New source-material for the socio-economic history of the Hindus of Goa

The Mhamai brothers were the suppliers of daily commodities / stationery to the viceroys / governors of Goa. Since late 18th century their agency house worked in partnership with several other trading houses all over the west coast of India. They also served as brokers for the French East India company in Goa during the critical period of anglo-french wars. The Mhamais were also revenue farmers, particularly customs and tobacco tax farming. I had the privilege of taking their family archives to the Xavier Centre of Historical Research in 1979 and making the history of the family known worldwide.

The Church of Goa: Give to Cesar what is Cesar's

Este ensaio analisa os desafios que a Igreja de Goa enfrentou nas décadas que seguiram à era colonial. O balanço é positivo, e isto foi devido em larga medida à participação mais intensa dos leigos com formação democrática e experiência profissional na India vizinha. Palavras-chave: Goa, igreja, VAticano II, participação leiga, desafios. Key-words: Goa, church, Vatican II, lay participation, challenges.