Mangalorean Boy Allister Dylan D’Silva Wins Sastra Pratibha Award
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Abu Dhabi, Feb. 16: Mangalorean Boy Allister Dylan D Silva, student of Abu Dhabi Indian School, studying in Grade 12 has won the Sastra Pratibha Contest 2008.

Science India Forum, UAE (SIF-UAE) in association with Vijnana Bharati, India and supported by the Embassy of India, UAE conducted the Second Sastra Pratibha Contest on September 15, 2008. A total of 20,859 students from 41 schools from all over UAE participated in this contest, of which 17 students attained Sastra Pratibha and 84 students achieved the A+ category.

A felicitation ceremony was held recently to honour the students who had excelled in Sastra Pratibha Contest 2008 at Dubai Men’s College (Higher Colleges of Technology).

Talmiz Ahmed, Ambassador of India to U.A.E was the Chief Guest. Padmasree Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar, Chairman E.T.H. Research Lab India, and Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty, CEO of NMC Group of Companies were the guests of honour. The 17 Toppers were honoured with Certificates, Medals and Mementos by the Indian Ambassador.

SIF-UAE is a voluntary organization composing of professionals in the fields of science and technology and education, prominent members of the business community and philanthropists in UAE. SIF-UAE on its educational front is associated with National Science Movement of India (NSM), popularly known as Vijnana Bharati. Inspired by the profound thought of INDIA VISION 2020 BY the former President of India and most celebrated Scientist, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, SIF-UAE is formed to popularize Science and Technology among the youngsters in UAE.

Allister is also an accomplished Pianist. He is an active member of St. Joseph’s Church Choir, Abu Dhabi for the last 5 years. He has completed 8th Grade Piano (Theory & Practical) Examination from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), U.K.

Allister is the proud son of Donald Frank and Annette D’Silva of Kulshekar, Mangalore origin based in Abu Dhabi.

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Vincent D'Souza, Dubai.
Thu, Feb 19 2009
Congratulations dear Allister, on your achievement of Sastra Pratibha Contest 2008. Wishing you all the success in your future assignments. Congrats Frankie & Annette. Best Wishes From Uncle Vincy,Jessyaunt,Seemal & Raynol.

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laveena dsilva, kudupu
Wed, Feb 18 2009
Congratulations Allister ! Extremely delighted to read about your success. Keep it up and wish you a bright future ahead.

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James Perry, Goa/ Abu Dhabi
Wed, Feb 18 2009
Allister, congratulations on your great achievement. Wishing you a bright future. Best wishes from James and the members of St. Joseph Parish English choir, Abu Dhabi.

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Allister Dylan D'Silva, Abu Dhabi
Wed, Feb 18 2009
Congratulations Allister ! Extremely delighted to read about your success. Keep it up and wish you a bright future ahead. Allen and Regina

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Lorisin, Mumbai
Wed, Feb 18 2009
Congratulations Allister, way to go n all the very best. V proud of you

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Ryan L. Vas, Mangalore/FLORIDA USA
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Great job! Congratulations!

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Dolphy and Lulla Vas, Moodbidri/Abudhabi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Congratulations Allister,we are very happy and proud of your achievement.Congrats to your Mom and DAD(Donald and ANNET)too.Let this award be the begining of many more to follow. Wish you the 'BEST' life can offer and GOD bless you always.

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Mohammed Ibrahim, Dubai
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Mr.Allister Congratulations on ur achievment. Allah Bless u

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Sr.Nancy Monteiro cm, Mangalor, Kulsheker/Salun Gujarat
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Congratulations dear Allister on your outstanding performance. I am very proud of you and your achiement.You hard work has been blessed. May God bless you. Wish you a bright future. Congratulations also your parents Donald and Annette

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Donald Pinto, Chickmaglure/Abu-Dhabi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Proud of you , Congratulations , may God bless you to achive more awards Good luck to you. Wishes D J Don

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Donald D'Silva, Cordel/Dombilvi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Congratulations dear Allister. God bless you. We the D'Silva Khandan - D'Silva's of cordel/panjerel are proud of you.Keep it up.

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Wilfy, Mangalore / Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Hi dude..great news, wish you good luck and have more awards in future.

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Mervyn & Vinitha D'souza, Abu Dhabi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Congratulations Allister, wishing you all the very best for your future.

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rakesh, mangalore/abudhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister, Congratulations on your achievement.

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Maxim, Flossy, Anu & Abhi, Mangalore/ New Delhi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Congratulations Alister. Excellent achievement. May God Bless you in all your ventures.

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Michael / Grace, Mangalore / Abu Dhabi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Dear Allister, Congratulations on your achievement. Wish you all the best and God Bless you.

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Edward R. Monteiro, Kulshekar, Mangalore
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Congratulations Alistar, our Nephew. Very prod of you. Keep it up. May God Bless You. Wishing you all the best - from your Uncle Edward, Aunty Rita, and cousions Edrina and Elvira of Kulshekar, Mangalore and allour other family members.

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Vincy, Lydia, Hansel and Nigel, Kudupu/Abu Dhabi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Dear Allister, Congratulations!!! for achieving 'Sastr Pratibha' Award. May God bless you, May you win more awards and wish you all success in the future. Congratulations to the proud parents Frankie and Annette whose encouragement and support made this possible.

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Robert &Leena D'Souza, Mangalore/AbuDhabi
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Congratulations Alister!!!!! You deserve it.You have shown the entire youth that hardwork and dedication brings success and glory.Keep it up!!!!May you win and shine everywhere.Wish you all the best. A big God Bless.

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Yvonne & Rupert Vaz, Mangalore/ Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister, Praise God. Congratulations on your achievement. God bless you. We are proud of you. All the best for your future.

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Rupert Lobo, Pilikumeri,Qatar
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister, Congratulations on your achievement. Keep it up. Wishing you good luck and God Bless. we are proud of you,,

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Vivek Serrao, Hirebyle / Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
CONGRATULATIONS Allister and all the verY best for a bright future... Best Wishes, Vivek & Selma

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Ashma , Kulshekar, Mangalore
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations Allister!!! You have made us proud. May God Bless you with more wisdom and knowledge so that you achieve greater heights. All the best for your future. Congratulations to Aunty Annette and Uncle Franky too. With lots of love and wishes from Uncle Herman, Aunty Audiet, Ashma & Ashley

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janet d'souza, Mangalore/AbuDhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations Alister. You made all Mangaloreans proud by your achievement. Wish you all the best for a bright future. Mangalore is shining all for the right reasons this time. Congratulations also to the proud parents. Walter,Janet, Jim,Joy'n'Jean

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Laureen Mascarenhas, Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations and best wishes Allister! Frankie & Annette, congratulations to you too.

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inas, uk/manglore
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding performance.keep it up. wish you all the best for your bright future.

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Sushma, Nisheta and Herman Lewis, bangalore-dubai
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding performance.keep it up. wish you all the best for your bright future... We all Mangaloreans are proud of you. Our Congratualations to your proud parents. God bless you and we wish you very best. Sushma, Nisheta, Herman Lewis and family. Radio Spice 105.4 FM TEAM

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Rudolph, Mangalore / Dubai
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations dear Allister, on your achievement of Sastra Pratibha Contest 2008. You made all Mangaloreans proud. Wishing you all the success in your future assignments. Congrats Frankie & Annette. Best Wishes From Dolphy, Cynthi, Ramsel & Avril

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Leo & Laveena Rodrigues, Kadri/Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Alister, "CONGRATULATIONS" on your outstanding achievements. We are proud of you.Wishing you good luck & All the very best for your future.

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Avil, Shirva / Qatar
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations Allister. Wishing you good luck & God Bless You.

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Suzy, Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Alister, Congratulations to you and to your parents (Donald and Annet). You have made them proud. Jossy & Suzy

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Cynthia DCunha, Neerude / Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations dear Allister. You made all Mangaloreans proud. Wish you all the success in your future assignments. Congratulations Dony and Annette. This is the result of hard work and dedication. best wishes Cynthia, Dinesh, Clarissa and Sheldon

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Conrad & Sharmila, Kinnigolli / Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister, Congratulations on your great achievement. This is a gift from God for your selfless services to the Church. God Bless you and may you have bright future.

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Joyce / Robert, Bajpe / Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations!!!!!! Dear Allister on being conferred with Sastra Pratibha Award. May you win more and more prestigious awards. Congrats Dony (Frankie) & Annette, your support, encouragement engulfed with love and care is paying off. God Bless You and be with you always. Robert, Joyce, Jonathan, Joel & Joshua

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Oswald Baretto, Bantwal / Doha-Qatar
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding performance.keep it up. wish you all the best for your bright future... once again you made the name and fame of Mangloreans.. God bless you dear..study well...

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Faruk A.K., Koornadka, Darbe, Puttur
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister, Congratulations on your accomplishment. The road ahead may be tough but your determination and hard work will surely take you to the summit of success. Keep up the good work!

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RUDOLF & JACINTHA BORGES, KARWAR/ABU DHABI
Mon, Feb 16 2009
CONGRATULATIONS ALLISTER WELL DONE.

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Richard D Souza, Bendore/Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations to Allister.I am sure you will achieve greater hights in the future too. with best wishes

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Ned and Inez D'cunha, Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Dear Allister, hearty congratulations on your outstanding performance. A great achievement indeed! and congratulation to the proud parents too, Dony and Annette.

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Roy Vijay D' Silva, Cordel / Dubai
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations Alister, One more feather in the cap to the Monna Kamthi family of Panjirel. Silvas of Cordel / Dubai

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Clifford Dsouza, Padil Mangalore
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations Allister and wishing you all the very best

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Renny Lobo (Rodrigues), Abu Dhabi / Gurupura Kaikamba
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations Allister on your achievement. Keep it up and God bless you.

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Rudolph Lobo, Dubai/Mangalore
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Congratulations, your parents care, love and hard work has been blessed

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Ronald, Ken & Sonia Monteiro., Vamanjoor / Mangalore
Sun, Feb 15 2009
Dear Allister, Congratulations on your achievement. Keep it up. Wishing you good luck and God Bless.

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Anil V. Pinto , Abu Dhabi
Mon, Feb 16 2009
You stood out amongst the large number. We are proud of you. Keep it up. All the best for your future. Anil V Pinto

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Vincent D'Souza, Dubai.

laveena dsilva, kudupu

James Perry, Goa/ Abu Dhabi

Allister Dylan D'Silva, Abu Dhabi

Lorisin, Mumbai

Ryan L. Vas, Mangalore/FLORIDA USA

Dolphy and Lulla Vas, Moodbidri/Abudhabi

Mohammed Ibrahim, Dubai

Sr.Nancy Monteiro cm, Mangalor, Kulsheker/Salun Gujarat

Donald Pinto, Chickmaglure/Abu-Dhabi

Donald D'Silva, Cordel/Dombilvi

Wilfy, Mangalore / Abu Dhabi

Mervyn & Vinitha D'souza, Abu Dhabi

rakesh, mangalore/abudhabi

Maxim, Flossy, Anu & Abhi, Mangalore/ New Delhi

Michael / Grace, Mangalore / Abu Dhabi

Edward R. Monteiro, Kulshekar, Mangalore

Vincy, Lydia, Hansel and Nigel, Kudupu/Abu Dhabi

Robert &Leena D'Souza, Mangalore/AbuDhabi

Yvonne & Rupert Vaz, Mangalore/ Abu Dhabi

Rupert Lobo, Pilikumeri,Qatar

Vivek Serrao, Hirebyle / Abu Dhabi

Ashma , Kulshekar, Mangalore

janet d'souza, Mangalore/AbuDhabi

Laureen Mascarenhas, Abu Dhabi

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Sushma, Nisheta and Herman Lewis, bangalore-dubai

Rudolph, Mangalore / Dubai

Leo & Laveena Rodrigues, Kadri/Abu Dhabi

Avil, Shirva / Qatar

Suzy, Abu Dhabi

Cynthia DCunha, Neerude / Abu Dhabi

Conrad & Sharmila, Kinnigolli / Abu Dhabi

Joyce / Robert, Bajpe / Abu Dhabi

Oswald Baretto, Bantwal / Doha-Qatar

Faruk A.K., Koornadka, Darbe, Puttur

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Richard D Souza, Bendore/Abu Dhabi

Ned and Inez D'cunha, Abu Dhabi

Roy Vijay D' Silva, Cordel / Dubai

Clifford Dsouza, Padil Mangalore

Renny Lobo (Rodrigues), Abu Dhabi / Gurupura Kaikamba

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Ronald, Ken & Sonia Monteiro., Vamanjoor / Mangalore

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