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In Konkani, you will get rants, viewpoints, news, sports, recommendations of things in Goa. Please send in your valuable suggestions at konkanifundays@gmail.com You can also follow us on twitter @konkanifundays

  1. Ep36: View - Narkasurs - Uniquely Goan, but is it loosing its true meaning?

    06/11/2021

    Ep36: View - Narkasurs - Uniquely Goan, but is it loosing its true meaning?

    First off, Best of wishes to all for Diwali. This year too forgetting that we are still in a pandemic, we celebrated Diwali with great gusto. It was a great day with people visiting the temple, the customary puja at home, great food and visiting relatives. Goa has a unique tradition of Narkasurs. This year too saw a whole lot of great quality narkasurs around goa specificaly around panaji, St Inez, Bhatlem and Taleigao. In the last 2 years, the only good development in panaji its seems has been with the improved quality of Narkasurs. But somehow i feel the true meaning of building narkasurs is lost. It looks like we are celebrating narkasurs rather then Krishna killing him. The old unwritten rule to have a kid Krishna is no where to be seen. Young kids are just blaring loud techno or other music which has no connection to the festival celebration. There could be a limit to how loud the music could be played and the time range. Also probably the music could be improved. Secondly, Since the main thing is burning the narkasurs, the committees building the narkasurs should ensure the effigies are properly burnt. Till 2 days later, there were many remnants of effigies not properly burnt or cleared from the road side cause inconvenience to travelers. Lets understand its not the municipalities responsibility to burn the narkasure of clear it. They can collect the remains after they are sorted properly in the side. Lets ensure we spread the true meaning of Diwali, ensure old traditions are maintained and mainly understanding that it symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".

    11 min
  2. Ep35: View - Are the Goan roads improving since the CM declaration| Should there be better planning?

    27/10/2021

    Ep35: View - Are the Goan roads improving since the CM declaration| Should there be better planning?

    The roads in taleigao, bhatlem, mala have been mended for the time being and this has resulted in the traffic congestion to some extent being reduced. Although work still needs to be done to improve the roads at patto. Not sure what it will take to improve that? Secondly i have seen that since the roads have been fixed, new work to dig the roads has already started at a couple of places. So the time and money spent to repair the road looks like a waste. Again money needs to be spent to fix the road again. I assume there would be more coordination in the planning and approval if such works. Lastly there needs to be more accountability of the contractors, reviewer and authorities to ensure the roads built lasts longer, the fixes done also are not done for a short term. I have not seen any action taken against anyone for worsening road conditions. Please send in your thoughts or comments on this subject at konkanifundays@gmail.com #Konkani #Goa #roads #PattoPlaza

    7 min
  3. Ep34: Rant - Risk of using mobile phone while driving| Risk to other drivers.

    18/09/2021

    Ep34: Rant - Risk of using mobile phone while driving| Risk to other drivers.

    Today we rant about the stupid, useless people who senselessly use mobile phones while driving or riding their vehicles causing risk not only to themselves but also to the public at large. Their acts should be punishable and strict action needs to be taken against them. Please send in your thoughts or comments on this subject at konkanifundays@gmail.com #goa #konkani #stupiddrivers #mobileusage

    7 min
  4. Ep33: Info - Why avoid the Moon on Chaturthi?

    12/09/2021

    Ep33: Info - Why avoid the Moon on Chaturthi?

    Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to one and all. Today we talk about a couple of stories of why we are told to avoid looking at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi day. There might be more stories to this or there may be more stories related to chaturthi. Let us know such stories at konkanifundays@gmail.com. #GaneshChaturthi #AvoidTheMoon #Goa #Konkani

    6 min

  5. 15/08/2021

    Ep32: Rant - New Sandaas/toilet at joggers park will stand strong for 100years.

    Atal Setu is in news for being closed for 100days for maintenance. It was touted to stand strong for 100years, but only after about 2yrs, it have required maintenance. Hopefully govt and concerned authorities will investigate this situation. But the good news is that a brand new sandaas has been inaugurated at the joggers park at altinho. The best cement, tiles etc. are used to have a sandaas that will last for 100 years. Sure!!! Yes, what we need is not a strong bridge but a strong sandaas(joke). Anyways, anyone visiting joggers park, please make full use of the sandaas, and let us know your experience at konkanifundays@gmail.com #sandaas #joggerspark #atalsetu #goa #konkani

    5 min

  6. 09/08/2021

    Ep31:Rant - When will the Spitting Pandemic end in India?

    The Corona pandemic might end(hopefully soon), and can become as casual as a common flu in the future with vaccinations and herd immunity. But the pandemic of spitting on the roads might never end. What can be done to stop this menace? Is educating such people, publicly shaming them or better law enforcements needed? I talk about this in todays podcast. #Goa #Konkani #Spitting #SwachhBharatAbhiyan #SwachhBharat # Let me know your thoughts/suggestions at konkanifundays@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on twitter @konkanifundays.

    8 min

  7. 07/08/2021

    E30: View - Why not add Kabaddi or Carrom as an Olympic Sport? What about Goan Road driving?

    India have done fairly well till now w.r.t to medals but could have done even better if some of the favorites had won their events, But we are trending upwards. Greatest news is with our men's and women's hockey teams reaching the semis and Men's team finally winning a medal after 41yrs. But many sports in the Olympics are American/European like sailing, skateboarding, canoeing etc where Indians don't have any presence. So that makes me wonder if we can have some India specific sports like Kabaddi or Carrom to the Olympics. These are an expanding sports with World cups etc. held and many countries now participating. So why not? From Goans perspective why not add road riding/driving as an exhibition sport. In Panaji, the administration have been good enough to give us some challenging roads with potholes ridden all over, roads with cracks, difficult to see speed-breakers, which have made us Panjikars and definitely Goans expert riders. We can surely teach the world who would be shocked at our skill level, hand-eye-leg-heart coordination. Bring on the next Olympics, lets add these sports there. #Olympics #TokyoOlympics #Goa #Konkani #Kabaddi #Carrom #RoadRiding #potholes Let us know your thoughts on konkanifundays@gmail.com. You can also follow us on twitter @konkanifundays.

    11 min

  8. 01/08/2021

    E29:Rant - CM fails on his promise again | Rane says no deaths due to O2 shortage | Garlands thrown on Mandovi Bridge

    In this podcast I rant about: 1. CM failing to meet his promise of 100% vaccination of eligible people by 31July 2. HM Rane going back on his earlier words and saying there were no deaths due to oxygen shortage. 3. Some stupid people throwing garlands used in rituals while travelling via bus over mandovi bridge. Let us know your thoughts on konkanifundays@gmail.com. You can also follow us on twitter @konkanifundays #vacinnation #O2Shortage #corona #StupidPeopleOnBus  #Goa #Konkani

    8 min
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In Konkani, you will get rants, viewpoints, news, sports, recommendations of things in Goa. Please send in your valuable suggestions at konkanifundays@gmail.com You can also follow us on twitter @konkanifundays

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  • Creator
    Goykar
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Goykar
  • Show Website
    Konkani Fundays