GOA-WORLD - WEEKEND POST NEWSLETTER - VOLUME XIII - 25 NOVEMBER 1998
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THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
1. Congratulatory Messages.
2. Goan Cultural Society - Dubai, U.A.E.
3. 4th Annual GoaNetters Meet & GOACOM-CSI Award Ceremony in Goa.
4. New Konkani Cassette Released - Amchi Itihas.
5. For the Kitchen Selfbook.
6. Italian Troupe to Perform at Kala Academy, Goa.
7. A Glimpse of Ancient Indian History.
8. NAMASKAR-AFRICANA - Forum on the South Asian Dihtmlora in Africa.
9. Website Reviews by Goa-World Team.
10. Weekend Recipe.
11. Spice Up your Workout with Cross-Training.
12. Joke for the Week.
13. Indian Tax Mailing List.
14. It's Funny How......... A Poem.
15. Goa-Related News/Photos/Research.....
16. IDBI's 25 Branch in Margao, Goa.
17. Miscellaneous.... Missing Strings _
18. Classifieds.
19. Contributors to this issue.
20. From the Editor's Desk.
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES:
TO : THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA -On the occasion of completion
of the restoration of St. Francis Xavier's Altar at Old Goa. The altar
restoration has been sponsored by Ansaldo Int Guala Closures of Italy,
Sun-Grace Mafatlal, Teksid Spa., and Tinonor Components Ltd.
TO: RENE BARRETO and all those behind the launching of the Goans
International Organization at the hands of Dr. Wilfred A. De Souza,
Hon. Chief Minister of State of Goa, in London, U.K. this week!
- It is hoped that all Goan organizations worldwide be linked-up.
TO : DR. M.B. PRABHU of Mapusa was awarded the 'Crown of Malta' Medal
at the World Congress of New Unified Medicine for the 3rd Millennium
at Colombo - Sri Lanka recently. Dr Prabhu was also honoured with a
Ph.D. of the Open International University for Complementary Medicine
at the convocation by Albert Nai yan Kou, of the Republic of China.
(News courtesy: Navhind Times)
TO : THE 4 GOAN FOOTBALL CLUBS - Churchill Brothers, Salgaocar, Dempo
Sports Club and Vasco Sports Club -all the best at the Bristols Rovers
Cup competition in Mumbai.
{Dempo Sports Club are four-time champions and 1989 runners-up.
The competition has prizes as follows:
Rs. 3 lakhs for champions, Rs. 2 lakhs for runners-up and Rs. 1 lakh
each for the losing semi-finalists. Besides, cash awards to the teams,
the player of the tournmanet would get a purse of Rs. 50,000/- and
late Akhtar Hussain Memorial Trophy instituted by former MP and cine
star Sunil Dutt. The finals will be held on December 5, 1998 at the
Cooperage Grounds, Mumbai, India - Courtesy: Herald, Goa}
TO : MLA, ADV. DAYANAND NARVEKAR on being elected President of the Goan
Cricket Association (GCA) for the year 1999-2000.
TO : MR. ROLLAND A. VELHO on being elected President of the Goa Choral
Symphony - a cultural association promoting music and cultural heritage
of Goa, founded by Mr. Alberto Barreto.
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GOAN CULTURAL SOCIETY - DUBAI, U.A.E.
Founded 11 years ago by prominent Goans based in Dubai - basically only
members of Goan origin are enrolled but their spouses automatically
become members if either of them is of Goan Origin. Presently, over 500
members at the moment i.e. Life and Ordinary. The membership is renewed
every year of ordinary members.
Main activities:
Sports Festival and Football Tournaments:
- Every year "Sports Festival" is held for Members and their families.
- All Goa Inter-Village Football Tournament held every year during the
Holy Month of Ramadan. On an average 15 Teams participate. All of them
must name their Team after a Goan Village Team. Last year 14 Teams
participated and previous year 16.
Last year's (1997) winners were F.C. Siolim and Runners-Up were Vasco.
1996 winners were Vasco and Runners-Up were Varca. Goa's Ex-Chief
Minister, Churchill Alemao attended the Finals that year.
Entertainment:
- Annual Member's Nite held every year.
- In addition to Members' Nite occasionally major 31st December Nites
are held with Bands coming from Goa.
Other info:
Sponsors:
Big names like "PUMA" - "New Balance" participate in major Tournaments.
Stadiums:
A class stadiums are chosen for the events like "Iranian Grounds"
- "Al Nasr Grounds", etc.
Referees:
Professional Referees are hired from local Senior Division Clubs.
GOAN CULTURAL SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 23120 - DUBAI - U.A.E.
Email: glenmar@emirates.net.ae / mafrene@emirates.net.ae
Main Committee Elected for this year:
1. Chairman Mr Sydney Lisboa - Tel 971 4 377487 (Assagao)
Email:mafrene@emirates.net.ae
2. President Mr. Salazar Noronha - Tel 971 4 369683 (Cuncolim)
3. Vice-President Mr. Peter Fernandes - Tel 971 4 369222 (Aldona)
4. Sports Secretary Mr. Moses Colaco - Tel 050 6250735 (Velim)
5. Gen Secretary Mr. Cajetan Silveira - Tel 971 4 375464 (Chorao)
- Forwarded by Lawrence Fernandes for Goa-World
Email: Glenmar@emirates.net.ae
For info on the Goan Associations in the Gulf Region,
visit http://www.goa-world.net/org/
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4TH ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET & GOACOM-CSI AWARD CEREMONY
ON 28TH DECEMBER 1998 IN GOA
The 4th Annual GoaNetters meeting will be held on 28th December 1998
at Hotel Solmar, Panaji, Goa.
The "discussions" part will last from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
followed by lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There will be a small attendance fee (~ Rs 25.00 per head) to cover
a portion of the cost of the renting the hall. More information
on the guest speaker(s) for the discussions part of the meeting will
be provided shortly.
After the lunch, the Computer Society of India (CSI) - Goa Chapter
will present the GOACOM-CSI Award of Rs. 20,000/- to the winning
school which has been judged to have the best implementation of
computer education in Goa.
For details on CSI-Goa Chapter, visit http://www.goacom.com/csi-goa/
Seating will be limited to about 100 people per session and you are
free to attend both or either sessions. If you are going to be in Goa
during the holiday season, this is your opportunity to meet your
fellow GoaNetters.
If you think you can make it, please email to: marlon@goacom.com
stating your interest to do so with your address / phone # in Goa.
Thanks and see you all in Goa!
Marlon Menezes marlon@goacom.com
San Jose, Ca. 408-296-6707
Applied Materials http://www.appliedmaterials.com
GOACOM http://www.goacom.com
Home http://bjt.net/~marlon
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NEW KONKANI CASSETTE RELEASED....
AMCHI ITIHAS - Trio Kings presentation
- An unique Konkani cassette of social, political, and examplary songs,
produced by Piedade Baptista, released on November 13th, 1998.
Now available in Goa and the Gulf.
To keep yourself updated on the Goan Music scene,
visit http://www.goa-world.net/music/
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THANKSGIVING MASSES, X'MAS CELEBRATIONS & OTHER PROGRAMMES
IN KUWAIT
November 27, 1998 - The 18th Annual Thanksgiving Mass offered by
Staff Members of Boodai Corporation will be held at the Holy Family
Cathedral, Kuwait City at 9:00 a.m.
December 4, 1998 - CRC Fiesta from 10:30 a.m. onwards at Fakhreddine
Palace, Dawliya Commercial Building, behind KAC Building, Kuwait City,
organized by Chinchinim Recreational Centre. Stepping Stones will be
there to bring the X'Mas ambience and herald the advent of the festive
season. Santa Claus brings lot of suprises & galore of free gifts for
children. Games, Fancy Dress and Dance Competitions will be the other
highlights. For details and passes, contact CRC Committee Members
Tel:(965)2430495/ 9101037 / 2624763 / 2547698.
December 4, 1998 - A thanksgiving mass in honour of St. Francis Xavier
offered by the Goan Welfare Society (GWS) will be held at 8:00 a.m. at
the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City. All GWS members & well wishers
are hereby requested to attend and invoke the blessings for the well-
being of the Goan community living in Kuwait.
December 11, 1998 - GWS Annual X'Mas Tree Party from 9:30 a.m. onwards
at Messilah Beach Hotel.Top Ranks will be in attendance to set the mood
and usher in the spirit of Christmas with their scintilating music.
Lots of Prizes and Surprises await the young and the old, Games & Fancy
Dress Competitions for children below 12 years.
Entry forms/passes available with Goan Welfare Society Committee Members
- Tel: (965) 2429435 after 4:30 p.m. Email:acoelho@burgan.com.kw
December 10-11, 1998 - Camp Riggae Christmas Programme. Various social
and cultural items will be presented by the Organizing Committee headed
by Lalit Zadoo.
H.E. Mr. Prabhu Dayal, Ambassador of India, will be the chief guest at
the celebrations.
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FOR THE KITCHEN SELFBOOK - FROM MEXICO TO GOA.....
SABIA USTED QUE..._ ZANNOI TUM_ (DID YOU KNOW THAT..._)
Mexico is the birthplace of chocolate (thank you for such a wonderful
gift to the world!). It was revered by the Aztecs and was served
exclusively to priests and kings with such additions as herbs, chiles &
honey. Although hot chocolate of Mexico is famous throughout the world,
they are also well-known for their use of chocolate in a sauce called
mole, where it is used as one of many spices.
Capers are the unopened flower buds of a bush that grows in the
Mediterranean. Contrary to popular belief, they are in no way related to
fish! They are usually packed in brine, so they should be rinsed before
using. Select small capers and try them in everything from salads, pasta
dishes, with smoked salmon or other fish dishes, in egg salad sandwiches
and devilled eggs, in vegetables, sauces to pizza!
To quickly slice mushrooms, strawberries or kiwis, try using an egg
slicer, preferably with stainless steel wires for strength.
The tart and tangy flavor of the versatile lime adds a sprightly touch
to margaritas, other fruit drinks and desserts. It adds zest to seviche,
salad dressings, barbecued fish and poultry. An excellent source of
Vitamin C, limes grow in the tropics and subtropics.
- Forwarded by one of the mailing list member (name withheld on request)
for Goa-World.
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ITALIAN TROUPE TO PERFORM AT KALA ACADEMY, GOA
On the occasion of completion of the restoration of St. Francis Xavier's
Altar at Old Goa, Archaeological Survey of India and Italian Embassy
Cultural Centre will present a concert by Ensemble Strumentale Italiano
(works of Vivaldi, Albinoni and Guluppi), scheduled on November 23, 1998
at 6:30 p.m. at Kala Academy, Campal.
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A GLIMPSE OF ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY....
Looking for ancient Indian history - for those who feel to keep in
touch with their cultural heritage, Dr. Natwar Jha and Mr. Navratna S.
Rajaram has created a website for you.
Visit http://www.vedickalidas.home.m1.org
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W E E K E N D R E C I P E
Being a vegetarian, I have tried a lot of Chinese, Continental & Mughlai
food but the best I think is the Maharashtrian style of cooking (local
Mumbai style).
I have learnt mostly vegetarian preparations which are simple yet tasty
and time saving. I give below my favourite "Fenugreek Seeds Curry".
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp margarine, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, a pinch
of asafoetida, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric
powder
1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp fresh
coriander
leaves (chopped)
Method:
Soap the fenugreek seeds for 3-4 hours. Drain the excess water. Then
boil
with water till tender. Pour in a container. Heat margarine in a
pan.
Add cumin seeds. When brown, add asafoetida. Make a paste of the
above
4 spices with 1/2 cup water. Pour it into the pan and fry for 2
minutes.
Add boiled fenugreek seeds and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil and
then
add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
Good cooking ...... enjoy!
Forwarded by: Nula D'Abreo (Mumbai, India)
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"SPICE UP YOUR WORKOUT WITH CROSS-TRAINING"
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Variety is the spice of life! If a bland fitness program has you losing
appetite for exercise, it may be time to consider cross-training. Adding
diverse activities to your workout regimen can provide a great physical
and mental boost.
One of the greatest benefits of cross-training is that you vary the
stress placed on specific muscles, bones & joints. Consider that nagging
injury that just doesn't seem to heal.Introducing a new exercise
activity
may be the perfect way to maintain your fitness as you recuperate. It's
also the best way to reduce your risk of injury in the future and to
achieve all-around fitness.
Participating in the same exercise activity day after day puts you at
risk for overuse injuries.By varying your routine, your body will become
efficient at performing a wider variety of tasks, leaving all of your
muscles stronger.
If you are interested in improving your performance in a specific sport
or activity, many experts believe cross-training will help, as peak
performance in any physical activity usually involves more than one
physical attribute.
There are two basic ways to incorporate cross-training into your
exercise
program. First, you can opt to do completely different activities
- switching from dance exercise to swimming to in-line skating to weight
training - on alternate days or within the same workout. Or, you can
add a new component to your existing program, such as alternating
between
traditional dance exercise classes & classes using weights, steps and/or
resistance tubes and balls.
No matter what activity you choose to do, always begin your workout with
a five to 10-minute warm up and finish with stretches and a cool down.
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JOKES FOR THE WEEK:
A woman is in a gambling casino. At the roulette she says,
"I have no idea what number to play".
A man near-by suggests she play her age.She puts her money
on number 35. The wheel is spun and 43 comes up. The woman
faints.
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/ / / Husband: We have been married for
/ / .-`````-. / ^`-. five years, and we haven't
/ \_/ {|} `o agreed on a single issue.
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/ / , ( `^^^ Wife: You're wrong again !!!
/ ( ) It's been SIX years !!!
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INDIAN TAX MAILING LIST - OPEN INVITATION TO JOIN
A very interesting mailing list "Indian Tax Mailing List" has just been
started - The purpose of this list is to provide a forum for Indians to
discuss issues relating to taxation & allied laws. Experts from various
tax fields are invited to join the list so that all queries will be
answered. It has received overwhelming response. Subscription is free,
and you may join the list at http://www.BhaaratEkKhoj.com/lists/
Tejinder Singh Rawal
T.S.Rawal & Co., Chartered Accountants,Nagpur,India
mailto: rawal@BhaaratEkKhoj.com , rawalall@nagpur.vsnl.net.in
Indian Taxation Site http://www.BhaaratEkKhoj.com/india/tax
India Tax List: http://www.BhaaratEkKhoj.com/lists/
- Forwarded by: Tejinder Singh Rawal for Goa-World.
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IT'S FUNNY HOW......... A Poem
We got to meet
Not in a party.
Not on the street.
Not in a store.
And you sure
don't live next door!
It's funny how we know each other
Not introduced by my mother
and not introduced
by my brother.
And although I've never
seen you face to face,
I feel this strong bond,
through cyber space!
EVEN with a face,
not yet in place!
Who'd ever thought_
If I talk about *YOU* my friend on the net,
to a person who's not online yet,
they can't understand, how we met.
They have no clue!
How I can meet someone LIKE YOU!
So I try to explain,
that I'm not insane!
That I REALLY have a friend
in this place called "cyberspace,"
who loves me
for "ME!"
And has NO doubt
what friendship's about!
A friend who knows
it's not in the looks,
or about our checkbooks.
And you're not a friend
that I set out to choose,
but a friend I gained outta the blue!
Who UNDERSTANDS this friendship anew!
You my friend,
type with your heart.
And you are truly "state of the art!"
You have feelings, that are REAL!
You're a friend I treasure
a great deal!
And It's funny to know,
how friends may come,
and friends may go.
But YOU my friend,
I will always remember
for you are sealed in my heart forever!!
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GOA-RELATED NEWS/PHOTOS/RESEARCH WORKS.......
News from Goa http://www.goacom.com/news/
Photos from Goa http://www.goa-world.net/fotofolio/
GoaResearchNet http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1503
Forwarded by: Frederick (Rico) Noronha - Goa-World Team
Email: fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
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MISCELLANEOUS..... MISSING STRINGS _
- Arjuna Award Winner, Brahmanand Shankwalkar of Goa, was invited by
Qatar Goans Sports Club to grace the All Goa 9-a-side inter-village
football tournament at Doha, Qatar on November 20, 1998.
- The Complete Homeophathy HandBook - A Guide to Everyday Health Care
by Miranda Castro, published by Rupa + Co., Madras. Priced Rs. 195/-
For details/orders, contact Fax: +91-44-6427484 / Tel: +91-44-6423385
* Slideback in literacy in India_ For all the official rhetoric on
literacy and school education, the picture remains extremely bleak,
as is illustrated by the following excerpts from the U.N.D.P's
Human Development Report:
"India is one of the least literate societies. India's seemingly large
pool of technically-educated and English-speaking manpower is deceptive
and presents a misleading impression of the levels of education and
literacy among its population as a whole.....
The (literacy) growth rate which was 2.3% during 1971-81 declined by
1.8% during 1981-91. High literacy rates prevail in Kerala, Mizoram,
Goa, Delhi and a few Union Territories".
* In SWAGAT/October 1998 inflight reading magazine of Indian Airlines,
Goa is spelt as GAO. Looks like after sometime, like Panaji(for Panjim)
we will have GOA as Gao (meaning village in Hindi/Konkani).
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* Canadian Embassy's Immigration Section in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia closed
down on November 16, 1998 and shifted its operations to Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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C L A S S I F I E D S
Immediate Vacancies in Kuwait:
Wanted Executive Secretary & Communication Technician/Engineer
from India for a newly established IT firm:
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Executive Secretary :
Internet/computer literate, Shorthand/Typing, Tendering, Smart,
English, Presentable with pleasing personality and good handling
of phone calls, Hard working - preferably Goan.
Visa will be arranged. Email detailed Resume: goa-mania@usa.net
Communication Technician :
Should be a Graduate Engineer with 4-5 years job experience.
Good salary offered to the right candidate, preferably Goan.
Visa can be arranged. Email Resume to: goa-mania@usa.net
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CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE:
Goa-World Team: Ulysses Menezes & Ghtmler Almeida (Kuwait)
Frederick (Rico) Noronha (Saligao, Goa)
Goan Welfare Society (Kuwait) Marlon Menezes (U.S.A.)
Nula D'Abreo (Mumbai) Lawrence Fernandes (Dubai)
Goan Cultural Society (Dubai) Tejinder Singh Rawal (Nagpur)
Rene Barreto (U.K.)
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK.....
First of all, let us thank all of you for your time in responding to
our
Announcement last week! It's really good to get confirmation from your
end
that Goa-World's Gulf Goans Weekend Post Newsletter do reach you in
good
shape!
Please feel free to copy, post or otherwise distribute this
Newsletter.
Send all questions/comments/suggestions/articles to:
ulysses@goa-world.net
To those residents of U.A.E., Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
Oman
we invite you to forward your associations' news, photos and write-ups
on
your recently held events -social, sports, cultural,etc. We do not
intend
to keep you out of our reach. We bank on you for giving us details on
your
upcoming programmes!
Jokes, cute stories, and cute emails are always appreciated! Just
please
make sure that the jokes are "clean" -meaning that they are not
offensive
with vulgarity or "worldly" suggestions. Stories, poems, and other
cute
emails are such a encouragement. Once again, make sure they are
"clean".
We want your feedback! Tell us what you like or don't like. What are we
missing_ What would you like to see more of_
Send your comments to gcalmeida@goa-world.net or Fax: (965)4830078.
We have quite a large number of emails and telephone calls too saying
how much they enjoy the Weekend Post Newsletter! And we think that is
so wonderful.
Thanks for reading the Goa-World's only weekly published from the Gulf
Region. The habit has surely caught on! This week we had the
highest
requests to add up to the Mailing List.. and before the New Year blinks,
we would "hit" the four figure mark! Amazing, but it's true!
As for the Goa-World website itself, we have over 9100 hits in just
three months' time and over 45000 browsed through from over 55
countries!
Have a nice weekend!
Ghtmler Almeida / Ulysses Menezes
Goa-World Team
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Flash News from Gomantak Times!
FLASH
Chief Minister Dr Wilfred de
Souza resigned in the early
hours of this morning,
tendering his resignation to
Governor Lt Gen (Retd) J F R
Jacob at 12.30 am this
morning. The governor
accepted the resignation and
requested Dr de Souza to
hold charge until alternative
arrangements could be made.
The chief minister did not
recommend dissolution of the
assembly to the governor.
The Congress, led by Leader
of the Opposition Luizinho
Faleiro, is likely to stake its
claim to form a government
later today.
Listen to the people's voice
- Editorial in the Gomantak Times/26 November 1998
A sampling of people's opinions on the present crisis in the
government conducted by Gomantak Times correspondents all over the state
reveals very clearly that the public is disgusted with the antics of
their representatives and wants the legislative assembly to be
dissolved, and President's Rule to be imposed in the state. While a few
people felt that toppling of the Dr Wilfred de Souza government was
wrong -- they said it was cracking down on corruption in the state --
most were unequivocally critical of both sides. In their opinion,
personal greed rather than the people's need was uppermost in the minds
of the MLAs. Most people interviewed also thought the anti-defection law
should be amended, so that MLAs leaving a party were obliged to resign
their seats in the legislative assembly, regardless of their numbers.
It does not take too much of perspicacity to realise that the
overwhelming public mood today is one of revulsion at the naked greed
shown by the leaders of most political parties in their quest to grab
political power at any cost. Surely, the MLAs themselves must be aware
of this. After all, they are in touch with people almost constantly in
their daily lives. But that they bash on regardless of what their voters
think only reveals that they treat the people whom they are supposed to
represent with contempt. They feel that if they come to power, enrich
themselves greatly and throw a few crumbs at their voters by way of
'development', they will be able to win their confidence once again.
For this, the voters themselves are as much to blame. If they
are more discerning at the time of elections and make sure not to cast
their votes for MLAs who behave in this manner, no one will be able to
take them for granted. Of course, there is a problem here. Voters often
vote for people they know are corrupt and uncaring, because they feel
that there is no viable alternative before them in the polls. Besides,
voters find only too regularly that any new 'clean' alternative they
vote for comprises a number of the same old politicians (who have
shifted sides seeing the public mood), and they immediately get down to
their same old tricks on assuming power. This is a systemic problem,
that will require a change in the country's political system, if it is
to be permanently remedied.
But even in the present circumstances, there is much the
voters can do to bring about a change in the mentality of their
representatives. Too often, voters make up their minds on the basis of
the party the candidate represents, rather than on the character of the
candidate. It is important that voters take it upon themselves to punish
those MLAs whom they feel have been corrupt and insensitive, by
defeating them regardless of the party symbol they contest on.
Corruption has today become all- pervading. Because MLAs get elected
repeatedly despite their being corrupt, they have now come around to
believe that corruption and non-performance do not affect
the voter. Once it becomes clear that the voter is in a mood to throw
out corrupt politicians, this attitude of contempt towards the
electorate will change fast.
But for this to happen, everything depends on the voters. It
is they who must emphatically show in the next election -- whenever it
is held
-- that they will not tolerate corrupt aya-rams and gaya-rams.
GOA-WORLD - WEEKEND POST - VOLUME XII - 18 NOVEMBER 1998
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Welcome to GOA-WORLD WEEKEND POST - a Weekly Newsletter!
Published weekly on Wednesdays.
Dedicated to keeping the Goan informed around the region.
Presented by Goa-World Team,
Stop by, visit us at http://www.goa-world.net
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THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
1. Congratulatory Messages.
2. To my Children - A Poem.
3. 22nd United Goans Centre Soccer Tournament - 1998
4. Musical Groups/Bands for All Occasions in Goa.
5. Sshh Everybody Listens....
6. Goa-World's Digital Postcards.
7. Goan Restuarants in Kuwait.
8. Bank of India - ATM Centre at Margao, Goa.
9. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Launched.
10. New Publications by Goan Authors.
11. Pick of the Week Website - The Answering Machine.
12. The Hindu - the complete English newspaper.
13. Fitness and Home Gym Equipment.
14. SBIMODS - Multi-Option Deposit Scheme.
15. The value of TIME.
16. Mom's Recipe.
17. Festive Decorations, Gifts and Recipes.
18. IndiaWorld Headline News by Email.
19. GLOBAL~E~LINKED --- Cheap, fast infotech - for ALL!
20. Miscellaneous / Classifieds.
21. Migration to Australia - Consultancy Service.
22. Joke of the Week.
23. Create Personal Email Accounts for yourself and friends.
24. From the Editor's Desk....
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CONGRATULATIONS!
TO: DR. NEYCHELLE HENRIQUES CHAHAL who was awarded the second prize at the
8th South Zone Conference of IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologist,
Venereologists and Leprologists) held at Mysore. Here's wishing her from
the Goa-World Team all the best!
TO: MR. PRATAPSINGH R. RANE, Former Chief Minister of Goa, who was
unanimously elected President of the Goa Veteran Athletes Association
(GVAA) recently.
Here's Goa-World Team wishing him a good run in the sports arena!
TO: ALLAN SEALY'S Everest Hotels wins Crossword Book Award - The award is
the first of its kind for the best work of fiction by an Indian author in
English, and published in India.
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TO MY CHILDREN - A Poem by Sarojini Naidu
Golden sun of victory, born
In my life's unclouded morn,
In my lambent sky of love,
May your growing glory prove
Sacred to your consecration,
To my art and to my nation...
Sun of victory, may you be
Sun of song and liberty.
Lotus-maiden, you who claim
All the sweetness of your name,
Lakshmi, fortune's queen, defend you,
Lotus-born like you, and send yoou,
Balmy moons of love to bless you...
Gentle joy-winds to caress you...
Lotus-maiden, may you be
Fragrant of all ectasy.
- Freedom fighter, writer and poet, Sarojini Naidu is fondly remembered
by the title Nightingale of India.
Here's wishing the very best for a fun filled atmosphere to the kids
in the week celebrating the Children's Day - Goa-World Team.
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UPCOMING EVENTS/FOOTBAL TOURNAMENTS IN KUWAIT
CHORUS X'MAS CELEBRATIONS:
The arrangements for the second X'Mas Ganasamghamam organized by Youth
Chorus to be held on 17th December 1998 at 6:30 p.m. at Indian Central
School Auditorium are in progress. The carol teams from the different
Christian congregations and the teams from United Indian School, Indian
Central School and Jabriya Public School are participating. The Youth
Chorus carol team of 51 members.
22nd UNITED GOANS CENTRE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT:
The following are the fixtures:
Santos Sports Club v/s Navelim Y. Centre - 20th Nov. 6:30 a.m. Ground A
Rising Stars v/s Colva United Centre - 20th Nov. 6:30 a.m. Ground B
Ave Maria v/s. United Goans Strikers - 20th Nov. 8:00 a.m. Ground A
Goa Maroons v/s United Friends Club - 20th Nov. 8:00 a.m. Ground B
Friendship through Sports - U.G.C., it has been one of the pioneer sports
association in Kuwait. The tournament is being conducted under
the auspices of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) and supervised
by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA), Kuwait.
http://www.goa-world.net/worldwide/kuwait/1998/update.htm
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MUSICAL GROUPS/BANDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
IN GOA
BOYFRIENDS WITH MISS VEENA:
Your Friendly Dance Music Band - BoyFriends with Miss Veena.
Music of your choice for weddings, parties, dances, beatshows, etc.
Contact Tel in Goa Micheal: 550745, Novey 514986, Crosslee 786746,
Melcolm 550120.
ROYAL MUSIC:
Your favourites - The Bad for all occasions.
Contact Tel in Goa: 733431 / 737087
Address: Anita Aprt., Shop G5, Don Bosco Road, Fatorda, Margao, Goa.
GOA-WORLD website has a wide range of info on Goa and the Goans, from
the Map to the latest happenings/events in the life of Goans abroad!
check out: http://www.goa-world.net/
GOAN MUSIC page at the Goa-World website features the latest release
of music cassettes and CDs.
Check it out http://www.goa-world.net/music/
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SshH! EVERYBODY LISTENS.......
_
( Married life is very frustrating:
/ / / In the first year of marriage, the
/ / .-`````-. / ^`-. man speaks and the woman listens.
/ \_/ {|} `o
/ .---. \ _ ,--' In the second year, the woman
/ / , ( `^^^ speaks and the man listens.
/ ( )
) ) In the third year, they both speak
) /__ \__ ) ( \___ and the neighbours listen.
(___)))__))(__))(__)))
And..... everybody listens!
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GOA-WORLD'S DIGITAL POSTCARDS
X'mas Season is nearing........ Send Digital Postcards this year.
It's Free, easy and with no strings attached!
It's a Goa-World website service to all Goans and their friends!
Visit http://www.goa-world.net/postcards/
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BANK OF INDIA - ATM CENTRE, MARGAO
Bank of India-Margao Branch now becomes the first public sector bank to
provide 24 hours banking through ATM, Telebanking, Coral, etc.
Internet: mrgboi@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Swift : BKIDINBBAMRG
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GOAN RESTAURANTS IN KUWAIT
INDIAN DRAGON :
- Indian, Tandoor and Chinese Restaurant.
Specialists in party catering with complete table setting,
chafing dishes, etc. Free Home delivery.
Location: Essa Al-Qatami Street, Block 10, Senior Indian School Lane,
Salmiya. Tel: (965) 5642296 / 9734859
PETER'S TAKEAWAY :
The restaurant that serves exclusive Goan/Chinese/Indian/Tandoori Dishes.
- Outdoor catering orders.
Location: Salmiya - For details: Tel: (965) 5619575
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PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIO) CARD
LAUNCHED BY PRIME MINISTER
The PIO card would confer a range of special benefits like a visa-free
regime and other facilities in the economic, financial and educational
fields.
Outlining the advantages of the proposed PIO Card, Prime Minister, Atal
Behari Vajpayee said the card holder would enjoy parity with NRIs with
regard to all facilities now available for acquiring and transferring
immovable property in India, admitting children to educational instit-
utions and applying for the various housing schemes of the Central and
State Government agencies. Details are expected to be announced shortly.
PM further said a committee would be set up to examine the NRIs demand
to introduce dual nationality for people of Indian origin settled abroad.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS BY GOAN AUTHORS
"INDIA AND THE WEST : THE FIRST ENCOUNTERS", an illuminating book high-
lighting Goa's history before the advent of the Portuguese, written by
Dr. Joseph Velinkar, was released in Panjim on Nov 11, 1998 at the hands
of the Chief Minister, Dr. Wilfred De Souza. The book also highlights
htmlects like trade, economy, religion, and marriages during the Portuguese
regime. The Goa-born author's work has been published by Heras Institute
and St Xavier College, Bombay. Price Rs.150.
"SANTA CRUZ (CALAPOR)": By Tereza Albuquerque Pp.100 (1989) LF Rs.150
Profile of a village in Goa. Albuquerque provides many fascinating details,
from history to customs prevalent today. Adds to the rich lore about Goan
tradition.
"SIOLIM: By Sebastian D'Cruz Pp.192 (1994) Rs.75
If you have just about any connection with this village in Bardez, you
can't afford to miss this book. Maps,addresses, history, legends, everything.
Recommended for anyone interested in understanding what makes rural Goa tick.
[Books available at: The Other India Bookstore's CATALOGUE OF GOA BOOKS]
Visit http://www.goa-world.net/books/
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PICK OF THE WEEK WEBSITE - The Answering Machine
Now callers wanting to leave a message can head on over to the site for a
wide ranging selection of answering machine possibilities. Offering sound
files by category - everything from movies to "weird" - the site has some-
thing for every occasion.
http://www.answeringmachine.co.uk/
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THE HINDU - The complete Newspaper
Read The Hindu - english daily newspaper for complete news and views on
the happenings in "India" at http://www.hinduonline.com &
http://www.the-hindu.com
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FITNESS & HOME GYM EQUIPMENTS
Now, "WEIDER - the Total Fitness Company (USA/Canada) - the World's No. 1
Selling Fitness and Home Gym Equipments are available in Goa at
CHAMPS MARKETING Tel: 226569 http://www.weiderindia.com
Email: svmurty.olympic@axcess.net.in
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SBI MODS - Multi-Option Deposit Scheme
- Flexibility, Convenience, High Returns.
SBI MODS is a Fixed Deposit Scheme with flexible features:
Duration: 1 to 5 years, Automatic overdraft limit, Automatic pre-mature
withdrawals, Automatic renewal on maturity, Nomination Facility.
Available at over 1320 computerized branches all over India.
Visit http://www.sbi.co.in & http://www.statebankofindia.com
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THE VALUE OF TIME
To realize the value of ONE YEAR
Ask a student who has failed his exam.
To realize the value of ONE MONTH
Ask a mother who has given birth to a pre-mature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK
Ask an editor of a weekly - Goa-World Team!
To realize the value of ONE DAY
Ask a daily wage labourer.
To realize the value of ONE HOUR
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of ONE MINUTE
Ask a person who has missed the train.
To realize the value of ONE SECOND
Ask a person who has survived a car crash!
To realize the value of ONE MILLI-SECOND
Ask the person who has won a silver medal.
To realize the value of ONE MICRO-SECOND
Ask a NASA scientist or your local politician.
To realize the value of ONE NANO-SECOND
Ask a Hardware Engineer.
(- Forwarders' name withheld on request).
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MOM'S RECIPE
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Please direct any questions about this recipe to the author.
From: Neelam Advani mailto:neelamadvani@usa.net
I have here for all of you a recipe that is a personal favourite of mine
and every time I prepare it, it reminds me of my mom who among many things
also taught me how love can be expressed through food.
M A S A L A B H A A T (SPICE RICE!!)
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Ingredients:
1cup basmati rice (long grained rice), 1 big potato peeled and diced
1 cup shelled green peas, 1 onion peeled and diced few florets of
cauliflower, 12 cup lemon juice, 2 cups grated coconut
(keep aside one cup for garnishing and one for grinding)
cilantro leaves (1 bunch for grinding and some for garnishing)
2 tbsp oil
Spices to be ground:
1"cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves, 2-3 peppercorns small bunch of cilantro
leaves, 1 cup grated coconut, 1 tsp turmeric powder(optional)
1 green chilli, 1 12 " piece of ginger, and salt to taste.
Wash and drain rice and keep aside for at least thirty minutes.grind
all the spices with a little water to form a paste. Heat oil and when
hot add onions and stir fry till they turn pink. Next add cauliflower
florets, potatoes one after the other and stir each vegetable for a
minute or so before adding the next. Add the peas. Stir well. Add the
ground spices and the washed and drained rice. Stir the entire mixture
well for at least 3-5 minutes taking care not to let the rice stick to
the bottom. Add two and half cups of water. Add lemon juice. Stir it
once more. Cover and cook on a low flame for approx. thirty
minutes. Keep checking wether the rice grains are cooked. Remove from
heat. Garnish with coconut and cilantro and serve hot with pickles and
chilled yoghurt and (if available)crisp fried popadums.
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FESTIVE DECORATIONS, GIFTS AND RECIPES
Holidays : Recipes, Gifts and Decorations : Thanksgiving & Christmas
by Martha Stewart. Here are hundreds of the best ideas for the
holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year's, collected from the
pages of Martha Stewart Living, one of America's hottest and fastest
growing magazines. Includes party recipes, entertainment ideas, table
settings, decorations, gifts, wrappings, and much more.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/051788271X/worldwiderecipes
Thanksgiving : Festive Recipes for the Holiday Table (Williams-Sonoma
Kitchen Library) Whether your tastes run to the traditional or more
adventurous, this Thanksgiving can be the tastiest one ever with the
help of this Williams-Sonoma cookbook. From first course to last,
cooks will find everything they need for a delicious holiday gathering.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0783503245/worldwiderecipes
The Perfect Thanksgiving Book : Delicious Recipes for a Fabulous
Family Feast by Lindley Boegehold. Thanksgiving is a time to gather
together, to celebrate the harvest and be grateful, to visit friends
and family, and above all, to eat. The recipes at the heart of this
book cover every part of the traditionally elaborate meal including
the classic Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, tasty side dishes,
and fabulous pies. Over 100 full-color photos.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1859671217/worldwiderecipes
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INDIAWORLD HEADLINES - DAILY VIA EMAIL
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TO SUBSCRIBE, send an email to listserv@indiaworld.co.in with the
Subject: subscribe headlines
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gLoBaL~E~LINKED --- cheap, fast infotech - for ALL!
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Commercial email in India is a costly affair - to send and to receive.
Unlike the normal mail, your family back home has to pay to receive your
email. It is expensive for them and often embarrassing for you. Besides,
it could discourage you from sending as much email as you would like to.
We are providing an *alternative* - “gLoBaL~E~LINKED --- cheap, fast
infotech - for ALL!"
For anyone in Goa, we now send abroad, 50 word, email messages *free*.
Longer messages, upto an A4 size page, are charged lower than prevailing
commercial rates. Our hope is to put at least some parts of the infotech
revolution within the reach of every single person here. No more can
your folks in Goa say, ”It is expensive to write abroad.”
You too can now email messages to anyone in Goa or India, for less than
your normal postage rates. You pay for the message at your end, the
recipient receives it here, without cost. We will post or phone in your
messages the same day we receive them.
An *Annual Subscription* of US$ 30- entitles you to:
· 40 email messages in 12 months ( @ US 75 cents each ), or
· 30 X’mas, B’day, Greeting cards within 12 months, ( @ US $ 1 each ), or
· a combination of the two, to utilise the whole subscription amount within
12 months.
*Suggestion: If you think you will not use 40 messages/30 cards in 12
months you could share the subscription with others. Kindly quote your
subscritption number with each message to us.
- *For email*: Type the full postal address and phone number of the
recipient, at the end of your message.
- *For Greeting cards*: Send the entire list of names, addresses and
dates of various occasions for which cards have to be sent to your family
or friends anywhere in India. We will buy CRY (Child Relief and You - a
well known Indian NGO that looks after the needs of children.), or UNICEF
cards, and send them for you. If you have a special message, e.g., for a
birthday, condolence etc., email it to us in time.
- “Phone message to ____ at Tel. No. _____.” Please type in this
instruction at the end of your message, if you want it phoned in to the
recipient. Without this specific request, all messages will be routinely
printed and posted.
Messages will be phoned in to any part of India, if needed.
Additional Long Distance rates will apply. If the message is urgent
(please state), we will phone it in *on receipt*. If not, we will phone it
in between 9 and l0 pm the same day, at one-third the cost, and debit it
from your account.
- *Gift Subscriptions*: Gift a loved one in Goa an email subscription
for a year. For just US$ 10/- your family can send you 20 email messages
(one A4 page each ) per year.
*Please note*: Messages upto 50 words are sent free anyway!
- *Information service*: Ask for important/urgent information - dates,
timings, facts, figures, events, family info etc. We will get the
information at the earliest - limited to what we can get on the phone,
within or outside Goa - and email it to you immediately. This reply
service, will cost you the same as one email message. Long Distance calls
( outside Goa ) will be charged extra.
Advantages:
· For its sheer convenience and speed, this is the cheapest form of
mail/Greetings to India.
· It generates local employment.
· It generates foreign exchange.
· It uses local products.
· It is environmentally friendly. Less stamps, letter paper and envelopes
means less tree cover disappears.
· It is efficient. Your message will be phoned in/posted fast and safely.
Cards will reach 7-10 days before the event.
. Maybe the best advantage is that your Greeting will benefit marginalised
and underprivileged people in Goa/India.
*Payment suggestions*:
· Pay us when you come down.
· Send it through friends and relatives coming down.
· Ask you relatives here to pay us.
· Send a Telegraphic Transfer ( TT ), using the SWIFT system through a
Bank. We will send you the details if you choose this option.
· Send a *Moneygram*. In Britain, most Post Offices are Moneygram
Centres. Besides this, most Thomas Cook and American Express branches the
world over are also Moneygram Centres.
· Make payments to Muriel D’Souza, SB A/c No. 6268, Bank of India,
Saligao Branch, Bardez, Goa, India.
All services will start from 1st December l998. So if you are keen on the
Greeting Card option for Christmas, *subscribe now*.
If you think this is service is a good idea, kindly tell others who may
need it. Hope to see you elinked to Goa soon.
Muriel & Mario D'Souza
4/4 Tabravaddo (opp. St. Anne's Chapel ),
Saligao, Bardez, Goa, India - 403511.
gLoBaL~E~LINKED email:elinks@bom2.vsnl.net.in
THE GOA-WORLD TEAM RECOMMENDS THIS FACILITY TO ALL.
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MISCELLANEOUS / CLASSIFIEDS
Britain's monarchy is modernizing - Prince Charles has launched his own
internet website. Interested_
Check it out at http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PACKAGE - Gulf & Middle East, Europe, India....
For more info, email: sayertrv@ncc.moc.kw
EUROPEAN VOICE - a weekly view of the European Union. A six weeks free
trail offer, without any obligation. Send complete name and address to:
European Voice, Rue Montoyer 17/19 - 1000 Brussels, Belgium or Tel/Fax:
(+44-181)4038499/ (+44-181) 2494159.
PLOTS FOR SALE IN GOA - Wide range of plots for sale in Goa at various
interesting sites. For details contact by mail: Meena DeSouza, Libramento
Vaddo, Sangolda, Bardez, Goa, India 403511
GULF MEDICAL COLLEGE, AJMAN - U.A.E. - Now opened for its first batch on
The planned courses for '99 are Bachelor of Physiotheraphy, Bachelor of
Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Occupational Theraphy, Bachelor of Science
in Medical Laboratory Technology, Bachelor of Dental Surgery and
Bachelor of Pharmacy. Admission is open for MBBS courses for 1999 & 2000.
For more details, contact P.O. Box 4184, Ajman, U.A.E.
Tel: (9716) 431333 Fax: (9716) 431222 Email: gmcajman@emirates.net.ae
PIANO CLASSES IN KUWAIT by an experience teacher at Salmiya.
Tel: (965) 2420916
MUSIC LESSONS IN KUWAIT - Lessons in systematic theory and techniques of
playing organ, piano, keyboards, by an experienced Canada trained Indian
teacher for ages 5 to 50. Tel: (965) 2541093.
DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE WORLDWIDE - For Air frieght, Sea frieght, packing
& transportation, Door to Door Service Worldwide, contact Al-Ghanim
Express Cargo, Kuwait Tel: (965) 2406947/8 Fax: (965) 22408159
Email: alexprss@ncc.moc.kw
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MIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA
- Cousins & Grandparents living in Melbourne can sponsor their relative.
It maybe for a short time. Read on.....
- Forwarded by: Glenn Pereira email:gpereira@ozemail.com.au
MIGRATION CONSULTANCY - ANNOUNCEMENT
We have been provided Migration Consultancy to the Catholic community in
the Gulf (dubai, Muscat) for the last 3 years.
I am planning to visit Dubai, Muscat, Bahrain (likely), Doha (likely)
around mid December.
Please circulate the attached Flyer to your members,friends and
relatives in the Gulf.
- Glenn Pereira
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J O K E O F T H E W E E K
An applicant was filling out a job application.
When he came to the question, "Have you ever been arrested_"
He answered, "No."
The next question, intended for people who had answered in the
affirmative to the last one, was "Why_" The applicant
answered it anyway: "Never got caught."
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CREATE PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNTS FOR YOURSELF
OR FRIENDS THROUGH A COMPANY SERVER
* There are nearly forty sites offering free email services,
writes Samita Bhatia in an article in The Telegraph of
Calcutta. Just log in and check out:
http://www.netadress.com. Host of features, can
schedule email reminders. USA.Net
http://www.apexmail.com. Process of registration is
short and simple. Inclues an auto-responder service,
forwarding service and personalised signatures.
http://www.eudoramail.com Allows a download option
which allows you to download a message or attachment
directly to your hard disk. Great online help.
http://www.mailcity.com Your account logs out
automatically after ninety minutes of inactivity.
http://www.mailexcite.com You can choose an address
name@mailexcite.com
http://www.medmail.com This site offers email
addresses to doctors and medical professionals.
- Forwarded by Frederick (Rico) Noronha (Goa-World Team)
email: fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
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you that the Goa-World Digital Postcards are FREE, FAST and EASY TO USE!
To all those who have been forwarding the news-items and articles,
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NRI meet to open communication channel with government
by K.S. Nayar, India Abroad News Service
New Delhi, Nov 9 - The government proposes to tap the strengths of the
1 8-million-strong Indian dihtmlora by setting up a forum for non-resident
Indians (NRIs) to interface with the Prime Minister and other senior
functionaries.
A top official of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and
Industry (FICCI), which is co-sponsoring the two-day Indian Entrepreneurs
Conference to be opened by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on November
1 2, said this will be the major outcome of the first global-level summit of
Indians living abroad.
Over 1 3 0 delegates from 2 3 countries have confirmed their participation in
the meet. FICCI deputy secretary-general Vijay Topa said the invited
delegates are either corporate leaders or top-level management consultants
and chief executive officers and entrepreneurs.
Besides PIOs, more than 1 0 0 0 Indian business leaders will be attending the
meeting where 1 8 states are participating to woo the talent and money of
the overseas Indians.
"We believe the conference will create a dynamic forum that would
interface with the government," said Amit Mitra, FICCI secretary-general.
"This continuing forum would resolve the problems faced by the
non-resident Indians (NRIs) and People of Indian Origin (PIO)," Mitra told
India Abroad News Service. "We hope this forum will have a high-profile
group of PIOs," he added.
The much-awaited PIO card scheme is expected to be announced at the
conference.
Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha in his budget speech in June had indicated
that the PIO card would create a visa-free regime for the overseas Indians.
Henceforth, PIOs will be able to invest in property, maintain rupee
accounts and hold up to 4 0 percent equity on repatriation basis.
"Yet, the strengths of the PIO are not fully understood by Indian policy
makers," Mitra said. The conference will try to highlight these strengths.
A.R.Nanda, Indian Investment Centre chairman and chief commissioner for
investments and NRIs, who is co-sponsoring the meet, said cabinet-level
ministers will be addressing PIO delegates.
"We have also organised meetings with state governments to help overseas
Indians address any problem they may have at the ground level," he said.
Besides sectoral sessions on infrastructure, housing and real estate, the
conference will discuss opportunities in information technology (IT),
telecommunication, financial consulting services and hydrocarbons, Nanda
said.
Mitra said the $4. 1 6 billion that overseas Indians contributed to the
Resurgent India Bond (RIB) indicated funds would flow into the country if
the right conditions were created.
Overseas Indians have brought, besides the RIB, over $2 0 billion in bank
deposits or one-fifth of India's external debt. Moreover, they have
invested in equities of Indian companies totalling over $3. 0 billion.
NRIs also make regular remittances which are thought to have crossed ten
billion dollars in 1 9 9 7 - 9 8.
"Realising the potential of the overseas Indians, FICCI has decided to
create mechanisms to facilitate investments. We will help them if their
projects are stuck at any level of policy-making of the government," Mitra
said.
He noted over the past several years overseas Indians have become
corporate leaders, top-level management consultants, outstanding scientists
and technologists and IT entrepreneurs in their adopted countries.
"Lord (Raj) Bagri and Lord (Swraj) Paul are outstanding examples of
Indians whose contributions to Britain have been recognised by making them
members of the House of Lords," he said. PIOs have come to occupy
influential positions in the mainstream political life in North America and
several countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia.
Toronto-based K.V. Rathee, senior counsel with the Canada Life Assurance
Company, spoke of the confidence among NRIs about India. "Overseas Indians
are excited that the government is thinking of approving 14 percent NRI
investment in the insurance sector," he told India Abroad News Service.
"This is a place where Canada Life believes accessing human and financial
capital makes business sense," he added.
Rathee identified the independent judiciary, familiarity with the English
language and the pool of trained manpower as being "major magnets for
foreign investors."--India Abroad News Service
Frederick Noronhna
Goa-World Team
Emai:fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
