Bangalore, March 10: Over 650 Catholics belonging to around 17 Konkani Catholics organizations participated in a demonstration in front of Rev.Kittel’s Statue, on M.G.Road in Bangalore, demanding the naming of the Minority University in Srirangapatna after Rev.Kittel.

 The participant’s held banners asking specific questions to Literary giants like, Prof.U.R.Ananthmurthy, Dr.Girish Karnad, Prof.Chidanandamurthy, Prof.G.K.Govinda Rao and Sri.Bargur Ramachandrappa.

 The demonstration today was the first public demonstration opposing the name of Tippu.

 The next Public demonstration will be by over 85 Catholics from various districts in Karnataka, in New Delhi on 18th and 19thpresenting a memorandum to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and Mr.Rahul Gandhi, seeking the withdrawal of the proposal of naming of the University after Tippu. At the same time they would also be told that if the central government and the Congress decide to even change the proposal from Tippu to Santhan to shishunaal Shariff or Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam’s name

 The Prime Minister and Mr.Rahul Gandhi are going to told in uncertain terms that if they do not bother to understand the hurt feelings of the Christians, we will definitely not be mute spectators, if the Congers party goes ahead with the current decision then surely Christians of the coastal area think before voting in upcoming Assembly elections.

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"Aami Nathlya Vellar" in Bangalore on public demand

Bangalore, Mar 3 : The Konkani version of 'Naavilladaga' Kannada play by Ramanada Choorya, translated from the original Marathi play by Madhusoodan Kallelkar, will be staged in Bangalore on April 27, 2013 at St.Joseph’s European School (Museum Road).

The play is based on a true life story of a navy commander and his family, which became a sensational case in Maharashtra back in 1959. The play has created a record with over 5000 shows in Marathi, Kannada, Konkani and Tulu.

The late Ramananda Choorya's family has given permission to alter the play according to the current demand. Talented director and writer Dayan D'Souza is directing the play with his own dialogues.

The play was successfully staged in Dubai in April 2012 and in Udupi in January this year. All the actors who staged the first play in Dubai will be taking part in the Bangalore show.

Dubai’s successful entrepreneur Raju Francis Fernandes, MD of SPPE is the main sponsor for the Konkani drama in Bangalore. He was impressed with the first performance of the drama in Dubai and is now keen to support the drama in Bangalore as well.

The Bangalore event will be managed by veteran event director Denzil Fernandes. Denzil was the first organizer to take the late Wilfy Rebimbus and his group for the first time to the Gulf, apart from several other Konkani, Tulu, Kannada, Hindi artistes from Mangalore, Mumbai and Bangalore to UAE.

There will be only one show in Bangalore and tickets will be limited. Tickets for the drama will be released shortly all over in Bangalore. Due to limited seating at the auditorium early booking is advised.

Tickets will be priced at Rs 200 (silver class) and Rs 300 (gold class) only for the drama.

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Ami Nathllyaa Velaar Promo - A Thrilling Social Drama

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As we are preparing ourselves for the holy month of lent, KON-CAB invites you to join for one day Konkani Retreat by Rev. Fr. Ronald Cardoza on 17th February 2013(Sunday) at Ascension Church Hall.

It is a very special opportunity for us to grow in our relationship with God and to deepen our commitment to a way of life.

Dabazo 2012 was jointly organised by Konkani Catholic Sangh - Yeshwanthpur and Konkan Catholic Association - Mathikere

KONCAB bagged the second prize in the Inter-Association Carol Singing competition. KONCAB represented by Raj, Neri D'Silva, Jhonas D'Souza, Sunil D'Cunha and Arun Fernandes being the male Vocalists. The female vocals were presented by Mabel D'Cunha, Divya Quadros & Lavita Goveas. Pearl D'Cunha brought alive a fantastic medley on the keyboard.Neri D'Silva was the captain of this prize winning team aptly supported in a great way by Sunil D'Cunha

The competition was judged by a jury comprising of Rev.Fr.Jerome, Rev.Fr.Tellis & Mr.Santhosh Menezes all being talented Singers themselves.

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