NEW DVD “TOVUI EK MUNIS” BY LAURENTE PEREIA WAS RELEASED IN KUWAIT.

The first Konkani Audio Album was produced by the late Alfred Rose in Bombay while the first Konkani CD was produced by the late Rosary Ferns in Kuwait.  Both these events are historical and both Alfred Rose and Rosary Ferns proved to be history creators.  May their Konkani souls enjoy the Heavenly peace.

From Kuwait and in Kuwait while working, Goans have performed and still performing lot of activities in different fields, Konkani Stage Art is one activity.  There are lot of Stage artistes in Kuwait who show their talent thru different ways and one of them is producing of Konkani Albums in the form of Cassettes, CD’s, VCD’s and DVD’s.

Recently, on last Sunday in Kuwait city during a Konkani Show, well known Konkani Stage artiste, songster and Playwright Laurent Pereira from Utorda,  Salcette and a long timer in Kuwait, released his new DVD “TOVUI  EK  MUNIS..!

This DVD comprises a Play written by Laurente Pereira,  Comedy Skits also written by Larente Pereira and Songs rendered by different singers, namely Laurente Pereira, Pascoal Rodrigues, Saby de Divar, Macus Vas, Querbona Carvalho, Lawry Travasso, Romilla Barreto and others.

Among the songs, the best one I liked was “Navancho Resped Rakat” by Pascoal Rodrigues.  The other interesting songs were “Mog Bhau Bhoinnacho” by Laurente Pereira and Carmen, “Kalzantle Sintiment” by Lawry Travasso, “Koddok Kaido” by Marcus Vaz, “Bogllant” by Saby de Divar, “Khotto Vis" by Romila Britto and  “Angantle Gunn” by Laurente Pereira, Querobina Carvalho, Sandra & Abigail.

The Play was performed by Sylvester Vaz, Annie Quadros, Pascoal Rodrigues, Romila Britto, Laurente Pereira and Volito and all of them played their roles well as per the direction of the producer. Since it is my wish that everyone to buy this Album and see for himself, I am not disclosing the contents but tell that its ending part is excellent which no one must miss.

In the Comedy Skits, Comedian Selvy and Comedian Jannet along with her husband Filipe add extra flavor to this DVD.

Musical score was provided by Norman Cardoso and Lenoy Gomendes.

Well done Laurente Pereira and his troupe.

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     A. Veronica Fernandes,

Kuwait.

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UNFIT PRIME MINISTERIAL CANDIDATES IN INDIA.

According to the media reports appearing from India, Dr. Manmohan Singh the Prime Minister of India stated that he will be glad to serve under Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister of India.  This means Congress Party under Sonia Gandhi has already took a decision to project Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate of India for the next general election in 2014.

This is yet another major sign of Slavery of Congressmen to the Nehru family and Gandhi name though this Gandhi name has got nothing in common with Mahatma Gandhi who was a Hindu while Rahul derived Gandhi name from his grand father one Parsee Feroze Gandhi who was the husband of Indira Gandhi, the grand mother of Rahul Gandhi. Ignorant people of India give their innocent allegiance to Indira Gandhi’s family members thinking that they are related to Mahatma Ghandi. The ignorant people of India mistook the name of Indira Ghandhi to.Mahatma Ghandi.  In the bargain Indira Gandhi family members started cashing in on Gandhi name for their political gains which they are still doing.

There is no greater cunning political party in India as Congress Party currently headed by a non Indian Sonia Gandhi who is a naturalised citizen of India, originally being an Italian. When Nehru died power went into Shastri who did not belong to Nehru clan.  But when Shastri died power again implanted on Nehru Clan when Indira Gandhi as a politically immature widow was foisted on premiership by the cunning Congressmen to get maximum benefits for them and for the Congress party in the name of Nehru clan. The same method these cunning Congressmen used when they brought Rajiv Gandhi from the Air and foisted on premiership to capitalise on Nehru/Gandhi name.

And, now, once again these cunning tactics are used by the Congressmen to gain political advantage in the coming election by foisting a kiddy type of young boy Rahul Gandhi from Nehru clan on premiership. Manmohan Singh is a shameless slave who is not even ashamed to bring in on premier’s chair a politically toy boy Rahul Gandhi who is an inexperienced boy politically and immature bachelor whom Narendra Modi taunts by calling him in Hindi “Are Rahul Babu,  kya hai…”?’.

The family dynastic leadership of Congressmen will not do anything good for India and also the lust for power for many Congressmen will neither do much good for India.  For political power Indians will do anything and this is exactly what is happening to Manmohan Singh.  He already attained the age of sleeping permanently into Cemetery and still at this old age of 81 he wants to serve under Rahul Gandhi in political field. What a disgraceful man not even thinking to go into retirement politically because of his old age where he is losing his physical and mental fitness to be active in politics. Indian politicians are such parasites that they want to rule even from their death beds. These are the power hungry politicians destroying India. And people of Bharat adore them.

Two most powerful nations of the world USA and UK are ruled by the young leaders in their forties and they both are youthful in mind and body. India is such a gigantic country but unfortunately ruled by the Dwarfs. Because of these Dwarfs, India cannot progress the way it should.  There is not a single political party in India that can take pride in gigantic leaders of the type yesteryear India had. All the so called current Indian leaders are regional ones and among them there is none really of national stature who can stand tall and speak loud on the international platform.  

Rahul Gandhi is a small leader and if he is going to be officially declared as Prime Ministerial candidate then Congress will lose the coming election because Rahul Ghandi is not fit to be the Premier of India. In Congress Party there are so many senior and politically seasoned leaders from whom no one is suitable for the top post instead of dumping the top responsibility on politically novice like Rahul Gandhi?

On the other side will Narendra Modi fit to be the Premier of India? Surely not because being a regional politician having sectarian views of Indian politics he will make a very bad Premier.  Secondly, as proved in the past, he is very communal and minorities have lost their confidence in him to protect them.  He is like a Hitler or Saddam Hussein. The way Hitler committed crimes against Jews and Saddam against Kurds, Narendra Modi committed against Muslims in the past.  Will people in India trust such a criminal to rule India?  Specially the minorities?   

As a member of minority I have no trust in him to protect me and minorities. Projecting Narendra Modi the Butcher of Muslims as Prime Ministerial candidate of India will deny BJP of the precious votes of the minorities.

  

 A. Veronica Fernandes,

 Kuwait.

KIFF SEASON 2013-2014 KICKS OFF ON 13th SEPTEMBER 2013

As the final countdown approaches the masters of Indian expatriate soccer community in the Middle East, Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) are all geared to usher in the new season on 13th September 2013. 

Europe has started its leagues which keeps majority of us glued to our TV sets on Saturdays and Sundays leaving Friday the most desired of the days in this tiny oil emirate unoccupied till now for most of the soccer loving Indian residents. For the idle critic the various world soccer leagues are elite with no comparison, but the passion for the game on match day is no different when it comes to soccer being organized by Kuwait Indian Football Federation in Kuwait (KIFF). 

For the supporters and club owners the tension and chaos of business days are forgotten once their team takes the field of play on Friday early mornings inspite of the unfavorable climatic conditions which prevails in this region. For the players the various uncertainties of home and away are distant during the ninety minutes of action. 

Soccer with a major following than any other sport on the planet ignites and douses passions. This sport has become the most enjoyable and the favorite routine of many of the Indian expats for the last three decades and to keep it going KIFF proudly announces the commencement of the season 2013-2014 on 13th September 2013 at the Al Kazima grounds in Adeliya.

As per official report KIFF will start the new season with the famed KIFF League for the Late J.P. D’Mello Memorial Trophy. 16 affiliates registered with the federation are divided in 2 groups of 8 each based on seedings calculated on last season’s performance. 

The first phase of the league will be played on a round robin league format and the top 2 teams from each group will qualify for semi final knockout stage. In addition to the league, the federation will also conduct 11 a side tournaments, 7 a side tournaments, veterans tournament, Inter school tournament, KIFF day and Tie-breaker in an action packed calendar which also marks the 30th Anniversary of the Federation. This was possible due to the concerted efforts of the President Mr. Fidelis Fernandes to start the season on time with 2 playing grounds at the start.

The first few matches will be held on Al Kazima grounds in Adeliya before heading on to the home turf at MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital and the respective affiliates are duly notified. 

Group A in seeded order consists of AVC Overseas Sports and Cultural Association, Malabar United, DHL Football Club, Skynet Raiders S.C, Curtorcares United, Indian Strikers, Santos United and FC Sparx. 

Group B in seeded order consists of Don Bosco Oratory, Kerala Challengers, Real Betalbatim FC, United Friends Club, Kuwait Goan Association, GOA  Maroons, United Goans Centre and YRC Rising Stars.

The Federation has 16 registered affiliates for season 2013-2014 comprising of AVC Overseas Sports and Cultural Association Kuwait (AVC), Curtorcares United, DHL Football Club (DHL), Don Bosco Oratory (DBO), F.C Sparx , Goan Overseas Association Kuwait (Goa Maroons), Indian Strikers Football Club, Kerala Challengers, Kuwait Goan Association (KGA), Malabar United, Real Betalbatim Football Club, Santos United, Skynet Raiders, , United Friends Club (UFC), United Goan Center (UG), YRC Rising Stars.

The KIFF Managing Committee is headed by Mr. Fidelis Fernandes (President) Mr. Derrick Gomindes (Vice President) Mr. Agnelo D’Cunha (General Secretary) Mr. Kevin Vaz (Sports Secretary) Mr. Shyam Kumar (Treasurer) Mr. Joe Pereira (Registrar), Mr. Salvador Dias (Reliever), Mr. Domnick Pereira (Assistant Sports Secretary) Mr. Joseph Gomes (P.R.O)

Defending Season Champions AVC – Kuwait will kick start the new season 2013/2014. All the matches for season 2013-2014 will be officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) Kuwait, the only Indian professional referees association in the Middle East region.

Man of the Match awards for KIFF league matches are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company.

The match fixtures on 13th September 2013 are as follows: All the matches will be held on Al Kazima grounds in Adeliya.

At 6.45 am AVC Kuwait opens with Malabar United on Ground ‘A’ and DHL lock horns with Santos United on Ground ‘B’

At 7.45 am Skynet Raiders starts duel with Indian Strikers on ground ‘A’ and Curtorcares United takes on FC Sparx on Ground ‘B’

KIFF along with its President and other members of the Managing Committee cordially invites all to witness the start of the new season on Al Kazima grounds in Adeliya on 13th September 2013 at 6.45 am sharp. 

Affiliates and fans kindly contact KIFF MC members for the venue directions. Read KIFF activities online on KIFF blog and KIFF facebook page hosted by the articulate and flamboyant Julio Cardozo. Let the games begin.......................!