Category Archives: New books, useful links, writers’ group

Goa in India’s economic history

India has been far more globalised for far longer than one would think.  From remote centuries, its long coastline has “afforded India convenient access to Asia and Africa as well as trading partnerships formed in the exchange of commodities ranging

Goa in India’s economic history

India has been far more globalised for far longer than one would think.  From remote centuries, its long coastline has “afforded India convenient access to Asia and Africa as well as trading partnerships formed in the exchange of commodities ranging

The Making of Inside/Out : a film by Jose Lourenco and team

Inside/Out was a book published by the GoaWriters and Goa,1556 in early 2011. Engineer-turned-writer Jose Lourenco talks to contributors to the volume and tells the story-behind-the-story about this book. Fun!

The Making of Inside/Out : a film by Jose Lourenco and team

Inside/Out was a book published by the GoaWriters and Goa,1556 in early 2011. Engineer-turned-writer Jose Lourenco talks to contributors to the volume and tells the story-behind-the-story about this book. Fun!

Names, addresses, directories

Frederick Noronha / THE PRINTED WORD Directories help us fine our way around. Directories are useful, or even indispensable. Yet, in our cash-rich, fund-wasting but information-poor Goa, we have only a limited number of directories available to use. BSNL recently

Names, addresses, directories

Frederick Noronha / THE PRINTED WORD Directories help us fine our way around. Directories are useful, or even indispensable. Yet, in our cash-rich, fund-wasting but information-poor Goa, we have only a limited number of directories available to use. BSNL recently

Images from the release of the Medieval Goa

Images from the release of the Medieval Goa book: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157621978256223/ 153 photos | 728 views Above, the audience Above, part of the panel of historians: Dr Fatima Gracias, Dr Charles Borges, Dr Ms Maria Aurora Couto and author Dr Teotonio

Images from the release of the Medieval Goa

Images from the release of the Medieval Goa book: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157621978256223/ 153 photos | 728 views Above, the audience Above, part of the panel of historians: Dr Fatima Gracias, Dr Charles Borges, Dr Ms Maria Aurora Couto and author Dr Teotonio

Dr Teotonio de Souza’s interview… in The Navhind Times

Goans lived in misery under Portuguese: Teotonio Written by RAMNATH N PAI RAIKAR Friday, 21 August 2009 01:16 Well-known Goan historian and head of the department of history, at Universidade Lusofona, Lisbon, TEOTONIO R DE SOUZA speaks in an exclusive

Dr Teotonio de Souza’s interview… in The Navhind Times

Goans lived in misery under Portuguese: Teotonio Written by RAMNATH N PAI RAIKAR Friday, 21 August 2009 01:16 Well-known Goan historian and head of the department of history, at Universidade Lusofona, Lisbon, TEOTONIO R DE SOUZA speaks in an exclusive

Tony Disney’s A History of Portugal and the Portuguese Empire

From http://www.cambridge.org/us/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521409087 A History of Portugal and the Portuguese Empire From Beginnings to 1807 Volume 2, The Portuguese Empire A. R. Disney La Trobe University, Victoria Hardback (ISBN-13: 9780521409087) * Also available in Paperback * | eBook formatPublished April 2009

Tony Disney’s A History of Portugal and the Portuguese Empire

From http://www.cambridge.org/us/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521409087 A History of Portugal and the Portuguese Empire From Beginnings to 1807 Volume 2, The Portuguese Empire A. R. Disney La Trobe University, Victoria Hardback (ISBN-13: 9780521409087) * Also available in Paperback * | eBook formatPublished April 2009

Reliving Konkani’s greatest hits (a ToI report)

Here’s what the Times of India wrote on the recently-released Francis Rodrigues compiled/authored The Greatest Konkani Song Hits book: PANAJI: Goans can now sing along with their preferred singers as all time Konkani favourites like Cathrina’, Claudia’, Bandra Festak’, and

Reliving Konkani’s greatest hits (a ToI report)

Here’s what the Times of India wrote on the recently-released Francis Rodrigues compiled/authored The Greatest Konkani Song Hits book: PANAJI: Goans can now sing along with their preferred singers as all time Konkani favourites like Cathrina’, Claudia’, Bandra Festak’, and

Goa Konkani Akademi directory…

From Joel D’Souza’s news clips: Directory by GKA: Goa Konkani Akademi is publishing a directory regarding information of Konkani writers, writing both in Devnagari and Roman Script, Konkani journalists, activissits, institutions working for the cause of Konkani language and culture,

Goa Konkani Akademi directory…

From Joel D’Souza’s news clips: Directory by GKA: Goa Konkani Akademi is publishing a directory regarding information of Konkani writers, writing both in Devnagari and Roman Script, Konkani journalists, activissits, institutions working for the cause of Konkani language and culture,

Absence: what a Goan writer finds when he embarks on a journey (Review by Eusebio L. Rodrigues)

Eusebio L. Rodrigues, who has been at Georgetown University’s English Department, takes a closer look at Joao da Veiga Coutinho’s “A Kind of Absence: Life in the Shadows of History” (Yuganta Press, Connecticut, 1997), and finds the author’s  search has

Absence: what a Goan writer finds when he embarks on a journey (Review by Eusebio L. Rodrigues)

Eusebio L. Rodrigues, who has been at Georgetown University’s English Department, takes a closer look at Joao da Veiga Coutinho’s “A Kind of Absence: Life in the Shadows of History” (Yuganta Press, Connecticut, 1997), and finds the author’s  search has

Learning from Goan expat writing

THE PRINTED PAGE Goan expat writing continues to help thereader here to understand the localreality. Two new books, one on Abbe Fariaand the other on print and politics inGoa, have just made it to the stands.Meanwhile, the Central Library at

Learning from Goan expat writing

THE PRINTED PAGE Goan expat writing continues to help thereader here to understand the localreality. Two new books, one on Abbe Fariaand the other on print and politics inGoa, have just made it to the stands.Meanwhile, the Central Library at

From the screen, to the page… the story of Goa and films

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From the screen, to the page… the story of Goa and films

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The Konkans — a compelling search for roots and voice (By Ben Antao)

A review by Ben Antao     To find our voice and place in the sun, we must first get in touch with our roots. This statement applies more to fiction writers than ordinary human beings because writers work with

The Konkans — a compelling search for roots and voice (By Ben Antao)

A review by Ben Antao     To find our voice and place in the sun, we must first get in touch with our roots. This statement applies more to fiction writers than ordinary human beings because writers work with

Priests, feasts, glamour… and more

Some more new books that flow out of Goa, the challenges of getting published in Goa… and rembering Lino Leitao, the writer of Goan origins who passed away in Canada. Fr. Nascimento J Mascarenhas has served in quite a few

Priests, feasts, glamour… and more

Some more new books that flow out of Goa, the challenges of getting published in Goa… and rembering Lino Leitao, the writer of Goan origins who passed away in Canada. Fr. Nascimento J Mascarenhas has served in quite a few

On mining… a new book from Goa

Claude Alvares, environmental campaigner and journalist and man of many roles, wrote to say that the book release of this title is slated for Feb 8, 2008 (Friday). He wrote: Members of the Goa Wildlife Group of the Goa Foundation

On mining… a new book from Goa

Claude Alvares, environmental campaigner and journalist and man of many roles, wrote to say that the book release of this title is slated for Feb 8, 2008 (Friday). He wrote: Members of the Goa Wildlife Group of the Goa Foundation

Abbe Faria — On the Life of a Pioneer Indian Hypnotist and His Contribution to Hypnosis

By Luis S.R. Vas Broadway Book Centre Rs. 295 Review submitted by: Ernest Pereira <pereiraernest@indiatimes.com> I have always been fascinated by the story of this eminent Goan and could identify with him since, like him, I too was uprooted at a

Abbe Faria — On the Life of a Pioneer Indian Hypnotist and His Contribution to Hypnosis

By Luis S.R. Vas Broadway Book Centre Rs. 295 Review submitted by: Ernest Pereira <pereiraernest@indiatimes.com> I have always been fascinated by the story of this eminent Goan and could identify with him since, like him, I too was uprooted at a

Konkani’s humorous plays… (review by J.P.Pereira)

By J P Pereira ‘Natt’yangan’ is a collection of humorous one-act plays in Konkani, written by Brenda Menezes and published by Cindy Publications, Quepem through the sponsorship of Goa Konknni Academy. The book comprises of five plays, written in a

Konkani’s humorous plays… (review by J.P.Pereira)

By J P Pereira ‘Natt’yangan’ is a collection of humorous one-act plays in Konkani, written by Brenda Menezes and published by Cindy Publications, Quepem through the sponsorship of Goa Konknni Academy. The book comprises of five plays, written in a

Memoirs … of a voice from the airwaves

This is about the most bizarre thing to do while encountering a book: try to read it from the ending! That’s just what I did with the autobiography of someone you might know, a lady called Imelda Dias. So one

Memoirs … of a voice from the airwaves

This is about the most bizarre thing to do while encountering a book: try to read it from the ending! That’s just what I did with the autobiography of someone you might know, a lady called Imelda Dias. So one

A life less known (Walter Menezes reviews Renderamam’ ani Tachem Jivit)

Book Review of “Rendermam Ani Tachem Jivit” Author and Publisher: Fr. Ave Maria Afonso Pages: 64 Price: Rs.60 By: Walter Menezes I met Fr. Ave Maria Afonso at Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Alto Porvorim on a day when Fr. Mathew

A life less known (Walter Menezes reviews Renderamam’ ani Tachem Jivit)

Book Review of “Rendermam Ani Tachem Jivit” Author and Publisher: Fr. Ave Maria Afonso Pages: 64 Price: Rs.60 By: Walter Menezes I met Fr. Ave Maria Afonso at Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Alto Porvorim on a day when Fr. Mathew

Publishing travails: a view from Odette Mascarenhas

I ran into Odette Mascarenhas odette.mascarenhas@gmail.com via cyberspace, thanks to a brief mention of one of her books in last week’s column. Writes Odette: “I would definitely help in any way I can to encourage Goan writers to reach their

Publishing travails: a view from Odette Mascarenhas

I ran into Odette Mascarenhas odette.mascarenhas@gmail.com via cyberspace, thanks to a brief mention of one of her books in last week’s column. Writes Odette: “I would definitely help in any way I can to encourage Goan writers to reach their

Learn Konkani… the Romi way

How do you sell a book in a scattered market like Goa, complicated by the fact that, despite our literacy, we are not quite a heavy-reading population? Jesuit linguist-priest Dr Pratap Naik pnaiksj@yahoo.co.in; recently announced that the TSKK Konknni Course

Learn Konkani… the Romi way

How do you sell a book in a scattered market like Goa, complicated by the fact that, despite our literacy, we are not quite a heavy-reading population? Jesuit linguist-priest Dr Pratap Naik pnaiksj@yahoo.co.in; recently announced that the TSKK Konknni Course

Patagonia? Where’s that?

Biblophile-friend Dr Nandkumar Kamat reminded me about the upcoming release of a new book ‘From Goa to Patagonia’ slated for August 24, 2007 at 4.15 pm at the Kala Academy’s meeting hall. This not only sent me scurring to my

Patagonia? Where’s that?

Biblophile-friend Dr Nandkumar Kamat reminded me about the upcoming release of a new book ‘From Goa to Patagonia’ slated for August 24, 2007 at 4.15 pm at the Kala Academy’s meeting hall. This not only sent me scurring to my

An editor’s words …

On his sixtieth birthday, Rajan Narayan’s wife Tara compiled some 60 editorials he wrote over the years. These are from his Stray Thoughts series, and go back right to the 1980s.  This column incidentally featured in the Herald for some

An editor’s words …

On his sixtieth birthday, Rajan Narayan’s wife Tara compiled some 60 editorials he wrote over the years. These are from his Stray Thoughts series, and go back right to the 1980s.  This column incidentally featured in the Herald for some

What the ‘gaunkars’ are asking for …

My one-time classmate Savio Herman D’Souza from Porvorim comes out with these interesting booklets, mainly focussed on comunidade issues. One he handed over to me is ‘The Charter of Demands of The Gaunkars of Goa’ (April 2007, http://www.geocities.com/newagegoa) I’m not

What the ‘gaunkars’ are asking for …

My one-time classmate Savio Herman D’Souza from Porvorim comes out with these interesting booklets, mainly focussed on comunidade issues. One he handed over to me is ‘The Charter of Demands of The Gaunkars of Goa’ (April 2007, http://www.geocities.com/newagegoa) I’m not

Writing on the diaspora: Burma, Bombay; Myanmar, Mumbai

Another interesting attempt that’s coming along is Yvonne Vaz-Ezdani’s proposed book that tells the story of Goan expats in Burma (now Myanmar). It is one more chapter — or should we say, book — about the lives of people from

Writing on the diaspora: Burma, Bombay; Myanmar, Mumbai

Another interesting attempt that’s coming along is Yvonne Vaz-Ezdani’s proposed book that tells the story of Goan expats in Burma (now Myanmar). It is one more chapter — or should we say, book — about the lives of people from

Parmal… the whiff of quality

Prava Rai, the Chorao-based editor of Parmal, mentioned plans to publish the journal of the Goa Heritage Action Group twice (instead of once, at present) each year. Parmal is an interesting and thought-provoking publication. It always comes up with some

Parmal… the whiff of quality

Prava Rai, the Chorao-based editor of Parmal, mentioned plans to publish the journal of the Goa Heritage Action Group twice (instead of once, at present) each year. Parmal is an interesting and thought-provoking publication. It always comes up with some

Episodio Oriental… some interesting essays

With a long and formal-sounding name comes the book ‘Readings in Indo-Portuguese Literature: Episodio Oriental’, edited by Maria Ines Figueira and Oscar de Noronha. It was published recently (2007) by Fundacao Oriente and Third Millennium of Pato (Rs 225, ISBN

Episodio Oriental… some interesting essays

With a long and formal-sounding name comes the book ‘Readings in Indo-Portuguese Literature: Episodio Oriental’, edited by Maria Ines Figueira and Oscar de Noronha. It was published recently (2007) by Fundacao Oriente and Third Millennium of Pato (Rs 225, ISBN

From the screen, to the page… the story of Goa and films

When one tried to pick up a copy of ‘Location Goa’, it took me a couple of visits and more to actually get it. To be fair to Director of Information Menino Peres, he promptly handed over a copy when

From the screen, to the page… the story of Goa and films

When one tried to pick up a copy of ‘Location Goa’, it took me a couple of visits and more to actually get it. To be fair to Director of Information Menino Peres, he promptly handed over a copy when

Alumni publications.. coming out of Bardez

In the days we grew up, students of our school, St Britto’s in Mapusa, saw their institution as being a major rival of St Anthony’s at Guirim. Both have been prominent schools in Bardez, particularly in the ‘sixties and ‘seventies

Alumni publications.. coming out of Bardez

In the days we grew up, students of our school, St Britto’s in Mapusa, saw their institution as being a major rival of St Anthony’s at Guirim. Both have been prominent schools in Bardez, particularly in the ‘sixties and ‘seventies

A decades-old monthly… Romi poems for children

The Porvorim-based Thomas Stevens Konknni Kendra keeps on quietly and actively publishing. Recently, one came across two, slim inexpensive publications from there. ‘Dor Mhoineachi Rotti’ is a decades-old monthly (once even published from Karachi, Pakistan) in Konkani that focuses on

A decades-old monthly… Romi poems for children

The Porvorim-based Thomas Stevens Konknni Kendra keeps on quietly and actively publishing. Recently, one came across two, slim inexpensive publications from there. ‘Dor Mhoineachi Rotti’ is a decades-old monthly (once even published from Karachi, Pakistan) in Konkani that focuses on

A Goan Harry Potter?

“Do you have a book about the Goan Harry Potter, or something of that kind?” I head a curious parent enquire at the bookshop the other day. Though I’m no addict of the idiot box, I chanced upon  news item

A Goan Harry Potter?

“Do you have a book about the Goan Harry Potter, or something of that kind?” I head a curious parent enquire at the bookshop the other day. Though I’m no addict of the idiot box, I chanced upon  news item

Umesh Kakkeri, Portuguese stamps, and temple history

I first ran into Umesh Kakkeri because of his interest in Portuguese stamps. This Goa Engineering College-educated civil engineer, born in Bombay and linked to adjoining Karnataka’s Belgaum district as his name suggests, has an unusual combination of interests. His

Umesh Kakkeri, Portuguese stamps, and temple history

I first ran into Umesh Kakkeri because of his interest in Portuguese stamps. This Goa Engineering College-educated civil engineer, born in Bombay and linked to adjoining Karnataka’s Belgaum district as his name suggests, has an unusual combination of interests. His

Career books … coming out of Goa

    In these days of competitiveness, when the world throws open a range of opportunities, are students in Goa geared up to seize them? At times when parents are willing to pay upto Rs 35,000 as annual fees for primary

Career books … coming out of Goa

    In these days of competitiveness, when the world throws open a range of opportunities, are students in Goa geared up to seize them? At times when parents are willing to pay upto Rs 35,000 as annual fees for primary

Remembering the Fall of Portuguese India in 1961

Contributed by: Teotonio R. de Souza Francisco Cabral Couto, O Fim do Estado Português da Índia, Lisboa, Tribuna, s.d, ISBN.10:972-8799-53-5, pp. 136. Priced at € 21.60 by FNAC in Lisbon, this hard cover coffee-table publication is perhaps the latest addition

Remembering the Fall of Portuguese India in 1961

Contributed by: Teotonio R. de Souza Francisco Cabral Couto, O Fim do Estado Português da Índia, Lisboa, Tribuna, s.d, ISBN.10:972-8799-53-5, pp. 136. Priced at € 21.60 by FNAC in Lisbon, this hard cover coffee-table publication is perhaps the latest addition

Looking at Goa’s heritage… in its various shapes

One of my favourite Goa-related journals was released the other day. Parmal. It’s latest issue has on its cover this photo showing traditionally-attired Goan Hindu young women at a festive celebration. Parmal is published by the Goa Heritage Action Group,

Looking at Goa’s heritage… in its various shapes

One of my favourite Goa-related journals was released the other day. Parmal. It’s latest issue has on its cover this photo showing traditionally-attired Goan Hindu young women at a festive celebration. Parmal is published by the Goa Heritage Action Group,

BOOK REVIEW: Secrets behind church façades (by Melvyn Misquita)

Review by MELVYN MISQUITA [Herald] melvyn at misquita.net What do mermaids, a two-headed eagle, lions, the mythical Cyclops and a boat have in common? Believe it or not, they all grace the façades of parishes churches in Goa. To be

BOOK REVIEW: Secrets behind church façades (by Melvyn Misquita)

Review by MELVYN MISQUITA [Herald] melvyn at misquita.net What do mermaids, a two-headed eagle, lions, the mythical Cyclops and a boat have in common? Believe it or not, they all grace the façades of parishes churches in Goa. To be

Sonia’s book, The Girl

  Sonia Faleiro faleiro_s at yahoo.com or sonia at soniafaleiro.com has just released a novel, The Girl, this month. More information is on her website http://www.soniafaleiro.com Looking forward to seeing the same… About the writer: Sonia Faleiro was born in

Sonia’s book, The Girl

  Sonia Faleiro faleiro_s at yahoo.com or sonia at soniafaleiro.com has just released a novel, The Girl, this month. More information is on her website http://www.soniafaleiro.com Looking forward to seeing the same… About the writer: Sonia Faleiro was born in

A Goan author… with the setting of the Buddha’s times

Below are three reviews of a book by Amita Kanekar, a Mumbai-based writer whose roots are in Goa. -FN The Hindu, May 1, 2005The Buddha emerges a more rounded figure in this reinterpretation, says R. KRITHIKAA Spoke In The Wheel:

A Goan author… with the setting of the Buddha’s times

Below are three reviews of a book by Amita Kanekar, a Mumbai-based writer whose roots are in Goa. -FN The Hindu, May 1, 2005The Buddha emerges a more rounded figure in this reinterpretation, says R. KRITHIKAA Spoke In The Wheel:

Dr Jose Pereira … on the mando

Here’s an April 2003 review of Fordham University professor emeritus of theology Dr Pereira’s book, co-authored with the late maestro Micael Martins of Orlim and priest – psychotherapist – musician Antonio da Costa now based in Arizona. Details below. Published

Dr Jose Pereira … on the mando

Here’s an April 2003 review of Fordham University professor emeritus of theology Dr Pereira’s book, co-authored with the late maestro Micael Martins of Orlim and priest – psychotherapist – musician Antonio da Costa now based in Arizona. Details below. Published

Blood, nemesis and misreading quite what makes Goan society tick (book review)

Being trapped in the immobility of their social structures, the Lusitanian supremacy did not matter to the downtrodden.  [A review by: Lino Leitao lino.leitao at sympatico.ca] Blood & Nemesis by Ben Antao Goan Observer Private Limited Pages 318, Rs 250.

Blood, nemesis and misreading quite what makes Goan society tick (book review)

Being trapped in the immobility of their social structures, the Lusitanian supremacy did not matter to the downtrodden.  [A review by: Lino Leitao lino.leitao at sympatico.ca] Blood & Nemesis by Ben Antao Goan Observer Private Limited Pages 318, Rs 250.

BOOK REVIEW: Goa: An ‘Aurorised’ Story (Reviewer: Dr Teotonio R de Souza)

Goa: A Daughter’s Story, by Maria Aurora Couto; Penguin Books, New Delhi, 2005; pp 436, Rs 350, (pb). Teotonio R de Souza Salman Rushdie’s The Moor’s Last Sigh (Vintage, 1994) depicts Aurora, as the last of the Gamas and a

BOOK REVIEW: Goa: An ‘Aurorised’ Story (Reviewer: Dr Teotonio R de Souza)

Goa: A Daughter’s Story, by Maria Aurora Couto; Penguin Books, New Delhi, 2005; pp 436, Rs 350, (pb). Teotonio R de Souza Salman Rushdie’s The Moor’s Last Sigh (Vintage, 1994) depicts Aurora, as the last of the Gamas and a

An imaginative story of Goa’s turbulent time (Ben Antao’s novel reviewed by Cornel DaCosta

[A nice review from Cornel. -FN] BLOOD AND NEMESIS A review by Cornel DaCosta On beginning to read this novel by a Goan author and set in Goa, my memory was drawn to a period between August and December 1961

An imaginative story of Goa’s turbulent time (Ben Antao’s novel reviewed by Cornel DaCosta

[A nice review from Cornel. -FN] BLOOD AND NEMESIS A review by Cornel DaCosta On beginning to read this novel by a Goan author and set in Goa, my memory was drawn to a period between August and December 1961

Book Review: The Sixth Night by Silviano C. Barbosa, reviewed by Zoe Ackah

This review is by Zoe Ackah… FN Book Review – The Sixth Night by Silviano C. Barbosa By ZOE ACKAH [The Epoch Times July 21, 2005] The Sixth Night is a scaled down, James A. Mitchener style historical fiction set

Book Review: The Sixth Night by Silviano C. Barbosa, reviewed by Zoe Ackah

This review is by Zoe Ackah… FN Book Review – The Sixth Night by Silviano C. Barbosa By ZOE ACKAH [The Epoch Times July 21, 2005] The Sixth Night is a scaled down, James A. Mitchener style historical fiction set

Roman script Konkani… in new form

Dev b^ro dis di~v. Tu~ k^so asay? Ha~v b^ro asa~. Tuje~ na~v kite~? Mh^je~ na~v Pedru. Tu~ kh^~y ravtay? Ha~v Go~ya~ ravta~. Ko~knni Go~ychi razbhas. Tuzo bapuy kite~ k^rta? Mh^zo bapuy xeta~t kam k^rta. Tu~ mhaka ek narl ani pa~ch

Roman script Konkani… in new form

Dev b^ro dis di~v. Tu~ k^so asay? Ha~v b^ro asa~. Tuje~ na~v kite~? Mh^je~ na~v Pedru. Tu~ kh^~y ravtay? Ha~v Go~ya~ ravta~. Ko~knni Go~ychi razbhas. Tuzo bapuy kite~ k^rta? Mh^zo bapuy xeta~t kam k^rta. Tu~ mhaka ek narl ani pa~ch

Book of Edna’s recipes

Mississauga, Ontario-based Edna is author of ‘Saviour the Flavour of India’, pp 132, January 2005 printed at Pilar, Goa. This book is available from tonferns at hotmail.com

Book of Edna’s recipes

Mississauga, Ontario-based Edna is author of ‘Saviour the Flavour of India’, pp 132, January 2005 printed at Pilar, Goa. This book is available from tonferns at hotmail.com

On women and girls in Goa

   Shaila Desouza of the Centre for Women’s Studies (at the Goa University, Goa) sent in a copy of the book she co-authored with Ms Nirmala Sitharaman of the National Commission for Women (New Delhi). Looking forward reading that more

On women and girls in Goa

   Shaila Desouza of the Centre for Women’s Studies (at the Goa University, Goa) sent in a copy of the book she co-authored with Ms Nirmala Sitharaman of the National Commission for Women (New Delhi). Looking forward reading that more

‘Drop out, Tune In and Turn On’

Frederick Noronha takes us back to hippie days in Anjuna GOA TODAY, November 1996 Goa Freaks: My Hippie Years in India by Cleo Odzer Blue Moon Books DID you wonder how the hippies of the ’70s managed to live seemingly

‘Drop out, Tune In and Turn On’

Frederick Noronha takes us back to hippie days in Anjuna GOA TODAY, November 1996 Goa Freaks: My Hippie Years in India by Cleo Odzer Blue Moon Books DID you wonder how the hippies of the ’70s managed to live seemingly

Fiction and literature from Goa… a 1996 article

Contrary to popular perception, there has been quite a significant quantity of Goan fictional works. Unfortunately, many books are out of print, and difficult to locate. This gives the impression that only a few have been published. The best place

Fiction and literature from Goa… a 1996 article

Contrary to popular perception, there has been quite a significant quantity of Goan fictional works. Unfortunately, many books are out of print, and difficult to locate. This gives the impression that only a few have been published. The best place