2020Journalism

  Gabriel keeps his Tiatr passion on track in Qatar by writing and singing Konkani songs      By Armstrong Vaz From a young age Gabriel Fernandes had a liking for the stage, whether it came to singing songs or watching Goan tiatrs in Mumbai, he used to be ready at the drop of the hat. Like all Goans he yearns to see live performances of Goan actors on stage in Qatar, where he has been based for several decades. Those come once in a while, blame it on the high costs of halls and several other factors. For Gabriel the show must go on, music and the beats cannot stop. He has set his own agenda to promote and keep the Konkani language and songs alive in Qatar in his own unique way. The 2022 World Cup presented a unique opportunity for him to portray Qatar and its achievements through his songs to a larger Konkani speaking audience. “ It was 2 nd December 2010 when I was watching the live broadcast of the announcement of the hosting of 2022 FIFA World Cup...

  Forgotten heroes of Cricket: Mohammed Rizlan Flashback 2022 Qatar vice-captain Rizlan delighted with rich resources in national team Qatar’s vice-captain Mohammed Rizlan is extremely pleased with the rich resources that are available in the current 14-member national cricket team. Qatar are holding the Asian Sub-regional Group A Qualifiers for the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup at the Asian Town Stadium from October 23 and Rizlan is expecting the hosts to fire on all cylinders right from the opening clash against Bahrain. The neighbors are the rivals in the first match for Qatar, who will also take on Saudi Arabia and the Maldives before finishing the event against Kuwait on October 29. Only the winner will advance to the next qualifying stage. Rizlan, the batsman cum wicketkeeper, played his foundational cricket in his home country Sri Lanka. Rising from various age group teams, he went on to represent the Sri Lanka Under-19 Schools team in 2003-2004. Two years later, he shifted to Qata...

  The ever-green hero of cricket: Muhammad Tanveer Tanveer hopes to raise his bar for Qatar once again Muhammad Tanveer, a fine all-rounder in Qatar team, is aiming to push his bar high as he waits eagerly to take to the field during the upcoming Asian sub- regional Group A qualifiers for the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The event begins at the Asian Town Stadium on October 23. Besides Qatar, other four teams are Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives. The winner will advance to one of the two Global qualifiers to be held later. Malaysia will organize the six-team Group B matches from November 9 to 15. One of the two Qatari players who found a spot among the top performers in the world during the 2019 calendar year, Tanveer is racing against the time and the 40-year-old player promises to go all out to help the national team with his experience and skills. Tanveer said about preparations: “Along with other teammates, I have been waiting keenly for cricket to start for the ...

Forgotten heroes of Cricket: Iqbal Hussain Choudhry • Flashback 2021 • Qatar ready to exploit home conditions in crucial Asian sub-regional qualifiers, says skipper Choudhry The 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asian sub-regional qualifiers to start at Asian Town Stadium from October 23 Qatar skipper Iqbal Hussain Choudhry is quite excited to return to competitive action as his team hosts the Asian sub-regional Group A qualifiers for the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Asian Town Stadium from October 23. Besides Qatar, other four contesting teams are Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives. The winner will advance to one of the two Global qualifiers to be held later. Malaysia will organize the six-team Group B matches from November 9 to 15. Choudhry, who has risen to the captaincy of the national team after playing fun cricket with the tape ball on the streets with his brothers and cousins, is aware of the big challenge that is coming up after nearly one and a half ye...

  Flashback to 2021: Berenger aims to reinforce Qatar batting in upcoming Asian sub-regional qualifiers What happened to Berenger after his Qatar debut. He played for Sri Lanka in the 2010 Junior World Cup and at the senior level for UAE, followed by Qatar in October 2021. He has since faded away from international scence? What happened to him? Was he eligible to play for Qatar in the first place, How come International Cricket Council (ICC) allowed him to be registered. Were the people who registered him did not know the rules of eligibility. Was the player not aware of the rules? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former UAE World Cupper and opening batsman Andri Raffaelo Berenger îs all set to make debut for Qatar in the upcoming Asian Sub-regional qualifiers for the 2022 ICC World Cup T20 and launch his chase for a rare distinction. The Group A matches, involving Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives, will take place at th...

  Cuncolim-born Rohan Goes along with other members of the Indian team is thrilled after taking part in the World Photographic Cup (WPC) 2024 Awards Presentation. The WPC 2024 Awards Presentation captivated Dallas, Texas, USA, last month. This prestigious event not only celebrates individual medallists, finalists, and Best of Nation winners but also crowns the winning national team with the coveted World Photographic Cup. Talking about his experiences, Rohan said he was excited beyond doubt. “I feel blessed to lead team India at the World Photographic Cup which will be held in Dallas, Texas. I’m excited to witness the awards ceremony. Team India has been doing well over the years and looking forward to see the results this year, said Rohan. Once in the USA Rohan utilized the opportunity to network with other photographers and widen his knowledge by attending many events which were held on the sideline of the award ceremony.   “At the event I’m also looking forward to...

  Nuvem-based Tiatrist, Comedian and Mimicry Artist Doutor Cyril, affected by a rare disease needs your help     Nuvem-based Cyril Andrade is well known for sports fans, especially for those who have been attending football matches at the Nehru Stadium Fatorda, as a ‘doutor’ who used to run on to the play field once signaled by the referee, his duty was to attend to the injured player and administer first aid.   Trained as he was and till then attached to the Health Department and attached to Urban Health Centre in Margao, Cyril did duty for over thousand matches at Fatorda, international, national, and local league matches.   Besides his duty on the play field and his job, two other things kept him busy. Acting and social service.   Going by his helpful nature, Cyril felicitated many a school student from his village for topping in the SSC examinations and is part of many social and cultural clubs of the village. That was not all, Cyril reached o...

  Francis Borges and children reach Everest base camp situated at 5364 meters height   Cuncolim-born USA-based Francis Borges mission of scaling new heights continues.   Francis Borges along with his son and daughter reached Mount Everest base camp situated at 5364 meters height last week. Ten months back, he along with his children had reached the tip of Mount Kilimanjaro. This is what he wrote after the Mount Kilimanjaro feat. “Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro with my Amazing Kids! “I am thrilled to announce that I recently achieved a remarkable feat: reaching the majestic summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, standing tall at 5895 meters (19341 feet). However, what fills my heart with the utmost pride is the fact that I embarked on this incredible journey alongside my beloved daughter and son. Together, we forged unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.”

  A day in a desert   Waking up and seeing the same things day in and day out is something most people hate. To change the monotonous lifestyle, we ventured out of the confines of our home and took a long ride to the desert. The moment we utter the word desert, people not familiar with the hot desert associate with sand storms and as a barren land, bereft of any vegetation. It is not the case; in fact, many plants and animals have evolved special ways to survive the harsh environment. Besides patches of greenery, the desert has many interesting to offer on its platter. Only when you come closer you experience the thrills and salient features of the desert. For me, the desert safari was getting closer to the environment and getting to know the flora and fauna of the region. After driving around 80 kms we were at our destination and it was time to set up the tent. As we reached our destination, the sun was rising and with it the temperature. The first thing we got ...