August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
I read all these horror stories about health care in the USA, and also about
health care
August 20 - WORLD GOA DAY
Celebrating the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the
Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992
For a list of World Goa Day events see:
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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details
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Is Jane G. R. equating the purchase of land in Goa by foreigners, with a
foreign invasion ??? This view is Xenophobic at best.
In this modern world, in many democracies, foreigners can invest in property,
whether in the USA, Australia or New Zealand. When the dollar was low and the
Yen was
Not just British families, but ANYONE who wants to buy property in Goa has to
go through excruciating bureaucratic processes to complete a fairly simple
transaction. The process if everything is in order, can take over one year !
I dont want to take the bandwidth to describe the lengthy
Those British families who have chosen to retire in Goa, either build new homes
or buy old homes for renovation, and generally improve the neighborhood. I
have seen many formerly dilapidated homes being taken over, renovated, and
beautiful gardens planted and flower boxes or pots placed.
The
Shrikant Barve:
Doesnt Ayurvedic medicine seek and treat the root cause of the illness, while
Allopathy seeks to alleviate the symptoms so that the body heals itself ?
:-)
Of course I am not a Dotor, and this is intended to instigate some strong
comments from the Dotors on this forum.
:) :)
Well said Ana Maria !
The ground realities here in Goa is that without the thousands of migrant
workers, life would come to a stand still.
We can rave and rant about the migrants in Goa. However, nature abhors a
vacuum. As people have left Goa for
better opportunities elsewhere, migrants from
Good additional advice from Roland Francis on preparing for the monsoons,
EXCEPT for catching and eating Frogs, which is a big NO, NO. Obviously Roland
has been away from Goa for a long time, and is not aware of environmental
issues here. Catching Frogs and eating Frog meat is illegal in Goa.
While I appreciate the fact that Santosh does not believe in Ayurveda, having
received his Scientific training in Western Medicine, I, a former skeptic,
am a strong proponent of Ayurveda in some instances. The proof of the pudding
is in the eating. If it works I will buy it. Of course
Santosh, while Ayurveda may not have been tested according to modern Western
medicine, from a personal perspective I can vouch for the efficacy of Ayurveda
treatments for some medical problems. Psychological or Psychosomatic ? I dont
know. All I know
is that it worked where Western or
I am living in India while getting my income from the USA.
There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason to the current exchange rate
between the USA and India. The Indian economy, while suffering the effects of
the worldwide recession is still in good shape. I cannot imagine the rupee
Great narrative by Tony Fernandes on the Laidanha. In my village at least, the
description in this day and age, fits to a T. I never miss a Laidanha, and
join the singing with gusto, and look forward to the boiled Chonne or chick
peas, and a quick peg of Uraak. I celebrated the Laidanha for
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I like to echo Frederick's comment. I am tired of hearing about religion and
related subjects on this forum unless it is directly related to Goa and Goans.
Religion is a personal matter close to each one's heart. Can we just leave it
there ? If some folks want to discuss religion and
I like to echo Frederick's comment. I am tired of hearing about religion and
related subjects on this forum. Religion is a personal matter close to each
one's heart. Can we just leave it there ? If some folks want to discuss
religion and related topics, perhaps they can create a separate
Poignant memories of life in Tanzania related by Mervyn, brough tears (of joy)
to my eyes.
As a Mwanainchi asili (real son of the Tanzanian soil), having worked with
Mervyn's dad in a bank, and having carried Merv on my lap when he was a little
toto (child in Kiswahili) and having been to many
What is all the ruckus about Sonal Shah having been a member of the VHP ? I
confess that I do not know much about the VHP and all the nuances of Hindutva.
But I dont have a problem if oen wants to profess his love for his religion by
joining such groups, as long as it
does not advocate the
Let me seethere is the Shiv Sena, Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad,
BJP, and the likes of Narendra Modi. Do we need more ?
India's brave Jawans have done their job and done it quite well, despite the
odds.
Now is the time for India to heal and for all Indians and people of Indian
origin to begin the reconciliation process. What better way to do this than to
set up a National Reconciliation Fund to help the
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Thanks Samir for talking about the positive side of Goan life. It is
refreshing to hear good things about Goa after all the negative stuff one reads
about on this forum. I for one, as an
NRI who has returned to Goa to spend most of his retirement time in our
motherland, can vouch for the
I enjoyed Tony de Sa's post on the Goan barber. Just wanted to add a fact.
In the USA where I live for part of the year, I pay US dollars 15(plus tip) for
a rudimentary hair cut for the scant hair I have on my bald head. In rupees
that amounts to about
Rs. 750/- at current exchange rates.
The financial markets are always fickle. However, I cannot say I am unhappy
with the current situation, as my dollars buy a lot more than they did 4 or 5
months ago, prompting me to move some of my money into Inian rupees for my
living expenses for the next few
years and as a hedge against the
That was too funny !! Perhaps the Europeans referred to Goans as Black
Europeans, but to stir the pot a little, here is some information from my
perspective.
I was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. My birth certificate states that I was
born at
the European Hospital and my nationality was
Here is another view of Broadband service in Goa from someone who has
discontinued the service.
With Broadband service my access to the Internet was sporadic and subject to
sudden disconnections. Often times I was unable to get linked to the Internet
at all. I tried at various times of the
Now, now, this is vintage Cecil, stirring up the pot (with or without crabs).
Cecil is well known for his humor. So before anyone takes his post seriously
and starts a tirade, I suggest we take his post with a big pinch of salt !
Having a convention of the Goan diaspora together with Goa based Goans, in Goa
itself makes a lot of sense. I second both Cecil and Wendell. But well
meaning Goans in Goa should take the lead and organize the event, without
Government interference or patronage. The conventions organized by
Kudos and thanks to the organizers of the Goan convention in Toronto.
Unfortunately, family matters prevented me from attending the convention.
Nevertheless, I want to thank the organizers. Having been involved in
organizing events in the past, I know how much work must have gone into
This is indeed a cause for concern. Has the GBA been compromised or bought out
for
30 pieces of silver ? If Soter who is a core member of the GBA does not know
what is going on, who does ? Where are all the other stalwarts of the GBA ?
Sad indeed.
Which army does this so called Captain come from ?. I can guess. It is
probably the superior power that beat the Portuguese to the punch.
Strange arguments made by the captain that every sovereign country has the
right to acquire territory. .
Taking it a step further, does, every sovereign
Ii am so glad to see Goans rising up at the grassroots to protest projects
surreptiously approved and foisted on them without due process with palms
surely being greased along the way to ensure approval of the projects - laws,
regulations and environmental concerns be damned.
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I hope that
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Like Rip Van Winkle, I just worke up from several weeks absence from GoaNet to
discover the news that MP wants to adresss GoaNetters. I am delighted !
Regardless of his politics
and whether one agrees with him or not, to me he is a simple unassuming
person, yet highly intelligent person
Simple economics Mr. Chari ! We cannot stick our heads in the sand and deny
the fact that the price of petroleum products are going up in the international
market. India does not produce enough petroleum to dictate the price, so all
we can do is let the price increase pass through to the
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Primary
For the sake of clarity - the Goa card is not a hand out. One has to pay
Rs. 250/- for the card which I assume is the cost of processing/making the
card. Part of the cost was covered through sponsorship by the State Bank of
India. You do not get a hand out. Shrewd businessman, eyeing the
More power to the Colamb villagers !
When a Government is no longer of the people, for the people and by the
people, the people or aam admi have no other option but to demonstrate and
protest and put an end
to the harm being imflicted upon them. Depending on whose side one is on,
one can
Roland Francis is right on ! I too have serious doubts and reservations about
the Goa card.
and have not applied and do not intend to apply for it, unless and until I
find out if it is useful.
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I wait and watch for and read Rajan Parrikar's postings assidously, as he
echoes my own views, though he writes far more eloquently than I could. I dont
know why anyone would have objections to his postings. Unfortunately, most
Goans have become like the proverbial frog who is placed in a
With all the religious bigotry going around, I am beginning to see some widom
in the words that Religion is the opium of the masses attributed to the late
Soviet dictator, Joseph Stalin.
I am not an atheist. I am a practicing Catholic. But I see dangerous
elements of fanaticism in many
In American slang parlance, there is a saying it aint over till the fat lady
sings.
Now we should not take this literally, the fat lady can be anyone who has
the final say.
So we need to maintain vigilance. Of course our valiant Chief Minister, went
to Delhi and
demanded the
The excitement is palpable, as Goans return to their motherland for the Grand
Global Goans Reunion Dinner Dance on January 19th, when Goans from the diaspora
will meet and dine and dance the night away at the Mandovi Riviera in Panjim.
The event promises to be an exciting one for Goans who
While strongly opposed to SEZs in Goa, I take strong exception to the warning
by some
politicians, for tourists to leave Goa by December 28. Granted, the patience
of Goans is wearing out as the politicians in power continue to play their
games. First it is Industrial Parks, then IT Parks,
While initially a proponent on GoaNet of bringing the subject of caste and the
skeletons of casteeism out of our closetsl I am wondering if this thread will
ever end. I dont mean to make light of the subject. To those who were
impacted by casteeism, the subject I am sure is extremely
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Selma:
(With foot in my mouth, and beer in hand), I think NRG men think that the
chances of finding a virtuous bride are better in Goa than in the USA with
promiscuity more prevalent there than here in Goa. Now you get it ?
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Gabe, according to my unscientific observation and experience, NRG grooms are
no longer in as great a demand by our Goan lasses as they used to be in the
old days. Life in India is too good and many prospective Norros are making
big bucks these days in India itself. So why go to some
Goa will be truly liberated when we are free of the current clutch of
self-serving, money making politicians who hoodwink Aam aadmi at election
time.
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It is time for Goans in Goa and the Diaspora, to unite and stop the wholesale
loot and plunder of Goa, including environmental degradation. I was surprised
to hear from Joe Goa UK that there were two demonstrations against SEZs on the
same day in Goa. Cant we get our act together ?
Viewing the debate, I am convinced that those of us who favor a certain point
of view, will
think that the person articulating their own convictions, won the debate. So
trying to decide who won or who lost is a pointless exercise.
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Never met the man but read his regular postings on this forum. He was
obviously a true son
of Goa, and he and his postings will be terribly missed. May his Soul rest
in Eternal Peace.
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Now, that is a very low blow and an insult to a true Goan who is pointing out
what is happening to Goa. We Goans have become so used to the idignities being
piled on us little by little that we hve become used to it. Reminds me of the
story of the frog in a pot of water
placed on the
Wow ! What a spectacular exchibition of photographs taken all over Goa by
Rajan Parrikar.
He is not a professional photographer, at least that is what I believe, but
the photographs are
excellent, in composition, subject, background etc. His love for Goa shows
in his comprehensive
In December 1961, Goa was liberated from the Portuguese through the Conquest of
Goa by India. We were conquered. Liberated from the Portuguese but Conguered
by India. We Goans were eiither too susegard or too inebriated to fight for
our freedom. Promises by Nehru to maintain the unique
I get my telephone service through the Porvorim telephone exchange, and have
had
Broadband service for the past one year.
The service is sporadic and unreliable. Sometimes it works and sometimes it
does not.
When it does not work, I sometimes,, pull out the power jack from the rear of
I respected Manohar Parrikar when he was the Chief Minister. I thought that he
was a doer.
He ran rough shod over everyone but got things done. We need people like him
sometimes.
However, when he started to play the communal card by releasing a VCD which
would lead
the common person to
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