[Goanet] Matanhy Saldana RIP

Shocking news, the one voice of change is passed on. Very sad to see one of the few thinking politicians. Long live the father of protest in Goi!! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Su

[Goanet] Goan Modernism

Goan Modernism By Vivek Menezes THE study of Modernism is in total upheaval all over the world. In the past decade, the subject has become particularly fraught with controversy and debate. A new generation of scholars has begun to contest even the most basic assumptions that underlie the way

[Goanet] PRESS STATEMENT FOR KIND FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION

21 MARCH 20112 GOEMCHEA RAKHONDARANCHO AWAZ, along with Goa Environmental Action Group and the Goa Su-Raj Party, condoles the shocking, sudden and untimely passing away of one of the most vocal and 'sensitive to GOA's needs' Social Activist and colleague, Matanhy Saldanha. Our deepest s

[Goanet] Veteran social activist turned politician bids adieu

I was pained to learn about the sad demise of a veteran social activist Mathany Saldanha. His contributions to the fight for protection of rights of the coastal people is his major contribution and will remain an inspiration for generations of activists. The last I actually had any interaction w

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (21Mar12)

~ Majority of MLAs take Oath in English ~ "Teacher says if the Medium of Instruction in the Assembly is English...why is it not in the Schools?" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Wolfango J Dourado obituary

I did a search on Wolf after he died 2pm 19th March 2012 Zanzibar time and came upon an out of date but typically goan discussion about whether Wolf was the only lawyer in Zanzibar or what his actual title was, I don't think I ever got his title right once while he was alive. The devil is in the

[Goanet] Live streaming of Goa Assembly session

To Goanet - Watch the budget session live today (March 21, 11:30 am Goa time) at - http://www.livestream.com/ingoa24x7 r --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Ti

[Goanet] Goan Youth convention

Rose D'Silva is a Goan Travel agent based in the Los Angeles area and has offered her travel agency services (flights, etc.) for those wishing to attend the Goan Youth convention sponsored by Goa Sudharop from Dec 26-31, 2012 in Goa. Even if you are not from the Los Angeles area, Rose can assi

[Goanet] Year 1615 map of Old Capital (Old Goa)

Year 1615 map of Old Capital (Old Goa) I think, I can see 'furis de Milagr’ (Boa Vista) Bon Jesus Santa Monica Nossa Senhora de Monte Sant Domingos St. Agostine Missericordia Imquisissao St. Catherine (Se)   Can you spot more??   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk52/7000760635/sizes/l/in/photo

Re: [Goanet] World's Ten Biggest Employers

So the world's biggest employers are either selling war or providing cheap products to families whose soldiers might be at war or protecting assets acquired in war (oil) or selling unhealthy food which supports health services. WORLD, RIP US Dept of Defense3.2 Peopl

[Goanet] Dear Mr. Parrikar, please ban all religious Pujas at work place

Dear Mr. Parrikar, please ban all religious Pujas at work place ‘Good administration my priority’ Manohar Parrikar, the Chief Minister of Goa Ban all Religious Pujas, Ceremonies or Ladin for that matter, at Govt. work places. Some months ago, we read of a young life lost at hicalim Hospital whi

[Goanet] Rumblings within the allies of UPA II

Rumblings among the allies in UPAII The allies specially the NCP has the right to feel taken for granted the way TMC is pampered and giving it to her tantrums time and again. The Leader of NCP, Mr sharad power is on record that they may have differences of opinion on various issues, but never once

[Goanet] "Goan Engleesh"

> Just as Frederick's ear was "attracted to their innovative use of language", my shrinking memory took me back to my holidays in my ancestral village of Saloi(Salvador-do-Mundo). When playing in a friendly football match on an open field, an oft heard expression was: "shoot men" ( meaning, 'p

[Goanet] Goa news for March 21, 2012

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa determined to crack down on illegal mining: Governor - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI Panaji: Goa Governor K Sankarnarayanan on Tuesday said that the state government is committed to crack do

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Matanhy Saldanha (1948-2012)

Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Matanhy Saldanha (1948-2012)' Matanhy Saldanha, Minister of Environment and Tourism in the brand new government constituted in Goa this week, passed away today in Panjim of a massive heart attack. In Matanhy-bab were joined a keen intellect and

[Goanet] Matanhy Saldanha Goa's hope for a better future is no more

*It is with great sorrow and shock, that I share the very sad news that one of the greastest voice and hopes that we had for our beloved Goa Matanhy Saldanha is no more. He truly was a beloved son of Goa who worked hard to the end for Goa and Goans. * ** *May his wife and loved ones be comforted at

[Goanet] The Goan charade

It is pretty obvious to the discerning that cushions are being laid out to soften the fall of Manohar Parrikar by his fans and supporters. 'Zero tolerance against corruption' cannot begin by giving the fox (Dhavalikar) a free hand in the chicken coop (PWD ministry) with not a peep from his support

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Windows to the City’s Soul – 4

Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Windows to the City’s Soul – 4' Another serving in the current series. All the posts pertaining to Panjim are consolidated here. You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/03/20/windows-to-the-citys-soul-4/ Best re

[Goanet] Capitalism: A Ghost Story

Whew!!! The poster appears confused, He seems to have missed the wood for the trees!!! Regards, ** ** Marshall ** ** ** ** *Indian political activists appear to have invented a weird mixture of left-wing and right-wing ideologies. Anti-capitalism, Marxism, Maoism, non-Hindu religiou

[Goanet] May Manohar Parrikar Prove Worthy

May Manohar Parrikar Prove Worthy Despite the well deserved heavy trashing, it looks like the Congress has not learnt an ounce of lesson, as even the selection of its mere opposition leader had a high end drama and treachery written all over it and not surprising “Pasta mama” had to step in to con

[Goanet] Fw: PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS 2012 [MAY 6, 2012]

- Original Message - From: floriano To: moira-...@googlegroups.com Cc: soter ; csjp...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:49 PM Subject: Fw: PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS 2012 [MAY 6, 2012] Dears, Kindly desregard all these posts regarding the Panchayat Elections conduct on basis of C

[Goanet] World's Ten Biggest Employers

According to the BBC and from reliable, named sources. (Figures are employee millions). US Dept of Defense3.2 People's Liberation Army, China 2.3 Walmart 2.1 McDonalds

Re: [Goanet] "Arrey, you are doing cheating men!"

On 20 March 2012 14:18, Frederick Noronha wrote: > Fr Loiola send me this response, > You are now sent this response on Goanet to be furthering our knowledge, about which we are requiring to learn forthwith? DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes. ---

[Goanet] Shut-up, men! Re: "Arrey, you are doing cheating men!"

I am sitting in a printer's office at the Panjim Market, thinking how much further my research into Konkani-laced English could have gone, had I not made all kinds of commitments on all kinds of projects. But that is life. So as I missed my football-eavesdropping this evening, let me entertain mys

Re: [Goanet] "Arrey, you are doing cheating men!"

Fr Loiola send me this response, with the request to circulate via Goanet: Dear Rico, I can’t resist responding to this. A few years ago, I was approached by my nephew, after I had preached at a wedding mass: “What you threw yaar!” he said. I said, “WHAT?” And then he translates: “Kitem uddoil

[Goanet] re IFFI: Fixing what has been approved?

It is quite stupid that Goan Katlicks were complaining about the clash (of dates) involving IFFI and SFX feast+novena. What are the Katlicks saying? That there should be NO functions (including say cricket) around the feast of SFX? On another note and with the understanding that IFFI is an interna

Re: [Goanet] Regionalism over Nationalism

On 20 March 2012 07:16, wrote: > Interesting chat of Mamata Banerjee with Barkha Dutt. > The high and mighty cannot accept the rule by middle class and commoners. > The feed news to the media. > > > http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/the-buck-stops-here/we-want-i-izzat-i-we-are-not-beggars-mamata-b

[Goanet] Iffi dates changed before new govt: Shantaram

Iffi dates changed before new govt: ShantaramTNN | Mar 20, 2012, 04.32AM IST PANAJI: Union minister of information and broadcasting, Ambika Soni stated that the possibility of hosting Iffi from either November 10 to 20 or from December 5 to 15 is bein

[Goanet] Thinking of booking on Kingfisher? Don't!

Government may cancel Kingfisher Airlines' licence, Ajit Singh says

Re: [Goanet] Our Ladys visitation at Batim, Goa on Sunday 25th march 2012

Please note Mrs Evetta Gomes never did see Our Lady she is misleading the public. -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of joseph fernandes Sent: 20 March 2012 04:25 To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: joego...@yahoo.co.uk Sub

[Goanet] REJOINDER TO "Join The Party"

Reference Kunal Vijayakar on Goa, land of sex,sea and sorpotel and so on! (The Week Mar18, 2012). I was wondering what will it take for this sort of stereotyping and derogatory depiction of goans to end. Just because we are susegad (they do not know the meaning), love music,song and dance and o

[Goanet] Kenya's N.F.D.(Northern Frontier District)

Apropos Gabe's comment, I agree the region was known as the N.F.D. and wonder if this might not have been an unfortunate slip up on Selma's part when transposing the words? For the benefit of our readers, I quote from what that well known American author, Negley Farson, had to say: "*There is on

Re: [Goanet] The Goan charade

Did anyone ever tell us that our Rajan had a 'James Hadley Chase'...'Robert Ludlum'.. what have you 'streak' in him for writing, besides being a splendid, over the average photographer? :-) This is like one of those once started ... 'unputdownable' novels. Indeed Rajan, if you had to a

[Goanet] RS Fernandes

Shikamoo,   Goa is faced with 50 years of kulak rule. The kulakists have done Goa. Now the soultion is to put these kulaks  into a gulag. Including the two I have mentioned.   Asante!   BC       R S Fernandes Looks like the kulaks of Macau haven't heard that all's fair in LOVE and WAR. One man's

[Goanet] Song for the day.

The Chordettes - Lollipop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DuC0tE7V4&feature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes. --- Pr

Re: [Goanet] R.I.P. Dick Lobo

On 20 March 2012 01:50, Mervyn Lobo wrote: > It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing, in Bethlehem, > Palestine on March 19th, 2012 of Diogo Lobo, husband of Tina Lobo, dad to > Mervyn, Beulah and Lois. Pa to Ghislaine, Shimona, Eamonne, Carylye, > Stephen and Elora. > > > > Fune

[Goanet] Regionalism over Nationalism

Interesting chat of Mamata Banerjee with Barkha Dutt. The high and mighty cannot accept the rule by middle class and commoners. The feed news to the media. http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/the-buck-stops-here/we-want-i-izzat-i-we-are-not-beggars-mamata-banerjee-to-ndtv-about-congress-upa/226823?

[Goanet] Koni 2012

Arre baizinha Fred,   Tuka inglish vazunk kolonah. Tuem poilem bharati cheduamchem infanticide  choukashi korchem. Nantar anghor euh donn utram boroipak. Teh prof Puga tumka soglem bandalam fodlim in respect of Macau.   BC   BC, Please give me a list of things I need to do before raising issues