John Fernandes Quepem
Taking cognizance of Herald Report dated 24/10/2009 a concerned Citizen of
Quepem Adv. Fredrick Pereira in the interest of public has filed a complaint
before Sub-Divisional Magistrate Quepem requesting therein to stop the mining
transportation plying over the bridge.
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dogs on leashing
crave attention,
mass barking in
a chain reaction!
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I think it works this way..
Mankod = man + kod
Where, man = human
Kod = like (may be in some other language. A combo ? probably )
Similarly makod = ma + kod
Where ma = shortened version of man
Kod = like
Therefore, mankod = makod
Blasio
From: domval...@hotmail.com
To: goa...@goanet.org
Dear Dr. Joyce,
Wish we could help from here - but we are really very far. Over here we have
data base of all blood donors who are free from any ailments. Consequently
we are able to respond to any situation in less than 30 minutes. Think of
creating a data base that will be able to reach the
Reign of fanatics
Joel Morais, Cuncolim
Some time ago, some fanatic organisations were trying to get a ban on
well-known artist Subodh Kerkar’s painting exhibition at Goa but finally the
exhibition was a grand success. Also the ‘Da Vinci Code’ was banned. Is our
faith so weak that a film can
Hi
I have formed a group called Goan_IT_professionals on Linkedin.com
The idea is to gather Goan IT professionals from the world over in one
forum. I am hoping that in due course this could lead to a pressure group that
can help bring about IT industry in Goa. Also, this can be a database of
Here's an online solution that really works well: http://indianblooddonors.com/
But it's only for India (including Goa). FN
Dear Members Friends,
An appeal from Audrey D'Souza ( Beryl's daughter):-
Beryl Dias is admitted at Nairobi Hospital after breaking her leg following
a fall. She is
Sub: goa on wikipedia.I apologise if there is a previous post on this topic,
but as was goin through goa page on wikipedia, definitely felt it could be
better.. and more accurate esp when it says Goa was under moghuls... :((
everyone please do contribute...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa
http://goabookworm.wordpress.com/
Bookworm: bookworm_...@yahoo.com
PAITHONA PERCEPTIONS: Books in the classroom are not enough
October 23, 2009 at 4:49 pm (activity, books, school-based, volunteering) · Edit
Books in the classroom are not enough. Following the book treasury
program in
The Accidental Activist - To Die For
Venita Coelho has raised a crucial issue in crucial times for Goa and
Indiain general.
It is indeed time for a showing of hands of people who are willing to fight
for what is still left in Goa, before it is too late. The spirit that
brought people together
A new organization is in the making or should be! A creative center of
volunteers need to go into action by forming an organization of people who
live in Goa and have the interest of Goans at heart. An obvious area to
start with would be the tourism sector where ideas are not linked to a high
Why you asking such stupid questions no? Are you a makod no?
Caj.
*(words for monkey in Konknni?*
*moi-mogan,* * * * * * * * Domnic Fernandes*)
Stupid question or not, that reply was rude :-) FN (descendent of a makod!)
2009/10/28 Cajetan Alvares cajul...@googlemail.com:
Why you asking such stupid questions no? Are you a makod no?
Caj.
*(words for monkey in Konknni?*
*moi-mogan,* * * * * * * * Domnic Fernandes*)
--
Frederick
Goa BJP leaders support us: Sanatan Sanstha
October 28th, 2009 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS Tell a Friend -
Bharatiya Janata Party Panaji, Oct 28 (IANS) Goa Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) leaders like Manohar Parrikar have expressed support for
the Sanatan Sanstha, the Hindu outfit blamed for the
http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=Newslist=goanetinfo=2009-Octoberpost_id=185086Stupid
question or not, that reply was rude :-) FN (descendent of a
makod!)2009/10/28
Frederick Noronha
--
Reply: Was NOT rude.
You answered my question and yet say that the reply was rude.
You are a descendant
I wasn't even talking about over-charging Samir. (The taxi-driver who
overcharges heavily probably makes far-less than his counterpart in
Mumbai, who earns on a higher turnover, lower margin.)
The Goan fast food I eat at Santa Cruz (near the church) or at
D'Silva's in Miramar is extremely good
I agree with Cheryl's article.
If there have to be migrants (and due to constitutional laws we cannot debar
them), whose fault is it. In California (which I visit frequently) there is
a lot of Hispanic migrant population working as labourers, gardeners house
cleaners, maids, and all kind
Venita Coelho:
A year ago there excitement over the alleged naxalite with a Goan
connection. Arun Fereira was arrested from Bandra and held by the police.
Arun was educated at St. Xaviers college and again, a world removed from
what you would imagine a naxal to be. There are more Goan
Dear AMCHI BHAS lovers,
There are numerous words in AMCHI BHAS that are spelt and/or pronounced
differently by different sections of Goans depending on factors such as the
areas they come from or the people they have associated with. Makodd/mankodd is
one of them. (Please note the double d at
In response to:
Message: 7
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:38:10 +0400
From: Blasio Fernandes blasio.fernan...@emirates.com
To: goa...@goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] Request for words for monkey in Konknni
Mankod or Makod is one and the same, hetem belongs to the same family but
slightly different the
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The 'Devanagari' word 'Maakad' comes from the Sanskrit word 'Markat'
for a monkey.
In Sanskrit, I think it means someone who is playful or mischievous.
2009/10/27 Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com:
Domnic,
I think 'makod' is derived from the Portuguese 'macaco, macaque'.
But in
After striking a conversation
with the cops, they requested the men in khaki to move a truck parked on the
side of the road. When ignored, they taunted the men on duty: “Kitem korta
re tumi? Toddta?” (What are you doing here? Whiling away your
time?)
Yes, young Bernice, you have ignored political correctness...
Not all kind of lowly jobs but, rather, all kind of LOWLY PAID
jobs..., worse, jobs...not at all paid...
I am informed that at least one minister in Goa resorts to free
labour, on demand, for services rendered by him to his block
Samir, when you translate this into English (specially in its full
form), it would sound rather crude. But, I think, this is the style in
which Konkani is used much of the time.
Levels of vulgarity probably vary from language to langauge. So does
the acceptability of it.
For that matter, Valmiki
--- On Wed, 10/28/09, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote:
Had Jesus Christ lived today, possibly he too would have
been branded a ‘naxalite’. There are many commonalities between
Christianity and Marxism.
This is an incredible statement! Do mainstream Goan religious folk
Talking photos: More Panjim/Miramar pics
This open grave lying here for more than a week now
Night
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim3/4040375008/
day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim3/4050776987/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim3/4050775589/
Near
Tiatr TEAG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6ifOeOpa-0
with Rocky dias, William de Curtorim etc
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
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Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
*** Action against Sesa Goa only after probe: Khurshid - Press
Trust of India
ess Trust of IndiaNew Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The government today
said any action, if warranted, would be taken
Folks,
Check out this one minute video of my favourite singer, song writer and
choreographer.
See for yourself why my US republican in-laws agreed that she was their
favourite entertainer in Hawaii.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=998SUmPdZZs
Mervyn1650Lobo
MARY, the Chosen One
(A Musical Evening)
India's Jazz Legend Braz Gonsalves, a host of Goa's renowned musicians and 'the
Herald of the Gospel, the inspirational Brazilian Congregation are all set to
rock
the stage with, MARY, the Chosen one, a Musical Evening on Saturday, October
31,
2009,
Salgaocar Sports (Goa) competed at MUPC 2009 in Manchester
Wendy Fernandes
For all Goan football enthusiasts, you will be interested to know that our very
own
Salgaocars from Goa qualified to participate in the Manchester United Premier
Cup
(MUPC) football tournament which took place from
Dear Blasio,
Thanks for providing an interesting combination of English+Konkani word,
mankod. -
man = human; kod = like. We look forward to learning more such combinations of
English-Konkani words.
As far as I know, the Goan Konkani word for monkey is makod. However, in
Karnataka
they call
Publication: News.xinhuanet.com
Date: October 23, 2009
URL: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-10/23/content_12303407.htm
A famous Indian journalist and publisher revealed the true reality of
China's Tibet here on Thursday, refuting lies made by the Dalai Lama and his
separatist followers.
[Goanet] Request for words for monkey in Konknni
MAKODD is the right word.
HETEM is another Makodd family
Hetim (pl) are not usually seen in Goa but seen many around Bangalore,
Hill stations, Bombay Elephanta Caves opp. Gate way or opp Taj. Etc
At Amboli ghats or water fall near Goa, you
*http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29195cid=13*
**
*No jobs for Goans
R Fernandes, Margao
*The arrest of the customs employee from Vasco for duping Goans of 8 crores
under the garb of providing them jobs at the Dabolim airport helps us to
draw some inferences:
1. Goans are willing to work
Goa's Cinderella Man set for prized French gig
Preetu Nair, TNN 28 October 2009, 04:58am IST
PANAJI: He wasted the best years of his life doing drugs on the streets of
Colaba.
After being thrown out of home at 15 for his addiction, this Class VIII dropout
survived doing odd jobs in Mumbai,
Colouring the past
By CLARA A RODRIGUES
Thursday, 29 October 2009 01:36
It is sometimes heartening to come across people who actually snub social
security
and convention when it comes to pursuing something that has always been close
to the
heart.
Meet Bernadette Gomes and you will understand
Doctors please help me! I live all alone
Yes, I do have my family
I have my beloved wife
I have my grown up children
Yet, I live all alone.
I have our ancestors’ house
But I don’t live there
I am not in an old age home either
I live all alone.
Now, you may say..
Not in the house. nor old
From: Samir Kelekar
I have formed a group called Goan_IT_professionals on Linkedin.com
The idea is to gather Goan IT professionals from the world over in one forum.
I am hoping that in due course this could lead to a pressure group that can
help
bring about IT industry in Goa. Also, this
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