Re: [Goanet] Dhobi talao
Subject: [Goanet] Dhobi talao Marshall: 3. Many goans have shifted to Borivli and Malad. Today IC Colony in Borivali could be considered a mini-Goa. You can pick up almost any goan item from there - sausages, masalas, konkani casettes, balchaos, goan sweets etc. Response: Yes you are right, Not only Borivili, Malad, but many of them have also have Shifted to Mira Road and further down Vasai. I also agree that IC Colony Borivili is a mini-Goa today in Mumbai. They have the typical Goan type Of roadside Bazar for fish, where you can hear many of speaking in Konkani. Eddie Verdes
[Goanet] Dhobi talao
Eugene Correia: Today, it's an empty shell with both Kyani restaurant shut down and Bastani very few Goan customers. To Goans in Mumbai and elsewhere Dhobitalao is what it's to be Goan. Today's Goans staying there may not even know whose status it is inside the commpound of the Cawasji Framji Library, opposite Metro and Bastani restaurant. Response: First of all I would like to congratulate Roland for the well written article which brought alive the spirit of goan life in the 60's and 70's in Dhobi Talao. Nothing in life remains constant and life in Dhobi Talao too has changed. However, there still remains a sizable goan presence in the area. I would like to comment on a few points on Dhobi talao today. 1. Bastani's too closed down quite many years ago. 2. Many goans have migrated to Canada, Australia, NZ and elsewhere. 3. Many goans have shifted to Borivli and Malad. Today IC Colony in Borivali could be considered a mini-Goa. You can pick up almost any goan item from there - sausages, masalas, konkani casettes, balchaos, goan sweets etc. 4. Today with direct flights to goa, very few shippies stop over in Bombay and so many of the kudds are going to the dogs. With property prices hitting the roof each day, and no one to protect these properties, many of them are threatened by land sharks. Many of these kudds are in bad shape with little funds available for repairs and maintenance, 5. There are two Institutes located here. One, The Piety Home for the Aged, which I believe is over 100 years old. It is run entirely by lay people and has around 16 inmates. It is entirely free and the inmates are well looked after- physically and medically. The other is the Goan Institute which was recently renovated. It is over 145 years old and is still the most popular meeting ground for the goans residing in this area. The membership fees are very nominal and the Institute earns its revenue from renting out the hall. For the members the charges are very nominal. 6. The jewellers in Chira Bazar who are mostly marwadis speak in fluent konkani which would put many of us goans to shame. Regards, Marshall
Re: [Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground.
Arre Pandu, are you reminiscing about C. de Sousaif so, mouth waters a delirium...good old D'lao, yaar: Nova Goa, SFX, Bastani, Irani... all those large-hearted -- busted ditto,-- aunties..., delicious...giggling...ever so pretty girls from Chandan Wadi, Dabul...Alfred's Caffe great friend, Alfred, the undertakers.often, deep into a copiously caroused night riding, cramped into his hearse to red-hued downtown, to redden it morethose were. indeed, the days my old chap Chacha...also, in a reminiscent bentin his nigh doddering days. Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:48:45 +0530 From: pan...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground. Think the Castle Hotel running is leased out (think)the youngest grand daughter is getting married in a few days. The old man de Souza who owned was always in a suit and so clean (as in dealings), kind and well-mannered. In the old days, he owned a number of eateries around the area. One of the sons used to tell us Goichis then...listen you.I'll marry a Goichi. He did. To get back at the Mangi-lot, we'd chide him on the Mangi sorpatelthe dark greenish stuff floating on the top.yikes... After a few...it didn't make a difference!! We are still friends. On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM, eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com wrote: Rolly - Castle Hotel bill of fare now fifty rupees, a tad off the five annas we dropped. The daughter now at the desk. eric.
Re: [Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground.
Ha Ha! No vendors, U say? A first for Bombay and indeed for all of India. Castle Hotel and Taj Hotel too, brings memories of childhood! Sunday Taj Pulao for 10 annas! Hard to beat! Nascy Caldeira From: eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com To: GOA2 goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, 22 September 2012 10:21 PM Subject: [Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground. It was excavated and created to help pedestrians beat traffic around the circle. Finished with nice architectural touches, it really is a nice experience for the user. There are no vendors, a Bombay surprise, and a guide mans a help desk. Do use it if you visit the area. Rolly - Castle Hotel bill of fare now fifty rupees, a tad off the five annas we dropped. The daughter now at the desk. eric.
Re: [Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground.
Think the Castle Hotel running is leased out (think)the youngest grand daughter is getting married in a few days. The old man de Souza who owned was always in a suit and so clean (as in dealings), kind and well-mannered. In the old days, he owned a number of eateries around the area. One of the sons used to tell us Goichis then...listen you.I'll marry a Goichi. He did. To get back at the Mangi-lot, we'd chide him on the Mangi sorpatelthe dark greenish stuff floating on the top.yikes... After a few...it didn't make a difference!! We are still friends. On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM, eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com wrote: Rolly - Castle Hotel bill of fare now fifty rupees, a tad off the five annas we dropped. The daughter now at the desk. eric.
[Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground.
[Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground. subway http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2810935518/in/photostream/ that’s opp Metro http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2810935708/in/photostream/ Little further.. Cross Maidan http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2809963715/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2811246133/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2810936234/in/photostream Fashion Street http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukindia/2810935188/in/photostream/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground.
Yes Doc, I remember both. The running helter skelter to cross from the school side to B X Furtado and L M Furtado or to the Metro Cinema and thereafter from the cinema to Kyani and Bastani. It was a wonder of Bombay that few accidents took place on that circle without any rules and traffic directions and given the density of that locale. Also, pleasant memories of the 'crumb chops' or cutlets, with a generous helping of gravy all for 4 annas with one anna added for a loaf of bread at the Castle Hotel. Did you tell the daughter about it when forking out the fifty rupees for the modern and I am sure much smaller version? Roland. -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of eric pinto Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2012 8:22 AM To: GOA2 Subject: [Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground. It was excavated and created to help pedestrians beat traffic around the circle. Finished with nice architectural touches, it really is a nice experience for the user. There are no vendors, a Bombay surprise, and a guide mans a help desk. Do use it if you visit the area. Rolly - Castle Hotel bill of fare now fifty rupees, a tad off the five annas we dropped. The daughter now at the desk. eric.
[Goanet] Dhobi Talao Circle - below ground.
It was excavated and created to help pedestrians beat traffic around the circle. Finished with nice architectural touches, it really is a nice experience for the user. There are no vendors, a Bombay surprise, and a guide mans a help desk. Do use it if you visit the area. Rolly - Castle Hotel bill of fare now fifty rupees, a tad off the five annas we dropped. The daughter now at the desk. eric.
