Mr. James, really good attempt to spell out the meaning of the Monthi Fest and the traditions that is being followed and it’s history.
As you rightly said, the sight goes first towards the pictures of flowers, then on your article. do continue.....Interesting.

I am of the opinion, one of the meanings of Novem Jevan is to share and show the unity and solidarity with in THE FAMILY.

" BHAGI MONTHI SAIBINICHEM FEST "

Congratulations and best wishes, let the smiles on the faces of all those gain knowledge under your leadership brighten the same way like the smile in your face after hearing this new challege!!

Congrats Dr.Nery Cornelio. Its right choice that CBE to give a chance to local esteemed person and also Alumni Secretary at present. All the best Dr. Nery.

Dear Dr. Neri cornelio, Congratulations and Best wishes from Alfred Crasto and fly, Nairobi Kenya.

Neri,

You are an able leader. I am sure, under your leadership Milagres College certainly will achieve greater heights in the years to come. Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavors.

Mr. Mrs. Nelson Saldanha fly, Mumbai

Dear Dr. Nery Cornelio,
Wish you all the very best.
Braan Fly., Kemman

Congratulations and good luck

Its a great news indeed!!!!
Sometime back heard Rev. Fr. Xavier Gomes will succeed Fr. Fred as Principal. Its a right decision by CBE to give a chance to a native and a old studend of the same Institution, all the very best to you Dr. Carnelio....We the ex students of Milagres College expect the alma mator to rise to greater heights in quality education in this locality.....

P. ARCHIBALD FURTADO, BARKUR.

Congratulations and may God Bless You in your new post.

IT IS NOT 8 DAY NOVENA. NOVENAS ALWAYS FOR 9 DAYS

Congratulations and all the best Dr. Neri - Vincy Ex-milagrean, Muscat, Oman.

Congratulations Dr. Neri Cornelio, May God Bless you in your new challege to take Milagres College to Greater Hieghts in South Kanara.

Congrats DR.NERI CORNELIO. Its a great news for us Ex-Students of Milagres College. I am sure as a Principal, you will bring Milagres College to one of the Top Colleges in South Kanara. May God shower his Blessings on you. All the Best.

Congratulations, its a great achivement, keep it up and God Bless You

Congratulation and best wishes for you the future studies.

Roney dsouza fly dubai.

Great achievement dear. Hard work and determination always pays off. Your clock starts ticking from now onwards. Wish this clock will show you only the best times. God Bless. Uncle Patric, Aunt Adeline, Cousins Aroma and Athina.

nice, Congrats

Congratulations, keep it up. Happy to know you are best student.

Nice to see all children with flowers . I miss my childhood days . the fun and enjoyment we had . the present generation is too busy with gadgets

From Home to home, and heart to heart,
From one place to another

The warmth and joy of EID,
Brings us closer to each other.

Eid Mubarak

Thank GOD i dont have to lick a GOR** *** for a living.

Bill Gates Quotes:
1. 640K ought to be enough for anybody.

2. Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.

Have you ever heard of the term "White Elephant"?

Congratulations to Aquilline on securing the best of result. I also congratulate her parents, specially my schoolmate and good friend Edwin Lewis. Best wishes to her in her future studies.

nice pic.......

Hi Jossey: I have neither made fun of India, nor praised USA, nor vice versa. I have no intention to bite the hand that raised me or feeds me presently. All I can say to you is, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I still do not know how to put in writing how an elephant looks. Lots of dogs bark at the elephant..though.. Do elephants care?. Thats the way its. Oh, yes, laugh baba laugh..

Hi Ancy D’Souza: I am thrilled to read that you do acknowledge (others traditions) that, on this Monthi fest day, people eat vegetarian dishes, and some eat fish too. (Your ref." ಸಗ್ಳ್ಯಾ ಕುಟ್ಮಾ ಸಾಂಗಾತಾ ರಾಂದ್ವಯೆಚೆಂ ನೊವೆಂ ಜೆವಾಣ್ (ಥೊಡಿಂ ಮಾಸ್ಳೆಚೊ ಪ್ರಯೋಗ್ ಕರ್ತಾತ್) ಜೆಂವ್ಚೆಂ ಕಾರ್ಯೆಂ ಆಸಾ." From the age of 4, to 17, on this day of Monthi Fest, I caught fish, cleaned, (cooked by mom) and ate, but never bought!" All the vegetables were grown in our own yard. I even ate shikary-bird meat, shot on the same day! A timely, and very informative article to highlight the evolution/history of Monti Fest. A few references would have been helpful. Happy thanksgiving and Monthi Fest combined to you all who read this,.....
Thank you indeed.

@James Fernandes, Barkur/Chicago.
You have conveniently ducked my questions and I know you don’t have any answers. Thank you for your concern. My family is fine and kindly stop making fun of India. We also know how deep in shit your USA is. Have a nice day.

Congratulations Aquilline . You have made your parents and Alma Mater Proud :) All The Best .

Excellent presantation, keep it up I feel poud of the arrengments as well the presantation on web, may God bless you and our Kokani Chatholic camunity.Also who have worked, donated for this butiful event.

With love
From Sultanate of Oman.

Congrats

I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid
May Allah Accept our good deeds, forgive our
Transgressions and ease the suffering of all
peoples around the Globe

Eid Mubarak

Oscar fernandis has done nothing to the people .He used the brand Minority for his selfish deed .If any other person had the luck which he had definetly ther would have been tremendous improvement ..what a waste electing this person..

Congratulations Aquilline,On behalf of Corporation Bank,Rep office,Dubai,we congratulate you and your parents.Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavours.
regards.T.Annadurai

Jossey: I wish I could put Irene to sleep, by singing "Irene, goodnight, Good night Irene," What you have mentioned is true, as in CNN; and such episodes are all the more true if you are affected. My heart goes out to all those who are affected, and may they be given strength to face the situations, especially your known ones. Actually, prosperity is a re-cycling commodity.... There is no electricity, and the food can go stale within two days, just as fish and guests. Reminds me of my good old, olden days, when I had no refrigerator, no electricity, no TV, no radio, no phonograph, no ball point pen, no running water, no phone, no computer/shoes, no tar roads, no bridges, no car, no train, no wings, etc. The will to survive will survive! My daughters used to tell me, "Why we have to walk to school without shoes, when we have cars and plenty of shoes?!! This is the mind set. "How did you live? they ask me; "Well, I am here! girls!" Just last week there was no electricity in my house for two days, and all I heard was, "You are the man of the house! Do something to get electricity.!" Yes, folks, thats the way its. Sing my friends, and laugh, for laughter keeps the doctor away...

Nice article, India Miss Mother Teresa...

@ James, Tell us about Hurricane Irene and what is happening in NY and NJ. Is it true 3 million homes are without power? Eight people have died. This hurricane has stirred up seven-foot waves, and forecasters warned of storm-surge danger on the coasts of Virginia and Delaware, along the Jersey Shore and in New York Harbor and Long Island Sound. Across the Northeast, drenched by rain this summer, the ground is already saturated, raising the risk of flooding as well as the danger of trees falling onto homes and power lines. My family is right now in NJ and I am concerned. Can you tell us about what is happening in US and their problems of economy / unemployment / debt trap? We would also love to laugh baba laugh.

Dear Uncle Fly,
May the loving memories of one who meant so much to you bring peace and comfort to your heart and ease your sorrows too.... For the memories you cherish though they sometimes bring a tear, will help you feel Auntys love is always very near. With prayers, Romeo, Susan, Veeda, Queenie, Dynie Fly.

This reminds me of an old song:
"SHE WENT INTO THE WATER (To the tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic)

She went into the water and she got her toes all wet.
(Repeat twice)
But she didnt get her (clap) (clap) wet, yet
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
(Repeat twice)
She didnt get her (clap) (clap) wet yet

Add in succession: toes, ankles, calf, knees, and thigh. Then end with this verse:

She went into the water and finally got it wet.
(Repeat twice)
Yes, she finally got, it wet, yet
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
(repeat twice)
Yes, she finally got her bathing suit wet, yet ...

The water that sustains life can drown you too. Choice is yours....

Some people are dying of draught, (lack of water) and some people are drowning, (too much of water); and yet they tell me that "We are created equal!......" Yes, my shadow, laugh...

Congratulations Aquilline! happy to hear the great news!. Also Congratulations to Edwin and Clara. we are very proud of your success.
Rolan/Rianna/Nancy/Walter lewis

Congratulations!!! Keep it up. As mentioned earlier this was expected. Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavours. God Bless. Best Wishes from Aunty Juliana, Cousin Sunil/Reena and Dave.

Karnataka was very peaceful during Congress Rule.

Its not perampalli it should be parampalli in Saligrama

Powerful last words of a Lady who gave up her life: "In her suicide note, Shubhangi stated, “I am committing suicide for the demand of redeeming the country from corruption. The poor are starving, which I cannot see. They do not get adequate wages. Even in private companies, wages are low and dearness is increasing. I can eat and survive on jawar from the farm. But those who have no farmland are suffering pangs of starvation. The poor have dreams that they will meet their requirements after they get employment. But even for getting employment, money is demanded. From where will they get money?"
Folks: From where will they get money? Why people die using suicide bombs? Why people kill or let get killed for a cause? The nail that protrudes gets hammered down. The crab that wants to venture out, gets pulled down. They will see that poor are always kept poor, by labeling them as , "Certified Stupids." Yes, there is a fish called Candiru that,"It is true that there is a fish-like parasite that can swim up through your urine stream into your urethra" Do not go there! Judas took thirty coins, and then he hung himself.But this lady was not corrupt. Laugh, laugh, when people are suffering.

This article:, "The miracle that was Mother Teresa by Navin Chawla; originally published by "The Hindu"?; is graciously and thankfully reproduced here by "Kemmannu.com". To understand the richness of this article, what can I say, except that one has to read it. Please read thus you can taste, smell, and feel.

What an irony, The Hindu and a NON_christian Chawla has to write this. Yes, atleast I can read it!

Once, I read a joke." A nun asked John Paul II, "Why women cannot be priests, celebrate Mass and hear confession...etc.." John Paul asked her "OK, this is a test. hear my confession..." "My dear mother it has been 28 hours since my last confesstion. This early morning, I slipped out of the Vatican, visited my favorite lady and my son...." The nun stormed out of the confessional, Screaming; "What a wicked Pope we have, he has an illegitimate child.. etc. etc.."

All the doors were locked, HE stopped the nun, and told her, "This is why you cannot hear a confession." "You can’t keep a secret; nor keep your mouth shut."
No folks, the nun was not Mother Theresa......This is 200 year old joke, I guess....

Oscar Fernandes, M.P. senior Congress leader is bestowed Nelson Mandela Award; Punjab Newsline Network; Wednesday, 09 September 2009; Reference: http://punjabnewsline.com/content/oscar-fernandes-mp-senior-congress-leader-bestowed-nelson-mandela-award; The award was presented by Dr. Charles Steele Jr. a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement in America and the president and CEO of SCLC, the Atlanta based organization co-founded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oscar Fernandes MP was bestowed this award for his heroic promotion of minority rights and outstanding service to the nation.
This Award in the field of advocacy for minority causes is an honor given to individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements in promotion of minority affairs. The award commemorates the sacrifices of Nelson Mandela who suffered jail and various forms of repression to champion the causes of his people. The award also records his great strength in forgiving and reconciliation in an effort to unite the country. I do not know his contributions, at least, but this much I know for sure: There wast a single car in the Parish of Barkur in 1955, but today there is traffic jam.

@James, Oscars last election as you mentioned was 1996, now we are in 2011 people just started calculating what are the benefits to the public for representing so long and nothing there to highlight, Is someone has something to highlight for Oscar achievements in his constituency ??. I am sure no one! So Oscar cannot win from this constituency if he contests again.

List of The Worlds Most Powerful People 2011 (top 11)
# Individual Office / Position
1
Anna Hazare Political Reformer
2
Hu Jintao
President of the People’s Republic of China

3
Barack Obama
44th President of the United States

4
Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al Saud
6th King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

5
Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister of Russia

6
Benedict XVI
265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church

7
Angela Merkel
Chancellor of Germany

8
David Cameron
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

9
Ben Bernanke
14th Chair of the Federal Reserve

10
Sonia Gandhi
President of the Indian National Congress, Member of Parliament, India

11
Bill Gates
Co-Chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, founder and chairman of Microsoft

I found this info on internet: "Oscar Fernandes (born 27 March 1941) is an India politician, a senior Indian National Congress leader and AICC General Secretary. He was the Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment in Dr. Manmohan Singh’s first UPA government in India. He was elected to the 7th Lok Sabha in 1980 from Udupi constituency in Karnataka. He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 1984, 1989, 1991 and 1996 from the same constituency. Later, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1998. He was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2004. He was a Union Minister from 2004–2009, holding a number of portfolios such as Statistics and Programme Implementation, NRI Affairs, Youth and Sports Affairs and Labour and Employment."
If he has NOT DONE any good deed for his constituency, how does he get re-elected, again again, and again? He must have done something good, without making a mountain out of a mole!.... His Biodata also can be found in the internet...