As another year comes to an end, it is a time for reflection. 2025 was for me a year of tough decisions on various fronts. One must never procrastinate but must confront head on challenging situations one encounters in life. Now, while shuttling between Goa, London, and Lisbon with no visa requirement hassles, it enables […]
SEASON’S GREETINGS
As 2025 draws to a close, Liz joins me in Wishing you a Very Happy Christmas and a Happier New Year 2026. We remain so very humbled by your friendship, your prayers and kindest blessings. Having and making friends is great but we must endeavour to keep in touch and harness the bonding even when […]
JUSTICE MAHESH SONAK AN OUTSTANDING GOAN
A very proud moment for Goa and Goans that our very own Honourable Justice Mahesh Sonak has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He is the third Goan to attain the distinction of being appointed as Chief Justice of a High Court. The first being Justice G.D.Kamat who retired as Chief […]
OUR RIBANDAR CELEBRATIONS IN UK
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 […]
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 […]