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A Teacher, Researcher & Litterateur Dr. Bhushan Bhave, Goa

A Teacher, Researcher & Litterateur Dr. Bhushan Bhave, Goa

I am very excited to introduce Veez readers a great personality in the field of Konkani, from Parvari Goa. PERSONAL DETAILS

Address: Official: Principal Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer and Management Vidyanagar, Parvari Goa 403501

Residential: At Pisgal, Post Mardol, Goa, Pin: 403 404 Phone: 0832-2319885, Mobile: 9673123355 / 9423055070 WhatsApp: 9421160780 Email: bhushanbhavegoa@gmail.com Date of Birth: 15th May, 1968 Educational Qualification: M.A. (Marathi & Konkani), Ph.D. (Socio-Linguistics and Comparative Studies)

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: तीन सोद ननबंद

Teen Sod Niband

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Experience: Teaching Konkani at undergraduate level since 1991 (30 years) PUBLICATIONS

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(Konkani) सहलेखक Cowriter Research Articles Goa Konkani Akademi, Panaji 64 pages 1996

: सानहत्य नवनीत

Sahitya Navaneet (Konkani)

: सहलेखक Co-Editor : Literary Genre : Sneha Prakashan, Panaji : 45 pages : 1997

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: कारबारी कोंकणी Karbhari Konkani (Konkani) : Co-writer : Functional Konkani : Rajhuns Vitaran, Panaji : 308 pages : 1999

: माटोळी Matoli

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: गोंयांतले पारं पारीक खेळ

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: संपादक Editor : Sports

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Name of the book & language

: संपादक Editor : Ethno Botany : P.E.S. College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Goa : 150 pages : 2005

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Goayantle Paramparik Khell (Konkani)

: Goa Konkani Akademi, Panaji : 152 pages : 2005

: कोंकणी भाषा : प्रकृती आनी परं परा

Konkani Bhasha : Prakriti Ani Parampara (Marathi)

: प्रस्तावनाकार Preface writer : History & Language : Goa Konkani Akademi, Panaji

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7. Name of the book & language : Sahitya Vimarsha Contribution : Sole Writer Type of the book : Literary Criticism Name of the publisher : Shalmali Publications, Valpoi No. of pages : 154 Year of Publication : 2017 संपादीत पुस्तकां EDITED BOOKS : 1.

Name of the : कोंकणी book & Konkani language (Konkani) Contribution : कार्यकारी संपादक Executive Editor Type of the : Annual book Magazine Name of the : Konkani publisher Bhasha Mandal, Margao No. of pages : 139 pages Year of : 2001 Publication

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: घुमटगाज Ghumatgaj (Konkani) : कार्यकारी संपादक Executive Editor : Special Issue : 1ST All India Konkani Music Conference, Margao : 87 pages : 2002

: Vivek (Marathi) : अतिथी संपादक Guest Editor : Special Issue on Goa : Vivek Vyaspeeth, Mumbai : 142 pages : 2002

4 Name of the book & language : Contribution of Konkanis to Hortus Indicus Malabaricus (English) Contribution : Chief Editor Type of the book : Seminar Papers Name of the publisher : Goa Konkani Akademi No. of pages : 150 Year of Publication : 2014 अनुवादीत पुस्तकां TRANSLATED BOOKS : Name of the book & language 1. कमला

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(Original Marathi Play by Vijay Tendulkar) 2. मागगदर्शी व्यक्तिमत्ां (Translation of the book ‘Guiding Souls’ by Dr. Abdul Kalam) 3. कथा सरस्वती 4. नदी सरस्वती

language Goa issues in different Journals, news-papers, books…. Etc. in Konkani & Marathi. Translated several scientific & Technical scripts for Goa State Pollution Control Board, Mining companies, Power Project, Pharmaceuticals, consultancies... etc. Worked as a member of Panel of Experts for Goa Konkani Akademi, Commission of Scientific & Technical Terminology, New Delhi etc. for their translation projects.

Broadcasted / Telecasted various cultural / literary programmes, acted as anchor for various programme on A.I.R. Panaji & Doordarshan Panaji Kendra.

Awards: Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation’s (Manipal) “Best Konkani Book” Award – 2007 for the Book “Matoli” (EthnoBotany) (Rupees twenty five thousand in cash and citation) : H.H.Parwadeshwar Muth, Karnataka’s Sahitya Puraskar 2010 : CHANAKYA Award by Weekly Chanakya, New Delhi, 2019

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: Best Teacher Award by Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Margao, 2019 POSITIONS HELD 1. Vice – President (Elected) Goa Konkani Akademi (2003 – 2005) and 2012-2015, Panaji – Goa. 2. Member of Academic Council, Goa University.2002 3. N.S.S. Programme Cocoordinator, Goa University (2004-2007), Talegao 4. Member, Official Language Advisory Committee, Govt. of Goa (2003-2005) 5. Member, Library Committee, Govt. of Goa (2001-2004) 6. Member, Forts Conservation Committee, Govt. of Goa (2002) 7. Secretary, Samraat School of Music & Dance, Ponda (2008) 8. Member, Review Panel, K. K. Birla Saraswati Sanman.

9. Member, Review Panel for Konkani, C.I.I.L, Mysore 10. Treasurer, National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE, India) 11. Language (Konkani) Expert,

12. Goa Public Service Commission, Panel for selection of candidates for GPSC 13. Posts.

14. Member, Zonal level selection committee, Bal Bhavan Awards, Bal Bhavan Goa. 15. EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF TRANSLATION Translated several technical scripts from the following fields so far: 1) Mining 2) Real Estate, Hotel & Other Industries 3) Chemistry & Pharmaceutical 4) Biology 5) Geology 6) Water Management 7) Administration Working as a translator (Project-basis) for the following Institutions for literary as well as scientific & technical translation projects: 1) Goa Konkani Akademi, Panaji – Goa. 2) Commission for Scientific & 3) Technical Terminology, 4) Govt. of India, New Delhi.

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Goa State Pollution Control Board, Govt. of Goa, Panaji – Goa. 6) Mining & Pharmaceutical Industries in Goa. 7) Empanelled as translator (English to Konkani & English to Marathi) by Directorate of Official Language, Govt. of Goa. 16. Present Positions:

i. Convener, Language Advisory Board, Konkani, Kendriya Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi ii. Member, RAC, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi iii. Member, GIA, Central Institute of Indian Languages, (CIIL) Mysore

Veez wishes Dr. Bhushan Bhave all the best in his future endeavors.

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Orthopaedic textbook written by Dr Edward Nazareth released Media Release

Bengaluru, May 7: 'Textbook of

Orthopaedics' as per latest CBME guidelines of National Medical Council written by Dr Edward L Nazareth, professor of Orthopaedics at Srinivas Medical College, Mukka Mangaluru, was released by Dr M K Ramesh, vice chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi Health University, Bengaluru at the Annual Conference of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association organized at St John's Medical College here on Friday May 6. Dr Fr Paul Parathazham, director of St. John's Medical Academy was the chief guest. Dr Chandrashekar, president of

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Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Dr Jacob Ipe, who was postgraduate Dr Mallikarjuna Swamy, head of the student of Dr Edward Nazareth, now a department of Orthopaedics, St consultant in Bengaluru has prepared John’s Medical Academy and other illustrations for the book. . eminent orthopaedic dignitaries were Dr Edward Nazareth has more than 15 on the dais. books published in Konkani and has The book contains latest information received several awards. on orthopaedic trauma and diseases He is a regular writer to meant for both MBBS and Daijiworld.com and earlier he has postgraduate students of managed a question answer column orthopaedics. The book is around 600 on health (Ask Doctor) for nearly 12 pages and is published by CBS years.

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Govt, MCC urged to name road from Kadri Park to Lalbagh after George Fernandes Daijiworld Media Mangaluru (DV)

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Mangaluru, May 6: Richard Moras, convener of Konkan Lekhak Sangh, Karnataka on Friday May 6 urged the state government and the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) to name the main road from Kadri Park to Lalbagh

after George Fernandes.

Addressing a press meet at the press club here, Richard Moras said, “We are thankful to the central government and the Prime Minister for conferring ‘Padma Vibhushan’ on him posthumously for his monolithic achievements as national leader.

There is a saying that great leaders are not rightly honoured in their native place. But let it not happen in the case of George Fernandes who was born in Bejai, Mangaluru and extended his scope of work to the

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whole of India.”

He also informed that a delegation will visit the MCC urging the city corporation to name the Kadri Park to Lalbagh road in the name of George Fernandes in the coming days.

Titus Noronha, Konkani poet and activist, Divakar K, former mayor of MCC, Ronald Gomes, former district governor, Lions Club International, and William Pais, author and columnist were present.

About George Fernandes George Fernandes was born on June 3, 1930 in Bejai, Mangaluru as the eldest son of six children of John Joseph Fernandes & Alice Martha Fernandes. He rose to prominence as a household name in India for his dedicated and committed service to downtrodden poor and weaker sections of society. Influenced by socialist ideology he moved to Mumbai and emerged as a trade union leader. His mission to organize unions for workers, and to address their problems and grievances as a leader and mentor is exemplary. He served as a member of Bombay Municipal Corporation from 1961 to 1968.

George was a hero for the poor masses, vehemently fought for their rights, leading protests, and shutdowns for which he was jailed many times. In 1974, he called the strike of 1.4 million railway workers and brought the service to a halt in whole of India which no other union leader has done. Social welfare of all was the criterion and he consistently fought for it with unwavering credibility.

From 1967 to 2004 he has won 9 Lok Sabha elections which depict his immense popularity as a national leader of repute. He despised corruption & nepotism, dynasty, dictatorial acts, and communalism of any kind. He fought against the draconian emergency reflecting

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dictatorship which has left indelible stains on the walls of the Indian parliament.

George Fernandes held prominent positions in the Union cabinet as Minister of communications, Industry, Railways & Defence and judiciously handled the responsibilities with integrity. As Industry minister in Prime Minister Morarji Desai cabinet, he forced Coca Cola and IBM out of India which is characteristic of his nationalism and patriotism.

He is the architect of Konkan Railway which is the second-largest railway network in Asia.

The grit, determination and visionary zeal in planning and executing the project is commendable. As defence minister he deftly handled the Kargil War. Pokhran II Nuclear test during his tenure as Defence Minister is yet another feather in his cap of credentials.

He often used to visit defence forces and used to spend time with them listening to their necessities & grievances. He paid a record 32 visits to the world’s highest battlefield at Siachen glacier. He also directed bureaucrats to visit desert posts when

the temperature is very high & freezing cold in winter to understand the genuine problems which soldiers face. George provided the soldiers with snow scooters for the first time when he was the defence minister.

George was a powerful orator who could convert the parliament into pindrop silence with his prolific speeches on various subjects.

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Shor in Mumbai: respite from loudspeakers in religious places (Philip Mudartha) The political slugfest in Maharashtra:

The rivalry between the Thackeray cousins has resulted in an unintended result of the removal of loudspeakers from mosques and temples in Mumbai without discrimination. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray had threatened to play Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques at double the volume of Azaan if his cousin and Chief Minister Uddav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena does not order the removal of loudspeakers from

mosques by Wednesday, 4th May 2022, a day after the Eid festival.

The loud speakers on Mosque Minarets:

Stepping up his attack on the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, Raj Thackeray tweeted an old video of late Sena founder Bal Thackeray in which the latter was seen saying the day his party comes to power, praying of namaz on roads will be stopped and loudspeakers from mosques will be removed.

A majority of the mosques put the loudspeakers off on 4th May onwards during the Azaan calls.

However, Raj Thackeray insisted that the campaign against the loudspeakers would continue. He pointed out that as per the Supreme Court guidelines use of loudspeakers is prohibited between 10 pm to 6 am.

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“In Mumbai, there are 1,140 mosques of which 135 did not heed our ultimatum and broadcast Azaan over the loudspeakers on Wednesday morning.”

Raj Thackeray claimed. However, Shiv Sena spokesperson asserted that only those mosques with official permission were using the loudspeakers in compliance with the laws.

“Maharashtra has a Thackeray government. Even if the state has a Maha Vikas Aghadi government, it is helmed by Uddav Thackeray. He is the Sena chief, son of Hinduhriday Samrat Bal Thackeray. So, he doesn't have to take advice on praying on roads during namaz and illegal loudspeakers on masjids.”

Shiv Sena editorialized.

The authorized and unauthorized temples: On the other hand, loudspeakers at mosques are not the only source of noise pollution in the city. Out of 2,400 authorized temples in Mumbai, only 24 have permission to use loudspeakers on their premises, as per Mumbai police records. Then

there are thousands of “unauthorized” temples at street corners and under “Peepal Trees” along city lanes.

In addition to noise pollution, these street corner temples cause massive traffic jams when devotees gather in large numbers to pray at these unauthorized temples during local festivals. Right-wing politicians demanding ban on offering namaz on roads are silent on these “makeshift street temples”.

"Law is equal for all and we have asked religious places to obtain permission to play loudspeakers," the Mumbai Police Commissioner said, “permission to use loudspeakers will be given in accordance with Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules-2000 and relevant Supreme Court Orders”.

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Supreme Court judgment of 2005: The Supreme Court had banned the use of loudspeakers and music systems in public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (except in cases of public emergencies) in July 2005, citing the serious effects of noise pollution on the health of those who live in such areas.

The apex court noted that states shall make provision for seizure and confiscation of loudspeakers, amplifiers and such other equipment as are found to be creating noise beyond the permissible limits.

Various High Courts have also issued orders prohibiting the use of loudspeakers and disturb social peace.

In July 2014, the Bombay High Court directed the police to remove loudspeakers from those mosques in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai that have not obtained required permissions for them from the authorities. Again, in August 2016, the Bombay High Court ruled that

the use of loudspeakers was not a fundamental right. It said that no religion or sect could claim that the right to use a loudspeaker or public address system was a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 25 of the Indian Constitution.

In January 2021, the Karnataka High Court directed the state government to direct the police and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to take action as per the Supreme Court’s directions and noise pollution rules, against the illegal use of loudspeakers at religious places. It went a step further and sought to the use of loudspeakers by political parties, public celebrations of religious festivals, weddings and other parties and also noise from horns in residential areas.

Is a national policy needed?

Due to the increasing political noise over the use of loudspeakers at religious institutions, especially against loudspeakers used at mosques, Shiv Sena demanded that the Union government come out

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with a national policy on the use of loudspeakers, and implement it in BJP-ruled states first.

In Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, public Ganesh Chaturthi celebration pandals are a common sight.

Bollywood songs are blared nonstop in these pandals, besides aarti at designated hours during day and night hours. The noise pollution due to crackers during Deepavali is another major irritant.

In the past two years, these Hindu festivals were not publicly celebrated thanks to the COVID protocols. The public were spared the annual ordeals. It is hoped that sooner or later the police and pollution control boards crack the whip and implement existing laws.

Sound is measured by decibels. The decibel (abbreviated dB) is a unit used to measure the intensity of a

sound. On the decibel scale, silence is 0 dB. A sound 10 times more powerful is 10 dB. A sound 100 times more powerful is 20 dB. A sound 1,000 times more powerful is 30 dB and so on. A scale such as this is known as a logarithmic scale.

A normal conversation is 60 - 70 db.

So, 68 dB is a normal conversation level. A safe or acceptable noise level for constant exposure is 68 dB or below. Hearing damage can occur when exposed to a constant background noise of 80 - 90 dB. City traffic is typically 85 dB. Sound levels above 125 dB will cause pain in the ear and one must wear hearing protection to prevent hearing loss. It is advisable to use sound mufflers whenever sound exceeds 80dB. A jet engine at 100 feet is 140 dB. Hence, must wear protection while working in high sound environment such as airport tarmacs. Most

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advanced countries prohibit night landings and taking of flights from their airports. These airports do not permit operations between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. However, a third world city like Mumbai allows almost all international flights to land and take off during the night with scant regard to the affected residential neighborhoods.

pollution; theirs is only anti-Muslim rhetoric. **** The Mumbai police said among the 2,400-odd temples, only 24 have obtained permission to use loudspeakers, while 950 out of the 1,140 mosques have received approval from authorities to use the device. As per statistics available.

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Modern Popular Alternative Medical Care

HOMEOPATHY

-Compiled : Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

Homeopathy was conceived in the year 1796 by the German physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann (1755 1843). Homeopathy achieved its greatest popularity in the 19th century.

Throughout the 19th century, homeopathic institutions appeared in Europe and the United

States and were popular in India and in Mangalore too . Homeopathy rose to success, as there existed a subtle feeling that other forms of treatment could be harmful to the human body. During the 1970s, homeopathy made a significant break with sales of homeopathic products increasing by leaps and bounds. The trend corresponded with the rise of the New Age movement and may be in part due to chemophobia (fear of Chemicals) and irrational preference for "natural" products, and the concern homeopathic practitioners provided with friendly interaction.

Homeopathy is the longest established alternative medicine from Europe, founder Dr. Hahnemann rejected the mainstream medicine of the late 18th century as irrational, crude and harsh. He advocated the use of single drugs at low doses and

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promoted an immaterial, vitalistic view of how living organism’s function. The term homeopathy was coined by Hahnemann (a system of medical practice that treats a disease especially by the administration of minute doses of a remedy that would in larger amounts produce in healthy persons symptoms similar to those of the disease) and first appeared in print in 1807. He also coined the expression "allopathic medicine", which was used to pejoratively refer to traditional Western medicine.

Homeopathy in India :

Homeopathy is a distinct medical specialty being practiced across the world and it is a recognized medical

system in India through the Homeopathy Central Council Act, 1973. The system has blended well into the ethos and traditions of the country that it has been recognized as one of the national systems of medicine.

Homeopathy was introduced in India in the early 19th century. It flourished in Bengal at first, and then spread all over India.

In the beginning, the system was extensively practiced by amateurs in the civil and military services and others. Mahendra Lal Sircar was the first Indian who became a homeopathic physician. A number of allopathic doctors started homeopathic practice following Sircar's lead.

The Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College, the first homeopathic medical college was established in 1881. This institution took on a major role in popularizing homeopathy in India.

In 1973, the Government of India recognized homeopathy as one of the national systems of medicine and set up the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH) to regulate its education and practice. Now, only

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qualified registered homeopaths can practice homeopathy in India.

At present, in India, homeopathy is the third most popular method of medical treatment after allopathy and Ayurveda. There are over 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors currently, with approximately 12,000 more being added every year.

Homeopathy is popular now in at least 65 countries and recognized as the 2nd largest medical system in the world by WHO - World Health Organization. Homeopathy as a science of medical treatment has a philosophy of its own and based on certain fundamental principles which are quite unique and different from those of other forms l of modern medical sciences.

Homeopathy is one of the most popular medical systems in India. It is one of the Medicine systems in the AYUSH - 'Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. The Homeopathic system of medicine is safe and based on the individual, it is based

on holistic, total and individualistic mode and the ethical and legal basics forms the cornerstone of homeopathic practice. The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to pay tribute to Homeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine. The day is observed on the occasion of the birth anniversary of German physician Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy - 2022 was the 267th birth anniversary of Dr Hahnemann.

Homeopathy & Mangalore : The historicity Mangalore connects frequently with the name Rev Fr Augustus Muller, an early German Jesuit, in the year 1878, with coJesuits from Venice he landed here to start education centres, he happened to be a visionary Homeopath.

Rev Fr Augustus

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Muller teaching in the newly started Aloysius College, dispensed Homeopathic medicines for a variety of ailments, sitting regularly under a huge banyan tree that can still be seen near the college on the famous 'Lighthouse" hill in the city center of Mangalore. The noble hearted Fr Muller had brought a chest of Homeopathic medicines from Catellan, a Homeopathic firm in Paris, (much of this historic paraphernalia can be seen in "Fr.Muller's Museum" at the now super [specialty hospital). With this he devoted himself to serve the sick people who were poverty ridden, neglected and uncared for. To accommodate the growing number of patients, he shifted to Kankanady under another banyan tree and continued his mission of healing and comforting the sick through Homoeopathy. Rev Fr Augustus Muller left to his heavenly abode in 1910 leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that his successors at Fr Muller's Institutions nurtured while constantly upgrading facilities upholding the motto ‘Heal and

comfort’. Today one can find many Homeopathic facilities and well qualified medical practitioners in Mangalore and many cities of the area. Yet, Fr, Muller's has surfaced as the leader of the pack, with an integrated Medical College, production facilities of a high caliber and a Hospital to match.

Fr Muller Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital is well located at Deralakatte, a short distance away in Mangalore, providing health service to the suffering humanity and imparting professional education to the budding Homeopaths. Out Patient Department at Fr Muller Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital at Deralakatte is open morning 9:00a.m. To 12:45 p.m and

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in the afternoon from 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Total treatment available for post COVID ailments, a variety of Skin complaints such as psoriasis , irritant contact dermatitis, Allergy and other respiratory disorders ,Migraine and other headaches ,Leg and foot ulcers , varicose veins ,Kidney stones ,Thyroid related complaints ,Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, spondylosis, IVDP Constipation, Piles and fissures, gastric ulcer and other related digestive disorders, Paralysis and other neurological conditions ,Depression, fear, anxiety & sleeplessness ,Menstrual irregularities , PCOS , infertility ,Diseases related to children such as tonsillitis ,adenoid , worm complaints , ADHD by well experienced doctors. There is also an inpatient department where 24 hours service is available. General ward, Semi private and private ward facility is available. General ward Registration and admission charges, professional charges, bed, food and nursing service charges are free of charge. Screening unit, casualty

services and day care facility is available with a modernized autoclave and laundry with a Hygienic canteen. The hospital also provides health card benefits for the public which include general health check up, comprehensive health check up, women health check up and child health check up. The doctors are also available for online consultation globally.

The hospital also has a Physiotherapy unit, X Ray unit, ECG facility and clinical laboratory. The hospital also has a well equipped naturopathy and yoga unit with experienced faculty having yoga sessions, massage therapy and other treatment procedures. The hospital has 'Speciality Clinics' which include Diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis, vitiligo , Kidney stone, Headache and Migraine, Allergy and Asthma for adults and children, Infertility, Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory joint disorders, Thyroid disorders, Psoriasis, warts and corns, gastrointestinal disorders and Back pain and others. Fr. Muller

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Homoeopathic Medical College has recently opened a state-of-the-art Palliative care centre to cater to the needs of the terminally ill patients. It aims to offer holistic palliative therapy to the patients with incurable life limiting conditions and to provide relief from distressing pain through Homeopathy, yoga, Naturopathy and modern medicine.

A Pioneer Homeopath of Mangalore

It is a difficult matter to recall many great Homeopaths of Mangalore from decades. But, the pioneer of Fr.Muller's is one who always looms large and served the sick will into retirement, till 2020, age prompted him to take a break with his daughter in Mumbai. Many, specially of older folk will recall him

and admire and appreciate him Dr.V T (Valerian Thomas) D'Souza , 1932-2021; folk visiting Mangalore for homeopathy treatment always recall a well known name, He Dr. V T. from 1959 to 1992 was chief homeo physician at Fr.Muller's Homeopathy Hospital; until 2019, Dr VT treated patients from all over at his clinic near Bendoorwell - he is legendary. One who loved this city and the people for long, had gone to Mumbai along with his wife Irene, to spend some time with his daughter in Navi Mumbai. Age and related factors in the midst of Corona did not spare him in the metro, it has played havoc with many at this time. He was 89 years, but quite fit, his mind was agile.

Sadly on the morning of June 15, 2021 he suddenly collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away peacefully. He leaves behind his beloved wife Irene D'Souza (exSyndicate Bank), and two daughters Dr.Prema Saldanha/Dr.Julian Saldanha, Shantha Martin/Dr.Alexander Martin, granddaughter Tanya Martin; and a

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host of relatives, friends and well wishers all over the world and many doctors.

Brief Life : Valerian Thomas (VT) D'Souza, was born in the heart of Mangalore in October 1932. His education at St Aloysius High School and College is always recalled enthusiastically; In 1953, in the BA degree (Maths & English) Madras University, he came off with flying colours. His prowess in speaking and writing was superb, the Rector of St Aloysius College Fr E J Jacques. SJ (1949-55) , a person who would not accept a no, made young VT a lecturer in the English

faculty. In 1955. Destiny took him to the famed Calcutta Medical College & Hospital. He heartily used to say, in reality, went into Homeopathy to escape being a college professor.

In Calcutta he diligently applied himself to the study of Homeopathy, his week-ends, holidays and any spare time was spent as a 'medico volunteer' with St.Mother Teresa of Kolkata in her famous humanitarian works, this gave him added exposure and skill in a systematic manner.

May 1964, he married Irene Lobo from a well known family of Mangalore, Irene, an officer of the Syndicate Bank and a graduate from St Agnes College. They have two daughters. Dr V T D'Souza is deeply missed. In 1980, Dr.VT welcomed Mother Teresa at Fr Muller's, VT was surprised that she had never forgotten him and their cordial talk was noted by many. Mother Teresa presided over the Valedictory function at Fr. Muller’s Hospital on December 28, 1980. This great function of 3 hour’s duration where

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an estimated crowd of 5,000 was present was compered by none other than Dr.VT. The next day when he met the saint Mother Teresa in the Hospital wards, she remembered him working in her Calcutta care hospital, as a student , the inspiration and warmth between these two great old friends is always a matter of awe.

Dr V T D’Souza in February 2006 was accorded the 'Rachana' Award for Professional excellence. The citation in part : "Relentless crusade for the Cause of Homeopathy over half a Century, unique committed service in the Clinic of Mother Teresa even during studies at Calcutta.

Leadership in South Kanara Homeo Medical Association as it’s President from 1959 to 1985.

Rare professional excellence and valuable papers presented. The

public benefits contributed through Rotary, Public speaking and Radio, Feature writing and as a toastmaster and more……enhancing wellness of humans with knowledge of 8 languages.

Commended for years of splendid service and guiding personality".

Viewing Homeopaths of today : There are today very accessible doctors around us in most places qualified and dedicated, committed Homeopaths from whom we may seek medicines and treatment help for our common day to day or chronic illness, comfortably, easily

and effectively. Let us glance at the credits of one Homeopathic MD

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Doctor who has been in practice for at least ten years now and has gained the trust and confidence of many people and who empathizes with sick and suffering treating them with care and concern. She is, one of many Homeopaths from whom good services, healing and relief can be expected and so you too can avail such popular medical service right in the area you live and also make sure to pass on information to the sick and your needy contacts :

Holistically service oriented, professional homeopath Dr. Sr. Saritha D'Cunha BHMS MD may not be in the headlines, but like many committed medical doctors, her services, spirit and concern to mitigate human sufferings are significantly popular and trusted at all times. A decade ago in 2012, after earning an MD, she launched 'Sampoorna Homoeopathy Clinic' beside Rosario church, Hoige Bazar Road, which she runs in a compact, competent modern manner to benefit a wide cross section of sick persons from far and near. People flock to her, she extends the best medical care, concern and attention.

Homeopathy is a very popular system of medicine the world over as we have seen above, the history of Mangaluru is epic. People have now taken to Homeopathy largely and the Government too is encouraging the needed facilities.

Dr.Sr Saritha, hailing from Kotekar Beeri, after completing schooling at St Sebastian High School Permannur, Thokkottu; joined

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Ursuline Franciscan Nuns in 1994, the oldest indigenous nunnery in Mangalore; PUC studies done at Milagres Kallianpur; she plunged into Homeopathy medicine and obtained a BHMS, degree at Fr Mullers Kankanady; she practiced homeopathy at Sirsi for one year.

Earning an MD in homeo 'Materia Medica' at Fr Muller's Derlakatte in 2012, she set up "Sampoorna" in the city here. She is well known for her specialized treatment of asthma, Migraine headache, Hypothyroidism, piles and fissures, gangrene, gastritis, allergies and many other ailments through Homeopathy medicines. She has gained renown by word of mouth and is known for commitment, dedication and skill in her medical calling, supported by faith. She says, "Homeopathy is a holistic (Sampoorna) system of medicine not easily understood. My aim is many more people, without discrimination, must benefit from homeopathy, which cures deeply a wide range of diseases without any side effects". Yes, indeed worth its

weight in gold and many wellversed Homeopathy medical practitioners like Dr. Sarita D'Cunha, who offer medicine and care are an asset in times of pain and illness. A knowledgeable person suggests that the following Homeopathic practitioners around the city could prove of good benefit for consultation - Dr Tiwari - Bejai, Dr Prasanna -Mangalore, Dr PrasaadNelyadi, Dr Praveen Raj -Kankanady, Dr Guruprasad -Mangalore, Dr Sunny Mattew -Milagres, Dr Avinash -BCRoad, Dr Srinath Rao Milagres, Dr Mable - Thokkottu, Dr Praveen Kumar - Bendoor and so on. So, do search for one in your vicinity and get relief from ill health

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and enjoy wellness for a satisfied happy life.

-Compiled : Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

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Review of a pathbreaking book seriously, it challenges the reader to get out of one’s complacency, comfort zone! It is a must-read and a ‘must-act-upon-now’ book!

-*Fr Cedric Prakash SJ There are books and books: some are meant to decorate bookshelves, others are read and forgotten; then there are still others, when internalised are inspirational, motivating the reader to action. ‘If Not Now, When? Disquieting Feminist Questions clearly belongs to the last category. Edited by Astrid Lobo Gajiwala, Kochurani Abraham and Prashant Olalekar SJ the anthology raises serious questions, it discomforts, it makes demands.

The title says it all: disquieting feminist questions!

If taken

The book is divided into three sections, all inter-related :1. Voices from the Margins 2. The Personal is Political and 3. Patriarchy, Power and the Catholic Church. Twentyfive essays, interviews and insightful articles fill the almost threehundred pages tome.

The contributors belong to the entire spectrum of society: different voices but one in heart, soul and mind! In fact, all the articles merit independent reviews. The style throughout is racy, without being superficial, raising pertinent questions and simultaneously providing possible answers, the contents are provocative yet dynamically positive.

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meant to do so- it is meant to ‘disquiet’ and it does so with brutal questions enveloped in sensitivity and finesse! Given the way clericalism and patriarchy are steeped in church and country, there will certainly some (or many?) who will not take kindly to the book.

This is perhaps on expected lines! It will only go to prove the points made by the authors!

and the free sharing of the earth’s resources.”

In her ‘Editorial’, Astrid Lobo Gajiwala gives the DNA of the book,

encourage all consecrated women to discern and choose what is best for their mission in the face of the world’s challenges that we’re experiencing…I invite them to fight when, in some cases, they are treated unfairly, even within the Church; when they serve so much that they are reduced to servitude —at times, by men of the Church”.

“this collection of essays is a chorus of feminist voices who speak truth to power, reclaim suppressed spiritualties, and dare to dream and to dissent. It brings to the centre, voices from the margins, in the form of conversations (some translated from other languages) and stories of unlettered and unknown women who have paid a heavy price for refusing to be “silent spectators”. It celebrates peoples’ movements that rise against targeted attacks on the constitutional rights of the people of India; global campaigns that fight for the rights of women in the Church; and the advocacy for earth democracy that goes beyond the concerns of humans to justice for nature, protection of livelihoods,

February 2022 was a special month dedicated to religious sisters and other consecrated women in the Catholic Church. Pope Francis in a style which has come to characterise him told religious sisters in a video message to fight back when they are treated unfairly or “reduced to servitude” by men of the Church. “I

In several ways this book addresses the Pope’s challenge!

In October 2021, when Prime Minister Modi visited Pope Francis, the Holy Father presented the PM, with a bronze plaque with the incisive words of Prophet Isaiah (32:15) inscribed on it and a powerful symbol engraved. No sentence from Prophet Isaiah however, is a stand-alone; the book

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focuses on injustices, corruption and wicked rulers. Symbolically enough in 32:9ff the Prophet says “Rise up women who are complacent, hear my voice.” The anthology of women’s voices ‘If Not Now, when?’ is in fact prophetic like Isaiah-an indictment of patriarchy both in Church and Country; a direction for women to no longer succumb to ‘tokenism’ which men hand-down so condescendingly; but for women to take their rightful and non- negotiable place in Church and Society. Given the UAPS of the Jesuits and the Synodal process begun in the Church, the anthology is a must read and a must-act-upon immediately.

The book was first released on 26 April 2022, at a programme held at ‘Bagaicha’ in Ranchi where Jesuit Fr Stan Swamy lived. The programme was organised to celebrate Stan’s 85th birth anniversary.

Appropriately, “This book is

dedicated to Stan Swamy SJ and all defenders of justice, freedom, equality, inclusion and diversity, especially the Bhima Koregaon activists who have taken a stand for justice without counting the cost.”.

It also contains some excellent pictures and a range of powerful quotes from Romila Thapar (“We

have to recognise the inevitability of dissent in the events that shaped our history and that are now shaping the present.”) to Arundhati Roy (“The only thing worth globalizing is dissent.”)

Fr. Jerome Stanislaus D’ Souza SJ, the President of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) in the ‘Foreword’ to the book writes, “I

am confident that this book will reach many hands and touch many hearts for a radical conversion and redemptive action in all, especially in those people of good will, who are committed to a life of equality, solidarity and justice. “

Given the grim reality both in the country and in the Church today - ‘If Not Now, When? Disquieting Feminist Questions’ is timely and much-needed! A direct call to listen to those voices who have the courage to ask uncomfortable questions and to do something about them! Will it ensure radical change? Perhaps that is a tall order for now! The book however, is pregnant with hope, it is path-

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breaking; a step forward since it pushes one to say “it is not ‘when?’ it is now!” It is a demand to live and celebrate the feminine face of God in our world today! The only question one ultimately needs to respond to, is whether one has the prophetic courage to say an unequivocal ‘yes’ to the questions raised!

Olalekar SJ ISBN: 978-81-89762-86-5 Price: 300/- pp 300(approx.)

Published by Indian Social Institute 10 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 Phone No: (011) 49534000 Fax: 0091 (11) 24690660 Email: publication@isidelhi.org.in ======================= 2 May 2022

====================== If Not Now, When? Disquieting Feminist Questions Editors: Astrid Lobo Gajiwala,

Kochurani Abraham and Prashant

*(Fr Cedric Prakash SJ is a human rights, reconciliation and peace activist/writer.

Contact: cedricprakash@gmail.com)

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St Aloysius College holds Aloysian Fest 2022

The inauguration of The Aloysian Fest 2022 was held on 6th of May 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Mother Theresa Peace Park.

Mr. Jyothish Shetty, a proud alumnus and renowned cine actor was the Chief Guest.

After inaugurating the fest, Mr Shetty reminisced his college days at St

Aloysius College. He said that St Aloysius College has been very supportive for education as well as extra-curricular activities. He further said that he achieved success in the film industry because of the support for cultural activities he received from this College. He suggested

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that the students should aim to

achieve big goal in life.

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Principal, Rev. Fr Praveen Martis, SJ,

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other

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grab

all

the

opportunities they receive in the

college and contribute to the society with a positive attitude, he added.

Rector of the Aloysius Institutions, Rev. Fr Melvin Pinto, SJ, in his presidential remarks, spoke about the achievement of Jyotish Shetty, old student of the college, who is a great role model for all the students.

St Aloysius College provides lot of opportunities for students to nurture their hidden talents and requested to make use of it.

Aloysian Fest 2022, Co-ordinator Dr. Hemachandra welcomed the gathering. Swaroop Shetty and

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Sweety Menezes compered the Student Council Director, Anoop programme.

Student Council Vegas, and Student Council Cultural President Vijay Ashwin Cardoza Secretary Leona Allison D'Souza delivered the vote of thanks. Cowere present on the dais. convenor, Dr Manuel Tauro, Dean of After the inauguration, many Student Activity Cell, Dr Ishwara cultural events were held by the Bhat, Registrar Dr Alwyn D’Sa, students. The science fair at this Finance Officer Rev. Fr Vincent festival attracted everyone.

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WE ARE NOT MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN OR A Pakistani Mangalorean's Lament We are not midnight's children,

The Muezzin calls,

We are not Sarasvati's children

But we go not to the prayer.

We are Mangalore's children

We are the Church's children

Born in the land of the pure

Washed and dried out

Pak Sar Zameen

In the Pakistani sun.

Where is the Mangalore

Our brains thirsting

That you speak of

For Jesuit instruction.

Pray tell

Our feet washed,

Your Paki Mangalorean boy.

Our brains scrubbed.

A broken branch

Dare we call it

transplanted in

Brainwashing

a far away land

No Nikah

The stories we heard

No Hijab

kept us alive

Holy communion

made us fly

Holy matrimony

Like a bird

Short skirts

in our mind

Bare legs

We heard not the bell

The Muslim man

Of the Bijey church

Wonders

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No Catholic club

Peace be upon HIM

Karachi gymkhana

and the peace

We get our grub

of the Lord Jesus Christ

Richard Crasta

Be with you

Write us a Karachi Sutra

Amen!

Urdu vortex sutra We have no Falnir But Malir We have no Kankanadi but port of Karachi Karachi boys are quite naughty * Would call it Konka - Annadi* No Jana Gana Being Pak Our only Guna No Border crossing No Mexican jumpin No Wagah border

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Mangaluru: Perpetual profession of Bethany Sisters held at Vamanjoor church

Joseph the Worker Church Vamanjoor. It was held with the Eucharistic celebration.

Media Release

Mangaluru, May 3: The congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, celebrated the perpetual profession of 21 sisters on May 2 at St

After an intense preparation of one year 21 sisters offered themselves to the Lord belonging to 16 dioceses and 9 states of India. Dr Peter Paul

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Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore officiated the Eucharist along with 21 priests. In his homily, he highlighted the aspect of consecration and

dedication to the service of the Lord through humanity.

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sisters thanked superior general, sisters, parents and relatives at the end of the felicitation programme in different languages. The fellowship meal was served on the occasion.

Indeed, it was a joyful occasion to witness the commitment of the sisters in the service of the church and humanity through Bethany.

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Udupi: Ruby Jubilee of Fr Francis Cornelia celebrated with grandeur in Thottam Pics: Madhav Pai ceremony. Sr Anna Maria BS expressed her sentiments of gratitude after the Eucharistic celebration. It was followed by felicitation programme in the church hall. The perpetually sisters were greeted in the presence of their parents and relatives. Superior general thanked their parents for their gift to Bethany.

These sisters are belonging to different provinces. superior of Mangalore province welcomed the gathering. Sr Jasmine Wilma BS compered the felicitation programme.

Few of the perpetually professed

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Sacerdotal Ruby Jubilee of Fr Francis Cornelio, Parish Priest St Anne's Church Thottam was celebrated with grandeur by the Parish pastoral committee and Parishioners on Sunday, May 1, 2022, here in Thottam.

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Fr Francis Cornelio offered Thanksgiving Eucharistic mass along with his fellow priests from Udupi and Mangaluru diocese. In his homily Fr Harold Periera said, "We should be followers of Jesus, we need to be witness of Jesus through our deeds. Fr

Stan Swamy lived in this way. He did not die, he was killed. He fought for Jal-Jangal-Jameen of tribal community. Fr Francis Cornelio is celebrating his ruby jubilee. Let us all join together and pray to almighty to

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Mangaluru diocese celebrating their Ruby Jubilee of priestly ordination were also felicitated by Fr Francis Cornelio on the occasion.

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Fr Francis Cornelio, Parish Priest Thottam was given a grand felicitation by the parishioners, Ward gurkars, Udupi diocese, Prison Ministry of India, SAKATH Dubai and other associations.

A presentation was presented by Leslie Aroza which unfolded the life events of Fr Francis Cornelio along with his achievements and works undertook by him during his earlier assignments in parishes such as Udupi, Permannur, Naravai, Tallur, Attur, Byndoor, Kalathur and currently in Thottam.

over the felicitation programme.

Fr Victor D'Souza, Parish priest Kemmannu on the occasion said, "I am happy that a treasure of Kemmannu parish is shining in the diocese through his service. Fr Francis Cornelio was a very helpful person from his days in seminary also. He is a talented musician. He wrote first hymn when he was in his second year of studies in seminary. From there after he has written, composed many hymns and we are singing these hymns during

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the Eucharistic celebration for a long while now."

Ronald Nazareth Byndoor, in his congratulating note on the occasion said, "Fr Francis Cornelio served in/Byndoor parish for seven years.

He gave importance for the spiritual development. With the help of Byndoor Catholic Association Dubai and other parishioners he initiated a education fund of Rs 25 lakhs. He was instrumental in giving training for the choir group. Fr Francis Cornelio arranged for the CODP funds for the poor students education and also water harvesting project was also implemented. Fr Francis Cornelio is regarded as 'Amcho Padrayab' by Byndurites."

Fr Santhosh Rodrigues, director Shanthi Kiran Bajjodi Mangaluru, shared about the days he spent with Fr Francis Cornelio as deacon in Naravi church and as assistant parish priest in Attur church. Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector Milagres Cathedral also graced the occasion.

On receiving the felicitation Fr Francis Cornelio said, "This programme is inspiring me to praise Lord till my end.

I am a simple human being, Lord

chose me to serve and He has stood me in my life journey. Its a reason to celebrate to thank God. I remember my father and mother and my sister on this occasion. My family is the where I learnt the spiritual things. The ten years training in seminary also shaped me. I thank all my parishioners for supporting me during my tenure herein Thottam. What I have done is to Lord Almighty."

In his presidential address Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop diocese of Udupi said, "I congratulate Fr Francis Cornelio on this occasion. He has led his 40 years of priesthood life faithfully. He is a very humble and down to earth person. He always obeyed the elders. Fr Francis Cornelio always helped those in need. He was the only priest I saw in my 22 years of service as Bishop who asked for a leave for spending time in prayers. He took care of spiritual needs of people very keenly."

Leslie Aroza, director family commission was felicitated for his selfless service to the parish. A wishing song composed by renowned Konkani musician Melwin Peris dedicated to Fr Francis Cornelio was

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sung

by

choir

members.

Feranndes, convener 20 commissions proposed the vote of thanks.

Sunil Fernandes, Vice president parish pastoral committee welcomed the Sr Precilla, Superior St Ann Convent, gathering.

Cypriyan Rodrigues, parishioners well wishers were secretary, Parish pastoral committee present on the occasion. read out the felicitation note. Shanthi --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

St Ann’s College of Education Celebrates Graduation Day

Mangaluru 05 May 2022: “When it comes to learning, there are no boundaries and restrictions literally, all you have to do is to start it where you are” – Auliq-Ice.

College Graduation Day – recognises the outstanding efforts of the M.Ed and B.Ed. teacher trainees as they fly out of the portals of this institution as full-fledged teachers.

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The Programme began invoking God’s blessings. Sr Zeena Periera A.C, Vice -Principal welcomed the Chief

Guest othe function, Dr Manjunatha Pattabi, (FRSC London) ,Professor and Chairman, Material Science

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Department, Dean, faculty of Science and Technology, Mangalore University. Sr. Marie Lucy A.C, Joint

Secretary of St Ann’s Institutions and Superior, St Ann’s Convent, Mangalore, President of the

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programme, and Principal, Dr Sr Dorothy D’souza A.C.

The annual college report 2021-2022 was presented by Dr. Sr Dorothy

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D’Souza A.C. Principal, Sr. Zeena Pereira A.C, Vice- Principal and Dr. Rose Pinto, Assistant Professor. The cultural programme sequenced a group song, and semi classical dance with extensive movements and grace.

The chief guest addressed the gathering with his thought-provoking message that, getting into profession by choice is important and signifying the importance of education as a profession and imparting it to the youth should be focused on character building while mentioning the importance of teaching profession, he said that teachers are those who mold the society and must love students as their own.

The rank holders and deserving students of founded prizes of B.Ed and M.Ed batches (,2018-19, 201920,2020-21) were felicitated with gold medals by the Chief guest and the president of the programme. Ms. Deyan Crasta, II B.Ed. compered the Event and Ms. Rashmi, II B.Ed. proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Laveena Reshma D’Sa, Assistant Professor was the Convener of the Programme.

The graduation ceremony was witnessed by an audience of two hundred which included graduating students, Parents, teaching and nonteaching faculty, sisters in the Campus, Alumnae, and students.

MCC Qatar announces 'Global Baila Dance' contest for Mangalureans Media release Doha, May 2: Amidst the numerous associations founded and run by Mangalureans all around the world, one such association which has not only become identity of Mangalureans but has also played its role in preserving, promoting and enhancing the culture, language and traditions of Mangaloreans in the State of Qatar, the jewel of the Arab world is the Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC).

As MCC is completing 30 fruitful and successful years of its existence, it would not be an exaggeration to state that MCC has been Mangalureans’ identity in Qatar. It is in and through MCC that Mangalurean expats in Qatar have discovered their own identity, spotted their talents,

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exhibited them for the good of the community. MCC is a perfect ‘home away from home’ wherein everyone is duly reached out, taken care and made feel at home.

The inauguration of this milestone year celebrations started with MCC Global Konkani Comedy Challenge hosted on a virtual platform this year from February 2022. Many teams from all over the world participated in this competition which was telecasted on every Sunday at 5.30 pm Qatar time on MCC Qatar YouTube channel till April 2022.

In the series of events planned for this milestone year celebrations, MCC now organizes another exciting and challenging first ever “Global Baila

Dance” competition for all dance lovers spread around the globe. MCC as always takes a leap ahead in planning and entertaining the global audience and this is the evidence of organizing global events after “Soad 3 International” singing reality show, “Gulf Baila Naach” contest organized for GCC countries, “MCC Global Comedy Challenge” online contest in the pandemic period.

“Global Baila Dance” is a Baila dance video challenge contest organized in association with premier organization “Mandd Sobhann”. This contest is open to all who are 15 years of age and above without any religion or region or language bar but perform only on Konkani songs. This contest will be a Mixed Duet contest for both males and females in a duet performance. It will be telecasted on Daijiworld TV, 24x7 channel and webcast on MCC Qatar’s YouTube channel and on Facebook page.

The contest will be held in three phases: 1. In the first round, out of the total entries received, 24 videos will be selected for broadcast and telecast.

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Out of these, 12 couples will be promoted to the semi-final round.

2. Semi-final Round – The 12 selected couples will have to video record a dance to a new song and send. Of these, 6 couples will be promoted to the final round.

3. These 6 couples will have to record again a dance to another song and send their entry for the final phase.

Out of these 6 couples, the best will be declared the winner and will receive the title – ‘Global Baila King’ and ‘Global Baila Queen’. They will receive a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.

The first runners-up will receive a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.

The second runners-up will receive a cash prize of Rs. 25,000.

As this is a video contest, the contestants, in their own interest, must ensure good quality video recording (at their own expense). Only the finally edited version maybe sent.

The song/songs selected for the video challenge must be in Konkani (of any dialect), and songs of any other language will not be permitted.

The duration of the video should be a minimum of 3 minutes 30 seconds and not exceeding 5 minutes.

One may select a single song or a mix of two songs. However, the following must be strictly adhered to: 1. Obtaining the permission of the composer, to video-record the song, is the responsibility of the contestants.

2. Care must be taken to wear the correct, traditional costumes and also relevant ornaments. If you have any doubts regarding the same, kindly clarify the same with Mandd Sobhann’s Dance Director – Rahul Pinto (85533 57578). Any video without the correct costumes and ornaments will not receive serious consideration.

3. Dancers must make an earnest effort to learn and dance the correct steps and moves of Baila and absolutely avoid mixing filmy, tapori, western or any other moves into the dancing. All in all, the Video – through the costumes, the ornaments and through the moves and steps -should truly reflect and project Konkani’s traditional dance-form.

The Awards Ceremony will be conducted in the month of January 2023.

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Registration form link is available registration to through the below link and on MCC mccbailachallenge@gmail.com email Qatar YouTube Channel or WhatsApp (+971 85533 57578). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k Only after getting an approval from 8nHaI3VtoGaE0rh-r9yfR_EejR_us (via email/WhatsApp), one may idlM1fk1lh07P4/edit?usp=sharing proceed with dance practice. This is Registration Details: done only to avoid the same song 1. Registration google form can be being recorded by more than one and filled through the below link and is to ensure whether it’s technically in also available on order. It is first-come-first-served for MCC Qatar YouTube Channel and the song selection.

Hence, Daijiworld. registration must be at the earliest to 2. The last date to ‘register’ is May 31, get a song of one’s choice.

2022.

5. For any clarification on the 3. The last date to ‘Submit the video’ registration/song selection, contact is June 30, 2022. The videos should be Mandd Sobhann’s Dance Director – submitted in the MP4 format only, Rahul Pinto (+971 85533 57578). or along with the prescribed application. MCC Cultural Secretary Amith 4. Before you begin practicing, please Mathias +974 30942022). send us the song along with your --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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St. Joseph-a man of silence and strength.

In his apostolic letter, Entitled Patris corde (“With a Father's Heart”) Pope Francis addresses St. Joseph as a “beloved father, a loving father, an accepting father; a father who is courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.”

Pope Pius XII established May 1 as feast day in 1955 to honor St.

Joseph ,the worker and celebrate the Catholic Church’s commitment to the dignity of labor.

St. Joseph cared for Mary, his wife, and Jesus, his son, through his work as a carpenter. His example reminds all of us to participate in God’s continuing creation each and every day through our own labor.

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St Joseph's personality i.e, Silence, Humility and Obedience, which should be imbibed by all of us in order to live peacefully in our family, society and world at large.

Fr Maxim D'Souza, the parish priest started preparations for the feast day, a week in advance with the Eucharistic procession "Kompricho Aithar”. On May 1 ,the day dawned with the parishioners working hand in hand to prepare food for the feast. It was a joyous sight to see the old and the young beaming with excitement while cooking .

At 6 pm all roads led to St Joseph Church, Jeppu with the faithful flocking for the Eucharistic celebration which commenced with the blessing of the statue of 'Sleeping Joseph'.

The main celebrant of the mass , Fr Andrew Leo D'Souza along with con-celebrants led the congregation into soul stirring Eucharistic celebration. In his homily he stressed on the three aspects of

The mass concluded with Fr Maxim D'Souza words of gratitude towards benefactors, donors and a final blessing. Dr Mrs Madonna Joseph was honoured for installing the statue of 'Sleeping Joseph'.

Fr William Barrocas, a priest from the Jeppu parish and a pillar of strength for the people was honoured for his services.

Also ,Mr and Mrs Ligoury and Margaret Fernandes, a devout and generous couple was honoured for their years of service to the parish.

After the mass, Fr Maxim D'Souza along with Mr Alwyn Miranda, the vice president of the parish council, invited the faithful gathered ,for the feastal meal, which was prepared by the parishioners.

All had a sumptuous dinner and went home giving thanks to Almighty for all the blessings

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Undergraduate Students of Minor Seminary Celebrate

Gladsom Day Pompously

MANGALORE, MAY 02: Undergraduate Students of Gladsom home along with Bishop, Priests, Parents celebrated Gladsom

day pompously in the honor of St Juze Vaz their patron here on Monday, May 02, 2022, at Gladsom Home for students minor seminary.

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The celebration started with the

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Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha the

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cultural programms were organised

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The skit which was based on the

values from the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis was the center of attraction.

It also highlighted the importance of the Eucharist in the life of every Catholic. The Regent of the house Br Joel Monteiro presented the annual report for the year 2021-22.

"Come and See", a handbook for the Minor Seminary Formation in Mangalore Diocese was unveiled by Most Rev Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha along with other priests. "Ange", the vocation magazine was released by the new Rector Rev. Dr Praveen Leo Lasrado.

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Gladzine" an inhouse magzine of said. He also Congratulated the new Gladsom home was also unveiled Rector and wished all the best to the during the programme. outgoing Rector.

The Bishop presented the The programme was organised by mementos to all the donors of Rev Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes along Gladsom Home and addressed the with Regent's brother Joel gathering. "I was here as a Regent Monteiro. The Sisters of Jesus and like Br Joel. The donors of this house Mary convent, Diya Kiran convent, were living with us. They had a great Asha Niketan convent, Ursuline thirst for the Eucharist and that their Convent, and many priests of the house should be the house of Diocese were present. The program prayer and today it is fulfilled. " he concluded with Dinner.

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Students take up street cleaning drive

A two-day street cleaning drive was organised as part of Rural Immersion Programme by St Aloysius College (Autonomous),

AIMIT, Beeri campus in association with Kotekar Town Panchayat here on May 4 and 5.

In his inaugural address, Vikram,

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health inspector of Kotekar Town

Panchayat lauded the efforts of the College. “It is heartening to note that St Aloysius College has taken initiatives to inculcate among students aspects that go beyond academics. Such activities will give them greater awareness about environment consciousness,” he said.

Director of AIMIT, Dr (Fr) Melwyn Pinto SJ called upon students to be sensitive to environmental issues. “It is not the illiterate who dirty our surroundings. It is the educated and the well to do who own personal vehicles and they dump the garbage from their houses on roadsides and

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into the river. Education must bring in us concern for our environment,” he said.

Over 90 students spent nearly one and half hours on both days cleaning the streets from Beeri

junction till Deralakatte. Teachers accompanied the students in these efforts. Councillor of Kotekar ward no. 8 Ahmed Ishaq G.I, Dean, Dr Rajani Suresh were present.

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