[Goanet] Valmiki Faleiro
Hello Herman, i was looking one article about Cuncolim where in Valmiki Faleiro had mentioned something when i went looking for his articles i could not find most of the articles except for one on Goa net here are the links which i was trying I went to to oherald site also but could not find the articles https://goanet.goanet.narkive.com/SlHvZarP/g-bye-goa-goan-emigration-2-herald-goa-july-26-2009 [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-3: HERALD(Goa), Aug 2, 2009 Valmiki Faleiro [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-4: HERALD(Goa), Aug 9, 2009 Valmiki Faleiro [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-5: HERALD(Goa), Aug. 16, 2009 Valmiki Faleiro [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-6: HERALD(Goa), Aug 23, 2009 Valmiki Faleiro [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-7: HERALD(Goa), Aug 30, 2009 Valmiki Faleiro -
[Goanet] Valmiki Faleiro
I was truly saddened to hear of the sudden passing away of a dear friend, Valmiki. Valmiki was a rare breed of Goans,highly intelligent and yet, very modest. Like many others, I'd written to congratulate him on his latest book - "Goa - 1961" which received rave reviews. He was always very encouraging in his responses to my letters. He certainly leaves a void in the literary Goan World, and I send my sincere condolences to his family, and may his soul rest in Peace. Mervyn Maciel
[Goanet] Valmiki Faleiro
A real gentleman. Used to be pleased that I bought each of his books as soon as they were published and was equally pleased with my reviews of them. My reviews were simply an appreciation of his research, his background knowledge and his style. His book on the Holy Spirit Church and on Margao was as interesting as it was thorough, presenting facts which I’m sure even the locals didn’t know. He used his knowledge of Goa’s past to make assumptions of its future which he shared with me at a tête-à-tête at his palatial Margao house adjoining the Holy Spirit in the Largo de Igreja. Those predictions were very unpleasant to hear but they have been playing out over the years. His conclusion: the break in the peace and prosperity of Goa, the influx of population, has played out many times in the past via both domestic and foreign invaders and what is happening after the Indians took over is just like any other scenario that followed any other past invader. When I asked him why he was so fascinated with Catholic Goan stars in the Indian Armed Forces (his dad was in the Medical Corps), the Generals, the Admirals, the Air Marshalls and other officer elites, I came to know of his deep determination to disabuse his Hindu friends and critics that Catholics in Goa were mere Portuguese fellow travellers. That they showed little patriotism to India much less risk their lives for it. We all benefited from that grudge he harboured. His various books and articles on Goan officers which was quite comprehensive in details included Goan Hindu officers too. Pointedly, they comprised no more than about 5% of Goan Catholics. He must have spend a ginormous amount of time talking to living brass, searching for information from the Defence Ministry records as well as poring over old newspaper reports. Rarely did anyone get an opportunity to call out Valmiki on his facts, but on rare exception, he would humbly and readily admit to an error. Valmiki was a true Goan, par excellence. Roland Toronto.
[Goanet] VALMIKI FALEIRO WAS UNIQUE
It was so very devastating to hear about the sudden death of the very famed Margao based renowned writer Valmiki Faleiro. He was a prolific and famous writer. As a journalist he was well respected for his accuracy and integrity in his reporting by always being non-partisan and fair. Valmiki also had a stint in politics by being the President of the Margao Municipal Council. He may have ventured in other avenues too but never stopped writing. His writings will remain popular for generations to cherish and enjoy. The unique way in which he scripted what he had to convey using plain and pleasant vocabulary was outstanding as it could be understood by the common man. Dear Valmiki, bidding you a farewell until we meet in that better world you have departed to. You will continue to inspire and motivate young Goans, especially those who opt to write by using the pen and crafting their words artistically just like the way you always did, truthfully and dutifully. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Adv. Aires Rodrigues C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.in airesrodrigues1@instagram
