October 30, 2010

COMMENT ON "TUM KITEM KORTOLO ASLO"

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Congratulations to Mrs. Sharon and Mr. Wilmix for creating a good Konkani movie “Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?"

Kala Mogui Kuwait were not the right organizers. I was among one of the 82 audience and I am the witness that the entire auditorium was empty.

Because of the poor response in Kuwait, Mrs. Sharon and Mr. Wilmix went into a huge loss in Goa. The opening show in Goa was screened with only 31 audience.

Wishing good luck to Konkani Films.

Richard Rodrigues,
Colva-Kuwiat.

A Review of Showcasing the Premiere of a Konkani Film in Kuwait

 

 A Review of Showcasing the Premiere of a Konkani Film in Kuwait


International Premiere of 35mm Konkani Celluloid Film "TUM KITEM KORTOLO ASLO?"
The much anticipated e-publicized International Premiere of 35mm Konkani celluloid film "TUM KITEM KORTOLO ASLO" produced by Shamaz Films [Goa] was held on the 22nd October 2010, at the Cinescape Metro, owned & managed by Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC).

Kala Mogui Kuwait has done it for the second time in the history of Konkani cinema, if a recently released book "Konknni Cholchitram" by Isidore Dantas has a detailed account of 31 celluloid Konkani films, then the international release of "TUM KITEM KORTOLO ASLO?" can be considered a jewel 32nd celluloid Konkani film released in Kuwait - a place outside the Konkani world but which has over the past four decades has given a substantial boost to Goa and Mangalore-based Konkani artistes, singers, musicians and film producers.






The international premiere marked the 60th anniversary of Konkani cinema, when "MOGACHO ANVDDO" the first Konkani cinema was released in 1950. The celebration got started exactly at 3:15 pm with a thin crowd of a 300 seating capacity Cinescape Metro, a Dolby equipped sound system auditorium at Farwaniya governorate in Kuwait.
KMK President Domingos Araujo introduced Shri. S.K. Mohan, Second Secretary (Cultural), Embassy of India, Actor-Director-Producer, Smt. Sharon Mazarello who also has credits for singing & screenplay, her husband actor, singer & co-producer Shri. Wilson Mazarello who also penned all the lyrics for the film, both flown in specially for the occasion. The ceremony started with the lighting of the traditional lamp by the delegates on the diaz in the presence of Kuwait based film maker Shri T-Bush of T-Bush International Films and another Kuwait based Bollywood personality, stage mentor and the Director of Fankar Arts-Kuwait, Shri Arif Kazi.
The short and sweet celebration had Shri. S.K. Mohan in his speech praise Kala Mogui Kuwait for their efforts in bringing the Konkani cinema in this part of the world. When requested to say a few words Smt. Sharon Mazarello remarked "We were taken by surprise with Domingos Araujo's approach to have an International Premier in the State of Kuwait. She also said Shamaz Films-Goa proudly boasts that the film happens to be the first 35mm celluloid Konkani film which is of the Goans, by the Goans, and for the Goans".

The movie started on schedule, exactly at 3:30pm marking the time in the record books of the 35mm Konkani celluloid films, to be the first movie that is entirely shot in Goa and premiered in a cinema theatre outside the country, hence giving it a status of the first International Premiere of 35mm Konkani celluloid film premiered in Kuwait.


As publicized the movie is having all the ingredients, besides Domnic Dias's cinematography and Balthazar Fernandes music, professional choreography, for the first time fire dancers, orchestra music, hilarious comedy and above all sparkling screenplay and dazzling direction. The movie opened with a title song "TUM KITEM KORTOLO ASLO?" a catchy dance sequence on the stage which kept the viewers spellbound. As it progressed the writer-director intelligently kept the audience glued to their seats till the end.
The story revolves round the newly wedded wife Shaina,(Sharon Mazarello) whose husband Johnny (Pradip Naik) is always away on long trips abroad neglecting his family life, lost in loneliness, Shaina bends a little too much on Sammy (Franky Gonsalves), a very good friend of Johnny. The story is very well written and a must to watch for all the families specially those who have their members working abroad.
Although the response for the film was not to the mark, the President of Kala Mogui Kuwait proudly boosts, "this International Premiere has given a much needed boost to the Konkani cinema by placing it on the global map as the first 35mm Konkani celluloid film premiered at an international arena. Also for the first time Konkani film lovers experienced online booking whereas at Cinescape Metro screen-1 recorded the first booking for two seats E-22 & 23".
Kala Mogui Kuwait thanks each and every viewer who was witness to this history in the making. Kala Mogui Kuwait congratulates the crew and the members of "Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?" and wishes Shamaz films Goa a very big success. In a very special way, Kala Mogui Kuwait also thanks the Management and the Staff of Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC) for their overwhelming support and cooperation towards this endeavour.


Kala Mogui Kuwait acknowledges the Embassy of India, Jet Airways – the official carrier, Kuwait Continental Hotel – a hospitality partner, Gaspar Almeida, Kuwait dailies, weekly & web portals: Arab Times, Kuwait Times, Al-Watan, The Times, Gulf-Goans e-newsletter, Goa-world.com, indiansinkuwait.com, kuwaitsamachar.com, indyaq8.com, daijiworld.com, mangalorean.com, canaraworld.com, oheraldo, goachronicle.com, goanet.org, v-ixtt, T-Bush Films, among others.
The film will be released in Goa on 29th October 2010 at INOX – Panaji & OSIA – Margao.
Report by: Peter Rodrigues – KMK/PR
Photo courtesy: Lino G. Fernandes (Nuvem) and Kala Mogui Kuwait.

Some comment by the Viewers:
Agnello A.S. Fernandes, President Navelim Youth Centre
"Tum Kitem Kortolo also" is an elegantly crafted piece of cinema with a bold theme but with its heart in right place in all departments especially in photography and background music score, though could have been better in many aspects. We thoroughly enjoyed the screening and the film. Congratulations to Sharon and Wilmix.
Fernando Rodrigues, Ribandar,
I enjoyed movie very much and very descent and very clear print too, I am a great fan of Konkani Movies and Dramas or any Konkani CD, VCD's I never fail to buy one for my huge collection. Kudos to Kala Mogui Kuwait for their bold step to put Konkani cinema on world map.

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October 29, 2010

GOAN MIGRATION IS AN UNHEALTHY TREND..

Last week a local news daily carried an item about Goans acquiring Portuguese citizenship and migrating to European countries for better quality of life there. It is said that the pasture is greener on the other side of fence and some of our Goan brethren have bitten the bait and have experienced a better quality of life in the faraway land by way of better education for their children, better health facilities so on and so forth. But the question staring in our faces today, is this a healthy trend for Goa and Goans, who boast about their unique identity and culture.

Undoubtedly it is an individual decision and nobody has the right to impose one’s ideas or perception on the others. Migration has its advantages and disadvantages, but in Goa our authorities are yet to analyze and study the impact of permanent migrations of Goans to other parts of the world.

So far and some decades back, migration of Goans to Gulf or America or elsewhere in the world were purely for employment reasons and one could be sure that Goans would ultimately return to his roots. But this trend has paved the way for permanent settlement especially among the younger generations who were brought up outside the country or rather the state. This is because this particular generation have not experienced our traditions, cultures, our way of living as they were brought up in foreign land, educated and mingled with children of lot other nationalities with a few Goan families for comfort at the place of residence. Thus the love for Goa to them is alien.

Having said so, I do not wish to cast aspersions on those permanently migrating to other countries. Infact many Goans who have opted or rather forced to work abroad due to lack of opportunities here. They have surely given a boost to our economy. The demand for unskilled labour in other countries has been huge and Goans have cashed in on it and made living for their families in Goa comfortable.

But the current trend or acquiring Portuguese citizenship to settle in Europe is disturbing especially to the Catholic community. According to information provided in the House that 1200 Goans have acquired Portuguese citizenship since 2008 is frightful because a time will come in the near future when we will be struggling to maintain our identity. Firstly because of Goans migrating to some other countries and this vacuum is being filled by migrants from other parts of the country.

The scenario looks even bleak for the Christian community first because for decades now Christian families had adopted two children per family system and the trend is further changing to one child per family. This coupled with the fact that a large section of Christian community seeking employment oversees. If one assess the percentage of Christians in government departments including police department one will realize that barely 5 to 10 percent of the employees are from the Christian community.

To further add to this dwindling numbers a large section of Christian community prefer to stay single because of host of reasons like unemployment and also employment abroad which keeps them away from their families, long working hours with hardly any time for families and some simply do not want the shoulder the burden of marriage and family. To add to this number is the high rate of divorce cases which scuttle family ties.

In contrast to this Hindu communities are more conservative in nature even today, they marry among their own communities, still seek employment closer to home and family, though the trend in Hindu families is also changing to two children system the Hindu community is on a stronger wicket.

Then there is another angle to this Portuguese citizenship. Even after Goans acquire foreign citizenship, it is not mandatory for them to give up their rights in Goa. Infact the government protects their property rights here causing a lot of heartburn to relatives living here. For example one Goan family had migrated to Portugal almost five decades back. Their children were also born and brought there and they have not once bothered to visit Goa. But as of today this same family is demanding share of ancestral property here.

The government has the details of migration with it, it should study the intricacies, complexities and legality of the matter and come out with legislation that allows Goans to acquire Portugal citizenship but at the same time, government should also safeguard the interests of Goans staying behind. If at all Goans have not acquired Gulf citizenship, it is because Gulf countries do not have the policy of granting citizenship to any foreigner. This have proved to be a boon to the state otherwise thousands of Goans would have preferred to acquire citizenship there. Of course in some case some Goan families after working for some years in Gulf have migrated to Canada, Australia, America and even New Zealand.

However whatever said and done migration of Goans in huge numbers is not very healthy for our state and the government should evolve ways and means to discourage the trend. The government should seriously think of creating opportunities for the younger generations to stay back, it should revamp its policies regarding education and health. This would also infuse fresh blood in the functioning and administration of the state and also help in building our economy.

Nisser Dias.

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October 27, 2010

FR. MELWYN REMEMBERED IN KUWAIT.

Fr. Melwyn is seen on both the photos during the Farewll function held in the Church Hall.

It is 8 months now since Fr. Melwyn bade farewell to Kuwait after finishing his 9 year term in Kuwait. Though it is a long period since he left Kuwait yet people in Kuwait still long for him. This is the result of his good work he did in Kuwait Catholic Church for the faithfuls without antagoning them. Fr. Melwyn, during your 9 year period in Kuwait you never acted wild with any of the faithfuls, like a "goonda" you never used physical force against any faithful, you maintained sanctity of your priesthood and of the Church. During your full term in Kuwait you never levied taxes on the faithfuls for the services Church provided, in fact you fully understood the financial difficulties of the people and dealt with them accordingly. You did not commercialise Church services like what Judas did. For this reason faithfuls still long for you and your services.

Fr. Melwyn, the love you acquired thru your good deeds towards all the faithfuls was immense. You always considered Church and Church premises belonging to the faithfuls and not as your father’s property. You have never decorated the Church premises with cosmetics by taxing the poor Catholics but decorated Church with good Catholics. You did not make the Church and Church compound as Showpieces by harassing the faithfuls. You never allowed rubbish faithfuls to serve the Church in different services. You never gave opportunities to the faithfuls to leave Catholicism and embrace other denominations. You did not show roughness and rudeness as if you are a ‘Dada’ of Kuwait Catholicism. You showed your concern for every deserting faithful. You never took pleasure in seeing a devout catholic leaving Catholicism and embracing non-Catholicsm. Your priesthood was genuine Vocation and not profession to make money and to harass Catholics especially Pastoral Helpers. You never acted revengeful, you never misused your priesthood by fighting with faithfuls like a wild animal and thereby bringing disgrace on your priesthood. Priesthood is a right vocation for you because you are full of humility and kindness.

Fr. Melwyn, during your long inning in Kuwait you never humiliated and insulted any faithful. You never acted as insane with any of the faithfuls. You treated the much suppressed domestic folk with respect and kindness. You never acted harsh with them, you always understood their difficulties and always tried to help them. You always gave due respect for their normally suppressed feelings. Knowing their rigid working timings, you fixed their Mass timing accordingly so that they don’t have to inconvenience themselves. Your priesthood in Kuwait was humility for you and not arrogance to harass innocent people. You never behaved as if you are the owner of the Church. You have no pride, no revenge and no arrogance. You very well knew that you are just a visitor in Kuwait and as such you treated the faithfuls with love and kindness.

Fr. Melwyn, you have inherited all the best and humble characteristics of your predecessors namely Fr. Pinto and Fr. Gabriel who are still remembered for their excellent services they rendered for the human cause. I had previllege to associate with you and your predessors in alleviating some of the hardships of our suffering folks, especialy the domestics. You brought honour for the Carmelites for this reason people still long and admire Carmelites. Under Carmelites Church in Kuwait functioned very well. It was Carmelites who put strong base of Catholicsm in Kuwait, this nobody can deny. You and your predecessors with all your humility integrated with the Konkani community in and out of the Church premises for the promotion of our language, culture, tradition and history. May God help you to serve the society more.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

October 26, 2010

Eldon on ODI CRICKET - DEVINE PUNISHMENT.

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VERY TRUE... ALL PLANS FOR LOOT & GLUTTONY FOILED... A big jolt to his money power.. as all went down the gully with the heavy rains....

Eldon.

A-L-A-R-M-S of Recession -- a short story on today's reality

Recession has hit everybody – in a big way or small, only the measure differs.

The job market is badly hit. There are retrenchments, salary cuts, freeze on new recruitments and much more. In this 'state', employers have become demigods. They are retaining only those employees who are in the 'core' and the company can't do without them. While those on the periphery are mercilessly shown the door…

In such a demanding situation, you need to first keep your job. But no matter how hard you grind and slog, there are fears! Fears of uncertainties, fears of losing your job...

'Alarms of Recession' – is inspired by my own experiences in Kuwait.

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ODI CRICKET IN GOA - DEVINE PUNISHMENT.

DEVINE PUNISHMENT.

The ODI Cricket Match between Australia and India scheduled on Sunday 24th October 2010 was cancelled because of wetty surface of the Fatorda ground due to Rain. Normally in Goa we don’t get rain during this period but unfortunately wet weather associated with rain spoiled the ODI. I think God’s Hand has played the role of keeping the wetty condition due to rain and thereby cancelling the ODI because God wanted to teach a very good lesson to Dayananda Narvenkar and his band who were responsible 10 years back to create total chaos at the same venue by printing and selling entry tickets in excess of the capacity of Fatorda Stadium. All the guilty persons for that disaster 10 years back are gone scot free because they used their political clout to get absolved of the sin called NARVENKARISM. In the eyes of local judicial process they are innocent but in the eyes of God they are guilty and for such guilty persons the punishment is “Devine Punishment” which they all got for their sin they committed 10 years back by putting innocent people into inconvenience.

The word Narvenkarism I coined from the Biblical word ONANISM which was Sex related sin committed by Biblical man known as ONAN.

After the last disaster 10 years back I thought Narvenkar and his band will retire from Cricket business out of shame but they have no shame because their culture is very bad. Goa is not a cricketing state. Arpora School was the only school in Goa during those good old days used to conduct Cricket tournaments. It is good to promote Cricket in Goa but not to create problems for Goans. Ten years back what has happened at Fatorda Stadium was unpardonable. Where Goan authority failed to punish the wrong doers, God’s authority punished. It is a good lesson for everyone who is involved in playing mischief by putting human life into peril.

In order to accommodate this ODI on 24th of this month the soccer ground at Fatorda was closed for football matches during the last so many months. Fatorda ground was built for football matches and not for Cricket. Because they are in power Narvenkar and his band stopped soccer matches there and finally what was the result? May be Narvenkar and his band wanted to repeat the same mistake like what they intentionally did 10 years back and since God can know their bad intention, God stopped the Cricket ODI by sending rain in Goa so that innocent people are saved from disaster. I feel sorry for the spectators came to watch this ODI, they had to return home disappointed. Many of the spectators were not from Goa but from neighbouring states.

By cancelling this ODI at Fatorda, Narvenkar’s influence and power will surely receive a jolt which is very necessary. Currently he is having unlimited power to do anything as he likes. Only God can take control of his power otherwise he does not care for anyone in Goa. People are become slaves of Politicians in Goa and thereby they lost their genuine Goan attributes.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

October 25, 2010

"PONCH" GOAN FREEDOM FIGHTERS.

It is a fact that Freedom Fighters are no longer fighting for the causes of Goa other than demanding to change anything and everything of Portuguese legacy in Goa. They are no longer interested in any issues that are destroying Goa. It seems they (excluding the freed criminals and thieves who were in Aguada Jail during the take over of Goa by Indian army) have supported (I do not want to say they have fought) the freedom of Goa only to merge Goa into Maharashtra and not having succeeded in that treason now they seems to be secretly supporting the take over of Goa by Non-Goans.

If i am wrong then the real Goans would see them in the streets fighting against the Government's and Politicians' whole-sale of Goa to Non Goans. If they really loved Goa, they should have been in the forefront fighting all the causes of Goa and Goans just as GBA and many other NGOs are fighting to save Goa for the Goans. Their more interest is to get their pension in the name of freedom fighters whether they deserve it or not. Latest is they are demanding the reservation in Government Jobs not only for their Sons and daughters but also to their grand and great-grand children. This is not the end, they will still come up with some more ideas and plans to get themselves and their generations going-on at the cost of Goan People.

Recently these so called freedom fighters under the leadership of Karmali came up with another idea that is to deport the Goan Christians to Portugal as these Christian Goans are opposing their hate campaign, hence a set back to their whole-sale plans.

Elvino Rodrigues,
Navelim.

UG'S SOCCER REVISED SCHEDULE - FRIDAY.

Revised schedule

Navelim Vs United Friends Club 6:30 am

Goa Maroons Vs DHL 8:00am

Thanks.
Tony Gonsalves

October 24, 2010

UGC 35TH QUARTER FINAL MATCH REPORT.

NYC score in the depth to eliminate INDIAN STRIKERS

This match was officiated by Edward, Rosario, Roland and Arnold. The match started with the ball see-sawing around both teams and no team was able to take control. Navelim had the first shot of the game when Joquaim launched one over the goal. Navelim settled in the game and began organizing successful attacks. Indian Strikers had a few chances, but the Navelim defence did not allow the Indian Strikers a lot of room to take shots. Their best chance in the first half came when Jagadesh through ball fell nicely for Muneer but his shot was saved by keeper, Brito. Muneers freekick later was tipped out by Brito again. The goalkeepers at both ends were busy in the first half. Towards the end of first half, Navelim missed an open goal and the Indian Strikers were lucky to end the half goaless.

The Indian Strikers struck early in the second half when Noufol scored from a corner. The Strikers did not relax after the first goal and they continued posing a threat towards Navelim’s goal. Navelim had fought back to make a comeback from two goals down in their first game of the tournament and were finding themselves in the same position again. Christino Pires headed in from a free kick to bring the game level. Navelim stepped up the pressure and began to look for the winner. Indian Strikers were upto the challenge and continued fighting till the end.
No.7 Byju of Indian Strikers caught Navelim goalkeeper as usual outside his line and tried a long range effort but it was sent too high. On the other side a superb volley from # 8 Ferrao of NYC hit the crossbar. A header from # 14 Alfred Pires of Navelim finished the game in the dying minutes of extra time and with that eliminated Indian Strikers from the tournament despite putting in a great performance. Navelim will face United Friends Club for a place in the final.

DHL continue good form in the tournament to beat C.R.C

C.R.C played their first game of their tournament this week and sprung straight into action by having two shorts on target in the first five minutes. DHL began to settle in the game and organize their attack. Their first chance came from a free kick but it was sent too high. DHL increased the tempo by increasing the attacks down the line and kept the C.R.C keeper busy forcing him to make plenty of saves. Sony Gomes of CRC nearly found Angelo to take the lead but he failed to convert to put them ahead. Angelo then provided some nice crosses from the right wing but some fine defending by DHL kept the score goalless at the first half.

The second half was going to be a different story with Terrance Dsouza of DHL scored from a nice cross of Jose. C.R.C replied with a Sony Gomes shot saved by the keeper but #22 Seby Fernandes was there to slot it in to level the game. Both the teams were playing constructive soccer which was a delight for everyone at the field to watch. Cruz Silva displayed some fine individual skill to score DHL’s second goal of the match towards the end of the second half. The CRC defense failed to block his shot which resulted in the score being 2-0.
DHL defended well in the rest of the game and did not allow C.R.C to level the game. The match was officiated by Jerry, Joe, Arnold and Tony. DHL will now meet GOA Maroons in the next week’s semi-final game.

GOA MAROONS MARCH ON TO THE SEMI-FINALS

The fourth week of the 35th UGC tourney started with the first match Goa Maroons taking on KGA. The match started at 7:15 am with GOA Maroons first wave of attack resulting in a penalty two minutes into the game. Ian D’souza stepped up and took a calm penalty to put Goa Maroons into the lead. Goa Maroons took advantage of their early advantage and were soon rewarded when the KGA goalkeeper failed to make a regulation save, allowed #20 Philip Dias to nod an easy one into the goal to make the score 2-0 after ten minutes. KGA tried to get back in the game, but every time they would Goa Maroons defenders would be there to shut them out. In the first half, both the team’s maintained equal possession, but the half was clearly won by Goa Maroons. Kenedy of Goa Maroons took a nice long range shot forcing the KGA keeper to make a good save. The match was played with a lot of hot tempers flying across the pitch. There were a lot of fouls committed in the first half and the referee was forced to show three yellow cards in the first half and one red card to Kenedy in the second half. Goa Maroons will be without Kenedy, one of the top scorers in the competition for the rest of the tournament.

KGA was the more dominating team in the second half and started to consistently play more attacking football and also had more shots on target. Goa Maroons had a few chances to increase the score line and their shots failed to trouble the substituted goalkeeper Blesson. #16 Bernardo of KGA drilled a ferocious strike towards goal but Carlos D’sa the keeper of Goa Maroons made a great effort to push it out of the goal. A string of shots followed onto the goal but Carlos made a lot of good saves look easy. KGA tried their best from the corners and free kicks they received but accuracy was lacking which let them down in today’s match. They also managed to hit the crossbar which summed up their day.

Goa Maroons strong defending and great saves from their goalkeeper made sure the score line would stay 2-0 at the end of the match. The match was refereed by P.A tony, Joe, Tony and Arnaldo.






Next Week Semi Final Fixtures:
Goa Maroons Vs DHL 6:30am
Navelim Vs United Friends Club 8:00 am




October 23, 2010

Elvino on "Is Science alone responsible for technological achievement??"

Re: Is Science alone responsible for technological achievement??‏

To: A. Veronica Fernandes.

Saturday, October 23, 2010 8:22:29 AM

To: A. Veronica Fernandes,

Dear Veronica,
Congratulations to you for this one of your best articles. You have interestingly connected the Science to the Faith. Indeed Faith has worked so many wonders and miracles in the world that God made this world a wonderful place to live for his Creation. God not only created MAN but constantly maintained/serviced his needs and requirements including support in inventions and adventures. Just like God has commanded the serpent who tempted Adam to crawl through out its life, God have given command to MAN to slog through out the life and He will bless human where necessary and Joshua's war is the finest example we have that God is in fact maintaining His Created Human constantly as and when needed.

Esperanca is yet another recent miracle in Chile God has bestowed on us Human. We pray God may continue helping us more in this present world intolerable though.

Thank you and God help you with best of health to continue your good work for us all.

Kind regards with all the best.

Elvino Rodrigues.

October 22, 2010

GREATNESS OF INDIAN ATHLETES DURING CWG IN DELHI.

By Nisser Dias 21st Oct 2010

Indian athletes did us proud.
Now the government should provide for them.

At the recent concluded Common Wealth Games in Delhi, Indian athletes in various disciplines brought laurels to the country by winning almost 100 medals. This count of medal is the highest ever in India and by this huge achievement, the young athletes of this country has sent a message to the government that they too can compete with the world’s best and bring back the honours for their motherland.

As recently as maybe two years back we were thrilled that Abhinav Bindra won the first ever gold medal for the country during the last Olympics. This tally was further raised by Sushil. But at the CWG 2010 games at New Delhi, new talents emerged taking every one by surprise. Everyone was expecting the same athletes to win their gold and a few other medal. But the countrymen were stunned by the performance of athletes in various other disciplines that our country stood tall in the second place of the gold medal tally. My hats off to the athletes, their parents and the coaches who put in hard work over the years to make the world and more importantly our own government to realize that there is no dearth of sporting talent in India.

It is high time that the Union government and the state governments appreciate the efforts of the athletes and become conscious of the need to allocate much required funds for various sports, infrastructure and other needs of the athletes. The government should also specify the heads under which the funds can be utilized simply because our politicians have the tendencies to utilize major chunk of allocation of funds for building infrastructure because this is where either the minister or the sports director or someone down the line get their commission and what is left for the athletes is just pittance.

The fallout of such a policy is that parents and family members of the athletes have to slog it out to provide for the children to bring out the best in them. This mindset of the government has to change and instead organize coaching camps to tap the talent. And once a athletes is noticed or rather identified, the government should go all out and provide the facilities to bring out the best in the child without burdening the parents because when an athletes shines at the international sporting event it is pride not only for the parents but even bigger pride for the state and the country.

The need of the hour is to ensure the current medal winners do not feel slighted after the games are over and that they will be remembered only at the time of next national or international sporting events. The government should ensure that their future is secure, that when the athletes surpass the age of competition that they will either be employed as a government servant or the government will facilitate, subsidize or finance them if the athletes want to set up their own academies in the field of their discipline. This is besides other incentives in cash and properties that the national or state governments doles out to the athletes on their return home. This will send a clear message to grooming athletes that the governments be it national or state has a policy in place to ensure their well being and that they will not be left in the lurch or left to fend for themselves.

This is the biggest fear of athletes that the government does not appreciate their efforts nor cares for them. And this has a ring of truth to it because Indian ace sprinter gold medalists Pillavullakand Thekkeparambil Usha better known as P T Usha was not even invited for the opening ceremony of the recently concluded Common Wealth Games.

But Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress party president Mrs. Sonia Gandhi extended their courtesy to the medal winning athletes and personally met and acknowledged their contribution to sports in the country. But it should not just remain at this, much more needs to be done to boost the morale of sportsmen and women in this country. They should be honoured publicly. On the eve of Common Wealth Games national news channel CNN-IBN honoured forgotten sports heroes of the country and they had similar thing to express, wherein they said that they do not require money from the governments but require recognizance of their achievement, which the governments failed to but were accomplished by CNN-IBN

To start with Indian athletes should have access to all the world class facilities made available at the Common Wealth Games. Sports Federations and Associations should be invited to organize national level meets, tournaments, events, matches etc at these facilities throughout the year. Sports infrastructure and facilities in states should be revamped. Good coaches should be employed by the government to coach, train and instruct athletes on the finer nuances of the sport, check on their fitness levels. Such measures will go a long way in building our athletes for future.

As of now sports in India seems to be in a disarray with our youth taking interest in sports only at the school or college level and then giving up and the reason being no future prospects are underlined by the government. Those few parents who encourage their children have to dig deeper into their pockets to sustain the needs of their child or children, as the government’s dictum is -- you first get the medals for the country only then it will recognize your talent and maybe then think of contributing to the expenses incurred. This scenario has to stop immediately and instead, national as well as state governments should spend money on identifying talent in sports and training them.

Send your comments/reactions to nisserdias@gmail.com

October 21, 2010

KONKANI FILM "TUM KITEM KORTOLO ASLO?"


The official launch of ShaMaz Films' Konkani 35 mm celluloid film "Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?" in Kuwait, October 21, 2010:

This morning, the official launch preceeding the international release of ShaMaz Films’ Konkani 35 mm celluloid film “Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?” was held at the Kuwait Continental Hotel in the presence of Kuwait media journalists and Kuwait-based film producers. Domingos Araujo, President of Kala Mogui Kuwait, welcomed all present and introduced the Actor-Director-Producer Sharon Mazarello and her husband Wilson (Wilmix) Mazarello. The duo has been specially flown to Kuwait courtesy of Jet Airways and Kuwait Continental Hotel whose representatives where also present at the launching ceremony. A brief glimpse on the film production was provided by Sharon and Wilson highlighted on the experience of filming, production and post-production. “We are happy to have been approached by our Goan friend, Domnic Araujo, to have the film’s release in Kuwait. Initially we were taken by surprise to be given such a preferential approach to have an international release for our film".

We are delighted to know of the tremendous response and coverage given to us in Kuwait’s prominent English dailies – Kuwait Times, The Times and Arab Times as well as internet portals. “Our Goans friends have surprised us with even our arrival photos on the India and Goa-centric cyber portals”, a beaming Sharon surprised the gathering. The cast and the production crew were very cooperative to finish the movie on schedule, answered Wilson when questioned by The Times reporter, Joseph (William) Fernandes.

T-Bush, the Kuwait-based award winning film producer-director raised a valid point at the ensuing discussions. His contention was that it is imperative to develop the Konkani film standard and to produce make more and more outstanding movies in Konkani. "I want the market to change and to demand more Konkani films which makes profit". "The Konkani film producers should be looking more into the economics and must aim to get the returns back from their investment". This dream will come true only when the Konkani lovers will demand rich cinematography, story, direction, music and choreography”. He further emphasized, “I advise not to buy or to watch the low standard home videos churned out as films”. “We all must protest, only then the producers and directors will work hard to make the best movies and within no time the Konkani movies will get the rightful place on the cinema map of the world”. T-Bush assured his wholesome cooperation towards this endeavour.

The media coordinator for Shamaz Films’ Konkani film world premiere is Goa's pride http://www.goa-world.com/. To a question put in by the Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter moderator as to what was the assistance provided by the Government of Goa, Sharon answered that there are several governmental schemes which were explored. The willingness and encouragement by the government authorities to promote Konkani films is of paramount importance. Focussing the discussions on the recent trend of producing home videos and marketing them as 'films' on DVD, it was suggested that a censor certificate be made compulsory to look into the quality of production as well as the contents. More focus towards this aspect is the need of the hour.
Arif Kazi, President of Fankaar Arts (Kuwait) and who has been associated with the Hindi stage for over two decades expressed his views that it is very nice to hear that regional films are getting more attention and it is film makers like Sharon Mazarello who are expressing their love for their mother tongue, Konkani. He congratulated the actor-director-producer of ‘Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?. Arif Kazi expressed his desire to support their future endeavors. Kala Mogui Kuwait thanked Arif Kazi in a special way for all the assistance rendered in connection with the film premiere. He also thanked the Kuwait National Cinema Co. and the Cinescape Metro management.

Representing the tiatrist fraternity in Kuwait, comedian Philip Pereira, who has been associated with Wilson Mazarello and other Goan directors on the tiatr stage since the mid 1980s wished Shamaz Films (Goa) all the best in their new venture. “I look forward to viewing the screening of the film tomorrow. It will be an unique opportunity to see the film at the world premiere”, Philip proudly said with his trademark smile! Curiously he questioned Sharon if she will give up acting on Konkani stage? Instantenously Sharon responded, now that I would like to devote more time to films' production, but with the limited time available, she would be happy to continue with her first love for the Konkani stage. Wilson Mazarello continued further: We have our love for tiatr and will continue it in the future.

Music for the film is credited to Balthazar Fernandes (ex-assistant to Kalyanji-Anandji) while Wilmix has penned the lyrics and set it to tune and the Cinematography is attributed to Domnic Dias, it was highlighted at the launch. The cast of the movie includes Sharon Mazarello, Pradip Naik, Franky Gonsalves, Wilmix, Comedy Supremo Humbert, Effie Fernandes, Roseferns, Menino de Bandar, Comedian Edisson, Fermeeno, etc.

George D’Souza, a stage artiste and member of Fankaar Arts, Anthony Fernandes representing the official hospitality partner Kuwait Continental Hotel, and Mustaq Ali representing Jet Airways, the official carrier for the Konkani film release were among those present at the launch and press briefing. Sharon & Wilmix Mazarello will be present at the world premiere release at the Cinescape Metro Auditorium at Farwaniya. They can be reached at Mob: +965 55897765.
The film is scheduled to be released in a few days in Goa at two major cinema complexes - the INOX in the capital city, Panjim and the OSIA in Margao.

The feature film is the first Konkani film to be directed by a woman and first Konkani film that is 100 per cent Goan – the producer, director, screenplay writer, cinematographer, music director, editor, choreographer, musicians, singers and actors are all Goans and the film has been entirely shot in Goa. It’s the first Konkani film to use professional choreography, also involving Goan fire-dancers. ‘Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?’ is also the first Konkani film to use an orchestra of 35 Goan musicians and the first Goan film with a Dolby-sound.
The organizers Kala Mogui Kuwait can be contacted at: +965 99391452.
GASPAR ALMEIDA,
KUWAIT.

October 20, 2010

IS SCIENCE ALONE RESPONSIBLE FOR TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENT??

Human beings made lot of development and achieved lot of success with the help of scientific methods and modern technological tools. Man landing into the Moon in 1969 would never have been possible without the latest scientific methods and technological advancements. Scientific methods and technological tools no doubt play major role in promoting mankind’s achievements yet spiritual aspect is very essential to achieve our goals.

Soviet Russia under Nikita Kruschev was the first to send an Object known as Sputnik into outer space manned by its astronaut Yuri Gagarin. When this object passed over India, Gagarin sent a message to Indian premier Jawaharlal Nehru saying ‘India looks very beautiful’. After completing its mission, when Gagarin landed back on to the surface of this earth, Khrushchev rushed to him and embraced him saying ‘come my son, I am very proud of you, you made our country and communism very proud. The next goal of landing our man into the Moon is very close now’.

Being atheist, Soviet Russia discarded the name of God and relied only on Science and scientific methods to achieve its goal, including the goal of landing Soviet Astronauts into the Moon. They relied only in Science and scientific methods by discarding Spiritual aspects. Later on in its mission to outer space Soviet Russia suffered lot of setbacks, once its spaceship even came back to the surface of the earth with its Astronaut dead. Finally atheist Soviet Russia with its pompous Communism never landed its man into the Moon.

A few years after Soviet Russia embarked on its mission into space, USA entered into this race sending Satellites into the outer space. Great Britain also wished to enter into this race but refrained from doing so saying this is a sickness called ‘Satellitis’ just like Appendicitis or Bronchitis. President John F. Kennedy vowed to send the man into the Moon before the end of 1970 and with total dedication and invoking the name of God USA embarked on the mission to the Moon. And as we all know, USA finally succeeded in its mission of sending man into the Moon in 1969. Where atheist and non – believer in God Soviet Russia failed, God believer USA succeeded because USA took the help of God’s power also in addition to Scientific and technological power. And as a mark of respect and obedience to God, when US Astronaut Armstrong landed on to the surface of the Moon, he first implanted Cross there along with American Flag. Additionally, Armstrong the first man to land on the surface of the Moon placed Holy Bible also there.

Recently we have seen one wonder on this planet, that is the rescue operation of 33 Miners in Chile. In this rescue operation topmost Scientific and best of technological tools were used to save the lives of all the trapped miners 700 hundred metres below the surface of the earth. Additionally as a top priority God’s power was also used by asking God to help them to attain the success. When the Miners got trapped they did not lose their Hope, they took shelter in spiritualism and it was thru their strong belief in God that kept them going for 69 days and also alive. Their belief in the miraculous power of God was such that they were firm in their belief of coming out alive, of course with the help of God. Moreover, the people on the surface of the earth were seen praying fervently. In this prayer the Sign of the Cross was seen again and again. It was more the power of God that helped the Miners to return to the surface of Mother Earth. The power of God finally gave the Miners second birth.

When man landed into the Mon the importance of Cross and Bible was given top priority. So also when 33 Miners got caught underground, again Cross and Bible along with Rosary Beads were given top importance. The religious relics gave topmost hope for the Miners to survive such an ordeal for such a long period. Religious feelings gave the Miners Hope and constant prayers kept them alive. Al the Minders posed their trust in God by fervently praying to God to give them safe passage and thru God’s power the Earth was opened for them to come to the surface of the earth alive. It was a pure Miracle backed by sicentitic methods.

In the Biblical Book of Joshua, we have seen how God created an unimaginable miracle. To fight against his enemies, Joshua wanted Sun light. Joshua knelt down and fervently prayed to God to keep the Sun intact and God listened to his prayer and kept the Sun and entire stellar system intact without moving an inch further for 24 hours till Joshua’s army won the battle. This miracle though even at moments Church leaders refused to admit yet it was true and its evidence was scientifically and historically proved by the second Apollo Mission. One of the Austronauts who was responsible to notice this miracle’s genuineness, gave up his profession and became a Pastor preaching the word of God and the miraculous power of God. Will any of the rescued Miners do similarly? God alone knows this.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

October 19, 2010

UG ORGANISED SOCCER REPORTS.

Rising Stars Vs United Friends Club

UFC begins tournament with 3-0 win over Rising Stars
The first match began at 7:10 am where the winners of the last year’s edition United Friends club took on Rising Stars. Rising stars took advantage of early possession and began attacking right away from the word go, but the UFC defense was solid. UFC tried a couple of long balls to shake Rising Stars defense but they were not able to get them through for their attack to take advantage. The game was evenly balanced with both sides maintaining equal amount of possession and no side looked like it was going to give away any goals. UFC were gifted a golden opportunity in the 18th minute with a handball inside the penalty area and Remedio Fernandes picked the left side and sent the goal keeper the other way to make the score 1-0. UFC soon afterwards had another chance, but Antony of Rising stars pulled in a great last minute calculated tackle to deny UFC from scoring. UFC maintained their attacking momentum and were rewarded with a defensive mistake from Rising Stars which resulted in an own goal.

The second half began with rising stars stepping up their attacks and were looking for their opening goal. They began passing the ball nicely among themselves and creating chances but the UFC defenders were present all the way to stop all attacks. The game began to open up with both teams missing fine chances on either sides of the goal. It was a delight to see attacking football from both the sides, but UFC were the better team on this day and were rewarded a the third goal from Joquiam.

The match finished UFC 3 – Rising Stars 0.
The match was officiated by Jerry D’mello, Tony, Arnold and Joe.
Final Score: UFC 3 – Rising Stars 0


UG Strikers Vs K.G.A
K.G.A knocks out hosts UG Strikers
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At the start of the second match, the KIFF president introduced all the club presidents and both the teams to Mr. Ali Melhem, the official from MOH ground. The last time these two teams met on this ground where UG Strikers had edged KGA 3-1 in the KIFF league match. With the new season underway and players changing teams ever so regularly, KGA would be looking to turn things around. The first goal came in ten minutes when an unmarked Vitorino Menezes scored from a nice shot taken from inside the box. UG tried to counter with some long balls from the midfield but KGA defense stood like a rock. UG Strikers had a chance with a free kick but it was sent just wide over the post. KGA maintained their attack on UG but UG goalkeeper had come out of his line to make some good saves. Shubert of UG had a long range effort from 30 yards out but it was kept out by the fingertips of the KGA goalkeeper. Vico, played a major role in midfield for KGA as he constantly provided some good balls for his attack keeping the UG defenders busy at the back. Vitorino who played exceptionally well beat his marker and another defender to make the score 2-0 at the end of the first half.

United Goans started the second half positively and some good passing led to some good attacking chances. It was a very dormant second half from both the sides with KGA happy to protect their lead. Vitorino was without doubt the man of the match as he continued displaying his superb individual skills. He had a chance to complete his hat-rick because of a deliberate handball by a UG defender which resulted in him being sent off. This is the second time we have seen a red card in this tournament due to the same reason. There were a lot of offside calls as both teams began to play the offside trap well. Another lapse in defending resulted in an own goal and KGA made sure they would be no late comeback before the match ended with favor to KGA. This match was refereed by Jerry, Joe, Arnold and Nasi.
Final Score: KGA 3 – UG Strikers 0


DHL VS RANGERS

DHL scores in extra time to go through against new comers Rangers.

The third match began at 10:03 am with both teams playing delighting football and gave the crowd a great show of football. The match referees were Gaspor, Arnold, Joe and Rosario. Both teams were matched equally and no team had control of possession for long periods of time. The game was played at a fast pace and the first good chance was a shot taken by no.19 Vazeel of Rangers from 35 yards out. He had the keeper beaten but the ball flew inches over the post. Kevin Misquita played an instrumental part in midfield as he had helped create a lot of attacking chances for Rangers. DHL then began to get in the game and take advantage of some shots on target. The Rangers keeper was upto mark and was able to deal with shots on target from DHL. DHL had some good chances but the defense of Rangers made sure they would not be any goals in the first half.

With the temperature over 40 degree Celsius, the second half began at 10:50 am. Rangers were awarded a free kick, but it was sent to the wall and on the counter DHL managed to score a goal but it was rightly ruled offside. DHL had a great chance to score from a header of Godfrey but it was just wide of the post late in the second half. Both teams continued to play impressive soccer and each great attack was met by a great defender of both teams which kept the score to a goalless draw at the end of full time. Extra time started with Rangers making all their substitutions and we could see the weather taking its toll on both the teams as the pace of the game reduced. DHL continued to use its supremacy and their players having more experience were able to cope and make successful runs down the line and attack
No. 7 Godfrey Aguiar made sure the match would not go into extra time when he got his header on target. The game was sealed after the goal and Rangers were not able to find an equalizer in the dying minutes. Both teams played exceptionally well but the result was decided by a single goal.

Final Score: DHL 1 – Rangers 0
For more information, visit our website at www.unitedgoanscentre.com.

UG SOCCER. FRIDAY 22ND OCT. SCHEDULE.

On 22-10-2010 at MOH grounds at Shuwaikh:

First Game: 6:30 am - Goa Maroons Vs KGA
Second Game: 8:00 am - DHL VS CRCT
Third Game: 9:30am - Indian Strikers VS NYCT.

Tony Gonsalves,
UG - Kuwait.

October 17, 2010

THIS IS IT ...........BY AVC.


!!!!!!!! The Final countdown......30 days to go...... AVC Overseas Sports and Cultural Association - Kuwait in association with Dreams Entertainment have set the stage once again after a long break, bringing you an evening like never before titled ''''''THIS IS IT'''''' at the Al Andalus Hall in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kuwait on 16th November 2010. In attendance will be '' ALCATRAZ''from Goa and a special performance by ''NIRMANA''. The event will start at 8.30pm and go on till early hours. Also in attendance will be Kuwait's top 6 DJ's John, Marlon, Brandon, Flip, Rishan and Lo.

For early reservation contact Marlon on 97215904, Loyola 66260722, Zelito 99785425 and Kevin on 67783234.

October 15, 2010

ESPERANCA.

The country CHILE falls in the Latin American continent where the inhabitants are predominantly Roman Catholics. Being Roman Catholics, these countries come under the category of “Economically and industrially Poor Countries”. Catholicism kept these countries poor. Wherever there is Catholicism, there is more poverty. Catholicism in the words of the prayer taught by Jesus Christ and as followed by the Catholics more vigorously keeps the people at dormant level and NOT vibrant, NOT moving. These words in the prayer taught by Jesus Christ are: “GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD”. These words make the faithfuls to think only of today and sleep for tomorrow.

Philippines is the only country in Asia inhabited predominantly by Catholics but full of poverty stricken Catholics. In Goa Catholics are backward compared to Hindus. The economy of Goa is in the hands of Hindus who are playing a very dominant role while Catholics inspite of having so many advantages play second fiddle role at secondary and tertiary levels. Latin American and South American countries where Catholicism is a major religion are economically backward. Chile coming under Latin American continent naturally falls into the poor countries category.

Even though Chile is a poor country economically yet it has created a history first time in early seventies when Allende’s Marxist government came to power not thru Bullet but thru Ballot. Wherever communism came to power it came thru the power of Bullet by shedding blood but in Chile under the leadership of Allende, Communism came to power thru Ballot. That was the history in the World first time created in Chile. This government of Alende created terror in the capitalist world headed by the USA. Since USA became jittery, CIA fomented disorder in Chile till Allende’s Government was overthrown. Though USA succeeded in its dirty mission yet Chile created history.

Second time history CHILE created was just on 13-14 of this month when all the 33 MINERS caught accidentally in the underground were rescued without suffering any physical harm. In this rescue operation performed first time Chile made impossible possible though lot of assistance came from many parts of the World including NASA and other agencies. To make this operation a success the entire World joined together. The 33 Miners who went down about 7 hundred meters below the earth surface were accidentally caught underground without any communication for first 17 long days. During this long period everyone thought they were dead but no, they were all alive miraculously thereby giving us an evidence that Miracles are taking place now-a-days. Their Christian faith and thru the prayers of their dearest and nearest kept them alive till all of them were rescued from the underground on 14th of this month.

Scientific advancement made many achievements possible. The greatest achievement of mankind was the mission of Man Landing into the Moon in 1969. This mission gained success only because of the technological and scientific advancement human beings made. The second greatest achievement of mankind after man landing into the Moon was the Rescue operation of 33 Chilean Miners trapped underground for 69 days and their Landing on to the surface of the Earth. In 1962 before his assassination, the late US president John F. Kennedy declared openly that “before the end of this decade United States of America will land a Man into the Moon thousands of kilometers away from this planet” and finally it was done before that decade.

When Chilean Miners were tracked alive underground after 17 agonising days, Chilean authorities declared openly that all the 33 Miners will land on to the surface of the earth before the end of this month. With the help of technological advancement all the Miners were brought back to the surface of the earth by crossing thousands of feet. All these happened only because of the technological advancement.

While all the Miners undergoing traumatic time underground, the entire world was praying for their safety and safe return back. Though these Miners facing difficult time underground yet they kept their HOPE alive of returning back. It is this HOPE that kept them strong and alive. In this mission of RESCUING the 33 Miners, the Chilean authorities especially its President and Mining Minister played a very important role. They remained near the rescuing operation for 48 hours giving a booster for those Engineers and other technicians who were involved in this operation salvage. They did not make a big show of their presence there. They did not make unnecessary speeches there but concentrated in supporting all the Engineers and technicians involved in this mission. They also remained embedded to their HOPE of getting back all the 33 Miners alive.

Thank God and thank the technological advancement for the success of this mission. The joy and happiness of the 33 Miners was noticed when they embraced and hugged their dearest and nearest. These scenes were of great admiration which will always remain in our minds.
One of the Miners’ wife delivered a baby when baby’s father was still underground. He was longing to see his child and hoping to embrace and kiss his new born babe. Luckily his Hope brought him back to the surface of this earth to see his child whom he promised to name as ESPERANCE which means HOPE. Let all of us stick to our HOPE as the Chilean Miners did. With this success, the ratings of Chile on technological advancement gone very high. To achieve this feat, Chilean government spent millions of Dollars which indicates how much Chile care for its citizens. When asked this question, Chile's president said "it is worth spending such a huge amount in order to save the lives of its citizens. My admiration goes to Chile for giving highest importance for the lives ofits citizens.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

October 14, 2010

BAR BY-POLLS. By Elvino Rodrigues.

From: Elvino Rodrigues
Date: Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 6:57 PM

That the Valpoi by-election is a burden to the exchequer is very much true. This by-Poll is a deliberate game played by these National Parties, be it Congress or BJP in order to increase their own member numbers in the Assembly. Similar by-poll game they played in the recent past in Canacona causing huge loss to the people of Goa, but little they care the deliberate loss they are causing to the state and people of Goa while playing their vicious number games. There were demands in the past in this forum and i repeat that such deliberate By-Polls should be made very expensive to the MLAs themselves who are deliberately resigning in order to stand for re-election with the ticket of another party by heavily penalizing to these crooks.

First of all any sitting MLA who is deliberately vacating his Seat by resigning and planing to get re-elected should be penalized by slaping a 6 years bar for seeking re-election. Secondly he should be made to pay all the By-Poll expenses caused to the People of Goa due to their adventureous game play.

But will these 40 Crook MLAs pass such a law in the interest of the State and people of Goa? While they, including Opposition MLAs, swiftly pass the Bills to increase their undeserving salaries and other perks. People of Goa need such rulling to check on these rogue playboy MLAs and their dirty adventureous games. Is there no authority above them than these 40 thieves themselves to get such rulling passed for the benefit of the State and People of Goa? What is the Governor for if he at least cant check on such rogue MLAs and their dirty designs! Meanshile such By-Poll games will be continued to play by these Rogues till some rulling comes punishing them heavily and keeping them away for next 6 years from any political election.

Hoping something will be done to save the loss for the State and People of Goa.

Thank you.

Elvino Rodrigues
Navelim,
Salcete Goa.

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October 10, 2010

R.I.P. GOA.

I have just returned from my vacation in Goa. During my one month stay in Goa, I have noticed with deep regret and disappointment, that Goa is finished for genuine Goans.
R.I.P. Goa.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

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