Socrates Valmiki Faleiro (6 January 1956 – 5 October 2023) was an Indian researcher, writer, journalist, and former president of the Margao Municipal Council in Goa.[1][2] He practiced law in Margão and wrote popular columns for local newspapers for over three decades.[3]
Early life
Socrates Valmiki Faleiro was born on 6 January 1956 in Margao, Goa to Jose Manuel Faleiro, an officer in the Indian Army, and Olga de Sa. He was named after the Greek thinker, Socrates, and the Indian writer, Valmiki.[4] He began his education under the Portuguese system at Agostinho Vicente Lourenco School. He continued his schooling at Loyola High School and Holy Spirit Institute in Margao. For higher education, he enrolled at Vidya Vikas Mandal's Commerce College in Margao.[1]
Career
Journalism
Faleiro's journalism career spanned from 1975 to 1983, during which he reported on Goa for various national publications, including Current Weekly, The Free Press Journal, and The Indian Express. He also contributed to local dailies and journals.[1]
As a corporator
From 1985 to 1987, Faleiro served as the president of the Margao Municipal Council. His tenure was marked by significant contributions to the town's development.[1]
Writing
In 2005, Faleiro transitioned to writing. His first book, 'Patriotism in Action' (2010), highlighted Goa's contributions to India's defense services. He also authored Soaring Spirit: 450 Years of Margao's Espirito Santo Church (1565-2015), exploring the church's extensive history. His extensively researched work, Goa, 1961: The Complete Story of Nationalism and Integration, provided a comprehensive account of the Goa liberation movement and Operation Vijay.[1]
Death
Faleiro died on 5 October 2023, at his residence in Margao due to a heart attack.[1]
Works
- Faleiro, Valmiki (2010). Patriotism in action: Goans in India's defence services (Goa,1556; First Edition (1 January 2010) ed.). ISBN 978-93-80739-06-9.
- Faleiro, Valmiki (2015). Soaring Spirit: 450 Years of Margao's Espr̕ito Santo Church (1565-2015). Goa 1556. ISBN 978-93-80739-90-8.
- Faleiro, Valmiki (24 July 2023). Goa, 1961: The Complete Story of Nationalism and Integration. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. ISBN 978-93-5708-175-7.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "History researcher Valmiki Faleiro dies". The Times of India. 6 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Goa loses its 'great intelligent son' in Valmiki Faleiro". oHeraldo. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Goa's literary world loses the perseverance of Valmiki Faleiro". oHeraldo. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ Gracias, Radharao (31 January 2024). "Valmiki, my friend". oHeraldo. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
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