RETIREMENT OF LIONEL MESSI.

The retirement  of Lionel Messi from the Argentinian National Soccer Team is nothing but his frustration of kicking the penalty over the bar and not winning any major Trophy for his country like Maradona.  As a matter of fact, we must know one thing very well that Maradona was Maradona, he was the one man team capable of winning not only the match but the whole tournament.  In 1986 when he spearheaded the victory of Argentina in the World Cup, the great Bobby Charlton of victorious England team of 1966 World Cup said, “Argentina won because Argentina played with 12 players, that means, one Maradona is equal to two”.  His half a decade in Italy playing for Napoli  was the most glorious phase of his career and fortunately for me by being in Kuwait I was fortunate to watch his each and every game on Kuwait TV.  Messi cannot achieve what Maradona did achieve though he was very good according to the World current soccer standard.

Messi’s decision  to retire at this young age of 29 is wrong, there is lot of football stored in him  thru which he can still entertain the spectators and viewers all around the globe.  According to me he is the best player currently, better than Portuguese Ronaldo.  The way Messi sprints with the ball evading past a number of defenders is itself a big thriller.  Dribbling the ball at that high speed is not a joke and only Messi can do this.

Just because he kicked the penalty out he should not be so much disappointed so as to go into retirement.  The great Brazilian penalty experts Dr. Socrates and Zico and French Platini have also missed their penalties during the critical World Cup matches and yet they never retired in frustration.  However, we must thank Messi for not retiring from the Club level soccer that matters him the most, moneywise and famewise.

It must be noted here that the 3 greatest footballers of this planet were produced by Argentina, namely Alfred Di Stefano, Diogo Armando Maradona and Lionel Messi.  According to World soccer pundits, Alfredo Di Stefano stands taller than everyone, including the great Pele but since he played during different era with different circumstances, much of his shine remained unreached to the wider people. 

A.Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel:7507394349.

REVOLUTION TIATRO IN MAPUSA.

Young Geremia renders opening solo

Today (26.06.16) at Mapusa, starting at 10.45 AM, the writer and director Irineu Gonsalves staged his Tiatro “REVOLUTION”,  it was an  “All Tickets sold out” attendance.

Tomy Afonso sings his political solo

In this Tiatro,  Irineu Gonsalves introduced to Konkani Stage the most precious  star in  Vishal Gawas whose hidden talent got erupted like a Volcano and its fame like Lava spread everywhere.  His role of a corrupt Minister was excellent and this role brought an extra colour to this already a colourful Tiatro.

A scene where Sheikh Ameer seen as CM

Equally excellent role in this Tiatro was played by Sheikh Ameer when he imitated in every respect the current CM Parsencar.  In talk, walk, dress and in every other manner he imitated Parsencar.  Kudos to Sheikh Ameer.

Another scene:Jessica-Tari-Sylvester

As usual, Tari, Sylvester Vaz, Jessica and Jeremia played their roles well though additionally Jessica was the centre of attraction with her beautiful looks and beautiful dress code.  She reminds us of the yesteryear’s beauties of Konkani Stage, namely Mohana, Ophelia, Violet, Antonete, Rita Rose and others.  Tari and Sylvester falls into the category of those giants of past decades who raised the standard of Konkani Stage, namely, Tony Sax, Valente Mascarenhas, Cyriaco Dias and many others.

                                             Anthony San singing his solo

The comedy part was beautifully handled by both the ace comedians Humbert and John D’Silva assisted by others.

Benny de Aldona on his solo

Side Show songs were good with encores, this time Tomy Afonso (Jr. Nelson)alsothundered like a Lion with his powerfull solo on Goan politics.

 

                                            Another scene.  Middle seen is Vishal Gawas

Three special guests namely, Narvencar, Valmiki of “AAP” and Prabhakar Timble of newly formed Political Party “Goa Forward” were introduced to the audience and they in turn expressed their views in support of their Parties requesting the audience to bring about real Revolution. Timble’s speech was better appreciated by the audience. 

A scene:Jess - Tar-Sylves

During the Interval the director of the Tiatro Irineu Gonsalves was felicitated with a traditional Shawl thru the hands of Timble.  Other three more were also felicitated including Sheikh Ameer for his excellent role as Goa’s CM in this Tiatro.

              Irineu Gonsalves is seen felicitated                              

           

A.  Veronica Fernandes.

OPEN AND SINCERE REQUEST TO VIJAY SARDESAI.

Dear Vijay,

I am hundred percent certain that BJP is coming back to power and creating total disorder in Goa.  If you observe minutely, Parsencar is acting like a “DADA”, he does not care for public opinion and public sentiments.  It looks like Salazar’s blood is running in his veins.  He is undemocratic though got elected thru democratic process. It is not he only but the entire BJP clan is undemocratic though they  boast of democratic process that got them elected. They are very arrogant and adamant, they are acting like dictators without caring for public opinion.  To do what they want to do, they will go to any extent, their attitude is like “ULOIT TUJEM TOND ANI AIKOT MOJEM BON…  Such people are not fit to be the rulers, by all means they are to be uprooted.  Neither in Goa nor elsewhere in India, BJP will do nothing except implement its most hidden agenda,  that is, spread vigorously COMMUNALISM by putting fear into the minds of minorities and treating them as second class citizens as if Goa and India are their fathers property.   

   

In order to put a full stop to their march towards Salarzarshahi, we all the non – BJP supporters of Goa will have to devise some methods to deny BJP one more Inning.  In this activity, Vijay, I feel you will have to play a major role like that of a match maker.  

To defeat BJP in the coming election, all the opponents  of BJP must be brought together under one Umbrella so that one contender representing the opponents will contest the election against one BJP candidate,  this means one against the other.  In this case, all the votes against BJP will go to one contender only facing BJP.  In this case, the anti-BJP votes will be saved, unsplitted.  

Now, Vijay, your role is coming in this picture and since as a revered politician as well as a Goa lover MLA in the Goa Legislative Assembly, you will have to co-ordinate by calling all the stalwarts of anti-BJP forces  and impress upon them the imperativeness of the alignment of like minded forces.  Since you wield good respect among all the Goan politicians, I feel you  will be able to sway the mood of the anti-BJP forces in your direction.  When this is done, I am certain BJP will never be able to re-capture power and hence that will be the end of BJP. In case anyone is against this method then declare openly so that we the supporters of good governance will boycott them in the next election.  

The smooth march of BJP to the victory in 2017 should be broken by all means.  They should not be allowed to rule unhindered continuously otherwise they will become very powerful and power will reach to their heads making them MAD.  Once they attain the madness then they will act as SALAZARS – HITLERS – SADDAM HUSSEINS & IDI AMINS.  BJP is already in the making of all these whom I indicated.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

NEW PE.VIGAR OF CANDOLIM CHURCH.

                                                                    New Pe. Vigar

On 20^th of this month, I had an opportunity to meet and talk to our new Pe. Vigar, Fr. Joao Santana de Cristo Reis Colaco.  On first of this month officially he took charge of Candolim Parish as Parish Priest.  His earlier posting was in Agacaim where he served with all his humility.  Originally he is from Navelim Salcette and did his early Seminary education at Saligao and then at Rachol Seminary and ordained as Priest  on 15.12.1988.

We, the Candolim parishioners were praying to God to give us a good and humble Pe. Vigar and after my 30 minutes of face to face talk to him, I am convinced that he is the right choice for us in our Parish.  Looks like God has granted our prayers. I can only say with joy that we the Candolim Parishioners got our “Eureka”.

A soft spoken Priest, he has enthusiasm and love for doing something good for our Parish and Parishioners as well.  To one of my questions, “how you will tackle the issue in our Parish where many Catholics, males and females are living an immoral and illicit life with strange partners, replied he saying that he will use the Church Altar to educate the parishioners and secondly  he will personally meet with all these parishioners who are living a filthy and sinful life without legally getting wedded”.  In this way he said he will change their spiritual life.

For another question of mine, “how you will utilize the One Crore of Rupees fund accumulated by the previous Pe. Vigar for our Church?  Will you still tax the Parishioners by asking donations and contributions for any activities in the Church or for any development in the Church?”  For this he replied saying that he is not in favour of unnecessarily taxing the Parishioners many of whom are living a very hard life.  Secondly, when we have a fund in our kitty then there should not be any need for taxing the parishioners.

During the time of Novenas of Our Lady of Hope and even otherwise, Parishioners are forced to cook some eatables at home by spending money from their pockets and sell the same during the Novenas and money collected thus are taken by the Church.  When I questioned him on this topic whether it is right to put financial pressure on the parishioners in this manner, replied he saying that since he is new in our Parish, he will wait, watch and decide accordingly.

Then I raised another issue with him of the Parishioners not  coming to our Parish Church but instead going to the neighbouring Churches to attend the religious services there, as a mark of protest against the previous Pe. Vigar’s arrogance. When I asked him “how you would woo them back?”  With a surprise for knowing some strange happening in our Parish, he replied saying “I will go   deep into this subject and do the needful.

On the topic of “creating a fund for Poor persons in our Parish”, he replied saying it is already in existence.

For yet another question, “what will be your criteria to select laypersons to distribute Holy Communion in the Church”, he replied saying he will select good persons who are morally upright and God fearing”.  It is to be noted that any Ladru-Pedru type of person should be avoided if the holiness of Holy Communion is to be maintained.  The holiness of Holy Communion is lowered by those undeserving laypersons who are given the privilege of distribution of Holy Communion  by the mentally sick Pe. Vigars.  This privilege  is become for some a mode of cheap prominence.

During my course of discussion with him, I found him very humble, sincere, friendly and straight forward Pe. Vigar. He assured me to deal with the Parishioners with Love and Friendship.  Further he assured to be of help to any parishioners anytime and nobody should feel backward to approach him.

Candolim Village is a historical village having given birth to the great man Abade Faria and Pintos Revolutionaries.  Candolim was dotted with great personalities most of these personalities are dead and gone.  They have contributed a lot for the promotion of Candolim Village but unfortunately their replacements are yet to be born.  It looks there is no womb in the mothers of Candolim Village to produce great sons and great daughters.  One of the reasons for this dearth is the lack of required Spiritualism in the Parishioners. Earlier Candolim has produced renowned sons in diverse fields but now you don’t see great stalwarts and great intellectuals, most of the current so called greats are corrupt people and many of them are Catholics, unfortunately.  Some of the sinful people in our village are the Catholic politicians who bring a very bad name to Catholicism.

In the field of Tiatro, Candolim produced two of the finest Tiatrists of Konkani Stage namely Alexinho de Candolim and Young Menezes. After their death, there is none of their calibre.  In the field of Sports, Candolim is yet to produce another footballer like Dioginho Vaz and Foot-ball administrator Dr. Gustavo Monteiro who rose to the Presidency of Goa Foot-ball Association during the Portuguez time and continuing till after Portuguese left.  He gave his life for the promotion of soccer in Candolim. After his death, there did not come another Dr. Gustavo Monteiro in Candolim and if I go a bit further, Candolim will never produce another Dr. Monteiro whose contribution in other fields too, were immense. In the field of Education, Candolim is yet to produce another Pe. Roman.  In Candolim, many Catholics are suffering from lot of deficiencies because they lack basic discipline and guidance at home where the parents are too ignorant and backward to inculcate the sense of greatness and discipline into the minds of their children.

Since, the new Pe. Vigar is known to be sympathetic to the plight of the Catholics, I request him to use the Church forum and Church facilities to help the Candolim Catholics to elevate their level. In Candolim due to flourishing tourism, many of the Catholics are having lot of money which makes them forget of acquiring top education, top discipline and top character.  Many of the bad habits are associated with Catholics.  This has to be changed Pe. Vigar thru your pastoral and fatherly guidance.

Wishing you all the best, Pe. Vigar Joao Santana de Cristo Reis Colaco. 

May God Bless You and may God help you to perform your pastoral duties well.

A.     Veronica Fernandes.

NEW PE.VIGAR OF CANDOLIM CHURCH.

                                                                    New Pe. Vigar

On 20^th of this month, I had an opportunity to meet and talk to our new Pe. Vigar, Fr. Joao Santana de Cristo Reis Colaco.  On first of this month officially he took charge of Candolim Parish as Parish Priest.  His earlier posting was in Agacaim where he served with all his humility.  Originally he is from Navelim Salcette and did his early Seminary education at Saligao and then at Rachol Seminary and ordained as Priest  on 15.12.1988.

We, the Candolim parishioners were praying to God to give us a good and humble Pe. Vigar and after my 30 minutes of face to face talk to him, I am convinced that he is the right choice for us in our Parish.  Looks like God has granted our prayers. I can only say with joy that we the Candolim Parishioners got our “Eureka”.

A soft spoken Priest, he has enthusiasm and love for doing something good for our Parish and Parishioners as well.  To one of my questions, “how you will tackle the issue in our Parish where many Catholics, males and females are living an immoral and illicit life with strange partners, replied he saying that he will use the Church Altar to educate the parishioners and secondly  he will personally meet with all these parishioners who are living a filthy and sinful life without legally getting wedded”.  In this way he said he will change their spiritual life.

For another question of mine, “how you will utilize the One Crore of Rupees fund accumulated by the previous Pe. Vigar for our Church?  Will you still tax the Parishioners by asking donations and contributions for any activities in the Church or for any development in the Church?”  For this he replied saying that he is not in favour of unnecessarily taxing the Parishioners many of whom are living a very hard life.  Secondly, when we have a fund in our kitty then there should not be any need for taxing the parishioners.

During the time of Novenas of Our Lady of Hope and even otherwise, Parishioners are forced to cook some eatables at home by spending money from their pockets and sell the same during the Novenas and money collected thus are taken by the Church.  When I questioned him on this topic whether it is right to put financial pressure on the parishioners in this manner, replied he saying that since he is new in our Parish, he will wait, watch and decide accordingly.

Then I raised another issue with him of the Parishioners not  coming to our Parish Church but instead going to the neighbouring Churches to attend the religious services there, as a mark of protest against the previous Pe. Vigar’s arrogance. When I asked him “how you would woo them back?”  With a surprise for knowing some strange happening in our Parish, he replied saying “I will go   deep into this subject and do the needful.

On the topic of “creating a fund for Poor persons in our Parish”, he replied saying it is already in existence.

For yet another question, “what will be your criteria to select laypersons to distribute Holy Communion in the Church”, he replied saying he will select good persons who are morally upright and God fearing”.  It is to be noted that any Ladru-Pedru type of person should be avoided if the holiness of Holy Communion is to be maintained.  The holiness of Holy Communion is lowered by those undeserving laypersons who are given the privilege of distribution of Holy Communion  by the mentally sick Pe. Vigars.  This privilege  is become for some a mode of cheap prominence.

During my course of discussion with him, I found him very humble, sincere, friendly and straight forward Pe. Vigar. He assured me to deal with the Parishioners with Love and Friendship.  Further he assured to be of help to any parishioners anytime and nobody should feel backward to approach him.

Candolim Village is a historical village having given birth to the great man Abade Faria and Pintos Revolutionaries.  Candolim was dotted with great personalities most of these personalities are dead and gone.  They have contributed a lot for the promotion of Candolim Village but unfortunately their replacements are yet to be born.  It looks there is no womb in the mothers of Candolim Village to produce great sons and great daughters.  One of the reasons for this dearth is the lack of required Spiritualism in the Parishioners. Earlier Candolim has produced renowned sons in diverse fields but now you don’t see great stalwarts and great intellectuals, most of the current so called greats are corrupt people and many of them are Catholics, unfortunately.  Some of the sinful people in our village are the Catholic politicians who bring a very bad name to Catholicism.

In the field of Tiatro, Candolim produced two of the finest Tiatrists of Konkani Stage namely Alexinho de Candolim and Young Menezes. After their death, there is none of their calibre.  In the field of Sports, Candolim is yet to produce another footballer like Dioginho Vaz and Foot-ball administrator Dr. Gustavo Monteiro who rose to the Presidency of Goa Foot-ball Association during the Portuguez time and continuing till after Portuguese left.  He gave his life for the promotion of soccer in Candolim. After his death, there did not come another Dr. Gustavo Monteiro in Candolim and if I go a bit further, Candolim will never produce another Dr. Monteiro whose contribution in other fields too, were immense. In the field of Education, Candolim is yet to produce another Pe. Roman.  In Candolim, many Catholics are suffering from lot of deficiencies because they lack basic discipline and guidance at home where the parents are too ignorant and backward to inculcate the sense of greatness and discipline into the minds of their children.

Since, the new Pe. Vigar is known to be sympathetic to the plight of the Catholics, I request him to use the Church forum and Church facilities to help the Candolim Catholics to elevate their level. In Candolim due to flourishing tourism, many of the Catholics are having lot of money which makes them forget of acquiring top education, top discipline and top character.  Many of the bad habits are associated with Catholics.  This has to be changed Pe. Vigar thru your pastoral and fatherly guidance.

Wishing you all the best, Pe. Vigar Joao Santana de Cristo Reis Colaco. 

May God Bless You and may God help you to perform your pastoral duties well.

A.     Veronica Fernandes.

ADEUS JR. ROD.

ADEUS JR. ROD.

A few months after the death of his father Minguel Rod, over sixty years ago, the great Tiatrist Anthony D’Sa especially came to Goa from Bombay to stage Minguel Rod’s  Tiatro “Open to Close”, with the help of Goa based Jacinto Vaz. Jr. Rod as a small boy of around 8, rendered a beautiful song in that Tiatro, wearing a Chimney Pot Hat in his father’s style and  eulogizing his father’s contribution in the promotion of Konkani  Stage.  Some important lines of this song I state here:

Aikotoch Pai Radiar tosso Gramaphonar tallo tuzo,

Tum assai so dista jivo, pun amchea noxiban Pai tum na favo

Kitlech Pai tuvem Tiatro boroilet bookar,

Pun tanchim solfam sarkim nant mapar

Toxech kitlech tuje Tatro amkam mellonknant sabar,

Haddun dixeat tor vhodd zait upkar.

While he was singing this song, his widow mother was holding her small daughter in one hand and her other son was standing next to her holding his mother’s hand.  Seeing them all on the Stage, I saw many in the audience especially the elders were crying  and while Jr. Rod singing his sorrowful solo he was also crying when describing the hard life they are facing after the death of their  bread winner.  Though I was very young then yet I too was  crying because my mother was crying.  This Tiatro was held in Mapusa while outside it was raining heavily.

In that one particular song rendered by Jr. Rod so beautifully with appropriate timing, indicated  that a mighty Tiatrist was in the making though not of the caliber of his father because Tiatrists of Minguel Rod’s  caliber do not come twice in this world.

A few years back when we brought him to Kuwait to participate in our Show, we kept him at my place for a few days and during this period I observed him as a thorough gentleman, a soft spoken Tiatrist but a Lion once entered the Stage. His love for Goa and Goan causes was supreme and he loved Kuwait Goans especially, for their enormous contribution in the promotion of Konkani and other activities for the cause of Goans.  He even went on record to sing a song in one of his Albums praising Kuwait Goans including me in particular.

During Sixties to Nineties he gained the supremacy of Konkani Stage by singing very good and meaningful decent solos, duets, comedy songs and staging some of the old Tiatros of his father such as, Lembdo Santan, Pobre Fidalgo and others. 

His real ascendancy to the zenith reached when he partnered Rom Tony and Remy in forming their Trio known as Rom-Rem-Rod to expose the ill deeds of MG Serkar.  For some years this Trio created a havoc of politicians in Goa where Jr. Rod played a major role.  It was he who initiated the imitating songs, that is singing songs imitating other singers. 

That he died so early is a sad news and that his death will create a big void on Konkani Stage is another sad reality.  May his soul Rest In Peace.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

NEW TIATRO "REVOLUTION" BY IRINEU GONSALVES.

TIATRO “REVOLUTION”  By Irineu Gonsalves.

Above Irineu thanks the audience

Yesterday, 19.06.16, at Ravindra Bhuwan, Vasco, at 7.45 PM, I saw the new Tiatro “REVOLUTION” written and directed by the renowned Tiatro personality Irineu Gonsalves.  It was well attended by the near capacity crowd.  This is the first time in the history of Tiatro, according to my knowledge that such a rich, educative and informative Political Tiatro was staged on Konkani Stage.  

Olga singing her solo

It contains not only politics but also Political Science.  Like a University Professor, script writer Irineu Gonsalves teaches Political Science in this Tiatro and the entire audience with rapt attention watched every act and every word released from the mouth of every artiste.

A scene: Sylvester-Jessica-Tari

The role played by Tari as an activist deserved highest compliments, so also by attractive Jessica, Sylvester and handsome youngster Johnathan.  Irene too played her role well. They all rally behind Tari as youngsters to bring about the Revolution because Revolutions are the work of youngsters. 

Another scene: Sheikh Ameer & Com. Humbert

The script is made rich by the quotes of politically intellectual  statements of some of the world renowned Revolutions, like Marie Antoinette telling her own people “To Eat Cake if there is no bread”.

Benny de Aldona sings his solo

The statement inculcating the sense of Revolution into the minds and hearts of the next generation to avenge the killing of Fr. Bismark indicates the philosophy of the ancient Greek Philosoher, Socrates.   The director is to be applauded for making use of his high literary and educational background. 

Yet another scene: Anil - Sylvester-Sundeep

The story is very relevant especially now since the election is coming soon.  It tells the opposition to unite in the form of “alignment” of likeminded parties on the Bihar pattern.    It tells of something new method like holding of “Primary” type of selection or election of the candidates of the choice of constituents and then make them contest the general election.  In this way, we can prevent splitting of the votes.  

Saby de Divar singing his solo

All the dirty and corrupt ideas implemented by our political figures and ministers are nicely indicated in this Tiatro.  The role of the corrupt Minister was beautifully enacted by Anil Pednecar whose presentation, dress code, delivery of  the statements and words were worth admiring.  Though as his “Chamcha” the role played by Sundeep Calangutecar was excellent yet some of his actions were found overdone. 

Sylvester singing his solo

The comedy part was nicely handled by both the ace comedians Humbert and Domnick. 

Olga and Anil singing their duet

Special mention here must be made of the magnificent role of the CM played most appropriately by Sheikh Ameer imitating exactly the CM in walk, talk and action.

Jonathan singing his solo

The Side Show songs were good qualitatively with number of encores and especial mention must be made of the political solos of Olga, her duet with Anil, again solo of Saby de Divar and his Trio with Benny de Aldona and Sylvester.  

Sylvester-Benny-Saby singing their trio.

However, the best song in the Tiatro was rendered with his beautiful voice by Benny de Aldona on the importance of “Goenchi Mati”, meaning to work in Goa. 

Jessica and Anthony San sing their duet

Since the next election is approaching fast, I feel no Goan should miss this Tiatro because it is worth watching.

                                              Sheikh Ameer-Tari & Jonathan in one scene
                                   

While concluding, let me congratulate script writer and director, Irineu Gonsalves, so also his entire troupe including Musicians.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

AN OPEN REQUEST TO ALL THE NON-BJP POLITICAL PARTIES.

AN OPEN REQUEST TO ALL THE NON-BJP POLITICAL PARTIES.

Every Political Party in Goa wants to dethrone BJP from the power.  Every Political Party in Goa is disappointed with the functioning and performance of BJP and hence every Political Party rightly wants a change in the government.  But how to bring about this change?  Every Political Party gives an impression that it is in a better position to form the next government and hence all should rally behind  them. 

However, according to my assessment NOT a single Political Party is in a position to defeat BJP on its own however much they may boast of their power.  Many of the candidates opposing BJP, without the support of other likeminded outfits will not only lose miserably but lose even their deposits.  There is not a single Political Party in Goa capable independently to withstand the mighty power of BJP.  Political Parties dominated by “KALCHE PORCHE POTTE” fit to play in “GODDE” cannot win the election.  In view of this, all Non-BJP Political Parties must stop fooling the people of Goa of their inflated and fake capacity to defeat the BJP in the next election, without aligning with other likeminded Political Parties.

It is now imperative in order to defeat BJP, for all the Non-BJP Political Parties to come under one banner or have Seat Adjustment among themselves and fight the next election.  In this way splitting of Non-BJP votes could be avoided otherwise Non-BJP votes will be splitted and BJP votes will remain intact thus giving advantage to BJP to win.  Hence, it is my request to all who wants to snatch political power from BJP to come under one banner in a best possible manner to fight the next election.

Also, it is time now for all the voters in Goa seeking ouster of BJP for good governance, to put pressure on every political party to have an alignment with other likeminded political parties and fight the next election. Otherwise they will be responsible for giving the victory in 2017 on Silver platter to BJP. Congress, AAP and other regional political parties must show their wisdom and maturity to find a solution to this problem. 

As it is, BJP is showing some signs of the nasty actions it is going to take.   Indira Gand atleast introduced Emergency in 1975 and lifted it after 19 months but BJP will go for the worst to convert the current system of their choice and while doing so they will not care for anyone. They are hard hearted.  See Parricar after promising so much made U turned.  He is not even ashamed to show his traitor's face to Goa and Goans.  This BJP cadre is  irresponsible and to give one more term to them is like committing suicide.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

AN OPEN LETTER TO LUIZIN FALEIRO.

When you took over the leadership of Congress Party, we had high hope that you will prepare the Party to regain the lost glory in the coming election, i.e. 2017 but till now you have failed the supporters of Congress Party, who are totally dejected seeing inefficiency in Congress Party under your leadership, to win the next election.  The Congress Babus from Delhi including Digvijay will never understand Goan situation, enlighten them and bring them to their senses. I understand they are a bottleneck for you to bring about necessary changes in Goa thus hampering your efforts.

That Congress will lose miserably in Goa in 2017 election if it goes alone without aligning with other like minded outfits, is a sure fact. Congress in Goa will also face total disaster if it allows re-entry into its fold to all the former Congress deserters and defeated candidates.  Congress supporters in Goa are disgusted with all the defeated candidates and Old guards.  Hence, it is imperative now to replace them with young and new blood. 

Try to rejuvenate Congress hope in the coming election by introducing dramatic changes in Congress.  Otherwise Congress will fail once again in Goa and BJP will rule supreme, that means, bad governance will rule once again in Goa. Regional Parties and AAP will not create much impact because they do not have firm base in Goa as Congress Party has.  As it is, Congress Party has lost all its previous grandeur because worst "Bamtte & Bamttim" from South Goa has destroyed the grandeur of Congress Party in Goa and also by my "Sezari".  These"Rostad" by involving in Congress Party have destroyed the peace of their constituents and precisely because of their vindictive nature and also of demanding bribe, their respective constituents kicked them out in the last election.  

The fall of Congress Party in the next election will be the accommodation of all the defeated candidates, all the rebels, all the old guards and all the rascals.  In this case, you and you alone will be held responsible for the evaporation of Congress Party in Goa. 

A.Veronica Fernandes.

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MAY THE SOUL OF BOXER ALI REST IN PEACE.

Finally, the body of my hero, the late Muhammed Ali was laid to rest, may his soul rest in peace.

I went to Kuwait in 1975 when Ali was at his peak and his popularity in the Arab world was at its zenith.  Kuwait TV was showing all his fights, recorded as well as live ones which I used to watch even by spending full nights and sometimes not even going to work in the next morning, so fanatic I was after Boxing which brought to the highest pedestal only by Ali.   I had a collection of about a dozen Video Cassettes of all his fights starting from Rome Olympics.  Besides, with all my humility, I can say that I carry a unique distinction of reading every book appeared in the market on him, either authored by him or by somebody including his autobiography THE GREATEST. 

One of his most memorable fights was with Japanese Wrestler Antonio Inoki which then in late seventies billed as the biggest fight.  It was like half wrestling and half boxing with special rules, in this bout Inoki outclassed Ali who was on defensive pose throughout but finally if I remember correctly, it was declared as a draw.  That was the only fight of that nature taken place.

On one occasion Ali was watching one heavyweight wrestling match along with his colleagues.  Ali noticed one wrestler was mercilessly beating the other and being unable to control his temper,  Ali rushed to the Wrestling Ring and started shouting at the wrestler having upper hand.  There was confusion in and around the Ring.  Ali said “I will show you”, for this the reply came saying “come up and I will show you what I can do”.  Ali removed his Pant and Shirt  and jumped on to the Ring. The wrestler was very  powerful, he rushed towards Ali and like a Doll he lifted Ali over his head and while about to bang Ali to the ground,  Ali’s colleagues rushed there and pulled Ali from the hands of the wrestler and thus saved Ali from the major injury and embarrassment.

Ali sometimes acted like a comedian, during one fight he stationed himself at one corner and allowed his opponent to hit him.  While in this position,  people started chanting “ALI – ALI – ALI…..”.  For this, Ali by covering his face with one fist, responded to the chants of the crowd by raising his other hand in the air on the tune of chants. And yet Ali managed to win that bout.

I admire you Boxer Muhammed Ali. In your sad death, not only Boxing but Sports in general is become dull.

A.Veronica Fernandes.