Good job done.Jana seveye janardana seve.Nice to see santhosh allwyn on the pic.

Dear Anil, thanks for the superb travelogue with interesting details and beautiful pictures. There is no doubt that China is emerging as a modern economic giant. The pictures of the cities indicate the rising power of China.

CONGRATS HM ALL THE BEST.........

Dr. Eugene, an interesting article... thank you for the same...

Childhood memories.....Beautifull article

Dear Fr. Denis, thank you very much for your magnanimity in offering your land and showing compassion towards the children of the nomads. Much as i would have liked to accept your offer and do the needful in favour of such children, i regret my inability to do so because of my involvement in a more useful commitments in hand at present. Dr. Eugene also shares my views.

I need a ration card, please assist me to get it

Realy Good one Godwin, enjoyed reading it was realy sweet momries of our childwood great remembernce
"but now i came to know how naughty you were"
hope may god give you more talants to write more and more god bless you

Politics apart, which is better? To pump sea water 10-15 miles from nearest non-fishing sea area to Niddodi and back again? Or to transmit ultra high voltage electrical power towards the malnadu from near port on the coast? Assuming regional demand will rise above 1200MW capacity of UPCL. I think this group has a point.

Rs 1500 per kg for baalemeen in Kolkata? A profitable business opportunity, that!
I buy for Rs 120~150 a kilo in Qatar. It comes from Burma. In fact, Bengalis from border areas near Burma taught me to cook and relish it.

"Hail ...."?
Hmmm. heard that before.
like in Hail Hitler..
Modi s cause will lose if that word is used oftener. Use Modi ki jai ho!

Wonderful article by Dr. Eugene and equally good comments. I must admit Fr. Denis s heart is so compassionate and his thinking is worth gold. However, nomads are very difficult to mould into discipline. Let them go on and move on. Making them settle down with best of intensions may create more harm than good to local surroundings. It may add more problems to the existing one. Nomads and Kallu Kutties have attributed to increasing crime rate. If you provide them land or house they may sell it and move on due to their habit and attitude.
On the other hand it is a noble gesture to offer big time help by Fr. Dennis towards the development of less fortunate human beings.
We need honest NGOs to dedicate towards such cause. At local level it may be difficult to find leadership and ownership to such cause on long term basis.

Dear HM Pernal, congratulations on the inauguration of the new office of Kittall at Mangalore. There is no doubt that under your editorship Kittall will develop into a successful and model Konkani website.

Hi Who cares for ivy league universities which were built with dirty opium drug money of the drug runners, ex-owners of British East India Company- Rothschild ! WTE ( waitress turned empress ) is the reason why Subramaniam Swamy was insulted by Ivy league Harward university. And now Ivy league Wharton has insulted Narendra Modi. Ivy league Cambridge dished out fake degrees to AKD ( akkal ka dushman ) Ivy league Columbia university was used by Rothschild to educate BR Ambedkar, before he was unleashed to divide "India"s Hindus. WTE ( waitress turned empress ) have given red carpet welcome to our ex-masters whom we drove out in 1947, by introducing FDI in multi-brand retail. Punch into Google search DIRTY SECRETS OF BOSTON TEA PARTY VADAKAYIL The west is scared that if Modi comes to power India will become no 1 country in the world in just 2 decades. Capt ajit vadakayil ..

Narendra Modi becoming Prime Minister of India? Just a dream and it will remain as dream itself. Ruling India BJP ki bas ki baat nahi hai!

Pl.tell me the calculation of maturity of sum assured gaurented.

Thanks Godwin for this wonderful memories. yes those were the beautiful but simple days and we enjoyed them thoroughly, no tension, no worries, we played with what available, ate what we got and content with that. Beautiful narration. All the best..for more articles.

Congrats HM on inauguration of new office which is need of the hour as the popularity of Kittall grows rapidly.

Wishing you and kittall all the best and let konkani develop and flourish through Kittall for ever.

Dear Readers,nice pictures captured by Dr.Eugene.i just want to say please read and enjoy the pictures, please dont think about impossible things in Deveragudde.even our neighbouring country wants Indian state kashmir but its imposible......

Childhood memories rekindled after reading the narrations in kannada script of konkani language.Lucky are those who have experienced such life with lots of physical exercise,lots of organic and rich food and lots of acrobatic with Laatt,swimming and many other games.Great Read!!!!

With great respect and love to Rev Fr Denis , I endorse the view expressed here above by Philip Mudartha , Qatar, today,Sun, March-3-2013, 8:34. Philip Sir rightly pointed out that , until the parents are motivated and convinced how education will empower their children , it is very difficult.

I fully agree with Philip. Starting an institution is not a problem. Sustaining it is a problem. After reading the article in TOI a couple of days back about the "research" done by Canadian researchers about Mother Theresa s work and the crap written by the commentators made my blood boil. What made me cool down was the fact that I am a christian and all the adverse comments etc are part and parcel of a christian life.

A flash back on the life styles of people who lived some three decades or so ago, a life style which helped them to live to a very advanced age. Their best exercising machine was "latt" used to draw water to the fields. People had no blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes. Thanks Godwin. Well written in a different genre.

I wish humanitarian concern of Denis padryab about education and his unprecedentedly generous gesture of offering his land for the charitable cause well, under the local luminaries like Eugnebaab, Innaab, Tejju-bai, and others who widely known capable people.
But however, noble the intention is and capable the likely trustees are, the solution suffers from a basic flaw. It does not address the parents. A solution does not work until the parents are motivated and convinced how education will empower their children. The government education department must support schooling of such children. It must issue exemption from attendance in a prescribed location and one school in any given year.
The more pressing need in the region is to stop child labor in quarries dotting the villages of the Grama. The quarry workers children must get into local schools. The contractors who hire and camp them at the quarries are callous. The locals are not supportive. Additionally, there are cultural issues that plague Hindu community. They have a tendency to politicize and threaten benefactors. Hence, local leadership of Grama, Taluka and Jilla must be seized of the subject.

good story on the nomadic life..in pics i can see butter cat fish (baalemeen) this has market in Kolkatta as it has medicianal values. In kolkatta one kg of Butter cat fish get more Rs 1500 in seasons.

Really touching human interest story with focused pics Dr Eeugene. Eye opener and soul stirring narrative.

Congratulations to Ms. Wilma Bantwal on being conferred with the Kittal Yuva Puroskar . Besides editing one of the best Konkani literary websites, HM Pernal is promoting young talents with such recognition. Happy to see a number of eminent personalities in the audience. Also pleased to see my neighbour and friend Fr. Denis Castelino receiving Editor s Choice Award for his essay Mojo Baab Raymond Castelino which i had read with great interest and nostalgic memories. Dear HM keep up the good work that you are doing...

i want to apply ration card plz help me my cell no 9448041303 plz call.. thanku regard Shekhar

please inform me the amount entitled after investing minimum amount in the scheme i.e. 60000/-

Dear Dr.Eugin, I felt very very sorry to read the fate of the children of the nomadic fishermen at Belle River. Though the church Higher Elementary School is celebrating its centenary and first grade collage is started I feel it is a shame and disgrace to the catholic community, our usual unconcern and insensitivity to the unfortunate 'Anavim Yawehe'. The pain is still deeper because the situation is in my own St.Thoams word. I suggest that a boarding house be opened for children in such situation. I have a 20 cents of land at Devara Gudde close to the river given to me by my parents. I am prepared to place it at your disposal, if you think of some project to rehabilitate and educate such children. Humanitarians like you and Com. Jerom Castileno being from my word and since my plot is adjacent to your house I am sure with the involvement of the ward people under the dynamic Gurukarn Thejju Bai, Ignatius Monies, Janet Castelino and a host of others. THIS HUMANITARIAN SEVA be launched forthwith. Thank you for opening our eyes Fr.Denis Castelino

The pictures enhance the nostalgic feature which I earlier read in Suvaad. Godwin and I met in Dubai two months back. And we talked including about change. Change is inevitable. Nothing is permanent, Change is. Change makes us insecure. Then we find solace in waking down the memory lane for comfort and blissful feel. Such a human action is essential for a reset of our feelings about change, and to accept the reality of today, which will change tomorrow. This feature produced nostalgia in me, and motivated me to live the present and work for a better future.

Congrats to Wilma for bagging this prestigious konkani literature award. Also thanks to kittall for initiating this award to encourage young writers. All the best for Wilma for her future.

The author says:.. He is an honest and straightforward person and never hesitates to criticize. While many admire his guts, some cannot stand him and in the process he has been targeted and criticized but he never flinches as he has nothing to worry and stands by what he thinks right".
This is remarkable trait. Let me commend HM for setting fiercely frank and fearless direction for Kittall. However, there is a more commendable human trait: how Kittall and HM will take criticism of him/policy. I suggest that Kittall/individual writer whose missio is social change has to demonstrate willingness to publish the other view. Every issue has two views or more, like the sides of a coin. The journalistic standards must be elevated by publishing both views. Editor does not have to agree to every view he compiles. Reader has a mind of his own. Over four decades of my reading journals from this region, I found that writers do not stomach positive and negative criticism. Fiso khalem boroita, they say. Great article, well said, keep it up is only what writers expect and digest. In national and international medium, abuses are hurled at writers. Such abuse is also healthy for mature writer.

I truly enjoyed reading the article from Godwin Dsouza. Wonderful memories of yester years, for any young lad who has gone through that phase in their life (including myself!) but for the new generation it is going to be one-way traffic and that is modern gadgets! as the author rightly pointed out in this memorable (Udaas) article.

The entire Konkani language articles, poems / kavithas which have been published on BV recently and quite a few are on the pipeline especially from Fr. Dennis Castelino (Kolva saib). It goes to show that there are some very good creative Konkani writers who can really contribute on BV with innovative Konkani articles. Nice and meaningful poem dear Baptist. Waiting for the next one!!!

Great memories Godwin! Keep it up. I enjoyed it!

Good one Godwin, most of us had most of the nostalgic experiences that you have beautifully narrated.

I am really glad to say to be a student of this school...I really miss all those days...thank you father from bottom of my heart..!!!

I also like their decision. After death who knows what will the future if u donate body to hospital students studing what is in side body. if students studies they will save others life ,now a days 95% are not donating body to hospital .i also decided to donate my body to Kasturba hosital but my family members oppose this matter .just thinking how to arrange .no my family members giving a sign to the hospitals formate.will thinking .see what will going on .

Any foreign Airlines starting their flight to Mangalore and Goa is most needed travel facility We appreciate whoever take the initiative.

Interesting write up for a change. Are these the only people who raise up their hands to heaven and pray "give us THIS DAY our DAILY BREAD"? Pun apart, the "fishy" catch reminded me of my early years in Boliye when we used to catch fish using fishing lines during rainy season when the river was over flowing, different types of nets like "gora bale" and "gali bale" when the water was static and full, petromax and "adep" during summer and so on and so forth. Waiting to read about the cheerful "kollva saib" and about his physically challenged daughter who used to ferry us across.

Sir John your creative article and news is very interesting and the comments readers give is worth reading We from London try any airlines interested to fly Man galore via. gulf I agree and support the comments made by Mr. Sam Sunder Rao I know him he is working for Kuwait DGCA.regards

Although Nomadism has been a way of life for many groups, it is on the decline. Bringing these nomads in to mainstream of society is a difficult task although some state governments do make an effort but still in vain, the reasons being the nomads enjoy their carefree life style without worrying too much about their children’s future. So then the only question remains do they clean up before they leave? Not entirely I guess!!! Very good article and very well known location Dr. Dsouza, hence I was pleasantly surprised to read it on BV! Eagerly looking forward to the forthcoming article ˜Kolovâ in Konkani by Fr. Denis Castelino, where I had some nostalgic memories to share with.

Konkani literature poet and good orator speaker Manadiek H M Pernal thumka Namasker ani bore magtha thumi karche kaam konkani katheer ami thuka abhari, mosthu sangh amche k0nkaniche assat zalare thumve kital.com Konkani katheer samarpela thuka kandhith lokachi komaok ani sahakar meltholon LONG LIVE KITAL.COM Robatam Karamagar.

I became a well-wisher category Kittall family member in August last year. At that time, I wrote quite a long letter to HM with my views on Konkanni literary scene. I also gave a few practical suggestions about survival in this cut-throat business of serving . In brief, my advice is to shed the serving mindset and emerge as an entrepreneur. Servants get fired someday. Only hard-nosed value creators rule.
HM has successfully roped in some of the surviving gifted literati of my generation. He has alienated some of the surviving best. That is normal, because he is not the best but a gifted one. Alienation is good because it sets up factions and poles, filters the sand from sugar and differentiates the best from the gifted. The best sell, while the gifted create and innovate. But the gifted perish unlike the best. The best have longer shelf lives and bigger readership in their time. Remember Van Gogh died on a pauper but now is regarded with awe!
It is a choice that we should make: should you pay for gifted or go with the best. I have least patience with the best.

Belle vision team and their article and news made me not miss this sight everyday. good work. Regarding Sam S Raos comments is the reminder to our Karnataka regions associations to approach the concerned authorities and submit the memorandum to start the flight to Goa Mangalore Calicut.We in mangalore request our Gov. to permit the foreign Airlines start the flight. Mangalore International Airport now fully met all the IATA requirements and International Airport standers So guys start now.

Mr. H.M.Pernal very good writer orator speaker poet and most determined person. His dedicated self work for Konkani literature and other related work will be honored recognized by our community .It will be shortly reach to a ht high I wish Kital.com will become one of the leading .com of our time good work carry on.

Very intersting article dear Eugine Bab. As Phillip pointed out we had several visitors in the past and we used call them " Ghatagar " and their main job was fortune telling the fooling the people to earn some coins. However as time passed they all disappeared until you found group in Belle. Sadly though their children are not allowed to educate and loosing the great opportunity to become the normal citizens of our country. Hopefully, in the future they will or forced to do so. Thanks for this new find and good article.

Very good decision by venkatesh nayak couple.encourage others also to do the same.

Wilma dear, you are doing very good work to our Konkani society. wish you good luck in all your work you do keep it up. we are proud of you.