Re: [Goanet] Aryan Goa !

I like your comments Fred - refreshing in this world of "pure wool" (an expression once used in Quebec, perhaps still is) and "commoners" finding their princes. > From: fredericknoro...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 00:51:42 +0530 > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org > Subject: Re: [Goanet] A

Re: [Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on People's preparedness & participation in Disaster Management in Goa.

People's preparedness for disaster management? Is this some kind of a joke?? Where is the people's gorment??? Sleeping??? And has Goacan been appointed as the Gorment's agent on this issue ??? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Recently we heard that this gorment is go

[Goanet] COLUMN: Films and civil society: Standing up against the easy response

Films and civil society: Standing up against the easy response By Jason Keith Fernandes Selma Carvalho, author of Into the Diaspora Wilderness is one of Goa’s brave new voices. Hers is a brave voice because she dares to speak truths that her audience does not particularly like to hear. The cas

Re: [Goanet] Pictures of dead Bin Laden won't be released....

Please do not blame the USofA. If they're creating a permanent state of seige, it's only because the economy needs it (gold too!) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_arms_economy FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-ind

[Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed?

Fr Ivo, This very man who is now "beatified" and whom you so effusively praise, played the main role in the cover-up of the church's massive child abuse scandals. The word 'abuse' is mild and misleading. It should really be called child rape and destruction of lives but that is a digression.

Re: [Goanet] Matanhy et 'Overseas citizen have no right'

Dear Friends, We must thank Matanhy for expressing his concerns for OCIs.  What comes to my mind is, by granting  OCI status to persons of Indian origin, Government of India has brought on record those who have relinquished Indian citizenship.  This will enable the Government to check their hol

[Goanet] Goan language before 1961 B. C. E.

Goa most likely had Austro-Asiatic and Dravidian settlers before the Indo-Aryans arrived. So extinct languages of these earlier settlers such as Mundari (Austro-Asiatic) and Naiki (Dravidian) might have been spoken in Goa. Cheers, Santosh --- On Fri, 5/6/11, Frederick Noronha wrote: > > So w

[Goanet] Goa and the legend of Parashuram

Parashuram, an avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu let an arrow (bann ) fly from the top of a hill in Kushasthali (Cortalim) and the arrow fell in Bannahalli ( halli means village ) i.e. Benaulim. The Sindhusagar ( now known as Arabian Sea ) seawaters receeded and a land called Gomantak (Goa) was form

[Goanet] NEWS: Tracing Goan roots via DNA and ancient records (Yahoo, IANS)

Tracing Goan roots via DNA and ancient records By Indo Asian News Service | IANS – Tue, May 3, 2011 Panaji, May 3 (IANS) Where did the ancestors of today's Goans come from? Which routes did they take to arrive at this tourist paradise? A new book authored by a Switzerland-based Goan scientist ans

[Goanet] NEWS: Goa village stands up to powerful mining lobby (Devika Sequeira, Deccan Herald)

Residents keep day-long vigil to stop trucks from transporting ore Goa village stands up to powerful mining lobby Devika Sequeira, CAUREM (QUEPEM), May 6, DHNS: A convoy of over a hundred empty trucks is lined up for a police inspection on the road from Sulcorna to Quepem impeding the flow of traf

[Goanet] Pledge in Konkani

Pledge in Konkani Bharat Des mhozo, Desant kon nhoi konancho. Guirest anikui Guirest zait assa, Konank ugdass hena goribancho. Guirest dol'ta jhellear, Gorib babdo bosla sompear. Guirestak nidh pod'na nidonk gellear, Ube ravon goribanchea mat'tear,Chod'don vochonk chintat Sorgar. Nit

Re: [Goanet] Politicians from Goa, assets, liabilities, criminal cases...

Selma has missed my point. Creating hot air in cyberspace is easy. Talking in *very general terms* or without any inaccuracy is easy. It can also be counterproductive, and undermine the legitimacy of dissent/criticism. (Somedays back Manuel 'Duketa' Taveres was calling Goa "the most corrupt of all

[Goanet] Blessed John Paul II

BLESSED JOHN PAUL II * IVO DA CONCEIÇÃO SOUZA (Margão) “Santo Subito! (Soon a Saint)” were the words to be read on several plackards on the day of the death itself of Pope John Paul II. They were the wish of the people who admired and loved him, in particular the youth. Today he is

Re: [Goanet] Politicians from Goa, assets, liabilities, criminal cases

Selma should realize that education is not a criteria for any Indian to be elected to the assembly or parliament.. As long as a MP or MLA is not convicted of any crime, the person can continue to hold his noble seat. Poolan Devi, the Bandit Queen, got elected to parliament. Can there be any better

Re: [Goanet] Politicians from Goa, assets, liabilities, criminal cases...

 Carvalho wrote: 'Ministers with criminal cases can continue to ADJUDICATE the law of the land' . (Caps added) COMMENT: Hello!? I know that the UK was trying to modify their system of elections. Did they (instead) modify the English language? jc

Re: [Goanet] Politicians from Goa, assets, liabilities, criminal cases...

  Frederick Noronha wrote: But what is the use of merely taking pot shots in very general terms over cyberspace? It would make a lot of sense if some citizens' panel had undertaken a detailed analysis of each claim, and showed up the obvious loopholes FN, pl

[Goanet] ONLY TWO GOA GOVT OFFICIALS BOOKED FOR CORRUPTION IN 2010

In 2010 only two government officials were booked by the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Goa Government. This has been revealed in the information furnished under the Right to Information Act by the Goa Government’s Directorate of Vigilance. The two officials booked for corruption are Mr. P.K.Patida

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Some City news in Pics

Talking Photos: Some City news in Pics   May I help you? Information kiosk on the pavements Miramar beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5695746214/sizes/l/ earlier, at Miramar beach we had this from Goa Tourism http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/4852501028/ This one at KTC Panj

Re: [Goanet] "Konkani" before 1961

Dear Prof Borges, Thanks for your reply and pointing out to the book. But, for the purpose of continuing this debate here, what would be *your* reply? If take the debate from the online world to the printed page, it wouldn't allow as many to participate. FN On 5 May 2011 09:57, Sebastian Borges w

[Goanet] GOA OBIT: Audrey Dias Almeida (Porvorim), Fr Anil Soares, SJ

Audrey Dias Almeida (Porvorim), teacher, Govt HS. b 1967. W/o Newton (UK) Expired suddenly at Cheltenham. Funeral Alto Betim May 8. Carlos Albino Noronha (1933-2001), tenth death anniversary. From wife Filomena, children and their families. Adelaide Miranda e Dias, relict of Eusebio Mereciano Dia

[Goanet] Child should Learn Konkani

Hi Goanetters, We all should allow our children to learn English Medium and one Konkani Book with Roman and Devnagri script print side by side (one page Devnagri other page Roman script). No child will be left behind without knowing Konkani Language. Every child has his/her own choice to learn

[Goanet] INSTALLATION OF CHINESE DOPLER RADAR AT PANAJI MATEREOLOGICAL CENTRE STALLED

*SHANTARAM NAIK M.P.* *(Member of Rajya Sabha)* *GOA ADDRESS:* *2137, Near Swami Math, Gogol,* *Margao, GOA 403 602* *Tel: 0832-2759555* *Fax: 0832-2724136* *9422439990* *DELHI ADDRESS: * *602, **BRAHMAPUTRA**, * *12-13, Dr. BISHAMDAS Marg, * *Near Gol Dak Khana, * *New Delhi**.* *De

[Goanet] Candids in Vagator

To Goanet - http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2011/05/07/candids-in-vagator/ Regards, r

Re: [Goanet] Politicians from Goa, assets, liabilities, criminal cases...

Roland, These figures are as obviously stated by politicians during the elections. As we all know, under-declaring is a chronic problem. If you click on each name, you will get details about their acknowledged assets and the worth of each. But what is the use of merely taking pot shots in very gen

[Goanet] Fw: YouTube - Fiddler on the roof - If I were a rich man (with subtitles)

First in the series of West End and Broadway shows. "If I were a rich man" from 'Fiddler on the Roof' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBHZFYpQ6nc

Re: [Goanet] Is Goa doomed?

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:53:38 -0700, Gabe Menezes wrote: <<>> ANS : I am confused myself, as both sides of the coin are same… Maybe it should read : “ Here we see two same sides of a coin….” On Thu May 5 16:27:11 PDT 2011 manuel tavares duketa at bell.net wrote: <<>> Dr. Ferdin

[Goanet] Daily Grook #944

DAILY GROOK #944 BEAU WOE by Francis Rodrigues she could not sack either darling guy, they neck-and-neck were her beau'tie! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of

[Goanet] Song for the day

Bobby Rydell-Forget Him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTg3fbYGuY4&feature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on People's preparedness & participation in Disaster Management in Goa.

-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 13th May from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apa

[Goanet] Politicians from Goa, assets, liabilities, criminal cases...

This list clearly disputes Mr Coutinho's statement that Goa is doomed. In Goa, obviously someone with a 5th or 10th standard education can amass a fortune worth over crores. No where else in the world is this possible ergo Goa is not doomed it is headed into the 21st century as a confident state