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June 2, 2022

People’s Favorite Doctor Couple, When They are in Need, Dr.Edward & Dr.Nelly Nazareth

People’s Favorite Doctor Couple, When They are in Need, Dr.Edward & Dr.Nelly Nazareth

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Dear readers:

We lost a dear and loving jovial friend Cyril G. Sequeira, CGS Taccode today.

It is hard to control the pain I felt as his close friend. I wanted to write an article about Dr. Edward Nazareth and my mind is not functioning properly today. I have published article written

by Ivan J. Saldanha Shet in “Mangalore Today.” Couple of pictures are not shown fully and I don’t know the reason why. Please pardon me.

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Poet Daniel Harkavy wrote a poem on the killings of 20 young school childrenand one teacher in Uvalde, Texas, USA on May 24, 2022.

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YE YE KATRINA KONKANI SUPER SHOW | ಯೆ ಯೆ ಕಾತ್ರಿ ನಾ ಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಸೊಪರ್ ಶೊ Presented

by Konkani Rakann Sanchalan and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Basrikatte. Pictures received just this week:

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PM Modi’s vain boasts: a critique (Philip Mudartha)

the world getting empty. I was talking to the US President, and he also raised this issue. I suggested that if WTO gives permission, India is ready to supply food stock to the world from tomorrow” he elaborated, recalling his telecon with Biden.

The man has a big and loud mouth, infamous for his attention-seeking boasts. I am referring to our PM Narendra Modi.

Speaking in his home state of Gujarat on 12 April 2022, he revealed that he has promised US President Joe Biden that India could feed the world.

“Food stock in different parts of the world is dwindling due to the war in Ukraine. The world is facing a new problem now, with the food stock of

Then he was in Copenhagen, Denmark where he donned his Vishvaguru hat once more on 4th May 2022. Speaking to an adoring crowd of right-wing Hindu diaspora he explained: “India has helped the world during the difficult time and sent medicines to many countries so that we do not remain behind in

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humanitarian work during the crisis.” Further he said, India has offered food grains to save the world from hunger.

A week later, India banned wheat exports. In a notification issued on 13th May 2022, government said “it would still allow exports for letters of credit that have already been issued and on the request from countries that are trying ‘to meet their food security needs’.”

The policy flipflop came just days after saying it was targeting record shipments this year, as a scorching heatwave curtailed output and local prices hit an all-time high amid strong export demand. Prior to the ban, India was targeting to ship out a record 10 million tons during FY2022-23.

The knee-jerk decision: The knee-jerk decision to ban wheat exports came after the government failed to purchase enough wheat for its massive food security program. It could mop up only about 18 million tons compared with nearly 44 million tons last year. That was

largely due to buoyant exports and a lower harvest following an unusually hot March impacting yields. Rising food inflation also pushed it to take a U-turn.

In April, food prices surged 8.4% year-on-year, while overall retail inflation climbed to an eight-year high. Wholesale wheat prices rose

by 10.7% in April, maintaining double-digit growth since November last year. Wheat prices in India have risen to a record high, in some spot markets to as high as 25,000 rupees per metric ton, versus the government’s fixed minimum support price of 20,150 rupees.

In FY2020-21, wheat production for India was about 108 million tons.

The government was expecting production of 111 million tons this year. Though the government revised its estimate to 105 million

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tons, experts estimate that the output might drop to 95 million tons. The rising wheat prices in the spot markets suggest that the traders have their pulse on the wheat market statistics better than the government pundits.

Eat rice and not chapatis: Besides the export ban, the

families will likely purchase it from the market, driving prices higher,” say market analysts.

Also, Indians do not eat wheat but buy it to grind into flour from which unleavened chapatis are cooked just in time for a family meal. According to wheat flour experts, good quality wheat to flour yield in 770 gm/Kg. Due to heat wave, wheat quality is affected and this year the yield is expected to be 720gm/Kg. On account of this, the wheat flour prices are expected to be 110% over and above the increase in wheat prices.

Fiasco after another fiasco:

government also reduced the allocation of wheat under the food subsidy program and substituted a chunk of it with public stocks of rice, which are in surplus. About 11 million tons of wheat saved this way is likely to be used to cool market prices later or for government-togovernment exports which are exempted from the ban. “But it won’t be easy to tinker with diets. If subsidized wheat isn’t available,

1. The November 2016 demonetization with less than 4 hours’ notice which led to nation-wide chaos outside banks.

2. The Covid fiasco: Modi bragged about how India, the world’s pharmacy, will save humanity. But a vicious outbreak of the delta variant forced it to backtrack. By 31 March 2022, India’s share of the global vaccine trade was just 2.3%. Just as with the

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pandemic, the ripples of New after hundreds of farmers’ lives Delhi’s wheat flip-flop are were lost. being felt internationally.

4. I am waiting to add to this list, 3. The farm laws and their repeal which might not take long.

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Care of the Aged: Current Trends Mangalore

and

Kanara,

are

proliferating and these demand

accepted places where the aged, the

payment/fees and a hefty sum too.

older members of our families want

But, Perhaps in kindness to aged

to be when life's sun sets, causes for

parents and relatives those working

this are several. So, for a long time

outside

now the aged and ailing

of the

adequately and ensure their aged

community in the region are in

get fair treatment and facilities in

higher numbers, while most young

their last days. Though the children

people go out and overseas to earn

pay as per demand and needs,

a better livelihood. Thus it is the

there is no well managed institution

are

willing

to

pay

older folks and ailing that stay back in homes.

With a very changed

scenario and with better incomes from outside, the recent trend that is observed is that "Homes for the Aged"

"Aged

care

centres"

"Palliative Care" "Home Medical care" and "Day Care", are rapidly

as such perhaps. Also, overseeing

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and monitoring are 'hush-hush', behind the scenes goings-on and faulty systems are a common observation. There should be a properly

constituted

empowered

and

independent

monitoring advisory body to ensure fairness and security,

also the

responsible members of the family

must be appropriately consulted, involved in matters of operations of these paying institutions for the aged. Old Age illness and ill will is a wide open matter for all; as long as age is faced by humans at the end of life it's a most critical time. This article is put together in a fair and positive

true

definitely not

scenario

and

is

to disparage or

denigrate efforts of any specific institution or system. The thumb rule should be such institutions must lean towards 'wellness' and NOT 'illness'. There is always a request

for

information

from

various levels.

These days, quite a few aged and ailing folk supported by family, opt

for preferred compromise of 'Old age institutions' and live in these institutions paying as per demand, to be cared for, as they are unable to fend for themselves adequately.

So, it is necessary that there should be

good

monitoring places.

documenting

practices

in

and

these

But, when the aged are

helpless and too ill to be aware or

control their own affairs and are in bed and unable to move around, their plight becomes pathetic - this is so also for many in their own homes at the hands of

family

members. Exploitation of the weak is universally seen everywhere. The solution to this is not simple to find and is still a conundrum awaiting a solution that is not an easy matter.

Supportive family members can not pay and also be on the spot.

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Yet, There are several institutions in

touch and kindness and these have

and around Mangalore and Udupi

no guarantee in a commercial environment and corruption is often present in different degrees of application at all levels. An efficient, sympathetic

and

systematic

overseeing and control is essential at every stage, 'control' is the watch word. and so on, some run run by religious

On the other hand, the personnel

groups of the community,

as a

responsible are under tremendous

humane service to cater to the

pressure and stress and need a

needy aged and ailing, making an effort to provide reasonable and good service and facility and ensure

a quality of life that is not easy to secure. But, the chain is always as strong as the weakest link - and

human frailty and human weakness is

often

reflected

in

the

management and personnel in all kinds of ways that are probably impossible to list, control and curtail. The human element is always a very powerful factor in operating care services that need compassion,

empathy,

human

proper

humane

HR

system

providing a good compensation and

a

considerate

working

environment which will allow a

good result for the giver and the receiver. got

These aspects have not

a proper

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perspective and

regulation generally and proper

monitored care, sick, helpless, aged

qualified, trained manpower too is

people need wherever they are.

rare. In the present scenario to

There is a vital need to ensure this is

attain needed levels of efficiency,

in place,

caring and concern is a tall order of

competent manner . Underage,

working. Those engaged in this field

unsuited and juvenile elements who

of care-giving need a very special

want only to make a quick buck and

package and profile to be efficient

are not really interested in care

and successful. The Government

should never be employed or

and

tolerated.

laws

have

to

be

very

in a

very able and

Those involved in this

considerate, impartial and strict

field deserve very careful and

watchdogs at the same time. It is

generous

seen now some elements and touts

Personal safety and security is

are exploiting the situaltion and

always at stake due to close

there

proximity

is

human

childlabour,

moral

trafficking, issues

and

disorganisation generally without

consideration

and

easy

too.

access,

credentials of caregivers must be open to needed scrutiny.

proper regulation and the worst sufferers in the end are the ill and

*** Often it can be observed that

aged who pay on all counts and are

very attractive services and facilities

exploited without mercy.

showcased are offered at the start, gradually though fees and costs

Some specific general points to

increase they are nicely withdrawn

consider and introspect :

and

transferred

for

Management/Workers.

Most

practical

considerations importance

will of

specific prove

trained

use

by

Old age

homes today for many reasons are

the

good money spinners and sources

and

for gain. Clients who are wealthy,

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have no close family, or have folks

residents. Lack of awareness and

abroad

planning makes it unsuitable for the

are carefully selected for

admission.

This results in good

aged and sick - geriatric food and

profit

those

care is an exclusive subject.

for

running

such

The

institutions. Often big donations,

food normally planned is meant for

costly

illegal

the Staff/Workers. It can be seen the

gratification are demanded / given

vegetables selected are not so right,

by the well to do and their folk get

oil, spices, salt and such condiments

better

are

gifts,

and

treatment

such

in

some

far

from

the

desired

circumstances, those with limited

proportions. Understandably, it is

means get no value or respect.

NOT

Seldom the family guardians are

health issues such as diabetes,

able to follow-up/monitor care that

digestion,

actually reaches the residents. Often

and so on, hence food is avoided by

care is needed systematically for a

the aged and sick which creates

fairly well and aged person to

more health issues and weakness

continue with an active life, in such

and so on. It is necessary that a

circumstances

monitoring body look into the food

the

management

meant for the aged with gastric, BP, immobility

must see and accept the peculiar

served as far as

possible and

needs as a choice of necessity. The

feedback be obtained from the

created feeling that people come to

users.

Old Age Homes only to die must be changed - make their quality of life

*** The Management must be

positive.

effectively seen to be present on the spot and be available to the

*** It may be observed in many old

residents to check and monitor

age institutions, the food is seldom

matters and needs adequately and

catered for the good of the aged

sympathetically with consideration

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and understanding, consistently. It

activities and desires - it is a

is not a spare time assignment;

wholesome

Clear attention and priority must be

committed duty. It will result in long

given

term

to

commitment

and

dedicated

blessings

or

and curses.

dedication. Superiority and ruling

Management should be monitored

with 'an iron hand'

to

others

concerning

ensure

that

they

are

not

while for personal and

attending to their personal/private

themselves, following the rules and

and favoured activities without

law is absent. Compassion, equality

contributing to their responsible

and kindness for those managing

tasks. Those who do not meet the

old age institutions and matters is

required parameters must be re-

primary and indispensable on all

motivated or asked to leave if they

counts and can not be excused or

are not sufficiently serious.

tolerated for any and every reason.

Transparency, openness in every

*** Outsourcing tasks of caring and

possible

among

supporting the aged and sick has

stakeholders and members is a

become too rampant and this is not

must on oath possibly.

a

matter

place

for

Responsibilities

***

Truth,

uprightness,

moral

standards,

promptness

such of

gimmicks.

Management

and staff or even temporary care

and

givers must be well defined and

integrity are indispensable in a

taken seriously and answerability

person who manages/works in such

given all weight to avoid improper

institutions of care. It is not for the

treatment of aged people who can

selfish weak hearted inattentive

not express themselves. 'Johnny

definitely,

sparetime

come Johnny go' is not to be

occupation, while devoting main

tolerated, proper undertaking must

energies and time to extraneous

be given. It is not a place for

not

a

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youngsters to while away their time

to the workers than what is given

in

to

caring

and

entertaining

the

paying

residents.

No

themselves and suitable discipline

consideration or concern is shown

must be enforced. Use of mobile

generally to the aged and ill

phones

residents.

must

follow

accepted

protocol.

***

Various factors cause the

*** very significant is there is no

residents/aged and ill and their

regulation or agreement on the

guardians/family to fear voicing

quantum

of

their objections to vital matters.

and

There is good reason for this as

compensation paid and so on. A

unseen the brunt of the anger of the

mutually suitable legal agreement

management will be borne by the

between institution and resident is a

helpless resident at critical times.

must. In many case scenarios,

The family representatives must

services are as per whims, fancies

suitably in proper manner/form use

and convenience of management

the right means to register their

without any systematic approach

views where needed and seek

and totally at the will and pleasure

redressal. Suitable ways and means

of the management without any

must

answerability

suggestion

and

entitlement

for

quality/type the

or

fees

supervision

be

provided

like

box/register

or

say an

whatsoever. All workers including

observation register which must be

those paid by the aged residents are

responded to in a time bound

purely under the command for

manner. Sadly in free institutions

personal

too

causes

of

the

proper

treatment

and

Management, and misuse is the

consideration is often ignored and

result.

Causing attention and

people are not treated with human

importance more prominently given

respect. These are very normal civil

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procedures and are rarely used in

by automated systems and robots,

these institutions. It must be clearly

also ethunasia is being introduced

understood that paying residents

in some nations already - will such

have certain legal and customary

a situation come about for us. In a

rights and management should

place that is ruled by so many

respect and never ignore.

advanced and committed religions

and living humans be faced by ***

Finally

great

attention and

automation and ethunasia one day?

care as is the need in all matters of

life

are

'Attitude

and

Communication' There have to be

On a more positive note, let us here

proper norms and regulations so

get an overview of two random

that inmates are

institutions, locally here, that

NOT treated as prisoners with no

making fair efforts to establish and

rights. Even in prisons there are very

provide a balanced service in this

stringent laws that govern the rights

regard and the people who need

and the minimal standards. The

these

higher echelons of the institution

provided information :

services,

according

are

to

management should not usurp any

thing that is the right of occupants

****

too

Nursing Care Unit :

and

in

such

cases

clear

KARUNALAYA . Geriatric Lombard

information and understanding and

Memorial (Mission) Hospital, Udupi

alternatives must be laid down and

inaugurated its Geriatric Nursing

clearly allocated. In the absence of

Care Unit on October 29, 2021. It is

human

an independent unit situated in the

consideration

and

availability we see in some low

Mission

populated

countries

Korangarapady, Udupi. It can take

comatose aged and ill are cared for

about 20 residents and is staffed by

advanced

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Hospital

Campus

in

trained nurses with regular visits by

Unfortunately about a decade ago

doctors

Hospital,

this prestigious institution was on

Udupi. Most of the residents have

the verge of closure. It was at this

some form of medical or nursing

time in 2014 that Dr Sushil Jathanna

problems and some are even bed

took over as the Director of the

ridden.

hospital. Dr Sushil Jathanna is not

from

Mission

only a physician but an experienced hospital administrator who was formerly the Chief Executive of NHS

Cambridge in the UK. He is also instrumental in establishing two hospitals in Mangalore. Since he took over the hospital, it has not only been revived but also been transformed into a well known multispeciality hospital in Udupi. It also runs several educational institutions such as Nursing and Paramedical courses

with

over

300

students

now

studying in the institutions.

The Geriatric Nursing Care Unit was Background : Lombard Memorial (Mission) Hospital was established

in the year 1923 by Dr Eva Lombard.

Since then it has grown and has become a premier hospital in Udupi.

established in this centenary year, of the Mission Hospital with a view to focus on services that cater to the needs of the marginalized people of and

hence

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the

elderly

got

consideration. They already run a

stroke and the relatives cannot

senior

provide adequate nursing care at

citizens

home

called

'Sahajeevana' for the elderly where accommodation

and

food

home.

is

provided for the senior citizens who are mobile. 'Karunalaya' will cater to

the needs of the elderly who have medium to long term medical and nursing care needs. In future there is

planned a Palliative Care Centre in Udupi.

The main purpose of the Geriatric Nursing Care Unit is to provide medium to long term medical and nursing care for those patients unable to be cared for at home but those

who

do

not

need

hospitalization. Our values are to

provide that care with utmost love, compassion and dedication. Our focus is on the quality of care to our residents that is affordable to the families. Residents are mainly senior citizens although in exceptional circumstances we will take younger patients who for example have suffered a

Services provided in Karunalaya : Karunalaya is a home away from home

for

elderly

people

with

medium to long term nursing and medical

care needs. We provide

general ward beds and also a few semi special and special rooms.

There are round the clock trained

nurses and doctors from Mission hospital.

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Non

vegetarian

and

vegetarian food is also provided and special dietary needs are also provided.

Karunalaya

is

easily

accessible and visits are encouraged from the relatives and friends to provide for a homely atmosphere.

It is also under supervision by a senior manager and an experienced

Karunalaya is a service offering of

Sisters.

medium to long term medical and

nursing care from the prestigious Lombard

Memorial

(Mission)

Hospital well known for its nursing services. The Home is situated in the Mission

Hospital

campus

in

Korangrapady. Its main objective is high quality service to the elderly in

an affordable and ethical manner, Dr Sushil Jathanna said. Karunalaya means a Home of Compassion and

it truly lives up to its name. For further information please contact Mr Rohi Rathnaker on 8197567525. **** Easy Home Services to Senior Citizens : Khushi Homecare Nursing Service C/O Kulai Diagnostic Centre,

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Managlore 35 Veez Illustrated Weekly

of

India,

Kulai,

Hospital Mangalore in 1997. He

observed

that

Nursing

is

one

essential service and profession to serve the needy people, specially the aged and suffering. His concern

drew him towards the sad plight of poor patients in Govt Hospitals who could not

afford anything and

began to assist them with good will supported by others.

He thus

devised and went into 'Homecare' for the needy and it proved a pillar

to start this service. After that some from a professional circle of friends supported and nurtured Mr.Jagadeesha Moolya, the key Manager of this organisation, with a rural background , said that he did

General Nursing and Midwifery Diploma courses at Govt Wenlock

services

and it spread and expanded. So in 25 years of service, guidance with ethics and sincerity he worked hard and gathered a dedicated team.

Today professional Nursing service with the name of "Khushi Homecare

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Experience,

Specialized

with

Homecare Nursing set up has been a boon for many.

Homecare Nursing Service is made up of :

Professional Satisfaction,

Localized professional service for satisfaction of clients. Better serves economically backward people and

senior citizens, a Community service and an economical set up. Services include : Homecare Nursing Service, Geriatric (Oldage) care, Chronically ill patients(Bedridden) care, Wound dressing,

IV

Cauterization,

fluids,

Injections,

Feeding

tube

insertion, Bowel wash, and so on.

Nursing assistant services, Lab test blood

sample

collection,

Comfortable living set up for a bedridden Nursing Service" is well recognised to cater to a specific band of clients with satisfaction and confidence.

Upgrading with a B.Sc degree in

Nursing to improve the profile of services with

hands-on Nursing

patient

at

home,

Nursing care education to the family member for a sick or old age, Periodical Home visit of regular monitoring

BP and Blood sugar

etc.... Evidence based nursing care.

Medical information to the people, Helping hand to the economically

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backward and senior citizens in their

increased tremendously from 32

ill health.

years at Independence. Of the 70

Contact : Khushi Homecare

years of life expectancy on average

Nursing

Service

.

Email:

nursinghelpline@gmail.com.

at least 10 years is spent with ill health and disabilities.

+919945048138,

+919481324138.

Nurse

India

Finally, society is changing with an

Guide

increasing number of young people

<nursinghelpline@gmail.com>

migrating from Mangalore and

Udupi to other cities in India and There are several reasons why India

abroad in search of jobs and

is seeing an increasing need for

education. This means the children

Geriatric Care.

Increasing number

of elderly people are no longer able

of elderly people over the age of 60

to look after their elderly parents

years is the main factor. Currently,

when

there are at least 14 crore senior

nursing care. Hence the need for

citizens in India. It is estimated that

well

in the next 10 years it will be at least

institutions to provide care for these

20 crores aged persons over the age

vulnerable people. There is urgent

of 60. This puts a heavy burden on

need to streamline and organise an

families as nursing care and trained

all around monitored service with

people to look after elderly people

Govt too giving a proper support to

in the community is not practical. It

bring all matters in this regard to

is also true that as people get older

ethical working in-depth.

the

medical

disabilities

also

problems increase.

they

need

defined

medical

and

and

organised

and The

( NOTE : The Author in mentioning

average life expectancy of an India

the above two institutions does not

is now around 70 years which has

support or recommend as such.

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These two are only mentioned here

is pointed out here. - Compiler.)

to give an idea of the institutional potential at different ends in the context of information. There are many Old Age Homes established and getting ready and these may be

found through usual means and assessed

for

suitability

by

individuals. No particular institution

- Compiled : Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

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Multicoloured Personality: Fr. Colman de Souza SJ. with zeal, Parish Priest with humility,

Province Treasurer with a smile, builder without civil engineering, lover of Tiatr, Kantar, and Marathi plays, and fan of football at all seasons. He loved to act and sing It is not an easy task for anyone, to

write a tribute of a Jesuit priest with multicoloured personality like that of Fr. Colman de Souza. With his simplicity of life wearing a Khadi Kurta and a cotton sling bag on his shoulders he was a Missionary filled

Konknni songs, switched his speech from Konknni to Marathi, Hindi,

English,

including

conversational

a

sentences

few in

Portuguese and Kannada. He never

got tired to tell interesting jokes and anecdotes and

to entertain his

friends and others. He was at home

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with people of different regions,

papers from Maharashtra Sahitya

religions, languages, and cultures.

Parishad, Pune. At Baroda he did B.A. (1974-77) from The Maharaja

Fr. Colman’s parents Martin and

Sayajirao University. For Regency he

Florie

from

was at Loyola High School Margão

Ucassaim, Bardes, Goa. His father

(1973-74) and St. Paul’s High

was working and residing with his

School Belgavi (1977-78). For his

family at Maymyo, Burma (now

Theology he was once again at JD

Myanmar). Hence, Colman was born

(1978-81). While doing theology,

on 17th February 1946 at Maymyo.

instead

Colman has a twin brother Fintan

comfortable

who

Dy.

Nobili College, he preferred to stay

Superintendent of Goa Police. After

with his three companions in a

completing his S.S.C. at St. Britto

single room in the nearby slum of

High

Colman

Ramwadi to experience the life of

joined the Goa-Pune Province of the

the poor and marginalized people.

Society of Jesus on 21st June 1966.

This tough experience helped him

His was the first batch of novices

to develop a sensitive heart towards

(1966-68) at the newly constructed

the subaltern, to appreciate and

Xavier

Training

College

(XTC),

love them. He was ordained as a

Desur,

Belgavi

District.

After

Priest on 20th April 1981 at the

de

has

Souza

retired

school,

were

as

a

Mapusa,

of

staying

in

theologate

De

Papal

at XTC, he went to Pune to do

Throughout

Philosophy (1969-73)

trained himself to do pastoral work

Jnana

Deep (JD), Pune. While doing his

his

Chapel,

of

completing his Juniorate (1968-69) at

Seminary

the

Pune.

formation

he

in the rural areas.

Philosophy side by side he also completed

the

Visharad

He served as an Assistant Parish

examination of two years with six

Priest (1981-84) and later as Parish

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Priest (1995-98) at the Milagres

Parish Priest (2016-2020) at St.

Church Halkarni, Kolhapur District,

Ignatius Church, Sangargalli, Belgavi

Maharashtra. He was the Parish

District. Here he took the keen

Priest (1984-1995) at the Milagres

interest to start the St. Paul’s English

Church, Khanapur, Belgavi District

Medium Primary School to cater to

and at the St. Ann’s Church (1998-

the need of local students of the

2006), Harnai, Ratnagiri District of

neighbouring villages. and built a

Maharashtra. Both these places he

spacious school building. Finally, he

built new lovely Parish Residences

served as the Assistant Parish Priest

for priests. While serving as the

(2020-January

Parish

Milagres

Priest

at

Khanapur

he

completed his M.A. in Sociology as

2022)

Church,

at

the

Ratnagiri,

Maharashtra.

an external student in 1988. Such was his zeal for learning. He went to

When he completed 50 years in the

Kodaikanal

Society of Jesus,

for

his

Tertianship

the

Superior

training and pronounced his final

General in his congratulatory letter

vows on 05th November 1992.

dated 12th June 2016 wrote: “The

From 2006 to 2013 he served as the

preponderant element that stands

Province Treasurer of Goa Province

in in the biodata on your apostolic

at Panaji. Though he had no formal

engagements

training in finance management and

interest you have shown in the

accounts

this

sphere of pastoral ministry… With a

responsibility with great dedication.

palpably pro-people orientation in

In the year 2014 for four months, he

your apostolic preferences, it is not

went for sabbatical to Philippines

surprising

for a short course in Pastoral

missioned you to diverse places to

Theology. He served as the Assistant

carry out pastoral duties. Being

Parish Priest (2014-2016) and as

close to people in their need,

he

handled

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is

that

the

your

profound

Superiors

travails and adversities as well as in

about his sickness, he took it in a

their fulfilling moments and joyful

positive way and lived till the end

events,

the

with his usual cheerfulness. With his

sustainable energy to carry out your

cheerfulness he left this world

mission with renewed vigour and

peacefully on 25th May 2022

interest. The practical proficiency

afternoon at Xavier Residence, Alto

you

your

Porvorim. Funeral will be held at Hily

characteristic persistence in local

Family Church, Alto Porvorim at

languages of Konkani, Marathi and

4.00 p.m. on 26th May.

Hindi facilitated you meaningful

May Fr. Colman enjoy the company

contacts and interactions with the

of inmates of heaven and join in

people in the parishes. The basic

their song of praise.

provided

acquired

you

with

friendly and affable disposition that you possess easily draws Jesuits to be in your company and to be part of the enlivening conversation that you often initiate.”

As he was serving at the Milagres

Church,

Ratnagiri,

he

was

discovered with the killer disease cancer. For better care and rest, he was sent to Xavier Residence, Alto

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Udupi:”We Protect

must and

Preserve, Promote

Environment to Save Mother Earth”-Bishop Gerald Lobo

Quoting “Laudato Si”, the Encyclical of Pope Francis issued few years ago, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo said that we must preserve, protect and promote environment in order to save the Mother Earth for the future generations. As we take care of our own mothers so also we should take care of the Mother Earth and save her from environmental degradation. There are various ways by which we can preserve, protect

and promote environment. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo made these observations while speaking at the prize distribution function held by Sampada on Saturday, 28 May 2022 at 10 am at the Mother of Sorrows Church hall. Prizes were distributed to the winners who had taken part in the competition based on the

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theme ‘Laudato Si’-Let us Save the Mother Earth”.

The programme was inaugurated

by Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo by lighting the lamp along with Fr. Reginald Pinto-Director of Sampada and Fr. Royson Fernandes-Editor of the Diocesan Fortnightly ‘Uzwaad’.

In his introductory and welcome address, Fr. Reginald Pinto narrated the background of organizing the competition on environmental issues. Since February 2021, Fr. Reginald Pinto wrote a series articles on environmental issues and making an appeal to individuals, families, institutions, associations and self-help groups to take up these issues and participate in the competition.

These articles of Fr. Reginald Pinto published in “Uzwaad” were collected by Fr. Royson Fernandes in the form of a book.

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Kiran Chalawadi is one of the 3L students from his KG days. His

father is a physically challenged person and mother works as a casual labourer in her village due to

paucity of work.

From KG to 7th standard Kiran studied at Goa. From 8th to 10th he studied at Don Bosco School, Navanagar, Hubli. He is good at works with his hands but not too good in theoretical concepts. Yet, he secured 73% in tenth standard examination of April 2022! I was really surprised and overwhelmed by his performance.

He is determined to pursue his further studies in Automobile Engineering sector only. Seeing his interest and determination, yesterday on 23rd May on the Birthday of my late mother, I got him admitted to K.L.E. Society’s Smt. C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic for three years course in Diploma of Automobile Engineering (AE). K.L.E. is a name as far as educational

institutions are concerned in Karnataka. It runs 270 plus known institutions in every discipline in Karnataka and certain parts of South Maharashtra. Getting an admission for Kiran in K.L.E's college itself was a miracle due to the intercession of my mother.

There were many official documents to be submitted to complete the process of admission. The entire formality was completed by God’s grace today (24th) by noon.

Wherever I went the officials were really cooperative. The Principal, Head of the Department of AE, and office staff Of the Polytechnic College were exceptionally friendly and cooperative to the fullest. For the first time, I experienced such a friendly and total cooperation in an educational institution.

The annual fee is rupees thirty five thousand, excluding the exam fees.

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thousand only! For me it was really a second miracle and a gift from my late mother.

Kiran was the first student to enroll for AE Diploma in the college.

persons, his own hard work, and my guidance and supervision, he will shine in his academic career as a student and value based person.

May God bless Kiran with His showers of blessing.

Classes from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. will resume from July. From Monday to Saturday Kiran has to travel by two buses approximately 24 kms from his home to college and vice versa.

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Guest Lecture on ‘Tuberculosis’

The department of Microbiology along with Youth Red Cross Unit, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organised a guest lecture on the topic Tuberculosis by

Dr Veena Jasmine Pinto, Associate Professor, Department Of General Medicine, Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru on Tuesday 24 May 2022 in St Agnes College

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risk factors, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. She also clarified the queries related to tuberculosis.

Around 400 students benefited from this programme. Leenya welcomed the gathering, Sinchana introduced the resource person, Keerthi proposed the vote of thanks and Vaishnavi compered the programme. Mrs Vidya Patali, Head, Department of Microbiology and Mrs Prajwal Rao convenor, YRC coordinated the programme.

Faculty members and final year Auditorium at 2 p.m. She students of Commerce, Arts and enlightened the students on various BBA were present for the aspects of Tuberculosis like the programme. The programme ended types and stages of tuberculosis, at 4 p.m.

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St

Aloysius

holds

National

Conference

on

Mathematical Modeling in Food and Agriculture

The Department of Postgraduate

Studies

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Engineering, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru in association with KSTA, Government of Karnataka, jointly organized a National Conference titled ‘Mathematical Modeling in Food and Agriculture' at Fr. L.F. Rasquinha Hall of the College. This programme was sponsored by MRPL,

Mangalore.

Dr M Vijayakumar, Hon’ble Vicechancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed-tobe) University, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest. Sri Shashikumar Thimmaiah, Founder and Director, Agri Process Innovations & Technologies (APIT), Bengaluru, was the guest of honour. Rev. Dr

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Praveen Martis, SJ, Principal, presided over the programme. Dr

Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar, Dr Adarsha Gowda, HoD of Food Science, Ms.

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Shetty,

HoD

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Mathematics were present on the dais.

Chief Guest, Dr M Vijayakumar in his address emphasized the need for skill-based education and stressed the importance of programming languages in today's world.

Students should cultivate the knowledge of multidisciplinary much more than curriculum. He briefed about ASK - Attitude, Skill and Knowledge. He further said, the EQ is more important than IQ for employability.

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, in his speech, congratulated the organisers for holding such a meaningful national conference. He said that, for a successful career, only 20% IQ and 80% EQ is required.

He also explained the mathematical applications in day-to-day life.

Addressing the gathering, Sri Shashikumar Thimmaiah explained how mathematics is applied in food

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science. He also briefed how we can the same block. find solution to real time problem Deeya Sequeira, student of M.Sc. using mathematics.

Mathematics compered the During the conference, there was a programme. Ms Anupriya Shetty National Level exhibition of welcomed the gathering. Dr Mathematical Models for the Shubhalakshmi introduced the Food/Agricultural Sector an ‘The Chief Guest. Dr Adarsha Gowda Math of Food' on 26th May 2022 in proposed the vote of thanks.

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Wedding is celebration, Marriage is bonding, Family is happiness

Arranged weddings sounds bizarre in this digital world. Love marriages are gaining speed, but happy family is the key to cheerful life.

Dancy and Harold D’Souza are a living role model of a happy arranged marriage. True to believe, Dancy and Harold are celebrating 10,227 days which is 1,456 weeks, or

336 months, i.e. 28 years of joyful marriage journey on May 29, 2022.

They were happily married on May 29, 1994.

Marlene and Russ O’Brien, parishioners of Saint Saviour Church, Cincinnati, Ohio spoke, “Two special people are celebrating 28 years of marriage on May 29th,

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2022. Harold and Dancy D’Souza are an inspiration and beautiful example of a loving couple to all of us in Cincinnati, Ohio USA. Our family came to know this couple and their two boys when they joined our Saint Saviour Catholic Church

parish. As our friendship grew, we learned of their faith, love and courage for each other as they struggled to be free of a work trafficker. Harold is such a devoted husband and father that he literally put his life on the line for his wife and children. Dancy is his support and champion. We have been blessed to share our culture, our faith, and our families with each other.

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For my part, I truly marvel at the devotion and commitment Harold and Dancy have for each other. As a very independent thinking American woman, I am in awe of their story of an arranged marriage that has blossomed into such a beautiful love story.

Happy Anniversary and God Bless, Harold and Dancy”. Love, Marlene and Russ O’Brien and family N. S. Loomba from New Delhi Ex-

Vice President of NUWUD Ltd. shared; “Summer of 1990-91 saw my colleague Vijay Motwani and myself camping in Ahmedabad for the selection of our Sales & Marketing team in Gujarat. After meeting several candidates for the post of Area Sales Manager we were struck by the raw appeal, grit, and courage of Harold who was then if my memory does not play tricks selling Televisions.

That day we embarked on a journey which has been one of the major milestones in the history of Wood Substitutes – Specifically MDF (Medium Density Fiber) in Western

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and UK markets the State fast emerged as one of the single largest volume generators nationally.

Driven by the huge enthusiasm, hard work, dedication and above all the Gujarat Team Work with the distributor/dealer network and company sales force and office staff under Harold’s leadership.

India.

Due to the large number of architects & Interior Designers in Gujarat having had exposure to US

Was my privilege to see Harold set up a beautiful home in one of the modern condominiums of Ahmedabad with a swank swimming pool. Then arrived the day of May 29, 1994 when Harold and Dancy were joined in matrimonial bliss. Dancy gave him greater strength, impetus and courage to scale new heights in his career.

When October 1995 saw me leave the NUWUD MDF Family, there were only few team members Nationally who stood by my side – Harold D’Souza in the forefront with my secretary Rita Dhir, S. Dey, and Sayed Haq. Harold gave my wife and me one of the best farewells any corporate

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manager can dream of hosting our flight tickets and hotels stay and what a farewell party with all NUWUD distributors and sales force of Gujarat, Daman, Diu, Silvassa.

Harold and Dancy saw, faced and overcame a journey of raw courage and success, spoke N. S. Loomba.

Bradly and Rohan are the pillars of our cheerful family life. Behind every smiling man is a caring, understanding, and affectionate lady, said Harold D’Souza Sister Therese DelGenio, Sisters of Mount Notre Dame de Namur shared her personal feelings; “My first encounter with this amazing couple was a horrible, yet GRACED experience.

Let me explain. When I moved to Cincinnati, my religious community and I committed ourselves to learn about and to work toward eradicating human trafficking in any form, but especially labor and sex trafficking. We enlisted the support of eight other religious orders who

met regularly for on-going education. It was to such a meeting, that a social worker brought Harold and Dancy to share their story and to give “a face to local labor trafficking.”

They spoke with such honesty about the abuse they and their two little boys experienced at the hands of a ruthless trafficker who even hired someone to assassinate Harold! I was moved to tears at hearing what each suffered and was amazed at the many ways Harold and Dancy supported each other throughout the ordeal while doing their best to care for and to protect their sons.

As soon as they were freed from their trafficker, Dancy and Harold volunteered their services at their parish church and inculcated the value of volunteering to help others into their sons. They have grown into such remarkable men, so gifted and generous.

It came as a surprise to me later on to learn that Harold and Dancy were in an arranged marriage. I realized that such good-hearted, talented, spiritual people had moved beyond

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“an arrangement” to a deep, loving together, celebrated and cried and faithful relationship. I was together because the bond GRACED by their story, their between the two of them is so creation of a stable family life, their STRONG that it is ever inclusive. I devotion to Bradly and Rohan, and am so GRACED to be a part of their especially, their friendship with me family and to have them be an and my religious community. integral part of the Sisters of Notre Over the years, we have worked Dane de Namur. together to end human trafficking, Happy 28th Anniversary, Dancy and but Harold and Dancy have taken Harold!!! May your love of and care their story and hope to a national, for each other continue to grow and even international level. We have be richly blessed! prayed together, shared meals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Inauguration of Karavali Milana – 16th JAAI – South Zone Jesuit Alumni Congress at SAC

The inauguration of the 2-day Karavali Milana which is the 16th South Zone Jesuit Alumni Congress hosted by St Aloysius College Alumni Association (SACAA) was held on the 27th May, 2022 in the LF Rasquinha Hall of LCRI Block of the

College. Alumni representatives from Jesuit Schools and Colleges from the Provinces of Karnataka, Madurai, Chennai, Andhra & Telangana and Kerala, in the age group of 25 to 75 attended the program.

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Provincial of Karnataka Province Rev Fr Dionysius Vaz SJ was the Chief Guest. Mr. Chenthil Kumar, the National President of JAAI, Rev Fr. Swebert D’Silva the PCA of Karnataka and Mr. Krishna Reddy the South Zone president of JAAI

were the guests of honour. Principal, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Dr Richard Gonsalves, Convenor of the Programme, Mr Stephen Pinto,

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President, SACAA, Mr Michael DSouza, Organising Secretary were present on the dais.

There was a book release marking the Ignatian Year ‘St Ignatius LoyolaCannon Balled to Sainthood’ authored by Prof.

Edmund Frank held during the programme.

Rev. Fr Dionysius Vaz, Provincial, Karnataka Jesuit Province addressed the gathering by narrating the ideas and innovations of Jesuits brought out in the field of education and helping the society in various capacities in general. He also urged

the Alumni to come forward and help the marginalized to attain education.

Rev. Fr Melwin Pinto, SJ, in his presidential remarks explained the need of education to the children of the poor and marginalized and urged the Alumni to keep up the motto of the College “Lucet at Ardet” by contributing to the alma mater.

Mr. Chenthil Kumar in his introductory remarks emphasized the need for networking with likeminded institutions and organisation for harnessing the potential for ideation, startup activities leading to innovations and patents. He asserted that Jesuit institutions need to reinvert themselves reading the signs of times to make the best use of the resources and talents.

Dr Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar of the College, compered the programme.

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr Swebert DSilva, Province Coordinator, Karnataka Jesuit Province briefed about JAAI. Dr Richard

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Gonsalves, proposed the vote of thanks.

There are 4 sessions which will be held during the programme. The first session will be on “Role of alumni in promoting entrepreneurship among youthsstart-ups - incubation’. The resource person for this session is Mr. MV Nair, Chairman of the TransUnion CIBIL. The session will be moderated

by Prof Edmund Frank.

The second session will be held on 28 May on ‘Engaging the youth in sustainable development’ by Dr. G Srinikethan, Director (Technical Research) Nitte Deemed to be University. Dr Cletus D’Souza will be the moderator. It will be followed by presentations from five provinces.

The third session will be on ‘Gender sensitivity, families and me’ by Mrs. Brinda Adige, a social activist. Dr Rose Veera D’Souza will be the moderator.

The final session will be the business session where elections to the office bearers of the South Zone JAAI, will be conducted.

The valedictory programme will be held at 4.00 pm on 28 may 2022. Dr Vinaya Hegde will be the Chief Guest.

St Aloysius College Alumni Association gets the privilege of organising this Congress after 18 years.

The Convener for the congress is Dr. Richard Gonsalves and the Organising Secretary is Mr. Michael D’Souza.

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National level seminar on Computational

Mathematics and Research Culture The Department of Mathematics of St Agnes College( Autonomous) Mangaluru, organized a National level seminar on Computational

Mathematics and Research Culture on Thursday, 26 May 2022.

This one-day seminar was inaugurated by Dr Raghavendra A,

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Principal of Poornaprajna College, Udupi. In his address he encouraged the participants to take up research and guide others. “Spare your time.

Dedication will come later. The resource speakers, who are experts in their respective fields, will give you some knowledge that you can take back with you”. The guest of

honour – Dr Chandruhegde, the chairman of the Department of Mathematics of Mangalore University, Konaje, the Principal of St Agnes College – Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C., the Head of the department of Mathematics – Dr Adelaide Saldanha and the convenor of the programme - Mrs. Vidya Saraswathi

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compered the inaugural program.

The first session was on the pigeonhole principal and its applications by Dr Tarakeshwar Singh, Professor of Mathematics, BITS Pilani, Goa. This was followed by a session on mathematical computation with python by Dr Srikanth Pai, a research scholar, ICTS-TIFR, Bangalore.

Dr Sooryanarayana from Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, spoke on inculcating research culture from the NEP perspective.

were present on the dais.

Dr Adelaide Saldanha welcomed the gathering and Mrs. Vidya Saraswathi gave the introductory remarks. The vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Lavita, Assistant Professor of the Department of Mathematics. Ms. Kripa Rasquinha

Sr Janet Sequeira, Vice- Principal of St Agnes PU College and an Alumna of the College presided over the valedictory program. She spoke about how the college was instrumental in moulding her and also stressed on the importance of research in this day and age. Ms. Sandhya C P welcomed the gathering and Ms. Ancy DCunha compered the valedictory program.

165 participants from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and from various parts of Karnataka including Hubli and Bangalore participated in the program. 13 lecturers, research

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Talk on ‘Gender Equality and Women Rights’

Women’s Cell of St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru conducted a talk on ‘Gender Equality and Women Rights’ at Mother Mary Aloysia Centenary Auditorium, St Agnes College on Saturday 28 May 2022.

Founder director – Global Concerns India, Mrs Brinda Adige gave a talk on ‘Gender Equality and Women Rights’.

the role that society and religion give to men and women. Ten years ago, we would not have seen these many girls in the college. Credit must go to St Agnes College and your parents who believed that you must get this academic knowledge.

This knowledge is not enough if you do not make use of it. Learning is something that you need to take to yourself.

Mrs Brinda Adige said, “Gender is

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hell on earth to go to heaven. You need to live a good life that does not harm another human being, not speak ill about another human being and not exploit another”, she said.

Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C., Principal, Mrs Marjorie Aranha, Alumni and Mrs Sheryl Preethika, Women’s Cell convenor, St Agnes College were present.

Women’s Cell Secretary Ms Sania Fathima welcomed the gathering, Ms Avrel Rodrigues of final year B.Com. proposed the vote of thanks and Ms Ritusha Harish of final year B.Com. compered the event. accomplished, yet they are continuing to do all the household work. No one can threaten us as long as you are not scared and intimidated. We should remember to believe in ourselves, love ourself as we are, and should not let anyone dictate anything.”

The session was attended by all faculty and students of St Agnes College.

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SEMINAR ON NEW ARENAS OPEN TO

CHEMISTRY GRADUATES

The Post Graduate Department of Chemistry of St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized a seminar on 27 May 2022. The M.C. for the event was Ms Anjali from first year M.Sc. The

programme started by 2.30 p.m. with a prayer song led by Ms Sneha Treesa and group followed by welcoming the gathering by Ms Amritha. The guest was offered a token of love by Mrs Likitha U,

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Assistant Professor, P.G. students of Chemistry understand Department of Chemistry. Mr Subin the different types of job gave a brief introduction about the opportunities after becoming a resource person Dr Vijesh A. M., chemistry graduate or post Assistant Professor, Department of graduate. He also briefed about the Chemistry, Payyanur College, Kerala, different colleges and different who was the speaker of the day. It courses offered by them after M.Sc. was followed by lecture talk from Dr The programme ended by 4.30 p.m.

Vijesh A. M. He gave different with the vote of thanks given by Ms criteria for selecting a career and Anusree.

Undergraduate and how to achieve it. He also made the postgraduate students of Chemistry were the beneficiaries.

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*St Antony Ashram Entrance Dwara Inauguration*

May 24 2022: It was a joyous moment for everyone at St

Anthony’s Jeppu as the important project, The Arch Mahadwara was

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Anthony's Ashram welcomed the gathering .

Most Rev Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha inaugurated and blessed the Dwara. inaugurated on 24.05.2022 Rev Fr JB Crasta, Director of St

Dr Fr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore in his presidential address appreciated Rev Fr Onil

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D'souza ,Former Director for the tremendous good done at the Ashram. With the intercession of St Anthony and the leadership of Rev

Fr. Onil D'souza , a couple of projects were successfully accomplished. The Bishop wished Fr JB Crasta for all his future plans at the Ashram with the intercession of St Anthony.

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statues and Mr Richard Rodrigues, Proprietor Velankanni Construction for the design and building of the

Dwara.

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They were all in praise for the wonderful works happening at the Ashram by the grace of God and the unceasing intercession of St.Anthony.

Rev Fr Larry proposed the Vote of Thanks. Rev Fr Rupesh TAURO compered the programme.

Fr Victor George , Fr Thrishan Dsouza, Fr Francis Dsouza, Fr Rohan Dias were present at the occasion.

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M JESSY DSOUZA MATAR PANEER MASALA

1 big tomato 2 onion 1 - 2 green chilli or as required 1/2" ginger 4 garlic cloves 10 - 12 pepper corns or as required 1 green cardamon 8 - 10 cashew nuts OTHER INGREDIENTS:

Matar Paneer | Green Peas with Paneer is a awesome vegetarian North Indian & Punjabi dish. Now its my & our fav dish too. Can be served with chapati, parata, naan, tandoori roti or as side dish.

INGREDIENTS: 1 pkt cubed paneer { 200 gms} 1/2 cup green peas FOR MASALA PASTE:

2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin powder Pinch of turmeric powder Kashmiri chilli powder as required 1 - 2 tbsp oil or ghee 1 bay leaf Piece of cinnamon stick Salt to taste 1 tbsp thick curd GARNISH: Kasuri methi or coriander leaves

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METHOD:

lightly fry few mins. Now add other powders and stirr very well. Add green peas, salt to taste & water as required. Close & cook few mins.

▪︎Add paneer cubes, mix well & cook until paneer is soft {don't over cook} & masala looks glossy. Add garam masala & stirr well. Lower the flame or off for few seconds and add curd.

Mix it well & give final simmer.

Garnish with kasuri coriander leaves.

methi

or

NOTE:

▪︎Make fine paste of all ingredients under masala.

▪︎Take oil or ghee in kadai, once hot add bay leaf & cinnamon stick saute, add ground masala paste &

▪︎ Adjust all ingredients as per your

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taste & spice control.

▪︎Before use remove paneer from ▪︎I have used Nandini Paneer, you fridge & allow it to come room can use any available brand. temperature.

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