
Aiz Mhaka Falleam Tuka
Cupertina Dias do Rosario kallem anglem nhesun ghorantlem bhair sorun
igorjechea vatten cholun vetana, samkaravelean cholun ietlea Romaldinha taka
dhoddlem.
"Ago Cupertin, tumchea ghora tekun, somplelea Effermin-acho inter haddpak
Padri Vigar gela
Good additional advice from Roland Francis on preparing for the monsoons,
EXCEPT for catching and eating Frogs, which is a big NO, NO. Obviously Roland
has been away from Goa for a long time, and is not aware of environmental
issues here. Catching Frogs and eating Frog meat is illegal in Goa.
Dears
At 4.54 a.m. today I received an sms on my mobile phone from ID-WEBSMS saying:
Congratulations!! Your mobile no. has been randomly selected for this
yrs award winning of Pounds 400,000,00 held inheld in UK. Coediately
mr.jack.for...@consultant.com
Now that I am millionaire, I do not know
This is the state of affairs in Narendra Modi's Gujarat where minoritities
can be trampled at will by an obliging police force and administration.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/gujarat-rights-panel-says-biased-cops-beat-muslim-men-fudged-facts/468386/0
http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/24/stories/2009052454190400.htm
I tune in to AIR FM in the mornings as my mom who is 87 is eager to hear the
Konkani songs.
When I broke the news to her of her favourite M Boyer's death, she was sad.
However, I consoled her by telling her that her favourite FM radio will
oblige her with M Boyer's songs today as a mark of res
Hi Tony,
No apologies are necessary. We all know you didn't mean it the way it sounded.
Just to add a few more snippets about Goan cooks, in the 1930s, they were so
popular in Iran, that Iran started a cookery school of their own to train their
own local population to compete. By the 1940s, Eng
--- On Fri, 5/29/09, SHRIKANT BARVE wrote:
>
> Ayurvedic Medicines & Heavy metal issue
> Prof.K.R.Kohli M.D(Ay), Ph.D
> Director-Ayurveda Research
> Dabur Research Foundation
>
>
>We have a history of uninterrupted practice of these systems of medicine >for
>last
Padma Shree M. Boyer Ontorle
Padmashree Manuel Satana Aguiar, Konknni rong-machier M.Boyer hea nanvan
pollzollpi famad tiatrist az Mayeache 30ver, 2009 sokallchea 10 vaztam tanche
ganv-ghora Santemol-Rai, hea sonvsarak ontorle. Tanchi pirai 78 vorsam asli.
Gelea 3 vorsam te bholaiken bore n
Roland writes:
>I am not a fan of remaining in the marriage at any cost. There are
>some good reasons for divorce. Violence, exploitation,
>incompatibility, constant disrespect, are some of these. All I am
>saying is that unfettering traditional ties that still have relevance
>in today's world, sh
What a change from 60 years ago !
Here is Clinton Vaz my friend (I am a fan of his causes, though I have
never met him and he knows only my name from Goanet) telling Goans all
about the intricacies of Recycling and Composting to prepare for the
monsoons in Goa.
If Clinton were 28 years old in 196
On various e-mailing lists Shrikant Barve has been making public,
comments that the Marathi Press have been making which have not been
picked up by the English and Konkani media.
These relate to conversions of people by a Christian sect called the
Believers of Goan people, mainly belonging to othe
Albert writes
It is indeed sad to hear about the death of MBoyer. He was a great composer and
his play always had social themes. Ekuch rosto brought unity between religions,
sounsar sudorlo, Bhurgim bangar are some of the plays I can remember of his. He
could compose songs at any moment of tim
GOANKARS,
Please forward. Please attend in large numbers in order to make the programme a
huge success.
ALL ARE WELCOME - COME ONE COME ALL
( INCLUDING ALL GOANS AND NON-GOANS OF ALL COMMUNITIES)
COME, ENJOY AND SAVOUR THE TASTE OF AUTHENTIC GOAN CUISINE
It is not by chance that kids of Indians, do well at these US Spelling Bee or
Geographic Bee.
They take great pains to push their kids to do it.
Parents of Indian kids are known to put a lot of pressure on their kids to
stand out.
It is even said that they live their lives through the achievemen
Ayurvedic Medicines & Heavy metal issue
Prof.K.R.Kohli M.D(Ay), Ph.D
Director-Ayurveda Research
Dabur Research Foundation
The developments related to the spread of Indian systems of medicine happening
at the global level are no doubt encouraging for Ayurveda. Ayurveda is making
its presence
Strong Competent Governance Needed
Agnelo Fernandes, Vasco
NT-Reader's View 30 May, 2009
We the citizens of Goa have often seen that the government makes a decision
first and then thinks of the consequences. This is creating a problem and
nuisances for investors, employees, youth and the law-abid
“File Aadava Paise Jirava” ,
In todays IBN-Lokmat discussion on State hood day at Macanise Plalace, Panaji
Speaker Shri Pratapsing Rane said that current policy of rulers of is “File
Aadavaa” means stop further progress of any Govt file/project, “Paise Jiravaa”
Squeeze money.
He also strog
Pls forward.
Pls pray
It is with great sadness and regret that we have to announce the passing away
of Nolasco Da Gama, ex-Congress-I Corporator, Marine Lines, Mumbai, of Tivim
village, Goa, in the afternoon at 1.15 pm peacefully in his sleep on 27 May
09, in Australia.
May his soul Rest in
--- On Sat, 5/30/09, shri8...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> People demand Anti-conversion bill in Goa in a meeting.
>
A law against conversion would be unconstitutional in India. Conversions cannot
and should not be banned. In a secular democracy people have a right to change
their religion, give it
Hi Samir,
This is an wrenching wager considering the context, and has a sporty feel to
it, like betting on number of runs in cricket, more so when the numerical
counter used is the (quarter) century: X scored a half century over YY
overs. Besides, to have arrived at the number of 3 murders (essent
Yuva Srujan Puraskar to Com. John D’ Silva, Elvis Goes, Vishnu Surya Wagh,
Prachala Amonkar etc
Directorate of Arts and Culture, Goa Govt instituted it’s first ever ‘Yuva
Srujan Puraskar’ awards for the Goan youth from the current years 2009.
There is another award on similar lines but that
Hi Venatius, Isabella, Selma et Al,
I can understand your annoyance at my comparing the Goa Police with cooks
even though unfavourably.
Mea culpa!
But what I wrote was because of my anger with the cops who fiddled with
their petty haftas and challaning helmetless riders and turning a blind eye
Folks,
Most of you are aware that the master debater of the Republican party, that
intellectual,
George W. Bush, is here in Toronto to debate Billy Bop Clinton tonight. The
born again
Christian is likely to shed light on how he tried to convince French President
J. Chirac to
join the war coa
--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Gilbert Lawrence wrote:
>
> If scientific (expensive) medicines can use the placebo effect
> as the studies show, why would not the same pathways apply
> to / be used by Ayurveda, homeopathy, alternative
> medicines, nutraceuticals, etc.?
>
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 21:13:08 -0
Samir,
While it lasts, considering divorce anathema is not such a bad thing.
Look at the example of western countries where the divorce rate is
very high. Children from the marriage pay a very high price for a
broken home. Of course the general wisdom is that children are much
more understanding
Kansas gal Kavya Shivshankar bee-comes spelling princess
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schooler of Ind
Symbiosis might have been there in the past. But you tell me, in what way did
the bhatkar benefit from the Tenancy Act? Especially in today's world?
- Original Message
From: Blasio Fernandes
To: goa...@goanet.org
Sent: Friday, 29 May, 2009 7:38:13 PM
Subject: [Goanet] Our facile Goan C
Beleivers are active in many parts of Goa.
People demand Anti-conversion bill in Goa in a meeting.
Many Hindu families from various villages in Sangem Taluka reported converted
to Cristianity. In anything similar to Orrisa happen in Goa, Govt. should be
held responsible.
Gomantak May 29
ht
Noted Konkani playwright Mr. Manuel Santan Aguiar popularly known as M Boyer
expired today morning at 10 a.m at his residence in Santemol after a prolonged
physical disability. He was 78 years (born on 11/10/1930)
He ruled the Konkani stage for well over half a century and the first to earn a
Padmashree M Boyer died today
a pic
http://www.goaaparantabook.com/images/tiatr3.jpg
While we were the function 'Yuva Srujan Puraskar 2009' it was announced there
the sad news of Tiatrist Ppadmashree M Boyer.
M Boyer, many will remember him singing on Akasvani Ponje (AIR) or All India
Ra
Goans and Friends of Goa ,
WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS :
GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - NAIROBI - KENYA Newletter May . 2009
=
Dear Friends,
The GWS newsletter. Your Comments will be valued.
Enjoy!
For and on behalf of the GWS -
Dr.Joyc
Source: UNI at http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-47264.html
Full text:
Panaji, May 30: Padma Shri awardee and noted Konkani dramatist M Boyer died
at his South Goa residence here today following prolonged illness. He was
78.
Boyer, who was bedridden for last three years, is survived by his wi
Dear Goankars,
Please forward. Please attend in large numbers in order to make the programme a
success.
The knowledge you gain from this seminar will help to avert/minimize future
tragedies.
Tea/coffee and snacks will be served to all.
Kindly e-mail/phone Mini Lobo, if you wish to attend the
Voices from Heaven - Why I done it?
My name is Ritin
I come from a village and lower middle class.
I am the eldest and I started working at the age of 18.
I am now 31 and not married yet nor I have a boyfriend.
Like every body else, I too wished to settle down.
But who will marry me when
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Roland's comparison of Busybee (Behram Contractor) to Jerry Seinfield is not
apt. Busybee was a reporter/columinist and later editor of Mid-Day and then of
his own Afternoon Courier and Dispatch. While Jerry was or perhaps still is a
stand-up comic and a TV star.
Some of Busybee's close friends
Hi Tony,
I understand that you may not mean what you are saying in real terms. Its
not easy to be a cook although one often heard in the past, "to kitem
randpachem kaam korta?
I knew one Goan guy who would spend a few days at our place in BPT, Wadala
when he landed before travelling to Salcet
Santosh Helekar wrote:
"The physician who prescribes a placebo to his patient is engaging in
deception.
He is intentionally lying to the latter that he is administering a real
treatment with
a predictable effect, when he clearly knows that he is not. The ethics of such
deception are questiona
Since the birth anniversary of Abbe Faria, the Goan father of scientific
hypnotism falls on May 31, Goanetters may be interested in RTP's recently
telecast episode of Contacto Goa. You may watch the video by clicking on
the link below:
http://ww1.rtp.pt/multimedia/index.php?tvprog=20155&idpod=24
Hi all,
somebody on Goanet wrote the 'Police are not even fit to be cooks.'
Being cooks is a profession, and a decent one. A police office has his
duty towards his country and his nation? Are they doing their jobs? If a
police officer is currupt, he should not be given the job in the police
de
2009/5/29 Eddie Fernandes :
> EXCERPTS:
> Currently Frederick runs a couple of mailing lists, including Goanet, which
> has about 13,000 readers everyday.
Thanks Eddie!
This should read: Currently, Frederick runs a few mailing lists, and
has been a long-time volunteer on Goanet, which has about
I think Mahanand will surely cross a quarter century.
I have a feeling he has committed at least 3 murders a year, if not more.
for 15 years, the total would be at least 45.
Anyone willing to wager whether he has crossed a quarter century ?
samir
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