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St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru commemorated the 74th Republic Day on 26 January 2023. This celebration was graced by the Chief Guest, Sr Dr Lydia A.C., Superior and Joint Secretary of St. AgnesConventandInstitutions.The event started with the Chief Guest and the Principal of the college being escorted by the NCC cadets along with the ANO’s of NCC Army and Airwing, Lt Gayathri BK and Flg Offr. Dr Hithakshi B. The NCC Secretary of the College, CUO

Aparna Bharadwaj welcomed the gathering. The Chief Guest unfurled theTricolourflagandinher address said that ‘this day is an occasion for alltorenewourpledgeandtomake and preserve our country as a place where the mind is without fear, and everyone can keep their heads high’. She also expressed that the values upholding Justice, Equality, Liberty, and Fraternity are the core of our constitutionandour country has made a tremendous growth in every aspect of life. In order to aim forhigher developmenteveryone must be a hope-filled person, and this can be made possible through inclusive growth using our potential. The Chief Guest’s address was followed by the patriotic song

Who is the biggest loser in the RussiaUkraine war?

Both have lost a lot. Let’s look at Russiafirst.Shehadagrandscheme to reassemble the Soviet Union. It appears to be in tatters. Her losses of troops is approaching 20,000. She has lost billions of dollars in militaryequipment.

sung by the NCC cadets after which the event was concluded by expressing the words of gratitude by Cpl Sneha D’mello.

Emperor has no clothes. Putin has exposed the Russian military as weak and incompetent. Certainly not the world power everyone thought.

However, her biggest losses are in prestige and respect

Thefirstlossisprestige.TheRussian militaryusedtobefeared.Itusedto be respected. No longer. The

Let’s talk about respect.Soldiersare sayingPutinorderedthewarcrimes. Thebombingofmaternityhospitals. Shelling of Children’s shelters. Executionofthe elderlyandwomen and children. Shot in the head with their hands tied behind their backs.

Gangrapingwomenand smallgirls. Whatever respect Russia may have gained since the fall of the Soviet Union has been squandered and lost byPutin.

Let’s move on to Ukraine. She has lost her countrymen. She has seen hercountrydestroyed.Shehasseen her citizens exposed to war crimes and atrocities. But she has gained a lot.

She has gained the respect and admirationof the entire world.

She has a proven leader Who has the respite the world and will lead her in the rebuilding process.

Most of all, Ukraine has showed the world how important her freedom is. She is willing to fight. To die. To see her home destroyed. But in the end she will have her freedom. Her children will have their freedom. And her grandchildren will have their freedom.

To repeat a quote of Churchill: “Nations that go down fighting rise again, but those who surrender tamelyarefinished.”

Ukraine is not surrendering tamely and even if defeated, will rise again. So,whohaslostthemostinthewar. The answer is easy-Russia.

-Bent Cooper(Quora)

India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday with a colourfulparadedisplayingmilitarymightandculturaldiversity.

The public holiday marks the anniversary of India officially adopting its constitution, making it a sovereign republic.

Its highlight isa parade which is held in the capital city Delhi and telecast live across the country.

Everyyear,thecountryalsoinvitesa foreign dignitary as the chief guest to the parade - this year, Egypt's president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi was the guest of honour.

Remembering: Mário Soaresvisited

India, responding to the invitation of President Ramaswami Venkataraman to participate in the celebrations of January 26, 1992, Republic Day. This first visit by a Portuguese Head of State to this country is described as "a moment of reunion and reconciliation between two independent, free and respectful peoples".

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Maharashtra Governor presides over The Annual Day celebrations of Kerala Christian Council Mumbai

Mumbai (RBI), Jan.08: Maharashtra

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari presided over the 65th Annual Day celebrations and Christmas and NewYearCelebrationsorganisedby the Kerala Christian Council in MumbaionSunday (8 Jan).

Malayalam actor, filmmaker and director Renji Panicker, Chairman of Kerala Christian Council Babu O.

Varghese, General Secretary Simon Varkey, Convener Binu Chandy,

Church fathers and members of the Council were present.

Speaking on the occasion the Governor Koshyari hailed the contribution of Kerala in keeping the nation united. He said Adi Sankaracharya established four peethas in different corners of the country at Badrinath, Rameshwaram, Jagannath Puri and Dwarika Puri. Thisaccording to him helped in achieving the integration of the nation. Congratulating film star and director Renji Panicker for making his speech in Malayalam, the Governor stressed the need to promote education in the mother tongue.

Mentioning that the National

EducationPolicy2020laysemphasis on education in the mother tongue attheprimarylevel,Koshyarisaidat his instance all universities in Maharashtra are conducting their Convocation Ceremonies in Marathi. Stating that he learnt Marathi since coming to Maharashtra, he appealed to the members of the Kerala community to alsotry to learn Marathi.

According to the Chairman Babu Varghese, Kerala Christian Council, thesocio,culturalandphilanthropic organisation representing all ChristiandenominationsofKeralain

Mumbaiwassetupintheyear1958. He said apart from organizing Onam and Christmas celebrations, the Council runs several humanitarianprojectsfortheneedy and the underprivileged.

The Governor released the 65th Annual Day Souvenir and felicitated meritorious students and senior members of the Kerala Christian Council.

-Rons Bantwal,Mumbai

As a preparation for the feast of Infant Jesus on 8.1.2022 Hore Kanike processionwasorganised Devoteesin large numbers took part bringing foodmaterialfor the festivalmeal

RevFrGregoryDSouzaparishpriest of Hosabettu conducted the prayer service and blessed the devotees and the material they brought and inauguratedtheprocessionwiththe statue of Infant Jesus Which wasfollowedby solemn

Eucharisticcelebration. InhismessageFrGregoryexplained the greatness of the one who gives cheerfully and blessings we receive from Godfor our sacrifices and generous heart.

Mr Rajesh D'Souza, convener of 21 commissions welcomed and compered, Mr Edward Serrao newly electedVicePresidentproposedthe voteofthanks.Evening snackswere provided to all who participated. –

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The feast of Infant Jesus Shrine at Alangar wascelebratedon8thJanuary2023

Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza, Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Mangalore being the main celebrant presided over the

Eucharistic Celebration. Fr Richard Dsouza, Associate Priest of Sacred Heart Church surathkal preached the word of God. In his homily he highlighted the theme " To be the proclaimers of Faith ". He emphasised on Revelation of God indifferentstagesatdifferentlevels. Theselfmanifestation ofChristcalls us for the transofirmation. Being transformed we are called to Proclaim Christ through our words and deeds. We are called to Proclaim Christ by inculcating the virtues of Faith, Hope, Love, Peace andbeinghumaneinourwordsand deeds. Very Rev. Fr Onil Dsouza

Vicar Vara of Moodubidri Deanery and priests from the varado were the concelebrants. After the

Eucharistic celebration Bishop honoured the Muddoms who contributed generously for the Celebration. Parish priest Fr Walter DSOUZA thanked all those who worked and contributed for the festal celebration. After the mass foodwasservedtoalltheDevotees. More than 2000 Devotees actively participatedin the Celebration.

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ParishPriest /Correspondent

Holy Rosary Church,Alangar

Moodbidri 574227

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