Russian at IPHB refuses to leave Goa
6 Aug 2008, 0627 hrs IST, Preetu Nair,TNN
PANAJI: A 28-year-old Russian has the Russian consulate in Mumbai and the Goa
government in a quandary as he “refuses to leave Goa because he loves India”.
However, his Goa junket may just be cut short as his visa has expired and the
Russian consulate plans to pack him off to Russia for psychiatric treatment.
Alexander’s visa expired in September 2007.
Alexander (name changed) was admitted to the Institute of Psychiatry and Human
Behaviour (IPHB) on June 11, 2008.
Sources at the IPHB reveal that he constantly insists on staying in Goa. The
sources also added that when the Russian counsulate’s legal counsel in Goa
visited him (Alexander) recently, he refused to entertain the lawyer.
“He feels that the lawyer wants to send him back to Russia. Besides, he keeps
saying “Satya meva jayate. Mera Bharat mahan”, the sources said.
“We are looking into the matter and hope that after due clearance from the Goa
government we can take him back to Russia where he can continue his treatment,”
said counsel for the Russian consulate in Mumbai, Vikram Varma.
IPHB medical superintendent B S Cuncoliencar said, “This is the third time that
he has been admitted to the hospital. Whenever he recovers we discharge him and
advise him that he is fit to return to Russia but he refuses to go. It appears
that he wants to stay in Goa.”
The hospital authorities have also written to the foreigners’ registration
office (FRO) informing them about the patient’s condition and requesting them
to inform the Russian consulate.
Alexander was admitted to the IPHB following a complaint from the Calangute
police that an “unknown male, appearing to be a foreigner giving all vague
answers, of unsound mind was wandering in the market and creating a nuisance in
public places.”
He was first picked up by the Mapusa police for being a “public nuisance” and
admitted to the IPHB in March 2008 for almost 25 days.
Later in April he was picked up again by the police and sent to the IPHB where
he was treated for almost 20 days.
Doctors at the IPHB have diagnosed the illness as substance induced psychotic
disorder. However, Alexander has now recovered.
They also opined that Alexander is now “fit for discharge” from the IPHB but
needs to follow up with a mental health professional on a regular basis.
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AITARACHEO KATKUTLEO
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‘Pai Tiatrist’ Kiteak Khuxeal Na?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/20216
The English translation follows:
Why “Pai Tiatrist” Feels Sad?
In this world of sand and dust, the Salcette tiatrists, after overcoming a
prolonged hindarance, have fulfilled their dream on July 20th. That’s why the
Goan tiatrists who joyously enjoy the clean and clear atmosphere in Paradis
will remember forever this great day. Yes, Goa’s Chief Minister Digamber Kamat
has dedicated the newly opened ‘Ravindra Bhavan’ auditorium to the Salcette
people and for the great memory of the tiatrist faternity The premiere hall
inside this complex is named after the late Joao Agostinho Fernandes, fondly
known and remembered as “Pai Tiatrist" (the Father of Tiatr).
By naming thus, the art of tiatr has once again been recognized as a great Goan
heritage by Goa’s 'Aam Admi' (the common man’s) government.
Courtesy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk12/
The culmination of the gathering of the tiatrists (brothers and sisters) at the
heavenly auditorium resounded the greatness of this news. They decorated it
with colourful flowers and illuminated graciously with twinkling shining stars
to usher in the earthly joy and merriment and resounded it in paradise! The
main curtain had a picturesque landscape of green Goa and the birds chirping
and flying and nesting among the trees amazed everyone as if they are watching
a 3D cinema!
And that’s not all, it was a wonderful experience to note that there was
abundant place unlike on earth where you are often disappointed to see a ‘house
ful’ board at almost every tiatr presentation. As the number of people
increased, so also the seating arrangements and the auditorium was expanding by
itself! Facing every seat, there was a computer installed where one could
‘type’ out one’s wish to get tea, coffee, water, chilled soft drinks, eatables
‘boje-bottatvade’, chevris pao (bread n sausages) just flying in thin air to
you!
The back benchers would be seen enjoying the madd-caju to glorious heights!
The drinks did not get them into talkative mood unlike those who get
bosteriously and loud as we get to see here in our auditoriums.
The clock displayed the time as 10 minutes to 4:00 p.m. To get everyone in
the grove, famous musician Chris Perry and his musicians commenced an
instrumental number based on his own composition ‘Sorg Tujea Dolleanim’ (the
Heavens as you see it) and the crowd went berserk in the auditorium. After
that, he continued with another song ‘Calangute’ and the resounding clapping
and thunderous ovation brought tears like a water fountain!
Just hearing the notes of song brought in a recollection of sweet memories.
The capacity audience were seen to conveyed their nostalgic feelings. The flow
of tears suddenly dispersed into a kind of riverlet. Tasting a drop,
its refreshing sweetness.....it certified that the earthly sweet memories were
alive to the present day!
It was now exactly 4 p.m. With the sound of the music, the curtains opened.
There was complete silence. On stage, the golden ‘dhumpaunim’ looked liked
playing in the air and an unique aroma filled the auditorium. As if walking on
the Milky Way, a man descended from the nearby stairs. This man was dark when
he lived on earth. But now he attained a different look altogether. The
audience was curious and they chit-chat with each other. “Whose he? Yes, I
know him”.
He walked to the center stage and spoke “Awake, you Goans! I wish you all a
very good evening…..” Yes, the crowd smiled in joy. And continued to laugh
non-stop. In the midst of the thunderous claps, one could not even hear what
he was speaking. On the earthly stage, just if one saw him on stage, he would
create a rapturous laughing roit. And today, the same thing happened. Yes,
he was Goa’s Charlie Chaplin Jacinto Vaz. His scheduled time elpased so
quickly...... and now out comes Alfred Rose from a large GULAB (Rose) flower
and walked on stage singing the Konkani birthday song "Zolmacho Dis Tuzo".
While the song continued, and out from the blue sky and white clouds, Fr.
Freddy J. Da Costa seated on 54 Red roses landed amongst the audience. The
audience welcomed him to a resounding ovation.
Saib Rocha escorted him to the chief guest seat where senior artistes C.
Alvares, Cecilia Machado, Prem Kumar, Mary Vaz, Kamat de Asolna, Kid Boxer,
Anthony Mendes, Minguel Rod, Ulhas Buyao, Conception-Nelson and other artistes
were already seated.
As usual Bab Peter dressed immaculately with his signature wardrobe and walked
on stage and said: “Friends, today we have killed two birds in one stone.
First of all, today we celebrate our chief guest’s Fr. Freddy’s 54th
birthday. On behalf of everyone here, I wish him all heavenly happiness (a
thunderous clapping resounded).
(courtesy: Times of India - Goa Edition)
Today in our Margao City in Salcette, as every year on his birthday, the Gulab
awards function, which he himself established, is now in progress. And
secondly, we have great news that Goa’s government has constructed the Ravindra
Bhavan Auditorium, close to Fatorda Stadium-Margao and just a few minutes ago,
Goa’s Chief Minister has inaugurated it. The inside hall is named ‘Pai
Tiatrist’ Joaa Agostinho Fernandes.
In the midst of the thunderous applause of the audience, from the top section
of the stage, the sky opened and to a deafening sound of the arrival of a
flying horse chariot, 'Pai Tiatrist' descended. The audience gave him a
standing ovation.
At this time, some unknown person uddenly appeared. He was a new guest. He
was feeling uneasy.
Looking around the auditorium, he could not find a seat.
Ushering around all the Salcette people, Sanny de Quepem and taking control of
all the Bardezkars, Rex de Bardez, recognized the new guy and quickly
approached him. Christopher Leitao who was in the vicinity was signaled and
miraculously a chair appeared but before he was requested to seat they all
cautioned him:
“Your foolishness will not be tolerated here. Please this keep in mind
strictly".
Anthony D’Sa (the villain from ‘Nirmonn’ film), Jet Speed Jepsis Hitler, Dod de
Verna, A.M.B. Rose, Seby Coutinho, Aristides Dias, Souza Boy and other
tiatrists while gazing their sight indifferently, Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho
came at the center stage and said:
“Dear Beloved. In his happy paradise, I feel an additional joy today.
Firstly, more than 100 years have elapsed since we started the tiatr on the
Konkani stage and finally we have been rewarded for our work. Although we
will not be able to eat that fruit of success, our tiatrists on earth will reap
the benefits and thinking about this, my heart rejoices.
Today, two events are in progress simultaneously. The presentation of the
Gulab Awards 2007 and the inauguration of the Ravindra Bhuvan auditorium.
Naming a hall in my name has justified and enriched our Goan arts as an
authentic tradition by the Goan Government, but while I give you this happy
news, I have some bad news to you all, meaning………… (there should not be bad
news with the good ones – Joffy Fernandes from Utorda spoke itteruptingly in
between).
Yes, I know, but unfortunately I have to openly propogate about the things
which our tiatrists do (if you do not mention, it would be better – Mohonna
uttered). But without mentioning it, our differences will not vanish. (most
importantly we have no unity amongst us, Dr. Rosario Rodrigues from Benaulim,
responded). And that’s what I wish to state categorically that we have no
unity amongst our tiatrists.
Both events of today, “Gulab Awards” and the inauguaration of “Ravindra Bhuvan”
Auditorium, in my opinion, are a great encouragement for the tiatrist
fraternity and a road to future success and prosperity. The lovers of tiatr and
some tiatrist’s families, keeping aside their normal day-to-day life chores,
should have attended at least one of the events, but regrettably as if they do
not care about anything, some of our tiatrists are staging their acts in
Panjim, Mapusa and Ponda. To all such tiatrists, what should I say ……And ‘Pai
Tiatrist’ stopped his speech.
The reason, the unknown fellow who entered last, shouted at the top of his
voice:
“These, these are called ‘ungrateful tiatrists".
The audience was stunned in disbelief.
In Paradise, courteous attitude was required to be adhered to strictly.
Irresponsive and controversial statements were not to be tolerated. This was
not known to this new chap.
In one strong voice, the audience categorically demanded that his chap is to be
thrown out of the auditorium.
“Let it be, he is a new ‘guest’ amongst us" (is he a relative of yours? Robin
Vaz questioned).
He must not be knowing the rules of Paradise.
“He is our very own", Alexinho de Candolim started to pacify the crowd.
At this junction, Fr. Freddy turned back, curiously, to see who this ‘fellow’
was.
Recognizing the character who was defaming his name and abusing him without
anything to do with him, Fr. Freddy was surprised and said:
“You? You reached here also to trouble us?"
Lino B. Dourado
http://www.goa-world.com
Links:
http://www.goa-world.com/GOA/konkani/Frfreddy.htm
http://www.goa-world.com/goa/music
KONKANI KOVITA - LINO B. DOURADO
http://www.goa-world.com/goa/poems
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