All set for Doha Goans May Ball dance on May 5

Overwhelming response for May ball dance from Doha Goans

Doha: Goa is one party destination where the sun never sets down, come rain or sun, the party atmosphere continues 365 days of the year.
Goans in Qatar missing out on the fun back home in the tiny resort-state will throw a party away of their own come May 5 at Ramada Plaza from 8.00 pm at Giwana hall.
People from the state have been known to break into a dance at the drop of the hat and music it is said runs in their veins. Musicians from Goa had put their stamp on the Bollywood industry and continue to do so.
Goans along with their fellow Indians and guests from other countries will have a chance to appreciate and dance to the tunes of two Goan bands in an cosmpolitian Qatar on Thursday. So it depends on each one, whether to break into a gig, share a hip or two or roll your hair down and dance to your heart’s content.
Black Slades along with Sharp will provide you with a wide variety of music choice – both for your dancing pleasure and those who have developed heavy feet – music to soothe your mind and rekindle your brain.
Delhi-based Black Slades one of the best bands have performed and entertained music lovers for the past 22 years in Indian capital. ‘BlackSlades’ have also done several musical shows overseas and
performed regularly in Indian cities like Chandigarh, Roorkhie, Jaipur, Goa, etc, besides Delhi. Catering to different types of people and listening tastes from rock concerts at colleges to hi-brow jazz
and pop dos, their repertoire is wide, flexible and they provide what the people want. BlackSlades have also worked with Apache Indian and Kailash Kher.

And those who wish to celebrate beauty, former Miss India and now Bollywood star Tanushree Dutta, will be the chief guest for the dine and dance.
Tanushre who started her Bollywood career with 'Chocolate' in 2005, and also stared in Aashiq Banaya Aapne, 36 China Town, Bhagam Bhaag, Risk, Good Boy Bad Boy, Raqeeb, Dhol, Speed, Mr. Fraud, Dus Kahaniyan, Sas Bahu Aur Sunsex, Rokda, Apartment, Ramaa, Khilladi (2011).


The charming and tall, Tanushree, who was crowned Miss India in 2004 also won the Miss Confidence and Miss Beautiful Smile awards, the year-old will be crowning the MayBall Queen.
The beauty pageant will be the highlight of the evening. The beauty pageant contestants win fabulous prizes. Spot prizes for Jive & Salsa Dancing Couples, Lucky Entrance, Novelty Dance Winners are the other highlights of the dine and dance by DGSC.

The MayBall Queen winner will be picked up during the beauty pageant which will be held on the occasion and will be judged by a panel of eminent persons from Qatar.

“So come and celebrate beauty and friendship - feel the spirit of great music, dine and rock to the beats of THE BLACKSLADES and 2 SHARP”, the organizers said.

Incidentally DGSC was the first Goan organization to start the May Ball dance under the leadership of Basil Couitnho in the late 90’s . For entry coupons Interested individuals are to contact:
55252098/55852766/55817812/55834390/55464820.
The proceeds of the dine and dance will go for the blind children in India, informed the DGSC.
DGSC which was revived in 2010 has also established a benevolent fun for needy Goans based in Qatar. Since it its revival the DGSC had an Inter-village football tournament, Goa Day and a Konkani tiatr.

Compere- Melwyn Fernandes
Creatively Different, Differently Creative

An English teacher by profession and a Compere by passion, Nelwyn Fernandes is creatively different and differently creative.
With more than twenty years in showbiz, Navelim-based Nelwyn is humble in saying “Let my performance speak for itself.”
The Goan is expected to set the tone at the May 5 Mayball of Doha Goans Sports Club at Ramada Plaza from 8.00pm onwards.
“I have gained valuable experience in preparation and presentation of speech. My work has been highly appreciated as I try to establish a harmonious rapport with my impressive personality and make a positive impact on the audience,” his Compere profile states.
Nelwyn is the ideal host and dost for different occasions in Goa.
“I am truly pioneering authentic and dynamic. I’ve applied my unique visionary spin to expand the vocabulary of modern emceeing. The ideal host and dost for your anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, parties, dances, games, shows, events etc.”
He is the most sought- after mesmerising voice which blends your footsteps with the music of the top most bands.
One who believes in enjoying the challenge of new situations and an ideal person to make a positive contribution towards any event.


Here is a brief account of recent mega events hosted by Nelwyn
 A regular Master of Ceremonies for the last six years with Lions Club International, New Year Ball. Duties entail selection of Lion Queen.
 Anchored Carnival Blast 2010, 2011 three days extravaganza by St. Sebastian Youth, Majorda. Booked for 2012, Feb. 19,20,21
 Moodsetter , X’mas Eve ’10, at Beira Mar Longuinhos Benaulim Beach.
 Entertained foreign and domestic tourists at Ronil Beach Resort, Baga, Goa for Christmas, New Year and Valentine Day dances. Booked in advance for San Joao fiesta.
 Hosted Traditional Musical Show by Friend’s Circle Sports and Cultural Club, Digas.
 Stage anchor at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao for Sonata Music School Annual Day 2011, run by Fr. Peter Cardozo, renowned musician of the Pilar Society.

All set for May ball dance in Qatar on May 5

All set for May ball dance in Qatar on May 5

Nelwyn Fernandes to rock Doha Goans Sports Club show in Qatar in May 5

Creatively different and differently creative.

English teacher by profession and a Compere by passion, Nelwyn Fernandes is creatively different and differently creative.
With more than twenty years in showbiz, Navelim-based Nelwyn is humble in saying “Let my performance speak for itself.”
The Goan is expected to set the tone at the May 5 Mayball of Doha Goans Sports Club at Ramada Plaza from 8.00pm onwards.
“I have gained valuable experience in preparation and presentation of speech. My work has been highly appreciated as I try to establish a harmonious rapport with my impressive personality and make a positive impact on the audience,” his Compere profile states.
Nelwyn is the ideal host and dost for different occasions in Goa.
“I am truly pioneering authentic and dynamic. I’ve applied my unique visionary spin to expand the vocabulary of modern emceeing. The ideal host and dost for your anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, parties, dances, games, shows, events etc.”
H e is the most sought- after mesmerising voice which blends your footsteps with the music of the top most bands.
One who believes in enjoying the challenge of new situations and an ideal person to make a positive contribution towards any event.


Here is a brief account of recent mega events hosted by Nelwyn
• A regular Master of Ceremonies for the last six years with Lions Club International, New Year Ball. Duties entail selection of Lion Queen.
• Anchored Carnival Blast 2010, 2011 three days extravaganza by St. Sebastian Youth, Majorda. Booked for 2012, Feb. 19,20,21
• Moodsetter , X’mas Eve ’10, at Beira Mar Longuinhos Benaulim Beach.
• Entertained foreign and domestic tourists at Ronil Beach Resort, Baga, Goa for Christmas, New Year and Valentine Day dances. Booked in advance for San Joao fiesta.
• Hosted Traditional Musical Show by Friend’s Circle Sports and Cultural Club, Digas.
• Stage anchor at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao for Sonata Music School Annual Day 2011, run by Fr. Peter Cardozo, renowned musician of the Pilar Society.

Nelwyn Fernandes Creatively Different, Differently Creative to perform in Doha on May 5

Creatively Different, Differently Creative

An English teacher by profession and a Compere by passion, Nelwyn Fernandes is creatively different and differently creative.
With more than twenty years in showbiz, Navelim-based Nelwyn is humble in saying “Let my performance speak for itself.”
The Goan is expected to set the tone at the May 5 Mayball of Doha Goans Sports Club at Ramada Plaza from 8.00pm onwards.
“I have gained valuable experience in preparation and presentation of speech. My work has been highly appreciated as I try to establish a harmonious rapport with my impressive personality and make a positive impact on the audience,” his Compere profile states.
Nelwyn is the ideal host and dost for different occasions in Goa.
“I am truly pioneering authentic and dynamic. I’ve applied my unique visionary spin to expand the vocabulary of modern emceeing. The ideal host and dost for your anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, parties, dances, games, shows, events etc.”
H e is the most sought- after mesmerising voice which blends your footsteps with the music of the top most bands.
One who believes in enjoying the challenge of new situations and an ideal person to make a positive contribution towards any event.


Here is a brief account of recent mega events hosted by Nelwyn
• A regular Master of Ceremonies for the last six years with Lions Club International, New Year Ball. Duties entail selection of Lion Queen.
• Anchored Carnival Blast 2010, 2011 three days extravaganza by St. Sebastian Youth, Majorda. Booked for 2012, Feb. 19,20,21
• Moodsetter , X’mas Eve ’10, at Beira Mar Longuinhos Benaulim Beach.
• Entertained foreign and domestic tourists at Ronil Beach Resort, Baga, Goa for Christmas, New Year and Valentine Day dances. Booked in advance for San Joao fiesta.
• Hosted Traditional Musical Show by Friend’s Circle Sports and Cultural Club, Digas.
• Stage anchor at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao for Sonata Music School Annual Day 2011, run by Fr. Peter Cardozo, renowned musician of the Pilar Society.

Tanushree Dutta Ex Miss India and Bollywood Star to be chief guest at Doha Goans Sports Club –May Queen – 2011 in Qatar

Doha: The May queen event is always held in the month of May so Doha Goans Sports Club is all set to host the event on 5^th May 2011 at Hotel Ramada Plaza (Giwana Ball Room) from 8.00 p.m. onwards.

Tanushree Dutta Ex Miss India and Bollywood Star has consented to be the Chief Guest and will crown the  May Queen – 2011.

The charming and tall, Tanu as we call her, was crowned Miss India in 2004. She was also crowned Miss Confidence and Miss Beautiful Smile.  She  also participated in Miss World and ended up amongst the 10 finalists.

Tanu easily got used to the limelight and of having her photos taken, so much so that at the end of her tenure as Miss India, handing over the title to Amrita Thapar, she still felt the need to continue to be popular, and this is what motivated her to join Bollywood. Her career as an actress started with 'Chocolate' in 2005, and then went on to star in Aashiq Banaya Aapne, 36 China Town,  Bhagam Bhaag, Risk, Good Boy Bad Boy, Raqeeb, Dhol, Speed, Mr. Fraud,  Dus Kahaniyan, Sas Bahu Aur Sunsex, Rokda, Apartment, Ramaa, Khilladi (2011).

Entertaining the crowd for the evening will be the renowned band - “BlackSlades” - the top most band will be flown from India to perform and is expected to rock the crowd at Ramada Plaza.

By any standards one of the best Goan bands around.  This group of guys are based in Delhi but are very much Goans at heart. They have performed and entertained music lovers for the past 22years in Delhi.

They have also done several musical shows overseas and perform regularly in Indian cities like Chandigarh,  Roorkhie, Jaipur, Goa,etc, besides Delhi. Catering to different types of people and listening tastes from rock concerts at colleges to hi-brow jazz and pop dos. Their repertoire is wide, flexible and they provide what the people want. These guys are meant for bigger things, which sooner or later will pass their way. Black Slades have also worked with Apache Indian and Kailash Kher.

Free Entrance to the first 20 Contestants for the MAY QUEEN-2011 registered before 30-04-2011

 Contestants win fabulous prizes.  Spot prizes for Jive & Salsa Dancing Couples, Lucky Entrance Winner, Novelty Dance Winner, Galore of surprises and prizes await all attending the show.

Welcome - celebrate beauty and friendship - feel the spirit of great music – dine and dance to the beats of THE BLACKSLADES and 2 SHARP another additional mini band from Goa/Kuwait. 

Entry Coupons ( inclusive of grand buffet )

Adults  - QR.150/-  Children aged 5 to 12 - QR.100/ and Children below 5 years of age shall be our guests.

For futher details contact Mauricio Pereira(PRO 7 Cultural and Social Director) on 55817812 and Paul Fernandes (Cultural secretary) on 55464820

Violent deeds will always lead to violent actions

Violent deeds will always lead to violent actions.

Words are very powerful. One misplaced word, a verb too strong or an empathetic headline that went too far, and the sword would fall, yes that holds true for the printed word. But what about the blogs, website and mailing groups are they not governed by any rules? That is a question which is begging for an answer.

But that can be best answered by the legal luminaries specializing in the field of Cyber laws.

Let’s turn our attention to the biased attitude of a moderator of a mailing group for Goans based in Qatar.

A large section of the Goan community in Qatar are disturbed by the continued acts of Sentinel in creating hatred, ill-feelings and division among the Goan people by an individual who is modearator for the group.

We would like to affirm that such practices of the mailing group are detrimental for society and is a humanitarian crime.

The question raised is how we can allow such mailing to spread venom. Words have the power to heal or to hurt; to bless or to curse; to divide or to bring peace. Violent deeds will always lead to violent actions.

What makes the violence of words particularly dangerous is the interconnected world in which we live.

We the citizens of Goa based in Qatar urge the moderator to focus on good news stories and to help promote bonds of friendship.

We have had consistently ignored his biased attitude towards our club for the last one year since we have been revived. He has not been publishing our news reports – why he has been doing that is a question which will best answered by him.

But the last straw and the icing on his biased attitude came last week when he published a resignation letter from our advisor Melwyn Baretto. No harm in doing so. But natural justice demands that the moderator give the other party a chance to clarify the wild allegations leveled by Melwyn against DGSC and the Committee members in general. Our reply send to him has been ignored till date. This is no fair play. Why he is doing it, is anyone guess.

A moderator holds the key to the kingdom, but in Qatar Goans case the freedom of expression has been used for ulterior motives to ferment division, ill-will, hatred all which will take a long time to heel.

We will love to hear from the moderator over the issue.

For the moment we can only say. God forgive him since he does not know what he is doing, is all we can say to this misguided person.

Highlights of DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB / MAY QUEEN BALL-2011 / RAMADA HOTEL / 5TH MAY 2011

DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB / MAY QUEEN BALL-2011 / RAMADA HOTEL / 5^TH MAY 2011

·         BEAUTY PAGEANT and Selection of DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB -MAY QUEEN-2011

·         FREE ENTRANCE for all contestants

·         CONTESTANTS win fabulous prizes – air line tickets/gold/hotel stay-hotel dine vouchers/perfumes etc.

·         Added attraction of the evening JIVE  & Salsa DANCE COMPETITION open to all

·         LUCKY ENTRANCE – win a return Air Ticket DOHA/GOA/DOHA – courtesy Air Arabia

·         LUCKY DIP – win a return Air Ticket to home country – courtesy Air Arabia

·         GALORE of surprises and prizes awaits to all attending the show.

·         FREE ENTRANCE to all children receiving FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

·         CELEBRATION AND GIFTS for all children receiving FIRST HOLY COMMUNION and attending the event

·         AIM - profit from the event to be shared with a school for The Blind in Goa

·         MYSTERIOUS PERSONALITY as Chief Guest

·         LIVE BAND – India’s top dance band – THE BLACKSLADES and SHARP

·         DJ/SOUND/LIGHTS - Mario

·         OFFICIAL CARRIER – Air Arabia

·         Venue-Ramada Plaza Hotel (Diwana hall)

For entrance coupon call any committee member