'Lassi' is buttermilk. Mandeep On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 10:44 PM, Andrew Sellon <andrew@sellon.vispa.com>wrote: > Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar wrote: > > Now THIS is nostalgia - although with a commercial touch. > > > > A new restaurant has come up in Adelaide, Australia. It's called > > ''British India'', and sports a stylish British Raj theme setting the > > kitchen tone with soft-focus curries and Anglo-Indian dishes. > > > Sounds an interesting idea, and surely there is no harm in harking back > to 'British Indian' cookery, as distinct from 'Indian for the British' > and also 'Indian Indian', (from whatever region) > > I have to agree with the article's take on the kedgeree - it sounds very > doubtful. The non-alchoholic drink mango lassi sounds interesting, just > what might a 'lassi' be, I wonder. (I love mangos). > > Yesterday having eaten dates grown in the Oman on his lands by a Sheik > and imported directly for his personal use I feel quite international in > food thought this week. > > Yours Aye Andrew Sellon > If you wish for anything like happiness in the fifth act of life, eat > and drink about one-half what you could eat and drink. Rev. Sydney Smith > 1771-1854, Canon of St. Paul's. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Now THIS is nostalgia - although with a commercial touch. A new restaurant has come up in Adelaide, Australia. It's called ''British India'', and sports a stylish British Raj theme setting the kitchen tone with soft-focus curries and Anglo-Indian dishes. Obviously I'm interested only in the quaint idea of it all, and have no truck with it. But if one of you gourmets would like to give it a try, here is a report you may find useful. August 27, 2008 http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24240377-5006349,00.html --- Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar

Dear friends have any of you any advice for someone getting a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card§ I have -6 weeks in Uk to get one... I am worried that it will take a month to process & then I will discover that there is something not right & will have to start all over again. It isnt possible to get birth certificates for grandparents born in 1866 _--_ just church records of christenings,, Is there anyone who can pass an eye over documents _ a facilitator, that can help? Does such a person exist? I know there are such people for visas.... Vanya from Nilgiris & UK

Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar wrote: > Now THIS is nostalgia - although with a commercial touch. > > A new restaurant has come up in Adelaide, Australia. It's called > ''British India'', and sports a stylish British Raj theme setting the > kitchen tone with soft-focus curries and Anglo-Indian dishes. > Sounds an interesting idea, and surely there is no harm in harking back to 'British Indian' cookery, as distinct from 'Indian for the British' and also 'Indian Indian', (from whatever region) I have to agree with the article's take on the kedgeree - it sounds very doubtful. The non-alchoholic drink mango lassi sounds interesting, just what might a 'lassi' be, I wonder. (I love mangos). Yesterday having eaten dates grown in the Oman on his lands by a Sheik and imported directly for his personal use I feel quite international in food thought this week. Yours Aye Andrew Sellon If you wish for anything like happiness in the fifth act of life, eat and drink about one-half what you could eat and drink. Rev. Sydney Smith 1771-1854, Canon of St. Paul's.

PIO card information can be found at _http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/pio/introduction_pio.html_ (http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/pio/introduction_pio.html) Charles Dique in sunny Honolulu Well, Sylvia, wherever that precipice is you're a stronger woman than I am - that's for sure! And whenever you come up for air I'm ready to hear more on the PIO factor. GRIN --Manaia **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

"Thanks! Charles." I'd thought (I tink) I was ready till I'd gotten to the... it's sooo expensive! Then I didn't want to know anymore. <boo-hoo> But I will read on, my curiosity never wanes; it just deepens. Back with more ?S I'm sure. <Hmm> Malo, --Manaia PS: My rellies are on the BIG Island. ++++ --- On Tue, 8/26/08, CDique1048@aol.com <CDique1048@aol.com> wrote: > PIO card information can be found at > > _http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/pio/introduction_pio.html_ > > (http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/pio/introduction_pio.html) > > > Charles Dique in sunny Honolulu

-----Original Message----- From: india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Mandeep Singh Bajwa Sent: 25 August 2008 15:38 To: india-british-raj@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] News from Admin Thanks to John for his continuing good work in running the List smoothly.A grand welcome to Harsh on his assuming the onerous role of Moderator and Chief Whip ;-). Here's to more discussions on the Raj ! Mandeep On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 3:00 PM, Sylvia Murphy <sylcec@ihug.com.au> wrote: > Congratulations Harshawardhan and many thanks for taking this on. I can't > think of a better alternate admin than yourself. > > Shall look forward to many more interesting contributions, discussions and > debates. > > Sylvia > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com > > [mailto:india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > > Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar > > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 12:30 AM > > To: india-british-raj@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] News from Admin > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Feltham" > > I have, after nearly four years, decided to take a rest from > > the Admin duties of The Raj List. Accordingly I have asked > > Harshawardhan if he would take up the duties of > > Administrator. I will retain ownership of the List and > > naturally I will assist Harshawardhan if needed. I am not > > leaving the List just taking a back seat. I do hope that you > > give Harshawardhan your support. All yours now Harshawardhan. > > ======================================================== > > > > Oh dear, oh dear! I'm overwhelmed. > > > > First of all, a big basketful of thanks to John for > > considering me eligible for this duty. I'm not sure if I'm > > the right person - but now that I am left with no choice, I > > shall try to do justice to the best of my ability. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Harsh I hereby take the opportunity to second the sentiments expressed by Sylvia. Cecil Wilson

Well, Sylvia, wherever that precipice is you're a stronger woman than I am - that's for sure! And whenever you come up for air I'm ready to hear more on the PIO factor. GRIN --Manaia ++++ --- On Tue, 8/26/08, Sylvia Murphy <sylcec@ihug.com.au> wrote: > Interested to read Vanya's request and also VERY > curious. What on earth is > a PIO Card? Have never heard of such a thing (but then > that may not be > surprising as here I am hanging on to the bottom of the > world ....) > > I was under the impression that official Baptismal > Certificates, and > certainly the certificates produced by the India Office > were accepted in > place of birth certificates, where none existed. > > Sylvia

Whoops! Forgot to cc the List on this. I plead scrambled brains -- this month my bank has paid my rent twice and insurance thrice -- is there such a word? I think Harshawardhan will do splendidly. Claire ----- Original Message ----- From: Claire Bradley<mailto:claire.bradley@hotmail.com> To: Bosham<mailto:bosham@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:15 PM Subject: Good luck! Hi Harshoo and congrats on the promotion to Lord of the List!! Seriously, it was a surprise, but I'm glad John chose someone of even temper and humorous disposition, in addition to intelligence of course. Here's hoping it will be smooth sailing. Affectionately, Claire

Thanks to John for his continuing good work in running the List smoothly.A grand welcome to Harsh on his assuming the onerous role of Moderator and Chief Whip ;-). Here's to more discussions on the Raj ! Mandeep On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 3:00 PM, Sylvia Murphy <sylcec@ihug.com.au> wrote: > Congratulations Harshawardhan and many thanks for taking this on. I can't > think of a better alternate admin than yourself. > > Shall look forward to many more interesting contributions, discussions and > debates. > > Sylvia > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com > > [mailto:india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > > Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar > > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 12:30 AM > > To: india-british-raj@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] News from Admin > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Feltham" > > I have, after nearly four years, decided to take a rest from > > the Admin duties of The Raj List. Accordingly I have asked > > Harshawardhan if he would take up the duties of > > Administrator. I will retain ownership of the List and > > naturally I will assist Harshawardhan if needed. I am not > > leaving the List just taking a back seat. I do hope that you > > give Harshawardhan your support. All yours now Harshawardhan. > > ======================================================== > > > > Oh dear, oh dear! I'm overwhelmed. > > > > First of all, a big basketful of thanks to John for > > considering me eligible for this duty. I'm not sure if I'm > > the right person - but now that I am left with no choice, I > > shall try to do justice to the best of my ability. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Back to Fort St. George Fort St. George, named because it was finished on St. George's Day, was the center of British Madras. Built to protect the trading post of the East India Tea Company, it became the hub and capital of the Madras Presidency. Here are some pics, and thoughts: http://christojourney.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/back-to-fort-st-george/ --- Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar

Congratulations Harshawardhan and many thanks for taking this on. I can't think of a better alternate admin than yourself. Shall look forward to many more interesting contributions, discussions and debates. Sylvia > -----Original Message----- > From: india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 12:30 AM > To: india-british-raj@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] News from Admin > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Feltham" > I have, after nearly four years, decided to take a rest from > the Admin duties of The Raj List. Accordingly I have asked > Harshawardhan if he would take up the duties of > Administrator. I will retain ownership of the List and > naturally I will assist Harshawardhan if needed. I am not > leaving the List just taking a back seat. I do hope that you > give Harshawardhan your support. All yours now Harshawardhan. > ======================================================== > > Oh dear, oh dear! I'm overwhelmed. > > First of all, a big basketful of thanks to John for > considering me eligible for this duty. I'm not sure if I'm > the right person - but now that I am left with no choice, I > shall try to do justice to the best of my ability.

Haranguing a plethora of nannies, governesses, and maids? :-) ------ Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar ----- Original Message ----- From: <Haztwin@aol.com> POOR LETITIA - I WONDER WHAT SHE USED TO DO WHEN SHE WASN'T ACTUALLY GIVING BIRTH ...

G'day Harshawardhan, On 25/08/2008, at 12:30 AM, Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar wrote: Large snip 8<......... > I am confident of your cooperation and hope I won't have to > put the Admin's hat on Another large snip 8<....... > I am always open to suggestions and would welcome any > advice that you may wish to give me for making this list > more popular. I'm also looking forward to the active > participation of more members, so do keep writing. Well said Harshawardhan. ooroo If you don't hear the knock of opportunity - build a door. Anon.

Dear All   On a recent visit to Trichinopoly, now referred to as Trichy / Tiruchirapalli / Tiruchi in Tamilnadu, India, I photographed a few headstones. Below is a list of the names and details as extracted from these photos. If anyone would like a particular photo please contact me offline and shall send them.   This is the first of 2 lists. The cemetery is attached to St. Mary's Cathedral in Trichy.   Esther Caroline (W/O Frank MOSS) DOD 26 Dec 1893 Elisa Matilda GALLYOT Born 31 May 1866 Died 26 July 1924 Eugen Louis GALLYOT Born 30 May 1856 Died 4 Sep 1914 William McMahon Born 23 Oct 1895 Died 8 Oct 1912 Color Sgt Martin Brian Died 10 April 1874 John ROURKE J Sheehan Died 19 May 1853 Mary O’Connor Died 2 July 1861 and Daughter Mary Henry Albert Patterson 07 Nov 1921 Gladys Irene Lavocah Born 7 Oct 1902 Died 6 Aug 1971 Catherine Burke Died 14 June 1868 John CROKER Died 24 May 1866 Magdalene TICKNER Died 1917 Albert SPEARS Born 08 Nov 1879 Died 09 Nov 1942 Maire Nic Eoin 1932 C S Rowbotham Died 24 Nov 1931 E E Mariette Born 13 Oct 1890 Died 12 Sep 1940 George Henry SWARIS Born 17 Dec1887 Died 16 March 1942 Elias Mathew D MELLO Died 20 March 1944 William Joseph Patrick GONSALVEZ Died 21 July 1951 Eligabth REBELLO Born 04 June 1888 Died 07 Sep 1940 Nevile Joseph Philip DEVISSER Born 24 Sep 1930 Died 25 Feb 1940 Patrick Edward MATHEWS Born 20 Dec 1903 Died 18 Feb 1962 Philomena Marie GRIFFIN   Regards Kevin Win a MacBook Air or iPod touch with Yahoo!7. http://au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset

G'day folks, Seeing as we have a bit of quiet on the List at the moment, I thought now would be a good time to announce that I have, after nearly four years, decided to take a rest from the Admin duties of The Raj List. Some of you will recall that I also ran the India List for some years. Accordingly I have asked Harshawardhan if he would take up the duties of Administrator. He of course has consented, thus saving me a large bag of cash in order to travel to Nagpur, to twist his arm severely. This List will be four years old at the end of this year. I thank all Listers for their membership and their inputs over many subjects for the life of this List. I will retain ownership of the List and naturally I will assist Harshawardhan if needed. I don't think that I will be needed, but the thought will help him. I am not leaving the List just taking a back seat. I do hope that you give Harshawardhan your support, he has as we all know, been a big contributor to this List. All yours now Harshawardhan. ooroo If you don't hear the knock of opportunity - build a door. Anon.

Many thanks John . Your cool head during the swells and troughs that sometimes occur on an otherwise smooth sailing List, much appreciated and it has proved an educating and entertaining group to belong to. You have done well. Welcome to Harshawardhan. Your loyalty and expertise is already proven. Will try not to give you too many 'heart stoppers' although ...................... ! Best Wishes Sally Stewart ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Feltham" <wulguru.wantok@gmail.com> > G'day folks, > > Seeing as we have a bit of quiet on the List at the moment, I thought > now would be a good time to announce that I have, after nearly four > years, decided to take a rest from the Admin duties of The Raj List. > Some of you will recall that I also ran the India List for some years.

Re-posting The Raj Welcome Msg From: "John Feltham" Subject: Number 1 Welcome Msg Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2005 IMPORTANT This Welcome Msg has been written based upon the experiences of Listers, in Rootsweb Lists. First, read this message - if you don't, you will not be able to claim that you did not know. Secondly - print it out and keep the printout in a safe place - you will not be able to claim that you don't have a copy of the "Welcome Msg". Thirdly - make sure that you have carried out the first and seond instructions before continuing. Now, down to the nitty-gritty. :-) The INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ A sincere Welcome to the INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ mailing list! Topic: A mailing List for anyone who is interested in all things belonging to the period of time known as that of The British Raj. It is not to be confused with the India List, which caters for those interested in the tracing of British and European Ancestors in British India. Rather it covers the cultural aspects of that period of time. 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24 August 2008 ODNB LIFE OF THE DAY The life of Sir William Hay Macnaghten baronet (1793-1841), administrator in India, envoy and minister to Kabul, was born at Fort William, Calcutta, on 24 August 1793, the second son of the sixteen children of Sir Francis Workman Macnaghten (1763-1843) of Dundarave, Antrim, and his wife, Letitia, eldest daughter of Sir William Dunkin, of Clogher, judge of the supreme court of Calcutta. Full text here - http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/lotw/2008-08-24 --- Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar

----- Original Message ----- From: "John Feltham" I have, after nearly four years, decided to take a rest from the Admin duties of The Raj List. Accordingly I have asked Harshawardhan if he would take up the duties of Administrator. I will retain ownership of the List and naturally I will assist Harshawardhan if needed. I am not leaving the List just taking a back seat. I do hope that you give Harshawardhan your support. All yours now Harshawardhan. ======================================================== Oh dear, oh dear! I'm overwhelmed. First of all, a big basketful of thanks to John for considering me eligible for this duty. I'm not sure if I'm the right person - but now that I am left with no choice, I shall try to do justice to the best of my ability. Thanks also to all of you for your continued support to the list. Hope our association will grow stronger in the years to come. Let me make one thing very clear. I'm purely a locum tenens. This is John's list and will remain so. I'm here as Administrator simply for the time being, till John resumes his driver's seat. So there will no appreciable change in anything and we all must follow the rules and guidelines prescribed by John, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the list, without any flame war on our hands. Everyone of you must have received his introductory message when you joined the group, and all that he has said in it, stands as it is. I'll post that message once again, in case somebody needs a re-look. I am confident of your cooperation and hope I won't have to put the Admin's hat on my rapidly balding head. In any case, it's my personal belief that moderators/ adminstrators should not be visible, unless it's really necessary, and that as members with mature heads on our respective shoulders, we are fully capable of obeserving rules. So, let's all commit ourselves once again to remain within the parameters prescribed by John. This list is for nostalgia, genealogical studies, as well as for discussing all aspects of the British Raj in India, as explained in the introductory message, and everybody who is interested in these matters is welcome here. We are an international list, so let's avoid doing anything that may hurt feelings or cause angry looks. I am always open to suggestions and would welcome any advice that you may wish to give me for making this list more popular. I'm also looking forward to the active participation of more members, so do keep writing. So, that's all, for the moment. Thanks everybody once again. Cheerio, --- Harshawardhan_Bosham Nimkhedkar