Force India team principal Vijay Mallya said the team’s bold tactics helped it score its first double points finish since the British Grand Prix last weekend.
“We wanted to do well at our home Grand Prix,” Mallya told the offici F1 website . “We scored points at the first two races here and we wanted to score points again – if possible with both cars.”
“We knew that the car had a good race pace, even though we didn’t qualify brilliantly, and the only way to assure ourselves of points was to have a very aggressive strategy.
“So we took both the extremes: Paul came in on the first lap and Adrian stayed out as long as he could and pushed the soft tyres also quite well until the end. Yes, it was risky in some respects, but it turned out well for us.
Mallya added he had encouraged his team to “think outside the box” when it came to strategy.
The result has raised the team’s hopes of finishing ahead of Sauber, who are 23 points behind them.
“I don’t want to talk about Sauber,” said Mallya. “We gained six points on them at the weekend – they were obviously hoping to gain six points or more on us, but fortunately it worked in our favour.”
“I don’t know what happened to Nico [Hulkenberg] and why he retired, but he was going well until that point. But be that as it may, yes, we will continue to think out of the box, we will continue to score points and we will continue to make baby steps. This will be our strategy for the remaining three races.”
source: http://www.motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com / Motor Sports Talk – NBC Sports / by Keith Collantine / October 30th, 2013
(standing from left) are Mohammed Zulkharnain, Sourabh Bhatewara, Abdullah Bajri, Coach Vikram, C. Chethan, Sumanth Subramanya and K. Badari Narayan; (kneeling from left) Naveen Shetty, K. Chethan Kumar, Vaibhav Yamdagni, Ankush Parmar, Major R.Thiyagarajan and Aditya Bhat.
Mysore :
Fourteen fighters attached to the Academy of Martial Science (AMS), a combat school promoting Muay Thai Kick Boxing and MMA in Mysore, affiliated to Mysore District Muay Thai Association and Muay Thai Karnataka won eight Gold, five Silver and two Bronze Medals at the South Zone Amateur Senior Muay Thai Kick Boxing Championship held at Sri Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, SAK Boxing Hall, Bangalore, recently.
Karnataka with a total medal tally of 16 medals became the South Zone Champions. Light Weight fighter Naveen Shetty and Super Heavy Weight fighter Zulkharnain of AMS stole the show by knocking out their opponents from Tamil Nadu in 20 seconds and one minute respectively. Fighters from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala participated.
Results
K. Chethan Kumar – Silver Medal in Fly Weight; Vaibhav Yamdagni – Silver in Light fly weight; Sourabh Bhatewara – Silver in Welter Weight; Aditya Bhat – Bronze in Light Heavy Weight; Sumanth Subrahmanya – Silver in Cruiser Weight; Mohammed Abdullah Bajri- Silver Middle weight; Vinay Raj- Bronze in Middle weight, Ankush Parmar – Feather Weight South Zone Champion; Naveen Shetty – Light Weight South Zone Champion; Major R.Thiyagarajan – Light Welter Weight South Zone Champion; Abdul Razack – Light Middle Weight South Zone Champion; C. Chethan – Light Heavy Weight South Zone Champion, K. Badri Narayan – Heavy Weight South Zone Champion and Mohammed Zulkharnain – Super Heavy Weight South Zone Champion.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / November 05th, 2013
Plants at home can add an unique touch to the decor, and miniature horticultural masterpieces like Bonsai plants, beyond doubt give a diverse look. Enhancing these further by growing them within a frame with a scenic backdrop is something all the more vivacious. Creating such beautiful ‘live sceneries’ in different sizes within varied beautiful decorative frames is this dexterous lady’s favourite hobby.
Sharada Gupta, a Bonsai expert from city is also a connoisseur in making these beautiful mural bonsais. She has created several such murals at home, each of which is a masterpiece in its own way. While watching these mini wonders with a bunch of little healthy trees marvellously growing within a set frontier is awe-inspiring. Growing them not just requires proficiency but also a lot of patience, the lady says.
“I have about five of them and I have remade one of the oldest among them recently. It is about 18 years old with almost 50 trees within,” Sharada explains.
“Making these murals requires a lot of patience and personal attention. You cannot simply bring them from the nursery and plant them within a frame. They need to be first grown in a separate space the right way, cut and pruned to rightly grow within the frame size we prefer and then transfer into the mural frame. Further, they need to be taken care of like children if not for which they fail to survive. All this is a lengthy process. Thus, growing these bonsais and turning them into live murals takes about two years time.”
While a bonsai plant is not much suitable for indoors and cannot be kept inside for more than 3-4 days, as it requires a lot of sunlight and fresh air. The advantage of these murals is that they can be hung indoors as well. “As these live murals are created within a frame, they can be hung anywhere including indoors, which beautifully add to the look of home interiors,” suggests Sharada, “however, they too need to be frequently placed outdoors, so that the plants are showered with sunlight and fresh air often.” The artist is currently making a fixed mural in her garden with several bonsais which will also be decked up with a water fall within. “I am waiting to complete it for I know it will look wonderful and lively,” she says, who makes all the bonsais on her own, while the frames and sceneries of her murals are created by professional artists.
“Decorating your home with bonsai plants adds a soothing touch to the space. If placed attractively at the right places, it greatly enhances the beauty of our nest and lures many visitors. I have been doing it for almost 40 years now and I must say it’s a great feeling,” gushes Sharada, who has created hundreds of bonsais in several different varieties, has conducted demonstration classes on Bonsai making both in India and abroad and has even written books on the subject years ago.
Sharada Gupta is a resident of Yadavagiri In city.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / by AN / November 05th, 2013
Bharath Seva Dal (girl’s wing) of B M High School was awarded first prize in the Rajyotsava Day parade held in Nehru maidan under the aegis of Dakshina Kannada district administration on November 1.
The rolling shield was awarded by B Ramanath Rai, district in charge minister.
MLAs J R Lobo, Mohiudin Bava, commissioner N Prakash, district president of Bharath Sevadal, Basheer Baikampady, secretary T K Sudheer, Karnataka Sahitya parishat district president Pradeep Kalkura, Taluk president of Seva dal, Prabhakar Sriyan, District panchayat president Koragappa Naika and district convener of Bharath Sevadal T S Manjegowda, teachers of B M High school and other leaders were present.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Media Release / Mangalore – Saturday, November 02nd, 2013
Chess is a traditional sport and has a very good following in the Indian scene. Our city’s and state’s highest ranked chess player IM M.S. Thejkumar, has been consistently doing well in the International and National-level. He recently took part in the 51st Challengers Chess Tournament (National ‘B’) held at Bhopal and won the coveted title with 10.5 points from 13 rounds. He is the first Karnataka player to win the National ‘B’ Championships. He is our ‘Star This Week.’
Triple Grand Master norm holder Thejkumar presently has a ELO rating of 2452 and he needs 48 more points to get his Grand Master title. Ranked 35th in the country and 1573 in the World this South Western railway employee, has been a consistent performer.
In the 26th Inter Railway Chess Championships held at Hubli, representing South Western Railways was instrumental in his team finishing runner-up in the team event. He also fared well in the individual event and secured the fifth place.
He is sponsored by M/s.Saanvi Technologies, USA and www.mysoresport.com. Being 20th seed in the National ‘B’ tournament, Thejkumar drew his last round with GM Deepan Chakravarthy and that was enough to give him his maiden National ‘B’ title. He gained 30.5 points from this tournament and also qualified for the National ‘A’ Championships scheduled to be held at Jalgaon, Maharashtra, in December 2013.
His superior tie-break score earned this hard working International Master from Mysore to win the title after Ashwin Jayaram matched his winning tally. Significantly, the top four seeds, Deep Sengupta, B. Adhiban, M.R. Lalith Babu and S.P. Sethuraman failed to make the top 9 bracket. It was the strongest field ever in a National ‘B’ Chess Championship with 8 GM’s and 38 IM’s taking part.
Thejkumar intends to do well in the days to come and support forthcoming from of the Government of Karnataka and his sponsors he aims to work hard and reach his goal of becoming a Grand Master in the days to come.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / November 03rd, 2013
(Top) Vani Yadunanadan and Majula Surendra, accompanied by A. Radhesh (mridanga) and S. Manjunath (ghata), is seen presenting a Veena duet concert at the Vainika Vaibhava programme (Bottom) D. Balakrishna, accompanied by T.A.S. Mani (mridanga) and Ranganath Chakravarthi (ghata), presenting Veena recital at Vainika Sambhrama programme recently. (Middle)/Vainika D. Balakrishna is seen being felicitated at the Vainika Sambhrama programme in city.
by S.R. Krishna Murthy
Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Padma Bhushan V. Doreswamy Iyengar (1920-1997) was a well-known Vainika, who nurtured Mysore School of Veena Playing, known as Mysore Bani. He was initiated to music by his father Asthana Vidwan Venkatesha Iyengar. He later became a disciple of Mysore Venkata Giriyappa, who is believed to be the originator of Mysore Bani.
Doreswamy Iyengar was known for his chaste style of presentation. He had extensively travelled throughout the country and performed in most of the prestigious platforms. He had also participated in the International Music Festival at Shiraz, Iran (1969).
Many accolades have come to him in his musical journey. To cite only a few are — The Sangeeth Nataka Academy Award (1970), Padma Bhushana (1983), Sangeetha Kalanidhi (1984) etc. He was very simple in appearance, gentle in his behavior, but carried the great treasure of Music in his head.
With all the popularity, name and fame Doreswamy Iyengar had acquired, he had almost faded into obscurity from the memory of the public, but for the efforts of Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha. The Sabha under the leadership of Sangeetha Seva Ratna K.V. Murthy initiated a commemorative Veena concerts annually, on the doyen’s birthday. S. Rama Prasad, (former Editor of Encyclopedia, published by Prasaranga of UoM), donated substantially, with a sizable amount as a corpus fund.
The commemorative programme aptly named as ‘Vainika Vaibhava,’ started as an evening programme, has now become a day-long one. The morning session consists of the inaugural function and a veena concert, followed by lunch to all who attend the programme. There will be another Veena concert in the evening session, and bestowing a Title ‘Vainika Brahma’ to one of the prominent Vainika, who has made a significant contribution in the field of Music.
The fifth in the series of ’Vainika Vaibhava’ programmes, was held at Vasudevacharya Bhavana of Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on Oct. 27. During the morning session, Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi Dr. Sampathkumaracharya was felicitated, as he has been honoured with ‘State Sangeetha Vidwan’ award, during the just concluded Dasara celebrations.
Vani Yadunanadan and Majula Surendra presented a Veena duet concert. Their concert consisted of an incredible selection of Mysore composers (except one of Purandara Dasa), some in very rare Ragas and some rare krutis. The duo was accompanied by A. Radhesh (mridanga) & S. Manjunath (ghata).
Synchronised rendering
The concert began with a Kedara Varna Sarasijakshi Vinave of Veene Sheshanna, in Atta Tala. A brief alapane by Manjula in Chakravaka led to Palinchina of Mysore Karigiri Rao. A very rare Raga Bhuvana Gandhari was the next with the Kruti Lalitambe Shri of Venkata Giriyappa. After a brief alapane by Manjula, Sri Jalandhara of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar was taken up. Incidentally, this Audhava Audhava Raga is a Janya of 36 Gambhira Nata. The same Swaras can be obtained from 29 Shankarabharana also. It is interesting to note that, Venkata Giriyappa (one Varna and one Kruti) and Karigiri Rao (one Kruti) have composed in this Raga and called it as Vedanda Gamana and attributed it to Shankarabharana.
The ever pleasing Raga Simhendra Madhyama was the next with alapane by Vani. Ninne Nammitinayya of Tyagaraja in Mishra Chapu was the Kruti. The Swara at Pannagendra Shayana was imaginative. Another rare raga Sharada Priya, a creation of Venkata Giriyappa was taken up before the main Raga and the Kruti was Sharade Shubha Shubhrahaare of Venkatagiriyappa.
The main raga was Saveri and the delineation in alapane was shared between the two efficiently. The Tana was a Raga Malika affair with the Ghana Panchaka Ragas, Nata, Gowla, Arabhi, Varali and Shree. Shri Kamakoti Peetha Sthite of Mysore Sadashiva Rao was rendered without any flaw, doing justice to both the Raga and the kruti. The duo concluded the concert with another three Kruthis, Bhuvaneshwariya (Mohana Kalyani-Adi-Muthaiah Bhagavathar), Jagadoddhaarana (Hindustani Kaapi-Adi-Purandara Dasa) and Salaga Bhairavi Tillana by Doreswamy Iyengar.
The duo have done good home work, right from selection of rare Kruthis to the fine tuned and synchronised practice.
Carrying on the torch further
D. Balakrishna, son and disciple of Veena Doreswamy Iyengar, an accomplished Vainika, gave a scintillating Veena recital in the evening session of Vainika Sambhrama programme. With his deft fingers and fingering techniques, he is one of the few Vainikas, carrying on the torch of Mysore Bani. His veena playing has an austere approach to ragas and Kruthis, which are rendered in Gayaki style. Balakrishna was accompanied by a formidable team consisting of Guru T.A.S. Mani, a mrudangist par excellece from Bangalore & Ranganath Chakravarthi on ghata.
Balakrishna laid a firm foundation to his concert with the Verna Era Napai (Thodi-Adi-Patnam Subramanya Iyer). He built up further with Marubalka (Sriranjini-Adi-Tyagaraja), prefixing it with a short alapane and suffixing with a Neraval at Daari Nerugi Santasilli, and a brief Swara. Though Veene Sheshanna was a great Vainika of his time and also a composer, his Kruthis are seldom used in concerts. Balakrishna took up one of his Kruthis Emani Delapudura Ee Mahilo in the melodious Raga Vachaspati (64), with a brief alapane and Swara. A slow and serene rendering of Nannu Brovu Lalitha (Lalitha-Mishra Chapu-Shama Shastri), bringing out the Bhakti Bhava of the composition. Whenever a musician opts to take up an alapane in Khamach, the first rection of a listener would that thekruti would be either Brochevarevarura (Mysore Vasudevacharya) or Seetapathe (Tyagaraja). But Balakrishna played a rare Kruti Upendram Ashrayami (Mysore Vasudevacharya-Adi).
The concert was interrupted here to felicitate Balakrishna and to bestow the title of Vainika Brahma. Balakrishna became very emotional after receiving the title.
Continuing the concert, Balakrishna, took up a very rare Kruti Samukhana Nilva Galguna (Kokila Varali-Adi-Tyagaraja), made famous in the yesteryears by Musuri. With a not so brief Alapane, Bhajare Manasa of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Abheri was a good choice.
The main raga of the evening ws Shankarabharana, the alapane of which was delineated with all the delicate, but ‘Bhava’ laden Swara contours. The fingers of Balakrishna appeared to be dancing on the frets of Veena, when executing some Gamakas. Tana, is an integral part of a Veena concert and this was no different. The Tana was so rhythmic, I tried to call the attention of Mani, the mrudangist to request him to join in. But, I could not draw his attention, as he too was enjoying the rhythmic beauty of the Tana. After a wonderful Tana, one of the beautiful compositions of Tyagaraja, Swara Raga Sudha was rendered with all its grace. It was noticeable both by the lucidity and uniform tonal quality. The sensitivity contained in the structure of the Kirtane could be felt. The Swara was interpreted with scholarship. The Guru Shishya duo, presented an excellent Tani Avartana after the Swara.
The concert ended with another three tail pieces, Kaliyugadali Hari Naamava Nenedare (Janjhuti-Adi-Purandara Dasa), Gayati Vanamala (Piloo-Adi-Sadashiva Bramhendra) and Krishna Nee Begane (Yaman-Khanda Chapu-Vyasa Rayaru).
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / November 03rd, 2013
In conversation with artist Anand who makes the city proudR.G. Singh (RGS): First, congratulations. The fact that Mysore Style paintings will adorn the Bangalore International Airport is itself a signal honour for the School of Mysore style and for the city… but how did all this come about?
M.S. Anand (MSA): The two paintings which measure 13 feet by 8 feet may be two of the largest of Mysore style of paintings. But how it came about is quite ordinary. The team that had been tasked for executing art installations at several airports in the country wanted to encourage local artists first and I was part of some 20 odd artists from Karnataka and other States to show our portfolio of works. Quite unprepared, I had taken only one sample and that was of a traditional Mysore style painting. This seems to have made an impression and I was given the commission to execute the work.
At this point I was asked to come to Delhi where the Design firm, which had landed the contract, was located and I spent a month there and showed more than 50 sketches and rough cuts before two were chosen.
RGS: It is generally understood that the classical Mysore or Tanjore style centre around religious motifs. That’s the classical form. But you seem to have taken artistic licence a step further… Is there a symbolism here?
MSA: No! There is no intention of showing religious sentiments in this artwork as the art installation at the airport is secular in nature. The central form of the male figure in my artwork is not meant to be religious in character. It should not be seen as a deity but as a celestial being. Similar is the form of winged beings; the viewer is not expected to read religious insights into it. I have used this iconography only as an aid to creativity. For instance the influence of Ajanta and Ellora murals can be seen in my paintings… Besides even techniques used are different… Both paintings are oil and acrylic paint based since they should last for at least a few decades with proper maintenance.
RGS: The classical Mysore or Tanjore style uses figures of deities like Rama, Krishna and others. What made you choose the ones who look like, for me, Vishnu and the Garuda, to serve as the creative launch pad as it were?
MSA: The original association of the deities is with wind and flying just as aeroplanes and we wanted the paintings at the airport to be associated with that theme. Again, I must emphasise that religious leanings were avoided since an airport per se is a secular place…
RGS: Creating and executing paintings of this size… was it a one-man-effort? Did you paint both of them by yourself ?
MSA: No. I had a team of 10 assistants to help me. Not all of them were experienced in executing Mysore style of paintings and they had to be taught. Look, the figures in both the Mysore and the Tanjore style are done in different styles. My assistants had to unlearn their academic style technique and learn the technique of Mysore style.
RGS: And are your assistants local artists?
MSA: Yes, I had hand-picked them from last year’s Dasara Chitra Santhe. I looked for signs of originality and technique in them. I was lucky and the ten of them worked very well.
RGS: How long did it take for you and your team to execute these paintings?
MSA: Six months and at regular intervals the team of Delhi supervised what we were doing, made suggestions and more importantly listened to our suggestions. In the end it gave us a lot of satisfaction…
RGS: Anand, you do not hail from a traditional artist’s (Chitragar) family and hence many conservatives may consider you not to be cut in the classical mould of an artist. But then times have changed, or better still, they are instrumental in changing the time! How did this fascination for traditional Mysore Style of Paintings come about in you?
MSA: Well, yes! I do not come from a traditional artist’s family. My first encounter with traditional classical paintings, as a young boy, was with Tanjore paintings at Salem in Tamil Nadu. I was drawn towards it like iron to magnet and made up my mind to learn to paint that way. My father was in the Railway Postal service or RMS as it was called and we moved from place to place; he was often transferred to various stations of Tamil Nadu before we came to Mysore. Here, I discovered Mysore School of Painting and was equally fascinated. I joined Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA) at Mysore and at that time Prof. V.M. Sholapurkar was the head of the institution. He and my teachers encouraged me a lot.
RGS: Was it after your studies at CAVA that you established your own studio?
MSA: After my studies at CAVA, I made several Mysore style paintings which I sold for Rs. 1,000 each to buyers in Chennai. At this point I joined Chettinad Vidhyashram in Chennai where I learnt the traditional skills involved in painting Tanjore and Mysore style. I made it a point to attend various artist-camps where I learnt further and displayed my works. The going was often difficult. The earnings were meagre and periodic. Of course, I must not forget to mention late artist C. Kuppachar of the Archaeology Department here in Mysore who constantly encouraged me!
RGS: Anand, what is it being an artist in Mysore?
MSA (smiles wryly): Very difficult… I have to admit… local artists live in their own world and there is no fraternal bonding, discussions or… or… it is a strange life. An artist in Mysore does not relate to other artists… Each to himself… Maybe I am being too cynical (his voice trails off…)
RGS: What do you mean by that?
MSA: Look at Cholamandalam established by Panicker in Chennai. That is an artists’ collective, a meeting place for artists… Mysore in spite of having a rich tradition of art that was patronised by the Mysore Maharajas, today does not have a meeting place for artists to gather, debate and discus each other’s work…
RGS: Let us have another cup of this exquisite tea, an Indianised version of Zen and the tea ceremony. May be there will soon be a silver lining on the horizon… Anand, one last question and it is the tea that is responsible… What next?
MSA: Well, I will be creating another pair of paintings for the Mumbai International Airport and hope to start work soon. This will be double the size of the paintings that I have done for the Bangalore International Airport. Yes, they too will be in the Mysore style… Then let’s see…
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Feature Articles / November 03rd, 2013
Hosted by PES Institute of Technology (south campus), Mayaa 2013, the fifth edition of the technical and cultural fest here saw participation from colleges across the city.
Taking off on a light note with Mad Ads for which PESIT (west campus) bagged the first place, the two-day-long fest offered students an opportunity to participate in individual and group competitions. Other events included group singing and contemporary dance, all of which culminated with a fashion show.
The second day saw Battle of Bands where professional as well as amateur bands vied for the top spot. Participants included popular student bands like 1Fret Away, Djentle Symphony, Fantom, Traces and Broken Membrane, the last bagging the prize.
Mock Rock, where participants told stories through musicals, followed next, after which came the Western and Bollywood dance rounds.
The highlight of the day was the Crossroads Concert featuring progressive-rock band Slain performing live with The Choral Riff, a professional choir group.
Apart from the culturals, for the more outdoor-friendly, the fest also had street basketball, football and cricket to offer.
In keeping with this year’s theme of Mayaa, Cinema and Eentertainment, there were screenings of movies throughout, while the decor simulated movie sets.
A treasure hunt and Sudoku had participants racking their brains, others like paper toss, Limbo and Beg-Borrow-Steal tested their capacity to convince strangers.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bangalore / by Express Features – Bangalore / October 30th, 2013
Outgoing Chief Secretary S.V. Ranganath is greeted by his successor Kaushik Mukherjee at a farewell programme in Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday —DC
Bengaluru:
His juniors and contemporaries are in awe of his astounding memory, smooth administration, technical expertise and his apolitical stand in a state that has seen many political ups and downs. What makes his achievement more commendable is the fact that this man has the rare distinction of serving eight chief ministers.
On Tuesday, when the Karnataka Secretariat Employees’ Association hosted a farewell for outgoing chief secretary S.V. Ranganath, a 1975 batch Karnataka cadre IAS officer, he in all humility attributed his success to his colleagues and their unflinching support.
“The day I took charge as chief secretary, the North Karnataka region received 40 cm rainfall causing heavy floods. Over the last 38 years, I have faced several challenges – from natural calamities like floods and drought, elections, the mining row to implementation of Sakaala. I could succeed only because of the love and support of my colleagues, who always went beyond the call of duty,” said Ranganath, who is due to retire on October 31.
The outgoing chief secretary made an appeal to his colleagues too. “A government earns a good name only when everyone in the system is on the same page. I am sure at least 90 per cent of government servants work hard and with honesty. But only 50 per cent taste success and this comes when the person has the co-operation of his colleagues,” said Ranganath, who also shared his secret mantra to success.
“When senior officers come to me asking how to become successful and get recognition, I tell them the story of a little boy in New York (narrated in a book, ‘36 tips for Management’ by Swanson) who walked into a icecream parlour with some change and asks the waiter how much a triple ice candy would cost. When the waiter impatiently tells him it would cost one dollar and 50 cents, the boy, after much thought, settles for a single candy costing one dollar and leaves behind a tip of 50 cents for the waiter.
This leaves the waiter in tears. It shows how important it is to worry about the other person. People come to government servants with problems, we are here to serve them,” said Ranganath, who urged his colleagues to extend the same support to his successor, Kaushik Mukherjee.
Earlier, Mukherjee who addressed Ranganath as a “good friend” and an “able administrator” admired his impeccable memory, commitment to work and his decision-making abilities.
“We will miss him even more when we start realizing how well he managed the administrative equilibrium,”said Mukherjee.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> News> Current Affairs / DC / October 30th, 2013
After successfully completing two years of the ‘Inter-Parish Wilfy Rebimbus Konkani Singing Competition’ in memory of Konkani legend Wilfy Rebimbus, Jeppu parishioners are once again back this year with the third edition of the competition.
The competition is organised by Jeppu parishioners every year in memory of Konkani singing legend Wilfy Rebimbus who was born and brought up in Jeppu and also contributed his services in a significant way to the parish and the entire Konkani speaking community spread across the globe.
This competition has two-fold purposes, says Fr Nelson D’Almedia, parish priest of Jeppu. First, to pay homage and revere the memory of the late Wilfy Rebimbus, and secondly to raise funds to meet the educational and medical needs of the less fortunate parishioners. ‘Jeppu Parish Welfare Fund’ started in 2011 has reached out to many needy people till date. “We have given Rs 1,89,000 as charity from this fund for various needs of our people,” Fr Nelson said.
For the last two years Cordel parish has been taking home the prestigious Wilfy Rebimbus Memorial trophy. Approximately around 1,000 Wilfy fans have been witnessing this unique competition. This year the qualifying round for this inter-parish contest will be held on November 3 at 3 pm in Maria Jayanthi Mandir, Jeppu and the grand finale will be held on November 17 at 5.30 pm at St Joseph’s Church grounds, Jeppu.
Speaking to daijiworld, parish priest Fr Nelson D’Almedia has appealed to all Wilfy fans to come forward and be a part of this celebration as an honour to the great singing legend, who throughout his life contributed his talent to the good causes in society.
Daijiworld is the official media partner for this event.
For any further queries, contact Laveena D’Dias on 9901189195 or Pamela Santos on 9880332911.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Top Stories / Media Release / Mangalore – October 30th, 2013
