Thought this might be useful and interesting.
As I browsing through the Chambers Dictionary (New Edition), I found a entry, 'Shirodkar's operation' in it which means " 'an operation in which the neck of the womb is closed with the suture to prevent miscarriage', (N V Shirodkar, 1900-71, Indian Obstretrician)'". As the name couldnt have been anything but of Goan ethnicity, perhaps somebody could tell us more about him, to be included amongst Great Goans, if the case may be,--without alluding to his roots, low caste or otherwise, Shastikar or Bardezkar, Warriors or not, or anything that betrays a medieval mindset, a deeply rooted prejudice that projects narrow outdated ideas about one's origins. J Mario E Fernandes, London. _________________________________________________________________ Eat well and eat right. Get tips on nutrition from Naini Setalvad http://content.msn.co.in/Lifestyle/AskExpert/Default07.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------
