A very laudable initiative has been taken by our Kuwait based proactive Ribandarite Augusto Morais in organising a Thanksgiving Mass in Honour of Our Lady of Ajuda (Help), Patron Saint of Ribandar. The Holy Mass by Rev. Fr. Lucas Rodrigues will be held at the Holy Rood Church, at Swindon in the UK on November […]
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RAVI NAIK WAS ONE OF A KIND
Saddened by the sudden death of Goa’s Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik, whom I have known for over half a century. The political Savvy Ravi occupied a combo of political positions, MLA, Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister. If memory does not fail me, I think the ace Volleyball player Ravi even had a stint as […]
LIFE’S PASSION LIVES ON
Having been blessed to be born in our once quaint little Ribandar on the outskirts of Panjim was my great fortune. Growing up as a student in Ribandar and with a then Cinema hall ‘Gulmarg’ in our neighbourhood, entertainment was at hand. Nostalgic memories of those great days watching a movie frequently at Gulmarg […]
TO OUR DEAR TEACHERS WE OWE IT ALL
India observes Teachers day on 5th September. In some countries including United Kingdom and Canada, it is on 5th October while other countries have different dates. Not just on Teacher’s day, but it is every day that we need to remember our dear teachers for the role they play in shaping our future. All through school […]
Life’s do-re-mi… Major!
At 65, well ensconced into the category of ‘venerable’ Senior Citizens — what they call ‘Terceira Idade’ in the euphoric Lusitanian jargon — I have a very adventurous life to report, albeit hilarious! But there remains so much of the wide world for me to explore, particularly so much to see in Portugal and United […]
A VERY ROBUST JUDICIAL MECHANISM
It was a day well spent at the Inner London Crown Court located at Newington, a district of Central London just south of the River Thames. The Court has 10 court halls in regular use. It was a learning experience interacting with various Barristers and Solicitors. It was a rewarding experience being able to observe […]
SATYA PAL MALIK WAS CANDID AND BLUNT
Former Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik is no more. He was very modest, practical and someone who believed in delivering good governance to the poorest of the poor. A gregarious personality with a robust heart who had always been a socialist with a very secular outlook. He was indeed a good listener with a very […]
FRIENDSHIP IS OUR ONLY STRENGTH
On this August 3rd, we observed a Happy Friendship day. Was it yet another annual cosmetic ritual? Infact every day needs to be a Friendship day. When our innings in this world ends, we will not be judged by the wealth and property we have amassed but by our acts and deeds, that is why […]
MIGRATION IS AN INSTINCT – NEITHER RIGHT NOR WRONG
Migration is a global phenomenon that has existed since time immemorial. Human beings move from one part of a country to another or from one part of the world to another. This happens for a variety of reasons. The most important reasons are undoubtedly a quest for a better economic future and increased safety coupled with […]
NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN!
As the world gets competitive, tough times lie ahead with perseverance, self-determination and resilience becoming the key attributes required to move forward. One must confidently tread the path with confidence and resolve. Life for me has been an accumulation of tough challenges all along with my two-year long battle for the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status being the […]