[Goanet] Khalap's 'Pratibheche Dene' Released

Khalap's 'Pratibheche Dene' Released Friday, 07 August 2009 01:59 Former central law minister and the present president of the 'Konkani Marathi Parishad', Advocate Ramakant Khalap book 'Pratibheche Dene' was released at the Black Box, Kala Academy on Wednesday. Speaking about Advocate Khalap,

[Goanet] Echoes of British India in East Africa

. It was during the 19th century that Goan ABC class proved their capabilities to the Britishers in India. A small note should be added here:these Goans were primary level educated ( which was a great achievement during those days ), of the so called upper caste and hailed mostly from Barde

[Goanet] Neo-Colonialism

Freedom is not free. While it is a gift from God, we need to guard and cherish it. Otherwise it will soon be taken away from us. And, this is exactly what has happened in the Goa Assembly a few days ago with the amendment to the Goa Panchayat Act. We can only hope and pray the governor of Goa will

[Goanet] Big Stones – Monday-muse (10 Aug ’09)

MONDAY MUSE (10 August 2009) BIG STONES   In the late 90s, while conducting training sessions on time management, I used to carry along a plastic jar. I would put stones, one by one, into the jar. Once the jar was filled to the top, I would ask the participants, “Is the jar full?" Obviously, n

Re: [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-4: HERALD(Goa), Aug 9, 2009

Dear Gabriel, Not only Catholic Goans but also non-Goan Goans are being 'forced' by the Portuguese to leave Goa in recent years. It is all Portugal's fault. Why else would they have a 'forcible expulsion' office (FEO) aka consulate in Goa? The Portuguese are 'forcing' normally 'honeshtt' people t

[Goanet] 35th Anniversary Celebrations of Marriage Encounter - Goa

*35th Anniversary Celebrations of Marriage Encounter - Goa* * * Worldwide Marriage Encounter - India, Goa Unit will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary on 15 August 2009 with a Thanksgiving High Mass at 4pm at St. Lawrence Church Agasaim followed by a fellowship, an input session and dinner at St.

[Goanet] Uproar in Salcete over powers to p'yat secys

Reference to the article in Herald, Uproar in Salcete over powers to p'yat secys HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 9 In my younger days and even today, I am enthralled by puppet shows, the beauty of it is in the pulling and tugging of strings, without mixing them, and the wired movements do bring lau

[Goanet] Off-shore casinos cause losses: Goa mining industry

Hello Goa anti-mining activists Did you read this story? Are you thinking what I am thinking?! Now we know how to force Anil Salgaocar to remove his ship from Candolim beach! The blocade of Mandovi River for a day or two could be an excellent way to put pressure on all mine owners too! Carmen Of

[Goanet] Press council recommends commission to study media

Press council recommends commission to study media Monday, 10 August 2009 01:54 PALAKKAD: The Press Council of India on Sunday said a Commission should be set up to study the functioning of the electronic media to ensure they do not "cross the limits" while covering news. Addressing a meet-the

[Goanet] Pics: More about the 'Konkani Song Book' - Book Covers, The DVD etc

The recently released GREATEST KONKANI SONG HITS book   The Front Cover http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3806694523/sizes/l/   the back http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3806694069/sizes/l/     the DVD http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3807550532/sizes/o/   Tomazin

[Goanet] Talking Photo (all in 1): 'August Month'

Talking Photo:  'August Month' http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/214885743/sizes/l/   That's what it reminds me of   you, what else?     Clue: if you wish to know what dogs in the pic got to do with august month.. check the link below and again below the pic. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeg

[Goanet] Talking Photo: Manners makes the man

Talking Photo: Manners makes the man http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3807069209/   also read/see the link below the pic       joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Di

Re: [Goanet] Release of Konkani music book today (Sun, Aug 9, 2009 * 4 pm at Kala Academy)

Frederick, Perhaps the left hand accompaniment notes would have been an added feature to made the music played on the piano more richer. Newton Marques.

[Goanet] GOVT CIRCUMVENTS SUPREME COURT DIRECTIVES ON POLICE TRANSFERS

As the Supreme Court directives do not permit police officers to be transferred before the completion of two years in their posting, the Goa Government seems to have opted for a modus operandi by which officers themselves are being asked to apply for transfer. Information sought under the Right to

[Goanet] The Sister Act

They can be ostracized from ones lives. My brother legally dropped his godfathers name and took the name of our Dad. My younger brother was also given his gaodfathers name and retains it. My middle names is neither my fathers nor my godfather or godmother. venantius > > From: "Cecil Pinto" > Sub

Re: [Goanet] From Goa: An open letter in defence of Free Speech

With reference to 'Tamasha' going on as regards illegal mining activities and new licences issued by authorities, aren't the quotes used by media proving right ? Will media take this bunch of selfish politicians to task now ? Wait for time limit of 7 days given by Honourable Minister for Mines

[Goanet] Goan Plumber

Hi Everyone,   Does anyone know of a good and reliable "GOAN" Plumber for total household plumbing maintenance works around the Calangute area?   I have gone through at least a dozen of them non-Goan Raju's, Tulu's, Shanker's, Pitamber's, Digamber's etc since the past 19 years. Once they do your

Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality in action

-Original Message- From: Mario Goveia > What we see above is a graphic example of the infamous Goan crab > mentality in action: two Goanetters falling over each other to be > critical without having any idea what they are talking about RESPONSE: And so the King Crab spoke!! Soon it will

[Goanet] The aftermath of a warning from the Speaker (Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho)

Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho In what can truly be described as a historic week for Goanet, one prominent Goanetter, Samir Kelekar, son of the freedom fighter, Gurunath Kelekar, was threatened by the Speaker of the assembly with possible imprisonment for overstepping his bounds in an article

[Goanet] Parliament is like.....

SHOULD HIND SWARAJ OF MAHATMA GANDHI ALSO BE BANNED FOR BREACH OF PRIVILEGE? HAS THE GOVERNMENT GOT GUTS TO DO IT? 62 years later this democracy of the people, by the people and for the people has been turned against the people. Hiding behind a wall of Privileges, elected representatives mock

Re: [Goanet] MG's failed progrom

Our Bernado, you must understand, is a great guy. He often goes overboard. The student movement had nothing to do with the *death* of the MGP. That party never even attempted a *pogrom* against Goan Catholics. It did, though, try to dis-empower the high *caste* Goan landed gentry, both Catholic an

[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY -2009 NAIROBI -KENYA 23.8.2009

WORLD GOA DAY - NAIROBI, KENYA http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QKPfld9QLHU/SoAuP5xRkBI/Edk/yDS4n3mpPd4/s1600-h/GWS+NAIROBI+-+KENYA.png 000 From: Goan Welfare Society Nairobi Sent: M

Re: [Goanet] Release of Konkani music book today (Sun, Aug 9, 2009 * 4 pm at Kala Academy)

Hi Anthony, 2009/8/10 Anthony S Dennis : > >      Am interested in the vocals - how many CDs are there and whats the price. >      Sorry to trouble you pal >      Anthony S Dennis >      Bombay There are 28 songs covered in the single DVD, with video footage. All played instrumental on the piano.

[Goanet] SWINE FLU AND AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT - 1

How about Samshamani Vati and Mahasudharshan kadha? Thanks for your faith in ayurveda. Most ayurvedic texts including samhitas start with the "Fever" chapter. And hundreds of remedies depending on dosha content of the body when fever is experienced. But when ayurveda is approached, one should use

[Goanet] Outrage against Goa

Subject: Outrage against Goa The outrageous decision of the Goa Government, to give powers to the Panchayat Secretaries instead of elected panchayat representatives; will be the next attempt to destroy whatever is left of Goa. But what amazes me is the cocky attitude of our ruling MLA's, including

[Goanet] God and You

Albert writes:- Isaiah prophet came into the world at least six thousand years before Jesus was born. God predicted about Jesus through Isaiah six thousand years ago when God spoke about a servant of God suffering for the sake of others. Do you know Jesus is our lord ? if it is yes why indulge

Re: [Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa

Excuses, excuses! If you have "flown out of the coop", you have done it because you value your economic interests more than preserving Goa's culture. And guess, what? There is nothing wrong with that. Most of us who live outside Goa, do so for economic reasons, because we have a stronger craving

[Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa

In response to: Message: 12 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:57:20 +0530 From: Frederick [FN] Noronha * http://f5mail.rediff.com/prism/writemail?&mode=mail_to_individual&email=frederi cknoro...@gmail.com&els=c615a33c84fa812edc60f6d9cc06f835> > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Influx of uncontrol

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa (Nisser Dias)

The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa BY NISSER DIAS nisserd...@gmail.com Goa is said to be one most literate state in the country. Yet, for almost twenty years now, we are still discussing and debating the medium of instruction suitable for our children. This seems to be a c

[Goanet] The Epidemic of Pot Arrests in New York City

The Epidemic of Pot Arrests in New York City By Harry G. Levine , AlterNet. Posted August 10, 2009. Marijuana possession is decriminalized in New York State. Nonetheless, New York City makes more pot arrests than any city in the world. http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/141866/the_epidemic_of_po

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Ponda Kala Madir/Auditorium etc

Ponda Kala Mandir/Auditorium   Foudation stone was laid on 26th Jam 1992 Ann completed/Inaugurated after 10 years i.e. on 5th April 2002 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801698700/sizes/l/   entrance http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3800879869/sizes/l/   lobby http://www.fl

[Goanet] The Cry of the Disposessed .

Thank you Diana Pinto for your piece - *The Cry of the Disposessed* . I was both glad and sad to read your article. I sincerely hope that this government's lack of respect for the will of the people that put them in power, backfires. I hope the farmers's protests turn into a serious and effect

[Goanet] Fwd: Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott (GXE)

*GXE seeks Guv, CM response in saving agriculture lands* ** *HERALD REPORTER * *MARGAO, AUG 6 * Four days after holding an impressive rally at the historic Lohia Maidan, the Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott has sought the immediate response of Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat and Goa governor to

Re: [Goanet] Church vs State (formerly Fr Cedric Prakash)

From: Cajetan Alvares Serving God and serving the people is the same thing... Mario responds: Caj, You obviously don't seem to see the difference between a minister doing other "jobs" and a minister, who has taken an oath to serve a particular religion, taking what may be a conflicting oath of

Re: [Goanet] Juvenile comedy

Very well said, Joao. This is the glaring example that there is no government governing Goa. It is an altogether 'FREE FOR ALL' If there was, then what the government does/says is the onliest thing to do/say with all ruling side guns trained at the opposition to defend the government's move

[Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated

Carmen Miranda carmitamiranda at gmail.com Thu Aug 6 03:48:24 PDT 2009 But Mario Goveia’s piece on Obama THE EUPHORIA HAS EVAPORATED forced me to react , as I feel his reactionary political views should not be allowed to be aired here without a challenge, Mario responds: Since it is YOU

Re: [Goanet] The Pope's moral blunders on outsourcing S A Aiyar(Times of India)

From: Mario Goveia > Ooops! Looks like Bosco has stepped in cow-cakes again:-)) > > I wonder what part of my comments above did Bosco fail to understand? Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:40:54 -0400 From: "Bosco D'Mello" The same part that Mario fails to understand; stuff that he writes. Same part.

[Goanet] WORLD DAMAN DAY 2009- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WORLD DAMAN DAY 2009 http://web.me.com/noelgama/wdd09/Press_Release.html World Daman Day ‘09 DAMAN, 8 August 2009: Following the resounding success of the first-ever, WORLD DAMAN DAY last year, the organizers launched into the second year as early as April 2009

Re: [Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated

2009/8/9 Gilbert Lawrence > > > Hi Gabe, > > .. Likely the US-based Goaneter, like some seniors who are > against government- > run health-insurance, has himself a government-run health-insurance called > Medicare parts A, B and D > > > Regards, GL > > > http:

Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality in action

Mario wrote: > > What we see above is a graphic example of the infamous Goan crab > mentality in action: two Goanetters falling over each other to be > critical without having any idea what they are talking about [see link > below]. > Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:34:40 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes Ma

Re: [Goanet] The euphoria has evaporated

Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:35:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo For example, how about this completely weird quote from one Mario Goveia, who claims to be living in the US? "In the meantime, life in the US is terrible and racist. Millions are not covered by health insurance. Millions are dying i

[Goanet] FWD: People do not need housing projects

*Pls see letter in the Navhind Times* ** *http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinions* *People do not Need Housing Projects *THIS is with reference to the news item ‘Criteria for mega projects finalised’ (NT, August 6). With so many building projects around, and Goa’s infrastructure under severe strain, th

[Goanet] Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa

Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:16:37 +0400 From: "Freddy Fernandes" As mentioned we are not against migrants, it's the influx that needs to be curtailed and controlled. It's very much true that these diversions are created by our politicians so that while we are busy debating and fighting between o

[Goanet] Goa news for August 11, 2009

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Expect Rs130cr revenue from Goa Project per yr: Mundra Port - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.comRajeev Sinha, Director, Mundra Port , said that their Goa Project's total cost was at Rs 350 cro

[Goanet] Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009

Whenever the Goa Legislative Assembly passes a Bill which has the consent of all members of the House then it is wise to assume that this piece of legislation has the sanction of not just the elected politicians but also their commercial backers. The passing of the Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bil

[Goanet] Remembering Dr. Olivinho Gomes

Remembering Prof. Olivinho Gomes ? Tomazinho Cardozo He held high positions in the Central Government, he put the foundation of Post-Graduate education in Konkani in the Goa University, he published over 40 books which included research, travelogues, translations and creative writings, he

[Goanet] Congratulations to Francis Rodrigues!

Dear Francis, Heartiest congratulations on the release of your book, 'Greatest Konkani Song Hits Vol.1.' I had made arrangements to attend the release of your book at the Kala Academy but was suddenly indisposed and could not make it. Thank you for opening the gate for Konkani-world to enter

Re: [Goanet] It's Patollio or Patoyo time in Goa

must be the trick is in the pronunciation - like "papillon" in French pronounced papeeyon - so the Bardezkars pronounce it right but spell it wrong = patoyo the Salcettekars spell it right but their pronounciation is wrong! = patollio splitting hair - no kam dhanda! From: joego...@yahoo.co

[Goanet] Club de Goa World Goa Day function

Club de Goa, Brisbane is celebrating ' World Goa Day ' on the 23rd August from 2 - 5 pm at the Warrigal Road State School hall, Eight Mile Plains with club members and friends singing Konkani and other popular songs. If you would like to join in please bring your music instruments and your vo

[Goanet] marathi

Dear Friends & students If you know anyone who can teach Marathi Language please contact us. Thanks & Regards Communicare Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (11Aug09)

*** Horror Movie now showing in Goa *** Death of Panchayati Raj in Goa Directed by CM Kamat & Co. To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Anti-P'yat amendment meet today

Anti-P'yat amendment meet today PANJIM, AUG 10 As the opposition to the latest amendment to the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, is growing, a new organization - Goa Panchayat Democratic Forum - has been floated which will hold its meeting of panchayat members at Azad Bhavan, opposite Majestic Hotel,

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa (Nisser Dias)

A pertinent and very timely article..there is still hope for Goa! Anita mathew. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:46 AM, Goanet Reader wrote: The price of language chauvinism: English education in Goa BY NISSER DIAS Goa is said to be one most literate state in the country. Yet, for almost tw

[Goanet] Third Year Examinations

Third Year Examinations Third Year B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.C.A. students (Old Course) who have not cleared their Third Year Examinations held in April, 2009, are hereby requested to collect the Examinations Forms from the College Office and submit the same duly filled-in, latest by 13th August,

[Goanet] Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009

The passing of the Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009 belongs to this class of law making. To me the Opposition's silence on the issue is the most telling indictment of this Act. Augusto Dear Augusto Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009 did not pass unanimously opposition (BJP) did

[Goanet] EXHIBITION: Sculptures and Drawings of Shri Ganapati

Kerkar Art Complex presents Sculptures and Drawings of Shri Ganapati by Subodh Kerkar 20th to 31st August, 2009 Inauguration on Thursday, 20th August 2009 at 6:30pm Kerkar Art Complex Holiday Street, Gaurawado Calangute Goa 403516 T