Mahatma Gandhi, Freedom Struggle and Na. Dsouza
Dr. Charles Lobo
On 2nd October as usual we celebrated the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who is known as the Father of our Nation.
Mahatma Gandhi visited our State 18 times. He visited Mangalore 3 times- in 1920, 1927 and 1934. During his visit to Mangalore in 1927 he went to Canara High School, Dongarakeri. He unveiled the portrait of Lokamanya Tilak at the Bhuvanendra Hall. During his secondvisittotheschoolin1934 he laid the foundation of the Krishna Mandir in the Canara Girls High Schoolpremises. Thetrowel usedby MahatmaGandhiforthisisshownin the picture below. A Museum had
been setup inthe school in1919 in honour of the founder, Ammembal Subbarao Pai. It has been renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Museum after the visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the school after seeking his permission. A visit to this Museum is amust for Mangaloreans. Below is an exhibit fromtheMahatmaGandhi Museum showing theantelope horns.
During his visit Mahatma Gandhi addressed the Mogaveeras (fishermen) andadvisedthemabout temperance. When hevisited Udupi town, hewastold thattheDalitsare not allowed to enter Udupi Sri Krishna Temple. He refused to visit the Temple and advised them to throw open thetemple toDalits. He wasverycourageous andwould not beafraidtotakethebullbyitshorns or hit the iron when it is hot. Such decisions earned him plenty of enemies who wanted to preserve the social structure based on religion andculture.
Although he visited the Canara school twice, Mahatma Gandhi did not visit St. Aloysius College. It was thefamouscollege intheTownafter theGovernment College. Hedidnot visit St. Agnes College, the first Catholic Womenʼs College in the South. The first womenʼs college in the South was Queen Maryʼs College, Madras.Hedidnotvisitany church like Rosario or Milagres famous in those days although he visited temples. Why did Mahatma not visit these institutions? Is it because we did not invite him and
did not want him to visit for fear of antagonizing the Government? I amnot sure.
TheroleandresponseoftheChurch to the freedom struggle has been brought out effectively by Dr. Na. Dsouza, a Catholic and an awardwinning writer in Kannada language. His two books Gandhi Bandaru(Gandhi Came) and Kaitan GandhiyaSwatantraHorata(Kaitan Gandhiʼs Freedom Struggle) deal withGandhi.Theyshouldbereadby every Christian and lover of literature.
The first book Gandhi Bandaru starts with an unscheduled visit of Gandhi to a village inNorth Canara (Uttar Kannada) ashe had to take a deviation due to bad road. The car in which he was travelling also required repairs. He had to wait on the roadside till the car was repaired. Hence, he decides to visit the village where his car stopped. Thevillagers werenotfullyprepared towelcome him. They werealsonot involved in the freedom struggle and going about the chores as usual. Gandhi toured the village. He
found a temple and learnt that the lowercastesdonothavepermission to enter the temple. He refused to visit the temple and advised the priesttoallowallcastestoenterand worship the deity. He speaks to themabout healthand hygiene and the need to keep the village clean. This visit electrified a sleeping village and people of all communities decided to join the freedomstruggle. Themailcarrierof the village resigned to his job and decided to help the freedom fighters to carry their correspondence and publicity material using his expertise in delivery. The landlord used his wealth for the freedom movement. The priest left the village after the temple was thrown open to all. The first generation sacrificed everything but the second generation does not inculcate the virtues of sacrifice. They indulge in corruption. Apoor manofthelower caste who had worked hard for freedom struggle dies waiting for freedom fighterʼspension.
The second book has many
Christian characters like the family of Kaitan, the parish priest, the Gurkar etc.Thenarrator ofthenovel goes to Belekeri in the Karwar Districttovisitarelativeofhis.While asking for directions to thehouse, a person tells him that the house of his relative is adjacent to Kaitan Gandhiʼs Ashram. He had not heard about any freedom fighter from the Christian community called Kaitan with the nickname Gandhi and about the Ashram. He becomes quite curious. He enquires about Kaitan,meetshiminhisAshramand his findings become the subject of thenovel.
The narrator finds out that Kaitan belonged to a devout Catholic family. His house was very close to the church, and he was an errand boy of the Parish priest. He was the son of Inas (Ignatius) and Annabai. Inas was a labourer in the farm owned by Ishwara Pujari. Inasa was very good at climbing coconut trees. In the course of time Kaitan became anexpert tree climber. One day Pujari visited the garment and clothshopofKamatwherehefound
the photo of Gandhi. Pujari pointed out that the photo should be removed because that person is an enemy of the Government and the Mamaledarand Fouzdarwould be angry. Kamat had joined the freedom struggle, and he wanted Pujaritootojoinit.Soon aCongress Committee was formed in the village and Kamat became the President. Kamat drafted Kaitan as anoverseer inhis farm tosupervise theworkers. WhenKamatorganized a public meeting, Kaitan was given thetaskoferectingapandalandthe pole for flag hoisting. He did it perfectly like any other worker without understanding thepurpose. The flag was hoisted on it. The parish priest came to know about it and called Kaitan and advised him to desist from any acts which go against the British Government. Kaitan. He was taught to use the printing machine and print pamphlets fordistribution.
Once it happened that while carrying the newspapers printed by himduring thenighttothehouseof Ramabhatta forfurther distribution
Kamat sensed that Police are following him. He found Kaitan going home and asked him to hide with the bundles. Kaitan then reached the house of Ramabhatta with the newspapers. This was the baptism by firefor Kaitan. Suddenly he became a hero. Thereafter he was fully into the freedom struggle. He joined the sandalwood tree cutting agitation and many other agitations despite opposition from
the Parish Priest and advice during confession.
Kaitan joined the freedom struggle and suffered alot. He was arrested, beaten up and jailed. His leg was broken by the Police. Thereafter he could not be very active. Hestarted school and ashram for the children offreedom fighters whowereinside the jail. Pujari had joined the freedom struggle at the fag-end. AfterIndependence waswon, Pujari becamealegislator. Hedonated the land to Kaitan to improve his Ashram. Kaitan started school and was looking after it even in his old age when the narrator met him at Belekeri.
No doubt this is a novel, afictitious story based on historical facts and incidents. UnlikethefictitiousKaitan Gandhi, there was one school master in Mangalore who was known as Gandhi Marcel Soz in Kadri (Mangalore) who was a follower of Justice Ranade andlater of Mahatma Gandhi. He used to wear the Gandhi cap and propagated the use of Khadi and Charaka. He started an St Francis
Xavier elementary school in Mallikatte (Kadri) which was in existence in 1912 as per the mention in KonknniDirvem- the first newspaper in Konkani started by Varakavi Aloysius (Louis) Mascarenhas. Because he believed in Gandhian principles he earned the nickname, Gandhi. But such Gandhis are very few in our community.
Goingbacktotheoldquestion. Why did Gandhi not visit our colleges andchurchesinMangalore? Dsouza has the following to say in his authors note to the above cited book. “WhydidthenativeChristians keep away from the freedom struggle of this country? Generally, two arguments are offered as plausible answers to this question. One, when the people of the country were fighting for their independence, the native Christians lived directly under the control of the Church authorities. As a result, the European priests- French, Portuguese or Italian who exerted theirpowerandinfluenceprevented them from joining the Struggle.
Second, the native Christians being converts to the religion of the West by default identified themselves with the Europeans. Kaitan of Belekeri transgressed both the intimidations andtook activeroleof a Satyagrahi in the freedom movement.”
It is sad that there is no documentation of the role played by the Christian foot soldiers, although the work of some leaders isknown. Some Mangaloreans who went to Bombay were in the forefront of thefreedom struggle. If eachParish aswell asthe branch of the Catholic Sabha in Mangalore and Udupi diocese makes a sincere effort itis not too lateto document our freedom fighters who suffered forthe Struggle.
Senior Citizens Day Thoughts - 2024.
October 1, 2024, International Senior Citizens Day - here in our own surroundings we experience the day marked in one way or another toconsider in a broader manner.
Manylargehearted people of'Good Willʼ come forward toentertain and gift, institutions especially hadtheir own agenda to celebrate and reflect.
Asaconfirmedseniorcitizenwriting to introspect on this difficult occasion, it is very normal and inescapable even for the most fortunate to'Amort' feel negative in different ways and degrees. Thecauseiswellknown to those who experience age or encounteritclosely,practicallyfolks above 70years facethemusic. There are infinite reasons and complaints and causes to feel bad andget negative -most are true to reality, as the body ages and gives way to weakness, illness, inexplicable handicaps and challenges that can be experienced only at 'that age' andnot before. A few self-imagined and makebelieve feelings exist as it is human andnatural. Until andunlessapersonreachesthe60s, 70s, 80s or rare 90s it is impossible forthoseyettocatchuptosimulate or imagine the vagaries of age and illness.
Next is resolving the ignominy of age and illness - this is next to impossible and only perhaps 'God who knows all' can tacklethis may be.Thebest isto make a firm resolve and effort in advance toaccept andadjust like a superhuman, yet impossible it seems.Oldageisablindwalkwhere nothing is defined, clear, expected or predicted. Alternating between positive and negative outlook/mindset wide fluctuations arecertain.
The big battle is to accept and tolerate. Religious books lay bare this age scenario in a multitude of passagesandexamples. OneIrecall from thebible, "Truly, truly, Isayto you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk whereveryouwanted,butwhenyou are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you
and carry you where you do not wanttogo." ....John21:18...
Human life is confronted with manyʼprisonsʼ, likedestitutehomes, orphanages, halfway home, addiction centers, hospitals, Homes for aged, rehabilitation centers and many such care institutions and homes and these point to old age trials. Loneliness is an epidemic disease faced by many and rapidly increasing uncontrollably affecting many. There is insufficient care to address this vital matter and not seriously acted on. But stricter and uniform manners need application with care andattention tothose on the margins of sickness and depression lest you are the final causeofthisneglect.
Regarding old age and old age homes much can be seen, but little gauged.... It explainedthat today society is obsessed with the 'throw
away culture' and aged sick people are the first casualties. There are many old age homes of different caliber and types being opened these days, indicating the very profitable and good returns that it affordsthegroups whoownandrun the homes in general maintaina tight grip and little is clear. A few homes that are projected to take careoftheelderly seemtotakecare of only very sick cases that should be in hospitals and the well-aged people are only pushed to become sick,which brings profit tomany. It is not uncommon to seethat their ownfolks wanttheseoutoftheway and put away in homes where no careorconcernisreallythere. Folks pay for their upkeep and call them whenpossible andareeverreadyto supply gifts and baksheesh to the caregivers and managements of such homes butnever want to ask relevant questions. There is little or
nointerest in theaged andold and thelittle seen isjustadrama.
Preserving the wellbeing, independence and capabilities of olderpeople astheyadvanceinage and enhance their outlook, and continuing wellness is solely dependent on participating in everyday normal activities and being aware that they are contributing to life. The surrounding environments in which they live play a vital role in maintaining their activeness and independence. The top question to ask those involved and responsible for the welfare of older people is "Are you willing toensure the human rights and civil liberties of the older people?" In critical stages the choice of treatment and all aspects is taken away from the aged person and all decisions are made by kith and kin, even in the most vital matters. Older people
(those aged 65 years and above) tripled innumbers from 260 million in 1980 to 760 plus million in 2021. Between 2021 - 2050 globally, the number of aged persons is set to increase from less than 10% to at least 17% which in India is a big matter. But there is little awareness and not even contingency plans from authorities.
There is unlimited hollow hype about the agedandsick,those with general age-related handicaps and conditions, dementia and the medical aspects of geriatrics treatment andcareschemes andso on and on. Now, the science of Gerontology and research coupled with applied management subjects to care and support the aged is rapidly seen, plenty of modern terminology and rhetoric is displayed, but what is needed is a serious practical delivery protocol,
regulated, streamlined function and basic benefits to all concerned without discrimination and/or harassment. There is every reason andcause forthe Central andState Govt.tohavededicated full-fledged departments for "Affairs of the Aged" or better a 'Ministry' as the potential to regulate and develop canonlythenbe bettermet.
However, the many voluntary and authorised organisations formed/set up, to care for all aspects of the spectrum of services to the aged and sick, can adopt a basic systematic plan to eliminate roadblocks and make the care of the aged and sick in institutionsefficient, accepted, safe, respected and value-based. The many Community/Government organisations and departments, elderʼs helplines, geriatric medical facilities, trusts and so on and so forth must be motivated to work
closely with a very high motivation and regulation. Modern Mobile phones in unrestricted use in hospitals and such care institutions (especially old age institutions) need strict regulation to accordproper care andattention to sickandagedasoften rampant use seriously interferes with care and concern. A do & not do guides, Proper time allocation, Suitable regular interaction/feedback system, Balanced Food quality and variety (suited to aged folks) and monitoring, medical attention arrangements, Care and attention assurance,
Adequate communication and information, Needed equipment and gear for comfort, Physical activity, Safety and security, Infrastructure, Mental & Spiritual Support. The dietary requirements of senior citizens are different from others.
Hence, a diet plan that aligns with theirhealth needs must be inplace. Here,theymust note thatbody and metabolism slow down with advancing age, bringing changes in the digestive system, food preferences, andappetite. Themain critical needs of the aged and sick are mainly health, food, clothing, housing, andmobility. oral /mouth care. To make the person comfortable Nutrition. ...Hygiene. ...Pain relief. ...Bowel and bladder care, ...Positioning for comfort and to allow the person to be active. Basically, “breathe
normally”, “eat and drink”, “eliminate body wastes” “movement”, “sleep and rest”, “dress and undress”, “temperature”, "hygiene/skin”, “safety” “communicate and learn”must be given dueconsideration atalltimes.
There is seen and felt a welldefined process of aging that is practically experienced and is visible - Be aware and be prepared:
(1) Age 60 to 70 years: The workplace moves away from you. No matter how successful or
powerful you become during your career,youwillbecalledanordinary person. So, don't stick to the mindset andsuperiority complex of yourprevious joborbusiness.
(2) 70 to 75 years: At this age, society slowly moves away from you. Your frequent friends and colleagues will reduce and hardly anyone will recognize you at your previous workplace. Don't say "I was..."or"Iwasonce..."because the younger generation will not recognize you, and you shouldn't feelbadabout it!
(3) 75to 80 years: At this stage, the family will slowly move away from you. Even though you may have many children and grandchildren, most of the time you will be living with your partner or alone. When your children visit occasionally, it is an expression of affection, so don't blame them for visiting less,
because they are busy with their lives!
clearlysaid, "Let us treat the elderly
(4) Finally, after80: The earth wants todestroyyou.Atthistime,don'tbe sadorgrieve,becausethisisthelast stage of life, and everyone will eventuallyfollowthis path! After6plus, form a group of friends and keepmeetingoccasionallyatafixed place, at a fixed time. Keep in telephonic contact.Recallandshare oldlifeexperiences with eachother. Some years ago,Dr.Abdul Kalamat a meeting with young people very
as you would wish to be treated in youroldage.Theyarethememories of the family, the memory of humanity, the memory of the country. Acommunitywhere young people do not dialogue with aged folk is a community without a future. It is a sterile community. Regular conversation with the elderlyisnotawasteoftimebutwill give a larger and clearer vision in life.Donot avoidreality.
-IvanSaldanha-Shet.
Kasargod: Snehalaya De-addiction Center inaugurated
in grand style
• Pics:StanleyBantwal
MediaRelease
Kasargod, Oct 3: On the birthday of Mahatma Gandhiji, Snehalaya
Chartitable Trust, Bachalike, Pavoor, Manjeshwar, declared openthenew de-addiction center forthe public.
In a significant step towards combating addiction and promoting rehabilitation of victims of addiction, the Snehalaya Deaddiction Center was formally inaugurated on October 2 in a
grand manner attended by esteemed dignitaries, donors and socialand community leaders.
Renowned philanthropist and businessman, Michael D'Souza,
inaugurated the center, by cutting the ribbon and by lighting of the lamp.
Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore, led the prayer service and blessed the new building. The
auxiliary bishop of Delhi, DrDeepak Valerian Tauro, was present in the blessing ceremony.
The presence of U T Khader, Speaker of Karnataka, A KMAshraf, MLA, Manjeshwar, and Vijayalaxmi Shibaroor, prominent journalist and venerable Athmadasyammi, an omnist monk enhanced the glow of theevent.
Other notable guests included NAli Abdulla, OCB chairman, Sinukumar,
member secretary, OCB, Kerala, and several other distinguished guests.
The Snehalaya De-addiction Center built withanapproximate costofRs 7.5 crore aims to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to individuals struggling withaddiction, offeringasupportive environment for curative support system, counselling and reintegration into society.
Speaking on the occasion, Michael D'Souza emphasized at his inaugural speech the need for collective efforts to address the growing issue of addiction and praised the initiative. He also expressed a deep note of the committed service of Snehalaya.
U T Khader, speaker of Karnataka Assembly expressed his appreciation forthecenter'sgrowth as he has seen the institute grow from day one. A special mention on Manna initiative was well appreciated by thespeaker.
Bishop DrPeterPaulSaldanhainhis message said, “May this institution be a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction, guiding them towards a path of recovery andredemption. However, theword
addictscouldbeavoided astheyare victims of situations.”
Vijayalaxmi Shibaroor, a noted journalist gave a timely message that we should rather close de addiction centers rather than opening them. Then we know society has bettered. The Government system is promoting alchohol and substances for their revenue andwe struggle tobring in thechange.
The keynote speaker, venerable Athmadas Yammi an omnist monk recited invocation of three predominant religions and gave a strong message of humanity asone of the everlasting religions and the real Sense of holiness is at such institutions like Snehalaya. As a gesture of gratitude and honour all the guests were felicitated and all the donors were recognised.
AKM Ashraf, MLA, Manjeshwar applauded the service being rendered by Snehalaya and said he is extremely happy to be a part of thisinstitution.
Walter Nandalike, of Daijiworld media in his speech said there are two types of people. One who has
MangaloreDioceseNews
all riches for themselves (bogy) and othershaveforthewelfareofothers (Yogy). Snehalaya has a dedicated team and works for humane cause, he said expressing his happiness over the meticulous planning and organising effectively agrand event of thisscale.
Geo DSilva compares the inaugural function, while Rafiq master and Prof Nelson Monis compered the formal function in most pleasing style.
Thesecond edition of ‘Snehagangeʼ written by Ravi Naikapu on the life of the founder of Snehalaya was released by theBishop DrDeepak V Tauro onthis occasion.
The launch of Snehalaya website also was inaugurated by the Bishop DrDeepak VTauro atthis occasion.
The founder president Joseph Crasta welcomed the dignitaries, and the secretary Olivia Crasta proposed voteofthanks.BlueAngel invoked Godʼs blessings and sang the national anthem at the end. More than 100 volunteers catered for their free service. A well organised event was witnessed by more than 2000 people joyously.
Lunchwasserved toallguests.*****
Being Human
-By: Molly Pinto.
It's not easy being human with a limitless soul
Our bodies are limited and there's just so much one can do You better believe you're always admired and respected For the ability to endure, life in this body suit of armour
It's not easy being human as a human you know that There's so much expected of us, to prove our worth
Wired with emotions both good and bad, for us to dissect
That's the freedom of choice that is left up to you
It's not easy being human, God knows as it's His plan
To test every endurance, courage, strength and tenacity Really doesn't seem fair, to be manipulated this way As if this wasn't enough, He throws religion into its midst
It's not easy being human, because the circle doesn't seem to end
For every wrong turn, you return to start line, as blank as before Don't try to figure the reason, don't try to figure the plan
You're just a means to an end, what end, only the puppeteer understands
-MollyPinto,Mangalore
Points to Ponder, October 2024
WhatAilsWorld’sFastest Growing LargeEconomy?
Indian economy, it appears, isfiring on all cylinders. The bond and equity markets are rocking with both domestic and global funds chasing Indian assets. No less a person than the RBI Governor speaks of improved fundamentals with fiscal consolidation, healthy bank balance sheets, a declining inflation trajectory andcomfortable level of foreign exchange reserves, helping the country to navigate through geopolitical disturbances and geoeconomic fragmentation. The IMF, IBRD (World Bank), ADB, OECD, as well as major rating agencies agree that India will remain fastest growing large economy registering a GDP growth ofabout 7%evenin2024-25.
It could be perilous to be a Cassandra in milieu of pervasive euphoria! Nevertheless, it is preciselyinsuchasituationthatone hastolookforchinks inthearmour lest complacency make the system impervious to the lurking risks. In size, India is the fifth largest economy with a GDP in 2023 estimated at $ 3.55 trillion. But our per capita income is only $ 2484. This certainly is an improvement when compared to the corresponding income of $1440 a decade ago. But it is still abysmally low when compared to the per capita income of $12514 of China.
Others like Australia, Japan and South Korea boast of a per capita income of anywhere between $33000to65000.Evencountrieslike
Egypt, Sri Lanka and Vietnam rank above us. So, is it only population, or anyother reason that India finds itselfatthe137thspotinalistof192 countries listed according to their income? A comparison with China would suggest that population alone does not explain this poor performance.
people eat. Yet big inefficiencies persist. Although India has a third more land under cultivation thanChina, it harvests only a third as much produce by value, according to analysis by Unupom Kausik of Olam, an agri-business listed in Singapore. Agriculture employs almost half of all Indian workers—
Part of the explanation has to be foundin thelow productivity of the agriculture sector. Well, as the Economist putsit, “Indiahascomea long way since “ship-to-mouth” days of the 1950s and 1960s, when the country depended on food aid from abroad. It has long since become a net exporter of stuff
some 260m people—but contributes only15%of output and 12%ofexports (seechartabove). By contrast, business services such as call centres and ITcompanies employ lessthan 1%ofworkers but produce 7% ofGDPand almost a quartequarter of exports” . So the major challenge in raising the per
capita income in India lies in tackling the vicious cycle of low productivity and pervasive invisible unemployment and underemployment intheagriculture sector.
Another disturbing feature of the Indian economy is the increasing inequality inthe wealthandincome
distribution. The research group World Inequality Lab says that the wealth concentrated in the richest 1% of Indiaʼs population is at its highest in six decades and this concentration of percentage share of income exceeds that of many countries including Brazil and the US.(see chartalongside).
The study which was authored among others by the redoubtable Thomas Piketty found that by the end of 2023, Indiaʼs richest citizens owned 40.1% of the countryʼs wealth, the highest since 1961 and their share of the total income was 22.6%, themost since 1922.
The Lab says that factors, including lack of quality education has trapped a substantial swathe of people in low paid jobs and depressed the growth of the bottom 50%andmiddle 40% ofthe Indians.DatafromForbes billionaire rankings show the number of Indianswith netwealth exceeding $
1billion rose from 1in 1991 to 162 in 2022. The 10000 wealthiest individuals own an average of Rs 22.6 billion ($ 271.91 million) in wealth, which is 16763 times the countryʼs average. The top 1% own over 40% of the countyʼs wealth. Since India, which won its independence in 1947 from Britain, opened its markets to foreign investments in 1992, the number of billionaires has surged. The authors of the study observe that the “Billionaire Raj” headed by Indiaʼs modern bourgeoisie is now more unequal thanthe British Rajheaded bycolonial forces. The final question that cries for an answer is: Are Indians happy? The UN sponsored World Happiness Report ranks India near the bottom at 126 out of 143 countries surveyed. It appears that countries with relatively smaller population rank among the top “happiest” countries. Only Canada and the UK have populations of over 30 million among the top 20 happiest countries. While the US and Germany have gone out of the top 20, being ranked 23rd and 24th,
Costa Rica and Kuwait entered the top 20 group, ranked at 12 and 13. Finland continues to be the worldʼs happiest country.
The happiness ranking is based on individualsʼ self-assessed evaluations of life satisfaction as well as per capita income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and prevailing corruption levels.
Jennifer De Paola, a happiness researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland, says that Finnsʼ connection to nature and healthy worklifebalancearecontributors to their life satisfaction. Maybe it is time thatweIndiansmust taketime off to introspect whether blind pursuit of progress as represented by “improving macros” is the route to happiness or a lifestyle that is harmony withnatureandneighbor?
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SwachathaHiSevaandMassScale
CleanlinessDrivebyFatherMullerHom. MedicalCollege
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Mangaluru, Oct 1: TheNSSUnit of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College observed SWACHATHA HI SEVA on 1st October 2024.
Under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam Campaign around 200 enthusiastic
NSS Volunteers of the college took part in Plantation Drive in association with the Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, FMHMC and Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences where nearly 200 Medicinal Plants have been PlantedintheCampus.
Mass Scale Cleanliness Drive and Awareness Drive:
Mass Scale Cleanliness Drive and Awareness programme was heldon 1stOctober2024intheafternoonin association with Belma Grama Panchayat and Department of Community Medicine, FMHMC. 200
NSS Volunteers took part in the Drive where the Entire Street of Deralakatte stretch from KSHegde Hospital toDeralakatteJunctionhas been cleaned.
Rev Fr Faustine L. Lobo, Designate Director of Father MullerCharitable Institutions and Administrator of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital, FrNelson Dheeraj Pais. Administrator, Father Muller Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Division, Dr Prabhu Kiran, Principal, Dr Sathish S,
Principal, Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr Vilma Meera Dsouza, Vice Principal, FMHMC, Dr Blany Lobo, HOD, Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Dr Deepa Pais, DMS, Dr Amitha Baliga Academic Incharge, DrDeeraj IgnaciousFernandes, NSS Program Officer, Mr Ramesh PDO Belma Grama Panchayat, Mr Siddarth and Ms Pushpitha NSS Representatives, Mr Mohammed Kamal from Belma Grama Panchayat were present during the program.**
Mangaluru: Cottonking’s relocated store inaugurated
at Mangaluru Hampankatt
The well-known outlet for cotton dress materials and readymade men's clothing, ‘Cottonkingʼ, was inaugurated at Alfa Towers, Hampankatta, on Friday, October 4.
Cottonking's Director, Koushik Marathe, along with Walter Nandalike, founder and managing director of Daijiworld media, inaugurated the new outlet. The Cottonking store has been relocated to Hampankatta from
Kankanady.
Director Koushik Marathe said, “We have relocated Cottonking to the heart of the city, and this is our 250th store. Cottonking specializes in 100% cotton without compromise. We have introduced anti-stain dress materials, which are our best-selling product, and recently launched a new range of Pixel trousers.”
Walter Nandalike added, "I congratulate Maxim Saldanha and hisfamilyontheinauguration ofthe Cottonking store. The journey of Cottonking is truly inspiring, starting in 1996 with just one store, and now growing to 250 outlets. I personally do not like the word 'success';Icallit'progressʼ. Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their mind cannot change anything."
Secretary ofthe KanaraChamber of Commerce andIndustry Ashwin Pai
Maroor, president of Rachana CatholicChamberofCommerce and Industry John B Monteiro, founder President of Beary Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dr S M Rasheed, Mcc Bank Chairman Anil Lobo and store owner Maxim stephan Saldanha goretta saldanha leon saldanha onil saldanhawere also present.
Nidhi pai udupi compared the program
Maxim Saldanha alsoowns Tanishq Jewellery Showroom, World of Titan, Titan Eye Plus showrooms, andCottonking inUdupi,alongwith a Fastrack showroom in Shivamogga.
Address:
Cottonking
Alfa Towers, opposite Mandovi Motors
Hampankatta – Mangaluru
Ph:+919449615253
AGNESIA2K24 –anationallevelinter-collegiateITand management(MCA/MBA)festheldatStAgnesCollege
A national level inter-collegiate IT and management fest AGNESIA 2K24 was held on 3rd and 4th October 2024. AGNESIA – 2024 is a firstfestofitskindbeingconducted by the MBA and MCA department. The fest witnessed 25 colleges participating from in and around Mangalore.
Inaugural event:
The inaugural of the event took place on 3rd October at Mother MaryAloysia Centenary Auditorium at St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore. The Chief Guest for the inaugural wasMrWalterNandalike, Founder, Daijiworld Media Network andthe Guest ofHonourwas Mr
AshokShrestha, RetiredPortfolio Director, General Electric
(Renewable Energy). The fest was inauguratedtraditionally bylighting thelamp.
Our chief guest Mr Walter
Nandalikeencouragedtheaudience withhismotivational speechsaying, “It's never too young to teach and never too old to learn". In other
words, everybody despite theirage
barrier theyshould be open for the changing environment. He stressed howimportant itistotake risks and howtofaceourown fears.
The guest of honour Mr.Ashok
Shrestha oriented the students about leadership and teamwork. He gave agistabout cultural diversity, theimportance ofLeadership skills
and as a youth how it is important to be decisive. He stressed teamwork and provided examples
ofhislifeexperiences. Heexpressed that they should be open-minded, needtobecontemporaryandadopt achangingworld.
Sr.Dr.MVenissa addressed thea udience with the presidential remarks. She mainly focused on how education is important in molding studentsʼ livesandstressed
thatstudents shouldlearnlessons for life which transforms their life. She urged the students to follow theirmindandheart.
Ms. Vaishnavi Shenoy introduced the audience about Aavirbhav –MCA fest. Ms. Kshama Bangera introduced the gathering about Euphoria – MBA fest. The trophies were unveiledbythe dignitaries. Theotherdignitaries present onthe dais were Sr Dr M Venissa A.C., Principal, St Agnes College (Autonomous), SrDrM.VinoraA.C.PG Co-ordinator, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mrs Sheryl Preethika, Head of MBA Department, Mrs. Panchajanyeswari, Head of MCA Department, Ms. Vaishnavi Shenoy and Ms. Kshama Bangera the student coordinators.
The inaugural started with a prayer song led by Ms. Venisha and the MCA. This was followed by a welcome dance led by Ms. Dhanyashree and the team of MCA department. The audience were welcomed by Mrs. Panchajanyeswari,HeadoftheMCA Department. The event was hosted
by Mrs.Akshatha Shetty, Dept of MCA. Mrs. Sheryl Preethika – Head of MBA Department proposed the vote ofthanks.
Valedictory event
The valedictory of the event took place on 4th October at Mother MaryAloysia Centenary Auditorium atStAgnes College, Mangaluru at 5pm.
The Chief Guest for the valedictory was Mrs. Marjorie Texeira - Vice President, Agnesian Alumni Association. In her address she encouraged the audience with her motivational speech. She expressed the Importance of Culture along with the theoretical knowledge and stated that “Education is not bounded only till the purview of textbook, but beyond it”.
Dr. Gerard DʼSouza, Mentor, MBA, shared his experiences which helped the students to face uncertainties. An incredible and remarkable opinion was received fromtheparticipants whichwill bea driving force to the MBA and MCA students toconduct futurefests.
Theotherdignitaries present onthe dais were Sr Dr M Venissa A.C., Principal, Sr Dr M.Vinora A.C., PG Co-ordinator, Mrs Sheryl Preethika, Head of MBA Department, Mrs.Panchajanyeswari HeadofMCA Department, Dr. Gerard DʼSouza, Mentor MBA,Ms.Vaishnavi Shenoy and Ms. Kshama Bangera the student coordinators. The valedictory eventwashostedbyMs. Jansil Saldanha of 2nd MBA. The Valedictory started the audience being welcomed by Mr. Vinston of 2nd MBA followed with a prayer songledbyMs.FabiannDsouzaand team. Mr.Vinston of 1st MBA proposed thevote ofthanks.
Namesofthecolleges participated:
MBA – 20colleges
1.SDMUjire
2.Sahyadri College
3.Mangalore University
4. Vivekananda College of Arts Science&Commerce
5.AJInstitiute
6.AlvasInstitute
7.ManelSrinivas NayakInstitute
8.SDMMangalore
9.SacredHeart College Madantyar
10. Vivekananda college of engg & tech
11.St. Aloysius College (AIMIT)
12.MAPScollege
13.Shree Devi Institute ofTech
14.St Aloysius Mangalore
15. Yenepoya institiute of arts com sci
16. Srinivas Institute Mgt and com Pandeshwar
17.Srinivas Valachil
18.Akshaya college
19.NITK
20.SDM Kodialbial MCA – 5colleges
Theevents were asfollows: MCAevents:
Ms.Akshitha Menon announced the winners andrunners oftheNational Level IT And Management Fest AGNESIA-2024 Department of Computer Applications (MCA) present “AAVIRBHAV”.
DRUDAVISHTI – Coding, VEBAKALPANA – WebDesigning, GYANVEDA – IT Quiz, KURUKSHETRA -Gaming, TATTVACHITRAM-Videography, YANTRAVIMARSHA-ITManager, ANVESHAN – Treasure Hunt, SRUJANATMAK VIGNAPAN – Mad Ads
"RUNNERS -UP": Team AgniAloysius Institute of Management
and Information Technology (AIMIT), Kotekar and "WINNERS": Team Vajra - N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Karkala
MBAevents: Ms.Arlene Fernandes announced the winners and runners of the National Level IT And Management Fest AGNESIA-2024 Department of Business Administration (MBA) present “EUPHORIA”.
ENRON – Best manager: WINNERRAIDERS - St Aloysius College, Mangaluru -TAMITSHENOY
THEINTERN– HumanResource:1ST PLACE – RAIDERS - St Aloysius Mangaluru -MOHAMMED
ISMAIL ARF and WAYNE FERDINANDGOVEAS
2ND PLACE - RAPTORS - NITK College – SHAADAandSANJIVINI
MAD MEN – Marketing: 1ST PLACE - RANGERS - SDM College, UjireNISHALSINGH. PandCHIRANJEEVI SHETTY
2ND PLACE – GUARDIANSYenepoya Institiute of Arts Com Sci – AHMED MUHAMMAD JHUBAPU andZAYANSIDDIQUE
THESIXTHSENSE –Quiz:1STPLACE - RAIDERS - St Aloysius College, Mangaluru - JORDAN MARK and LIRONREGINALD
2ND PLACE - RAPTORS – NITK College – VARUNandAMITH
MONEYBALL– Finance:1STPLACEINVINCIBLE - Alvas Institute –ARJUNandRAKSHITH
2ND PLACE – VIKINGS - Shree Devi Institute of Tech – SARTHAK and PRANAM
MASTERMINDS–BestManagement Team: 1ST PLACE – Raiders - St Aloysius College, MangaluruRAKESHVGOWDA,AHMEDUWAIS, andSANATHSARVESH
2ND PLACE – Hustlers - Sahyadri College – KRUPA, SHREYA SHETTY andGAUTHAMI
KALAVAIBHAV: RUNNERS UPMANGALORE UNIVERSITY, WINNERS -VIVEKANANDA COLLEGEPUTTUR
GULLY CRICKET: RUNNERS UP –GOVT. FIRST GRADE COLLEGE, VAMADAPADAV, WINNERS: SRI DHARMASTHALA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
KODIALBAIL(UG) (A)
OVER ALL RUNNERS UP: Raptors, NITK
OVER ALL WINNERS: RAIDERS St Aloysius College, Mangaluru
MASTER OF CEREMONY (WINNERS): MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
BEST COSTUME (WINNERS): VIVEKANANDACOLLEGE,PUTTUR
