English Weekly
Vol: 1 No: 20
May 19, 2022
Konkani World’s Famous Villain Jeevan Vas, Cordel
Konkani World’s Famous Villain Jeevan Vas, Cordel
Jeevan Vas BA, MSW
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S/O Late Alfred Vas and Late Agnes Vas Four brothers and one sister 1. 2. 3.
Jeevan Vas Vinod Vas Vinay Vas
Vivek Vas Vijaya Vas
Jeevan Vas: Wife: Veronica Vas BSW. She hails from Permude, near Bajpe. We have 2 children.
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Prajwal Vas: Did his animation in Bangalore and then Master’s in UK with Visual Effects. After working for 7 years in the UK, he is now running “Plangle Studio” at Mangalore. He has given visual effects to many movies and created history by doing animation to the song Ninnanthor Yaaru Illvalo from Daredevil Musthafa, a Kannada movie, for the 14 Veez Illustrated Weekly
first time in Kannada film world. The animation received 4 and a half lakhs views in 3 days widely appreciated by all Kannada movie directors. He is happily married to Swarooprani Vas, a master’s in finance and management and worked for 2 years in UK, and now presently the India head for American research company Coresight Research. Both have a baba named Elijah. Preemal Vas: She is an MBA and at present running an event management company called tA in Bangalore. She is an excellent throwball player and swimmer. She is the 2020-21 Karnataka state Ten Pin bowling champion. Jeevan an artist on small and big screen, a stage actor, sportsman, cricketer, orator, emcee and social worker. He studied his primary studies at Sacred Hearts school, Kulshekar and then for high school and college at St. Aloysius, MSW at Roshni Nilaya Mangalore. He secured the 4th rank in BA of Mysore University and 4th
rank in MSW of Mangalore University. When he was in the 4th standard, his aunt Irene Vas backed him up for an elocution competition at church level where he bagged the first place and from that point he never turned back. His participation in the field of sports and dramas was very fast. He participated in almost all competitions at Parish and Diocese level. He secured thrice continuously the first place in elocution competition, thrice first place in fancy dress competition with best creative item. He has acted in not less than 60 dramas, 4 serials, 2 movies and 2 advertisements one in Hindi and Kannada. His movie “Vodthanthle Phul” will be released very soon where he plays the role of a police officer. He bagged the best actor for the drama “Modyan Ratichi Kuni” as a role of police inspector. The villain role suits very well to my personality and base voice. He has been interviewed by many channels like Daijiworld, Radio Sarang and many private websites. God has gifted him with a unique talent to by-heart any script within no time. His dedication and commitment to any role is 110%. his true identity came out after he reached 40s.
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The role he played in the Biblical drama “Thu Vortho Dhaniya” as Job was appreciated by the entire community of Mangalore. It was played 9 times with all shows housefull; the latest drama “KD Bona BA” was a hit (housefull) and “Somyachim Nimanim Bara Voram” was an awesome presentation witnessed by nearly 6000 people when he played a lead role of Pontius Pilate. His first serial “Ajane” was in Tulu and his first movie was “Ashe Zale Kashe” a mix of Tulu and Konkani. “Hi Vat Sargachi Noim” of 20 episodes caught the mind of people and followed by “Mrs Meena and Family” gave him the love, identity of his friends, fans, and well-wishers all over the globe. It has 53 episodes and created history as he acted with a lead role in all the 53 episodes. even today it is rated as the best serial seen in Konkani history. His next serial “Godfather” was another hit as he played the lead role too, which touched the hearts of every Indian and Gulf-employed father.
Now they are ready for Mrs. Meena and Family Part 2. Sports: He has been in sports right from his childhood days. Cricket is his life, and he has been playing since past 50 years. Played his cricket in all grounds of Mangalore, Udupi and Karkal, and secured individual prizes of Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Allrounder, and Man of the Match. Under his captainship, their team “Brothers Kulshekar” has continuously won the first place for 10 years which is a record in the history of cricket tournament in Mangalore. Won several prizes at parish and open level. His name still shines as a legend playing cricket even to this day and he says that he will play till his Almighty blesses him with the best of health and fitness. This is his devoted prayer to God to give him the health to play on ground with his exercises. He is a runner of 100 metres and 200 clubbed with marathon. He won the first place at 7 kilometres marathon organised by the Government of India at Mangalore in the category above 40 years. His
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day starts at 4:30 in the morning till 8:30 on the ground and then to his work. Food is very much limited to homemade and with less intake of junk food and with a Big NO to alcohol.
inspiration. She is being a very good actor has nourished him with 100% dedication on stage, and it was a pleasure, and he is so lucky to have shared the stage with his mother in dramas too.
Life: As he was in first PU, my dad expired, and he had no alternative but to work during the day and pursue his studies at evening college. He did so and was proud to secure a rank and continued with MSW where there too, he secured a rank. But since he was bent upon to follow his dad’s business, he had no interest to be an employee at any company or factory as he was invited by many offers but only stuck to be self-employed and till date he is happy.
His family, especially his eversmiling wife Veronica, son Prajwal, daughter Preemal and his daughterin-law Swaroop give him the boost on his passion. They have sacrificed a lot out of comforts.
Thanks: He thank Almighty who has bestowed him with multiple talents. He would not have rendered justice if he never took advantage of the talents in him. He did with discipline and commitment; he is truly proud of himself. His parents, his dad has supported him a lot. His mother is a role model, his icon, his hero, and his
His fans, friends, and well-wishers, their blessing has grown him to what he is today. He says he owe special thanks to his serial director Stany Bela who had spotted him as the right person for the right job and the right role at the right time. The stage was allotted by daijiworld and his special salute to Mr. Walter Nandalike, the founder of DaijiWorld. Late Richie John Pais is no more but he was the very famous writer who blended him to the role of Job in the Biblical drama “Thum Vortho Dhaniya” From which he sailed to greater heights.
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Advice: Jeevan’s advice to youth: and your life will produce SMILE to “Studies are important. Take your the entire world you live in.” talents as passion but root deep in your profession. Dedication, Veez wishes Jeevan Vas all the best commitment, behaviour will play an in life and wishes may God make his important role in life. Age is no bar. all dreams come true with His Ups and downs, tides high and low blessings. tend to occur. Treat them with smile ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Rok Ružič, History enthusiast
Why doesn't Ukraine just surrender to Russia since they can't win? Ukraine has been under Russian slavery for a very very long time. Centuries! Through all this time, Ukrainian people have learned, that Russian slavery and oppression is the most horrible thing, that can happen to a people. Nowadays you can hear Russians talking about how Ukrainians have no culture, while the Russians have Tolstoy and Pushkin and whatever. The reality of it is, that Russians have persecuted and suppressed Ukrainian culture for so long, and have murdered so many prospective Ukrainian artists, writers, intellectuals, and other prominent society figures, that it's a veritable wonder, and a great testament to Ukrainian people's resilience and love of their nation,
that Ukrainian language and culture still exist. This needs to be said. Of all the people in central and eastern Europe, who had suffered the horrors of Russian oppression and subjugation, the Ukrainians suffered the absolute worst. They suffered endless Russian oppression, the bountiful fruits of black Ukrainian soil were taken to Russia at bayonet point repeatedly, leaving Ukrainians to starve repeatedly. There were three big bouts of Russian induced famine. The infamous Holodomor of 1932–33 is well known, upper estimates of the number of victims reach beyond 10 million people. But there were two other bouts of Russian-organized famine, that killed many Ukrainians, one was in
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1922–23, and another one in 1946. The story was always the same, Ukrainin farmers produced ample food, but Russians came and took the food at bayonet point. In some cases they didn't even take the food to feed the Russians, they just dumped it on a pile and left it to rot, making starving victims watch their food rot, as they were dying of hunger. The point of food confiscation wasn't to feed the Russians or anyone else for that matter, the point was to torture and murder Ukrainians with hunger.
Ukrainians suffered under tsarism and stalinism all the way to 1991, when they finally got their freedom. For a while, they were under a Russian puppet, but in 2014 they got real democracy, free elections, where people elect their leadership. They also got a taste for how life is like, when you live free, and that is why they are now fighting so hard. Once you have tasted freedom, returning to slavery, and suffering and deprivation under Russians is unthinkable. That is why the Ukrainians are fighting so hard. They know Russian oppression, they know very well the horrors, that Russian subjugation brings (remember 45000 body bags? That was just for start). And that is why
they deserve all the support we can possibly give them.
For Ukrainians surrender doesn't mean end of war and back to business as usual, as Russian propaganda would like you to believe. For many Ukrainians, surrender means death! For some of those it's horrible torture and then death. Remember 45000 body bags and large numbers of mobile crematoria? Russians learned from Katyn, they knew that if you leave mass graves after you mass murder, those mass graves can be discovered, and then you must deal with them in your foreign policy. That is why they wanted to avoid that, and they planned to incinerate the corpses of the victims, so they can never be found. That's what awaits many hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians if they surrender. For those few lucky enough to survive, they would suffer endless Russian oppression, robbery, exploitation, periodic mass murder, they wouldn't be allowed to speak Ukrainian any longer, they wouldn't be allowed to call themselves Ukrainian any longer, they wouldn't have free elections any longer, they would be governed by Kremlin appointees (as we can plainly see on
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the occupied territories), there would be no free speech (as we can plainly see on occupied territories), there would be no freedom of expression (as we can plainly see on the occupied territories), there would be no freedom of religion, (this is little known, because all the attrocities take all the news space, but as we can see on the occupied territories, Ukrainian Orthodox church is being eradicated and Kremlin appointed clerics of the Russian church are forced upon the Ukrainians). Ukraine would be unable to join the EU and participate in European prosperity, they would be exploited by the Russians, forced to live at the edge of existence, without any kind of prospects whatsoever, and without any kind of power to change anything.
Victims of Ukrainian genocide organized and perpetrated by Russians
Ukrainians are fully aware of the horrific fate that awaits them if they fall under Russian domination. That is why they are fighting so hard, with such vigor and tenacity. They know that the horrors of war, as bad as they are, are still a lot better than life in slavery under Russian oppression and exploitation. Ukrainians are defending themselves. We must help them any way we can. EDIT: You don’t have to believe me, or Ukrainians for that matter. Russians have told us themselves, what they intended to do with Ukraine once they occupied it. Read the translated editorial, written by a Russian state propagandist: What should Russia do with Ukraine? [Translation of a propaganda article by a Russian journalist] Disclaimer: What you are going to read is direct translation of the article written by russian journalist. That’s what real #Russia wants… https://medium.com/@kravchenko _mm/what-should-russia-do-withukraine-translation-of-apropaganda-article-by-a-russianjournalist-a3e92e3cb64
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This text outlines unimaginable oppression and forced russification. horrors, the Russians have planned Like I said before, Ukrainians are to subject Ukrainian people to, aware of the terror they are everything from murder of patriots defending themselves from, that is (the use the term elimination) to why they are fighting so hard. And forceful deportation to slave labour we must help them, or we are next. camps, decades of systemic -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Soursop: The Thorny Graviola Fruit-Is it natural ‘miracle’ remedy for cancer? By Dr. Eugne Dsouza, Moodubelle Some years back, when I had to go to Bangalore to attend my late brother’s first death anniversary memorial mass, my sister-in-law on phone asked me to get the Soursop also known as the fruit from the Graviola tree, called ‘Vodamba’ in the local language here. When asked the reason, she said that one of her acquaintances who has been the victim of cancer had requested her to get the Soursop fruit and also leaves of the plant if possible as it is believed that the Soursop is 10,000 times more effective cancer killer than the chemotherapy. Before, proceeding to Bangalore, I plucked the largest of the Soursop fruits from one of our two medium sized Graviola plants and also a plastic bagful of leaves. On reaching Bangalore, I handed over the ‘miracle medicine’ to my sister-in-law and in turn she gave the same to her acquaintance
who received with gratitude and immense satisfaction. Later, I received another phone call from a lady requesting to give at least one Soursop fruit to treat one of her cancer-affected relative in Bangalore. Though the few Soursop fruits that are dangling from the thin branches of the plants had not yet been matured, I agreed to hand over one of the medium sized fruits to someone who collected and delivered it to be taken to Bangalore. Having heard about the importance and sudden demand for this humble Soursop fruit in the treatment of cancer, I decided to understand about the Graviola tree and the Soursop fruit in detail and surfed the internet and collected considerable amount of information out of which I have compiled this article.
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About Graviola: The scientific name of Soursop is Annona muricata. It is a small evergreen tree that generally grows in the rain forests of Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. It is called by different names in different regions. It is known as Graviola in Portuguese, Corossol in Frecnh, Guyabano in Spanish, Mullatha in Malayalam, Mulluramphal in Kannada and Vodamba as I have known this fruit since it had been addressed as such in my neighbourhood. The bark, leaves, roots, and fruits are used for traditional remedies in many countries. Graviola extracts are used for treating infections of viruses or parasites, rheumatism, arthritis, diarrhea, dysentery, etc. The flesh of the fruit consists of an edible, white pulp, some fiber and a core of indigestible black seeds. The species is the only member of its kind suitable for processing and preservation. The pulp is also used to make fruit nectar, smoothies, fruit juice drinks, as well as candies and ice cream flavorings. The raw
Soursop fruit can be used as vegetable. When it is ripe, its taste is aa mixture of sweet and sour. The fruit contains significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
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Graviola as ‘Cancer-buster’-A Hoax? It has been believed that Soursop is a miraculous natural cancer killer which is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. However, there are 25 Veez Illustrated Weekly
chemotherapeutic potential, especially with regard to multi-drug resistant cancer cells. In certain laboratory studies it has been found that, Graviola extracts can kill some types of liver and breast cancer cells that are resistant to particular chemotherapy drugs. But these tests were only confined to test tubes and no large scale clinical tests were conducted on humans to determine the safety and efficacy for treating cancer. Thus, there is no significant evidence to show that Soursop or Graviola extracts work as a cure for cancer. Adverse Effects of Graviola: different opinions regarding this claim. Some of the medical experts call this tall claim as ‘hoax’. According to one account, the idea that Soursop can fight cancer effectively started after a research at Purdue University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The research concluded that the active components of the tree are unique phytochemical substances known as annonaceous acetogenins which may have
Those who underplay the importance of Soursop in the cure of cancer also claim that the use of the fruit and other parts of the Graviola trees may have certain adverse effects in some people especially movement disorders and nerve damage that is similar to Parkinson’s disease which is due to the very high concentration of annonacin. Graviola also has few other side effects like lowering of blood pressure so it should not be
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taken by people with low blood pressure or heart complications. Was the Truth about Graviola Hidden by Drug Companies? It is quite interesting that there are quite a number of claims that vouch for the amazing anti-cancer properties of Graviola tree and Soursop. It is said that there have been extensive research on the therapeutic nature of the Graviola extracts. According to an account one of America’s biggest billion dollar drug manufacturing companies began a search for cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest. Various parts of the Graviola treeincluding the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company
spent huge amount of money and resources in testing Graviola’s anticancerous properties and were shocked by the results as Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo. However, the company had a big problem with the Graviola tree. Being completely natural resource, under federal law, it could not be patented and hence there was no way to make huge profits from it. In order to avoid this problem, the drug company spent nearly seven years and poured millions of dollars in trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anticancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they would be able to patent it and make big money. However, in spite of all their efforts they did not succeed in replicating those ant-cancer ingredients of the Graviola tree. As there was no way the company could protect its profits or even make good the millions of dollars that it had spent on research, its dream of huge profits ended, it
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practically gave up research on Graviola. The drug company not only shelved the entire research project but also chose not to publish the findings of its research. However, one scientist from the Graviola research team, realizing the importance of the findings, risking his career contacted a company that has been dedicated in harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle. When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola, they began tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree and the National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s ‘leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.’ However, the results were published in an internal report but never released to the public. Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests. In spite of this, no clinical
trials, the typical benchmark that the mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value, were ever initiated. A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at the Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells. The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients. A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers. Laboratory and field research suggest that Soursop and derived
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substances from the Graviola tree may have potential for various future applications such as antiinflammatory, anti-diabetic and anticancer effects in laboratory experiments. However, large-scale studies in humans have not yet been done. The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center list cancer treatment as one of the "purported uses" of Soursop. According to Cancer Research UK, "Many sites on the internet advertise and promote Graviola capsules as a cancer cure, but none of them are supported by any reputable scientific cancer organizations" and "there is no evidence to show that Graviola works as a cure for cancer" and consequently they do not support its use as a treatment for cancer. In 2008, a court case relating to the sale in the UK of Triamazon, a Soursop product, resulted in the criminal conviction of a man under the terms of the UK Cancer Act for offering to treat people for cancer. A spokesman for the council that initiated the action stated, "it is as important now as it ever was that
people are protected from those peddling unproven products with spurious claims as to their effects." The Federal Trade Commission in the United States determined that there was "no credible scientific evidence" that the extract of Soursop sold by a drug company "can prevent, cure or treat cancer of any kind." Considering the above arguments and counterarguments regarding the role of Soursop and Graviola extracts in the cure of cancer, it would be difficult to depend entirely on these natural remedies to fight cancer. There may be some element of truth in the arguments both for and against the efficacy of Graviola as a ‘miracle’ natural anti-cancer therapy. However, since recently, there has been increasing demand for the Soursop and Graviola leaves for the treatment of cancer. Cancer being a dreaded disease, victims of cancer and their family members and friends would go to any extent to find any kind of remedy that is being suggested or believed to have been effective in certain cases.
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It is quite important to understand that in all the research that is being done in cancer or the work done with patients it has been found that there is no single diet or nutritional remedy that can ’cure’ cancer. It has been increasingly found that by modifying one’s diet combined with change in lifestyle, self awareness, support from family members and friends and positive attitude one can develop confidence to face the situation and
even conquer the dreaded disease as is being evident from the examples of many cancer survivors. (Compiled from various sources)
By Dr. Eugne Dsouza, Moodubelle
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Pioneer Super Merchant of Kodial - Martin Pais
Kanara/Mangalore Konkani Community belonging to most genealogical categories are thought to have similar DNA and their known roots are the ancient "Saraswats". They are marked for business acumen, even before MBA came to exist they had a very high caliber mixed with a deep leaning towards integrity and honesty. Thus they were greatly valued by the early Tuluva dynasties, the Mysore
rulers, the Portuguese, the British and a whole range of rulers and were given plum positions. It may be noted that in the 21st century now, all recognised Nations of the world have this great community as citizens, and they are contributing in very admirable levels and are recognised for many achievements with appreciation. Let us take a look at one very early business house very well known and renowned in Mangalore for long and still managed by the descendants of the pioneer businessman Martin Pais, well known in commercial circles in South India and a legend of his time. Martin Pais (1852-1921) : One renowned member of the Mangalore Konkani Community who bore great admired super qualities of commerce and management was Martin Pais (1852-1921), who set up one of
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Mangalore's oldest premier departmental stores, even today being run by his great grandson. The premier community genealogist of Mangalore in his valuable publications indicates : Marcel Pais (c1780) Grandfather of our protagonist Martin Pais, would have lived in Urva, after he married Felipa Lobo, sister of Lawrence Lobo Prabhu, donor of the site that is now St.Aloysius College some descendants still live in Urva now. Marcel Pais' youngest son, John Marcel Pais (1872) is Martin Pais' father. Martin Pais is the eldest in his family. He in 1880, founded 'M.Pais & Sons' now near the Lady Goshen
Govt. Hospital in the heart of the
city, which is now run by his greatgrandson, Keith Pais, more than 140 years it's been on. Martin's first wife was Margaret Menezes by whom he had nine children: Juliana, Rose, Lily, Basil, Frederick, Edward and three others who died young. After Margaret's passing away in a freak accident, Martin married her younger sister Anna Maria Menezes, as his young children knew and loved her and needed a substitute mother. They had two daughters Mary Margaret and Lucy, see a bit about Lucy here below.
Martin was born in Mangalore on June 10, 1852. Astute in business
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and far-sighted, he set up his first store in the Old Port or Bunder area of Mangalore. In those years, goods were transported along the coast by sail boats, which can be seen even now. All these had to be loaded and unloaded and stored close at hand so Martin cleverly bought up several vacant lots and godowns which could be used for this. As he now owned a large amount of real estate in the area, he acquired a name and fame as a sharp honest businessman. Several British officials and coffee planters were based in and around Mangalore, and Martin began stocking supplies he knew they would require. He traded
directly with famous companies in England and Scotland like Huntley & Palmer, Crosse & Blackwell, C. & F. Morton, John Haig, Johnny Walker and others, importing confectionery, tinned provisions, dried fruit, champagnes, wines and spirits and other delicacies which the British and Kodialgars enjoyed. M.Pais & Sons, always renowned for its uncompromising high quality merchandise famous for its ginger preserve which was made in his own home to his high and exacting standards and quality. Today, it must be a complex modern operation to say the least. 'M.Pais & Sons' grows :
He moved his shop from Bunder to a much larger premise on Maidan Road in 1880, where it still operates today. In 1908, Martin's eldest daughter Juliana joined him to run
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to run his business with his son Frederick taking over from her. Frederick's sons Phillip and Patrick managed the business and stores now being run by Phillip's son Keith Pais. Salt, a precious commodity of that time, was a special product that Martin took pride in, and was brought in by country boats (manji) from Bombay and Gujarat. Several
his business. She was as sharp, astute and honest as he was, and an able administrator. She corresponded with all the British firms they were dealing with, sending letters in beautiful classic handwriting and impeccable English as many were known to use in Mangalore. It astounded many to find out she had never had a formal education but was home schooled. She remained a spinster to devote all her efforts and energies to running the business and was a formidable presence still remembered with awe and reverence. After Martin passed away on March 4, 1921, Juliana continued
times Martin personally went with the boats himself to insure the salt was properly purchased and stored. On one such trip, just as they were nearing Mangalore Bundar, the boat capsized and Martin was thrown into the sea and nearly drowned. Moplah (Muslim) fishermen rescued him; it is a popular belief Martin was covered in raw rice believed to be a very good means to warm up the body. Martin always
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remembered that he owed his life to them and always treated the Moplah's with gratitude. As his business prospered, he purchased coffee estates in Coorg and set up shops at different places. He spent his riches in good and useful ways for all, he built a grand three story mansion at Kodialbail. In 1911. Martin hosted many grand celebrations and community occasions. His wife Anna Maria was gifted with green fingers as they say and delicately grafted roses of various hues in such a way that one single bush could have roses of 5 or more colours growing on it. When the dignitaries arrived, they were amazed to see the slopes of the garden covered in these amazing multi-coloured rose bushes. They suggested that Martin name his
magnificent palatial home “Coronation Gardens” and that was the name it was known by till it was sold to make way for high rise buildings. Martin was well known as an empathetic prominent philanthropist. He gave generously in charity and usually invited the poor, and have-nots of the city to attend lavish feasts on various occasions. In those British times, the Coronation of King Edward, the visit of the Prince of Wales to India in 1906, the visit of the Apostolic Delegate in 1908, and the Coronation Durbar of 1911 were prominent occasions. During these charity meals, he first served the Moplahs and then the rest of the people, gifts in cash and kind were also his favorite considerations for distribution.
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A look at LUCY's now : The place called "LUCY's", founded by Cecilia Shresta nee' Mascarenhas (the grand daughter of Martin Pais, i.e: his youngest child Lucy's daughter), it stated small simple in 2018 as all great things, soon after Cecilia ( better known as Leela) and her husband Harry generously came home to their roots from the USA . The Shrestas lived in different places in the US, first in Philadelphia, Arkansas and Texas. In Mangalore now settled down among her ancestral roots in this part of the city; located opposite
the gate of the historical Rosario Cathedral on the road to Hoige Bazar, Passers by would generally not notice it - the sign board loudly says "LUCY's - Knitting, Crochet & Quilting - Classes and Sales ," within a couple of years it has really sprung into a multifaceted interest zone for many women students,
house wives, social activists and a solace to many even during the times of the Pandemic. Now, woolies are not what one would really look for in a humid warm coastal city of this hot west coast. But, the potential created out of it was a service to the most heroic people of the nation, the military men. The fact that gradually many institutions and individuals came in to see and understand the "knit and pearl" concept 's popularity has taken an upward trajectory and promises to be a gradual launching pad for many good ideas and actions. It will help people to know and contribute, even in small ways. Cecilia's dear mother "Lucy Mascarenhas", brought up a large family in Bangalore in times that were difficult. It seems her mainstay and deep interest was in Needle work, Crochet and Knitting to a very large extent. Lucy never shied away from passing on her ideas and skills not only to her children, but to many youngsters she took care of in the 1950s and 60s. She is a well known personality in the Konkani Catholic Community in Bangalore and Mangalore. Cecilia is now
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spreading her mother's skills for posterity here, indeed a mission unique. Mangalore/Kanara of those early times even as of now had people of great nobility and humane considerations, may the community not forget and be considerate to their fellowmen. Time and tide are the controllers of all things and change is universal. Times have
changed for all to lean towards humanity and not be shackled to old religious fads and rituals and break free to serve God in a more direct and pleasing way long live our Konkani roots and ethos.
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Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s trip to a foreign country. Judge Aguiar was subsequently appointed special Judge for cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act filed by the CBI.
Aloysius S. Aguiar was appointed judge of the Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court on 11th Sept 1987. At the time of his appointment Aguiar was a practicing Advocate and Attorney of the Bombay High Court and a Solicitor on the rolls of the Law Society, London. He was also a part time Professor of Law. As a judge of the Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court, Judge Aguiar handled several sensitive and important cases both civil and criminal including the prosecution of an aircraft technician by the CBI for attempting to sabotage the Aircraft ‘Makalu’ which had been reserved for the then Prime Minister
In July 1996 Aguiar was appointed the Principal Judge of the Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court. As principal judge, Aguiar introduced several measures that helped reduce the backlog of civil cases of over 60,000 to about 35,000 within a span of 3 years. It was as principal judge that Aguiar was asked by the Bombay High Court to conduct a Judicial Enquiry in two test cases of ‘Encounter killings’ by the Bombay police. On 28th March 2001, Aguiar was elevated to the Bombay High Court and posted for a year at the Panaji Bench, where he had occasion to handle several cases of constitutional importance, including the case of Dissolution of the Goa Assembly by the Governor at the instance of the Chief Minister who had lost support of the House. While on the Goa Bench, Aguiar was the Executive Chairman of the Goa
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State Legal Services Authority.
October 2005, he was given a warm send off by the Bench and Bar of the When Justice Aguiar retired in Bombay High Court. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cincinnati Works honors Bradly and Rohan D’Souza
Bradly D’Souza has had a lifelong interest in finance. He has served as unofficial bookkeeper for his family since he was a child. These days, as an engineer at Tesla, he still gets
requests from friends looking for financial advice. “They’ve seen my crazy spreadsheets,” he said with a laugh. “They know I’m a numbers guy at heart.”
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He traced his interest in finance to his experience as a child, watching his parents – Harold and Dancy D’Souza – navigate the financial system in the United States after emigrating from India. He has a distinct memory of sitting through a financial literacy seminar in the
second-floor conference room at
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Cincinnati Works, where his parents was surprised when Bradly ordered were Members. a water rather than his usual Harold has a similar memory of the favorite, Dr. Pepper. “I asked him seminar, which took place more why and he said, ‘Dad, did you see than a decade ago. The theme was those prices?’” Harold recalled. shopping smarter, and the Cincinnati Works vision is, ‘We will instructor used the example of lead the effort to eliminate poverty buying a Coke from a vending in our community” and their mission machine every day versus buying in statement is, ‘Cincinnati Works will bulk and bringing a Coke to work partner with all willing and capable every day, which would save people living to assist them in thousands of dollars over the course advancing to economic selfof a career. efficiency through employment. Not long after the event, the ‘Cincinnati Works’ 25 years D’Souzas were enjoying a rare celebration was organized at ADC dinner at a restaurant, and Harold Fine Arts on May 12, 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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The Ukraine Genocide
Cultural Heritage & Ancient Treasures in Ruins - By: Dr. Mona Mendonca Nikolai Gogol, the great 19thcentury Ukrainian writer has said.. ‘You can't imagine how stupid the whole world has grown nowadays. In the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict', I am amazed at his statement which has demonstrated the meanness and cruelty testifying how mindless can the big nations get to harm a civilization leaving in great misery. We all believe that it is only a war that can end the war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine which resulted in the death of millions of its people also showcased the greatest cultural catastrophe of recent times resulting in the unpredictable damage to priceless historical artifacts and monuments. Ukraine the historic country in Europe is well known not just for its beautiful
landscapes but also for its wellpreserved cultural heritage. Home to more than 130 nationalities Ukraine represents a multicultural and multilingual identity, in short a model of a multi-state nation.
Friendship Arch And to its credit, it has 7 world heritage sites of “outstanding universal value” listed by UNESCO and thousands of museums for museum lovers, historic buildings, churches with golden domes, libraries, etc… in total numbering 242 Cultural heritage sites. Despite
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Russia and Ukraine both signing the 1954 Hague Convention, an act
Rescue Operation designed to protect cultural heritage in both peacetime and war Russia violated its terms and began forcefully invading Ukraine on February 24th, 2022. This ongoing war resulted in the damage of at least 110 cultural heritage sites including 48 religious sites, 10 museums, 22 historic buildings, 11 buildings dedicated to cultural activities,
Library 13 monuments, and 6 libraries
UNESCO identifies at least 6 among the 7 world heritage sites to be damaged by the Russian military force. Kyiv, the capital, and the parts of the Chernihiv region of northern Ukraine which is the center of a cluster of historic sites are seen as the main target and testimony of violence on Culture and heritage that resulted in an irreplaceable loss of both tangible and intangible resources. .
Rescue Operation Some of the Lost Treasures: Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted on 28th February that the Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum was burned to the ground in the Russian assault. It had a collection of around 4000 objects which includes a few unique and rare pieces of art by Ukrainian and
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Nazis have returned, exactly 80 years later".
The Menorah Russian artists, Byzantine artifacts, and paintings by masters such as Mariia Pryimachenko, Giovanni Bellini, Francisco Goya, and Jacques-Louis David.
St. Sophia Cathedral On March 26th Russian military forces smashed the large Menorah at the Drobitsky Yar Holocaust Memorial that marked, where an estimated 16,000 Jews were massacred by German soldiers during World War II. Condemning the attack the Ukrainian minister tweeted, "The
The Tram On March 12th a historical tram at a depot in Kharkiv was damaged by Russian shelling. Along with this, several public libraries were damaged. Churches were converted to go-downs to store Russian war weapons. And as a response to this threatening physical damage, Ukraine pulled down the famous Friendship Arch which was gifted to Ukraine by the Soviets in 1982 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Soviet Union and the celebration of 150 years of Kyiv. What next? Historical monuments have time and again been the victim of wars
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and looking back there are a couple of instances across the globe where the militant forces have made it a routine to target places of historical importance to curb the ethical sentiments of the people. May it be the demolition of the 6th century Bamiyan Buddhist statues by the Taliban in 2001 or the deliberate destruction and theft of cultural heritage conducted by the Islamic State(ISIS) of Iraq and Syria.
Cultural Heritage
The Cultural Catastrophe
Library Realizing the danger, the future holds the Ukrainians have been working to save the country’s cultural heritage. Outdoor monuments and statues across the country and the interior of historic churches have been braced with sandbags to prevent damage from attacks. St. Sophia Cathedral one of the world heritage sites has declared itself as a
Ukranian Cultural Sites ‘demilitarized zone. Though the Ukraine government is trying its
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best to move some of its artifacts underground still the question remains, Is it possible to move every piece of art underground? Why doesn't the International Court of Justice regard such unlawful attacks as war crimes under Intrnational law? The loss of Ukrainian cultural history due to the Russian attack is profound, the tourist places and historical sites once buzzing with tourists from across the globe and the heritage buildings and pieces of art by some of the most important architects and artists of today, has lost all value and is turning to worthless rubble.
*** The Authour : Dr. Mona Mendonca has a doctorate in History, a keen academic in preserving culture and history .She is on the faculty of St.Aloysius College Mangalore. Is a well-known personality in media and education.
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Pope Francis and Russia-Ukraine War
(Philip Mudartha) Pope Francis is increasingly vocal: Since Russian troops invaded on Feb. 24, Pope Francis has been vocal but he has not specifically named Russia as the aggressor. Probably, he wants to keep dialogue open between Russia and the Holy See. The pope has offered the Vatican as a mediator in the conflict, which Ukraine has welcomed, and Russia has not. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Pope Francis to visit Ukraine and deliver a message of peace and solidarity. Pope Francis has signaled his
openness to visiting and admitted, that the possibility “is on the table.” But there are important points to consider: How would such a gesture affect Vatican-Russia and Catholic-Orthodox relations? Is a papal visit even possible or advisable given the pope’s recent knee problems? Above all, what would such a papal visit achieve? There are two wars in Ukraine: First is the physical invasion of Ukraine by Russian Armed Forces to grab land and annex Ukrainian territory. The second is the tense relationship between two rival factions of Orthodox Christian Church. Pope Francis enjoys cordial relations with Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, who is regarded as spiritual head Orthodox Christians. But his ecumenical efforts to unite all Christian Churches, particularly the Orthodox and the Catholics, have not found support with Patriarch
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Kirill, the Orthodox Moscow.
primate Church
of Russian (ROC) of
Bartholomew (left) and Kirill (right), the rivals in Ukraine. Patriarch Kirill sees Moscow Patriarchate as “true seat of Orthodoxy” and accuses the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople as schismatic leader. The relationship between the two primates worsened due to the 2018 Schism in Ukraine. Ukrainian Orthodox Church- Kiev Patriarchate (UOC-KP) broke from ROC in 2018. Its application for autocephaly (complete canonical independence) with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople, endorsed by prowest Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko as “nationalist church” like other such churches in other countries was approved by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in early 2019. Thus, Orthodox Church in Ukraine (OCU) split into
nationalist faction UOC-KP with about 8,000 parishes of total 20,000 under its canonical jurisdiction. The original OCU continued to be administered by ROC of Moscow and reported to Patriarch Kirill as its spiritual leader. The on-going invasion of Ukraine by Russia has further caused anguish among the Russian Orthodox Church. Many in Ukraine have switched their loyalty to UOCKP. Not only in Ukraine, but the Ukrainian and Russian diaspora are switching their allegiance to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.
President Poroshenko with Bartholomew and UOC primate Is a papal visit to Ukraine stop the war? The new Ukrainian ambassador to the Holy See believes that it would. But most political observers think it is not going to stop the war in any way. But a papal visit will send a very powerful message to the
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world Catholic community and the world community that is observing what is going on in Ukraine. Pope Francis carries a tremendous public relation’s soft power. A papal visit will be globally symbolic, and all television channels in free democratic world would like to telecast the proceedings ‘live’. If he goes to Kyiv, how does he get there? Where does he go in Kyiv? He probably stays at the nunciature. When, where and how he will meet with Zelensky? Would he concelebrate a public Mass? The Russians are bombing anywhere and everywhere in Ukraine. How could the security arrangements for such a VVIP visit managed? Would Russia co-operate and order a temporary pause in its war effort? There was criticism of pope for not naming Russia as the aggressor. But he went ahead and unfurled the Ukrainian flag from Bucha in a symbolic gesture of holding Russia responsible for genocide. He also drove to the Russian Embassy and talked to the ambassador. Certainly, that was unprecedented! After all the pope is a head of state and his visit is sure to turn several
heads.
But Putin does not care! Yes, Putin does not care. In the past, Putin has visited the pope twice and each time, kept the pope “waiting” for 45 minutes. If he cared, he would not arrive 45 minutes late. Pope Francis has sent messages to Putin seeking to meet him in Moscow in person. His request and repeated reminders have gone unanswered. Putin is not willing to meet the pope for whom he does not have much respect. Even so, the pope has been praying for peace in Ukraine and would like to be a mediator between the warring parties in the conflict. Does Patriarch Kirill care? Since Pope Francis was inaugurated in March 2013, ecumenical unity among churches has been his focus. Patriarch Kirill had refused to meet him on European soil and the
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pope made a concession by meeting him in Cuba for a few hours while in transit at the Havana airport. Since that meeting six years ago, Pope Francis has tried on many occasions to foster a deeper relationship with the Moscow patriarch. They have been invited numerous times to attend events at the Vatican. But Patriarch Kirill to does not care. The pope is not getting anywhere. The pope is probably convinced that attempts to hold dialogue with Russia are not going to go anywhere with this patriarch. Patriarch Kirill and Putin have a symbiotic relationship. They are just intertwined, like Siamese twins: Putin uses Kirill, and Kirill probably uses Putin. They are in a marriage of convenience. Pope Francis also warned Patriarch Kirill, “not to become Putin's altar boy". NATO is “barking up” at Russia’s door: The pope has repeatedly called for peace in Ukraine and denounced a "cruel and senseless war". The pope also said he would not be travelling to Ukraine anytime soon. "I'm not going to Kyiv for now. I
feel I shouldn't go. I have to go to Moscow first, I have to meet Putin first," the pope has said. Pope Francis also said he understands the need of Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill to be involved with the state but instead of becoming Putin's altar boy, “he should speak like a brother in Christ”. But since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, the pope's calls for peace have contrasted with Kirill's defense of Putin's fight against Russia's "external and internal enemies". Kirill has described the military action as a “holy war” against western scourges of excess consumption, gay pride parades and other western “immoral” values. In a balancing act, Pope Francis has recently publicly stated his views on NATO expansionism towards the east since 1997. The pope said that NATO was “barking” at Russia’s door.
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Questioning the conflict's causes, comparing the scale of the the pope spoke of an "anger" in the bloodshed in the country to the Kremlin which could have been genocide in Rwanda. "facilitated" by "the barking of “I'm not going to Kyiv for now. I NATO at Russia's door". feel I shouldn't go. I must go to The remarks came as the pope Moscow first, I must meet Putin reiterated that he requested a first," the pope said. meeting with Russian president Knowing Putin and Kirill, that is Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, while another futile papal wish! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Insights into Colonial Goa
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US Goan gives Mai Bhas a Google boost Efforts of Goan Sanjeet Hegde Desai, Senior Manager Business Systems in Google, US and Konkani activist Chetan Acharya in Goa, bear fruit as Konkani is included in Google Translate services
MARCOS GONSALVES marcos@herald-goa.com MARGAO: The dream to see Konkani in the Google Translate Service has been realised, and a major part of the credit goes to Sanjeet Hegde Desai, son of the soil, working in Google, as Senior Manager Business Systems, who pushed this to the Google managerial board. Desai was earlier
with Oracle and Accenture before moving to Google in 2013. Simultaneously, the initiative started in 2019 by Chetan Acharya, then president of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal and a Konkani activist, who was repeatedly in contact with Desai to push the project forward, cannot be ignored. “The process was initiated in December 2019 when I was president of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa. One of my friends, Sanjeet Hegde Desai, son of the soil, working with Google in the US pushed this thought to the managerial board,” Acharya told Herald. He said that it is a lesson to those who always try to demean Konkani. “We always try to defend ourselves by our work. This initiative will help translators, language learners and also the common people. Since the mobile has its space in every hand, I would say Konkani has reached every hand, what is needed is everyone must start using it. It is a great pride for Konkani lovers that Konkani has appeared on Google Translate,” Acharya said.
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In reply to queries from Herald, Desai said, “It is personally exciting to see Konkani being available on Google Translate. It was more than a yearlong process, from the moment of having logged a request, to it finally being available. All credit to the incredibly talented team of software engineers at Google.” He added, “It was a learning experience for me personally, to see the sheer number of Konkani dialects spoken across various States and realise how they represent our cultural evolution and history.” Anwesha Singbal, president of Konkani Bhasha Mandal said it is immensely satisfying news that Google has added Konkani to the list of Google Translate features. “It is important that a language like Konkani that has comparatively less speakers hold its fort in the technological world. The addition of Konkani in Google is therefore a welcome step, and I am sure it will help people the world over to communicate better in the language,” she said. She said Konkani people across the world have always strived to
preserve their language and this feature will assist them in their endeavours. “We are also making rigorous efforts to promote Konkani in Wikipedia and Wiki-Source so that our language does not lag behind in any manner,” she added. Gulab editor Fausto V Da Costa, said will be a very big boost to Konkani and its writers irrespective of their script. “The Konkani language will have a very wide reach in this digital era. But writers will also need to work hard to create rich and quality literature that will match national and international levels. This is a boost to the Konkani literature and writers because their work will be read by varied readers Indian languages as well as foreign languages. Thus, a quality writer of Konkani will be recognised nationally as well as internationally,” Da Costa said. He added that with this Google Konkani translator, writers as well as readers, will be able to freely access literature of famed national and international writers of their choice and read it in Konkani. (Courtesy: Herald-Goa.com)
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With malice to none, here's a beautiful poem to be read with care and reflected deeply in present scenario :
"Think inside the Box"
Let’s put things back
The processions, the garlands,
Inside the box
the loudness , the noise.
Pull down the shutters
The drum rolls , the traffic, the
and bring out the locks.
politician’s toys.
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That statue of Mary,
back in silence, our mind
the frenzied whipping and blood,
In the quietest corner
The colourful buntings,
we can possibly find.
those idols of mud. Converse with our God, The cries of the maulvi
or our conscience in peace,
ripping the dawn,
Standing or sitting ,
The garbage of crackers
or down on our knees.
littering the lawn. Nobody needs to know The bleating of goats -
what we worship or believe,
a chorus halaal,
The intricate patterns
The groping of women -
of devotion we weave.
in public they’re maal! It’s a private affair Can we put our religion
like the party you vote,
firmly back in our home,
The motherly cow,
It’s becoming quite rabid-
or the sacrificial goat.
a street dog with foam!
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or dress up your dolls.
They all will prefer that: Allah, Jesus and Ram.
Sing softly to the One , offer prayers and incense ,
Spend a day saying thanks -
Keep it silent and strong ,
let the loudness be spared
or quiet and intense.
He can hear you quite clearlynot hearing impaired!
Don’t spill on the streets , don’t scream on the speaker,
Whether saffron or green ,
Don’t hassle the neighbour,
rainbow or white,
don’t prey on the weaker.
Put it back in the box folks and shut the lid tight.
~ Unknown
Think for a minute, could this shoosha be calm
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“Stree Sanghattan of Udupi Diocese is a
Model to other Dioceses of India” -Bishop Gerald Lobo
By Dr. Eugene DSouza, Moodubelle
“I am very proud of the Stree
Sanghattan of the Udupi Diocese. Through its organization and activities, the Stree sanghattan of the Udupi Diocese has become a model to other Dioceses not only in Karnataka, but throughout India”, said Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of the Udupi Diocese while delivering his presidential address at the General Body Meeting of the
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Sugamya Zilla Mahila Okkuta, Udupi District at the Mother of Sorrows Church auditorium on Friday, 13 May 2022. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo further said that he expected the membership of the Stree Sanghattan of the Udupi District to reach 10,000 as they are only short
of around 2,000 members. Giving reason for the need to increase the membership, the Bishop said that in the society and Government agencies, the number is important as greater the number greater government facilities can be achieved. He made an appeal to the
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Stree Sanghattan to reduce as far as possible the expenses of organizing
certain events. Giving an example, he said that the celebrations like the
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Women’s Day can be observed in one year at the parish level, in the
next year at the Deanery level and in the third year at the diocesan level
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and thus reduce the expenses.
The Bishop expressed his long
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starting their own banking system. He said that as the Udupi Diocese completes ten years of its formation, this year at least by the end of December 2022, the women of the diocese should be able to start their own cooperative bank under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto. The General Body Meeting of the Sugamya Zilla Mahila Okkuta commenced at 10.30 am presided over by Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo. Other dignitaries on the dais included: Rev. Fr. Reginald PintoDirector of Sampada and Spiritual Director of the Stree Sanghattan of the Udupi Diocese, Mrs. Anita DiasPresident of the Sugamya Zilla Mahila Okkuta, Mrs. Cynthia D’SilvaSecretary and other office bearers of the Stree Sanghattan including presidents of the five Deanery level Stree Sanghattans.
standing desire of the women
The programme commenced with a welcome dance and a brief prayer service conducted by the women of the Karkala Deanery. President Mrs. Anita Dias welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Pricilla Alva-the immediate past Secretary read the report of the activities of the Sugamya Zilla
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Mahila Okkuta for the years 201921. Mrs. Flavia D’Souza-immediate past Treasurer presented the accounts for the years 2019-21. On this occasion, 18 members of the Stree Sanghattan of the Udupi Diocese belonging to 5 Deaneries were felicitated by the Bishop for their extraordinary achievements in different fields. Two from Udupi Deanery: Mrs. Dencil D’Souza and Mrs. Rosy Almedia; six from the karkalla Deanery: Mrs. Reena Castelino, Mrs. Genevieve Kavita D’Silva, Mrs. Janet Martis, Mrs. Shanthi Almedia, Mrs. Benedicta Mathais, and Mrs. Celestine D’Souza. Three from the Kundapura Deanery: Mrs. Judith Mendonca, Mrs. Cynthia Bhotello and Mrs. Celine Elvira Coelho. Four from the Shirva Deanery: Mrs. Christine
D’Souza, Mrs. Eliza D’Mello, Mrs. Gretta Sequeira and Mrs. Treeza Cardoza. Three from the Kallianpur Deanery: Mrs. Rosline Crasta, Mrs. Meena Pinto and Mrs. Sujatha Andrade. Following the address by Bishop Gerld Isaac Lobo, Mrs. Cynthia D’Silva-Secretary of the Sugamya Zilla Mahila Okkuta proposed the vote of thanks. The entire programme was compered by Mrs. Priya Furtado. Following the stage prograamme, Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto explained the proposed Constitution of the Stree Sanghattan at the Udupi Diocese level in line with the Constitution of All India Level Stree Sanghattan.
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Mangalore Diocese rejoices with 5 newly ordained priests Report by: Fr Anil Fernandes, CCC Photos by: Vivek Studio, Mangalore
“I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine”. These words expressed to Prophet Jeremiah have become true in the lives of five deacons who were ordained priests on Thursday, April 29, 2022 by His Excellency Most Rev.
Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore. The ordination ceremony took place at the Rosario Cathedral in the presence of priests, religious and lay faithful with a
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Pinto (Madanthyar), Fr Johnson Denzil Pereira (Omzoor), and Fr
Vivian Nishanth (Kollangana) were
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Rodrigues the newly
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ordained priests. The Diocese of Mangalore (DOM) rejoiced with happiness for the gift of Priesthood and thanked the Lord for anointing these five newly ordained priests. In his homily Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha invited the five ordained ministers to achieve holiness through the order of priesthood. Bishop said, “Every ordained priest is called for holiness. A priest becomes holy by celebrating the sacraments. The holiness of a priest doesn't take away his weaknesses. Hence, he needs to find strength in his weaknesses by surrendering
himself to God and totally depending on Him. This becomes the personal mission of every priest in the path of Holiness”. At the end of the Eucharistic Mass, Rev. Fr Rockwin Pinto, Professor, St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu introduced the newly ordained priests. He said, "Today the Church rejoices with heartfelt gratitude for the immense gift which priests represent through their hidden and tireless service. The Diocese of Mangalore which has grown in leaps and bounds through the dedication of innumerable priests exalts in the Lord today with adding of five more priests with a prayer that they remain faithful to their vocation as “friends of Christ”, whom he has called by name, chosen and sent as witnessed in the rite of Ordination." Rev. Johnson Vincent Periera, one among the ordained said, "I am extremely glad to witness this great day of my life. I have been waiting and preparing for this day. A trillion thanks to God Almighty who made it possible." Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha thanked their parents, parish priests, formators, ministry guides and all those involved in their formation.
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Very Rev. Msgr Maxim L. Noronha, Vicar General, Very Rev. Victor George DSouza, Chancellor, Very Rev. Dr Ronald Serrao, Rector of the Seminary, Rev. Fr Alfred J Pinto, Rector of the Cathedral and a band of priests were present. Choir was led by the Rosario Church Choir group. Rev. Fr Vijay Machado, Director, DBCLC, Bajjodi animated the ordination ceremony. About the Newly Ordained Priests: Fr Johnson Denzil Pereira was born on 12 November 1993 in the family of Francis Pereira and Leena Pereira from Holy Family Church, Omzoor. He has an older brother and has a graduation in Science (BSc.) He did his regency at St Philomena College, Puttur and his diaconal ministry at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady. He completed his seminary formation at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu. Known for his studiousness and skills of management with a special talent of singing and music, his motto for his priestly life is: “to preach the Word and to reach the world.” (Mark 6:15). His gentleness and commitment may bring many
people to God and to believe in Christ. Fr Ivan Peter Cordeiro was born on 06 October 1992 in the family of Paul Cordeiro (Late) and Rita Cordeiro from St Peter Claver Church, Arva. He is the youngest among his four siblings and has completed his graduation in Commerce (B.Com). He did his regency at Pastoral Institute, Bajjodi and his diaconal ministry at St Antony Church, Kulur. He completed his seminary formation at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu. Known for his skills in agriculture and sports with an ardent desire to reach out to the least ones in the society, his motto is “to express the experience of God.” His dynamism and service mindedness may become an expression of God's experience to the people he will serve. Fr Vijay Monteiro was born on 03 March 1992 in the family of Francis Monteiro and Mercine Monteiro from Our Lady of Nativity Church, Banakal. He is the eldest among his three siblings and has completed his graduation in Arts (BA). He did his regency at Our Lady of Fathima Church, Miyapadavu and his
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diaconal ministry at Most Holy assigned, his inspirational motto is , Saviour Church, Agrar. He “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” completed his seminary formation (Luke 4:18). His dedication and at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu. vigilance in life may bear fruits of Known for his silent service and the Spirit in the vineyard of the Lord. dedication to work assigned, his Fr Vivian Nishanth Rodrigues was desired motto is, “to become hope born on 31 May 1993 in the family for the hopeless.” His docility and of Pius Rodrigues and Irene formidable faith may bring hope in D’almeida from St Thomas Church, the trying moments of life of others Kollangana. He is the eldest among thereby manifest the merciful face his 5 siblings and has completed his of Christ. graduation in Arts (BA). He did his Fr Vivek Deepak Pinto was born on regency at Our Lady of Mount 14 August 1993 in the family of Carmel Church, Shirthady and his Albert and Sevrine Pinto from diaconal ministry at Our Lady of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Mercy Church, Paneer. He Madanthyar. He is the second completed his seminary formation among his three siblings and has at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu. completed his graduation in Arts Known for his cheerful and warm (BA). He did his regency at Our Lady nature with leadership qualities, his of Dolours Church, Bela and his chosen motto is “to be the love of diaconal ministry at Holy Cross the crucified.” The heart of Jesus Church, Cordel. He completed his which was opened on the Cross to seminary formation at St Joseph’s enkindle selfless love in his heart Seminary, Jeppu. Known for his may communicate the same commitment and focus on the passionate love through his priestly meticulous completion of tasks ministry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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St Aloysius holds National Conference on Freshwater and Marine Fisheries in India
The department of Zoology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, organized a National Conference on “Freshwater and Marine Fisheries in India” on the 10th of May, 2022. Dr. A M Ramesh, the CEO of Karnataka Science and Technology Academy was the chief guest. Rev Dr Leo D’Souza SJ, the director of the Laboratory of Applied Biology presided over the programme. Principal, Rev Dr Praveen Martis, SJ,
was the guest of honour. Dr. KV Rao, the Director of Pilikula Regional Science Centre, Dr Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar and Mr. Hariprasad Shetty, Conference Secretary were on the dais. Dr Hemachandra Amin, HOD of the department of Zoology and the convener of the conference welcomed the gathering and highlighted the enormous contributions that fisheries and
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aquaculture have on India’s economy and the livelihood of its citizens. Mr. Ian Castelino introduced the keynote speaker Dr A M Ramesh, and elaborated on his background and achievements. The dignitaries inaugurated the event by introducing gold fish into the aquarium as a symbolic gesture. The chief guest, Dr A M Ramesh in his speech, shedded light on the importance of fisheries and the various challenges faced by the fishery industries. He also dwelled upon the sustainable goals and its
relevance to fisheries and also The Blue Revolution. Dr Ramesh also highlighted that the year 2022 has been declared by the UN as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture. Principal, Rev. Dr Praveen Martin, SJ in his address commended the department of Zoology for organising and executing conferences of high standards over the years. The Book of Abstract, which is a collection of various research papers that were to be presented during the conference, was inaugurated by Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza, SJ. In his presidential remarks, Dr Leo D’Souza addressed the issues concerning the fisher folk of Mangalore who are often sidelined and live a risky life. He spoke about the initiatives by the College
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Community Radio “Sarang” 107.8 sustainable ventures or projects FM for the welfare of the fisher folk. with proper mentoring, for the He also touched upon the projects coastal belt and wished the that could be started from the conference well. grants received by the college under Neola D’Souza compered the the Builder Project of the programme. Mr. Hariprasad Shetty Government of Karnataka to study proposed the vote of thanks. All the the various seaweed species of dignitaries were presented with coastal Karnataka. aquatic life portraits painted by the Dr Alwyn D’Sa, encouraged the students of the Department of students to come up with Zoology. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Athena Sports Day - 2022
Annual sports meet 2022, Athena institute of health sciences was organised on 13.05.2022 at Mangala stadium,Mangaluru. The Programme began at 9.00am with
the march past led by the college band followed by the athletes and all the batches of students of Athena institute of health sciences. The inaugural programme was
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done by the women category athletes of the were conducted. institutions and the There was an active torch signified the participation and spirit of true enthusiasm. The sportsmanship. Dr. winners were Ashith shettian honoured 1st, 2nd declared the sports and 3rd prizes with meet open, medals and followed by oath certificates. The taking ceremony. The chief guest vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs. wished good luck to the participants Viola Dsouza, Assistant lecturer and students gathering. Principal, delivered the vote of thanks, and Rev. Sr. Deepa Peter, in her speech the programme was compared by she encouraged the students for Ms. Femie D'Souza student of 3rd their participation and stressed on year Bsc nursing. The physical the success stories of many great education instructor Mr. Dayananda acheivers. Mada and Mr. Karunakaran were Total of 8 events , each for men and present during the proceedings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Mangaluru: 32nd Graduation Ceremony of FMHMC Held Pics: Stanley Bantwal Media Release
Mangaluru, May 14: The 32nd graduation ceremony of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College (FMHMC) was held on Saturday May 14 at Father Muller convention Centre Kankanady here. The programme was initiated with the grandiose procession of
graduates accompanied by the band and salutation with the guard of honour at the entrance of the Father Muller Convention Centre, Kankanady. The president of the programme Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore diocese and president of FMCI, chief guest Dr M Mohan Alva, chairman, Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, guest of honour Dr K R Janardanan Nair, president, Medical Assessment
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D’Souza, medical superintendent of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital Dr Girish Navada U K, convenor of graduation ceremony 2022 Dr Ranjan C Britto, were offered a solemn welcome with traditional Poornakumbha. The formal programme commenced by invoking the blessings of the almighty through a prayer song by the students at Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College. The august gathering was welcomed by Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho and was briefed about the health care services provided by Father Muller Charitable Institutions with motto of ‘Heal and Comfort’ for the past 141 years.He also highlighted the services rendered by Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College from the time of its inception in the year 1985 and mentioned that it is the only Homoeopathic Medical College under Rajiv Gandhi Universities of Health Sciences to be accredited by NAAC accreditation with ‘A’ grade. Dr ESJ Prabhu Kiran, principal, FMHMC then presented a descriptive Annual report of the activities of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and
Hospital for the academic year 2021-2022. Graduands were honoured and certificates were conferred by the guest of honour, Dr K R Janardanan Nair and chief guest Dr M Mohan Alva, which was followed by the administration of the oath led by principal Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran. Total of 99 BHMS students graduated on this occasion and 26 postgraduates were awarded with their MD(Hom) degree. Chief guest Dr M Mohan Alva, in his graduation message congratulated the graduates for completing their course from such a prestigious Institute. He urged the students to inculcate values such as empathy and compassion along with the degree bestowed today and to remember the homoeopathic physician’s oath forever. On behalf of the graduates Dr Ria Grace Devasia expressed her gratitude to the institutions. The guest of honour Dr K R Janardanan Nair in his message insisted the graduates to understand and learn the skill of individualisation, which is the key concept of homoeopathy, and motivated the budding
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homoeopaths to focus on research, which is the need of the hour. He also highlighted the functioning and importance of National Commission for Homoeopathy. Bishop of Mangalore diocese and president of FMCI honoured 8 UG rankholders and 9 PG rank holders declared by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for the overall BHMS examinations conducted from September 2017 to July 2021 and MD(Hom) examination held in July 2020 and November 2021. In total Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College has secured term wise 31 ranks in 1st year to 4th year BHMS and subject wise 127 ranks with the tally of 166 ranks. Dr Gayatri Krovvidi, MD(Hom Pharmacy) was honoured and presented with a memento for receiving the MD Scholarship 202122 by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) for ‘Quality M D Dissertations in Homoeopathy’. Dr Dania P Johnson (2015-16 Batch) was also honoured for securing gold medal declared by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for Highest aggregate
marks in BHMS examinations held from September 2016 to February 2020. ‘Dr Sumod Jacob Solomon Award’ sponsored by 6th Batch of Mullerians for the Best Outgoing Postgraduate student of 2018-19 batch was awarded to Dr Ancy George. Father Muller Charitable Institutions President’s Gold Medal for the Best Outgoing Undergraduate student BHMS – 2016-17 batch was awarded to Dr Cimna Thasneem T A. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangaluru diocese and president of Father Muller Charitable Institutions in his presidential address congratulated the Graduated Doctors and appreciated the achievements of students. He insisted the budding Homoeopaths to treat all the patients with utmost love and care. Fr Roshan Crasta, administrator, FMHMC&H proposed the vote of thanks.The graduation ceremony concluded with institution anthem and recession of the graduates and dignitaries. Dr Reshel Noronha and Dr Skandan S Kumar compeered the graduation ceremony A thanksgiving Eucharistic
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Udupi: Souharda Nadige-Sahabalve Convention gets massive response Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
“Some classes of society are trying to sow poisonous seeds in Udupi to disturb the peace and harmony here. But we will not let them to reap any benefit from it,” said Yogendra Yadav, human rights activist, at the Souharda Nadige-Sahabalve Convention programme. The programme was jointly organised by Sahabalve Udupi and Karnataka Progressive Associations Federation
on Saturday May 14, at Christian School ground here. Yogendra Yadav further said, “It is not important whether we will win or lose, but how and when we will be win is important. If we fail to win, we are not eligible to live here. We will fight until we secure a victory. “We will start spreading harmony
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right from Udupi, where some creatures are trying to disturbharmony. Some people are trying to divide this country, but we will unite them. They are trying to create two classes of citizens like owner and tenants. But all are equal according to the Constitution. “Hindi is not a national language. It is not mentioned in the Constitution. Kannada is as old as thousands of years. “Secularism means 'Sarva Dharma Samabhav', treating all religion equally. Right to equality, right to culture and right to religion. Respect each other’s religion. Secularism is not a gift of British, but a gift of our Constitution. “Someone is trying to portray himself as God, but God considers all together with no discrimination. They are issuing certificates on who is nationalist, loyalist and anti92 Veez Illustrated Weekly
nationalists. The country has existed since 5,000 years. It will be there even after us. Secularism is nothing but religion of this country. “Those who are creating spreading hatred among people in the society are anti- nationalists. Those who respect each other’s religion and believe in unity, are the true patriots. “We have the legacy of Basavanna and Gouthama Buddha and we have the Constitution with us,” he said. Sasikanth Senthil, a retired IAS officer, in his presidential address, said, “We should celebrate the 'idea of Indian' and brotherhood. Samarasya Nadige is the foundation for that celebration. We were keeping quiet by seeing these developments and that is the main problem. “There are people with two mind sets in the society. Some people do want any discrimination, and some want to create terror and hatred among public. But we should live in brotherhood. People who create differences exist in every religion. “As much as 70% of the population does not raise its voice against injustice. We should create a good
environment for our future generations. We should raise our voice and speak for future. We protect the soul of India. “Udupi is going to be very strong. Udupi has started responding against injustice. This work should be done through youths and help reach these ideas to the villages,” he said. Before the convention, a procession, ‘Samarasya Nadige’, was held from Martyrs memorial ground, Ajjarkad here. The procession commenced from Ajjarkad, passes through JodukatteCourt Road-Diana circle-Triveni Circle-Clock Tower-Kediyur HotelCity Bus stand road, back to service bus stand nearby road-Clock tower (left side) road-Triveni circle-Diana circle-old taluk office-Mission hospital and reached the ground from Mission hospital road. Dalit Sangarsha Samiti leaders Mavalli Shankar and R Mohanraj, farmers’ leader H R Basavarajappa, Chamarasa Mali Patil and Chukki Nanjundaswami, K Neela, women rights activist, Dr Belgaum Mohammed Sad, Muslim
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community leader, Sabiha Fhatima, sub-editor, Anupama monthly and Nazma Chikkanerale, youth activist, launched Samarasya Nadige. Beautiful tableaus of famous personalities like Narayana Guru, Dr B R Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Mother Theresa, Haji Habdullah, Madhav Mangala, and Dr TMA Pai were displayed in the procession. Cultural teams like Chande, Dollu kunitha, Kangilu, Dolu, Kerala Chende, seven coloured flags and people from across the state holding national flags participated in procession. Vinay Srinivas, Bahutva Karnataka delivered the keynote address. Popular singer M D Pallavi and team performed during the convention. Yasin Malpe, District Muslim Okkuta, also spoke at the programme. Several religious leaders from different community like Guru Basava Pattadevaru, Hiremath Samsthana, Balki, Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, Puthige Math, Jainul Ulama M Abdul Hamid Musliyar Mani, Khazi, Udupi,
Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, Fr Vargese Mar Makarios, bishop, Puttur Malankara Catholic Church, Dr Mathe Basavanjali Devi, Basavajnana Mandira, Mysuru, Basavaprakash Swamiji, Basava Dharma Peetha Belgaum, Bhanthe Mathe Maithri, Lokaratna Buddha Vihara, Bengaluru, Moulana Iftikar Ahmed Kasmi, president, Jamiyathul Ulemaye Hind Karnataka, Dr Pranavananda Swamiji, Ranibennur Math, Dr MSM, Abdul Rashid Sakhafhi Zaini Kamil, president, Sunni Yuva Jana sangha, Karnataka, Rev Dr Habert M Watson, principal, Karnataka Theological College, Maulana U K Abdul Azeez Darimi Chokkabettu, secretary, Karnataka Darimi Ulema okkoota, Fr Chethan Lobo, Udupi diocese, Jnani Balaraj Singh, Gurudvara, Manipal were present as guests. Sahabalve convention committee members like Amrith Shenoy, Fr William Martis, Balakrishna Shetty, Prof K Paniraj, Ibrahim Kota and others were also present. Veronica Cornelio hosted the program.
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