Mon, Jul. 7th, 2008, 05:58 am
'Elsewhere'... a widely known "best-kept secret"
Dabolim-based fashion photographer Denzil Sequeira's place. At Morjim in Pernem taluka. OPENQUOTE: The old Portuguese Colony of Goa lies on the west coast of India. 'Elsewhere' is one of Goa's best kept secrets. The road follows the Chapora River down stream through fishing hamlets before turning north. From here it winds through fields full of rice, chillies and onions before climbing on to the plateau giving breathtaking views of the beach and ocean. A few kilometers further on you will drop down and follow the shoreline until a Creek forces the road to turn inland. Stop here to admire the view because ahead lies 'Elsewhere'. CLOSEQUOTE http://www.aseascape.com/
Sun, Jul. 6th, 2008, 04:36 pm
By George!
George Menezes, the humour writer and human resources guru, has come up with a website of its own. Great going, and neat use of new communication technology for a very readable writer, who turns 80 in some months time!
Menezes wrote to say: "It will contain humour, inspirational pieces, opinion pieces, management and others." He argued that "freelancing is becoming difficult" these days, as journos are increasingly allowed to use their bylines, and writers need to compete with advertising taking up more space.
"I want more people to be able to read what I write including lots of old fans who say 'You are not writing enough,' or 'Missed your piece which I am told appeared in the TOI Goa Edition two days ago'," he told me.
One felt sad to read George saying, "Most important, I do not have many years left...." For once, I hope he's wrong.
Three cheers to the man who has brought many a laugh to our faces, and helped others understand the complex place that is Goa. See his site at georgemenace.com or email him at writer.george@gmail.com Sun, Jul. 6th, 2008, 12:59 am
Few expat Goan links
A blog on a community of expat Goans: http://goanswindon.blogspot.com/Just a single post though. And a link to the Asian Chaplaincy, here [1] This page takes me to some other expat Goan links: BMX Canada [2], Casa de Goa in Lisbon (Portugal) [3], Edmonton Goan Association [4], Goan Overseas Association in Toronto[5], Goan Overseas Association in Victoria-Australia[6], Goan Overseas Association-Sydney[7], Goans of Mumbai[8], Goaday[9], MelGoans-Australia[10], Youth For Goa.In[11] Some seem to have only skeletal info, probably created to build links and info in the future about these themes. [1] http://whatsongoanworld.blogspot.com/2008/04/asian-chaplaincy-london-uk.html[2] http://www.bmx2004.com/home.html[3] http://www.casadegoa.org/[4] http://www.casadegoa.org/[5] http://www.goatoronto.com/[6] http://www.goa-vic-melbourne.org/[7] http://www.our-goa-nsw.org/alliance.html[8] http://goansofmumbai-india.blogspot.com/[9] http://www.goaday.com/[10] http://www.melgoans.com/[11] http://www.youthforgoa.in/Sun, Jul. 6th, 2008, 12:58 am
Goan Convention blog
http://2008goanconvention.blogspot.com/OPENQUOTE: Workshops, discussions and presentations at the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus from July 23rd-25th. Featuring Wendell Rodricks (Goa), Victor Rangel-Ribeiro (US), Dean D'Cruz (Goa), Helga DoRosario-Gomes (US), Joaquim Goes (US), Ben Antao (Canada), Nasci Caldeira (Australia) Cornel DaCosta (UK) and many more familiar names. VISIT FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES!!! CLOSEQUOTE Thu, Jan. 31st, 2008, 01:15 pm
The Origin and Spread of Gauda Saraswats - Part I by Suryakant Kamath and interesting essay: I have ventured to undertake this writing at the kind invitation extended by the Sri Gokarna Parthagali Matha as a love's labour. But this is not written with a view to create any empty pride among the members of the community to make them consider that we as brahmins are a superior race, or that Saraswats are superior to other brahmins. Such an attitude is meaningless in the modern world. History is written to help us only to know at what stage of the evolution of the human society we live, and whether we are progressing. History is studied to learn lessons, help us understand ourselves and our surroundings and to examine whether the institutions (social, religious and communal) that we have evolved are better ones. At times, the past may inspire us to aspire for higher things. It may provide us inspiration to lead a better life by being more useful to the community, society and the country. It may also help us know in case we are leading a life far inferior than our be gone generation, how we can improve ourselves. Let us not even for a moment take pride in our past unnecessarily, without being worthy of that past and thus tread the slippery path of our fall. Empty pride is a symptom of mental sickness. Let us not be victims of such a disease. My interest in the subject is as old as thirty years. W Sat, Jan. 5th, 2008, 12:15 am
Leonard Fernandes' links...
Some interesting links from Leonard Fernandes who runs an interesting books related site, straight out of Gogol, Margao. He's also into POD (print on demand). I recently tried Leonard's service (for a book that required only 20 copies to be printed). I was impressed by his service -- prompt, efficient, neat (looks better than a book!), timely and affordable (a bit higher priced than a traditional book, but you save a lot instead of wastages incurred on printing more-than-the-needed number of copies). If he gives the same service to everyone, I would not hesitate recommending this young man's work (a venture he runs with wife Quennie). Check out some of his links at: http://books.dogearsetc.com (our online book store) http://cinnamonteal.dogearsetc.com (our print-on-demand service) http://thepost.dogearsetc.com (our weekly newsletter) Thu, Jan. 3rd, 2008, 02:35 am
Samir Kelekar's links...
Samir Kelekar, a US-educated Goan based in Bangalore, writes: "I am based out of Bangalore. Currently, have a product that unblocks skype. Check out http://www.blackbytenetworks.com Also, do consulting in the area of enterprise security. Check out http://www.teknotrends.com " Thu, Jan. 3rd, 2008, 02:31 am
airoots.organic :: Rahul Srivastava
This is Goa-based Rahul Srivastava and Matias Echanove's blog on "adventitious roots, urban forests and villages, natural cities, lost tribes, new nomads, and everything in between". http://www.eirut.com/Wed, Jan. 2nd, 2008, 12:33 pm
Nanu Enterprises...
"Nanu Enterprises is a group of companies diversified into areas of electrical contracting, hotels, real estate, plantation, the ceramic industry and more... " http://www.nanuindia.com/Wed, Jan. 2nd, 2008, 12:27 pm
Fundação Oriente...
This is the Fundação Oriente's site in Portugal. The India Delegation is situated in Goa: http://www.foriente.ptTue, Jan. 1st, 2008, 10:55 pm
Links from Pravin Sabnis...
Sun, Dec. 30th, 2007, 02:17 pm
Made-in-India wines....
Not specifically from Goa, but from neighbouring Maharashtra: http://sulawines.com/Sun, Dec. 30th, 2007, 02:16 pm
Hidesign...
A global chain with outlets in Goa: http://hidesign.com/ The Goa Tourism site [ http://www.goa-tourism.com/entertainment.asp?id=9&title=Shopping] writes: The best of the West is already found in Goa, whether, it is Lacoste, or Nike, or Adidas, or Reebok, or Levis, or our own world famous Hidesign, there are many outlets both in North and South Goa.
Sun, Dec. 30th, 2007, 02:11 pm
Yatra.com or Yatra.in
Not specifically Goa-related, but a travel site: http://www.yatra.com/Sun, Dec. 30th, 2007, 02:09 pm
Time Out Mumbai
A magazine that focuses on Mumbai, but has regular write-ups on Goa. Their man in Goa is Vivek Menezes and editor is Naresh Fernandes... http://www.timeout.com/mumbaiSun, Dec. 30th, 2007, 02:08 pm
Raj Travels: connecting Goa
Thu, Dec. 27th, 2007, 09:32 pm
Karnataka Goan Association - Bangalore
It was in the summer of 1973 that a few prominent Goans approached me with the idea of starting an Association of Goans in Bangalore... A Goan combines in himself a "trinity" of being Indian, in the State where he is domiciled whereas he spreads his Goanness among those around him. http://www.kgabangalore.com/Tue, Dec. 25th, 2007, 08:59 pm
Jose Lourenco's blogs...
I liked the one on architecture... http://www.goanarchitecture.blogspot.com/ by this Margao-based (ex-Velim) engineer-turned-writer. Self-description: "Exploring Goa's varied architecture from mudhouses and mannerism to modernism!" And there's another one too: http://www.photogoa.blogspot.com/ Writes JL: "This blog is about Goa as she really is, with her dimples and freckles et al." Tue, Dec. 25th, 2007, 04:55 am
Goa-related book reviews... on Biblio
Tue, Dec. 25th, 2007, 04:54 am
http://www.josenhans.net/ .. a German, resettled in Goa
OPENQUOTE: My name is Jonathan Josenhans, I was born in 1982 in Hamburg. In 1999 I spent one year as an exchange student in Canada. I graduated in July 2003 from the Jürgen-Fuhlendorf-Gynmasium with Abitur (general qualification for university entrance in Germany). I immediately started working as a database programmer and aid to the controlling staff of “Leben mit Behinderung”, a social service provider in Hamburg. From March 2004 till August 2007 I studied at "The German Film School" in Berlin. I spent the last eight months of my studies in Goa, India writing my thesis and creating my thesis film. In September 2007 I graduated with a state-approved diploma from "The German Film School". I speak and write German and English fluently. I can quickly adapt to diverse working environments and with my broad artistic background I look forward to new creative challenges. I am reliable, punctual and enjoy working in teams. CLOSEQUOTE http://www.josenhans.net/Tue, Dec. 25th, 2007, 04:54 am
Fr Pratap's blog...
Mon, Dec. 24th, 2007, 03:47 am
George Easaw's blog
George Easaw is a former educationist (and an ethusiastic one at that) at the Goa Engineering College. The "politics" at the college has meant it has probably lost some better staff in recent years: http://george-easaw.blogspot.com/Mon, Dec. 24th, 2007, 03:45 am
Konkani Catholics... not exclusively Goa
Mon, Dec. 24th, 2007, 12:52 am
Goa genealogy ...
Sat, Dec. 22nd, 2007, 09:58 pm
Goajourno... a mailing list for mediapersons in Goa
This is the new home for the Goajourno list: http://groups.google.com/group/goajournoQUOTE: GoaJourno is a mailing list for journalists (and former journalists) in and from Goa. If you would like to join this list, please contact fred at bytesforall.org and mention your link to journalism in Goa. This is a specialist list... if you are not a journalist (or have not been one), you could instead join any general Goa-related lists. CLOSEQUOTE Sat, Dec. 22nd, 2007, 02:59 pm
More information about: Goanet-News...
Sat, Dec. 22nd, 2007, 02:59 pm
Goanet ... archives of a mailing list
Sat, Dec. 22nd, 2007, 02:58 pm
‘Goa, a lovely host’
Sat, Dec. 22nd, 2007, 02:58 pm
Portrait-Atelier.net
OPENQUOTE: Portrait Atelier brings photographic excellence to your home. We help you to capture that very special moment in time with your loved ones so you may preserve and cherish that precious sliver of time. Our portraits reflect a combination of artistry and technology to give you pleasing, personal works of art that will adorn your house and albums for generations. All of our portrait packages are carefully designed to give results that you will treasure. The most striking portraits are reflections of your style, your moods and your interests. We have the expertise to capture the defining images for any individual or group requirements: graduating students, couples, kids, families, friends, colleagues and staff... Each of our packages involves multiple photo shoots in a variety of poses, angles and lighting effects. The portraits will be shot at our fully equipped studio that has been custom designed for portraiture only. CLOSEQUOTE http://portrait-atelier.net/index.htmThu, Dec. 20th, 2007, 12:25 am
GoaRTI
An electronic network to look at the functioning of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in the region of Goa (India). Please keep your postings polite and civil. Avoid generating bitterness on this list. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goarti/Thu, Dec. 20th, 2007, 12:11 am
Discussing... IT parks in Goa
This group is for all interested people to discuss the proposed IT parks by Infotech corporation of Goa at Dona Paula and Succoro. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/goa_it_parks/Wed, Dec. 19th, 2007, 11:54 pm
A mailing list, called goa-art
OPENQUOTE: In September 2006 a course in Art Appreciation was conducted at Myriad Art Gallery in Panjim, Goa, by Apurva Kulkarni. The participants decided to form an e-group to further their appreciation of art and to discuss matters related to art in general. Membership is open to everyone interested in Art, preferably having some Goa connection. ENDQUOTE Wed, Dec. 19th, 2007, 11:54 pm
Newsclips... from Goacom.com
Wed, Dec. 19th, 2007, 11:53 pm
Goan and Manglorean music... Radio Goa
OPENQUOTE We broadcast Konkani Music and Live shows 24Hrs a Day, 7 days a week.No FORCED ADVERISMENTS, just plain Quality Konkani Music.This Radio Station is run in the interest of the Konkani language and culture,so that Konkani community can tune in to our 'Mai Bhas' from all over the world. Please support the konkani Artists by buying original CDs where you can hear quality music.In this way,we will get better content in the future to support our 'Mai Bhas'.Say No to Piracy ! ENDQUOTE http://www.radiogoa.net/Wed, Dec. 19th, 2007, 11:44 pm
Rajan Parrikar... http://www.parrikar.org/
Shrill... but interesting. I think this voice is too anti-migrant, too anti-poor. Yes, Goa has many problems. But not all can be ascribed to the migrants (specially the poor among them) and our political class alone! http://www.parrikar.org/Wed, Dec. 19th, 2007, 11:43 pm
Save Goa... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/savegoa-now/
OPENQUOTE: The Save Goa Camapign was initiated by the people residing in Goa, whether native or in-migrants over the years, hwo were aghast to see the indiscriminate cutting of hills and trees, filling of the riversides and destruction of sand dunes and beaches in the name of DEVELOPMENT in Goa. The campaign was formally launched at a public rally held on Monday 18 December, 2006 at the historic AZAD MAIDAN near the memorial of Tristao Braganca e Cunha who sttod for the people of Goa and their rights even during the erstwhile colonial rule. The newspapers on 19 December, a day remembered as the LIBERATION DAY from colonial rule, carried stories of the new liberation movement, started after a thorough study of the Regional Plan 2011, the maps, satellite imagery [thanks to Google Earth] and other documents on Goa. The turn-out of 7000 committed persons [conservative estimate] from all over Goa among the 10,000-odd persons seen at the Azad Maidan on 18 December,2006, for the very first meeting is indicative of the popular base of the Save Goa Movement [also known as Save Goa Abhiyan] This yahoogroup is created to facilitate interaction among the members leading or co-ordinating the movement. ENDQUOTE http://groups.yahoo.com/group/savegoa-now/ |
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