THE NIZ GOENKAR STORY-1ST ANNIVERSARY by N. Fernandes for Niz Goenkar Team

The 15th of March 2010, will go down in the evolving history of Goa as the birth date, of the Niz Goenkar blogsite / forum.

The Niz Goenkar story began when a true and highly dedicated and motivated person and A resident of Valpoi, Goa, called Mr. Menino Fernandes decided he wanted to make a major contribution, for the advancement of his motherland called Goa. His heart cried and still cries seeing the ills and destruction of his Motherland, Goa.

Sitting in his study room, he kept on dreaming and analysing, which were his best options to help. Many ideas passed through his mind.

Alas, he saw a strange “LIGHT”, and he became possessed with a strong determination, and, decided that as a Computer expert and whizkid, he could use his multi talents to start a Blogsite.

Using his own personal funds, precious time and energy, he then set about creating the site we have all come to know and love as NIZ Goenkar. He did not have to struggle with the name, as he surely believed; he was a great Patriot and had very strong beliefs in being a Niz Goenkar. This was his basic inheritance and a wonderful gift from God; to be born in a Paradise we call Goa.

Today Niz Goenkar is a major medium where Goans all over the world, can come together, to make a contribution with their comments, views, debates, thoughts and ideas on major issues, past, present and future that will make Goa Great again, and, a beautiful and peaceful Paradise that sadly is being gradually decimated by unscrupulous, greedy, uneducated, tainted and criminally intentioned Politicians, their immediate families and their “good for nothing” cronies and scavengers.

Since its inception, Niz Goenkar has dealt with major issues affecting Goa.

It has revealed the corruption at every level of Goan Politics, Goan Politicians’ Goa’s Administrative services, Goa Police, and Society in general too.

As many of you have come to know and learnt, Niz Goenkar is a no-nonsense and very bold site. It has become a leading “Light” for Goans all over the world.

The Niz –Goenkar Birthday cake may only have one candle today, but have no doubt, it has lit many candles as a guiding light in every Village- North, South, East and West.

Sadly, the leading daily of Goa, Herald decided to close down its comment section for 2 main reasons. One was, because of the bad and unconstitutional language used, as it could not be bothered to moderate or censor the comments and subsequently, as it became a “Puppet” in the hands of Goa’s very Corrupt Politicians.

The Politicians forced Herald to close down the comment section as they and their inner sanctums were being exposed. What a shame for a Daily and its Editor –in -Chief to be bludgeoned by the Politicians into submission. The Herald is not concerned by, or compassionate about People issues, the salt of Goan Earth, but are more concerned about promoting images and reputations of Corrupt Politicians. The very sadistic Politicians that are preparing Goa for its “doomsday”.

No worries! , In walks NIZ GOENKAR, to show Herald the way, that recently. Herald, feeling emboldened and ashamed, has been seen to take on issues affecting Goa. It is in a now in a state of gradual awakening.

Today the Corrupt Politicians and Police and other corrupt elements’ of Society have taken and become aware of the existence of Niz – Goenkar.

It has been known that many are having sleepless nights and are trying hard, to close down the NG website. Goa Police too have been using stealth and deception to ensnare some of the commentators. The Politicians, are using and planting spies, to derail Niz Goenkar.

However once again many Niz Goenkar Commentators, are unafraid and are prepared to lay down their lives for the greater good of Goa, its future and the future of its children and environment.

There have been some major contributors to Niz GOENKAR. Aside from Mr Menino Fernandes (of Valpoi), the Founder of the site, it has seen some stalwarts like Bebdo and P Cruz. Regrettably, Bebdo and P. Cruz have decided not to make further contributions for personal reasons and have decided to move on to greener pastures, to pursue their ambitions, and using other means, of making a contribution to the welfare of Goa. We wish them un-reserved success in their pursuits.

However I am sure Niz Goenkar` s have appreciated their efforts in enlightening us all and thank them, for their sincere contributions.

Other major contributors’ have been, Dalia, DLP, Diogo Fichardo, Trevor, Shyam Sawant ( a no nonsense commentator),Joe Rebello ( the Panjim Prowler), Jane D`Sa, Tulsidas Shirodkar ( a Goan Tiger), Sneha Lata, Pedro, Pedro Lopes, Lily Gracias, Franco, Sandesh Gaonkar, D.Justin, Neville, Pio Antao, Nisha Pednekar, Alcantro Carneiro, Gurudas Lotlikar, John14 Pereira, Abdulla Khan (Valpoi) , Vinod Naik (our Poet), Neil, Renoir, Francis Fernandes (Switzerland),Vishwas Prabudesai (a prolific and intelligent commentator).
Niz Goenkar also would like to pay sincere thanks to Mr Nisser Dias, Mr A Veronica Fernandes, Freddy Agnelo Fernandes, Joaquim Correia-Afonso an established and renowned writer, and our eminent writers: Dr.Hubert Gomes, Franco Fernandes, Roque Manuel Coutinho, Adv. Aires Rodrigues (The Baron of Ribandar & nemesis of the Goa Government.) .Dr Paulo Colaco, Dr. Ferdinand Dos Reis Falcao. Joel Morais, Lucio Mascarenhas, Francisco Monteiro, W. Severes, Dalia, Nisha Pereira who stole the hearts of Goans on her article on the Cansaulim episode, Sebastian B. Mesquita, Abdulla Khan from Valpoi, Rupert Coutinho, Vinod Naik (BA Geography), Agnelo Gomes the Combakar, Alex D’Souza, Paulo Colaco Dias, Martinho de Souza and above all not to forget our First writer Praxy Fernandes

Who could ever forget our 2 “lovable rogues”, Johnads and James D`silva. They both have certainly jazzed–up, juxtaposed and added fire to debates on Niz-Goenkar, and, both have also been very gracious in defeat.

I would like to welcome all the new contributors and many Followers too in the ever growing army of Niz Goenkar`s from all around the world. I apologise if I have not mentioned or included your name above and I hope you will offer me your kind understanding. But rest assured you all are True friends and great members of the Niz Goenkar Fraternity.

I would like to make special mention and pay a special tribute to the Chairman and Sponsor of the Niz Goenkar Football Team, DLP (a.k.a.Lazar). Along with his dedicated wife Natty and Coach Johnny Barretto, they have nurtured a great Football Team, which is now taking part in “Competitive” Football in the Gulf region. No doubt, in due course they will merit great sporting Trophies.

The reach of Niz Goenkar Blog site stretches from Goa, Mumbai, New Delhi, the UK, USA, Switzerland, Cayman Island, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Macau, Germany, U.S.A, Portugal, Angola, East Africa, France and many others too.

The comments of, Niz Goenkars`, from all over the world, is being heard and loved all over Goa, and, is also sending shivers in the corrupt Goa Government and other establishments’. As a saying goes “THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD”.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Our Host and Editor Mr Menino Fernandes (of Valpoi), for the tremendous sacrifice and effort he has put, selflessly and tirelessly, to give us Goans this great gift and Treasure of a Forum, where we can discuss and understand our major concerns boldly and fearlessly and ensure we can make a major contribution to our Motherland, Goa.

To this and in conclusion, I say VIVA Menino! VIVA NIZ GOENKARS and I am sure you all, will join with me, in this salutation and celebration.

God bless Goa, and all Goans, everywhere. May he also, shine his light and deliver from evil, those that live in a “dark, destructive and corrupt world”.

Please accept our sincere apologies if any name is left out. If so it is purely out of mind and not a deliberate left out.

The whole Team of NIZ GOENKAR thanks from the bottom of their hearts all the readers and commentators in general for taking precious time in patronizing NIZ GOENKAR. May God Bless you all and specially our Motherland GOA and May Goa see its Glorious days back.

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