Re: [GOABOOKCLUB] To Kon'nalo... an essay by the late Prof Lucio Rodrigues

How is it possible that a whole discourse like this makes no mention of caste -- or this subtly diguised as 'social tier'? I suppose knowing the family means you automatically know the caste. Is caste still important in Goa? Could a socially well placed person belong to a low caste? Is it

Re: [GOABOOKCLUB] 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. TILAWA

Thanks Cliff.. If it is any help to Gilbert, here's the website of the Tilawa 1942 team: www.tilawa1942.com I'm not sure whether I will be able to attend the commemoration in November in Bombay. Cliff - do you have anything new to add on the TILAWA story? Thanks Mervyn On Sun, 4 Sept 2022 at

[GOABOOKCLUB] Rahul Ramagundam speaks about his biography of George Fernandeshttps://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/rahul-ramagundam-speaks-about-his-biography-of-george-fernandes-10990721.html Via

ART-AND-CULTURE Rahul Ramagundam speaks about his biography of George Fernandes Trade unionist and politician George Fernandes (1930-2019) led an eventful life marked by struggles,

Re: [GOABOOKCLUB] Looking for book

I think Miguel is searching for this book, not Albertina. It should be available at bookshops like Broadway (Panjim), Golden Heart (Margao) and DogEars (also Margao). It is in print. Because of the growing number of books in print, sometimes not all are stocked. FN On Thursday, 18 August 2022

Re: [GOABOOKCLUB] 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. TILAWA

Thanks Fred for the link which has detailed accounts of the Britannia and Thor with no mention of the TILAWA for which this 80th commemoration is being held in Bombay this November. The organisers are very keen that I attend in person - but that has to remain in the lap of the Gods! I

Re: [GOABOOKCLUB] 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. TILAWA

Dear Gilbert, I have done a lot of work on Chinese, African and Goan seamen in the two world wars. This is on-going (and unfunded or academically supported) work. I have given talks on the subject in Canada, the UK and Hong Kong and have appeared on TV documentaries and YouTube on this subject

Re: [GOABOOKCLUB] Doctors and Writing

Thank you dear Veena for going through my post. Really a pleasure getting to know such erudite people who have their roots in Goa. Would love if you could read Blue Jeans book and needless to say your feedback would be highly appreciated. Warm regards Manisha

Re: [GOABOOKCLUB] 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. TILAWA

Thanks for re-igniting this Rico, after almost 17years. As you know I am still working (when I have the time) on this huge project of cataloguing the vessels and those Goan, Anglo-Indians and Mangloreans who died in the two world wars at sea. I did do some archival research for Melvyn after