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Thanks Johnny :thumbup:
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You are welcome!
Will be back in Goa, 22nd via Ceylon (sic) I take it you are in Vagator? If so we are virually neighbours, maybe should meet up? Johnny |
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I`m out there in March all being well, only a month a year for the last few years I`m afraid, used to stay 4-5 months at a time back in the late 90`s :) We could have a few beers at Mango Tree when I get over for sure :cool:
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I know this is not Goa, but a good indicator of how careful we all need to be these days, especially the ladies.
Somebody recently on this forum described Goa as the Zimbabwe of India.......at least this allowed you the confidence that you could appeal to central Government? This article and the much reported sudden awakening of central Government to the serious crime of a few foreigners buying a home in a country of 1.3 billion people, has convinced me that.......... India is the Zimbabwe of Asia! Victim's anger at Indian government Sex attacks on foreign tourists are not being taken seriously by the Indian government, according to a British woman whose rapist was released on bail after serving three months of a 21-year jail sentence. The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, spoke out as the country's secretary for culture and tourism Sujit Banerjee visited London on a trip to promote the country. She was brutally assaulted on Christmas Eve last year, suffering bleeding and convulsions for days afterwards and was forced to remain in India for four months while her attacker Parbat Singh went on trial. The case gained publicity in the wake of the rape and murder of teenager Scarlett Keeling, who was killed in Goa in February. Singh was granted bail in July and the woman said government prosecutors failed to attend a Supreme Court hearing in the case yesterday. Branding Delhi the "rape capital of the world", she said: "They are clearly not taking it seriously. If the government fails to turn up at the Supreme Court, that's not taking it seriously, that's the complete opposite. I'm not talking about just me, they need to take the level of sexual crime against women in India very seriously." Last year, more than five million tourists visited India, with the most coming from America and the UK. Government statistics earlier this year suggested rape is the fastest growing crime in the country. When asked if any action would be taken about Singh's case, Mr Banerjee said: "The Indian government is fully aware of all these incidents that happen, but nevertheless they are very strange incidents which occur. "The law has to take its own course, but the Indian government is fully conscious of its duties and responsibilities in this regard and these cases are taken very seriously. But you know and we know that the law has to take its own course and that will be done." The woman said reasons were not given for granting Singh bail and there was no hearing offering the chance to oppose the move, contrary to the correct process in Indian courts. The case will come before a registrar at the Supreme Court on December 3, after which there will be a further hearing to decide whether he should be on bail. |
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Comments like the above are extremely unhelpful. It's not like rape (as evil as it is) doesn't happen on a daily basis in the UK.:thumbdown:
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yes, but at least many of the rapists get punished for their crimes! i take it your a man? you should try being a woman alone travelling India these days, especially in Delhi, its pretty scary. the sexist remarks are disgusting, its got really bad now and goa is too now, i'm afraid. my male friends always escorted me to my door as i had to park my car on the edge of the village and walk in the dark. we hung out in goa coz it woz safe, not any more! and trust the local boys? NEVER.
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Originally Posted by Gruber
(Post 6962986)
Comments like the above are extremely unhelpful. It's not like rape (as evil as it is) doesn't happen on a daily basis in the UK.:thumbdown:
Unhelpful is trying to pretend that Goa, or India, is some kind of tropical paradise still, even if it used to be! Please read the new post referring to Mugging This forum is about what is going on in Goa, not the UK At least in the UK the authorities treat an offence thoroughly, not try to brush it under the carpet Here on this forum we deal in realities, what is going on at "ground zero" not what we wish it was like in a perfect world. Most of us have spent large parts of our life in Goa for many, many years and dislike immensely what has happened to the place recently but...... Unhelpful is allowing people like yourself, who have only just realised that they cant buy a holiday home in Goa legally, although this has been the case for a couple of years, to wander blithely around in Goa thinking it is the safe haven it was a few years ago. Please, please, be careful if and when you go there Johnny Four and a Half (finding this all a bit depleting) |
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Originally Posted by johnny five
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Mr (or Ms?) Gruber
Unhelpful is trying to pretend that Goa, or India, is some kind of tropical paradise still, even if it used to be! Please read the new post referring to Mugging This forum is about what is going on in Goa, not the UK At least in the UK the authorities treat an offence thoroughly, not try to brush it under the carpet Here on this forum we deal in realities, what is going on at "ground zero" not what we wish it was like in a perfect world. Most of us have spent large parts of our life in Goa for many, many years and dislike immensely what has happened to the place recently but...... Unhelpful is allowing people like yourself, who have only just realised that they cant buy a holiday home in Goa legally, although this has been the case for a couple of years, to wander blithely around in Goa thinking it is the safe haven it was a few years ago. Please, please, be careful if and when you go there Johnny Four and a Half (finding this all a bit depleting) Keep the faith I appreciate your posts:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: |
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Originally Posted by Goacrazy56
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Hi J5 don't get depleted my friend we have a message to carry about the situation in Goa in general,If people won't listen your concience is clear,you have posted and made people aware.I said to this person on the Acron thread I only wish I had discovered this site before I got the Goa bug.It is full of information from people that know the score out there
Keep the faith I appreciate your posts:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: http://www.goanvoice.org.uk Showcases against Foreign Nationals even BE site mentioned!!!. Herald to-day 30% tourists down with Somark. Domestic air passangers arrivalsa drop further/ |
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FROM TODAY'S (Online Edition- Lifestyles) DAILY TELEGRAPH;
There are grey areas: Britons whose only income is a pension can buy freehold – but only if they have been resident in India for more than 182 days of the previous year and show an intention to stay in the country. Even then, they must obtain residency and the approval of the Reserve Bank of India. |
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to extend the quote a bit:
There are grey areas: Britons whose only income is a pension can buy freehold – but only if they have been resident in India for more than 182 days of the previous year and show an intention to stay in the country. Even then, they must obtain residency and the approval of the Reserve Bank of India. Residency cannot be taken for granted. Many Britons bought leases on property in Goa – the Indian Riviera, where prices start from £18,000 for a one-bedroom flat – expecting to be able to convert to freehold ownership once residency had been achieved. But following a recent tightening of the residency rules, they now face possible confiscation of their property. AndyD 8-)# |
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From the Goan voice:thumbsup:
Rape anger erupts at UK tourism date 13 Nov: The Telegraph (Calcutta). A British journalist, who was raped by a guesthouse owner in Rajasthan last year, today spoiled attempts to promote “Incredible India” at the World Trade Market here by accusing the Indian government of not giving due attention to sexual crimes against women… the senior Indian official who performed the ribbon-cutting at the India pavilion had to defend the government… according to Indian government statistics rape is apparently the country’s fastest-growing crime… 675 words. more details.. :thumbdown:As the starter of the World Trade Market thread, I feel this serious report should be shown on this thread ! apologies, I know this post already appears but it is "worthy" of being shown to ALL who read British expats :curse: simon:frown: |
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Originally Posted by 1s.cowell
(Post 6969020)
From the Goan voice:thumbsup:
Rape anger erupts at UK tourism date 13 Nov: The Telegraph (Calcutta). A British journalist, who was raped by a guesthouse owner in Rajasthan last year, today spoiled attempts to promote “Incredible India” at the World Trade Market here by accusing the Indian government of not giving due attention to sexual crimes against women… the senior Indian official who performed the ribbon-cutting at the India pavilion had to defend the government… according to Indian government statistics rape is apparently the country’s fastest-growing crime… 675 words. more details.. :thumbdown:As the starter of the World Trade Market thread, I feel this serious report should be shown on this thread ! apologies, I know this post already appears but it is "worthy" of being shown to ALL who read British expats :curse: simon:frown: ALSO CALLS GROW FOR INDIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET AID. SORRY http://www.goanvoice.org.uk::thumbsup: Good paper just for updates. |
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Thanks OLD MAN :thumbsup:
CALLS GROW FOR INDIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET AID Yes this article is interesting, its worth a read and if you go to the bottom of the article there is a "leave your comments" section:thumbup: a few already have. (Don't forget the; [email protected] either !) |
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Originally Posted by Kan-conned
(Post 6972150)
Thanks OLD MAN :thumbsup:
CALLS GROW FOR INDIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET AID Yes this article is interesting, its worth a read and if you go to the bottom of the article there is a "leave your comments" section:thumbup: a few already have. (Don't forget the; [email protected] either !) |
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