cicero I’ve always believed in calling a spade a spade and would just like to offer Dr. Hubert Gomes some advice just as I had done the last time we met prior to his candidature for the elections. I had told Dr. Gomes that he should have joined any party he choose to in order to … Read moreWhen a Root Canal turns Saffron
Dear Members of Goa Speaks, At one time, this Group was considered to be a place on the grid where Goans who wanted to contribute to our beloved state in what ever way possible could get together and discuss with other Goans having the same mindset irrespective of their location on the globe we live … Read moreThe Rapscallions amongst us
While chatting with an elfin friend the other day, we ended up discussing our favorite films and books. The conclusion we ended up with was that there can never be one single favorite. Now I’ve been a bibliophile right from the time I realised books existed. This has resulted in an anomaly which my Mom … Read moreOne page at a time..
Dear Dr. Gomes, I’m writing this with great regret. With hindsight gained from previous experiences on Facebook, I had resolved not to engage myself in any groups that proclaim their intentions to bring about positive social change. I had reiterated this during our conversation post the programme that Kennedy and me had conducted at your … Read more‘Goa Speaks’ can render you ‘Speechless’
Health is generally ignored by people for various reasons, some real and others imaginary. We regularly ensure to take our cars or bikes for servicing, but not many of us actually give a thought about the servicing of our bodies. Today, people tend to care more about the cosmetic aspect of health, rather than the … Read moreHow Health Conscious Are You?
The 6th of June 2011 was a very pathetic day for the people of Goa. ‘Pathetic’ because the people of the state were held to ransom by thugs belonging to the BBSM and various political parties supporting it. I call them thugs and bullies because they revel in propagating fear and violence and in all … Read moreA Ruinous Bandh
Since media personalities of your stature are too busy uprooting scams and misdeeds, people like me can only get your attention by means of an open letter, just as you are trying to get the attention of Mr. Rahul Gandhi. As a viewer of your channel, albeit a begrudging one, I’m sad to say that … Read moreMy open letter to Rajdeep Sardesai
I’ve had a blog for a long time but have never been able to really kick-start it. Maybe it’s time for an overhaul….. thought it over, and decided that the name didn’t really represent what i wanted to write about.. With the new name hopefully the characters will flow…. 🙂
Michael Jackson has left his stage for the last time. This news is terrible. Millions of fans across generations will be shell shocked and wish they never have to face this fact in their lifetime. Michael started his career at the tender age of 11 as a member of the Jackson 5 and later went … Read moreRemembering Michael Jackson
I came across an article in today’s newspaper which really amazed me to the point of laughing my head off. A Belgian eighteen-year-old Kimberley Vlaminck is suing a tattoo artist for obliging her with 56 stars on her face instead of the 3 she allegedly asked for. Yikes!!! She claims to have fallen asleep while … Read moreStar Face