Mangalore: 'Sangeeth Saanz' to mark centenary celebrations of Bendore Church

Mangalore,To mark the week-long centenary celebrations of St Sebastian Church, Bendore the parishioners will host a centenary 'Sangeeth Saanz' on Thursday January 16 at 6 pm at the church grounds. The show will present singers from Bendore parish of the yesteryears. The songs have been composed by eminent singers such as VJP Saldanha, Vally Vas, Harry Gerry Delima, Austin D'Souza and Claud Pais. Sangeeth Samrat Henry D'Souza and Konkan Kalashree Claud D'Souza will enthrall the audience with their classic songs. Comedian Dolla along with Leslie Rego will entertain the crowd with a generous dose of humour. They will also be joined by Rita Fernandes, Arun Noronha and Simon Pinto. Clement Lobo, Munita Veigas, Anna D'Souza, Galdin D'Souza, Asha Menezes, Clarita, Renston, Archi Fernandes, Kiran Menezes etc  will be the main vocal voices for the show. Natya Vidhushi Shaila Kamath has choreographed a few dances which will be presented by CAL of Bendore and a senior group of the parish. parish. They either reside or used to reside in the vicinity. Music duo Pappan and Joswin will provide the music. Vernon D'Souza will be host the start of the event while the musical show will be compered by Leslie Rego. The highlight of the event will be that most of the artistes (except two musicians) are from Bendore  Fr Mark Walder will grace the occasion as chief guest. Entry to the event will be free and the organizers are expecting a packed audience

Infosys ex-board member V Balakrishnan joins Aam Aadmi Party

In a surprise move, V Balakrishnan, who stepped down as Board member of software behemoth Infosys recently creating ripples in the corporate circles, has joined the Aam Admi Party.

"Yes I have become the member of AAP, have got the confirmation today," Balakrishnan told PTI with his move to dabble in politics coming three weeks after his sudden exit from India's second largest software services exporter.

"They (AAP) have revolutionised politics in this country, I'm fascinated with it," Balakrishnan said.

Announcing Balakrishnan's exit on December 20 as member of the Board and from services of the Company, Infosys had said the resignation is effective December 31, 2013.

Balakrishnan, who joined Infosys in 1991 and later became its chief financial officer, was said to be a top contender to the post of Chief Executive Officer.

In response to a question whether he was looking for a full time political career along with business commitments, he said, "In future, I think so....; I think I will be able to manage both."

Balakrishnan, soon after his exit from Infosys, had said he was waiting for SEBI's approval for his private equity fund, which he has formed along with former Infosys executive Mohandas Pai and former Wipro executive Girish Paranjpe.

To a question on contesting the Lok Sabha elections, he said, "It's too early to say anything about it." Balakrishnan was also the BPO head at Infosys as well as the Chairman of Infosys Lodestone, a global management consultancy firm.

Kasargod: Emirates Konkans confers Sadhana Award on Wilson Kayyar

Well-known artist Wilson Kayyar was conferred the maiden Sadhana Award instituted by Emirates Konkans Kasargod at a ceremony held at Bela Guest Hall here recently.

Fr Vincent D’ Souza, parish priest of Mother of Sorrows Church, Bela presided over the programme. Addressing the gathering, he said "We must try to retain our language and culture during this era of globalization. Humanity and art should go hand in hand

He congratulated Wilson Kayyar who he termed as the pride of Konkani community in Kasagod region.

Walter Nandalike, editor-in-chief of Daijiworld was present as the chief guest. "Artists need to be humble and down to earth. Wilson Kayyar has this quality in him, and that I why he is successful today."

He praised Fr Vincent D'Souza, whom he described as a 'man of development' for creating wonders wherever he rendered his service. "His vision for the education sector of this region is highly commendable. The success of the newly opened first grade college in Bela is an example of his vision," he said.

M C Kamaruddin, president of small scale industries, Radhakrishna K Uliyathadka, poet and journalist, Fr Victor D’ Souza, parish priest of Christ the King Church and advocate M S Thomas D’ Souza were present on the occasion.

Wilson Kayyar was presented a shawl, memento, bouquet and a cash prize. Acknowledging the honour, Wilson thanked Emirates Konkans Kasargod for recognising his talent and encouraging him to do more. He also thanked his family, especially his mother and wife, and parish priest of Kayyar, all the parishioners and his well-wishers.

Stany Bela introduced Wilson to the audience.

President of Emirates Konkans Kasargod Santosh Perla welcomed the gathering. Florine D’ Souza thanked. Secretary Stany Bela read the report. Raju Kidooru and Philomena Rodrigues compered the programme. There was a dance programme prior to the ceremony and a Tulu comedy drama ‘Kana Kattodchi’ at the end.

Emirates Konkans Kasargod is an association of members of parishes belonging to Kasargod region residing in the UAE