Chryssel Fernandes Bags 3rd Rank in Hindi Prachar Sabha Exam

Chryssel Fernandes, student of Little Rock Indian School, Brahmavar, bagged the third rank in the state in the primary examination conducted by South India Hindi Prachar Sabha with 92 marks.

She is the daughter of Christopher and Meera Fernandes of Barkur, now residing at Brahmavara and a student of local Hindi campaigner Vasudev Bhat.

Bennekudru Moodahadu Bridge ready for inauguration

The most awaited project of people around Barkur, the bridge between Bennekudru and Moodahadu Kudru built at a cost of Rs.2 Crores is almost ready for the inauguration.

People are happy that the project, though a bit slow, finally taking its shape. This new bridge along with Dr.Gabriel Fernandes Road cuts down the distance from Barkur to Sasthan to 5 kilometers as against the earlier 12 kilometers eliminating the necessity to travel to Brahmavar and then to Sasthan. The bridge also reduces the dependency on the boats to cross the river.

Pratibha Karanji at Barkur

Cluster level Pratibha Karanji (Fountain of Talents) held in Barkur Sri Vidyesha Vidyamanya National  English medium school at Heradi. recently.

“Art eases the life and artistic skills to be nurtured since childhood. The competitions like Pratibha Karanji are providing the best platform for such talents”, said Mr. B.M Somayaji while inaugurating the Pratibha Karanji Competitions.

B. Shantaram Shetty (President, Barkur Educational Society)presided over the inauguration. Jayaram Shetty, B. Sudhabar Rao, Headmistress Preethi Rekha, founder Head Master M.V.R. Acharya, Aroor Timappa Shetty were present on the dais.

Assistant teacher Prakash Acharya conducted the programme. Asha Banu, Cluster resource person thanked those who were responsible for organizing the event. The host school, Sri Vidyesha Vidyamanya National  English medium school secured 6 first places in primary, higher primary level and 16 first places in high school level and qualified for taluk level Pratibha Karanji competitions.

Kevin Misquith and Mile stone Band rock Barkur

As promised the energetic youth of ICYM Barkur with dynamic Kevin Misquith along with his band Milestone rocked Barkur on the Christmas evening. A full pledged music show after the gap of 10 years at the grounds of St.Peter’s Church Barkur left the music buffs in and around Barkur wanting for more with its shear variety of different genres of music tried in Konkanni.  Kevin Misquith was accompanied by Royston Pinto, Joshal D’souza and Ashwin Sequeira with vocals while the band Milestone with Jackson Noronha on keyboards, Patson Pereira on Drums, Clyde Lobo on lead guitar, Rikith Soans on Bass guitar and Ashwin on Acoustic guitar scored the back ground music

Songs written and composed by Kevin Misquith along with Poetries of eminent poets like Sahithya Academy award winner Melwyn Rodrigues, Kishoo Barkur, HM Pernal, Wilson Kateel, Clement Fernandes, Sanjay Borkar of Goa composed to tune and music by Kevin Misquith were performed.

Being the Christmas day, with a short stint of Christmas carols at the beginning, the show started spot on at 07.00 pm with the opening number Mhajea Anjaa performed soulfully by the leader Kevin set the mood for the evening, followed by Thak Din Than Din by Royston. Third song of the evening Kalij Mogaan Bharlam by Joshwil Ujire ensured a evening of different genres of music. The next three songs of the evening were well received with thunderous applause by the audience. Those songs were Thembe Thembe from the upcoming album of the same name, sung  by Kevin, Thoon mhanongo mhajem written by Kishoo, Barkur sung by Ashwin and the cult song Kenna Kenna, written by Wilson Kateel and sung by Royston Pinto. After the 3 songs Pokri Kalakar Group Cloyd and Joy took the stage for the first joke of the evening.

It was pleasing to see the crowd clapping and singing songs like Thoon Mhanon, Thembe thembe along with the band. The cult song Kenna Kenna which won the best lyricist for the poet Wilson Kateel at the Global Music Awards, was sung by Royston sent the youngsters in the crowd crooning along with the singer.

A short game of guessing the popular tunes played by the band was conducted by Clement, was won by Franklin Fernandes. He got a copy of the album Hee Jinn by Kevin. Cloyd and Joy duo continued their rib tickling comedy acts.

In a short break Kevin Misquith was presented with a bouquet by Rev Fr Alban D'Souza, Parish Priest along with Mrs Eugene Quadros, Vice President of the Parish Council. ICYM animators Herald DSouza and Noreen Lobo, President Austin DAlmeida and Franklin Fernandes were present on the stage.

A medley of popular Konkani songs like Kalzanth ullas barla, Rosalina, Suryachim Kirnam, Claudia, Molbar Chandrem, Kontar Korun, Mog Tuzo Kitlo Ashelo were very nostalgic for the elders present in the crowd.

Pavlle, written by Sahithya Academy Winner Melvyn Rodrigues with scintillating performance by Kevin Misquith sent the crowd into roaring applause. Thovlem Kaliz a poem by Kishoo, Barkur , composed by Kevin was sung by Clement. Next song Kan Kan Kangna written by Wilson Kateel and sung by Royston Pinto stirred the souls of the crowd with the meaningful lyrics. Kalza thar by Kevin and Royston duo kept the crowd asking for more.

The last song of the evening Hee Jeenn performed by Kevin was the best one which gave Goosebumps to the audience. It was a amazing concert with young talent on display. The show was quite different from regular Konkani nites, it was like a western band performing with melodious and energetic music in a very casual way which was liked by all. 

The crowd went into dancing frenzy for round of non stop baila numbers at the end of the show.

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ICYM all set to rock Barkur with Kevin Misquith and the Milestone at Christmas

The dynamic youth of Barkur, organized under the banner of ICYM have carved a niche for themselves in the history of Barkur for the last 35 years. With their motto of “Leadership through service” they have come a long way contributing to the overall development of youngsters in Barkur and many trained by this movement are thriving in diversified fields in all walks of the life. The association has marked two important milestones by celebrating its Decennial and Silver Jubilee years with grandeur and the legacy continues.

The music lovers in and around Barkur are in for a delightful treat presented by the ICYM Barkur, lead by the dynamic President Austin D’Almeida and the talented Franklin Fernandes,  Vice President of ICYM Udupi District Council. This year the ICYM youngsters have joined hands with ‘The Milestone’ band to rock your world on 25^th December, the Christmas day.

‘Kevin Misquith and The Milestone band’ is one of the most youthful, dynamic and talented music bands of Mangalore. The Milestone has carved out a place for itself in the hearts of Konkani Music Buffs despite the fact that the band came into existence barely a year ago, in 2009.

The Milestone has always enthralled the audience with their performances ranging from soft ballads, disco, rock, pop, folk, fusion to foot tapping Baila numbers. Milestone plays all kinds of genres with a blend of coastal essence to go with it. The Konkani music on the west coast of India particularly from Mangalore and Goa is the soul of the band.

Milestone would not intend to have any barrier of language to it, but Konkani language and music is their first love and always is their priority.

Kevin Misquith, Lead vocalist, a well known singer and composer, is the main force behind the formation of Milestone Music band. He is popular among the Konkani music lovers around the world. Making his appearance in the Konkani music scene at a very young age, he has performed consistently since his entry into the music field.

Kevin Misquith released his first Konkani debut album, ‘Rupnem’ in 2004. Following the huge response for his debut album, he released yet another Konkani hit album ‘Tuji Yaad’ in 2007. His latest Konkani rock album, ‘He Jeen’ in 2008, was an instant hit with overwhelming response from the Konkani and Non-Konkani music lovers, and was a huge success. ‘He Jeen’ won the ‘Best lyricist’ award for the cult song ‘Kenna Kenna’ and was also nominated in the best composition category at the Global Konkani Music Awards. He not only has recorded these music albums but also has staged several music shows.

Arguably, the band's secret weapon is their dual vocalists; Kevin Misquith and Royston Pinto who are magnetic as they reel off undeniable hits like ‘Mhajea Anjaa’ ‘Thak din dinna’ etc. They throw the audience's devotion back and forth between themselves, mixed in with their teasing and playful wit, that leaves the fans without a moment to gasp for breath. Lead Guitarist Ashwin Sequeira enhances the magic with his voice. Jackson Noronha, the man on the keyboard, and bassist Rikith Leonard Soans also provide the confident, stable groundwork needed to create such a successful musical uprising. Patson Pereira, is a talented musician on the drums, hailing from a family of musicians he not only plays the drums but is also well versed in playing instruments like the Guitar, Piano etc is an asset of the band.

Apart from the hit numbers of the past, the music concert in Barkur will also host the songs from the upcoming album “Thembe Thembe”. The album is set to be released in Jan 2012, features  lyrics from the most eminent  Konkani poets of recent times which include the likes of Melwin Rodrigues, Kishoo Barkur, HM  Pernal, Wilson Kateel, Sanjay Borkar, and Kevin himself.  Kevin Misquith has composed the music for the album while various accomplished music arrangers like Darrel Mascarenhas, the recent recipient of Best Music Arranger award at ‘Soad-3 International’ Global Konkani Music Awards, along with Patson Pereira-Jackson Noronha duo,  Ashwin Xavier Pinto, Dolwin Mendonca, Roshan D’souza, and Rony Coates  have arranged the music. To purchase a copy of the album, you can write to ‘thembethembe@gmail.com’.

The show starts promptly at 6.30 P.M., on the grounds of St.Peter’s church. It may be recalled here that the last full fledged musical nite by an established artist that was staged at this venue was the ‘Wilfy Nite’ on the Christmas day, as a part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of ICYM Barkur, organized by the Silver Jubilee Committee in the year 2002. So why wait? Join the ICYM for an elegant evening of celebration and dancing, with a live band.

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