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Rachana Catholic Chamber of Commerce & Industry celebrates silver jubilee. launches co-op society
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Mangaluru, Nov 4: Rachana, the CatholicChamberofCommerceand Industry, marked its 25th anniversary on Sunday, November 3, with a grand celebration held at Cordel Hall, Kulshekar. The event celebrated the achievements of Catholic entrepreneurs, professionals, and agriculturists withinthecommunity.
The silver jubilee celebration was inauguration by Archbishop of Bangalore Dr Peter Machado, who expressed his happiness at witnessing Rachana’s growth over 25years.Hesaid,“Rachana,inspired by its first president, has come a long way. It’s gratifying to seewhat
Rear admiral Nelson D'Souza, commandant of the Military Institute of Technology in Pune, remarked, “It’s an honor to be part of Rachana’s silver jubilee celebrationandwitnessthespiritof the Catholic community.” Michael D'Souza,managingdirectorofIvory Grand Real Estate in Dubai, highlighted Rachana’s serviceoriented approach, stating, “Reaching 25 years is significant. Rachana shows a commitment to servingothersalongwithbusiness.”
Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha of the Mangalore Diocese lauded Rachana for its supportive role, especially for the younger generation. “Rachana has ignited hope and reassured the youth that theyarenotaloneintheirventures,” he said, noting the importance of encouraging youth to invest locally amidrisingmigration.
To commemorate its silver jubilee, Rachana launched theRachana Catholic Co-operative Societyto supportbuddingentrepreneurs.
Alegacyofgrowthandservice Rachana was founded to unite Catholic entrepreneurs and
businesspeople from the Kanara region. The idea originated in a workshopledbytheCatholicSabha, with Maritto Sequeira at Bendur church hall on September 6, 1998. Inspiredbytheneedforcommunity support, over 100 Catholic entrepreneurs, professionals, and agriculturists laid the groundwork for Rachana. The organization was formally established on November 1, 1998, and has since held regular programs to encourage selfemployment and entrepreneurial growth.
Rachana’s initiatives and recognitions
Rachana’scoreobjectiveistofoster entrepreneurship within the Catholic community. The organization actively recognizes and honors outstanding achievers in business, agriculture, and professional sectors. Since the first award ceremony in 2003, presided over by then defense minister George Fernandes, Rachana has honored 67 achievers across 15 ceremonies.
Rachana also provides training and guidance through workshops and programs to encourage youth participation in self-employment
and industry, hosting regular meetings with experts to uplift its members.
Pastandpresentleadership Rachana’spresidentsovertheyears includeJohnAlexSequeira,Marjorie Texeira, Roy Castelino, Rudolf D’Silva, Marcel Monteiro, Ronald Gomes, John S Noronha, Ivan D’Souza, John B Monteiro, Gilbert D’Souza,JochimStanyAlvares,Elias Sanctis,andVincentCutinho.JohnB Monteiro currently serves as president.
The current executive committee comprises John B Monteiro (president), Naveen Lobo (vice president), Vijay Vishwas Lobo (secretary), Walter D’Cunha (joint secretary), Nelson Monteiro (treasurer), and members Lavina Monteiro, Eulalia D’Souza, Jochim Stany Alvares, CA Vikram Saldanha, Roshan Antony D’Souza, Alwyn Prakash Sequeira, Vincent Cutinho, Rohan Monteiro, Sachin Rupert Pereira,andAlwynD’Souza.
Rachanacontinuestoplayapivotal role in empowering the Catholic community by fostering growth, recognizing achievements, and offeringacollaborativeplatformfor development.
Mangalore,November5,2024–The
Festival of Lights - Diwali
Celebrations 2024 at Kalpane Maidan, Kulshekar. This gathering aimed to unite people across backgrounds, celebrating Diwali and promoting cultural harmony within the community.
The event opened with a vibrant cultural program led by the Father Walter Albuquerque SJ Choir and the Kalasaraswati Dance Academy, featuring an inspiring prayer song along with music and dance performances that captured the festive spirit of Diwali. Mr. Dolphy Dsouza served as the MC for the cultural segment, adding energy andenthusiasmtotheproceedings.
Following the cultural program, the formalstageceremonycommenced with Mr. Manoj Vamanjoor as the master of ceremonies. Mr. Michael D'Souza, esteemed social thinker and NRI entrepreneur, inaugurated the event and delivered a thoughtful address on the importanceofunityandharmonyin a diverse society. Other prominent dignitaries, including Mr. Aravind Bolar, renowned film actor; Mr. Sarfuddin B.S., member of Ahsanul Masajid, Bikarnakatte; Mr. Ramaprasad S., Advocate and Chairman of Sri Dharmashasta Mandir Trust (Re), Jyotinagar Kulshekar; Fr. Clifford Fernandes, Parish Priest of Holy Cross Church; andMr.KishoreKottari,arespected localcorporator,eachsharedwords
After these addresses, Mr. Roy Castellino, President of the Saint MotherTeresaForum,deliveredthe Presidential Address, expressing gratitude to the community for its supportandreflectingontheroleof
Diwali in fostering togetherness.
Ms. Ruth Castellino then delivered the Vote of Thanks, acknowledging everyone’s contributions to the event’s success. The celebration concluded with a lively display of fireworks, adding a festive finale to theDiwaligathering.
NEW DELHI – NEW YORK, VIA NEWCASTLE
#chhotebhai
What’s new? In recent times, a lot. Letmebeginwiththeadage“Don’t carry coal to Newcastle”. This is because Newcastle, in northeast England, was known for its industry and coal fields. Hence any attempt to send coal there would be superfluous.
Can New Delhi send something to NewYorkorviceversa?Woulditbe likesendingcoaltoNewcastle?Let’s find out. New Delhi is considered the seat of the world’s largest democracy, and Washington DC, nearNewYork,isthecapitalofwhat is touted as the world’s oldest
democracy. So what democratic coalcouldtheyshiptoeachother,if atall? This comes in the form of a story. You’ve probably heard of Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim of Dera Sachcha Sauda. He has been convictedofmurder,fraud,rapeetc. Yethegetsregularparole,including just before the recently held Haryana Assembly elections. His ashram is based in Sirsa, Haryana, proof if indeed it was required, of hispoliticalclout.
A bee entered the baba’s bonnet. Why should others reap the fruit of his political clout? Why not enter politics directly and stand for elections.Hehadhisculticfollowing thatwasblindtohiscrimes(felonies intheUSA),sowhynotbuildonthat base?Hedidandgotelectedasthe prime Minister of India. Does this shockyou?Itshouldn’t!
ThenewprimeMinisterchoseashis
defence minister the leader of the tractorbrigadethathadladensiege to New Delhi on Republic Day a couple of years ago. That man had removed the national tricolour and replaceditwithareligiousemblem.
The next appointment was that of the finance minister. He chose the country’s richest industrialist; not theonewhorecentlyspentcroresof rupees on his corpulent son’s opulentwedding.
ForhisenvironmentministerthePM chose the CEO of Vedanta Industries, earlier known as Sesa GoaandSterlitethathaveexpansive interests in mining iron ore, zinc, nickelandcrudeoil.
All this should not shock you, because truth is stranger than fiction.Thisisjustwhathappenedin thatso-calledmotherofdemocracy, the USA. Trump got elected as its Presidentforasecondterm,despite being convicted, yes CONVICTED, onsome34countsofsexualassault, business fraud, stealing classified filesandevenanattempttosubvert anelectionresultin2020.
Hegoadedhisminionstolaunchan all-out assault on Capitol Hill, the seat of Government, in January 2021,fraudulentlyclaimingthatthe election had been “stolen”. He termedhisconvictions(indictments, not beliefs) as a weaponisation of the judicial system. The gun toting, gumchewing, peopleofthat“great democracy” chose to believe him, despite all the evidence to the contrary. They didn’t just give him parole; they steam rolled him back into the Whitehouse. So, the lines between New Delhi and New York areblurred. Isthiscalledbonhomie?Doesitnot remind one of the adages “As thick as thieves”, or its Hindi equivalent “Chor, chor musaira bhai” (Thieves arecousinsorpartnersincrime)?
What of the religious symbols? Trump repeatedly appealed to religious sentiments, specifically Christianity, to woo voters. Fortunately,thisisbannedinsecular India, though there are umpteen ways to circumvent the spirit of the law.
AsfortheFinanceMinistry,Trump
was backed by his country’s richest man, Elon Musk; to whom he promised a seat in his government. So,watchthisspace.
Next comes the environment. We know that Trump remains in denial about global warming and climate change.Hecontinuestobackhighly polluting fossil fuels like crude oil and coal. So do not be surprised if he chooses an oil baron (not his lankysonBarron)asaministerinhis cabinet.
Trump is on record saying that he would bring changes in the judicial system. He has already attempted to grant immunity to presidential acts. This would place him above the law, something that could have far reaching consequences. He could subvert democracy and convert it into a dictatorship. Like hiscomradeinarms(punintended) VladimirPutin.
ManyofTrump’s formercolleagues like Vice President Mike Pence, Chief of Staff John Kelly and top General Mark Milly, were severely critical of him. They had seen him from up close and knew his mercurial style of functioning. Yet the great people of the USA believed that the Haitians were eating their pet dogs and cats, and immigrants were the cause of increasingcrime.
There have been growing cases of shootings in schools and public places. How many of these assailants were migrants? What abouttheyoungmanwhoallegedly triedtoassassinatehim,andtheold manwithariflenearhisprivategolf club? They were not from Haiti, Puerto Rico or Mexico. They were white Caucasians like Trump himself.
The hypocrisy of migrants in New York is like the denial of the aboriginal status of the adivasis in New Delhi. The party in power preferstocallthemVanvasis(forest dwellers). Do they equate the adivasis with wild animals? Perish
the thought. Trump’s current wife Melania, his third, is herself a firstgeneration migrant. Should she be deported? How many generations ago did Trump’s ancestors come to the US? They are certainly not the originalinhabitantsofthelandwho are euphemistically referred to as RedIndians.
Here in India, there are many who have gone ga-ga over Trump’s victory, pointing to his relationship withhisgood“friend”Modi.Butthe same guy is on record that India is oneofthebiggestabusersoftrade tariffs. One trade analyst has claimedthatskilledIndianmigrants are in danger of losing several lakh jobs. So what kind of friendship is this?
Who is carrying coal to Newcastle, NewYorkorNewDelhi?Theredoes notseemtobeanythingnewinthis realpolitik. It seems to be business asusual.Business – thatisthekey
word. Trump is not known to be a man of principle. His principal interest is as a businessman, both for himself and then for his democraticcountry.
As for the wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East, Europe is already feeling the tremors of Trump’s victory. They see him as a person who will allow Ukraine to be a sacrificial goat for Putin’s unbridled expansionism. Don’t expect peace in the Middle East either, if it goes against the interests of the Americanarmslobby.
All said and done, as with global warming, be prepared for the heat to be turned up from New York to New Delhi, Newcastle notwithstanding.
• Thewriterhasnopolitical affiliations.
NOVEMBER2024
K.N. Raj’s Legacy As Economist and Teacher
The economic insights of K.N. Raj remain relevant today, fifty-three years after he founded the Centre forDevelopmentStudies,India
(Photo:K.N.Raj,extremeleft,and other members of the Indian Planning Commission with JawaharlalNehru,India’sfirstPrime Minister,right.Courtesy:CDS.)
October31,2024
K.N. Raj “inspired me in two ways,” said Pranab Bardhan, a Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. “I hardly knew anybody who had a larger vision of thestructureoftheIndianeconomy,
combinedwithagraspofthemicrorealities of the various diversities in Indianeconomies.Thiscombination isextremelyrare.”
Bardhan was in conversation with Gita Sen at a conference marking the 100th birth anniversary of Raj, founder of the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Trivandrum, India. The conference and a CDS alumni gathering were heldatCDSfromOctober19to22.
Raj pointed out that technological changes can favor capitalists and increase economic and political inequality, potentially exacerbating rural-urban disparities and creating anewformofcolonialism,saidGita Sen.
Sudipto Mundle, chair of CDS’s board, noted Raj’s legacy as an institutional builder, particularly his focus on grassroots development.
“Under professor Raj’s leadership, CDSdidpioneeringresearchonthe developmentexperienceofKerala,a study now famous as the CDS UN
study of 1975,” Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, said while inauguratingtheconference.
T. M. Thomas Isaac described CDS as the "academic fountainhead" for numerous policy reforms in Kerala, bridging academic research and real-world applications.Raj also contributed“todevelopmentpolicy worldwide,” said C. Veeramani, director of CDS, while welcoming alumni, students and guests to the celebrations.
Under Raj, CDS became “a worldrenowned economic research institute”, in part due to his connections with leading economists, including Joan Robinson and Nicholas Kaldor, a Nobel prize winner, as well as with officials of various United Nations agencies,notedBeenaP.L,convener oftheRajcentennialconference.
K. M. Chandrasekhar spoke about Raj’s intellectual rigor, where thorough analysis preceded written workandeconomictheoriessought to solve practical problems. Raj wanted researchers to "first study empirically the complex structures and inter-relationships characteristic of traditional agrarian economies before attempting to
advance general theories," said SurajJacob.
M.A.OommennotedthatRajlinked academic research with real-world needs, especially in his seminal work, "Poverty, Unemployment and Development Policy." K. L. Krishna spoke of Raj's contributions to strengthening the curriculum and PhDprogramattheDelhiSchoolof Economics.
Sundari Ravindranspoke about health disparities being driven by socio-economicfactors.Inasession chaired by A.V. Jose, Tara Nair described a “loan circuit" to illustrate the cyclical nature of the relationship between microfinance and women's indebtedness. Jayan Thomasnotedthereisadisconnect between high female enrolment in education and limited job
opportunities.Binitha V. Thampispoke about issues impacting women’s participation in the labour force. Gita Senstressed the importance of recognizing unpaid domestic work, stating that mereacknowledgmentofsuchwork does not improve women’s conditions.
SanjayaBaruhighlightedtheroleof the middle class in India's constitution-making, noting that it wasshapedbyleaderslikeDurgabai Deshmukh and B.R. Ambedkar ratherthanindustrialists.
R. Nagarajcited trends of deindustrialization and advocated for acomprehensivepolicyoverhaulto realizeIndia’sindustrialgoals.Kesab Dascritiqued micro, small, and medium enterprises. Sunil Manidiscussed photovoltaic technology and future policy directions for domestic technological capability. Saikat Sinha Royexamined global value chains, and R Mohan andPinaki Chakrabortyanalysed fiscal transfers. D. Narayana and Pankaj Kumarspokeaboutmacroeconomy andmonetarypolicy.
P.S.VijayshankarandRammanohar Reddyexamined changing power
dynamics in Indian villages, whileRajeswari S. Rainaspoke abouttheprofessionalclass'srolein agricultural development.Sukpal Singhadvocated for subsidies to small farmers andMadhuri Saripalleanalysed volatility in the price of rice, linking it to economic policy shocks. V. K. Ramachandran spoke of Raj’s view that land reforms are essential for agriculturalgrowth.
Ram Singh noted Raj’s influential work in monetary policy.Mridul Eapensaid the K.N.Raj - A.K.Sen growth model was more realistic than the Grigory Feldman-P.C. Mahalanobismodel
K.J. Josephdiscussed fiscal federalism whileV. Santhakumaradvocated for enhanced capabilities to engage in the global economy.Manjula Bharathyaddressed issues in marginal spaces, aging, the care economy, community intervention, and decolonized climate governance.K. N. Harilalhighlighted the significance of both industry and agriculture, along with the role of collective action.
Speaking about empowerment of workers, Bardhansaid there is a significant shift in labour's political leanings, highlighting labour fragmentation and weakened unionization exacerbated by labour-saving technology and globalization. Trade unions, he added, need to evolve into cultural anchors of solidarity in a community.
JohnKurienchairedadiscussionon thepotentialofKeralatobecomea high-income state within two decades.P.K. Michael Tharakannoted the critical role of both extensive and intensive agricultural commercialization in advancing Kerala's economy. He addedthatdecentralizationpolicies introduced in Kerala during the COVID-19 pandemic and natural calamities represent significant pathwaysfordevelopment.
Irudaya Rajan spoke of Kerala experiencing a second demographic dividend, a growing population of the elderly, making the silver economy increasingly important.Ravi Ramanreferred to Kerala as a "miracle state," predicting it could become a highincome state by 2042, and stressed
the need for infrastructure investments to create a multiplier effectinKerala’sdevelopment. In a session chaired by S. M. Vijayanand,Shivanandan. P.spoke about the experience of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes under decentralized governance in the uplands of Kerala.N. C. Narayananexamined Kerala’s decentralized governance withinthenationalpolicyprocessby lookingatchallengesinsanitation.
Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan called on CDS to honor Raj by hosting an annual Development Researchers' DayonFebruary10,theanniversary ofRaj’spassing.
Beena P.L. and Sundari Ravindran were nominated as president and secretary of the CDS alumni association.
K. P. Kannanspoke about Raj's personal life and family history. TharakanrecalledRaj’svisittoChina in the 1970s. Tharakan said that “In
(Photo: CDS alumni at K.N.Raj Centennial.CourtesyCDS.)
those days, visiting China was very rare.(Raj) came backwith two toys; one for C.T.S Nair’s daughter and one for my daughter. I still hold on to that toy as a precious gift.” Nair was in the first MPhil batch at CDS, 1975,alongwithTharakan. Nair, who was an officer in the Indian Forest Service, was interviewedbyRajwhenheapplied for the MPhil program. Nair recalled, “I said I did not have any background in economics other than doing cost and benefit calculation of some (agriculture) plantations.” Raj told him that he was the right person to join CDS because first he had four years of
practical work experience in the forest service. Nair added, “The second thing that he told me was that most of the mainstream economists will have to do a lot of ‘unlearning,’andthatIwon’thaveto dothat.”
(This is an edited version of a summaryoftheK.N.Rajcentennial conferenceandalumnigatheringat the Center for Development Studies,Trivandrum,October19to 22, 2024. The summary includes inputsfromT.Abhilash,P.LBeena, Devika Dileepkumar, Gayathri P, ShabnamT.P.,andSachinVarghese Titty.)
(Courtesy:GlobalIndiaTimes)
Why Kamala Harris Lost The U.S. Presidential Election
As President, Donald Trump will likely again reduce skilled worker visas for foreigners, including Indians
Harris’s father is Black and mother Indian.
SinceJuly,whenBidendroppedout of the Presidential race, the mainstream media reported that therewasasharpdeclineinsupport for Harris among Blacks and other racial minorities, who overwhelmingly voted for Democratsinpastelections. Indeed, this week, Harris lost the presidential race mainlybecause,in the crucial swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Republican opponent Donald Trump won more votes of Blacks-andotherracialminoritiesthanhedidinthe2020election.
(Photo:KamalaHarris.)
November7,2024
In 2020, more than 500 Black leadersintheDemocratic Party, including former President Barack Obama,successfullylobbied JoeBidentoselectKamalaHarrisas his vice presidential running mate.
In Pennsylvania, Trump won 3.5 million votes, beating Harris by about 135,000 votes. In contrast, in 2020, Joe Biden, who also won 3.5 million votes in the state, beat Trump by 81,000 votes, and thereby won the Presidential election. Thus, while the voter turnoutinthestatewasroughlythe
same in both presidential elections, this year Harris won fewer votes thanBidendidin2020.
The decline in votes for Harris in Pennsylvania was mainly due to fewer Black and Latino votes. According toThe Washington Postexit polls, Harris won 89% of the Black votes in the state; this though was three percent lower than the votes won by Biden in2020.
InPhiladelphia,thelargestcountyin the state where 702,000 votes were castthisyear,nearlyfouroutoften voters are Black. In 2024, Harris won 59% more votes than Trump. ButthiswaslowerthanBiden’s64% leadoverTrump inthecityin2020. Overall, Trump secured 141,000 votes in Philadelphia in 2024, about 8,000 more than he did in 2020.
In Pennsylvania, Latino voters, mainly Puerto Ricans, number about 580,000, accounting for about 6% of the state’s registered voters. In 2020,Bidenwas backedby78%of them, comparedto18%whovoted forTrump.Thisyear,Latinovotesfor Harrisinthestate fellbymorethan a quarter to 57%, while those for
Trump more than doubled to 42%. ThissharpdeclineinLatinovotesfor Harris was despite a speaker, at a Trump campaign rally last month, callingPuertoRicoa“floatingisland ofgarbage.”
Across the U.S., Trump won 46% of the Latino votes, the highest share inatleast50years,accordingtoThe Washington Post . Among Latino men, Trump won a majority, 55%, ofthevotes.
Similarly in the other key swing states, Harris lost because she got fewervotesthanBidenamongracial minorities: in Michigan, among ArabsandBlacks,andinWisconsin, amongBlacksandLatinos.
MoreBlackvoterssupportedTrump because they said immigrants are taking American jobs; while Hispanicsareunhappywithinflation and illegal migrants; and Arabs are critical of the Biden/Harris policy in theIsraeliGazaconflict.
(Image: courtesy Wikimedia Commons.)
Harris also lost support among Asians, including Indians. While she won a majority, 54%, of Asian votes, this was seven points lower than their votes for Biden in 2020, according toNBC News . Indian supporters of Trump includedacouplewhowerepart of his staged campaign appearance, workingataMcDonald’sinAtlanta, Georgia.
In June Trump told a podcast host,Reutersreported, that when foreign students graduate from a college, they should automatically get a green card, which allows themtopermanentlyworkandstay inthecountry.
Not surprisingly, this Trump promise was widely covered by media in India. There are roughly 270,000 Indian students in the U.S., a quarter of all foreign students in the country. Also, 1.2 million Indians in the U.S. on temporary work visas, and their dependents, are waiting in line for a green card. The wait is more than 17 years for recentapplicants. Several conservative backers of Trump immediately attacked his
proposal. Non-U.S. citizen college students should "leave the country and go home immediately after graduation,"SteveBannon,aformer Trump adviser and part of Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement, toldNewsweek."Green cards for foreign college graduatesisnotaplan—President Trump tossed out an idea on a podcast and his most fervent supporterstosseditback."
Hourslater,astheU.S.mediawidely covered conservatives criticizing Trump’s green card proposal, his campaignstaffissuedaclarification. Green cards will be issued only to the“mostskilledgraduateswhocan make significant contributions to America, (and) who would never undercut American wages or workers,”acampaignspokesperson saidinastatement.
In addition to strong opposition fromhisbaseofconservativevoters, there is another major reason why there is little chance of Trump granting green cards to fresh foreigngraduates.
It appears that technology and othercompaniesintheU.S.manage theirsupplyofentrylevelengineers, and other skilled technical
professionals, by using the excess labor capacity provided by foreigners, mainly Indians, and the systemoftemporaryworkvisas.
In 2022, for instance, the top 30 employersoftemporaryworkerson H-1B visas hired more than 34,000 new workers, according to a report by the Economic Policy Institute. In 2022, and the first quarter of 2023, thetop30H-1Bemployersalsolaid off at least 85,000 H-1B workers. Foreigners on temporary work visas who lose their jobs have sixtydaystofindanotherjob,witha workvisa,orleavethecountry.
More important, during his first presidential term, from 2016 to 2020,Trumpcutbackonissuanceof temporary work visas, green cards, and other forms of legal immigration.
In this week’s election, securing more minority votes helped Trump cushiontheleadhebuiltoverHarris among White voters in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
As was widely expected, Trump got amajorityofWhitevotes,especially of those without college degrees, who make up about half of all Whitevoters. TwothirdsofWhite
(J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s vice president nominee,with wife Usha.Photo: courtesy Anand Mahindra.)
voters without a college degree voted for Trump,according to aWashington Postexitpoll.
The higher turnout of White voters for Trump in the swing states was likely due to the campaign funded andrunby billionaireElonMusk. Harris got roughly four percent fewer votes than the Democrats contestingSenateseatsintheswing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada. This,“reinforcestheideathatvoters were willing to vote for Democrats just not so much Harris in the presidential race,” notes The WashingtonPost. Harris’sinabilitytowinwasnotdue toanypersonalfactors – ontheeve oftheelection,herapprovalamong voters was 44%, roughly the same asthatofTrump. In 2008 and 2012, Obama, who is BlackandfromChicago,Illinois,was elected President partly due to winning more support in the swing states from independent Whites, mainly suburban women and college educated voters. In 2016, someofthese White Obamavoters didnotvoteatall.Eventhoughthey disliked Trump, they did not vote for Hillary Clinton because they saw her as part of the coastal elites who look down on folks in the Midwest. In fact, Clinton called
Trump supporters a “basket of deplorables.”
This year, Harris lost partly because voters in the swing states also viewed her as being part of the coastal elite - a politician from the liberalstateofCalifornia. Apparently, Nancy Pelosi, the former Democratic speaker of the House, did not expect Harris to win the presidency. Also, from California, Pelosi delayed endorsingHarris,likely seeking an open process for choosing a replacement for Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, afterhewithdrewinJuly.
Another person seeking an open process was billionaire venture capitalistVinodKhosla,anunusually blunt and public political stance for someoneinbusiness.InJuly,Khosla, 69, posted on X/Twitter, that it is time for the Democrats to “have an open convention and get a more moderate candidate who can easily beat” Republican Donald Trump.Anindependent,Khoslahas backed both Democratic and Republicancandidates.
Pelosi likely wanted Gretchen Whitmer,thegovernoroftheswing state of Michigan, to replace Biden
as the Democratic candidate in this year’spresidentialelection. In2020, as speaker of the House, Pelosi asked Whitmer to deliver the Democratic response to Trump’s StateoftheUnionspeech. SomeHarrissupportersareblaming her loss to Trump on Biden waiting too long to abandon the race. PerhapsBiden’sbiggermistakewas
selectingHarris,notWhitmer,ashis vice-presidential running mate in 2020.
Following Biden’s withdrawal from as the Democratic nominee for President, Pelosi said, according toTheHill,“President JoeBidenisa patriotic American who has always putourcountryfirst.”
(Courtesy:GlobalIndiaTimes)
1790sMassacreofIyengarsin Srirangapatna By
Konkani Catholics in thousands it is recorded in history were rounded upbyTipuSultan,inKanaraonAsh Wednesdayin1784andmarchedto Srirangapatna, they emerged in 1799 to return to their lands, after theBritishkilledTipu-andhereare wetheirdescendantsspreadwidely all over the world. The present new generation Konkanis are hardly aware of the facts and there is little or no opinion on it in the general population.TipuSultan,theRulerof Mysore, has given rough treatment
to communities he misunderstood in his intoxication with power after
Tipu
the death of his father Hyder Ali. ThereisevidencethattheNairs, Codavas and Konkanis were at the receivingendofhiscruelintentions. Though it is not really relevant to Konkani Catholics, being aware of Tipu'sattacksonindigenouspeople is necessary, it is rarely heard or knownin minor contextsregarding the significant and vital 'Massacre Of Mandayam Iyengars'.
Two hundred and forty years ago, lifewaseclipsedinSrirangapatnaon thedayofDeepavali,wheninnocent members of 700 families of Mandayam Iyengars were put to death under the order of Tipu
Sultan. Konkani Catholics at this time were shut in the dungeons here at that time (1784-1799) The offence the Iyengars committed was to have been born in the families related to those who wanted to restore the kingdom of Mysoretoitslegitimateroyalfamily from the clutches of Tipu.
What remained since then was a faded memory of a dreadful Deepavali marked by the noncelebration of Deepavali by certain families. This triggered a vigorous search by the members of these families who managed to collect lettersanddocumentsoftheperiod of massacre and presented them in a short essay titled, “The Mysore Pradhans”.
Compiled and written by M.A. Sreenivasachar,thisessaytracesthe lineageoftheaffectedfamiliesfrom Thirumalai Ananthalwan, a disciple of Ramanujacharya who was a
native of Kirangur near Srirangapatna. The Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana gifted him with eight villages (ashtagram). Later, after the Hoysala dynasty, reapeated wars debilitated these villagesandtheyfellintothehands of the Palayakars. However, Ananthalwanclanswereservingthe country as gurus to the king and in ministerial ranks. They also became the Pradhans (prime ministers) in the Mysore royal court. Problems started after Hyder Ali rose into power and conquered his master’s kingdom in 1762.
The exiled Mysore king, Krishnaraja WadayarIIpassedawayafewyears later.ThePradhanGovindarajiah(of Ananthalwan’s lineage) was killed by Hyder. The two sons of the Pradhan,TirumalRowandNarayana Rowbecametheconfidantesofthe queen in exile, Maharani Lakshmammanny. Dedicated to restoring the kingdom to the royal family, the two brothers started reaching out to the British authorities to dislodge Tipu from the throne.
The struggle for 24 years in that
endeavour was long and painful with admirable efforts that ultimately caused the loss of their dear ones and their properties. The lossofthe700familiestoTipu’sfury was one of the bloody chapters in their long struggle. It happened in 1783 when the English army succeeded in capturing Karur and proceeded further towards Srirangapatna.Atthesametime,the Pradhans were hatching a conspiracy with their friends to overthrow Tipu’s government. Subraj Urs and Narasinga Row guidedtheprojectinSrirangapatna. Aided by three thousand Jettis, Mahrathas and others loyal to the king, a plan was made to enter the fort, seize the treasury, and arrest every MUslim. The attack was planned for the night of 28th July 1783. But Killedar Syed Mahamad, theheadofthefort,discoveredthe plotatthelastminuteandkilledthe conspirators including Subraj. Tipu was immediately informed of the conspiracyhatchedbyTirumalRow, and with proof of the activities of thePradhansindislodginghimwith the help of the English army, Tipu swung into action.
He “ordered the arrest and imprisonment of all the relations of the Pradhans and Subraj Urs & co.,including men, women and children to the extent of 700 families. They were chained with heavy irons and thrust into the dungeons of Seringapatam. Pradhan Narayan Row was also captured and imprisoned, but he soon managed to escape and join his brother. Tippu on his return to the capital ordered a wholesale massacre of these 700 families and had them mercilessly put to death by one means or another. He also confiscated the Jaghirs, and other property enjoyed by the Pradhans andtheirrelations,”accordingtoan authentic account of history.
Themassacretookplaceontheday of Deepavali in Shobhakrit year corresponding to 25th October 1783. Documents have been discouvered and on record, the letter written by the queen Lakshmammanny to Lords Mornington and Clive on 3rd February 1799 recalls the sacrifices made by 700 families. “British Lord Macartney assured restoration, and thus many of our adherents rallied together. Just on the eve of our capturing Tippu and recoveringourkingdom,ourobject
was disclosed to Tippu, and consequently he put to death 700 families as well as those of Tirumal Row, including men, women and children.” This shows that apart from the families of Tirumal Row, those from the royal family were alsoputtodeath. Inaletterwritten by the queen to Tirumal Row in 1796, she specifically refers to the deathof700familiesofthekithand kinofTirumalRow. Themisfortune that had befallen on the family of Tirumal Row is also recorded in the minutes of Lord Mornington, the Governor-General of India. Those who escaped the massacre migrated to Nagamangala, Baburayana Koppalu, Mandya Koppal and Mandya. Finally, they reachedMelukoteandsettledthere.
The acts of Tipu Sultan who fought against the British and opposed them for retaining the Mysore country his father usurped from its legal owners. In the process, the genocide of nearly 1000 innocent people including children belonging to 700 families of the MysorePradhansandtheroyalshas goneunnoticedinthefreedomsaga of India. Ultimately Tirumal Row succeeded in getting the British to attack Tipu and finish him off on May 4, 1799, but failed to regain their lost position in the now regained kingdom of Mysore. The end of Tipu Sultan also brought
freedom from 15 years of Konkani CatholicsofKanarawhoseimmense suffering in captivity is written by scholars and needs to be absorbed by the descendants of the Konkani Community of Mangalore, now spread the world over.
Rivalry, jealousy and greediness of the officials of the kingdom who wantedtomaintaintheirpositionin the new dispensation caused the British to keep away Tirumal Row andhisbrotherdespitethequeen’s wishtotakethembackasPradhans. They reasoned that the Row brothers, by being out of the kingdomofMysoreformanyyears, could not be conversant with the then situation, which on the other
hand could be handled well by themselves to ensure continuity. The queen was upset over these developmentsandrefusedtomove out of her exiled location. Fearing that this might cause some trouble again, Tirumal Row immediately wrote to her, asking her to go to Mysore.Hergrandsonwascrowned as Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar III on 30th June 1799. Thirumal Row returnedtoMadras.Hediedin1815 without any recognition for his efforts and without getting his rightful place in the history of fight against Tipu by losing all his kith and kin. His brother Narayana Rao had preceded him in death 1811. The sacrifices of his family also disappeared without anyone knowingaboutthem.Onlythedark Deepavali observed year after year by his descendants for three hundred years had ignited the search for truth which deserves a place in the history of fight for freedomofourcountry.
MelkoteIyengars: Ayyangaror AiyengarareacommunityofTamilspeaking Hindu Brahmins, whose members follow Sri Vaishnavism and the Visishtadvaita philosopher,
live mostly in the Southern Indian statesofTamilNadu,Karnataka,and Andhra Pradesh. The community belongs to the classification of BrahminsinIndia. Thereareseveral opinions regarding the term Iyengar,whichistheanglicizedform of the Dravidian word Aiyaṅgār. Oneisthatitderivesfrom theProto-Dravidianwordayya-gāru (Telugu), which became Ayyangāru (Tamil). The term ayya is the Tamil equivalent of the Sanskrit word ārya,) which in Sanskrit means noble. Gāru refers to a form of the Pali term gārava, and later gaurava, meaning respect or esteem. Mandayam Iyengars is a
subgroup of Iyengars, settled in various parts of Karnataka, predominantlyMelkote.Mandayam Iyengars also speak a different dialectofTamilcalledasMandayam Tamil. Mandayam Iyengars follow Ramanujacharya and Manavala Mamunigal. Mandyam Iyengars do not celebrate the popular Hindu festivalofDiwaliinremembranceof thedayTipuSultanmassacredclose to 1500 men, women and children
James Mendonca, president of Mangalore Konkans Dubai, along with Ronald & Regina Sequeira, Rony & Aboline DCunha and Joyce Menezes visited the Gulbarga dioceseonSeptember27towitness the committed work of the missionaries and to meet the zealous local community people in Bidar and Gulbarga who aspire to spread the message of love, hope, and peace. During the visit, they attendedtheblessingandinaugural of the new Holy Spirit Chapel in Hosalli and participated in a Holy Mass at St Joseph’s Church in
Mudhol-Santpur, both supported by Mangalore Konkans Dubai. The group was guided by Dr Robert Michael Miranda, the bishop of Gulbarga diocese, a great visionary rendering selfless service to this Mission. They toured various mission centers, including Bhalki, Jalasangi, Santhpur, Bidar, Kaudiyal andHamnabad.Itwasimpressiveto see children in some of the boardingschoolsbeingencouraged to speak in English and trained in communication skills and provided with facilities to prepare for civil service exams. At Kristhashram in
Kaudiyal Mission, they saw the centre that has become the powerhouse of Gulbarga Diocese, drawing various people to gain strength through prayer, inner healing and counseling. The Sathyanubhava Center in Basavakalyan focuses on interreligiousdialogueandunityamong differentfaiths.Theyalsovisitedthe ArogyaMataSevaKendrainBhalki, which has been providing healing and education since 1985. Over 1,500leprosypatientsweretreated, cured and provided rehabilitation and occupation. ORBIT in Humnabad works on women’s development and rehabilitation for those with mental health challenges, offering support and livestock to help them become independent.
At Mother Teresa Charitable
Hospital in Kalaburagi, basic medical care, including cataract surgeries, are provided to marginalized individuals. All these experiences highlighted the extensive work being done in the Gulbarga Diocese. The missionary work initiated by the late Bishop Basil D’Souza in 1982 was subsequently continued byBishopDrAloysiusPaulD’Souza, untilJune2005whenBishopRobert MichaelMirandatookoverthetask and responsibility. The hard work and dedicated efforts of these Bishops and their team of committedpriestsandthereligious
to improve socio economic conditions of the marginalized people, imparting them good education irrespective of caste, creed or religion is truly commendable. Despite limited resources, the Gulbarga Diocese devoutly continues toupliftthelivesof people in these regions. Every Christian is called to be a Missionary. It would be great forretireeswithapassionforsocial service to consider serving in these Missionary centers and those who wishtobepartnersinthisGulbarga Mission are most welcome to extendtheirpossiblesupport.
About Mangalore Konkans Dubai
Established in 1988 with the basic objective of promoting Konkani language and culture among the MangalureandiasporaintheUAE.It also intended to extend financial support to the Mangalurean community in Dubai and in the undivided Dakshina Kannada district.Withoutdilutingtheoriginal objectives,evenwiththepassageof time, the organization pursued / followed its goal solemnly to emerge as a major force to reckon withintheUAE.Overtheyears,with an array of activities aimed at the general welfare of Mangalureans, Mangalore Konkans Dubai has played an essential role in keeping the pennant of Konkani language and Mangalurean culture flying
high in the desert land. Credit goes to Mangalore Konkans Dubai for being the first association of MangalureansintheUAEin1988,at the time when the community was scatteredwithoutaproperplatform to feel the share and the flavour of Mangalurean culture. Instrumental in organizing first Konkani Way of the Cross, followed by the first nativity feast for children with showering of flowers at the grotto, firstKonkanichoirmadeitsdebutat St Mary’s Church, Dubai. It was due to the indefatigable efforts of Mangalore Konkans Dubai, for the firsttime,aKonkanispeakingpriest wasdeputedtoDubaiandwiththat, permanent Konkani Mass was also started.
The Privileged Tribe
-By: Molly Pinto.
This is a dedication on behalf of grandparents everywhere Who's days are filled with longing for those patterfeet to hear Grandchildren are the reward for all the pains they endured When there was no time to enjoy moments with their own
Being a parent can test the boundaries of one's patience Children's ears are often more for decoration
And their diet still investigative, while their legs are on a collision course
Parents don't get enough credit for the sacrifices made
Becoming a grandparents, is pay back time for time lost
This is an upgrade from the animal kingdom
The privileged tribe who share bonds of love and care
A title that often melts the hardest hearts to mush
It's a privilege but not an obligation as some believe
Expecting them to be permanent caregivers is selfish and unkind
They have weathered many storms and now on shaky legs stand
Their strength comes from the hugs and kisses of their grandkids
Mobile in the Old Age Home.....
"Good days don't last long "
Were the words I grew up listening to, Now that I'm grown enough with grey hair
I've realized even "days as young also don't last long"
While years passed by helping them stand and walk, every time they had a fall
Now I'm at a stage I find even getting up as a hard task
Fear of fall haunting with so many close calls
They all joined together one day
To think of my future 'House for the aged' is the idea they all agreed upon
They brought me to a house neat and beautiful
But my heart cried to be home where even messy seemed loveable
Expensive phone was a gift I was given saying, 'It'll ring everyday, don't you dare doubt '
It's been over a hundred days now And what hurts me the most is I have this Expensive gift But it hasn't rung ever since
- By: Jossy D'Souza. Urwa.
(Grateful for inputs from peers)
Choose Happiness
Make today brighter than the last, Embrace new thoughts, friendships to cast. Help others grow, lend a hand, Find joy in life, let love expand.
Don’t hold back, let children earn, For their own paths, they must learn. Savings may fade when we’re gone, So cherish each moment, keep moving on.
Savor the food that makes you smile, Travel to places that make life worthwhile. Live fully now, let worries cease, In every heartbeat, find your peace.
By: Stany Jovin Menezes – Muscat / Pangla
Kølakar Purøskar 2024
In recognition of his significant contributions to the realm of Konknni music, Mr. Ralph Roshan Crastawasselectedastherecipient of the 20th Kølakar Purøskar, an honour jointly bestowed by the Carvalho family of Kundapura, UdupiDistrictandManddSobhann, Mangaluru.
Roshan, a native of Bela and a resident of Kelarai in Mangaluru, is an alumnus of St. Aloysius College. He developed a passion for the guitaratanearlyage,masteringthe instrument through self-directed practice.Overtheyears,hehasbeen an active participant in various music groups, prominently serving
as the lead guitarist for renowned Konkaniartists.
The20thKølakarPurøskarcarrieda cash prize of ₹50,000, alongside a certificate, memento, shawl, garland,andafruitbasket.
The award presentation took place at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar, Mangaluru on Sunday, November 3rd,2024.
Due to the unexpected heavy rain, thefunctionvenuewasshiftedfrom the open theatre to the indoor airconditionedauditorium.
The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of John D’Silva Karkal, a distinguished banker from Mumbai, as the Chief Guest. He honoured the recipient of the award. Stanly Fernandes, a prominent businessman based in Muscat, was invited as the Guest of
Honour. Due to the unavoidable reason,hecouldnottakepartinthe function. FollowingtheawardPioAgneloand his team from Goa were supposed to present “Gõyčhem Dayz,” a musical extravaganza as 275th Mhøynyalli Mančhi (monthly theatre) of Mandd Sobhann. But duetorain,itwascancelled.
This award was initiated in 2005 by Konknni linguist Dr. Pratapananda Naik,SJinthenameofhisCarvalho Household of Kundapura. The Kølakar Purøskar serves to recognize and celebrate excellence in Konknni performing arts in Karnataka. Over the years, this prestigious award has acknowledgedthetalentsofvarious artists across multiple disciplines, including drama, music, dance, and folklore.
Beach Clean-Up Drive: StAnn's College of Education Joins Hands for
a Cleaner Environment
Mangaluru, November 5: St Ann's CollegeofEducation(Autonomous), Mangaluru, in collaboration with Vana Charitable Trust and Canara Organization for Development and Peace (CODP), Mangaluru, organizeda“BeachClean-UpDrive”
on November 5, 2024, at Thota Bengre Beach (Peacock Point), Mangaluru. The event saw active participation from students and faculty, with Principal DrSr Dorothy D'SouzaA.C.,leadingbyexample,
The clean-up drive provided a hands-on learning experience for students, allowing them to understand the impact of plastic pollution firsthand. By engaging in this activity, students were not only contributing to environmental conservation but also developing a sense of social responsibility and environmentalstewardship.
Environmentalist Jeeth Milan Roche, Secretary of Vana Charitable
Trust,highlightedthesignificanceof community involvement in environmental conservation and appreciated the students for this initiative. His presence motivated thestudentstoviewtheclean-upas an opportunity for learning and positive action. Mr Chetan Bengre, President of the Trawl Boat Association, encouraged the student teachers to serve as catalysts for positive change by organizing campaigns that raise awarenessinthecommunityabout
the importance of keeping beaches clean. By taking initiative and promoting cleaner beaches, student teachers can help inspire a sense of environmental responsibilityinothers,contributing to the preservation of natural resourcesforfuturegenerations
During the clean-up drive, students formed small groups and dispersed along the beach to maximize their impact. Armed with gloves, garbage bags, and tools for wastecollection,thestudentsspent
their valuable time gathering a variety of pollutants that had accumulated along the shoreline. They collected plastic bottles, wrappers, footwear, glass bottles, and other waste materials that had contaminated the beach surroundings. Each item retrieved was a stark reminder of the environmental degradation caused byindiscriminatewastedisposal.
To promote sustainable waste management, students sorted the collected waste into recyclable and
non-recyclable categories. This practical exercise deepened their understanding of waste management practices and their impactontheenvironment.
Through this hands-on experience, the students gained a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges that local beaches face and the need for proactive measures. Many students expressed a newfound respect for community spaces and a heightened awareness of the need
to minimize waste generation and promote environmental conservation. The beach clean-up was an eye-opener, inspiring them to incorporate these values into their future classrooms, thereby fostering environmental consciousness in the next generation.
St Ann's College of Education extends its heartfelt gratitude to VanaCharitableTrustandFrVincent Dsouza, Director, Canara Organization for Development and Peace (CODP) for their invaluable support in this environmental endeavour. Their collaboration played a vital role in making the clean-up drive a success and in strengthening the college's commitment to sustainable practices.
This beach clean-up drive serves as a reminder that positive changebeginswithsmall,dedicated actions.Byparticipatingininitiatives like these, students are not only helping to protect their local environment but also shaping their
role as environmentally responsible citizens and future educators. Mrs Vilma D'Souza, Assistant Professor, St Ann's College of Education, Mangaluru,coordinatedtheevent.
Foundation Stone laying Ceremony of
theNew AdministrativeBlockof
StAloysiusUniversity
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) marked a significant milestone by laying the foundation stone for the new administrative block of the University on 6th November 2024. This new facility is not only a testament to the growth
oftheuniversitybutalsoareminder of God’s blessings and community support in creating a space where knowledge, faith and service come togetherandflourish.
Thisnewadministrativeblockisthe result of the countless hours of
planning, prayer and the effort by the staff, board members, alumni
and philanthropists. The vision for thisbuildingistocreateanurturing space where students can grow academically, spiritually and personally. This building will stand asabeaconoffaithandlearningfor generationstocome.
Rev. Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto, SJ, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Rev. Dr Melwyn D’Cunha, Pro Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr Vishwas Joy Misquith, Finance Officer, Dr Alwyn D’Sa and Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrars, Mr Micheal D’Souza, the benefactor, Ms Flavia DSouza, Mr Anil Hegde, Structural Engineer, Mr Sanath Kumar Shetty, Mr Sadanand Bhat and Ms Urwi Shetty, the team of architects, Mr Richard Rodrigues, the Contractor, Directors, Deans, Heads of the Departments, and the teaching and non-teaching staff members were present for the programme and witnessed the sealing of the relics and the ceremoniallayingofthefoundation stone.
Rector,Rev.FrMelwinJosephPinto, spoke about the reflections of the sealing of the relics and placing
themintothefoundationstoneasa symbol of faith, dedication and purpose upon which the building willbebuilt.
Philanthropist & benefactor, Mr Micheal DSouza in his speech reminded the importance of unity, visionandgenerosity for building a futuregroundedinfaithadlearning.
Flona Soans, Chair of Training & Placementscomperedtheprogram.
Rector, Rev. Fr Melwyin Joseph Pinto,SJrenderedtheprayerservice
alongwiththeViceChancellorofSt Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and other Priests. Jacintha & group invoked God's blessings. Rev. Fr Valerian DSouza, blessed the main foundation, Stone. Rev. Dr Melwyn D’Cunha proposed the vote of thanks.
The day marked not only the physical laying of the foundation but also the spiritual laying of a strong and enduring legacy for generationstocome.
Mangalore, November 6, 2024 Renovated Anvita
photography and Ancita Videography Studio and the Universal Melodies Audio Visual Studio, owned and managed by Stanley Bantwal and Leo Ranipur, were inaugurated at Bikarnakatte Junction, Mangalore.
TheAnvitaPhotographyandAncita Videography Studio was inaugurated by Mr. Michael D'Souza, an NRI businessman and
social thinker while the Universal Melodies Audio Visual Studio was inaugurated by Mr. James Mendonca. NRI businessman and
social thinker Following the inaugurations, a blessing ceremony was conducted by Rev. Fr. Walter D'Souza. (OCD)
In addition, a brochure showcasing the social activities led by Leo Ranipur was also inaugurated duringtheevent.Thisbrochurewas officially released by Mr. Roy Castellino PRO Diocese of Mangalore President of Mother Teresa Vichara Vedike
Several guests attended the occasion,includingFr.DominicVaz, Parish Priest Infant Mary Church Bajjodi Mr. Stany Alvares, President Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Mr. John Monteiro, President Rachana Mangalore Mr. RonBantwal,PresidentMaharashtra Karnataka working Journalists, Fr. Sudeep Paul, Sandesha Foundation Mangalore, Fr. Vincent D'Souza, CODP Mangalore ,Mr. Anil Lobo.
Chairman MCCBankMangalore Mr xNaveen lobo Member Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy
Secretary KNS Mangalore Mr Donald Pereira Budkulo Media
network Mr Norbert Directer
Cinikudla Willam Rebello Business
Man & Mrs. Akshatha Jayan
Building Owner
This studio is dedicated to supporting young talents and promoting the Konkani language, providing a space where creativity and cultural expression can thrive.
Program Compared by Mr Roshan Crasta At the end Stanly Bantwal & Leo Ranipura Expressed their gratitude.
St Agnes PU College Annual Sports Day
StAgnesPUCollegehelditsAnnual Sports Day on 8 November 2024. It was a dynamic and spirited event, whichfeaturedabandandguardof
honour accorded to the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr Umesh Aiyappa, Sub Inspector of Police, Kadri Station,andDrSrMariaRoopa,
Joint Secretary, St Agnes Institutions, Vice Principal Sr Janet Sequeira, Mrs Jayashree, the Physical Director, faculty, PTA Vice President, Dr Divya Damodar, PTA
Joint Secretary, Mrs Shahida Ashraf, and all the dignitaries. The chief guest, along with the Vice Principal and the Physical Director, hoisted the flag. Thereafter, he met each of the marching contingents. In his address to the students, he
commended them for their discipline and emphasized the importance of dedicating time to sports in today’s technology-driven world. He highlighted that physical and mental fitness are the cornerstonesforasuccessfullife. The torch relay led by the Sports Secretary, Ms Diksha Karkera, and the national-level players were indeedasplendidsightandevoked a sense of pride. The state-level players marched in a dignified fashionastheycarriedtheflag.The NCC students of the Army and Air Wingmarchedinunisontothebeat of the band, exemplifying stamina, endurance, and discipline. The sportsmeetwasthendeclaredopen with the release of the balloons by thechiefguest,theVicePrincipal,Sr
Janet, and the other dignitaries. Ms Diksha, the Sports Secretary, administered the oath and galvanisedtheteamstoaim forthe stars.
The inaugural event was anchored byNireekshaNoronhafromIIHEPP and Chaithali from II CEBA, who ensured that the function unfolded seamlessly. Ms Raina DSouza, Lecturer from the Department of Chemistry, warmly welcomed the gathering, while Rishel Sequeira from II SEBA delivered a vote of thanks.
The March Past competition, where students exuded confidence, discipline, and coordination, was judged by a distinguished panel, including Mr Mohan Bengre, Physical Director at Govindasa PU
College and Mr Jagadeesh, Physical Director at Padua PU College. The cheering teams enthusiastically encouraged the contestants of the various track and field events and addedafestivevibetotheoccasion.
The impressive Overall Championship was won by II PCMC ‘D’ batch, Prapthi U Shetty and Mishel Sweedal Pereira aced the individualchampionships. Shreshta from II PCMC ably conductedthevaledictorysessionin
the afternoon, while Sanidhya from I PCMB effusively welcomed the gathering, and Neena from I PCMB rendered the vote of thanks. The VicePrincipal,SrJanetSequeira,and Dr PV Shobha, Dept. of Hindi, distributed prizes to the winners. TheVicePrincipalofficiallydeclared the sports meet closed, which was followedbytheloweringoftheflag and the singing of the national anthem.
Lenisha Malaika Moras of St Aloysius excels
in ACCA Global Examination
young scholar has achieved an outstanding feat by securing the All-India 2nd Rank and Worldwide 5th Rank in the Strategic Business Reporting examination conducted byACCAGlobalinSeptember2024. This remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication, hard work,andintellectualcalibre.
Lenisha, daughter of Lancy P M Moras and Cynthia Maria Moras, residing in Bejai, Mangalore, completed her BCom with ACCA degree from St Aloysius College
Lenisha Malaika Moras, a talented
(Autonomous), Mangaluru from 2021-2024. Throughout her academic tenure, she consistently demonstrated academic excellence, maintaininganexemplaryrecord.
Herimpressivescoreof94marksin the ACCA Global Examination underscoresherexpertiseinfinance and accounting. This achievement notonlybringspridetoLenishaand her family but also reflects the commitment of St Aloysius College (Autonomous),innurturingtalented individuals.
Lenisha's accomplishment showcases her potential to excel in her chosen field, and we wish her continued success in her future endeavours. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to aspiring students, demonstrating the importance of perseverance and academicrigor.
Diocese of Mangalore Launches Vicariate-Level
Trainingfor2024-2026PastoralPlanImplementation
MANGALORE, NOVEMBER 07, 2024: In a concerted effort to deepen and broaden the implementationofthePastoralPlan for 2024-2026, the Diocese of Mangalore recently conducted a series of vicariate-level workshops across deaneries. These sessions engaged key representatives from allparishes,gatheringovermultiple dates with the goal of fostering a united approach to pastoral activities and mission in line with diocesangoals.
The training, directed under the leadership of Most Rev. Dr Peter PaulSaldanha,BishopofMangalore, and Very Rev. Fr Faustine Lobo, Diocesan Coordinator of the Pastoral Plan, brought together
diverse participants, including all priestsfromeachdeanery,superiors of religious communities, vice presidents, secretaries of parish pastoralcouncils,aswellas
commission coordinators and convenersfromeachparish.
The Bishop and Fr Faustine, themselves were the resource persons at all deaneries. Each session focused on ensuring that
the new pastoral plan would be integrated not only at the parish and diocesan levels, as it was previously, but now also at the deanery level, further enhancing cohesion and collaboration across
the diocese. The resources team, further strengthened by the participationofdiocesansecretaries of various commissions, provided expert insight and guidance throughoutthetraining.
The workshops commenced on October 9, 2024, with the first
session held at the Vittal Deanery followed by other deaneries. The recent was held in the Permannur deanery on October 31, 2024. Each workshop was designed to emphasize the operational aspects ofthe21commissionscentraltothe PastoralPlan,coveringareasoffaith formation,catechesis,socialwelfare,
education, youth development and more. The comprehensive agenda aimedtoequipparticipantswiththe
knowledge and tools required to execute the pastoral mission more effectivelywithintheircommunities.
Expressing his vision for this pastoral initiative, Bishop Saldanha said,"TherevisedPastoralPlan,with its expanded scope, empowers our deaneries to engage actively in executingourmission.Together,we are building a church that is dynamic, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the faithful across everylevel."
This successful series of workshops highlights the Diocese of Mangalore's dedication to spiritual growth,communityservice,andthe cohesive engagement of its clergy, religious, and laity, laying a strong foundation for the full implementationofthePastoralPlan acrossalldeaneriesinthemonthsto come.
MCC Bank holds Half Yearly performance Review of the Bank
MCC Bank holds a half yearly performance review of the Bank on 9th November 2024 at the P.F. X Saldanha Auditorium, Administrative Office, Mangalore. 1‘Sahakara Ratna’ Mr Anil Lobo,
Chairmanofthebank,presidedover the review programme. Rev Fr. Roque D’sa, Parish priest of St. VencentFerarChurch,Valencia,was the chief guest to the programme. TheReviewwasinauguratedbythe
chiefguestbylightingthelamp. The chairman of MCC Bank ‘SahakaraRatna’MrAnilLobo,inhis presidential address appreciated staff members who have achieved their targets for their efforts. He emphasizedtheneedtotakeriskin order to achieve the targets and called upon the staff members to facetheproblemswithsincerityand hard work. He said that ownership oftheBankandexecutingthework with professionalism will automatically boost the staff members working hard and to
achievetheirtargets.Headvisedthe managers to educate their staff members on the Banking products andserviceswhichwillhelpthemto grow in tandem with the growth of the Bank. He illustrated with example that instead of preaching to others it is essential to work prudently and to use the opportunitytoachievethetargets. He gave valuable input and suggestions to the staff members for the betterment of their performanceinthecomingdays.He also urged all the staff members to
note down the suggestions and feedbackfromthecustomersandto forward them to the Administrative Office. This would help the management to take quick decisions for the betterment of service to the customers. He emphasized that indiscipline at the
workplace would not be tolerated, and corrective measures would be takenontoppriority.
Speaking during the occasion, Rev. Fr Roque D’sa, congratulated the chairman for his exemplary leadership towards the progress of the bank and for being conferred with the ‘Sahakara Ratna’ award by
the Government of Karnataka. He said that it is not easy to run a cooperative Bank with limited resources; but, by rendering quality inservicewillhelptheBanktogrow steadily. He called upon the staff members to have a sense of belongingness towards the bank and to serve the customers with a smile and with a positive attitude
which will enhance the customer baseforthebank.
Mr S H Vishveshwaraiah, Advisor of the Bank presented the review for half year ended 30.09.2024. He presented the Branch-wise half yearlyreviewofDeposits,Advances, CASA and NPA. He appreciated the performance of the branches who haveachievedthetargetandcalled upon the other branches to reach thetargetbyMarch2025.
Mr Raj Menezes, Deputy General Manager, reviewed the repeated mistakes made by the staff members in CBS and called upon thestaffmemberstominimizesuch mistakes to avoid wastage of time and lack of customer service. Mr Ajith P.Dsouza presented the errors committed by the staff while openingtheloanaccounts.
Mrs. Josline Dias, Staff of Credit Department at Administrative Office, who celebrated her birthday
was felicitated. Alos, the staff members, who celebrated their silverbirthdayandgoldenbirthday, thisyear,werealsofelicitated.
Directors, Mr Herald Monteiro, Mr Roshan Dsouza, Mr Joseph Anil Patrao, Mrs Irene Rebello, Mr Melwin Vas and Mr Felix D’cruz, werepresent. Theprogrammestartedwithprayer song conducted by Karen Crasta andDealeDsouza.
MrSunilMenezes,GeneralManager of the bank, proposed a vote of thanks.Mrs ShainyVeebhaDsouza, Accountant of Kankanady Branch compeeredtheprogramme. Allthestaffmembersparticipatedin thereviewmeetingwithenthusiasm
St Aloysius holds book release of
Mohanchandra U.’s 'Kanaka-Purandara'
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, holds the book release of veteran stage director Mohanachandra U’s new book ‘Kanaka-Purandara’ in association with Ayana Drama House, Mangalore and Yaji Publishing House, Hospet on 7th November2024inSanidhyaHall.
Although there are many writings and plays about Dasashreshtha Kanaka-Purandara, a unique work that looks at these two gentlemen from a different point of view has been written by veteran stage director Mohanachandra U. He created 'Kanaka-purandara' as a rare play with many insights that
help us understand KanakaPurandarainthepresentday.
Poet, Storyteller and Trustee of Kakal Foundation Shri Chandrasekhar Kakal inaugurated this work. Dr. Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar of the St Aloysius College presided over the function. Stage actor and stage director Dr Narasimhamurthy and poet, dramatist and former member of Byari Sahitya Akademy, Mr Shamshuddin introduced the script.
On this occasion, Sheena Nadoli, a famous stage music composer, composed and sang the raga for Kanaka-Purandara's kirtans from the'Kanaka-Purandara'stagetext.
SavitaYaji,managingdirectorofYaji Prakashan, Ganesh Yaji, executive director, senior stage expert I K Boluvaru, Shyamsunder Rao, founder member of Ayana Natak House, Prabhakar Kapikad, actor Chandrahas Ullal, Mohanchandra's relatives, friends, theater lovers and
literature lovers participated in the function.
Dr Dinesh Naik of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), compered the program and welcomed the gathering. Author Mohanchandra U. proposed the voteofthanks.
