Lorna — is a modern feminine given name which is commonly recognised as having been invented by R. D. Blackmore for his book Lorna Doone . However records of the name Lorna found before the publication of Lorna Doone in 1869, for example the author of… … Wikipedia
List of people from Goa — This is a list of famous and notable people from Goa, India. This list aims to include persons who are known to a large number of people, and is not based on the extent of their popularity. Neither is the list viewed from the context of the… … Wikipedia
Chris Perry (musician) — Chris Perry (25 November 1928 − 25 January 2002), born Pereira was a Goan musician, composer, songwriter and film producer. Chris Perry was an exceptionally gifted trumpeter, but he was also at ease with blowing instruments as saxophone, trumpet… … Wikipedia
Konkani language — Infobox Language name=Konkani nativename=कोंकणी, Konknni, ಕೊಂಕಣಿ, കൊങ്കണി pronunciation = IPA|kõkɵɳi (standard), IPA|kõkɳi (popular) states=India region=Konkan speakers= 2.5 million iso1 = none iso2 = kok iso3 = gom familycolor=Indo European fam1 … Wikipedia
Nayak (title) — Nayak, Nayaka, Nayakar, Nayakkar, Naik, Naiker, Naicker, Naickan, Naiken, Nayakkan, Naidu, Nayudu or Naidoo is a common title used by various caste and ethnic groups across India. They are all derivatives of the original Sanskrit Nayaka, meaning… … Wikipedia
Boney M. — Infobox musical artist | Name = Boney M. Background = group or band Origin = Jamaica, Montserrat, Aruba Genre = Pop, Disco, Dance pop, Hi NRG, Eurodance Years active = 1975 ndash;present Label = Sony BMG Current members = Liz Mitchell Marcia… … Wikipedia
Unas — This article is about the Ancient Egyptian King Unas. For the Stargate race, see Unas (Stargate). For the United Nations association in the United States, see United Nations Association Singapore. For the village in Azerbaijan, see Ünəş. Unas… … Wikipedia
Katrina Legarda — is a prominent Filipino lawyer who specializes in family law, and is an advocate of the rights of women and children.She graduated from the University of Bristol, England (B.A Hons., History) in 1975, and obtained her degree in law from the… … Wikipedia
Festival de Cannes — 43°33′03.10″N 7°01′02.10″E / 43.5508611, 7.01725 … Wikipédia en Français
Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan, adj., n. /sree lahng keuh, lang keuh, shree / an island republic in the Indian Ocean, S of India: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 18,762,075; 25,332 sq. mi. (65,610 sq. km). Cap.: Colombo. Formerly, Ceylon. Arabic, Serendip.… … Universalium
