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Karkala: George Castelino Gets National-level Award

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Karkala, Aug 24: Well-known teacher, state award winner,  able organizer, master compere and headmaster of Shri Mahalingeshwar School at Nakre near here has bagged the prestigious 'National-level Best Teacher Award' for the year 2006-07.

George Castelino is well-known in the region as 'Georgy Master' and is being liked by one and all for his helpful nature and humane dealings.  Being an ace compere he has compered for more than 5,000 Kannada, Konkani and Tulu programmes free of cost.  He is the founder president of Karkal unit of Catholic Sabha.

He has also publishes a Konkani book named "Karyem Sobhann", which a key help in organizing Konkani programmes.  He had been awarded as the best teacher at the state-level in the year 2004-05.

At present he lives in Nakre with his wife Reena and children.

He will presented with the award by President Pratibha Patil at a gala function to be held in New Delhi on September 5.

  

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  • Fr. Richie quadros, capuchin, mudarangadi

    Sat, Sep 22 2007

    Congrats dear mastrama. I am proud of you for obraining this prestigious award. I still remember the loving touch of reena teacher who taught me in 2nd std. I am extremely happy of your great achievement.  You are great.

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  • George/Stella, Kulshekar,Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 06 2007

    Dear uncle, Congratulations you deserve this award. Best of Luck

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  • Anna Pinto,Cyril,Ansilla,Anete., Cholpady House,Karkala(c/oJoachim Pinto/London.

    Wed, Sep 05 2007

    Congratulations Dear George Mastrama,We Are All Proud of You.

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  • vincent Dsouza, Miyar/Dubai

    Wed, Sep 05 2007

    Shabbas Mastrama, Indeed a heartfelt congratulation !! Yes Mr. George truly deserved the award, because he is a living legend for all of us, loaded with full of talent, I had interacted with him in my tenure in catholic Sabha / CYM, he is a kind of person who can gel with from kids to seniors, Pray and wish him every success, name & fame

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  • Reid Barla, Dubai

    Tue, Sep 04 2007

    Many Congratulations Georgy Master - I think this award puts Shri Mahalingeshwar School on the national map. I have read Karyem Sobhann - and have been really impressed with the book. Reid

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  • Ashok Shetty, Nakre/Mumbai

    Wed, Sep 05 2007

    Congratulations sir. I studied in your school around 22 years back. I visited the school last week when i was in nakre. may i have your contact details. may i have the contact

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  • ANIL LOBO, NAKRE, QATAR

    Tue, Sep 04 2007

    CONGRATS DEAR MASTRAMA.

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  • ANIL LOBO, NAKRE, QATAR

    Sun, Sep 02 2007

    CONGRATS DEAR MASTRAMA.

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  • Theodore Castelino, Kanajar/Qatar

    Wed, Aug 29 2007

    Congratulations Mastram for winning the National Level Award. You deserve it. Keep up the good work. Wishing you good health and good luck for your future.

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  • Praveen Castelino, Nakre/Kuwait

    Wed, Aug 29 2007

    congratulations my dear sir wish you all the best

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  • Rudalph D Almeida, Nakre Karkala

    Tue, Aug 28 2007

    Dear Bappu I was very glad to hear that you have been awarded has a National-level Award .I congratulate you most sincerely on this splendid achievement.

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  • Ranjan, Ranjan Castelino

    Mon, Aug 27 2007

    congratulation

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  • VINCENT CASTELINO, PERNAL/SOODA/MUMBAI

    Tue, Aug 28 2007

    You deserve it Sir. And I personally feel it's due from long from the concerned authorities. You are the light. You are always like a burning candle. It reminds me always a well known proverb in hindi "Bhagwan ke ghar dher hai , Andher nahin".Congratulations to you and all your beloved family members.

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  • Manoj S Shetty, Nakre / Mumbai

    Tue, Aug 28 2007

    Congratulations Sir.. We are proud to be your students forever..

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  • Rudy Castelino, Mangalore/Auckland, New Zealand

    Tue, Aug 28 2007

    Dear Georgi Bab, I am thrilled & excited to know that you have won this prestigious National Best Teacher Award. I know you have never worked for awards and recognition but you have worked sincerely and honestly not only educating the common but the poorest section of the society. Congratulations and I sincerely appreciate your good work. You have made us proud by being a role model. Cheers! Rudy

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  • Fr. Balthazar Castelino, Paris, France

    Tue, Aug 28 2007

    I am happy to know that my brother George is ed for this award. Since many years he had acquired all the capabilities required for this award, he should have received it a few years ago.

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  • Fr. Balthazar Castelino, Paris, France

    Wed, Aug 29 2007

    I am happy to know that my brother George is ed for this award. Since many years he had acquired all the capabilities required for this award, he should have received it a few years ago. Best wishes George.

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  • Joy D'souza, Nakre / Dubai

    Wed, Aug 29 2007

    Congratulations dear George masterama. Wish u all the best in your future.
    From, Severine bai Shanthi Nikethan (Nakre) Alban D'souza & fly (oman) Joy D'souza & fly (RAK, UAE) Ivan D'souza & fly (Mumbai) Sunita & Anil (Dubai)

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  • Alwin D souza, Ponimar(Nakre)

    Wed, Aug 29 2007

    congratulations to our sweet Gorgy master

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  • Charles Fernandes, Mudarangady/Dubai

    Wed, Aug 29 2007

    Congratulations for your acheivements, Georgy Bavoji. Very delighted to hear the news. Wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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  • RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS, PILAR/SHIRVA

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    to george congratulation got'National-level Best Teacher Award' for the year 2006-07.wish u all the best

    From RTN Michael Mathias Catholic Sabha Shirva Rotary Shirva Pilar Melmane House Post Pernal Shirva 574116

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  • Vincent Gerald D'Mello, Attur, Karkala

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    "CONGRATULATIONS" & BEST WISHES.

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  • OPHELIA PATRAO, MIYAR /KARKALA/AUSTRALI

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    DEAR GEORGY, CONGRATULATIONS(BIG BROTHER) WELL DONE AS A CHILD I USED TO ADMIRE YOU AND I WAS SURE THAT ONE DAY YOU WOULD ACHIEVE THIS. WITH BEST WISHES OPHELIA & FAMILY

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  • Mr Maurice D'Souza, Belottu/Sooda/Mumbai

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    Congratulations!!!! on your achievements.This is what I always desired for you.Keep up your good work.

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  • Lallu, Nakre

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    DEAR BAPPU CONGRATULATIONS.

     

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  • Priya Das, Karkala / Mumbai

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    Really well deserved Award for Mr. George Castelino. It should have come a long time ago but it is not too late than never. I have seen him during my High School days in Attur, where he too was a student around second half of the 60's. I am so happy to see him in the Daijiworld website for his superb achivement in the field of Education. My sincere congratulations to you 'Georgy Master'. You made us all Mangaloren Catholics proud with a recognition at the national level. I wish you all the very best.

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  • ELIZABETH , MUDARANGADY / DUBAI

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    CONGRATULATIONS BAVOJI! AM VERY HAPPY TO KNOW THAT YOU GOT NATIONAL LEVEL AWARD!! KEEP IT UP. THOUGH YOU ARE MY FRIEND'S HUSBAND YOU ARE LIKE BAVOJI TO ME. AM REALLY PROUD OF YOU. COULDNOT MEET YOU ALL SINCE VERY LONG TIME, BUT YOU ALL ARE THERE IN MY HEART. CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN.

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  • Rony&Deena, Kuwait

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    congrachulation our fevaret master we wish you all the best you desarve this award god bless you alwys

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  • Noor Ashfaq, Karkala/Sharjah

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    Congrtaulations....... A great achievement which is well deserved for serving the humanity through Education. Iam proud of you and optimistic that you will continue to serve with the same zeal.

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  • KEVIN DSOUZA, KARKALA / SAUDI AREBIA

    Sun, Aug 26 2007

    Congratulation to you & wish all the success in your future works.

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  • alvin, Nakre/ Oman

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Congratulations.

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  • Alexander P Menezes, Karkala/Dubai

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Well deserved Award for Mr. George Castelino. It should have come a long ago but never late than never. I have known him since my childhood and have been an amid admirer of him and his works. I am so happy to see him in the Daijiworld website for his superb achivement in the field of Education. He is also known for his fantastic speeches at the gatherings, in the churchs.

    He comes from a background of well knit catholic family with a brother an sister already serving for God in the religious field, His sons too have followed the religious vocatins. An excellent public orator, such a down to earth simple man, deserves this award. My sincere congratulations to you. You made us all mangaloren Catholics proud with a recognition at the national level. I wish you all the very best and looking forward to seeing you soon.

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  • fr.Praveen, Nakre/Bangalore

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Gerorgy Master was my teacher too. iam proud of him. thnaks for the article, to show forth the good people around the world especially from a tiny place like Nakre."CONGRATULATIONS Mastraam."

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  • Wilson Saldanha, Shirthady/Kuwait

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    congratulations 'Georgy Master' for your achievements. I have seen 'Georgy Master' when i was around 10 to 15 years of age (about 25 years back) compering at one of my cousine uncle's wedding at Nakre. Great achievements from a village like Nakre.

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  • Lawrence D Souza, karkala / nakre

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Excellent definitly it is credit to our rural community with best wishes ...

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  • Ignatius D'Souza, Shanthi Nikethan, Kanajar, India

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    "Congratullations and best wishes for getting honoured as the best teacher for the year 2006-2007 at National Level.

     Ignatius D'Souza & family, Shanthi Nikethan, Kanajar.

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  • alwyn, mangalore

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    it is really wonderful

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  • Celine Machado (Celine Bai, Near Taluk office), Karkala/Blore/USA

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Dear Georgy, Very delighted to hear the news. You deserve this award. Wishing you much more. Best Wishes from

    Celine Machado.(Karkala/Blore).

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  • Fr.Baptist D'Souza,ofm, Murdeshwar (Bhatkal,N.K.)/Rome

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Respected Sir, congratulations to you for baggibg the National ward for Best Teachers!!! I had the privlege to meet you in Nakre church on the 4th of July 2007. You deserve this appreciation and I wish you all the best in your future endevours!!!

    Yours in Christ, Fr.Baptist D'Souza,ofm

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Congratulations to state award winner, able organizer, master compere and headmaster of Shri Mahalingeshwar School at Nakre on being awarded the prestigious 'National-level Best Teacher Award' for the year 2006-07. Well done George, wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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  • JACINTHA, MANGALORE/MUMBAI

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    MY BHAVAJEE CONGRATS & CONGRATS, GOOD, VERY GOOD. I AM VERY HAPPY & PROUD OF YOU BHAVAJEE, KEEP IT UP. FINALLY YOUR GOOD & HARD WORK HAS RECOGNISED BY NATIONAL LEVEL. KEEP IT UP. CONGRTAS ONCE AGAIN. 

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  • LORNA, NAKRE,MUMBAI

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    CONGRATULATIONS.

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  • anil danthy, pernal

    Sat, Aug 25 2007

    Congratulations to Georgy Master.You have proved that there Mangaloreans too can win National Awards..Thuka Shubhashai ani raas raas ullas

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