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Women in Portuguese Goa "Women in Portuguese Goa, 1510-1835", published by Irish-Meshar in Pondicherry, is a 329-page history book authored by Sr Emma Maria AC. The book delves into the pages of the past to discover the Goan women's age-old way of life, embedded chiefly in the principles of Hinduism and Islam. When the Portuguese, voyaging from the Iberian peninsula, came face to face with the Indian society at the turn of the sixteenth century, and established themselves firmly in Goa, particularly since 1510, they primarily viewed Goan women as their newly found consorts, to substitute their spouses back home in Portugal or even as those who could gratify their sexual needs temporarily sans any commitment. Moreover, the Portuguese caravels found in the exotic women of the East a great source for giving vent to their pent up energy despite their familiarity with the Christian morals and code of conduct. On the other hand, the Portuguese, educated in Christian environs, held women in great respect on account of the womanhood sanctified by the incarnation of Christ. The differential aspects of the encounter of the Portuguese with Goan women, and especially the aspirations of some of those who wanted to live a committed life for the service of God and fellow beings or those who were put in ignominious conditions, prompted the church under the Portuguese Padroado to set up institutions and invest money to look after their well being. Sr Emma's "Women in Portuguese Goa" is rightly a pioneering effort to study the plight of women in Portuguese Goa from 1510 to 1835, based on contemporary documents preserved in various repositories. A section of the book is set apart to highlight the historical background till the advent of the Portuguese and then to study the milieu from where the Portuguese came to India. The remaining sections deal in detail with the establishment of the institutions under the Portuguese and their activities. The epilogue points to the direction in which the activities initiated in yester years, have progressed. This could be considered a welcome study of women during the colonial period. The author, Sr Emma Maria AC, is a perpetually committed
member of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation, actively involved in
the education, especially of girls. After taking Bachelor and
Master's degrees in History and Political Science as well as
Bachelor degree in Education, in History and English from the Bombay
University, Sr Emma Maria has been fully engaged in the formation of
the youth for the last 21 years. She participated in a number of
national and international seminars. Her profession and her bent of
mind paved the way for conducting research in the history of women
in general and women in colonial Goa in particular. Currently, the
author is working as the Vice Principal of Carmel College of Arts,
Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem-Goa. Build Arena: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurated the maiden July issue of new monthly magazine "Build Arena" . The magazine would cater to the readers in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka and it would provide content that would be of use for individuals from professions in business, industry and infrastructure sector. The board of advisors comprises of Arch Cho Padamsee, Fr Romuald D'Souza, Arch Rita Mody Joshi, Engr Amin Ladak and Engr Madhav Kamat. Glimpses of India in Argentina: A book containing speeches of Nigam Prakash, Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Argentina, was released at the hands of PS Zacharias, Vice-Chancellor, Goa University, on July 5. Cookery Book: "Ruchik", a book on cookery (3 rd Edition), written by Amita Nayak Salatry, was released by noted pop singer Remo Fernandes at his residence in Siolim. The book is based on the popular DD serial "Ruchik", produced by Amita Salary. The Musoll Dance : As part of the Shennoi Goembab
Festival celebration, a book "The Musoll Dance of Chandor", written
by Zenaides Morenas, was released on July 19 at the Black Box of the
Kala Academy. Metamorphosis: A book on "metamorphosis", a doctor's
autobiography by late dr Subhash R Naik, was released on July 26 at
Institute Menezes Braganza hall, Panjim, at 6 pm. Sand Dune Vegetation of Goa: Conservation
& Management The Village Panchayat: These are highly relevant extracts of the Panchayat Act. These booklets, in three volumes, have been compiled by Kumar Kalanand Mani, Soter D'Souza and Antonio Francisco Fernandes. The booklet talks of the Gram Sabha in Part I, of the Panchayat: Functions and Responsibilities in Part II and Powers & Duties of the Sarpanch-Secretary in Part III. The three booklet have been published in the public interest by the Panchayat Raj Cell of the Peaceful society, Kundai, Goa. email: peaceful&goatelecom.com Fish, Curry and Rice: The fourth, revised and updated edition of “Fish, Curry and Rice” is more than 380 pages and profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings. A large number of environmentalists have contributed specific articles and photographs for the book, which is designed as a sourcebook on Goa, its ecology and lifestyle. The large volume contains detailed scientific information on all aspects of Goan ecology, including the major ecological zones of the Western Ghats, the plateau regions, coastal areas including the estuaries. There are individual chapters on fishing, tourism, mining, landuse, infrastructure projects and public health. A special new chapter has been added providing details of all environmental laws, environment judgements, PILs and information on NGOs in Goa working on such issues. The book can be ordered from goacom.com/books and from the Other India Bookstore in Mapusa. (oib@goatelecom.com) "The Cradle of My Dreams--Selected Writings of Armando Menezes": The selection of poems and prose pieces in the book has a strong flavour of Goa, the cradle of his dreams. It also covers his lifelong dedication to education, his ardent nationalism, his love for the romantic lyricism of the classical age and his unceasing quest for God. For more information, e-mail armando_menezes@yahoo.co.in INDIA & PORTUGAL: CULTURAL
INTERACTIONS ELSA'S JOINT AND SOME GOAN CHARACTERS MODERN GOAN SHORT STORIES Book on Konkani Recorded Music: The Konkan Entertainment Publications, Taleigao, will be shortly coming out with its second volume based on the history of Konkani recorded music. Andrew Greno Viegas, who had earlier come out with a documented work on Konkani films entitled '50 years of Konkani Cinema', is in charge of the project. According to Andrew, Konkani music was recorded for the first time in 1908. Bookstore for Christian Literature: LIVING WORD Book Emporium, G-8, Skylark Apartments, Opp.Court, Altinho, Mapusa 403 507. Telefax: 0832-252470 Email: miriam@goatelecom.com GOVAPURI GREATS:
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