[Goanet] Goanet] India has more cellphones than toilets

I do not think relating Telephones to Toilets is absurd. It reflects where our priorities lie. In India perhaps the phone is a status symbol and therefore if one has a phone, it is a matter of prestige but before one commits to the phone, one must think of one's cleanliness and this is a field i

Re: [Goanet] Locu Sinai

This post is even more confusing.  1548 is a part of the 1540's.  But why do we need to "believe"? Are written records not available? Afonso de Albuquerque is reported to have married off the widows of Adilshahi warriors to his Portuguese soldiers.  Were these women not baptized before their mar

[Goanet] Latin Connection live at Cavala!

Latin Connection is a new band formed by bassplayer Colin D'Cruz with the intention of reviving the sound of Goa's Latin American roots. The band features Zezinho Fernandes on vocals and guitar, Lester Godinho on drums and percussion Darryl Rodrigues on keyboards and Colin D'Cruz on fretless bas

Re: [Goanet] Status of our State and Country

We all agree that we have a modernizing government that is beset by a crude political class, a malignant bureaucracy and a pre-modern citizenry. As such, even though the government pursues enlightened policies, the ship of state seems to be caught on the rocks of casteism, communalism and corr

[Goanet] UP, UP AND HIGH... GALLANT GOANS IN THE SKY

on Cdr Clarence Joseph D'Lima: This is something. I often wonder why our politicians (even the Goan ones) cannot make small gestures (even in utter fakery since most will people will see them as genuine) to recognize such efforts. Perhaps no one cares. Its like, Kay mota parakram tyani kela (Mar).

Re: [Goanet] UP, UP AND HIGH... GALLANT GOANS IN THE SKY

Dear Marshall, Thank you for the correction about Wg Cdr Clarence D'Lima Marg. The info was given to me by his first-cousin who I guess is also on this list. I referred to John Lobo in my Feb 28 piece (should be available in Goanet archives) -- and how he carried Morarji Desai and son Kantibhai in

[Goanet] Archbishop on Harrassment of Christians

Dear Goanetters, I am publishing the letter of the Archbishop Leo Cornelio, SVD about the persecutions of the Christians in M.P. and A.P. Let him speak from his heart. I do believe him. Let others take their own decision. Let the truth prevail! Regards. Fr.Ivo From: archdiocebpl bhopal To:

[Goanet] Bachchans eyeing summer home in Aldona?

Bachchans eyeing summer home in Aldona? HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, APRIL 20 The quiet village of Aldona is slowly turning into a popular destination for high-profile personalities that include actors, writers and models. And, the latest buzz that has excited residents is the possibility th

Re: [Goanet] Aao twist karen_Manna Dey :: Rock and Roll - Lets twist again - Chubby Checker

Frederick Noronha wrote: quoting: http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005571.html Ina Mina Dika is from the 1957 movie Aasha. The music director was C.Ramachandran, who also composed . COMMENT: The first name of the late music director was Ramchandra. It was easier for him to jus

[Goanet] Cut Evil at Root (Goa)

It is good to see many activists spending their valuable time for the benefit of Goa & Goans, while many other Goans are dormant, enjoying their corrupt benefits and will wake up only too late. I suggest that that these genuine activists consider cutting evil at its root i.e. target these corrupt p

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (22Apr10)

"Won a Lottery...to buy this Car?No...selling 'Mineral' water bottles..." To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

This sounds better argued, though I'm not willing to buy into the science/medicine-can-do-no-wrong logic. The argument by adjective [1] continues though ("false" statements, "warped" logic, "falsely" claims, besides "tarnish"). Gilbert, I appreciate your approach of being critical of the field you

[Goanet] 22nd April is Earth Day

- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed. -

[Goanet] M. Boyer To Be Remembered

M. Boyer To Be Remembered Photo: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kE1UR2c48w101cqu9QsAQQ?feat=directlink Konkani Singer Bab Andrew D’Souza in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa will stage a musical programme in different parts of Goa. The musical programme entitled ‘Padmashree M. Boy

[Goanet] Goa news for April 22, 2010

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sesa Goa Profit Increases on Higher Iron-Ore Demand From China - BusinessWeek Sesa Goa Ltd., India's biggest iron-ore exporter, said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled on higher deman

[Goanet] Goa (india) community association in Qatar --membership-- how to go about it

Goa (india) community association in Qatar --membership-- how to go about it Goa (india) community association in Qatar --membership-- how to go about it I am an Indian from the state of Goa, i wish to enroll as member of Simon D'Silva's, Goan Welfare Association (GWA) in Qatar. Can anyone guide

[Goanet] Navelim play with black armbands; Mar oons bow out: NYC Trophy‏

:::Kuwait Indians mourn the death of ex-footballer Peter Colaco::: Navelim play with black armbands;Maroons bow out: NYC Trophy :::Report by Gasper Crasto for www.goa-world.com/ (Tel. No. 9950 2686)::: Kuwait: Hosts Navelim Youth Centre (NYC) played with black armbands while a minute's sil

Re: [Goanet] Aao twist karen_Manna Dey :: Rock and Roll - Lets twist again - Chubby Checker

Venantius, Thanks for your post... Googling for some links took me to the following: We the Goans… http://musafiri.rediffblogs.com/ Bombay's Watson's Hotel had been host to India's first cinema screening on July 7, 1896, a show that advertised itself as "living photographic pictures in life-sized

[Goanet] Borges-bab, poilim oxir mon, atam oxir nodor?

Bhou manestamno, Manadik Sebastian Borges-babachea kensank pirayen chuno marla dekun tanche pirayek ami man diunkuch zai, punn tacho orth, te boroytat titlem-i sarkem asa ani tem ami sotmandunk zai oso nhoi. Kiteak, te boroytana apnnak dista tench (sot naslolem) manddtat ani aplea choddxea borou

[Goanet] Good Policy

This article is from the blog res gestae (www.rajivndesai.blogspot.com ) you can reach the person managing the list at i...@comma.in Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Good Policy Need Governance I

[Goanet] Aao twist karen_Manna Dey :: Rock and Roll - Lets twist again - Chubby Checker

>From my pal Sunil Khushalani: Mehmood and R.D.Burman wanted Manna Dey to sing "Rock and Roll". They come to him with the following song and want him to sing like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWaJ0s0-E1o Manna Dey is unsure he can do this. R.D.Burman is sure and does not give up on him; he

[Goanet] Saluting the real son of Goa

Saluting the Real Son of Goa Posted: 20 Apr 2010 09:29 AM PDT The resounding verdict of the Opinion Poll held on 16th Jan 1967 saved Goa and Goans from being gulped by its big neighbor Maharashtra . Though all out attempts were made by the first Chief Minister of Goa late Dayanand

[Goanet] Imprisoning Forest in Goa

I was in Colamb, Sanguem today and met up with Avelino Antao, a farmer in a Forest village for past decades in his forested surroundings. As we began talking about mining suddenly two officers of Goa Forest department crossed the nearby road. Avelino then started a conversation on state of fo

[Goanet] M Boyer's Songs Musical Show by Bab Andrew

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4540656160/sizes/m/ M Boyer Musical Show by Bab Andrew   Konkani Singer Bab Andrew D’ Souza in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa will stage a musical programme in different parts of Goa.   The musical programme entitled ‘Padmashree M. Boyer han

[Goanet] UP, UP AND HIGH... GALLANT GOANS IN THE SKY

Valmiki Faleiro: * Wg Cdr Clarence Joseph D'Lima, VSM in 1973.Commanded the New Delhi-Tezpur flight carrying Prime Minister Morarji Desai and others that crash-landed near Jorhat on 04 Nov 1977. All passengers survived, all five aircrew died. No awards bestowed despite their evident self-sacrifice

[Goanet] Blasting in Colamb mine

According to the reports received from Milagrine Antao in Colamb Fomento mining company carried on blasting of explosives inside the Hiralal Khodidas mine yesterday April 20, 2010 at around 9.00 am. It may be noted that blasting inside the mine is banned by law. In order to confuse people of

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

Frederick Noronha wrote: PS: This cannot be denied: "I certainly realize that many of us have benefited greatly from modern medicine, but I also realize that many of us have been hurt greatly from it too." Dear FN, Please do expand on the above which you contend "cannot be denied". How has mo

[Goanet] RTI rules for Indian citizen abroad

Friends, There is an important issue pertaining fees under the RTI rules for Indian citizen abroad. It pertains to the absence of procedure/rules for payment of RTI fees in foreign currency from abroad. Because of this the Indian citizen living abroad are finding it much difficult to be a part of

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

--- On Wed, 4/21/10, Santosh Helekar wrote: > >Please see the following > website owned by the author Dana Ullman on which he > publicizes homeopathy and sells homeopathic books, > pamphlets, CD-ROMs, etc. I cannot call him a homeopath > because he has no degree in homeopathy, and is not qualified

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

Noronha has mischaracterized my post in his response appended below. So in making false statements about what I have written in it, by his own warped logic, Noronha has attempted to tarnish me, the author of my post. My comments were directed at Huffington Post and the article published in it.

[Goanet] Great e-paper from Goa's Herald newspaper

The Herald online edition seems to have outdone The Navhind Times, with a fantastic e-paper. I am really enjoying reading the Herald, online. http://www.oheraldo.in/E-Paper Naguesh Bhatcar

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

Santosh Helekar wrote: > It looks like Huffington Post has become a full-fledged dishonest > pseudoscientific operation. How embarrassing that a silly > diatribe from a publicist and salesman for homeopathy is posted > as a serious article questioning the scientific nature of > modern medicine?

[Goanet] Goa police on lookout for LTTE cadres, sympathisers

Goa police on lookout for LTTE cadres, sympathisers Police are keeping an eye on Sri Lankan Tamils possibly working on fishing trawlers and in the mushrooming hotel industry in coastal Goa after the union home ministry warned of infiltration by surviving cadres of the decimated Tamil Tigers. 'The

[Goanet] Locu Sinai

The reference below relates to the conversion of Locu Sinai. It is believed that conversions started in 1540's   Documentação Indica, vol. I, doc. 50, pp. 325-327; Padre Silva Rego, op. cit., vol. IV, pp. 131-132   BC

Re: [Goanet] BA flts etc - Update II

On 20 April 2010 14:57, JoeGoaUk wrote: > Last updated 13:45 - 20 April 2010 (BST) > > Following the latest information from NATS (National Air Traffic Service) > about the path > of the volcanic ash affecting UK airspace, we regret we have: > • cancelled all shorthaul flights on Tuesday 20 Apr

Re: [Goanet] How Scientific is Medicine?

It looks like Huffington Post has become a full-fledged dishonest pseudoscientific operation. How embarrassing that a silly diatribe from a publicist and salesman for homeopathy is posted as a serious article questioning the scientific nature of modern medicine? Cheers, Santosh --- On Tue, 4/

[Goanet] India has more cellphones than toilets

I believe the ratio of toilets to cellphones may have improved since 61. There are so many cumaos in Goa.   BC I wonder what the report has to say about the developed countries.  It seems to me that there is an implication that the developed countries have more toilets than phones.  Of course, th