(1962)
(9.31%)
(1971)
(1984) – 2 (ಮ್ತ್ ವಾಾಂಟೊ 7.74%), ನವಿ (1989) – 85 (11.36%), ಧಾವಿ (1991) – 120 (20.11%),
(1996) – 161 (20.29%),
(1998) – 182 (25.59%), ತೆರಾವಿ (1999) – 182 (23.75%), ಚೊವಾದವಿ (2004) – 138 (22.16%), ಪ್ಾಂದ್ಲಿವಿ (2009) – 116 (18.8%), ಸ್ಲಳ್ಟವಿ (2014) – 282 (31.34%), ಸತಾಿವಿ (2019) – 303 (37.46%)ಅಟ್ಿವಿ (2024) – 240(36.9%)
Dubai,Oct21: The red carpet is all set to be rolled out for Daiji Dubai, a forum of Konkani Writers in the UAE,forits25thanniversarybashat Movenpick Hotel, Oud Metha Ball Room, Oud Metha on Sunday, October 27 from 11 am onwards. DaijiDubai,whichstarteditsjourney in 1999 from Dubai, has held its annual celebrations in Dubai, Mangaluru and Mumbai over the years. 'Daiji Anniversary’, a highprofile and professionally managed entertainment programme, is considered one of the prestigious Konkani events, patronized by a large audience every year. Cultural loving patrons of Daiji Dubai are always looking forward to Daiji Dubai’sanniversary celebrations. To makeits‘SilverJubileeCelebrations’ memorable one, Daiji Dubai has decidedtobestowthespecialaward to two Stalwarts of Konkani who have strived in Gulf region to promote Konkani through their selfless service to their mother tongue, culture and to society at
large.Withthoroughevaluationand consultation with different Konkani organizations in the Gulf region, Daiji Dubai had decided to bestow the Daiji Lifetime Achievement Award – ‘Daiji Dubai Gulf Samaj Rathn Puraskar-2024’ to Michael D’Souza Dubai andFelixLobo Doha Qatar, two acclaimed Konkani personalities who have served KonkanilanguageintheGulfregion and supported Konkani artistes, Konkani culture, Konkani programmes selflessly. While celebrating 25 years of exceptional achievements, Daiji Dubai is planning a second event in
Mangaluru on Saturday February 8, 2025. Daijiworld’s prestigious annual literary award will be presented to the winner on this date. Currently the selection is passingthroughtherightprocess.A collection of Konkani short stories ‘Kimoo’ written by Stany Bela and published by Daiji Publications will be released duringthe event. The magnificent celebration at Dubai on October 27 will include a musical programme for the first time dedicated to late Konkani legends Wilfy Rebimbus, Mickmax, Claude D'Souza, Victor Concessao, Jerome D'Souza, Alfred Rose, Henry T D'Souza, P H Pinto, and Panchu Bantwal.
Jason Lobo, runner-up of Mojo Taallo Gaithalo and Soad 5, and Sonal Agnes Monteiro-winner of Soad 5, Sunil Monteiro, and Rony Byndoor along with well acclaimed Konkani singers of UAE Sabitha Mathias, Lydwin Coutinho, Vinay Lewis, Jeevan Vas, and Anaya D’Souza will perform to the nostalgic compositions of yesteryearscomposerswho hadleft behind their rich legacy. Sanjay Rodrigues, popularly known as Sanju Baba, a popular music
director and broadcast engineer, andheadof DaijiworldAudio Visual Pvt Ltd, will be performing. Sanjay Rodriguesisthemastermindbehind many successful musical shows in Mangaluru and beyond, and will bring his magic on the keyboard, flyinginfromMangaluruspecifically forthis show.
Dony Correa Pernal, a well-known name in the Konkani community, whoishavingmanymegaeventsto his credit will compeer this entire event.
Dayan D’Souza Mukamaar, convener of Daiji Dubai is overwhelmed by the support of Konkani community in Dubai through their support for this mega event.Aswell-wishersofDaijiDubai know that besides its cultural identity, Daiji Dubai’ is also associated with many worthy social causes thereby motivating other people and organizations worldwide. He has assured us that thiseventwillberecordedasoneof the memorable programmes in the Konkani cultural world. He has requested all the Konkani enthusi astsbeontimetosupportthecause of Daiji Dubai and to enjoy the programme to itsfull extent.
-*Fr.CedricPrakashSJ
Itisgoodtobehereatthisthe29th Annual Convention of the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA). I wish to place on record my deep and sincere gratitude to the Executive Committee of the ICPA and all others concerned for giving me the joy and privilege of being part of thisaugust panel.
The theme of our deliberations is Gandhian Journalism and the necessity of upholding Truth,
Justice, and nonviolence today. I would like to situate my presentationintworealities:thefirst one,fromtheBible.TheGospelofSt John (8: 1-11) the incident of the woman caught in adultery and how Jesus responds to it. The second, is the arrest of the environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk and his colleagues from Ladakh who were not allowed to enter Delhi yesterday.boththeseincidentshave great relevance and meaning to the theme of this Convention namely that of truth, justice, and nonviolence.
Intheincidentofthewomancaught inadultery,Jesushitsoutstronglyat thepowerfulofhistimes,thosewho control the lives and destinies of ordinarypeople.Jesustakesastand against untruth, injustice and
violence which is so evident in this incident. The late Niranjan Bhagat thefamouspoetfromGujaratwrote a very powerful poem on this incidentsayingthateventhestones who were in the hands of the men, feltthatagrievouswrongwasbeing committed. Jesus takes a stand against structural and systemic wrongs and wants the people to realise the fact that only truth, justice and nonviolence will triumph.
The second example is unfolding, even as we deliberate at this Convention today. The renowned climate activist and innovator, Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk was onhiswaytoNewDelhitoadvocate for the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh when he was arrested by the Delhi Police yesterday. This arrest has sparked widespread anger across the country. A fellow protester who has also arrested has issued a statement saying, “We were detainedbytheDelhipolicelast night and taken to Arya Samaj Mandir,Narela,wherewehavenow decidedtogoonhungerstrike.I
urgethegovernmentnottopush thepeopleofLadakhtothewall.We arefrontlinewarriors,nottraitors. Wearesimplydemandingtherights you have taken from us our statehood, safeguards, and employment.Now,evenourrightto protestisbeingstrippedaway.Itis deeply unfortunate that while peoplelikeRamRahimaregranted parole, the peaceful people of LadakharedeniedentryintoDelhi.”
In a press statement, the KDA condemned the detention of the activists. “Thisdetentionisablatant violationofourfundamentalrights to freedom of expression and assembly.Itisanaffrontnotonlyto democratic principles but also to thedignityofthepeopleofLadakh. The actions of the ruling dispensationandtheDelhi Police clearlyreflecttheirdisregardforthe voicesofourcommunity,andwe muststandunitedinprotestsuch inhumane behaviour . ” A clear example of how the ruling regime crushes the legitimate voices of the people whilst mainstreaming untruth, injustice, and violence.
Both these realities should provide us with a backdrop of how essential theGandhianvaluesoftruth,justice and nonviolence are for journalism today.
Indiatoday,however,isatadefining moment of her history! The fascist, fundamentalist and fanatic forces which are at work seem determined totakethecountrybacktothe‘dark ages;’hate, falsehood, injustice,and violence are mainstreamed and even institutionalised! The perpetrators who indulge in such heinouscrimes,dosowithimpunity, knowingfullywellthattheyarevery secure with the immunity provided to them by the ruling regime and their ilk; they are even felicitated and their foul deeds, provided with unbelievable legitimacy!
The ordinary citizens of India face myriads of challenges/issues day-in andday-out.‘Goodgovernance’has been pathetically lacking! Article 19 (which guarantees freedom of speech and expression), Article 21 (the right to life and liberty), Article 25 (which guarantees freedom to preach, practise and propagate
one’s religion), for that matter, all fundamentalrights-areconsistently denied to most citizens. At the receiving end, are the poor and the vulnerable, the marginalised and the minorities (particularly the Christians, Muslims and Sikhs) the excluded and the exploited, the Adivasis(the indigenous people), theDalits(thelowestcastes)andthe Other Backward Communities (OBCs); the small farmers and migrant workers; women and children; the differently-abled and other sexually-oriented persons; human rights defenders, journalists, writers and all those who take a visible and vocal stand to protect and promote the idea of a democratic,inclusive,pluralisticand secular India! Corruption seems to have become an accepted way of life!
There is certainly no political will to address systemic burning issues which plague the nation. Constitutional and other independent bodies from the Election Commission to the NIA, and even the Judiciary, are coopted
and compromised. There are hurried legislation and draconian, prejudiced policies (all designed to decimate the Constitution) which include the Citizenship Amendment Act, the National Education Policy, the anti - conversion laws, the antifarmer (pro-Corporate) farm laws, the four labour codes, the Forest Conservation Amendment Act, the Uniform Civil Code (in the State of Uttarakhand, the Waqf Amendment Bill and the stunt of ‘One Nation, One Election.’
Mahatma Gandhi was a journalist parexcellenceand a prolific writer. For several years he edited publications like ‘Indian Opinion,’ ‘Young India and ‘Harijan,’ which shaped the thinking of thousands and impacted profoundly on their lives.Themanylettersthathewrote to people across the board, are a testimonytosomeonewhobelieved in ‘the power of the pen’ and who left no stone unturned to guide the destinies of a nation. In the face of all that is happening in India today, the needforthe Gandhian values of truth, justice and non-violence cries
out as never before. These values not only become indispensable and non-negotiable, but are also a powerful instrument for journalists, particularlythosewhobelieveinthe personandmessage of Jesus!
For Gandhi, ‘truth’ was a nonnegotiable way of life! The concept he believed in and introduced was ‘satyagraha’ (the force of truth). He first used it in 1906 in South Africa as a determined but nonviolent resistance to evil. This ‘satyagraha’ became a major tool in the India’s freedom struggle against British colonialism. and has since been adopted by protest groups in other countries across the world. Gandhi says, “The word Satya (Truth) is derived from ‘Sat’ which means ‘being.’Nothingisorexistsexcept Truth.ThatiswhySatorTruthisthe mostimportantnameofGod.In fact,itismorecorrecttosaythat TruthisGodthantosayGodistruth. Ondeeperthinking,howeveritwill berealizedthatSatorSatyaisthe onlycorrectandfullysignfactname forGod.”Hegoesontoadd,“where
there is Truth, there is also knowledge which is true. Where thereisnoTruth,therecanbeno true knowledge. That is why the word ‘Chit’ or knowledge is associatedwiththenameofGod. Andwherethereistrueknowledge, thereisalwaysbliss,(Ananda).There sorrowhasnoplace.Andevenas Truth is eternal, so is the bliss derived from it. Hence, we know GodasSat-Chit-Ananda,onewho combines in Himself Truth, Knowledge,andBliss.”
For Gandhi, ‘justice’ was a nonnegotiablewayoflife!Gandhiwas convinced that both for individuals and the nation at large, social justice, the most necessary basic was a requirement.Heconsidered justiceasbasicallytantamountto fair treatment. He said, “justice empowersapersontoenjoycertain natural rights such as equality, libertyandequalopportunities.”He had a deep concern for social and economic justice, which was intricately connected to his basic philosophy of non-violence. Gandhi wasa pioneerof social justice ashis
idea was of decentralization of power and authority (which the Catholic Church calls ‘subsidiarity) which is one of the safeguards for individual freedom. Gandhi laid emphasis on human equality (a key value of our Constitution) He was aware that political institutions are relevant only to extend the economic wellbeing of all the people and to secure social justice to them.
For Gandhi, ‘nonviolence’ was a non-negotiable way of life! For him, “nonviolence is the greatest forceatthedisposalofmankind.It is mightier than the mightiest weaponofdestructiondevisedby the ingenuity of man." He popularised the concept of ‘ahimsa’ (which is fundamental to Jainism and other Indic religions).’Ahimsa’ has two different though complementing connotations. In the narrow sense, it means not harming the other or oneself by bodyormind;on the other hand, in the positive and broader sense, it denotes infinite love and charity. Gandhi says, “initsnegativeform,
[Ahimsa] means not injuring any living being whether by body or mind.Imaynot,therefore,hurtthe personofanywrong-doerorbear anyill-willtohimandsocausehim mentalsuffering.Initspositiveform, Ahimsameansthelargestlove,the greatestcharity.IfIamafollowerof Ahimsa,Imustlovemyenemyora stranger to me as I would my wrong-doing father or son. This activeAhimsanecessarilyincluded Truthandfearlessness."
At a moment like this, we are all (particularly those who call ourselves Christian journalists/media personnel) called to do serious and sincere introspection and deep soulsearching. How many of us have taken visible and vocal stands for truth, justice, and nonviolence? Are we convinced that these Gandhian values are Christ values? Jesus lived and died for truth, justice, and nonviolence. How many of us/our publications,haveopenlyexpressed opposition to the way this Government is dismantling the Constitution of India and trampling
on the rights of the ordinary citizens? How many have written against the hate speeches of the ruling regime and the violence they unleash on the marginalised and minorities of the country? One certainly needs prophetic courage to internalise and actualise truth, justice, and nonviolence. Are we readytoruntheriskofdoingsoand perhaps, even ready to pay a heavy price?
Gandhi aptly states, “myreligionis based on truth and non-violence. TruthismyGod.Non-violenceisthe meansofrealisingHim.”Onhisbirth anniversary, today,2 October, designatedbytheUnitedNationsas the International Day of NonViolence, we all need to reaffirm "the universal relevance of the principleofnon-violence"andthe desire"tosecureacultureofpeace, tolerance,understandingandnonviolence";a day on which we must pledge to go beyond tokenism and cosmetics, to make truth, justice, non-violence an integral dimension inourwritingsandofourdailylives!
Ultimately if we are convinced that truth, justice, and nonviolence are non –negotiables for journalism today, we as Christian journalists should leave no stone unturned to ensure that it doesbecome a reality and does not stay as mere ‘lipservice’. We must be visible and vocal (in our writings too) on this score.
At this juncture, we all need to pray inthewordsofRabindranathTagore ‘Wherethemindiswithoutfearand theheadisheldhigh
Whereknowledgeisfree
Where the world has not been brokenupintofragments
Bynarrowdomesticwalls
Where words come out from the depthoftruth
Wheretirelessstrivingstretchesits armstowardsperfection
Wheretheclearstreamofreason hasnotlostitsway
Intothedrearydesertsandofdead habit
Wherethemindisledforwardby thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Intothatheavenoffreedom,my Father(andMother) letmycountryawake!
Yes, let each one of us –particularly Christian journalists/communicators awakenow!
2October2024
*(Theaboveistheessenceofatalk given at the ICPA National ConventionofChristianJournalists heldin Mangaloreon2 October 2024
Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ isahuman rights, reconciliation, and peace activist.Heisalsoaprolificwriter. Forhisworks,heistherecipientof several international and national awards including the ‘Legion of Honour’ from the President of France;the‘KabirPuraskar’fromthe PresidentofIndiaandthe‘Fr.Louis CarenoAward2021’fromtheICPA. Contact:cedricprakash@gmail.com)
Dr.CharlesLobo
The All Souls Day is celebrated on 2nd November. We generally visit family graves on that day and pay our respects to our ancestors. We also visit the cemetery and pray for the souls in Purgatory, for the souls ofsoldiersandforthesoulsofthose whodonothave anyonetoprayfor them.Therearemanyleadersofthe community -Diwan Bahadur, Rao Bahadur, Chevaliers and Raksha Mantri- who are laid to rest in our Cemetery. Thefocusofthisarticle is on those restless Konkani writers lest we forget them.
Mr. Jo. Sa. Alvares is one of the restless men taking rest here. That was the name adopted by him for his writings and by which he was famous. His full name is Joachim Santan Alvares. The credit for writing the First Konkani Novel in Kannada script goes to him. Its
name isAangel.What attracted me most are the words written on his grave: Chintnan, Sobdan ani Kornen Konkani Mayecho Supoothr. There can be no better
description of this great man’s work than this. He was one of those restless men who worked day and night for Konkani language. He wrote novels, short stories, managed two periodicals- Mitrand JheloandproducedalotofKonkani non-religious (not irreligious) literature. Prior to that there were many articles and books translated from other European languages. He encouraged many budding talents
and young writers. Born on 25 July 1915,hediedon27November1993 at the age of 88 and resting here. May his soul rest in peace.
Another great figure who takes rest here is Fr.SylvesterMenezes (Sila Menez as he was popularly known). He was born on 29 March1894 at Bejai. Hisfather wasAnthony Menezes andmother was Annie D’sa. The words on his grave read as follows:KonkaniVidwan, InspiringPreacher,ZealousPriest .
He wasa great combination of all three.He wrote the Forewordto the first novelAangelwritten by Jo. Sa. Alvares. Thus, the foreword connected the two great Konkani writers. The gravestone (given below) as we see it today is not the original longer marble stone buta new one reduced in size during renovation of the portico. The lower portion of the original stone hadan engraved chalice which is missing. The gravestone has been movedto a differentlocationaway from his grave. Renovation has not sparedeven the Konkani Vidwan and priest.
Alas/For the rarity/Of Christian charity/ Under the Sun- as the poet Thomas Hood says in his famous poem Bridge of Sighs .
HewasthefirsteditoroftheRaknno newspaper of Mangalore Diocese startedin1938andhe continuedas itsEditorfor17yearslayingastrong foundation. In the initial days of Konkani literature, the style used by Fr. Menezes influenced the writing style of many people and inspired manytowriteinKonkanilikeLiyaab, P. Dsouza, Fr. L. A. Coutinho, etc. Personally, he wrote many books, most of them spiritual ones. New Testament (Novo Sollo) written by him could be byhearted due to the
flowery language. It was touching the heart of the Konknni speakers. He died on 24 September 1968 at the age of 74 years. The poem written by PitajiMaridas(Fr. Anton Joao Soz) about Fr. Sylvester Menezes reproduced above from Raknno contains a pen picture of the great Vidwan.
Another great Konkani writer who rests here is A. T. Lobo. His full name is Apollo Thomas Lobo. He used pseudonyms like Chenna, Apollo, Etyel, Fifty-fifty, etc. He wrote novels, poetry, dramas and short stories. VelGhadi , TumBoro Zha,DevDitha,aresomeofhisgreat novels.HeisfamousforKavvalistyle of poetry in Konkani. He was born on 2 March 1920 at Bajpe and died on 29 August 1998 at the age of 78 years.
His statement Mornan Ghan Na Velammade in his famous drama DilamTemGhelamiscentpercent true about him. It reminds us of the poemBadukuJhatakaBandiwritten by Kannada philosopher-writer D. V.
Gundappa(DVG).Thefulltextofthe conversation is asfollows:
DairanmonshaKaadtumPavlam BhagDevaansorvankdilam Vaytvaboremnoxibtujem TuvemkelamtemZalam ZalmanMonshaDhanNaHadlam MornanGhanNaVelam ChardisanchaSomsoranth TuvemDilamtemGhelam .
Fr. Walter Albuquerque, known as DoviKogul , was also born in Bejai but he is not buried here. Among the other great Musicians who are laid to rest here are Benette Pinto and Louella Lobo Prabhu. Bendkar EdyabandhissonHarryoftheSilver Jubilee Band (the monument with anangelblowingthetrumpetatthe centre) are the two other popular musicians who are laid to rest here. They have written books and composedhymnsandsongs.Allfive were great in their own way. Their contribution to Konkani is invaluable.
The condition of some graves is good but of many it is quite bad. More and more are disappearing due to the shortage of space and
due to the mad rush to build the graves. Each grave earns about Rs 3 lakhfortheParishwhenconstructed and although it is a disincentive to construct the graves, in effect only the haves can afford to have one in thefuture. Theworkersengagedby the contractor do not care for other graves nearby and with each new grave constructed two are destroyed.
The statue of the angel holding a wreath in hand (picture in blue colour)whichonceoccupiedapride of place on the topof the grave has been discarded and dumped in a corner of our cemetery. The statue of the immortal angel too has met its death. The message is loud and clear: Nothing is immortal in this world.
On the All Souls Day, let us remember the Konkani greats who wererestlessduringtheirlifetimein the service of KonkaniBhas. Letthe words of the Konkani bards and writers live in our hearts and souls. ##########################
We all have different ways of holding onto memories. For some, it'sthroughcollectingtoys,dresses, or other cherished items. For most, memories are captured in photographs, videos, and recordings. While I, too, have preserved many memories in the form of photographs, I also had a habit of collecting letters, badges, certificates, keychains, and greeting cards.
Some people found this a bit odd, while others appreciated it. Regardless, I never gave much thought to what others thought. I kept these treasures safely tucked away in what I liked to call my “safe place,” out of reach of curious hands.
Occasionally, when I feel down or when memories of my childhood suddenly come to mind, I reach for these items and reflect, reliving thosepreciousmoments. Itwasoneofthoseweekendswhen my husband was away, busy pursuing his passion for cricket. I began to feel bored, and the quietness of the house was unsettling.Itriedwatchingamovie, but it didn’t help. I attempted to work, but that didn’t hold my interest either. Eventually, I tried writing a few lines, but I couldn’t make any progress. With nothing else to do, I sat down to reflect on my life, and that’s when I started feeling left behind. A wave of demotivation washed over me, and before I knew it, tears were streamingdownmycheeks. That's when I ventured out and began searching for my treasured items. Slowly, I picked up my certificates,feelingelatedaboutmy achievements. I glanced through a fewphotosandreadsomefeedback lettersIhadreceivedfrom students whenItaughtforthefirsttime.Just as a smile crept onto my face, my eyes fell on a greeting card. Unlike typicalones,thiscardwascutintoa perfect square. When I opened it, I sawthreelinesscrawledinthemost pathetichandwriting:
• "Iwanttoberecognizedinthis worldformysong,"
• "Iwanttoberecognizedinthis worldformymusic,"
• or "I want to be recognized in thisworldformywriting."
I began to wonder what it was all about,whohadwrittenthis.Itooka few minutes to think, and finally, memoriescamebacktome.Almost three decades ago, when I was barely six or seven years old, our teacher assigned us a school activity. She asked us to bring a greetingcard,leavingitblanksowe could write something inside. She also told us to bring our favourite coloursketchpen.
During class, we were given 15 minutesto think about ourdreams.
At that tender age, with so many dreamsandthoughtsswirlinginmy mind,IfinallywrotethatIwantedto berecognizedforeithermysinging, music,orwriting.
I was elated, because now, I had reached a few people through my writing. Even though I wasn’t a professional, I could play sweet melodies on the piano. While I didn’treachthemassesthroughmy singing, my writing had touched people, and to a smaller extent, so hadmymusic.
Thatlittlecardfromthreedecades
ago brought a smile to my face. It reminded me that I wasn’t a failure; the dreams I had as a little girl had beenachieved,atleastinpart. Most of us are quick to judge our present situationandconcludethat we'rebehindothers.Butperhapsit’s time to take a trip down memory lane and reflect on what our younger selves once aspired to be. If we’ve met those dreams, we should take a moment to pat ourselves on the back. If not, it’s important to realize that it’s never too late, and we can still work towardsachievingthosegoals. I spent the rest of the day with the biggest smile on my face, feeling genuinelyhappy.
A conference on “Hope: Philosophizing from Multi Horizons” was jointly organized by ACPI (Association of Christian Philosophers of India) and MU Mangalore University’s Chair in ChristianityonOctober19-21,atthe renowned St.Joseph's Inter diocesanSeminaryatMangalore.
Mangalore University ViceChancellorP L Dharmainaugurated the conference, Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha Mangalore diocese, chaired the program. On the occasion,theeditionofACPIannual series, “Engulfing Presence of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities” was released. Bishop Saldanha presentedthe first copy to VC Dharma.Theimportanceofhopeas
acentral themeinhumanexistence was brought to the fore. Drawing from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, he addressed the philosophical challenges of despair, suicide, and moral degradation, asserting that hope is the key to survival and resilience. The event began with a Bharatanatyam dance and the recitation of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. Present were Fathers Ronald Serrao, rector of St Joseph’s Seminary, and John PeterVallabhadoss,ACPIpresident.
100prominentphilosophersdeeply studied and examined ‘the relevance of hope amid modern challenges. “Hope is born at the intersection of dissent and discomfort with the material conditions of our existence,” said Parinitha, HOD of English, Mangalore University, in her keynote address at the 47th annual research conference of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI). She
stressed that hope arises from recognizing the potential for change in these conditions and the historical possibilities that allow for suchtransformation.
The ACPI was born as an informal group in 1976 to discuss philosophical questions of relevance and undertake an indepth study of socio-philosophical issues. From 2002 onwards the ACPI published academic research papers and books with its specific
way of philosophizing—an Indian Christian philosophizing. In 2010, it published the ACPIEncyclopedia of Philosophy, which is one of the major contributions in the field. Standing rooted in the twofold rich heritage of being Indian and Christian, the ACPI has been taking up the challenge of philosophizingwithadifference. -
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On October 23, 2024, St. Agnes PU College celebrated Students' Day, marking a significant milestone in the lives of its students. The cultural program held in the auditorium commenced with a heartfelt prayer song by the staff, invoking divine blessings. The event featured showcasing the diverse talents of the student body. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and pride, as peers and teacherscametogethertocelebrate the achievementsand potential of the students.
MCs Ruth and Ananya skilfully led the event, engaging the audience withtheirenthusiasmandcharisma. Their well-prepared dialogue and seamless transitions kept the program flowing smoothly.
Dwani opened the event with a warm welcome to all attendees. Her heartfelt words set a positive tone for the day, reminding everyone thateachstudentplaysavitalrolein making the school vibrant and
inspiring.
The I PUC students presented a thought-provoking dance drama. This piece tackled relevant life topics, showcasing their immense talent and creativity. The
performance was not only visually stunning but also delivered powerful messages that resonated deeply with the audience. The performances were wellchoreographed, and the messages
resonateddeeplywiththeaudience. The Students' Day celebrations reached an exciting peak as the II PUCstudentstookcentrestagewith their highly anticipated Filmi Fest. The vibrant atmosphere and
impressive performances made the Filmi Fest one of the highlights of the day, leaving everyone in high spiritsand eager formore. One of the key features of the day was the opportunity given for the exceptionally talented students to rock on stage. The Students' Day celebrations continued with a delightfullunch
In the afternoon, the event began with much enthusiasm. The MC, Rochelle took the stage with her energetic hosting, the celebrations continued with an inspiring prize distribution ceremony by Dr Divya Damodar, the PTA Vice-President. The ceremony was a moment of pride, and the acknowledgment of students’ efforts motivated their peersto strive forsimilar success.
In a heart-warming and memorable segment, the teachers presented a special variety program, demonstrating their affection and appreciation for the students. Mr. Mathew and Ashwin expertly comperedtheprogram,keepingthe audience engagedandentertained.
The celebrations concluded on a heartfelt note as Prapthi delivered a sincere and thoughtful vote of thanks.Inherspeech,sheexpressed deep gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event, from the organizers and
participants to the staff, support staff and PTA members. Her words resonated with the audience, leaving a sense of appreciation and unityastheday ended,markingthe end of a successful and joyful Students' Day celebration.
Mangaluru, Oct 23: St Ann’s CollegeofEducation(Autonomous) Mangaluru, organized ‘Talent Synergy-2024’ a two-daytalentfest forB.Ed.studentsonOctober22-23.
The purpose of the event was to encourage student teachers to identify and unfold their hidden talents and to provide substantial opportunities to showcase them. Students were divided into five
groups namely Ruby, Topaz, Emerald, Sapphire and Solitaire. Competitions like Stabdha (Miniature Portrayal), Eastern and Western singing, Flower making, FolkdanceandBridalMakeupwere held.
The inaugural ceremony of Talent SynergywasheldonOctober22.Dr M Padmavathi, Former Professor of St Ann’s College of Education,
Mangaluruwasthechiefguest. The programme began by invoking God’s blessings, followed by symbolically lighting the lamp. The chiefguestDrMPadmavathi,inher inaugural address, stressed the poweroftalentandtheimportance of nurturing and harnessing individual talents and appreciated the systematic and focused approach of St Ann’s College of Education in developing wellrounded potentialities of learners. She wished well to all the participants for an active participation and healthy competition during the Talent
Synergy-2024. Dr Sr Dorothy D’Souza A. C., Principal welcomed and introduced the chief guest, Prathima Treeza Dcosta compered the programme, Yashawini proposed the vote of thanks. The overall championship was bagged by team Sapphire and team Ruby won the runners-up. The competitions were executed as per the schedule under the guidance andsupervisionofthefaculty. The Student Council, first and second-year B.Ed. students shared the responsibilities in organizing competitions.MrsBhavya,Assistant Professor, coordinated the
When I die, I want to die like my Grand- father who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in the car which he was driving.
~Will Rogers
Never under any circumstance take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
~Dave Barry
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
~Miles Kington
Why waste your money looking up at your family tree? Just go into politics and your opponent will do it for you.
~Mark Twain
Have you noticed that all the people in favor of birth control are already born.?
~Benny Hill
I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So, I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
~Emo Philips
By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.
~Charles Wadsworth
People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.
~Isaac Asimov
Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.
~Mark Twain
Why is it that when we talk to God, we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic.?
~Lily Tomlin
If it's sent by ship, then it's a cargo, if it's sent by road then it's a shipment.
~Dave Allen
An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her.
~Agatha Christie
The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on.
~Robert Bloch
Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.
~Oscar Wilde
MCC Bank is excited to announce a Deepavali Group Photo Contest, a vibrantcelebrationoftheDeepavali festival. The official poster for the contestwasunveiledonOctober24 at MCC Bank’s Brahmavar branch, settingthestageforafestivespirit.
Thisengaginggroupphotocontest, centred around the theme of traditional lamps, is being organized collaboratively by the Kundapur, Brahmavar, and Udupi branches, all situated in the picturesquecoastalregion.
The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Mr. Ovin Rebell, the Branch Manager of the Brahmavar branch,whogreetedattendeeswith enthusiasm.Addingtotheoccasion, Mr Elroy Kiran Crasta, MCC Bank’s esteemed Director and Branch Support Director, delivered an inspiring introductory address that highlighted the significance of the festival. The poster unveiling was a notable moment, carried out by renowned local entrepreneur Mr Arun Varamballi, who shared his best wishes for the success of the contest.
Participants are encouraged to showcase their creativity by submitting a group photo that features traditional lamps, complemented by a 15-second
video clip. Each team must include atleastfivemembers,withastrong focus on traditional attire and imaginativepresentation.
To participate, the team leader is required to send their mobile numberandacopyoftheirAadhaar card to the contest’s WhatsApp number at 7090700113. This exciting opportunity is open to all residents of Karnataka, inviting everyone to partake in the festivities.
Winners of the contest will be rewarded with enticing cash prizes: Rs 5,000 for first place, Rs 3,000 for second place, Rs 2,000 for third place,andRs1,000asaconsolation prize. The awards ceremony will take place on November 10, coinciding with the relocation ceremonyoftheMCCBank'sUdupi branch, promising a joyful atmosphereofcelebration.
The gathering was further enriched bythepresenceofbusinessmen Mr Roshan,MrRaviPoojary,MrYogish, and Mr Ganesh, alongside valued customers Mr Anand, Ms Pratima, and Mr Praveen, as well as the
dedicated staff of the Brahmavar branch,allofwhomcontributedto thevibrantspiritoftheoccasion.
-By: Molly Pinto.
Love and Hate both come in waves, building in tempo to fall and die
It's often suggested to sleep over something that troubles one As generally by morning the anger of yesterday turns to embers
And slowly but surely, even that turns to ash
Love like Hate, once addressed, slowly can turn to ash Here is where the test comes into play, to keep the embers from dying
Mind you, a wise man knows how to achieve this very well But that's only if he chooses to and not on his laurels rest
Love and Hate share the same pillow, when one wakes the other sleeps
It is sad for man, wired the way he is, selfish and egotistical Few are blessed with advanced evolution to understand this fact
Choosing instead to remain, one leg still in the caves of his origin
Love be aware of Hate, fore it destroys everything in its path It has groomed many a man and destroyed the toughest as well
Nothing is immune to love, even a rock can turn into God Love is the source of life, Hate the cleansing challenge
-MollyPinto,Mangalore
