Shobha Mendonca bags CCCI ‘Woman Business Achiever Award’


Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network—Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 30: Dynamic woman entrepreneur Shobha Mendonca, talented tennis player and former president of KEL Dubai, has been conferred with the ‘Woman Business Achiever Award’ by the Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Mumbai, for her exceptional skills as woman entrepreneur and success in the male dominated arena of entrepenuership.









Shobha Mendonca, hailing from Mangalore, is a long time resident of UAE, running Middle East Factory established in 1997 and located in Al-Qouz Industrial Area, Dubai, in the capacity of managing director and the director of finance and administration of Reliable Fabricators LLC, Dubai, and Reliable Metal Const. Industries LLC, Sharjah. These companies specialize in design and fabrication of structural, non-structural, and architectural metal works for the construction industry. Under her leadership both companies have grown to a workforce of 750 employees and have become major players in the steel fabrication industry in the UAE. The companies have executed work on prestigious projects such as Burj Khalifa, Emirates Towers, Atlantis, Cleveland Clinic, New York University, Mafraq Hospital, Sheikh Zayed University, and Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 in the UAE and other Gulf countries. She is a force to be reckoned with in a predominantly male-dominated construction industry and has been featured on the cover of ‘Metal Works’ magazine.

The award was presented in Mumbai recently by Ajmer Diocese Bishop Dr Pius D’Souza. In other categories, the ‘Excellent Businessman Award’ was given to Edward Menezes (social service award), Fr John Rumavo (excellent education achievers award), Dr Tanki F Thekkekara (social service award), Cinthia Baptista (social service award), and Rendel Romel (young business achievers award).

The award ceremony was presided over by CCCI executive president Henry Lobo and Ajmer Diocese Bishop Dr Pius D’Souza was the chief guest. Janet Lawrence D’Souza, vice-president of Maharashtra state minority commission was the guest of honour.

Shobha is the wife of James Mendonca, a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist in Dubai, and current president of Mangalore Konkans Dubai.

  

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  • Dinna Pinto (Peters), Mangalore / Mississauga,Canada

    Fri, Oct 24 2014

    Dear Shobha,
    We congratulate you on your success and wish you all the best for your future. Well done :) Dinna, Vincy, Vernon & Aaron

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  • Babita D'Sa, Cascia/Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 10 2014

    Hi Shobha,
    Congratulations!!!! Very proud of
    your achievements. You have made us Mangaloreans lift our heads high. We pray God to give you the strength to scale greater heights. Best wishes to you and your supporting family. God Bless. Babita D'Sa, Lohit -Agnes, Lavita-Vinod and kids.

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  • Averyl Rodrigues, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 04 2014

    Congratulations Shobha. With your kind of determination and hard work, success will automatically follow. We are very happy for you...

    Averyl and Gavin

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  • Herman Lewis & Family , Dubai- Bangalore

    Thu, Oct 02 2014

    “Hearty Congratulations Dear Shobha, on your achievement of rightfully winning CCCI “ Woman Business Achiever Award” , a high time our community thought of awarding and encouraging woman entrepreneurs. It’s never too late. Congratulations also go to CCCI for their foresight.

    WOW! … You deserve not only this prestigious Award but you also deserve many bigger Awards for all your achievements.
    We know Shobha and her beloved husband James Mendonca for many many years and we can list both of their achievements one by one and we are sure the pages will run out.
    Being a lady Shobha’s achievements in the traditionally Man’s field of steel Industries, construction, Housing project, ambitious IT projects including sports field, social service, community service, entrepreneur development and many more. She has outshined most of the male achievers in almost all the male dominated fields referred above and she has outstanding leadership qualities. Besides, she has been a great homemaker, a wonderful wife, brilliant mother, finest friend, eminent organizer, and above all a very straightforward noble human being, A GREAT INSPIRING INDIVIGUAL, and a talented Role Model.
    We are proud of you Shobha and May God bless you and shower you with many more greater awards, good health, happiness, peace of mind, good luck, prosperity, every success in all your present and future ventures, dreams, and the same goes to your wonderful husband James and two brilliant children Shawn and Samantha.
    We are honored and privileged to have you and your family as our wonderful friends and we thank you for your continuous support, for your inspiration and sharing your wisdom.
    Warm regards
    Herman Lewis & Family. 105.4 Radio Spice Team.

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  • Mangalore Konkans Dubai, Dubai, UAE

    Fri, Oct 03 2014

    Dear Shobha, Heartiest Congratulations to you on this well deserved appreciation and acknowledgment. We are proud of you. May God Bless you abundantly to continue the good work that you do to uplift our community and society.

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  • Thomas, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, Oct 02 2014

    Way to go Madam. Cheers. Super Woman you are.

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago

    Thu, Oct 02 2014

    Congratulations Shobha, we are very proud of your achievement. May God bless you always. wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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  • Aboline & Roney D'Cunha, Koppa / Dubai

    Thu, Oct 02 2014

    Dearest Shobha,
    In everyone's life there are some special moments to celebrate. But in your life, we cannot pick any one as very special, as you are an All Rounder & Perfect Achiever to the core.You shine among the community women as a successful Business woman,Philanthropist, A sports woman, Organizer, a home maker and more than all a good human being & a true friend. Hats off on your Achievement & wish many women be motivated through your example and shine in our community.

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  • Maria Monteiro, mangalore,Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congrats Shobha! You were always a winner!

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  • LANCELOT SERRAO, MANGALORE/DUBAI

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Shobha
    You truly deserve this award.
    Wish you many many years of great achievements. God Bless you and your family.
    Lance & Maria

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  • Rohit Loveeta Craig, DUBAI UAE

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Dear Aunty Shoba

    Your achievement is commendable. You truly are an inspiration to all. We also know that this is not the end & there is more to come for sure. We are so proud of you.

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  • LILY & VALLY, UAE

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Dear Shobha,

    Our Heartiest congratulations on winning the CCCI "Woman Business Achiever Award" and you truly deserve it. Your hard work and perseverance has been recognized and this is a great honor to our Community & especially women around. We look up to you . Thank you & your a star for sure

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  • Mark Denis Dsouza, Niddodi/Sharjah-U.A.E

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations,Shobha Mendonca on bags CCCI 'Woman Business Achiever Award',wish you good luck and more accolades on your cap for your achievements.
    Mark Denis D'souza

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  • Irene Quadros, Shirva/Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Shobha and wish you all the best.

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  • Abdul Majeed, Mangalore / Abu Dhabi

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Shobha. Wishing you many more awards in the future.

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  • galdin d souza, kinnigoly mangalore

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS dear Shobha...you deserved it...

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  • Linus Moras, Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Dear Shobha. You are fully deserved for this award. Still you are simple and helping woman. We admire your nature. May God bless you and wish you all the success in future.

    Linus, Jessie, Nimit, Nisha & Noble

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  • Reliable Fabricators Staff members, Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Shobha Madam. We are proud of you.It is pleasure to work under you.All the best for your future business venture.

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  • John D'Souza, Mangalore /Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Shobha madam.All the best.

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  • Vivian & Patsy Pinto, Bijai /Calgary Canada

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Keep up the good work May God bless you and ur family

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  • Antony A Mascarenhas,emirates Putturians, Puttur/Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congratulations Shobha, May you have many more.

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  • norman m, Mlore/Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Hi Shoba,

    happy to see u get the award. Modi is making waves in US while u are rocking Mlore city.
    Gr8 going and time for celebrations.

    Cheers,

    Norman

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  • Lawrence/Julie D souza, Kelarai/Kuwait.

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Dear Shobha,
    Congratulations on the CCCI Award.
    Many Many Milestones to come. Keep it up. We wish you and Jimmy for your success.

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  • Alwyn Pinto, Derebail / Dubai

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Dear Shobha, congratulations on your achievement. You truly deserved this prestigious award.
    All the best in your future endeavors.
    Alwyn, Prescy & Magna
    Derebail / Dubai

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  • Rupert, Qatar mangalore

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Best wishes from Lobos Qatar.

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congrats to you Madam It is nice to know about your achievement May God bless you with good health and required support so that you may attain more advancement in your business and help the community.

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  • Christopher S N, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha on your achievements your hard work and commitments.All the best for the future.God bless you.

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  • Dina D'Souza, Mumbai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Aunty Shobha. You make us so proud. I am so happy that Mum and I could join you on this special occassion.

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  • Dr Norbert Lobo, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations!May more laureals come to you in future...

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  • Reggie and Pamela Sequeira, Murukaveri, Cincinnati, OH

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Shobha, Congratulations on this great achievement which shows your talent and hardwork. Keep up the great work. Best regards.

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  • Sr. Lenita D'Souza UFS & Sisters of Mangalore Province, Derlakatte, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha. My best wishes to you for many more awards for your many achievements.

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  • CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS TO SHOBHA AND ALL THE BEST.

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  • Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations to Shobha. You and James deserve any and all the awards. Best Wishes.

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  • Francis/Juliana Mascarenhas, Vittal/Al-ain

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Shobha,
    Congratulations on receiving the most coveted CCCI Woman Business Achiever Award. We are all proud of you. All the very best.. Many more laurels to come in future.

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  • Proud Staff of MIDDLE EAST FACTORY LLC, Dubai, UAE

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Please accept our heartiest congratulations on this wonderful recognition of your merits. It’s always a pleasure to work under someone like you, who knows how to make a friendly and inspiring work environment.
    We wish you to add many more feathers to your cap.

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  • Renee D'Souza, Mumbai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations dear Shobha. You are the gem of our family.

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  • marie d'souza, dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Hi Shobha, Nice to see you after a very long long time - you look younger by the years. Congrats on this award. How are your kids. Hope all well with you and yr fly.God Bless and take care
    Marie - Karama -Dubai.

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  • Roshan D'silva, Vamanjoor/UAE

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations 'Vamanjoor Ka Bahu' Shoba. Truly you are a great achiever and we are proud of your achievements.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Shoba, u are rocking. Congratulations for receiving this prestigious award -‘Woman Business Achiever Award’ by the Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Mumbai.

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  • Dolphy,Cynthi &fly., Kirem/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Shoba,
    Congratulations. Your achievements in field of sports, your leading role in cultural and philanthropic activities are an inspiration. Wishing you and your family all the best.

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  • Rathnakara, Kundapura / Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations for the most prestigious award 'Woman Business Achiever Award' God bless you

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  • Rudy D'Silva & Family, Bendur Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shoba in achieving the CCCI award. Your dedicated and committed work for the needy is well recognized. All the best in the future

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  • Albert & Tracy Rodrigues, Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Shobha,
    Hearty congratulations for being honored by Mumbai based CCCI of as the Business Achiever, which will be an inspiration to many in our community. This fits well with our objectives under KEL and I hope you continue to inspire more and more.
    I must add you have achieved in every aspect of your life being a well known sports personality, a good community leader, caring social worker and more importantly good friend to rely on.

    All the very best on your future endeavors.

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  • vincent fernandes-mogachi lahran, cascia/dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha mam on your achievement ! God Bless you & keep going.

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  • Jane Aranha, Nanthoor/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha. Being a neighbour and school mate, I was admiring your courage and talents. You are a shining Star with Gods' Blessings!!

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  • Vincent/HandyMan, Neerude/Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Hearty Congratulations Shobha,may you receive many accolades

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  • Lancy Noronha, Bellore- Bendur - DUBAI

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations dear Shobha!!

    Wish you all the best!!!

    Lancy Noronha-Sangeeth Ras
    "Moga -Sagor-Konkan Geeth Maala"
    Dubai - UAE

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  • President KEL, Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014


    Dear Shobha,

    We at KEL Dubai are proud of you on receiving the CCCI Women Business Achiever Award. Congratulations. We also value your constant support in promoting entrepreneurship in various capacities ever since KEL was setup in Dubai. We wish you many more such awards.

    On behalf of all Lead Members & Members of KEL Dubai
    Alfred Vaz
    President

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  • Ivan Fernandes, Ashoknagar / Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Shobha,
    Congratulations on receiving the CCCI Woman Business Achiever Award. We are proud of all your achievements and your constant support in promoting entrepreneurship among the community. Wish you all the best and continue with your good work.

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  • Maurice Menezes, Udupi/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Hearty congratulations and best wishes to dear Shobha on securing Woman Business Achiever Award from CCCI Maharashtra,Mubai.Mrs Shoba has indeed made all Mangalorean Christians in particular and Maharashtra Christians very proud.May God bless Mrs Shoba achieve more laurels in future too.

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  • wilson samuel, mangalore/dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    congratulations shoba, we in the AGNESIAN-ALOYSIAN Alumni UAE are proud to have you in our association . your leadership and contribution in the past have encouraged all of us to keep the ball rolling . god bless

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  • Joseph Mathias, Bendore, Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Shobha,
    Our Heartiest congratulations on winning the CCCI "Woman Business Achiever Award" and you truly deserve it. Your hard work and perseverance has been recognized and this is a great honor to our Community. Wish you many many more laurels come on your way.

    With best wishes
    Joseph Mathias & Fly.

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  • Hariraj Kumar, dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congrats for your achievement in your professional life.

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  • Fabella Anil Dsouza, Udyavara/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha Bai on your achievement ! God Bless you & keep going.

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  • Ajith Peter Dsouza, Udupi/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha Mendonca on this remarkable achievement it's highly commendable and Mr. James Mendonca too. Let your achievements may set many more milestones in the path of success. Cheers.

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  • Eulalia Dsouza, Bijai / Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations dear Shobha. It is a great Honour and I am so proud of you. Also great to see my Best Friend Janet Dsouza, who is also a Great Achiever in Politics which not many catholic women have achieved in life.!!

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  • DONY LOBO, MILAGRES- MANGALORE(QATAR)

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    HAVING PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE PROFESSIONAL STYLE RUTHLESS DEMOLITION OF ALL TOP CLASS OPPOSITIONS IN MANY MAJOR TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENTS, I HAD NO DOUBT ONE DAY IN LIFE YOU WILL CERTAINLY ACHIEVE WHAT HARDLY ANY LADY WOULD EVER DARE VENTURE INTO - AND THE RECOGNITION HAS COME TO YOURSELVES WHICH WILL CERTAINLY MAKE YOUR INSPPIRATOR (Sir. James Mendonce), your great mother Mrs.Celine Nazereth, brothers and sisters and of course your children and all of us your proud admirers.

    CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS YOU !!!

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  • Ronnie Gomes, Kadri, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Ms Shobha Mendonca and Mr James Mendonca as well. I was equally delighted to see the award was presented by Ajmer Diocese Bishop Dr Pius D’Souza who happens to be my cousin.

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  • sunil cornelio, qatar

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Mrs Shobha on winning the award,Feeling proud for the fact that it is an unprecedented for a women from a catholic community to come out and generate employment, which is the need of the society today. Hope your achievement will be a guiding path for many young women to come out and shine .When I was doing my sales management from St Xaviers mumbai I had taken the case study of Mrs Balbina Pinto,
    Proprietor of M/s Konkan Spices & Curry makers, a wonderful entrepreneur who could stand tall inspite of a big competitions from age old masala makers. Hope Daiji world will come out with a plan to run a series of articles and honour women entrepreneurs in our society which will help the younger generation to change their career by creating employment in the society and not merely search for jobs. Kudos for CCCI for hosting this excellent event.

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  • THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha on your achievement. You truly deserve this kind of award.Eventhough you do not know me but I heard a lot about you and your companies. Wishing you many more awards in the future. Good luck and all the Best for your future. God bless you and your entire family ALWAYS.

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  • Fernandes R Francis, mangalore/dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    One can count easily on finger tips no of business women in middle east especially in Christian society. There are very very few. Shobha is prominent among them. She is not only a good business woman but a kind person too. Congratulations and God Bless you Shobha

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  • Ronald Mascarenhas, mangalore/dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    congratulations and best wishes
    RonaldM.

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  • RAJESH REGO LAND MARK PROPERTIES, MANGALORE

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    congratulation Shobha. God bless you and James sir. Many Many Milestones to come. Keep it up.
    RAJESH REGO
    LAND MARK PROPERTIES

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  • Ashok Kotian, Mangalore / Mumbai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulation Shobha. God bless you and Jimmy. Many Many Milestones to come. Keep it up.

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  • Wilffi-Gracy, dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Hearty Congratulations and to your
    man in front!

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  • veena, pangala/ Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    congrats shobha.

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  • Ganesh Rai, Coorg, UAE

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations.

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  • Joyce Menezes, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha...May more laureals come to you in future...
    Good wishes
    Menezes fly

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  • Gerry D'Mello & fly, Bendur / Canada

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Shobha, as her name states so stunning in her beauty and capabilities whether in sports, business or any field she ventures in! Shobha hearty congrats for this coveted award, a truly deserved one! Behind every successful woman there is a MAN! We salute Jimmy too! You dazzling entrepreneur couple, REALLY ROCK!!!

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  • CONRAD NAZARETH, MANGALORE/S.A.

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congrats Shobha on the CCCI award.You are a great achiever.

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  • Eula & Donald Pinto, Mangalore/Muscat

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Shobha, congratulations on your achievement. Your hardwork, dedication and commitment has rewarded you with this recognition.
    All the best for the future.

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  • Gabriel Vaz, Bangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Shobha, and of course, my friend James kalyaam saagaatha, kale guntunk Jemi jaay !

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  • callen dsouza, bendur

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    congratulations madam

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  • melwin kalaakul, Allipade

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    congratulations shobha bai and james baab..

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