[Goanet] ON THE WRONG TRACK

[John Eric Gomes]

*PRIMITIVE RITUALS AND WINDS OF CHANGE*
Even during a raging pandemic, people refuse to give up primitive rituals
and behave sensibly as educated citizens! The holding of Jallikattu
festival where Covid protocols are thrown to the winds, two
participants gored to death, fifty two others injured, amidst cruelty to
frightened bulls clearly witnessed live on television is pathetic! In Surat
a bovine wedding is held in a temple, reportedly at least 10,000 people
throng to witness it and all attendees being well fed after the event! In
Goa we have to resort to elaborate police protection for people to
celebrate the annual feast of St Joseph Vaz. The lack action after a Dharma
Sansad where Hindu Seers call for genocide of Muslims, Scribes not in
uniform denied entry at a RSS event does not augur well for a happy nation
and destroying what the world admires of our Democracy with unity in
diversity! My Hindu friends agree this is a pathetic and sad state of
affairs but are perhaps scared to stand up and be counted to show
disapproval of such polarization of our nation. The spirit of our
Constitution mandates the majority look after the minorities. All
communities must function in peace and tolerance for different views and
freedom of each citizen as provided in law. It is the duty of the State to
enforce law and order, not give in to vigilantes in a "prevention better
than cure proactive and just mode" and not  slap UAPA and sedition and
other laws indiscriminately!The CJI has spoken and even ex armed forces
chiefs , prominent bureaucrats and others have written to the PM in alarm
and he still remains silent at time of writing!

[Goanet] Goem kabaar re! (Goa is finished, man!)

[Rajan Parrikar]

The refrain I have heard in the past weeks I have been in Panjim is that
Goa is gone for good. The most common speech doing the rounds is, “Goem
aamche kaabaar re!”


These whiners who now come and tell me that Goa is done for are the same
folks who took pains to avoid me during the years when their voice may have
mattered. At that time they were spitting fire at me because of my public
criticism of their beloved “Bhaiee.”


Here is an example of one who still has her head up her you-know-what.
She’s related to me, but name isn’t important (I’ve redacted it) -


https://www.parrikar.org/misc/Idiot.jpg



To summarize:


Goa concretized beyond recognition? - check

Goans reduced to a minority? - check

Delhi pigs takeover of Goa? - check

Goa turned into an Indian slum? - check

Casinos takeover of Panjim & beyond? - check

Law and order in Goa gone to the dogs? - check

All of the above to get worse in the years to come? - check


But not to worry. In the words of Goanet celebrity, faux journo, and
renowned dimwit Frederick N - It is all an exaggeration, man.



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[Goanet-News] Gerson da Cunha : The Forever Man (Dev Benegal, Rediff.com)

[Frederick Noronha]

https://www.rediff.com/news/special/dev-benegal-gerson-da-cunha-the-forever-man/20220111.htm

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[Goanet-News] Charlie lives! Cheddvam Danvat Ghara - Spirit (Goa's Charlie Chaplin)

[Frederick Noronha]

https://youtu.be/EEdLENlskFw

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Re: [Goanet] Odds In Favor Of Indian-Origin Chancellor Rishi Sunak As Pressure Mounts On British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Resign

[Anita Dias]

Hi. Thx
Oh wow.
Good to know that fact finding is done.

It depends on how it is all perceived and time lines.
What is also actually going on behind the scenes.
Once the Portuguese opened up trading routes/sea faring lanes to India 
-interest was generated within other European powers. (The land route was held 
by the Ottoman empire for the longest time- an alternative route had to be 
found ie sea to the countries of the East -not only India)
The 1st way to go about checking out a country of course is through trade.
That opens windows not only on the materials available, but also the people and 
its rulers. Religions involved. The behaviour. The langauges. More interest if 
fragmented. I think India's population was well over 200 mill...let alone it 
had existed since well over the BCE...India is quoted in the Bible btw; 
purchase of its elephants and the mahouts! Britain's pop was a mere 2 million 
or so.

There were all these nawabs, different empires etc ...warring with each other. 
But also the 2 main faith groups- Muslims and Hindus---sometimes at peace with 
each other; but quite often at loggerheads. All this was noted by the British 
East India Trading company officials. Reported back to Britain.
Though a few on the ground---they were handpicked for perceptive skills.
Britain was not going to send shiploads of its army without strategies.
Britain had not fared well with its North American expeditions. It began to 
look eastwards.
The Brits have an interesting way of thinking--insular being an island nation 
but also subtle strategies mixed with protective, predatory skills.

Though huge tracts of land were seized in 1757 (War of Plassey)...much work, 
speculation, reporting and planning among BEITCo/British officials/ the govt 
had been occurring since 1600. Could have been much earlier. On how to decimate 
the richest country in the world at the time...ie India.
(To change the Indian economy to a colonial economy.
To pit Muslims v Hindus)
Hence my calculation of 400---give or take a few years!

They could not be bothered with Goa. It was already held by another Eurpoean 
power!
Britain did observe much though.
BUT
Britain had decided it was going after the rest of India! To make it ---its 
Jewel in the Crown!

Anita...mea culpa! But impressed with the interest generated- I don't mind 
being corrected either. I am always on a learning curve

From: E DeSousa 
Sent: January 15, 2022 6:44 PM
To: dias_an...@hotmail.com ; Goanet Org 

Subject: Re: [Goanet] Odds In Favor Of Indian-Origin Chancellor Rishi Sunak As 
Pressure Mounts On British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Resign

Anita Dias writes:

 Not only in British EA Mel, but also in British India which then became 
British Raj (a total of 400 years of ) and in every country of the 
so-called 'Commonwealth'.  A misnomer if ever there was one. As all the wealth 
only went to one country!
---
Comment:

The Brits ruled  in India for 200 years . From the  war of Plassey in 1757 to 
1947 Independence of India.
The British East India (Tea) Company was created in 1600, so there were few 
Brits in India after that.

Now when it comes to 400 year rule, the Romans ruled Britannia for about  400 
years from 43 AD to 410 AD although Julius Cesar was in Britain with his army 
in 55BC. When the Romans left, Britain was invaded by the  Saxons and in 1106 
the Normans under William The Conqueror  took over after the Battle of Hastings.

The Portuguese on the other hand were in India over 400 years from 1505 to 1961 
although Vasco Da Gama visited some Indian ports in 1498.

I thought you might like to know.

Best Regards,

E. DeSousa

[Goanet] Schedule for Monday 17th January 2022

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Schedule for Monday 17th January 2022

12:00 AM
Rosary - Joyful Mysteries

12:23 AM
Talk - Justice- SJVRC

12:52 AM
Documentary - Road Safety

1:00 AM
Mass in Konkani for Sunday

3:20 AM
Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister

3:46 AM
Devachem Utor - Suttka - Avesvor 40 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

3:55 AM
Creation Week - Day 3

4:07 AM
Our Father - in Punjabi

4:09 AM
Jam for Jesus - You're by my side

4:19 AM
Jesus Heals (Konkani)  - Fr Henry Falcao

4:54 AM
Devachim Vakhann'nni - Cassino D'Costa

5:23 AM
Hymn -Keep up the Faith - Cassini Suiam sj

5:27 AM
Bhagiancher Niyall I - Br Malvino Alfonso  ocd

5:44 AM
Hymns - St Thereza's HS , Raia

5:48 AM
Beatitudes 5 and 6 - Kirona Noronha

6:12 AM
Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag  169  - Bapuy ani Put - Fr Pratap Naik sj

6:21 AM
Boreponn Devachem Monxak Sukh Sasnnachem - Orlando D'Souza

6:48 AM
Tell Me a Story  - Eps 39 - Moses's first encounter with Pharoah

6:55 AM
Sokalchem Magnnem  -  Somar Wk 2 & 4

7:00 AM
Praise and Worship -   Magno Menezes - SJVRC

7:17 AM
Morning Prayer  - Monday Wk 2 & 4

7:22 AM
Walking in the power of the Holy Spirit - Alfwold Silveira

7:48 AM
Our Father - Aramaic

7:53 AM
Song - Gonvlliank Bhovman - Cleta Souza

8:00 AM
Live Mass in Konkani from Anjuna Church followed by Jivitacho Prokas

8:45 AM
Sons and Daughters of God  - Savio Mascarenhas

9:30 AM
Purvozanchea bhattancher amche dhoniponn - Rev Kevin Fernandes

9:34 AM
Politics - A Noble Profession? - Eps 11  Sidharth Kuncalienkar

10:08 AM
Mando - Original - Sant Matevachim Noketram, Azossim

10:20 AM
Museum of Christian Art (Conservation)

10:43 AM
New Creation in Christ - Talk by Dr Silvia Noronha

11:03 AM
Bhagiancher Niyall VIII - Br Malvino Alfonso  ocd

11:18 AM
Angelus - English

11:20 AM
Prayer for the Synod 2023

11:22 AM
Intercessions in English

11:30 AM
Mass in English from Cruz Milagres followed by Daily Flash

12:15 PM
Internet Addiction - Talk by Sr Joeyanna D'Souza fsp

12:45 PM
4th All Goa Brass Band Concert

2:00 PM
Magnificat (Konkani)

2:02 PM
Career Guidance -Film Making, Photography etc. Chowgule College

2:32 PM
Gift of Tongues - Talk by Sr Elsis Mathew MSMI

3:00 PM
Tagore's (and our) prayer for India - Nicholas D'Souza

3:26 PM
Gaddie-Vahonan Vechea Vellar Bhagevont Zuze Vazache Mozotin Magnnem

3:30 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet

3:40 PM
Pastoral Letter 2021-22 - Talk in English- Fr Aaron  Magalhaes

3:57 PM
Bhurgeanlem Angonn - Bhag 3

4:00 PM
Rosary - Joyful Mysteries

4:23 PM
Prayer - Alone with none but Thee, my God

4:25 PM
Hymns - St Francis Xavier School, Peddem Mapuca

4:30 PM
Senior Citizens Exercises - 17

4:58 PM
Health Matters - Mental Health - Dr Melvin Silva and Dr Doreen Dias

5:30 PM
Hanv Konn? - Talk by Mathew Fernandes

5:54 PM
Aimorechen Magnnem

5:57 PM
Prayer for the Synod 2023 - Konkani

6:00 PM
Mass in Konkani from Anjuna Church followed by Jivitacho Prokas

6:45 PM
Jesus the Truth  -Sr Lissy Kurian

7:17 PM
Music - Nimanne Jevonn - George Coelho

7:21 PM
Devachem Utor - Suttka - Avesvor 40 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

7:30 PM
Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister

7:56 PM
Prayer for India 1

8:00 PM
Tell Me a Story  - Eps 50 - God demands purification of people

8:07 PM
Alcoholics Anonymous - Testimony of Roquezinho D'Souza and Sidney D'Souza

8:43 PM
My Music Videos - Golden Sunset - Kevin Mendes

8:49 PM
Hymn - Sorginchem Raj By Fr. John A Fernandes

8:55 PM
Devachem Utor - Levi - Xastr - Avesvor 1 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

9:00 PM
Adoration - Purgatory and Hell - Led by Fr Henry Falcao

9:32 PM
Ratchem Magnem

9:47 PM
Politics - A Noble Profession? - Eps 12  Nazir Khan

10:20 PM
Documentary - Wages of Tears

11:00 PM
Bible Project - God

11:09 PM
Prayer while travelling  -  St Joseph Vaz

11:12 PM
Importance of Teaching and Preaching - Talk by Colin Calmiano

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[Goanet] Pollution of GOALAND beaches by Uncouth tourist

[Adolfo Mascarenhas]

I read RF Message: 2 Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:10:52 -0500 on Subject: Re:
[Goanet] Goa's beaches filled with liquor bottles, footwear, other waste
post-Covid, finds GU study | Goa News - Times of India

Message-ID: <50176bf4-f13a-4676-b5e5-cb80f5126...@gmail.com>I

RF was harsh on them & even called them  Silly bas**rds!

RF must a have been in a bad mood because of the poor use of Canadian
taxpayers money. His  suggestions  to quote him:

 Instead of conducting useless studies, they could have enforced a no
drinking, no littering bylaw with strict enforcement, heavy fines and even
short imprisonments.>>



This would aggravate the situation the situation <<>>>Another 8 million uncouth would rush to GOA !!!



Took me a long time to consult my uncle on Mars but based on his wisdom I
suggest the following :



First at every entry point a chip be installed to monitor behavior so that
anyone, over drinking, abandoning slippers and plastic / glass bottles on
the shore will be stopped at departure point.



Two such fellows then must be sent to the sites and clean up their dirt.
They should then load all this trash in their cars or luggage and be sent
back to the place of origin



Three, such persons should not be allowed back to Goa.



> Just to show how profitable it would be to GOALAND...Hundreds of jobs
> for university ict experts, perhaps a Nobel Prize of two and several Noble
> Prize etc,



Grandolfo

In dry Makongo Juu


PS in addition Bollywood be encouraged a movie and Canadian and British
goans  write plays, satires etc

Tanzania might even contribute a Dodoma nickle or a Singida gold cup

[Goanet] MAY THIS ELECTION CAMPAIGN BE A WORTHY ONE

[Aires Rodrigues]

With Goa scheduled to elect its 40 new MLAs in less than a month from now,
the election fever will heighten over the next few days.



In the last couple of decades there have been many progressive changes at
the manner in which polls are held, more particularly in the way the
election campaign is conducted. But a lot more remains to be done to ensure
free and fair polls. Restoring the independence and autonomy of the
Election commission is crucial. Plugging the loopholes in the
Anti-Defection law is also vital and must be done with no further delay.
There has to be Zero tolerance to defections. This is the very essence of
democratic processes. The ghastly spectacle of those elected pursuing the
agenda of their vested motives must come to an end. Betrayal of people's
mandate by merrily switching parties in the lust for power and financial
greed must be summarily punished.



There should be a total ban on election hoardings and no plastic flags or
posters and wall paintings. More importantly no loud speakers. There has to
also be a total crackdown on fake news and distribution of cash and other
incentives in exchange for votes. In this regard, implementation of
regulations and laws in force should be a priority.



As these elections are being held in the midst of a raging pandemic, the
focus must be on digital campaigning through social media as a mode to
connect with the voters.



Those contesting elections must act as good human beings and respect human
values. They need to value the principles of life and adhere to good
behavior in society.



During the election campaign, candidates and the political parties should
not make false and fake promises. Those that can never be trusted by the
people for delivering on their commitments and promises are not capable of
ensuring good Governance.

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

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[Goanet] Goans who worked in the Mad Railway Line and for the German Railway in the Then DOA or German East Africa.

[Adolfo Mascarenhas]

One of my major investments when I was in UCLA was to order the two
volumes on the *Permanent Way.*  The postage was more than the cost of the
hardbound books.  Total cost BP 5.
As several of you might knowduring the construction of the Uganda
railway the main problem was Man Eathing Lions (I suppose lions also ate
women) ..You have heard of the Man Eaters of TSAVO.was there a Goan
hunter who helped in getting rid of this menace
TwoThere is mention of a certain Mr Braganza who worked for the Germans
on the Tanga railway.
Basically there were more Goans in Tanga, Bagamoyo then in Dar es Salaam.
Why did the Germans have thembecause they knew how to write in the
Romi  script, and were culturally adaptable.
I have been reading about the Ismaili Community .Itis remarkable what
they have done.  A colleague from Makarere  wrote a book on Visram  and
Sewa  aji

[Goanet] Cedric D'Costa on Facebook :: 55 years after the "Opinion Poll"

[Frederick Noronha]

https://www.facebook.com/cedricdc

Goa Opinion Poll Anniversary.
16 Jan 1967 - 2022 (55 years)
Some questions -
1) Have we the Goans squandered our advantage of the anti-merger?
2) Does Goa today have any of it's identity left?
3) What will be the situation in another 15 years?
4) Will Goan exodus and migrant influx change ratios towards Goa not having
much Goans in future living on it's land?
5) Despite of identifying the same crooked anti Goan politicians and Delhi
based political parties, why do Goans still run after same old anti Goa
ideologies and allow themselves to bleed, hurt and lose their land?
6) What is the future of Goa's coming generations in Goa?
7) Is Goa sitting on a huge environmental, health disaster which is fast
approaching and will damage its land and population?
Will Goans rise to protect their identity, language and heritage from
maurading outside forces out to take Goa for a ride for their own selfish
agendas?
Points to ponder as this being an election season.
:+ Cedric da Costa, Margao
(Sun, Jan 16, 2021)
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[Goanet] Goa, Bollywood, Hindi, Konkani....

[Frederick Noronha]

Norma Cordeiro posted this to the Mando@ Saligao Institute group
https://youtu.be/vzYEU0KGj9g Check out the group here (WA):
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjnOFduTpSeKeBFyDoXVqk
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[Goanet] Profile of the Goan Voter!

[Joao Barros-Pereira]

With the approaching state elections our politicians are coming under
the magnifying lens and party ideology under the microscope. In the
heat of the moment the Goan voter has all but been overlooked.

We need to take a hard and close look at the Goan voter as the voters
will decide our future government.
This is a fact and the reality.

And so, what are we looking at?

I invite readers to make their own comments so we can get to know more
about this strange phenomenon known as the Goan voter!

Here are my two bits: the other day talking about politics I said to a
woman voter that we need to give new faces a chance and her reply was
that they are worse than the old politicians. I was dumbstruck.

I was under the impression new faces have not been tried and tested as
yet and have a blank scoreboard unlike the oldies who are burdened
with excess baggage.

I spoke to a man voter who was determined to vote for the Congress
Party and would listen to nothing and no one. His argument was simple:
the Congress Party is fully corrupt from top to bottom and so we can
get much more from this party than any other. We have the best chance
of sharing in the corruption.

Please comment.

[Goanet] MARIA AURORA COUTO R.I.P

[S]

Maria Aurora Couto
R.I.P.

Regal grace
Glowing face

Author
Educator

Writer
Translator

Cultural
Historical

Influence
Confluence

London Bihar Goa
Salcete Dharwad Aldona

Conversations
Contradictions

Reflecting
Documenting

Global insight
Generational foresight

Under-stated
Multi-faceted

Unique perspective
Positive affirmative

Munxapon
Goenkarponn

Uniquely inspiring legacy
Maria Aurora Couto
R.I.P.


SS
January 15, 2021

Re: [Goanet] Odds In Favour Of Indian-Origin Chancellor Rishi Sunak As Pressure Mounts On British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Resign

[Jules Fausto Mendonca de Sa]

Hi Goanetters,

Fingers crossed that the UK Parliamentary circus will see a change of 
ringmaster in the next few weeks if not soon. It is abhorrent that a party 
which is supposed to be a moral barometer has stooped so low as to refusing to 
have a liability of a PM removed from office. Did they flush it down the 
toilet? In the 1960s and 1970s many capable people were discarded or resigned 
immediately after scandals.

Yes, Dishy Rishi is a front runner to replace BJ, but would the UK public be 
pleased with that? Will be great to see. If the following outcomes come to pass 
- Dishy Rishi as PM of UK and Antonio Costa winning re-election in Portugal 
(despite his unpopularity amongst many of the people I know) and added to this 
the fact that Dr Leo Varadkar is due to become (PM) Taoiseach on 1st January 
2023 as part of the power share agreement - we could end up with Three people 
of Indian origin as Heads of  Government in three most Western European 
nations. Holland too, recently elected a MP of Goan origin - Marielle Paul 
hailing from Colvale.

Kind regards

Fausto



Sent from Outlook


From: Goanet  on behalf of Mel de Quadros 

Sent: 15 January 2022 18:53
To: Mervyn Lobo 
Cc: tgo...@googlegroups.com ; Goa's premiere mailing 
list, estb. 1994! 
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Odds In Favour Of Indian-Origin Chancellor Rishi Sunak As 
Pressure Mounts On British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Resign

Another great take on the story!

I must admit I’d forgotten the progeny of the East African Asians became
shopkeepers, much like Margaret Thatcher’s parents, and became as right
wing as her. They took over the Conservative Party.

Mervyn, far-seeing as usual!  You are not much for that ‘he’s a right
winger, but he’s our right winger’ philosophy.

Thank you for bringing us up to our senses, Mervyn. Dishi Rishi is not only
the richest man in the British Parliament, but his father in law is one of
those Indian billionaires!

Oh vey!



On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 1:15 PM Mervyn Lobo  wrote:

> Doc,
> The river basins and lakes in Europe were the basis for their economic
> progress. People used the rivers/waterways to trade with each other, which
> led them to speak the same language and have same or similar customs.
>
>
> When the colonialist divided Africa, they used the rivers and lakes to
> divide people. Lake Victoria is split into three with the Lou tribe split
> such that they now find themselves residing in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and
> South Sudan. The southern  border in Tanzania is the high water mark of
> Lake Malawi - which means that when a man in Tanzania walks from his hut to
> his fishing canoe, he has crossed an international border.
>
>
> A similar situation exists on the Konkan coast. The Portuguese were mainly
> interested in controlling the wealth and used rivers for borders as they
> were easier to defend. When one crosses the Terekhol river, the people on
> the other side look just like you, they speak the same language and their
> food is prepared the same way as you do. There is no difference - we are
> the same people - unless one is unable to shake off the hangover the
> colonialist left behind.
>
>
> BTW, apart for politicians, an influencer that not many people realise has
> Konkan roots, is CNN's Fareed Zakaria.
>
>
> As for Rishi Sunak, even though his mom studied at the same secondary
> school as I did - our years there may have overlapped - I pray he never
> becomes PM. I just can't stand right wing politicians. Their policies are
> geared towards retaining privileges or, "Me, me, me" while the left wingers
> are more about inclusion or, "We, we, we."
>
>
>
> Mervyn
>
>
>
> On Saturday, January 15, 2022, 06:27:22 a.m. CST, Mel de Quadros <
> ymirconsult...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> It appears Dr Ashok Varadkar came from India, close to the Goan border in
> Malvan.
>
> Here is the link:
>
> https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoan.net%2Fdoc-with-malvan-roots-tipped-as-next-irish-pm%2F33239.htmldata=04%7C01%7C%7C1d24574164024c58f28f08d9d8717324%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637778804050910965%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000sdata=6Q%2BfBWNeM7BxleX8dls7JG6M%2B2OomiwP%2BqINeZvvp1E%3Dreserved=0
>
> So he is an almost- Goan!!
>
>
> .
>

Re: [Goanet] Odds In Favor Of Indian-Origin Chancellor Rishi Sunak As Pressure Mounts On British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Resign

[E DeSousa]

Anita Dias writes:
 Not only in British EA Mel, but also in British India which then became 
British Raj (a total of 400 years of ) and in every country of the 
so-called 'Commonwealth'.  A misnomer if ever there was one. As all the wealth 
only went to one 
country!---
Comment:
The Brits ruled  in India for 200 years . From the  war of Plassey in 1757 to 
1947 Independence of India.The British East India (Tea) Company was created in 
1600, so there were few Brits in India after that.
Now when it comes to 400 year rule, the Romans ruled Britannia for about  400 
years from 43 AD to 410 AD although Julius Cesar was in Britain with his army 
in 55BC. When the Romans left, Britain was invaded by the  Saxons and in 1106 
the Normans under William The Conqueror  took over after the Battle of Hastings.
The Portuguese on the other hand were in India over 400 years from 1505 to 1961 
although Vasco Da Gama visited some Indian ports in 1498.
I thought you might like to know.
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E. DeSousa