To THE EDITOR KRANTI
From:
John Gonsalves johngonsalvess@yahoo.com
Salmiya
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The blog of one Alrdrin in your esteemed portal prompted me to react in a decisive manner for the piece of the very person smacks of bigotry and is a clear attempt at character assassination.
In his rather frivolous and verbose blog, Alrdin makes wild incuplations against Mr Santana who stirred the hornet’s nest by calling a spade a spade. Mr Santana is on the nose when he says the NRI award was given to doctor Chodankar who has become a cannon fodder for bloggers.
I earnestly request my brother A. Veronica Fernandes to keep this much debated topic alive by blogging with the same frequency as the CITY BUS.
For your information Aldrin, it is not the LOBE SYNDROME that has been haunting the nefarious DOTOR but it is rather the UROLOGY SYNDROME that has thrust the YELLOW FLUID CANTAM at the center of dispute. Don’t’ take a VACULA at the first opportunity but seize total control before you take a canola, ALDRIN.
I hope my jargon will cut mustard with you. Blogging is not your Cuppa, boy. Now that your fingers are burnt…hope you will not venture into the misty horizon.
Doctor Chodankar may have been born in Kuwait but that does not automatically qualify him for the NRI award. Going by that yardstick, even I should have bagged the NRI Award as I was and born and brought in this crade-to-grave welfare country. The DOTOR has not moved a finger in the interest of his community.
And as per the article written by Gasper Crasto in the defense of the DOTOR, the latter has conducted medical camps…so what is so great about it? As a DOTOR he is duty-bound to organize these camps in the welfare of the expat community.
As per the article, the DOTOR studied medicine in Belgaum. We know who all go to Belgaum and Dharwad to study medicine. I vividly remember that one of my classmates in 12th standard got a second class in the science stream and he happens to be the son of a well-known surgeon in Goa.
His father immediately had him enrolled in a medical college by paying a whopping 14 lakhs donation and soon a FATOR turned into a DOTOR.
No body would have cast any aspersions on the DOTOR’s award had he offered one of his kidneys to his Goan brother or sister. Then the award would have been justified.
Incidentally, the NRI Commissioner has made an absolute joshing of the awards by honoring this DOTOR, who managed to get the award on ethnic lines for the Assistant to NRI Commissioner is a Hindu himself called KAMAT. Consequently, there is substance in the statement of Santana that religion played a pivotal role as far as the awards were concerned.
Mr Aldrin, I would like to ask you a question. What has Club 9 done in the welfare of the Goan community in Kuwait? Your club may be doing charitable activities back home.
But what about the downtrodden people here? There are tens of maids awaiting to be sent home…Is it not the duty of your club members to go and visit them and if possible render financial assistance? Do I have to remind you of the good ole adage: CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.
If dotor is the real son of his father, then he will return the award for he has become a subject of ridicule among the community along with the other two good-for-nothing awardees.
It is believed that one of the victims of Wilson Coelho, who asked sexual favour, is presently in Kuwait and is going to soon issue a statement to Kranti.
It is such a shame that this BAMON from Curtorim openly brags about his so-called achievements and takes credit for the introduction of flights to Goa. There is trouble brewing for the womanizer within GWS simply because some members are peeved at his nosy attitude. THANKS TO KRANTI THE BAMON WAS UNMASKED IN A ROYAL FASHION…JUST LIKE THE SILLAS OF WELLINGTON.
In actuality, the GWS is resting on the strong shoulder of Rabidandra Pimenta and others whose hard work is being suppressed by this womanizer.
This does not mean I have not harped on Carmo Santos. He was recently overheard telling his comrade that he wished the award was not given to him because he is sick and tired of the controversy engulfing him.
>John Gonsalves
May 13, 2008
On Adeus to Saby.
The Editor,
Goa Kranti.
I liked the below mentioned article wrote by A. Veronica Fernandes on Adeus to Saby. It is very good on the part of A. Veronica to highlight such issues especially of those Goans who worked for Konkani and Tiatro. I dont know Saby personally but yet I still feel that somebody in Kuwait should have helped him in retaining his services. Where have all the tiatrists and tiatr promoters gone? Could none of them help Saby to get a substitute job and residence permit? I thought Kuwait Goans are capable people to help the rejected people but now I realise they are not. Thanks to Hilton who came to the rescue of Saby in giving him a job at least in Goa. This should be a very good lesson for all who help tiatrists in their money making business. Tiatrists are the most ungrateful people in our community. They used Saby for their benefit and finally left him unhelped.
A. Veronica in this article beautifully describes the historical happenings in Goa in fifties. I am sure many Goans will come to know the real history of Goa during that particular period and how Goans suffered while going to Bombay and returning too. A. Veronica is a historian and history genius. His knowledge on Goan history is too deep and hence he deserved highest praises as none in the Gulf. I am a keen reader of Kranti and I find through his writings Kranti is the best website among all the websites created by Goans.
Well done A. Veronica. Keep up the good work and do not care for your adversaries who are fit for nothing but only to bark like dogs. Let them bark but you go on writing good articles. People are waiting to read you more and more on Kranti. Please also highlight on more Sabys in Kuwait. You only can bring them into limelight.
Thanks.
Jerry Fernandes.
ADEUS KUWAIT.
Goa Kranti.
I liked the below mentioned article wrote by A. Veronica Fernandes on Adeus to Saby. It is very good on the part of A. Veronica to highlight such issues especially of those Goans who worked for Konkani and Tiatro. I dont know Saby personally but yet I still feel that somebody in Kuwait should have helped him in retaining his services. Where have all the tiatrists and tiatr promoters gone? Could none of them help Saby to get a substitute job and residence permit? I thought Kuwait Goans are capable people to help the rejected people but now I realise they are not. Thanks to Hilton who came to the rescue of Saby in giving him a job at least in Goa. This should be a very good lesson for all who help tiatrists in their money making business. Tiatrists are the most ungrateful people in our community. They used Saby for their benefit and finally left him unhelped.
A. Veronica in this article beautifully describes the historical happenings in Goa in fifties. I am sure many Goans will come to know the real history of Goa during that particular period and how Goans suffered while going to Bombay and returning too. A. Veronica is a historian and history genius. His knowledge on Goan history is too deep and hence he deserved highest praises as none in the Gulf. I am a keen reader of Kranti and I find through his writings Kranti is the best website among all the websites created by Goans.
Well done A. Veronica. Keep up the good work and do not care for your adversaries who are fit for nothing but only to bark like dogs. Let them bark but you go on writing good articles. People are waiting to read you more and more on Kranti. Please also highlight on more Sabys in Kuwait. You only can bring them into limelight.
Thanks.
Jerry Fernandes.
ADEUS KUWAIT.
MAY BALL – A SHAM
MAY BALL – A SHAM
Dear Friends,
I am usually a person who sits on the sidelines and enjoys the show but for the first time I feel the need to speak my heart out.
Last Thursday, I was at the "GWS May Ball" along with my friends and family and I have to express the general opinion we had about the show. For each section I will point out the good first and then the bad.
Arrival:
We arrived for the event at about 11 PM and the show had only just begun. The hall was about 80% filled and remained that way for the remainder of the evening, which in a way was good because we really do not enjoy overcrowded places. At the gate, we noticed a lot of people walking in with complementary passes. So my friend who knew one of these people went up to them to ask them if they were sponsors, the reply he received was, "no, we know the president".
The Beginning:
When we took our seats the MC was calling on the president for a speech. Luckily all the introductory speeches were short and sweet. Also, the MC was very lively and upbeat, which made listening to rest easy.
Deep Impact:
They started the show and none of us have any idea how these people even get a show to begin with. The choice of music was horrible. We did however end up going to dance and let me tell you why. While the band was playing, no one was on the dance floor and the MC was constantly encouraging the crowd to get on. You could literally see the disgust in his face when he heard the band but he had a job to do and did it. One of the ladies on my table thought he looked cute and so we just went to dance to make her happy. There is no good part to this except for the fact that Deep Impact was only given one more session that too during dinner, which I will get to in a bit.
Band Wagon:
A great band to hear. It was nice to have a Goa feel for a party. I personally feel that their music was perfect for the may ball. We heard them play the saxophone for a few songs. Very very nice. It felt like we were outside Kuwait and I'm sure it touched a lot of hearts. I remember the MC asking the crowd if they wanted something faster and never before did I hear the crowd scream no. I too wanted Band Wagon to continue their slow session, it gave us goose bumps. Even after the show ended when the management was closing down, these boys played an acoustic track for the entertainment of those who were on the dance floor. Absolutely beautiful! On the other hand, the band was not given enough time to perform, which affected the entire show.
The MC:
According to almost everyone present in the hall and I'm sure if you were there you would agree that it was a delight to see a new face on the mic. Maclord (Mac), might be the best find for the organizers in a long time. As a party going person I can surely say this boy has a bright future provided he does not stick to only GWS events which can definitely be a downfall. He was lively, witty, handsome and very well spoken. The only critism I can point out is that during the course of the show, you could clearly see the disgust on his face with some of the organizers. They were forcing an interruption of the dance session and he wanted it to continue – eventually left with no choice. But in many ways we believe he saved the night.
The Pageant:
Now let me begin by saying that the invitation cards said that participants will only be allowed with gowns. This was not the case. Girls with simple dresses were also included in the contest. This made a lot of people very unhappy. The first round was ok and again hats off to Mac who used that round to draw everyone's attention to the people behind the scenes. He gave the photographer props by asking him to capture a magical moment with him right in the middle of all the contestants. It was a very creative move which prompted the whole crowd to throw in a few laughs. With that said, the round itself was just ok. The judges seemed to take forever to leave the dance floor after each round.
The second round only 10 girls were chosen, out of whom atleast 4 were wearing dresses. Again, the round was quick but the judges took the most time getting on and off.
The final round was during dinner, and it was the question round. Let me clearly point out that the questions asked were some of the worst we've heard over the years. Some of us did not even understand the questions asked and neither did the girls. I think they were changed on the spot. When the MC noticed that the girls did not understand he changed them to a small degree. And then when all the girls finished answering he asked them another quick simple 5 questions. One of the finalist did not know what to answer the first time but had a come back on the second question.
The Winners:
Although there were better looking girls in the hall, the top 3 deserved the prize. Their dresses were very nice. The only bad part here was that the sponsors gave the 1st and the 5th winner tickets which did not make sense to many of us.
So now a final summary of the entire show. I would say that the show would receive a 5 rank out of 10. And that too only because of Band Wagon and Maclord. Other than that it was a clear disappointment and I will not be attending any more May Ball's from now on. I hope my thoughts reach the right people so that they can work on improving one of the greatest shows in Kuwait. As for the May Ball 2008 – a waste of money.
Roddco C. P. D'Souza
From: "Roddco C. Phullum" roddco@gmail.com
Dear Friends,
I am usually a person who sits on the sidelines and enjoys the show but for the first time I feel the need to speak my heart out.
Last Thursday, I was at the "GWS May Ball" along with my friends and family and I have to express the general opinion we had about the show. For each section I will point out the good first and then the bad.
Arrival:
We arrived for the event at about 11 PM and the show had only just begun. The hall was about 80% filled and remained that way for the remainder of the evening, which in a way was good because we really do not enjoy overcrowded places. At the gate, we noticed a lot of people walking in with complementary passes. So my friend who knew one of these people went up to them to ask them if they were sponsors, the reply he received was, "no, we know the president".
The Beginning:
When we took our seats the MC was calling on the president for a speech. Luckily all the introductory speeches were short and sweet. Also, the MC was very lively and upbeat, which made listening to rest easy.
Deep Impact:
They started the show and none of us have any idea how these people even get a show to begin with. The choice of music was horrible. We did however end up going to dance and let me tell you why. While the band was playing, no one was on the dance floor and the MC was constantly encouraging the crowd to get on. You could literally see the disgust in his face when he heard the band but he had a job to do and did it. One of the ladies on my table thought he looked cute and so we just went to dance to make her happy. There is no good part to this except for the fact that Deep Impact was only given one more session that too during dinner, which I will get to in a bit.
Band Wagon:
A great band to hear. It was nice to have a Goa feel for a party. I personally feel that their music was perfect for the may ball. We heard them play the saxophone for a few songs. Very very nice. It felt like we were outside Kuwait and I'm sure it touched a lot of hearts. I remember the MC asking the crowd if they wanted something faster and never before did I hear the crowd scream no. I too wanted Band Wagon to continue their slow session, it gave us goose bumps. Even after the show ended when the management was closing down, these boys played an acoustic track for the entertainment of those who were on the dance floor. Absolutely beautiful! On the other hand, the band was not given enough time to perform, which affected the entire show.
The MC:
According to almost everyone present in the hall and I'm sure if you were there you would agree that it was a delight to see a new face on the mic. Maclord (Mac), might be the best find for the organizers in a long time. As a party going person I can surely say this boy has a bright future provided he does not stick to only GWS events which can definitely be a downfall. He was lively, witty, handsome and very well spoken. The only critism I can point out is that during the course of the show, you could clearly see the disgust on his face with some of the organizers. They were forcing an interruption of the dance session and he wanted it to continue – eventually left with no choice. But in many ways we believe he saved the night.
The Pageant:
Now let me begin by saying that the invitation cards said that participants will only be allowed with gowns. This was not the case. Girls with simple dresses were also included in the contest. This made a lot of people very unhappy. The first round was ok and again hats off to Mac who used that round to draw everyone's attention to the people behind the scenes. He gave the photographer props by asking him to capture a magical moment with him right in the middle of all the contestants. It was a very creative move which prompted the whole crowd to throw in a few laughs. With that said, the round itself was just ok. The judges seemed to take forever to leave the dance floor after each round.
The second round only 10 girls were chosen, out of whom atleast 4 were wearing dresses. Again, the round was quick but the judges took the most time getting on and off.
The final round was during dinner, and it was the question round. Let me clearly point out that the questions asked were some of the worst we've heard over the years. Some of us did not even understand the questions asked and neither did the girls. I think they were changed on the spot. When the MC noticed that the girls did not understand he changed them to a small degree. And then when all the girls finished answering he asked them another quick simple 5 questions. One of the finalist did not know what to answer the first time but had a come back on the second question.
The Winners:
Although there were better looking girls in the hall, the top 3 deserved the prize. Their dresses were very nice. The only bad part here was that the sponsors gave the 1st and the 5th winner tickets which did not make sense to many of us.
So now a final summary of the entire show. I would say that the show would receive a 5 rank out of 10. And that too only because of Band Wagon and Maclord. Other than that it was a clear disappointment and I will not be attending any more May Ball's from now on. I hope my thoughts reach the right people so that they can work on improving one of the greatest shows in Kuwait. As for the May Ball 2008 – a waste of money.
Roddco C. P. D'Souza
From: "Roddco C. Phullum" roddco@gmail.com
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