This is the story of a man who availed every opportunity that came his way to experiment and do business and indirectly help the people in one way or the other. Late Robert Alva can be considered a true visionary entrepreneur of Belle who tried
It is indeed a matter of great pride and satisfaction for a family not only to witness but also be part of the growth of an institution, organization or even a small township like Belle. The D’Sa family that had migrated from Shirva to Mattar and later to Belle at the turn of the twentieth
Though born in a poor agriculturist’s family, Emmanuel D’Souza who later became famous as ‘Monnu Master’ served as a teacher for nearly forty years. In fact during the long life that God had granted him, 101 years, Monnu Master practically became a witness not only to
As the Belle parishioners celebrate the centenary year of the foundation of their parish, it would be worthwhile to recall the service rendered by some of the eminent lay people in the church in particular and in Belle village in general. While there is no
It is said that God calls people to his service in different ways. So was the case with Fr. Maurice D’Souza of Kodangala from Moodubelle who found God’s calling in a strange way. Certain tragic incidents in his neighbourhood prompted him to
The story of Sr. Regina Castelino belonging to the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate, popularly known as PIME has been quite adventurous and inspiring. Nurturing a desire to dedicate herself to a life in a religious congregation right from her
Few people excel in multiple spheres of life and make a distinct mark in the chosen field of their career. Here is one such person, Alphonso D’Costa who not only earned reputation as a dedicated and disciplined teacher of Mathematics but also a multi-
With saffron dress and long beard, Fr. Vasant who was on a holiday and had been to Moodubelle to attend a funeral presented an appearance of a die-hard ascetic. As my curiosity about this priest increased, i made up my mind to have an
He is young, dynamic and enterprising. Moreover, he is jovial, friendly and of helping nature. His name is Naveen Mendonca and has developed himself as a young entrepreneur running successfully his own business in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Sometimes back, Naveen was in Balakunje
In this centenary year of the foundation of the parish, Moodubelle is proud of some of the parishioners who have achieved responsible positions in society and religious life. The parish has produced a number of diocesan and religious priests as well as religious women who have been serving the church
Late Belle Padmavati Vittal Rao had been a household name few decades ago who brought far reaching reforms in the field of education. With formal education only up to third standard, Padmavati, as a young girl dreamt of acquiring further education
As the Teachers’ Day approaches, it would be appropriate to know about the teachers who have shaped the careers and lives of hundreds of students. In this respect the journey of one such teacher-John Baptist Miranda from his village at Bellur to different institutions
Belle Bhavani Rao was born on 1 June 1910 as the fifth child of Belle Kuppannayya and Lakshmiamma at their ancestral house at Devaragudde where Belle Sadananda Rao (Sadananda Master) and his family presently reside. While his parents and elder brothers and sisters called him
Being the last among ten children she was the darling of the family. However, after completing her education and teacher’s training course and even teaching for few years, she chose to join religious congregation, pursued teaching career as a
.jpg "Casmir Menezes: Seventy five years of fruitful and contented life")
Seventy five years of age is an important landmark in the life of an individual. And if the life had been fruitful and that of contentment, it would be the life that has been worth living for the person and a matter of great joy and happiness for his children and an occasion to manifest their love and affection towards their parent.
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