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Editorialhellip Kya yaar Divya- Ravi What a razzmatazzhellip Kassale
suuuupper program bott licking javann Kassale audience
maharaya hellip Jabardasst Totally impressed I mean to get
350+ Konkanirsquos in one room on a Saturday afternoon is no small
feat Wokkkay Not all were Amchirsquos The non Amchirsquos must
now be double whammied as now they know we are not just
Food connoisseurs but also one solid Cultural diverse group
ready to perform at short notice Bolle tho Talent yaar talent
The glitz and showcasing of abundant talent rivalled the
sumptuous spread and this tickled many a Senior to instant bliss
The murmurs and hoopla are still going strong in the
PACHYADHIKKI ROOMS OF Instagram and WhatsApp
Rapp on my Bott as we could not attend Aanko deka haal ke
anusaar the Diwali Dhamaka was a grand spectacle Phir bhi the
Kejriwalrsquos amongst us will say Proof kya haihellip
Moving forward the EC committee has many more such diverse
spread of trick o treats Talking about our Trick o Treaters the
young Konkani Turks would have had a swell time this
Halloweennnn time Frankly I am not sure if an average Konkani
can ever scare anybodyhellip but one never knows The ramparts of
Brampton amp Mississauga did have some reverberations of
Gayatri Mantra chants aka to ward off evil spiritshellip
eSamachar
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Editorialhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1
Presidentrsquos Messagehelliphelliphellip3
AIYOOOOO JEEB JOLLNU
GHELLEhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 5
Origins of Sambarhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip7
Street Food Expresshelliphelliphelliphellip8
Rose Milk - Falooda
Recipehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip9
Seniorrsquos Kornerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip10
In Memory of13
Our Sponsorshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip16
Contact Us
ontariokonkanigmailcom
Check out our website
and Facebook page
Volume XII
Issue December - 2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Editorialhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1
Presidentrsquos Messagehelliphelliphelliphellip3
Culturehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip5
Healthhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip7
Historyhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip10
Food Kornerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip13
Konkani Charitable Fund
Inchelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip10
TestimonialFeedbackhelliphellip13
Our Sponsorshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip21
Contact Us
ontariokonkanigmailcom
The bottom line is an Amchi Hubby is more scared of his Bailli than all these ghoul stuff
With the Diwali _ Dassera hullabaloo over you might think the EC committee might go on a small resting hiatus Rubbishhh Nothing close to this Arrey there are whispers and murmurs about something happening soonhellip Wonder what Well if you invite me over for a Goli Bajjo and Buns then I may spill it all out over a Chai pe charchahellip The somber Remembrance Day celebration had our young OKA-lets stand on vigil O what a proud moment for all of us On that note settle down over some kajubirsquos ani godshe and read this monthrsquos E-Samachar This month we have tried to jog your memory about city names wet your appetite with some sweets and ofcourse keep you grounded about our future Remember the Chai pe Charcha with Goli Bajjo and Buns invitationhellip anyone Niranjan S Kamath Jai Ho
Page 2
v
Presidentrsquos Message
Dear OKA family Namaskaru What a lovely Diwali Dhamaka we had A lot of effort went to ensure that everyone could participate enjoy and have fun We had a great time too Thank you to all our members for the tremendous support Without you none of this could have happened ndash Opening your house for practice sessions driving and carpooling to practice across the GTA organising and participating in different programs For those who missed the show we have uploaded all the videos and pictures on our Facebook page We have received so much kind feedback and words of motivation I am including your amazing feedback in this issue These things keep us going as volunteers Some of you were asking me ndash How did you do it and keep the costs at $25 In all the events that I have organisedchaired I think truly the secret is to provide a great experience for the people From the time you take to park your car to entering the venue and leaving the venue (this time with a mithai dabba and smiles) From the budgeting and deciding the venue to the entertainment and to the variety in an amazing array of delicious food it was not easy Our biggest challenge was to get all of this done without breaking the bank and without having to charge an arm and a leg to our members Truly it was great teamwork that ensured everything happened in a seamless fashion Thank you to the fantabulous EC team and to the Joint Team And Thank you to our sponsors who ensured that we could keep the costs low We are working on an idea for a February meet - family day valentinersquos day theme Thatrsquos the sneak peek We will provide more details in the new year In the meantime have a blessed holiday season Happy Holidays Divya amp Ravi Nayak President Ontario Konkani Association
Page 3
Culture
Hassan amp Hasanamba Temple
Hasanamba temple is a Hindu temple located in Hassan Karnataka dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba The temple was built in the 12th century and tourists are only allowed to visit the temple once a year during the Hindu festival Deepavali in October Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings of the Goddess during this week History
The temple is believed to have been constructed sometime around the 12th century although the exact date is unknown There is an ant-hill representing the presiding deity inside the temple premises and because the temple is open for only one week every year it is considered special to obtain a darshan during the Deepavali festival
Architecture
Archeological experts consider the Hasanamba Temple to be an example of the epitome of temple architecture in Karnataka The city of Hassan dates to the 11th century and the temples around Hassan signify the various dynasties that have ruled ever since the 11th century It was originally built by the Hoysala dynasty in their tradition reflecting their faith in Jainism The temples in the Hassan district are some of the examples of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture
Page 4
Religious Significance
The temple is unusual in that it is open to the devotees only for a week every year For the remainder of the year the Goddess is left with a lit lamp flowers water and two bags of rice as offering until the next year The nandaa deepa (a ghee-lit lamp) burns for the entire duration of the temple closure with the ghee never depleting The anna naivedya (the rice offering) offered to the devi at the time of closing the temple is warm and unspoiled when the doors are opened again a year later It is revered as a great temple in Hasana Every year lakhs of people will visit the temple to take goddess blessings Mythology
Once when the seven Maatrukes (Brahmi Maheshwari Kaumari Vyshnavi Varahi Indrani and Chamundi came floating to the South of India they were taken aback by the beauty of Hassan and decided to make it their home forever Maheshwari Kaumari and Vyshnavi took residence in the three anthills inside the temple Brahmi in Kenchammas Hosakote while Indrani Varahi and Chamundi chose the three wells in Devigere Honda The town Hassan was named after the presiding deity at the Hasanamba Temple She is called Hasanamba as she is perceived to be ever smiling bestowing all riches on her devotees
Once four robbers attempted to rob jewels of Hasanamba and Devi turned them in to stones And these four stones can be still seen in Kallappa Gudi
Page 5
Fact There is an unusual image depicting Ravana from the epic Ramayana with nine heads instead of ten playing the veena The reason for this image in the inner sanctum sanctorum is unknown but is very interesting nevertheless
Just after devotees enter the temple they can see a beautiful view of Siddeshwara Swamy which is unusual as it not depicted in the Linga roopa It appears as Lord Shiva giving
Page 6
Health
15 Health Benefits of the Peepal Tree
Posted by Deccan Chronicle | Nov 8 2017 | Health and Ayurveda | Peepal is a tree that has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization and has great medicinal value apart from its religious significance This sacred tree native to the Indian subcontinent holds a wealth of medicinal value and is used to treat many ailments and diseases ranging from a snake bite to asthma skin diseases kidney diseases constipation dysentery impotency and various blood-related problems said Acharya Bal Krishan of Patanjali Ayurveda in Haridwar Uttarakhand
Peepal tree leaves contain glucose asteriod and mennos phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K Tanin and phaetosteroline All of these ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree According to the science of Ayurveda every part of the peepal tree ndash the leaf bark shoot seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases Acharya Bal Krishan has given the following medicinal tips for the use of Peepal Treatment of Bleeding Diarrhea with Peepal Tree Take soft stems of peepal coriander seeds crystal sugar in equal quantity and mix them well and take its 3-4 grams twice a day and it is very useful in this disease
Page 7
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
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(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
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once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
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The bottom line is an Amchi Hubby is more scared of his Bailli than all these ghoul stuff
With the Diwali _ Dassera hullabaloo over you might think the EC committee might go on a small resting hiatus Rubbishhh Nothing close to this Arrey there are whispers and murmurs about something happening soonhellip Wonder what Well if you invite me over for a Goli Bajjo and Buns then I may spill it all out over a Chai pe charchahellip The somber Remembrance Day celebration had our young OKA-lets stand on vigil O what a proud moment for all of us On that note settle down over some kajubirsquos ani godshe and read this monthrsquos E-Samachar This month we have tried to jog your memory about city names wet your appetite with some sweets and ofcourse keep you grounded about our future Remember the Chai pe Charcha with Goli Bajjo and Buns invitationhellip anyone Niranjan S Kamath Jai Ho
Page 2
v
Presidentrsquos Message
Dear OKA family Namaskaru What a lovely Diwali Dhamaka we had A lot of effort went to ensure that everyone could participate enjoy and have fun We had a great time too Thank you to all our members for the tremendous support Without you none of this could have happened ndash Opening your house for practice sessions driving and carpooling to practice across the GTA organising and participating in different programs For those who missed the show we have uploaded all the videos and pictures on our Facebook page We have received so much kind feedback and words of motivation I am including your amazing feedback in this issue These things keep us going as volunteers Some of you were asking me ndash How did you do it and keep the costs at $25 In all the events that I have organisedchaired I think truly the secret is to provide a great experience for the people From the time you take to park your car to entering the venue and leaving the venue (this time with a mithai dabba and smiles) From the budgeting and deciding the venue to the entertainment and to the variety in an amazing array of delicious food it was not easy Our biggest challenge was to get all of this done without breaking the bank and without having to charge an arm and a leg to our members Truly it was great teamwork that ensured everything happened in a seamless fashion Thank you to the fantabulous EC team and to the Joint Team And Thank you to our sponsors who ensured that we could keep the costs low We are working on an idea for a February meet - family day valentinersquos day theme Thatrsquos the sneak peek We will provide more details in the new year In the meantime have a blessed holiday season Happy Holidays Divya amp Ravi Nayak President Ontario Konkani Association
Page 3
Culture
Hassan amp Hasanamba Temple
Hasanamba temple is a Hindu temple located in Hassan Karnataka dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba The temple was built in the 12th century and tourists are only allowed to visit the temple once a year during the Hindu festival Deepavali in October Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings of the Goddess during this week History
The temple is believed to have been constructed sometime around the 12th century although the exact date is unknown There is an ant-hill representing the presiding deity inside the temple premises and because the temple is open for only one week every year it is considered special to obtain a darshan during the Deepavali festival
Architecture
Archeological experts consider the Hasanamba Temple to be an example of the epitome of temple architecture in Karnataka The city of Hassan dates to the 11th century and the temples around Hassan signify the various dynasties that have ruled ever since the 11th century It was originally built by the Hoysala dynasty in their tradition reflecting their faith in Jainism The temples in the Hassan district are some of the examples of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture
Page 4
Religious Significance
The temple is unusual in that it is open to the devotees only for a week every year For the remainder of the year the Goddess is left with a lit lamp flowers water and two bags of rice as offering until the next year The nandaa deepa (a ghee-lit lamp) burns for the entire duration of the temple closure with the ghee never depleting The anna naivedya (the rice offering) offered to the devi at the time of closing the temple is warm and unspoiled when the doors are opened again a year later It is revered as a great temple in Hasana Every year lakhs of people will visit the temple to take goddess blessings Mythology
Once when the seven Maatrukes (Brahmi Maheshwari Kaumari Vyshnavi Varahi Indrani and Chamundi came floating to the South of India they were taken aback by the beauty of Hassan and decided to make it their home forever Maheshwari Kaumari and Vyshnavi took residence in the three anthills inside the temple Brahmi in Kenchammas Hosakote while Indrani Varahi and Chamundi chose the three wells in Devigere Honda The town Hassan was named after the presiding deity at the Hasanamba Temple She is called Hasanamba as she is perceived to be ever smiling bestowing all riches on her devotees
Once four robbers attempted to rob jewels of Hasanamba and Devi turned them in to stones And these four stones can be still seen in Kallappa Gudi
Page 5
Fact There is an unusual image depicting Ravana from the epic Ramayana with nine heads instead of ten playing the veena The reason for this image in the inner sanctum sanctorum is unknown but is very interesting nevertheless
Just after devotees enter the temple they can see a beautiful view of Siddeshwara Swamy which is unusual as it not depicted in the Linga roopa It appears as Lord Shiva giving
Page 6
Health
15 Health Benefits of the Peepal Tree
Posted by Deccan Chronicle | Nov 8 2017 | Health and Ayurveda | Peepal is a tree that has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization and has great medicinal value apart from its religious significance This sacred tree native to the Indian subcontinent holds a wealth of medicinal value and is used to treat many ailments and diseases ranging from a snake bite to asthma skin diseases kidney diseases constipation dysentery impotency and various blood-related problems said Acharya Bal Krishan of Patanjali Ayurveda in Haridwar Uttarakhand
Peepal tree leaves contain glucose asteriod and mennos phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K Tanin and phaetosteroline All of these ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree According to the science of Ayurveda every part of the peepal tree ndash the leaf bark shoot seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases Acharya Bal Krishan has given the following medicinal tips for the use of Peepal Treatment of Bleeding Diarrhea with Peepal Tree Take soft stems of peepal coriander seeds crystal sugar in equal quantity and mix them well and take its 3-4 grams twice a day and it is very useful in this disease
Page 7
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
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Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
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With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
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Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
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From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
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v
Presidentrsquos Message
Dear OKA family Namaskaru What a lovely Diwali Dhamaka we had A lot of effort went to ensure that everyone could participate enjoy and have fun We had a great time too Thank you to all our members for the tremendous support Without you none of this could have happened ndash Opening your house for practice sessions driving and carpooling to practice across the GTA organising and participating in different programs For those who missed the show we have uploaded all the videos and pictures on our Facebook page We have received so much kind feedback and words of motivation I am including your amazing feedback in this issue These things keep us going as volunteers Some of you were asking me ndash How did you do it and keep the costs at $25 In all the events that I have organisedchaired I think truly the secret is to provide a great experience for the people From the time you take to park your car to entering the venue and leaving the venue (this time with a mithai dabba and smiles) From the budgeting and deciding the venue to the entertainment and to the variety in an amazing array of delicious food it was not easy Our biggest challenge was to get all of this done without breaking the bank and without having to charge an arm and a leg to our members Truly it was great teamwork that ensured everything happened in a seamless fashion Thank you to the fantabulous EC team and to the Joint Team And Thank you to our sponsors who ensured that we could keep the costs low We are working on an idea for a February meet - family day valentinersquos day theme Thatrsquos the sneak peek We will provide more details in the new year In the meantime have a blessed holiday season Happy Holidays Divya amp Ravi Nayak President Ontario Konkani Association
Page 3
Culture
Hassan amp Hasanamba Temple
Hasanamba temple is a Hindu temple located in Hassan Karnataka dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba The temple was built in the 12th century and tourists are only allowed to visit the temple once a year during the Hindu festival Deepavali in October Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings of the Goddess during this week History
The temple is believed to have been constructed sometime around the 12th century although the exact date is unknown There is an ant-hill representing the presiding deity inside the temple premises and because the temple is open for only one week every year it is considered special to obtain a darshan during the Deepavali festival
Architecture
Archeological experts consider the Hasanamba Temple to be an example of the epitome of temple architecture in Karnataka The city of Hassan dates to the 11th century and the temples around Hassan signify the various dynasties that have ruled ever since the 11th century It was originally built by the Hoysala dynasty in their tradition reflecting their faith in Jainism The temples in the Hassan district are some of the examples of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture
Page 4
Religious Significance
The temple is unusual in that it is open to the devotees only for a week every year For the remainder of the year the Goddess is left with a lit lamp flowers water and two bags of rice as offering until the next year The nandaa deepa (a ghee-lit lamp) burns for the entire duration of the temple closure with the ghee never depleting The anna naivedya (the rice offering) offered to the devi at the time of closing the temple is warm and unspoiled when the doors are opened again a year later It is revered as a great temple in Hasana Every year lakhs of people will visit the temple to take goddess blessings Mythology
Once when the seven Maatrukes (Brahmi Maheshwari Kaumari Vyshnavi Varahi Indrani and Chamundi came floating to the South of India they were taken aback by the beauty of Hassan and decided to make it their home forever Maheshwari Kaumari and Vyshnavi took residence in the three anthills inside the temple Brahmi in Kenchammas Hosakote while Indrani Varahi and Chamundi chose the three wells in Devigere Honda The town Hassan was named after the presiding deity at the Hasanamba Temple She is called Hasanamba as she is perceived to be ever smiling bestowing all riches on her devotees
Once four robbers attempted to rob jewels of Hasanamba and Devi turned them in to stones And these four stones can be still seen in Kallappa Gudi
Page 5
Fact There is an unusual image depicting Ravana from the epic Ramayana with nine heads instead of ten playing the veena The reason for this image in the inner sanctum sanctorum is unknown but is very interesting nevertheless
Just after devotees enter the temple they can see a beautiful view of Siddeshwara Swamy which is unusual as it not depicted in the Linga roopa It appears as Lord Shiva giving
Page 6
Health
15 Health Benefits of the Peepal Tree
Posted by Deccan Chronicle | Nov 8 2017 | Health and Ayurveda | Peepal is a tree that has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization and has great medicinal value apart from its religious significance This sacred tree native to the Indian subcontinent holds a wealth of medicinal value and is used to treat many ailments and diseases ranging from a snake bite to asthma skin diseases kidney diseases constipation dysentery impotency and various blood-related problems said Acharya Bal Krishan of Patanjali Ayurveda in Haridwar Uttarakhand
Peepal tree leaves contain glucose asteriod and mennos phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K Tanin and phaetosteroline All of these ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree According to the science of Ayurveda every part of the peepal tree ndash the leaf bark shoot seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases Acharya Bal Krishan has given the following medicinal tips for the use of Peepal Treatment of Bleeding Diarrhea with Peepal Tree Take soft stems of peepal coriander seeds crystal sugar in equal quantity and mix them well and take its 3-4 grams twice a day and it is very useful in this disease
Page 7
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
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networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
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Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
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curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
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Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
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Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
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excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
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Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
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emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
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welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Culture
Hassan amp Hasanamba Temple
Hasanamba temple is a Hindu temple located in Hassan Karnataka dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba The temple was built in the 12th century and tourists are only allowed to visit the temple once a year during the Hindu festival Deepavali in October Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings of the Goddess during this week History
The temple is believed to have been constructed sometime around the 12th century although the exact date is unknown There is an ant-hill representing the presiding deity inside the temple premises and because the temple is open for only one week every year it is considered special to obtain a darshan during the Deepavali festival
Architecture
Archeological experts consider the Hasanamba Temple to be an example of the epitome of temple architecture in Karnataka The city of Hassan dates to the 11th century and the temples around Hassan signify the various dynasties that have ruled ever since the 11th century It was originally built by the Hoysala dynasty in their tradition reflecting their faith in Jainism The temples in the Hassan district are some of the examples of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture
Page 4
Religious Significance
The temple is unusual in that it is open to the devotees only for a week every year For the remainder of the year the Goddess is left with a lit lamp flowers water and two bags of rice as offering until the next year The nandaa deepa (a ghee-lit lamp) burns for the entire duration of the temple closure with the ghee never depleting The anna naivedya (the rice offering) offered to the devi at the time of closing the temple is warm and unspoiled when the doors are opened again a year later It is revered as a great temple in Hasana Every year lakhs of people will visit the temple to take goddess blessings Mythology
Once when the seven Maatrukes (Brahmi Maheshwari Kaumari Vyshnavi Varahi Indrani and Chamundi came floating to the South of India they were taken aback by the beauty of Hassan and decided to make it their home forever Maheshwari Kaumari and Vyshnavi took residence in the three anthills inside the temple Brahmi in Kenchammas Hosakote while Indrani Varahi and Chamundi chose the three wells in Devigere Honda The town Hassan was named after the presiding deity at the Hasanamba Temple She is called Hasanamba as she is perceived to be ever smiling bestowing all riches on her devotees
Once four robbers attempted to rob jewels of Hasanamba and Devi turned them in to stones And these four stones can be still seen in Kallappa Gudi
Page 5
Fact There is an unusual image depicting Ravana from the epic Ramayana with nine heads instead of ten playing the veena The reason for this image in the inner sanctum sanctorum is unknown but is very interesting nevertheless
Just after devotees enter the temple they can see a beautiful view of Siddeshwara Swamy which is unusual as it not depicted in the Linga roopa It appears as Lord Shiva giving
Page 6
Health
15 Health Benefits of the Peepal Tree
Posted by Deccan Chronicle | Nov 8 2017 | Health and Ayurveda | Peepal is a tree that has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization and has great medicinal value apart from its religious significance This sacred tree native to the Indian subcontinent holds a wealth of medicinal value and is used to treat many ailments and diseases ranging from a snake bite to asthma skin diseases kidney diseases constipation dysentery impotency and various blood-related problems said Acharya Bal Krishan of Patanjali Ayurveda in Haridwar Uttarakhand
Peepal tree leaves contain glucose asteriod and mennos phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K Tanin and phaetosteroline All of these ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree According to the science of Ayurveda every part of the peepal tree ndash the leaf bark shoot seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases Acharya Bal Krishan has given the following medicinal tips for the use of Peepal Treatment of Bleeding Diarrhea with Peepal Tree Take soft stems of peepal coriander seeds crystal sugar in equal quantity and mix them well and take its 3-4 grams twice a day and it is very useful in this disease
Page 7
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Religious Significance
The temple is unusual in that it is open to the devotees only for a week every year For the remainder of the year the Goddess is left with a lit lamp flowers water and two bags of rice as offering until the next year The nandaa deepa (a ghee-lit lamp) burns for the entire duration of the temple closure with the ghee never depleting The anna naivedya (the rice offering) offered to the devi at the time of closing the temple is warm and unspoiled when the doors are opened again a year later It is revered as a great temple in Hasana Every year lakhs of people will visit the temple to take goddess blessings Mythology
Once when the seven Maatrukes (Brahmi Maheshwari Kaumari Vyshnavi Varahi Indrani and Chamundi came floating to the South of India they were taken aback by the beauty of Hassan and decided to make it their home forever Maheshwari Kaumari and Vyshnavi took residence in the three anthills inside the temple Brahmi in Kenchammas Hosakote while Indrani Varahi and Chamundi chose the three wells in Devigere Honda The town Hassan was named after the presiding deity at the Hasanamba Temple She is called Hasanamba as she is perceived to be ever smiling bestowing all riches on her devotees
Once four robbers attempted to rob jewels of Hasanamba and Devi turned them in to stones And these four stones can be still seen in Kallappa Gudi
Page 5
Fact There is an unusual image depicting Ravana from the epic Ramayana with nine heads instead of ten playing the veena The reason for this image in the inner sanctum sanctorum is unknown but is very interesting nevertheless
Just after devotees enter the temple they can see a beautiful view of Siddeshwara Swamy which is unusual as it not depicted in the Linga roopa It appears as Lord Shiva giving
Page 6
Health
15 Health Benefits of the Peepal Tree
Posted by Deccan Chronicle | Nov 8 2017 | Health and Ayurveda | Peepal is a tree that has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization and has great medicinal value apart from its religious significance This sacred tree native to the Indian subcontinent holds a wealth of medicinal value and is used to treat many ailments and diseases ranging from a snake bite to asthma skin diseases kidney diseases constipation dysentery impotency and various blood-related problems said Acharya Bal Krishan of Patanjali Ayurveda in Haridwar Uttarakhand
Peepal tree leaves contain glucose asteriod and mennos phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K Tanin and phaetosteroline All of these ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree According to the science of Ayurveda every part of the peepal tree ndash the leaf bark shoot seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases Acharya Bal Krishan has given the following medicinal tips for the use of Peepal Treatment of Bleeding Diarrhea with Peepal Tree Take soft stems of peepal coriander seeds crystal sugar in equal quantity and mix them well and take its 3-4 grams twice a day and it is very useful in this disease
Page 7
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
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Page 22
Fact There is an unusual image depicting Ravana from the epic Ramayana with nine heads instead of ten playing the veena The reason for this image in the inner sanctum sanctorum is unknown but is very interesting nevertheless
Just after devotees enter the temple they can see a beautiful view of Siddeshwara Swamy which is unusual as it not depicted in the Linga roopa It appears as Lord Shiva giving
Page 6
Health
15 Health Benefits of the Peepal Tree
Posted by Deccan Chronicle | Nov 8 2017 | Health and Ayurveda | Peepal is a tree that has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization and has great medicinal value apart from its religious significance This sacred tree native to the Indian subcontinent holds a wealth of medicinal value and is used to treat many ailments and diseases ranging from a snake bite to asthma skin diseases kidney diseases constipation dysentery impotency and various blood-related problems said Acharya Bal Krishan of Patanjali Ayurveda in Haridwar Uttarakhand
Peepal tree leaves contain glucose asteriod and mennos phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K Tanin and phaetosteroline All of these ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree According to the science of Ayurveda every part of the peepal tree ndash the leaf bark shoot seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases Acharya Bal Krishan has given the following medicinal tips for the use of Peepal Treatment of Bleeding Diarrhea with Peepal Tree Take soft stems of peepal coriander seeds crystal sugar in equal quantity and mix them well and take its 3-4 grams twice a day and it is very useful in this disease
Page 7
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Health
15 Health Benefits of the Peepal Tree
Posted by Deccan Chronicle | Nov 8 2017 | Health and Ayurveda | Peepal is a tree that has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization and has great medicinal value apart from its religious significance This sacred tree native to the Indian subcontinent holds a wealth of medicinal value and is used to treat many ailments and diseases ranging from a snake bite to asthma skin diseases kidney diseases constipation dysentery impotency and various blood-related problems said Acharya Bal Krishan of Patanjali Ayurveda in Haridwar Uttarakhand
Peepal tree leaves contain glucose asteriod and mennos phenolic while its bark is rich in Vitamin K Tanin and phaetosteroline All of these ingredients make the peepal tree an exceptional medicinal tree According to the science of Ayurveda every part of the peepal tree ndash the leaf bark shoot seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases Acharya Bal Krishan has given the following medicinal tips for the use of Peepal Treatment of Bleeding Diarrhea with Peepal Tree Take soft stems of peepal coriander seeds crystal sugar in equal quantity and mix them well and take its 3-4 grams twice a day and it is very useful in this disease
Page 7
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Treatment of Poor Appetite with Peepal Tree Consume ripe fruits of peepal Peepal fruit can also be taken for cough pitta blood-related problems burning sensation and vomiting etc Treatment of Stomach Pain with Peepal Tree Make paste of 2-5 leaves of a peepal plant and mix with 50 grams jaggery and make small tablets of the mixture and take it 3-4 times a day It will soothe the stomach pain
Treatment of Asthma with Peepal Tree Take a bark of peepal plant and its ripe fruits Make their powder separately and mix them in equal quantities Take this mixture thrice in a day It is very effective in this problem Make a powder of dry fruits of peepal and take it with two to three grams of water for 14 days twice a day and this will prove very effective
Treatment of Snake Bite with Peepal Tree In case of a snake bite give 2-3 spoons of the extract of peepal leaves three to four times to reduce the effect of the poison Treatment of Skin Diseases with Peepal Tree Eat the soft leaves of peepal and the problem of itching and other skin diseases are cured Taking 40 ml tea of this leaf is equally effective Treatment of Eczema Itching with Peepal Tree Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make a paste of the mixture Apply this paste on affected areas and it will provide soothing effect Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful Treatment of Cracked Heals with Peepal Tree Apply peepal leaf extracts or its milk on cracked hands and heels to get best results
Page 8
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Blood Purification with Peepal Tree Take one to two gm of peepal seeds powder and take it with honey twice a day and it will purify the blood In the gastric-related blood disorders take 40 ml kwath and five gms of honey for best results Treatment for Constipation with Peepal Tree Take 5-10 fruits of peepal daily Treatment of Liver and Spleen Disease with Peepal Tree Take 3-4 fresh leaves of peepal and mix crystal sugar in it and make a powder Mix the powder in 250 ml water and then filter the mixture This squash has to be given twice a day to the patient for 5 days This medicine is very effective for patient of jaundice Treatment of Swelling in Spleen with Peepal Tree Take 10-20 gms of peepal bark and burn it out and add equal quantity of Kalmi Shora and pour it in ripe banana and eat one such banana each day and it will cure swelling of spline Treatment of Hiccups with Peepal Tree Take 50-100 gms bark of peepal and make its charcoal and extinguish it in water Treatment of Eye Pain with Peepal Tree Take the milk of the leaves of the plant and apply on the eye Treatment of Tooth Ache with Peepal Tree Take barks of both peepal and banyan tree in equal quantity and mix them well and boil the mixture in hot water Source deccanchroniclecom
Page 9
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
History
I was in Bengaluru and amidst all that chaos and a non performing Government there stood a sweet shop KC Das a edifice that has withstood the ravages of time A little bit of digging revealed this very interesting article on the Sardar of Rosgulla Read onhellip
Columbus of Rosogolla
KOLKATA Updated Nov 14 2017 2046 IST
HTthinspCorrespondent Hindustan Times Kolkata
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla Nobin Chandra Das the inventor of Rosogolla was born in 1845 (KC Das Pvt Ltd
The legend goes that it took years for Nobin Chandra Das to hone his recipe for a new dessert and the result was a pristinely white perfectly spherical and delectably juicy Rosogolla that is now a part of every festivity and celebrations in West Bengal
His name as the inventor of the iconic syrupy sweet was officially recognized on
Tuesday after Chennai-based Geographical Indications (GI)
Page 10
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Registry announced that it originated in West Bengal and not Odisha
Das known as the lsquoColumbus of Rosogollarsquo was a resident of Bagbazar in north Kolkata
Born in 1845 he grew up at a time popularly known as the Bengal Renaissance a period when a creative energy in literature painting music and the arts marked the state
His father was a sugar merchant who died a few months before he was born The family fell on difficult times and his childhood was spent in poverty
His first attempt to set up an outlet at Jorasanko bombed but he struck gold with Rosogolla at his shop on arterial Chitpur Road (now known as Rabindra Sarani)
ldquoNobin Chandra Das invented the sweet in 1868 He was trying to come up with a new sweet for a number of years before he came up with it He never thought of trying for a patent on the sweet but taught confectioners how to prepare itrdquo Nobin Chandra Dasrsquo great-great-grandson Dhiman Das said
ldquoThe key ingredients are chhana (cottage cheese) made from cow milk the sugar syrup and a crucial determinant is how long the Rosogolla is boiledrdquo the director of one of the most famous makers of the iconic sweet KC Das Pvt Ltd said
Dasrsquos son Krishna Chandra (1869-1934) expanded the business his father set up and is credited with the invention of another popular sweet lsquoRosomalairsquo
For years the Das family was recognized as the first family of the statersquos sweetmeat industry mainly due to its claim on the parentage on Rosogolla The residence of the Das family on 532 Rabindra Sarani is ndash no prize for guessing ndash known as Rosogolla Bhavan
Down the decades Bengalis have taken immense pride in the spongy sweet Virtually every dignitary visiting West Bengal ndash from Fidel Castro to Diego Maradona ndash was offered this signature sweet during state dinners
So Bengalis were quite surprised if not hurt in 2015 when the neighboring state of Odisha suddenly claimed that the sweet was essentially an invention of that state As the bitter battle between West Bengal and Odisha started over its origin the Bengal government quoted 19-century history to argue that the Rosogolla was invented by Das in 1868
Odisharsquos minister of science and technology Pradip Kumar Panigrahi announced the setting up of committees to trace the origin of the sweetmeat and furnish evidence that it was first prepared around 600 years ago in the temple town of Puri
Page 11
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
The Odisha government even launched a social-media campaign Rasagolla Dibasa on July 30 2015 to celebrate its origin The statersquos confectioners also organized an exhibition and awareness event in Bhubaneswar
Later in September that year the Mamata Banerjee administration applied for GI authentication
Bengalrsquos food processing minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah told Hindustan Times last week that they were toying with the idea of getting ready for a legal battle even if the governmentrsquos application was turned down
And on Tuesday the Rosogolla firmly established itself in the rich culinary tradition that the state is known for
Page 12
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Food Korner
Rosogolla By Sanjeev (Kapoor) Shenoy
The sweet tooth of Bengalirsquos is only rivaled by the enormous appe0tite of a Konkani Interestingly this sweet dish was not invented by a Konkani although one could split the fine hair and say it could have been one of the Shenavi clansman who was responsible for this sweetness personified This Indian delicacy needs no introduction and here Sanjeev Kapoor (aka Sanjeev (Kapoor ) Shenavihellip ( ignore my Konkanutva passion) This soft juicy spongy white yummy sweet balls is one of the most popular and favorite sweet in the world among Indians Rosgulla is made of chenna (paneer) shaped into balls these balls are boiled in sugar syrup syrup just goes into the ballsand the result is the magical dessert called Rosgulla
Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups water
14 tsp rose essence
5-6 pistachio chopped
Page 13
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Method 1 Heat milk in a pan when it starts boiling add lemon juice and stir properly 2 Heat further until the whey water clearly separates 3 Now pour milk in the muslin lined strainer wash it well in running cold water 4 Squeeze the excess water and hang it aside for 30 mins 5 Now take out the chenna (paneer) in a bowl amp knead it gently till it become soft and smooth 6 Make smooth equal sized small balls of paneer 7 In a large pan take 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water 8 When sugar gets dissolved completely and the syrup boils add cheena balls carefully one by one 9 Cover the pan amp let it cook for 10-15 mins or till rosgullas done 10 Let it cool add rose essence amp refrigerate it 11 Garnish with pistachio and serve chilled
Tips 1 The kneading chenna (paneer) is very important knead it with patience 2 Balls should be smooth otherwise it will crack while cooking 3 Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice 4 Green cardamom and kewra water can also be used in place of rose essence
Page 14
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Konkani Charitable Fund Inc 43 Spray Court Bayport NY 11705
(631) 472-1418 wwwKonkanicforg
contactkonkanicforg Registered Charity under 501 (3)(c)
EIN 90-0482868
Page 15
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Appeal
Now in existence for over nine years Konkani Charitable Fund (KCF) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Konkanis with limited access to the means and resources in India It is our mission to fund and assist orphanages old age homes in India provide educational scholarships for needy and deserving Konkani brethren To fulfill this endeavor we need continued support and backing by generous patrons like you We hope that you will be able to contribute to one or more of the many charitable causes and experience the pride and pleasure derived from supporting these noble causes for impoverished Konkanis in India Some Great Reasons to Contribute to Konkani Charitable Fund 1 KCF is dedicated to do humanitarian work to benefit needy amp impoverished Konkanis in India 2 KCF makes sure that the organizations receiving funds are approved by Government of India as Charitable organization amp approved to receive funds from foreign countries 3 KCF gives scholarships to needy Konkani students to pursue higher education and helps old age homes for destitute to provide improved quality of life during their twilight years KCF also grants money to organizations helping Physically amp Mentally challenged children 4 KCF is an approved 501 (3) (C) charitable organization and all donations to KCF qualify for tax deduction as per IRS rules 5 KCF allows you to direct your donation to a specific charitable organization of your choice within the KCFrsquos approved list 6 KCF is managed solely by volunteers hence 100 of your donation goes to charity Remember Charity improves your sense of well-being and strengthens your spiritual life Would you like to make a difference Visit our web site konkanicforg Glance at the list of approved charities In India We keep adding charities to the list If you are interested in donating to a specific charity and it does not appear in our list please contact us and we will let you know the specific requirements to get the charity on the KCF approved list amp help you get necessary certificates
Many corporations offer matching gift programs Please inquire with your employers human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program so as to double your donation
Page 16
You can help us by shopping online at SmileAmazoncom You register only
once Every time you buy merchandize on SmileAmazoncom worth $ 100 Amazon
will donate 50 cents to KCF
The most important thing in life is not how much you have but how much you gave
With your generous support KCF raised $ 285000 last year
Contact KCF at gabhandarkargmailcom to become a part of KCF family and a
beacon of hope
PS Please use Pay Pal at our Website or send in your checks to
KONKANI CHARITABLE FUND
43 Spray Court Bayport
NY 11705or Donate
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (631) 4721418
President Dr Gopal Bhandarkar
Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Veena Kamath
Directors Dr Surendra Shenoy Dr Vijay Kumar Rao Mrs Aruna Acharya Dr Vasudev Shenoy Ravindranath Shenoy P E
Director Emeritus Ravi Baliga Ashok Bhatt Dr Ganesh Bhat Ananth Prabhu Prof Vinayak Kudva
Founder President
RAMESH KAMATH
Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
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Page 17
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Testimonials Feedback
Thank you so much for your motivating feedback I have included a few of the
feedback and kind words for Diwali I know a lot more of you called mewrote to
others and on FB and WhatsApp Thank You for taking the time to write to me
From pdsudha
Dear Divya and Ravi
It was an outstanding function yesterday excellent in all respects
You your Executive Committee members and all concerned are
worthy of full praise It turned out to be an event of record number of participants
and well organised CONGRATULATIONS
Warm Regards to everyone
Sudha and Ratnakar Bhandarkar
From Sadanand Mankikar
Hi Divya and Ravi Indeed it WAS Dhamaka and what a Dhamaka it was I could say
it was the best ever OKA Diwali Celebration Superb venue scrumptious food out of
this world entertainment highly active and participating audience The hard work
put in by each and everyone was highly evident The heart warming speech by Major
Hudson was an excellent idea I am sure he too was moved by the prolonged standing
ovation he received Thank you all Best wishes Sadanand
From Veena Nayak
Hello Divya and Ravi
A great job already Oka tickets are all sold out
I think this is a record break for the number of people attending so far in our Oka
history
Good luck
God bless
Veena Akka
Page 18
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
From Nagesh Kamath
To Divya Ravi amp the OKA EC Committee Congratulations to all of you on
giving us a one of the best Diwali event last weekend Right from a great welcome by
EC amp our photos taken with the beautiful flowery backdrop we got in to the mood
that what is to follow from then will be more than a notch up from the earlier years
events in all the criteria (beautiful venue both starters ampamp main course tickling
our taste buds full house over 400 nbrs excellent time management ampamp great
performances from our talented members ampamp finally showing us your
appreciation with a box of sweets while seeing us off That was definitely time well
enjoyed amp certainly Paisa Vasoolrsquo) Eagerly looking forward to Picture ka agle
episodes It can only get better
Thank You
Nagesh Bina amp Rahul Kamath
From Priyanka Pai
Hi Divya and Ravi
It was a fun diwali party We enjoyed it I would like to know what we should do in
order to be a member of OKA
From Shanta Chikarmane
Dear Divya and Ravi
Congratulations for a successful Diwali Please convey our wishes to your team
Everything went well entertainment food and company was great
With best wishes
Shanta Gurudutt Chikarmane
From RAMDAS PAI
Thank You Divya and Ravi
Best event of OKA Congratulations
Regards
Ramdas Pai
Page 19
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
From Deepali Shanbag
Hi Divya
What an awesome event The location was great gave lot of space for socializing
Every small detail was very nicely taken care off Amazing team work
Thank you for taking the time to inform us regarding the peanut and nuts content in
the food items The menu was fantastic and so yummy
Ravi Y was kind enough to keep some warm food for us participants to eat after our
performance
Vikram and Laxmi did an awesome job with the entertainmentwe had a great time
The promoswhat an idea to remind us of the upcoming eventamazing work by
Neena
Congratulations to you and your team for such a ldquoyaadgaarrdquo event ndashdeepali
Page 20
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Our Sponsors
IRISTEL
Iristel is Canadarsquos largest and fastest growing carrier Wersquore committed to changing
the way people communicate and improving the way they work mdash connecting
employees devices and applications to support greater collaboration and better
performance
Founded in 1999 Iristel operates one of Canadas largest facilities-based voice
networks extending coast to coast to coast Iristel offers a host of communication
services such as cloud voice and carrier services as well as a suite of services both
domestically and internationally These include wholesale voice data 911 SMS and
platform services that are supported by Iristelrsquos unified VoIP and GSM networks
Iristels success is based on its vision experience and expertise The company has
evolved from a small start-up to an international telecommunications service
provider and today is an industry leader setting the course for tomorrows new and
exciting wireless IP services
httpwwwiristelcom
Page 21
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22
Century Private School was founded in 1994 with the Ontario Department of
Education Registration Certificate Century Private School offers an enriched
curriculum based on the Montessori Method from 25 up to age 6 and an enriched
version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum up to grade 12 Century
Private School graduates and alumni are now enrolled in prestigious universities of
their choice
Century Private School has been established for over 20 years and holds a high
reputation amongst the local community Century Private School is known for its
excellent educational quality combined with the unique Montessori educational
philosophy
Century Private School offers personalized teaching low studentsteacher ratio with
small size classes As a prestigious private school Century Private School
provides top-notch preparation for post-secondary studies structured curriculum
emphasis on specialties like art music French and physical education enriched and
focused on academic quality Century Private School also customized program for
children who are gifted or have special needs With diversified After- School
programs such as Taekwondo Chess Golf Robotics Badminton Zumba and many
others Century Private School provides an all-rounded environment to build the
character of the children with solid foundation for their future success
Century Private School is accepting application local and International students are
welcome httpswwwcenturypscanadacom
Page 22