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Cyriaco Dias
Santana Filomena Ceirico Camilo "Cyriaco" Dias (born 16 March 1937) is an Indian actor, playwright, theatre director, singer, Freedom fighters in Goa, freedom fighter, and social worker known for his work in Konkani cinema, Konkani films and ''tiatr'' productions. Throughout his career, he has performed in over 1,000 dramas and has accumulated over 4,500 acting credits. Early life Dias was born on 16 March 1937, in Raia, Goa, a region that was under Portuguese rule as part of Portuguese India during the era of the Portuguese Empire. Presently, Raia is located in India. Dias hailed from a musically gifted family, with his father, Pedro Joao Dias (later known as Peter John Menino Dias), being a musician and maestro, while his mother, Maria Henriquita Dias, was a homemaker. From an early age, Dias actively participated in the struggle for independence and was recognized as a Freedom fighters in Goa, freedom fighter. He joined forces with his associate Jack de Sequeira during the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Institute Menezes Braganza
Institute Menezes Braganza is a cultural institution set up by the Portuguese in colonial times, during the late 19th century. It was taken over by the Government of Goa and continues to play a role in cultural activities of Goa. In recent years, its takeover by the government was fought over in the Bombay High Court. History After being set up in 1871, by the then Portuguese government, initially named the Institute Vasco da Gama (IVG) functioned for a short while, and turned dormant for about five decades, between 1875 and 1925. At that time, the need for an institute focussing on literary, scientific and cultural themes was felt again by around 1924, and a new ''Portaria'' (provincial order 105 dated 10 February 1925 and ''Legislative Diploma'' or enactment No.144 of 26 March 1925 was passed. An annual grant of Rs.10,000 was given. Renamed Following the end of Portuguese rule in Goa in 1961 by Indian Army action, the institute was renamed after Luís de Menezes Bragança ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |