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MCCBankobservespostcentenarydecennial celebrationswith fervor

MCC Bank has been involved in social services including providing

scholarships to students and other charity works. "MCC is really the

pride of the community. The bank challenged and successfully faced falseallegations,"headded.

A floral tribute was offered to a portraitof founder,PFXSaldanha. After inaugurating the celebration, bishop of Mangalore diocese Dr Peter Paul Saldanha said, "MCC Bank is a pride for the Catholic society. The bank is working for the welfare of society as well. The bank has contributed to society through various means. The MCC Bank is showing the principle of gratitude. Recently, the bank has spent Rs 15 lactoupliftthedowntrodden."

Healsoaddedthatthecommon

man could easily access the bank withoutmuchdifficulty.

Bishop of Udupi Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, blessing the occasion, said, "Service is the strongest sector in the society. There is no measure to calculate service. Service is service itself. MCC Bank is not only a pride of the community but also of the state.”

He also added that to run banking successfully, it should have prompt administration, satisfied staff and supporting customers. With a great motto and vision this bank has reachedgreatheights,headded. Also, he hailed the chairman of the bank Anil Lobo as a leader who is takingthebanktogreatheights.

Former MCC Bank chairman Valentine D'Silva, bishops Dr Peter Paul Saldanha and Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, MCC Bank general manager Sunil Menezes, Raj Menezes and DerilLasradowerehonouredonthe occasion.

Sunil Menezes proposed a vote of thanks.

The programme was followed by theculturalprogrammebythestars of Daijiworld TV MCC Bank Ltd JigiBigi Taram finalists Samantha Mascarenhas,IshneyFernandesand

Melona Saldanha. MTG winner

Velita Lobo, semi-finalist Karen Crasta, SOAD and GVOM winner Robin Sequeira and well known singer Mohammad Iqbal also mesmerizedtheaudience withtheir singing. Band Route 96 is led by Sanjay Rodrigues, Roshan Crasta Bela, Melroy Furtado and Sanjeeth Rodrigues. Rib-trickling comedy by team Memory was another highlightoftheculturalevent. Nelson Monis compeered the inaugural part of the event and Lavita Menezes compered the culturalprogramme.

AboutMCCBank

Founded in the year 1912 by community leader PFX Saldanha and other likeminded community leaders of Mangaluru of undivided Dakshina Kannada district, MCC Bank has 16 branches in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district. Out of the 16, 14 branches are fully air conditioned and the remaining two will be upgraded soon. For the first timeinthe110 yearhistoryofMCC Bank, the bank recorded an NPA of 1.60%on March 31,2022 under the chairmanship of Anil Lobo. The net profit of the bank grew to Rs 8.27 crore asof March31,2022from Rs

5.97crorethepreviousyear. To commemorate the occasion of the post-centenary decennial year, the bank has introduced a special term deposit scheme for a limited periodoftimeattheinterestrateof 7.60% under the name post centenary decennial fixed deposit. Customers can deposit their money without any hesitation as deposits uptoRs5lacarecoveredbydeposit insurance and credit guarantee corporation scheme, just like any other nationalized or commercial bank. Apart from this, the bank is giving 5% interest on student savings accounts and jewel, housing, vehicle, and education loans are available at very competitiverates.

MCC Bank has expanded to five districtsina year. The bankwillalso extendthebanktofivedistrictssuch as Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru and Kodaguwithinayear.MCCBankhas also awarded financial aid to the needy families of the community towards medical treatment, higher education, housing, and marriage expenses of daughters to the tune ofRs10 to15 lacasa partof its communitycommitment.***********

competitionfor parentsfollowed bylunch.

The afternoon programme at 2.30 pmincludedtheinaugurationofthe new Vocational Training Unit donated by Noel Rasquinha, Managing Director of Mercury Pneumatics, Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai in memory of his late parents Francis and GetrudeRasquinha. WhileNoel Rasquinha inaugurated the Vocational Training Unit, Bishop GeraldIsaacLoboconductedabrief prayer service and blessed the unit. The Vocational Unit comprises of machinery worth Rs. 10 lakhs to prepare the host for communion in churches.Therearetwomachinesto bake the host and one machine to cutthelargerhostintoparticles.The facility can produce as many as one lakh particles in a week. This would provide a considerable amount of revenuetotheManasasinstitution.

Thereafter, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo inaugurated the exhibition of photographs and trophies manifesting the achievements of Manasa during the last 25 years bothintrainingandsports. The stage programme commenced at 3 pm with prayer dance by the students of Manasa. Henry Menezes President and Managing Trustee of Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre (MRTC) presided over the programme. Other dignitaries on the dais included Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo who inaugurated the Silver Jubilee Porgamme; Chief Guests Lalaji R, Mendon MLA of the Kaup Constituency and Vinaya Kumar Sorake-former Minister of Karnataka; Guests of honour: Rev. Fr. Jephrin Monis Parish Priest of the Most Holy Trinity Church, Rudersberg (Retd.) Germany, Noel Rasquinha, Harish Shetty representing Seetharam Shetty Managing Director of Onshore Construction Company, Mumbai; HorstSchneider-LordCity Mayor (Retd.), Rudersberg, Germany;Mrs.MargitSchneider,L.J.

Fernandes Ex President, Catholic Sabha, Mangalore Pradesh; Sr. Ida Lobo, SSps-Provincial Leader INS, Congregation of the Missionary Sisters, Servants of Holy Spirit; Rev. Fr. Henry Mascarenhas ParishPriest oftheHolycrossChurch,Pamboor,; Dr.EdwardLobo FounderPresident and Managing Trustee, MRTC; Ms. Remedia D’Souza-Ex President and Managing Trustee of MRTC; Joseph Noronha Secretary, MRTC; Valerian Fernandes Treasurer MRTC; Sr. AncillaFernandes Principal,Manasa Special School, Stany Lobo President, Catholic Sabha, Mangalore Pradesh; Mrs. Mary D’Souza-President, Catholic Sabha, Udupi Pradesh; Mrs. Vanitha Shettigar President PTA; and Elroy Kiran Crasta Convener, Silver Jubilee CelebrationCommittee. Following the welcome address by Elroy Kiran Crasta, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo along with other dignitaries on the dais formally inaugurated the Manasa Silver Jubilee programme by lighting the lamp. Sr.AncillaFernandespresentedthe

report of the achievements of the Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre during the last 25 years. So far 750 students have passed out from the institution. Presently there are 115 students and 38 staff members.21studentsaretrainedin theAutism center.Sofar7 students of the Manasa institution have won medals in the International Special Olympics out of which four Gold, twoSilverandoneBronze.

In his message, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobosaidthathappinessamongthe human beings depend on sharing with the less fortunate. The human beings created by God are not the same and they are not endowed with similar abilities and talents. There are human beings who are physically or mentally challenged. However, God does not forsake such beings. He chooses kindhearted donors and dedicated institutions to take care of such disadvantagedchildren.JesusChrist and St. Mother Teresa have been great inspirers of institutions like Manasa. Love of humanity through service has been the message of Mother Teresa. Bishop Gerald Isaac

Lobo complimented Dr. Edward Lobo, Rev. Fr. Jephrin Monis and otherswhowereresponsibleforthe establishmentof Manasa.

On this occasion the founding Trustees including Dr. Gerald Pinto were felicitated. Besides, the Presidents of the Catholic Sabha of the Undivided Mangalore Pradesh, Udupi Prant, Udupi Pradesh, Shirva Deanery and Pamboor Parish were honoured. Later, Principals and wardensofHostelsbelongingtothe Congregation of the Missionary Sisters, Servants of Holy Spirit and those staff members who had been in service in Mansa for the last 25 yearswerealsofelicitated.

generously to establishing the ManasaInstitution.

Horst Schneider and Mrs. Margit Schneider jointly released the Manasa Silver Jubilee Souvenir presented by Editor Dr. Gerald Pinto. Speaking on this occasion Horst Schneider said that he and his wife were quite happy to participate in the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Manasa. It was way back in 2002 he had paid an official visit to Manasa. He also handed over a donation cheque to Henry Menezes, the PresidentofManasa.

Rev Fr. Jephrin Monis inaugurated the documentary on the Manasa institution titled “Silver Manasa’.

In his message, Rev. Fr. Jephrin Monissaidthatmentallychallenged children are like butterflies with broken wings and they require careful and loving handling to put them on the self-reliant path. He thanked all the benefactors from Germany who had contributed

Sr. Ida Lobo, Lalaji R. Mendon and Vinaya Kumar Sorake also addressed the gathering. Lalaji R. Mendon said that he has been attending at least one or two functions organized by Manasa every year and assured him of his support to the various activities of Manasa.

Vinay Kumar Sorake in his address said that though he had to go to

Bangalore to attend a meeting, he chose to attend the Silver Jubilee function of Manasa as the institutionhasbeenveryclosetohis heart. He has been celebrating his birthday for many years in the Manasa institution. He further said that in the atmosphere of hatred, it is the spirit of love and service to humanity that keeps society on the rightpath.

In his presidential address, Henry Menezes expressed gratitude to all those who have been helping in running the Manasa Institute and hoped that they will continue supporting the good work tha tis beingsonebytheManasa

RehabilitationandTrainingCentre.

Joseph Noronha proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Reena D’Souza, Mrs. Sashikala Manjunath and Mrs. K. Prabhacompeeredtheprogramme. The cultural programme was presented by the students of Manasa and the group led by Anil D’Sa.

By Dr. Eugene Dsouza

GEM Sailors (Goan, EastIndian, Mangalorean)

GEM cooks were the first to introduce the Europeans to Asian cuisine on the ship, laying the seed for the Indian fare to eventually be themostpopulargastronomyinthe UK. Once shore out-posts were installed in Asia and Africa for the ships to board there was a need for custom officers, accountants, post and telegraph operators, railways. GEMculinaryandmusicalskillswere transferred from ship to land in the British gymkhanas and clubs in the variousoutpostsinthecoloniesand a step further on to railways as they developed. With their social skills, it is likely the GEMs were primed to

humor and be humored by the colonizer’sabilitytoengageinsmall talkandothertrivia. Inshort,thanks tothesailors,moreGEMswereable to fit in wherever the Brits needed an English-speaking staff in Asia, Mideast,andAfrica. CliffordPereira describes how Goans “developed their own niche in the racial based colonial system of East Africa”, be it British and Portuguese colonies, German, Italian enclaves, and later UNmandates.TheGEMshippiewith his attire was the cultural interface between the crew and European passengers and on land between EuropeanandnativesbeitinAsiaor

AfricaOver time, the educational requirement for employment on ships became more formal. The Indian Mercantile training ship Dufferin,forexample,wasanchored offshore near Bombay, and GEMs gained admission it its two year training program. Soon men were recruited for both the navy and the merchant fleets at every rank of the ships’ personnel. Educated Indo Portuguese young men joined the Dufferin and trained as radio officers, chief offices, and captains. These graduates were considered crème de la crème and they made their debut in uniforms at the annualDufferinBallwiththeirdates. These officers were extroverts, positive and open to new ideas, never slow to take on challenges within the limits of their skills. Before World War I, GEM crewmen destined to be cooks and stewards on the British Royal Navy were trainedontheRoyalNavyBaseShip HMS Jumna moored at Bombay Docks. By now, nearly every GEM

family had a relative linked to the navy on land or sea. Indo Lusitania sailors mainly worked on British registered vessels because Britain heldthelargestmerchantandnaval fleet at the time. They also served on a few Norwegian and Dutch ships.

Onformaloccasionsonlandorsea, GEM sailors held their own in the company of naval and military officers and their spouses. The memsahibs put on a blasé act with muchadvertised charm,engagedin ridiculous triviality and moments of odd intimacy. The men displayed none of the exotic Americanism just “Good god ... and jolly good fellahs!” Most were courtly, motely, and good natured. All dressed in identical material and cut reflecting their snobbish Oxbridge upbringing. The GEM sailors encased themselves in a starched white shirt and dark doublebreasted jacket. Their choirboy babble ended as soon as they were presented to the royalty, nabobs, sahibs, and memsahibs, when they

adjusted their neckties in tribute and presented their deafening poise. At the National Anthem, it was chest out, elbows braced akimbo, body weaving very slight. TheBritishandLusitaniaroyaltyhad their lords’ in waiting, who contributed totheir image of power and regality; so too the colonizer overseas had their own GEM staff in waiting having the same effect on the colonized. As in London and Lisbon,theGEMstaff in waitingaka aide de campdidtheirbesttokeep thebravehorsemenfromfalling off theirmount.

Wherever the Brits started an outpost in Asia, S E Asia, Mideast (Aden, Muscat)after openingof the Suez Canal, and Africa’s east coast; the GEMs aware of the geography from their sailor compadres were recruitedassupportstafftoworkon land. There were plenty of invitations and urges from relatives. The recruitment of GEMs was adoptedbyotherentities,allies,and adversaries (their consuls and missionaries). Example many a

sultan’sstaffswereGoanphysicians, officers,provisionofficersandother clerks, musicians in bands, palace staff to entertain foreign guests. While the Brits had plenty of brave explorers, there was a short supply of behind the scenes dependable andlikablesupportstaff.Worldwide historical experience shows that belonging to the ruler’s religion, speaking the same language, and wearing similar clothes makes on part of the ‘inner socio political circle’ which is a strong incentive to change, without force. Not many smart folks wantedto be ‘outsiders’ in the 16th century as in the 21st century.

Faith in the captain steadies the men when they have to pull together to save their ship, their own, and each other’s lives. They have to travel like lightning during bad weather and in an emergency untilthecaptain givesthe “all clear” signal. The major goal of a deckhand was to make a favorable impression on the captain. Taking on responsibility and

demonstrating competence with the job at hand was the ticket to a promotion. The ultimate complimentfromthe captainorthe management would be to receive a commendation stating that the sailor demonstrated “Dedication beyond the call of duty.” On the other hand, an inefficient newbie sailor was considered “wet behind the ears.” The introduction of sails on ships did awaywith the needfor rowers(sodominantinboatsof the Roman Era). Over time, steam powered ships larger and faster thansailships--madethepositions of boatswain, coxswain, boson, and mast maker redundant but increased the demand for mechanics and engineers – the stalwarts of the Industrial Revolution. The steam ships were larger and speedier than sail ships. World War II brought an end to commercial sailing and put the nail in the coffin of the commercial sailboat’s final version The Windjammers. Giventheworldwide presence of

GEMs, nearly every naval catastrophe produced a negative ripple effect on their physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeingaswellasonothercoastal communities. The most notable of these naval tragedies included the SS Lusitania, which was torpedoed on May 7, 1915, off the Irish coast. Suchcalamitiesinvariablyraisedthe specter of future incidents. Which ship would be next? Where in the world would disaster strike again? The SS Lusitania and SS Mauritania was the first sister steamships (superliners) to use turbines, which made them the fastest passenger ships to sail across the Atlantic. Fortunately, neither ship carried a GEM crew, which traditionally manned merchant and naval ships even on smaller bodies of water such as Lake Victoria during World WarI.

The following information was kindly provided by Hong Kong based Clifford Pereira, whose professional career includes historical research of Asian and

African roles and casualties during the World Wars. There was 100+ vessels, registered in various parts

of the world, sunk in WW II with 150+ GEM fatalities. Here are the majorones: Ship Date GEMFatalities CauseofDisaster

SSBritannia 1941 51 Germanattack

SSCalabria 1940 44 Germanattack

SSErinpura 1943 23 Germanattack

SSHoihow 1943 23 Germanattack

SSKhadiveIsmail 1944 61 Japaneseattack

SSNellore 1942 27 Japaneseattack

PresidentDoumer 1942 60 Germanattack

SSSlamet 1941 45 Germanattack

SSTilawa 1942 16 Japaneseattack

On the SS Tilwa, a total of 252 passengers were lost including GEMs,plussixteenoftheGEMcrew.

While much attention is paid to the number of deaths of sailors as a result of the sinking of their ships, it is equally important to acknowledge their shortened life spans from chronic work related causes. This includes stress (physical, mental, and psychological), and exposure to chemicals smoking, alcohol, hydrocarbons emanating from the ships’ engines, fumes,andgasses

(known and unknown) from toxic chemicals and cargo, including oil, fertilizers,andotherpetrochemicals. Inadditiontothesetoxicagents,the cramped living conditions on ships also contributed to high levels of stress due to long working hours and conditions of work, poor food, low wages, disease, and the daily dangers posed by the stormy sea and inclement weather. There was strict discipline on board to maintain good health, morale, and to prevent mutinies. Given the circumstances,therewaspoororno healthcare available on the ship for

those who got sick and the incidenceofcomplicationsresulting from the illness, or the medication prescribed was high. Many sailors suffered from heart, lung, liver, and brainissuesata youngage.

The shippies, Afrikanders, Bomoicars, Gulfies, and others returnedtotheirancestralhomefor vacation, special family occasions, find a spouse, retire or nursing for ill health. After World War I, many GEMs from the Royal Navy settled down in East Africa. Depending on where they lived, worked and predisposed, GEMs were branded as Anglophone or Lusophone. Sadly, due to internal and external factors, many also made other internal distinctions that did not exist and that promoted divisions among the populace. Due to the locations of the overseas territories, GEM and Indians braved uncharted oceans, typhoons, and land adversaries to

arrive in Europe and beyond by sea and air. After a frenzied race on an international stage, and honing their skills, some of them achieved somethingclosetoimpossibletobe highly accomplished, productive, andsuccessful.Theyreturnedhome to a shore job or retired after achieving their dreams and seeing their fill of close calls, savoring the small victories and large triumphs. NearlyallcruiseshipshaveanAsian crew working in almost every department, including as on board musicians,ajobinwhichtheirgenial personalities servethemwell. We hope this essay provides the readerswithavitalframeworkofthe Goan diaspora’s historical journey. As Shashi Tharoor wisely stated, “If you do not know where you have been, how do you know where you seek to go? History belongs in the past, but understanding it is the dutyof the present.”

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Ionce went toa party withmy wife. It was a struggle to convince my wife, she refused a couple of times saying she was sick, she was tired and finally, she came out with the truth saying she did not have the right kind of clothes to wear. After convincingherandassuringherthat shewouldlookgoodinwhatever shewore,she agreed.

That evening she selected a long black gown; she always wore black. Iknewwhy.

She brushed her short hair and clipped it from behind. Applied a thinlayerofcreamandsomelipstick and looked at the mirror, but without smiling, she walked beside meandsatquietly.

The party was an extravagant affair, the room was filled with a vivacious andhappycrowdandallswayingto the beats of music. Exchanging the initial greetings, I found my gang, and leaving my wife behind I ran to jointhem.Shesatinacorner,witha little winein hand.After a couple of minutes, I glanced around to see her, she was busy chatting with a lady,andIwashappyshehadfound hercompany.

I continued the conversation with my friends and just then my best friend passed a rather sad remark. Helookedatme,lookedoverat my wife, and said, “What a pair. I knew he was sarcastic, but I chose to ignorehim.Hecontinuedandasked me how I was able to live with her,

he told me you are tall, fair, and handsome, and look at her she is chubby, fat, and hardly pretty. He told me I still had time and that I could rethink my decision and choosesomeoneprettyandfine.

I knew I could ignore him, but this time I had to speakupand bare my heart.

Igentlyrepliedtohim:

Yes, sometimes I wish she was tender and slim. Sometimes my mindwandersawaywhenIlookata prettywomanpassingby,butIhave trieda milliontimes toconvince my heart,butitalwayschoosesmywife againandagain.

Every morning when I wake up to the smell of the brewing coffee and the aromatic breakfast, I don’t look at my wife’s figure or face, but I admireherpatienceandcare.

Every morning, when she struggles and juggles to cook lunch for me and packs my tiffin, and rushes to work, I don’t admire the size of her waist, but I stand in awe of her dedicationandherutmostgrace. Every evening when I come home, when I see the welcoming smile on

her face, I forget all my pains and remember I have someone and no matter what I do, those efforts will nevergoinvain. Every evening when I enjoy the sumptuous dinner prepared by her, I don’t usually stare at her bust but wander at the genuine efforts she putsin,everytimeshecooksameal. When I crash on the sofa and look aroundtofindaneatandcleankept home, I don’t think about her slender legs but thank her for her hard workingnatureandhertraitof cleanliness.

WhenIamsickandtired,shewakes up every hour to check on me and comfort me. Then, I am not looking for a well dressed model, but I am lookingforhertenderarmsto wrap mearoundandgivemewarmth. WhenatworkIamdejectedandmy efforts seem to not bear any fruit, I am not looking for a night of hot sex.Iamrelievedandpumpedwhen shelistenstomepatiently,comforts me, and assures me that my efforts shallnevergoto waste. When I wanted to pursue my hobbiesandnooneencouragedme

when I felt lost in the crowd, my eyes did not search for a girl with a perfect jawline but searched for her tender face. Her motivation and pushmademeclimbtheladderand try it out even though in the past I failed.

When she treats my family like her own when she goes out of her way tohelpthoseinneedandshare.Ido not worry about her curves, but I thank the ones who raised her teachingherthe moralsoflove and care.

When she pursues her hobbies relentlessly and makes a name for herself, I don’t sit and admire her well shapedfingernailsor well kept hair. I stand and clap for her determinationandamazingtalent.

When she cracks her dumb jokes and makes me laugh when she passes her hand through my hair and caresses me when she sings loudly and cheers me up, when she sighs even at my slightest frown, that’s when I know she is the one.

At the end of the day, when we kneel down to pray. When we hold hands and dedicate our lives to the

one above, that’s when I remember everydaythevows. Icontinuedtotellhim Thewomenyouridiculesayingfat was not so before. The circumstances and the situations havemadeher so. Sheistryingher best. Buthowever,sheis,sheisbest. Herbodymayormaynotchange But what will not change is her heart. Herperfectsmile,herinnocentlook, andhertantalizingpersonality. Heremotionalstabilitytobearwhat comemay, Her spiritual ability to deal with everythingwithgrace.

Herhumilityand simplicityarerare. Herbodymaynotbeaperfectten But her attitude and personality are likenone. Sheismywife,theoneIadore Sheisthewoman,themotherofmy children. Sheismine Foreveronlymine. Saying this, I looked at him and smiled. I got up and walked towards my lovely wife. I held her close and plantedasoftkissonhercheekand strode away proudly. This time she walkedbesideme,withafewtears inhereyesandabrightsmile. SonalLobo

Supreme Court and Election Commission

Posted on November 28, 2022 by

-VincentAugustineD'Souza SupremeCourthasacaseaboutthe Election Commission. Some want a collegium to appoint Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The bench consists of Justices K. M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi,AniruddhaBose,Hrishikesh RoyandC.T. Ravikumar.

The bench said the CEC should be someone with character who does not allow himself to be bulldozed and a person like former CEC T. N. Seshanhappens onceinawhile.

N.SeshanbecameCECbecauseasa bureaucrat he was servile. As

Defence Secretary he rejected a report he had prepared as Environment Secretary. He did his master’s bidding. He did not show character and was bulldozed. He became Cabinet Secretary and CEC. HewasCECfrom12/12/1990to 11/12/1996. As CEC he favoured Congress. In 1991 Congress did not have a majority. It had not contested Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. Voting was due on 22/6/1991. On 21/6/1991 P. V. Narasimha Rao government came to power. That day T. N. Seshan postponed Punjab voting to 25/9/1991. That gave Congress time to bring a law to countermandPunjabelections.

Soon Congress found T. N. Seshan was out of control. It made the Election Commission a multi member body and brought in G. V. G. Krishnamoorthy and Mohinder SinghGillasECs.

LaterT.N.Seshantalkedofreforms.

He became popular. He started to stretch elections over a long period oftimewithmulti-phasevotingand club multiple state elections together. He tried to control election expenditure. He did not succeed because the law was changed so that expenditure by party did not count as expenditure bycandidate.

He appeared in a TV ad in which he saidheeatspoliticiansraw.

There was a fight between T. N. Seshan and ECs. T. N. Seshan went totheSupremeCourtandlost.

continued with multi phase voting and clubbing multiple state elections together. Recent example is of Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat elections. People of Himachal Pradesh have to wait for 26 days to know the results while in Gujarat it is7 daysor3 days.

ThebenchsaidCECdoesnotgetfull six years because he retires at 65 and so independence gets thwarted. CJIsmostlytakelessthan two years. That does not affect independenceof judiciary.

After retirement T. N. Seshan contested the Presidential election in 1997 and lost. He joined Congress and contested Lok Sabha 1999 election from Gandhinagar andlost.

SubsequentCECsandECshave

It is a bad idea to have a collegium with CJI as member to select CECs andECs. Judgesshouldconcentrate on judicial work and clear cases pending for years instead of taking executive functions. CJI is a member of collegium or committee that selects CBI Directors. That has not made CBI Directors independent.

Senior Konkani writer Kevin D'Mello Karkala is no more

Daijiworld Media NetworkKarkala(SB)

Renowned Konkani writer Kevin D'Mello Karkala (56) passed away on Thursday, November 24afternoon. It is learnt that he hanged himself from the roof of his house near Ramasamudra,Karkala.

Kevin was very active in the AlcoholicAnonymous Mission and was successfulin bringing back to normal life many alcoholic edicts. He wasalsoveryactiveinsocialservicein andaroundKarkala.

IntheKonkaniliteraturecircle,hewas known for his unique and crisp short stories.Kevinhasmorethan200short stories to his credit. 'ChandaaniGarbh'isananthology of hisshortstoriespublishedin2013.He also wrote four short novels

published in Konkani magazines in episodes.

Kevin was also working as the administrative office in Christ The King Church school near Gandhi Maidan. He has left behind his wife and daughter.

WalterNandalikeexhortsstudentsatSAPUC

Pre-Unique2k22valedictorytochoosepolitics

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Two days of the mega event PreUnique 2k22 at St Aloysius PU Collegesuccessfullyconcluded with the Valedictory Ceremony on 26 November 2k22. The event commenced with a prayer song. Bhavyashree, co convenor of Pre Unique delivered the welcome speech.

The chief guest, Walter D’Souza Nandalike, editor in chief and managing director, Daijiworld,

congratulated the college for the success of Pre-Unique 2022 and expressed his joy in being a part of this mega event. He praised the vibrant atmosphere at SAPUC, whichprovidesampleopportunities for students to grow and exhibit their talents. He advised the students to attain power and reach a position, in order to help the less fortunate people. Walter suggested the students to get into politics or try to attain a government job,

attempt Central and State government exams and to become

bureaucrats and positions which havegreaterscopefortheserviceof

others and make the community a better society. Later he also

felicitatedthewinnersof

events. Principal Fr Clifford Sequeira SJ, congratulated all the participating teams from various schools and colleges for making Pre Unique 2022 a huge success. He stated that, for almost two decades ‘Pre Unique’ has been offering a platform for the students to showcase their talents, express their creativity and innovative spirit and as a Jesuit Institution, SAPUC, desires that a great deal of learning should happen outside the classroom unlike our education system today which stresses more on information gathering than practical knowledge. He urged the students to discover their talents, potentials, strengths, and weaknesses in fests like ‘Pre Unique’ to grow and nurture their talents.FrCliffordgavetheexample of Usain Bolt to illustrate how to compete without comparing with others and trying to focus on beating others but rather looking for ways and means to improve. He encouraged the students to push themselves hard to achieve success in life, to compete with self and not others and to be better versions of themselves.

various

Vice principals Charlotte D’Souza and Muralikrishna GM, deans Dr Pradeep M and Kiran Shetty, staff convenors Reshma Sequeira, student convenors, Chirag L R, Harsh Ponnappa, Ritu Noronha and Carol Riona were also present on thedais.

With 14 high school and 12 pre university categories of competitions the participants of 16 PU Colleges and 16 high schools gave their best to take home the laurels. The overall championship forPUcategorywaswonbyLourdes Central School, Mangaluru and

runners up was secured by Canara PUCollege, Mangaluru.

In the High School Category, the overall championship was bagged by The Cambridge International School, Mangaluru and runners up was won by St Theresa’s ICSE School, Mangaluru.

The staff co convenors, Karthik Shenoy, Civia Dmello, Fiola Lobo and Elizabeth Sebastian were also present on the occasion. Reshma Sequeira, convenor, proposed a vote of thanks. Janvi Hegde, II PU studentcomperedtheprogramme.

RachanaCatholicChamberofCommerce and Industryhonoursentrepreneurs atInspire

Commerce and Industry had organised a programme, Inspire (Come , meet the inspiring stars) hereonSaturday,November26.

Successful entrepreneurs Roshan Antony D'Souza, Oshin Perira, Jake EltonPinto,JeethanCastelino,Shirly Cutinha, Aston Jerome Martis, Royston Pinto, Anup Noronha, Christopher Machado, and Prasanna D'Souza shared their journey of entrepreneurship like

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The Rachana Catholic Chamber of

how they strived to get success in their business and how they

excelledinit. The Rachana Catholic Chamber of

Commerce and Industry honoured themontheoccasion.

Leslie Rego was the moderator for theevent.

Isaac Vas was the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion he said, "Inentrepreneurship,either youwill win or learn a lesson. The Christian community is a very small community, but it has given employment opportunities for thousandsofpeople."

He also called upon the community youth to excel academically and as entrepreneurs. "Youths should have a vision. When our youth become good leaders, they can take the communityforward,"headded.

He also explained how this small community had started several medicalandengineeringcollegesin the district. It is also the responsibility of the second generation to take their family businessforward,hesaid.

Vas also advised that that money would come only with effort and dedicationforthetasktaken up. Hewishedsuccessfulcareersforthe youths. PresidentVincentCutinha

welcomed. Secretary Lavina Monterio compered. Treasurer Eulalia D'Souza thanked. Vice president Rudolph Rodrigues and joint secretary Philip Pereira and otherswere present.

FirstChildren'sbook.

ThetimeIhavebeguntowrite,it'sbeenmywishanddeepestdesiretowrite forthelittleones.Finally,mywishhascometrue.Presentingtoyouthecover pageofmyupcomingchildrensbook"SevenStones". Thankingthealmightyandextendingmygratitude.DostaytunedasIupdate onthereleasedateofthebook.

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FirstyearBEclassesfornewacademicyear

inaugurated,inductionprogrammeheldat StJosephEngineeringCollege

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: The inaugurationofClassesforFirstYear BE, for the academic year 2022 23, at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, was held on Monday November 28 in Kalam

Auditorium, Academic Block II. The inaugural ceremony was attended by all the first year students along withafewparents.

Giridhar Salian, director, Karnataka German Technical Training Institute (KGTTI), graced the occasion as the

chief guest. Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, director SJEC, presided over the ceremony. Dr Rio D’Souza, principal, SJEC, Dr K Jyothi, professor, and head of the department of Chemistry and Pramila R D'Souza, the convener of the programme, were the other dignitariesonthedais. The programme commenced with an invocation from the second year BE students. A video presentation wasdisplayedonthescreentoshow the glimpse of St. Joseph Engineering College after the invocation. Dr Rio D’Souza welcomed the gathering to the inaugural ceremony and the new batch of students to the family of Josephites. In his welcome address, he spoke about the journey and transformation of SJEC in the past 20 years to become one of the leading Educational Institution in the region. He highlighted the necessity of a Student Induction

Programme, which is to be conductedforaboutthreeweeks,as an important step towards professionalism. His address also toucheduponthedistractionsfaced by students with regard to social media, smartphones, etc., and the challengesfacedbyinstitutionsand the parents in leading the students ontherightpath.Hementionedthe student monitoring system in the college and briefed about the various facilities available in the Institution. The chief guest and other dignitaries on the dais formally inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp. A symbolic inauguration of classes for the new academic year was performed with Students’ representatives from individual departments and their respective department heads, each unfurling the flags of the eight respectivedepartments.

Vivian D’Souza, Ayman Sheik Zaheer, Sheldon Angelo Menezes, TharakanVidyaRavunniandJoshua Dylan Fernandes were honoured by the chief guest as toppers of the orientation programme on the occasion. GiridharSalianbeganhisaddressby

welcomingthefirst yearstudentsto SJEC. He asked the students to be energetic and showcase commitmentandhardworktotheir cause of becoming qualified Engineers. With a famous quote he explained the importance of thought to decide the destiny of an individual. He spoke about the importance of dedication, focus, and skills required to convert thoughtsintodestiny.Headdedthe importanceofSWOTanalysisinthis process. He stressed teamwork which will help to complete good projectsandhelpinnationbuilding. He also mentioned the brand value ofSJECinsocietyintermsofquality educationandhighplacement. In his presidential address, Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza welcomed thefirst yearstudentstoSJECfamily and spoke about the commitment of the institution to provide quality education to its students. He thanked the chief guest for motivating the students. He spoke about the belief of holistic development and importance of becoming a better human being filled with values, respecting elders, being spiritual, disciplined, responsible,notbeingvictimofbad

habits etc.,. He asked the students to trust themselves, trust in god, and to work hard which is the way to success. The director wished all the first year students the very best in all their academic endeavours in SJEC.

Pramila R D’Souza, the convener of

the program offered a vote of thanks. Smitha D'Souza and Himani compeered the programme. The inaugural ceremony was followed by an orientation programme, in which the heads of all departments showcased their individual departmentstothenewstudents.

Books Mangalore folks must know

People of 'Mangalore' living on many continents are interested to read about the history and culture of Kanara and the Konkani hinterland and people writen by dedicated people of Mangalore origin. Hereareshownsomebooks that can help and that might interest many and generate a sustained interest. All books may

Murasaki Shikibu wrote “The Tale of Genji,” a 54 chapter story of courtly seductionbelievedtobetheworld’s first novel. Over 1,000 years later, people the world over are still engrossed by novels even in an era where stories appear on handheld screens and disappear 24 hourslater. Whatexactlydohuman beingsgetfromreadingbooks?Isit just a matter of pleasure, or are there benefits beyond enjoyment? Thescientificanswerisaresounding “yes.” Reading books benefits both

your physical and mental health, and those benefits can last a lifetime. They begin in early childhoodandcontinuethroughthe senior years. Here’s a brief explanation of how reading books can change your brain and your body for the better.

Some Quotes about Books and reading:**“Themorethatyouread, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”. **“Reading brings us unknown friends.” ** "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on TreasureIsland." ** “Abookisagift you can open again and again.” ** “Think before you speak. Read before you think.” ** “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” ** “We read in bed because reading is halfway between life and dreaming, our own consciousness in someone else’smind.” **“Myalmamaterwas books, a good library…. I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity.” **

Mostwhohavehadtheopportunity toreadsome ofthesebooksshown in pictures.. (and be sure there are many many more.....this is only the tipoftheiceberg) havefeltsatisfied and drawn deeper into the Kanara ethosandadmirethenicetiesofthe region and people. It is worth knowing about the dedicated authors too,whether they have

contributed one casual work or multiple books. In times when posseing and reading hard printed books is not so attractive for the youngerfolk,theolderfolkcravefpr these.Someofthesebooksarealso availableinelectronicformIfeel.So, here is an oppertunity to cjeck out thefrontcoversofsomebooksthat are practically not only best sellers but also in the must read catogory for all folks worldwide hailing form Mangalore and its offshoots. Hopefully a new interest can generate to know about one's roots and spread the good word. Reading and knowledge from writings and books has been the source of history, culture, social action and much more over the centuries. So, at any age you can embarkonanadventurefortherest of your life and today is the beginningofthatlife.

-Compiled: Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”.....So, there you are!

The Constitution belongs to ‘We, the People’

anyone atanytime!

It was ‘Constitution Day’ once again on 26 November, as the nation remembered with profound gratitude the day in 1949, on which the Constituent Assembly ‘adopted, enacted, and gave to ourselves’ a meaningful Constitution. The day was also a reminder that ‘Constitution Day’ for the citizens of India cannot be relegated to just oneday ithastobeobservedevery single day; and secondly, the Constitution belongs to ‘we, the people of India’ and we should never allow it to be desecrated by

Setting the tone for the day, was a momentous address delivered by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud in the Supreme Court of India. CJI Chandrachud who took overthereinsoftheApexCourtjust a couple of weeks earlier began his address by stating that the Constitution of India was a social contract between those historically in power and those who had been marginalised.Highlightingtheneed to enhance the representation of marginalised communities in the legal profession, he said, “The story ofthe Indian constitution is not just

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a story of legal text but is a story of human struggles and sacrifices, on undoing the injustices against the marginalised communities of society– the women, the Dalits and thedisabled.Themarginalisedwere the first to bring ideas or equality and liberty in the Indian law. The first wave of resistance against colonial power came from indigenous communities.” He went on to add that, “It is essential that the judiciary reaches outtothepeopleandnottoexpect the people to reach out to the judiciary. The infrastructure of technologymustnotbedismantled. Though the Supreme Court is located at Tilak Marg, it is the SupremeCourtfortheentirenation. Virtual access has made it possible forlawyerstoarguecasesfromtheir ownplaces.AsaCJI,Iamlookingto adopt technology in listing of cases and court hearings, which will help to weed out institutional flaws such as delay in listing and hearing.” In doing so, he gave a clear direction to the judiciary and of course reiterated the fact that the

Constitution belongs to ‘we the people of India!’

Thisaddresswasnotaone-offfrom CJI Chandrachud! In February 2019, delivering the Justice K. T. Desai Memorial Lecture at the Bombay High Court on ‘Why Constitution Matters’, he strongly said, “the people who work the constitution may go terribly wrong and sometimes they do as when we jail acartoonistforseditionorwhenjail instead of bail is given to a blogger who is critical of our religious architecture. Whena mob lynchesa person for the food that she or he eats it is the constitution which is lynched. When we deny human beings the power of lover for reasons of religion or caste it is the constitution whichismade toweep. That is exactly what happened yesterday when a groom belonging totheDalitcommunitywasaskedto climb down from a horse in a wedding procession. Let’s make no two bones about it. It is the constitution which weeps when we read of such incidents”

A year later, in February 2020 striking a similar note at the Justice P.D. Desai Memorial Lecture at the Gujarat High Court, he said, “when the Constituent Assembly was calledtodecidethefateofseparate electorates in independent India, they decided that its inclusion was not essential to and even contrary to the requirements of a pluralistic society. They rejected separate electorates and dismissed the relevance of numerical disadvantage in a polity. The framers of the Constitution rejected the notion of a Hindu India and a Muslim India. They recognised only the Republic of India….…Protecting dissent is but a reminder that while democratically elected governments offer us a legitimate tool for development and social coordination,theycanneverclaima monopoly over the values and

identities that define our plural society…Inherent in the liberal promise of the Constitution is a commitment to a plurality of opinion. A legitimate government committed to deliberate dialogue does not seek to restrict political contestation but welcomes it…. takingdemocracyseriouslyrequires us to respond respectfully to the intelligence of others and to participate vigorously, but as an equalindetermininghowweshould live together.” All this was in the wake of massive anti CAA protests alloverIndia!

Interestingly, in August 2022, just threemonthsbeforehebecameCJI, Justice Chandrachud at the 11th Convocation Ceremony of the OP Jindal Global University Delhi said, “our constitutional culture does not maintain itself. It is for each one of us citizens to participateinthe slow but vital task every day of transforming our Constitution from a charter of ideals to a reflection of reality… “The judiciary has a greater role to play in promoting social

democracy. However, the quest for a constitutional culture is not limited to the courtroom or black letter of the law.” Invoking Dr B R Ambedkar, he described social democracy as a way of life that recognizes social liberty, equality, and fraternity as the principles of life.

Preamble, with its emphasis on justice, liberty, equality and fraternity and its commitment to India being and remaining a ‘sovereign socialist secular democratic republic’ spells out the vision and the intrinsic character of auniqueConstitution.Thankstothe visionofthewomenandmenofthe Constituent Assembly, we can take genuine pride in a Constitution which is forward looking and all embracing, and which respects the pluralisticfabric ofthecountry.

CJIChandrachudseemstobe wedded to ‘Constitution Matters’ and rightly so, which should be a non-negotiable for anyone professing to be part of the legal fraternity. Seventy-three years ago on 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted and gave to “we, the people” a landmark Constitution which is the only sacred book of everyIndiancitizen;itisabulwarkof fundamental rights and directive principles, which are a prerequisite for any healthy democracy. The

Aftermanyyearsofhavingand being guided by a masterpiece of a Constitution, unbelievable events have been unfolding in India in the recent past. Since2014,the sanctity of the Constitution is being systematically destroyed and CJI Chandrachud has been on target referring to them and for the need ofjudicialreform

The current regime seems to have left no stone unturned, to destroy the independence and the autonomous functioning of several

Constitutional and other statutory bodies. The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI),theEnforcement Directorate (ED) the National Investigating Agency (NIA) have become ‘caged parrots. The army has been compromised and the police have been taught to kowtow to those who have rendered them spineless! All these agencies, together with the Income Tax Department,aresystematicallyused (rather,abused)tothrottlevoicesof dissent and anyone who stands up for truth and justice! The Reserve BankofIndia(RBI)isbrowbeatento bend backwards to cater to the whimsandfanciesofa Government that has sent the country into a downward economic spiral! Media, the fourth pillar of a vibrant democracy, has been made largely impotent, completely godified! Other important bodies, like the Information Commission, the NationalHumanRightsCommission (NHRC) and even the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) havebeenmadetoothlessandfilled withpliable henchmen!

The Election Commission of India has become a pawn in the hands of theGovernment. On24November, a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice KM Joseph, reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium like system for the appointment of ECs and the Chief Election Commissioner and asked thepartiestofilewrittensubmission in five days. During the hearing the bench made some strong remarks questioning if the Election Commission was actually an independent body. It had a pointed "hypothesis" for the central government: “Do you think the Election Commissioner... if he's asked to take on none lessthan the Prime Minister — it's just an example and he doesn't come

around to doing it: Will it not be a case of complete breakdown of the system?” The Apex Court said the Election Commission is "supposed to be completely insulated", and referred to how the government hadspokenofappointing“amanof character"; it noted that, "character consists of various components... one particular characteristic required is independence" The current Election Commission has demonstrated how partial it is : instead of announcing the dates of votingtotheHimachalPradeshand Gujarat Assemblies at the same time, it deferred the announcing of the Gujarat election dates till early November, only after the Prime Minister had completed his manipulative tasks of ribbon cutting and inauguration of some populistschemesinGujarat! Thereareseveralothereffortsbeing made to tamper with the Constitution, to negate its essence (justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity) and to destroy some of the key dimensions of its democratic framework (sovereign,

secular socialist). which are deeply interwovenintothepluralisticfabric of Indian society. The current BJP/RSS combine, including some of their ministers and leading functionaries have often gone on record saying that once they have the pre requisite numbers in Parliament,theywillhavenoqualms of conscience to change fundamentals of the Constitution like that of ‘secularism’ and equal rights for all. There are consistent proclamationsfortheestablishment of a ‘Hindu State’ by 2025(the centenary of the RSS); the annihilation of the minorities particularly the Muslims and Christians; ‘lynching’ of minorities is the ‘new normal’. There is talk of a ‘Common Civil Code’, of a national anti-conversion law and that the rights of the minorities guaranteed in the Constitution should be

scrapped immediately! There is the anti Constitutional Citizenship Amendment Act; the abrogation of Articles370and35AwhereKashmir is concerned.; labour codes which favourthecorporates;thankstothe farmers agitation, the anti farmer policies, are for the time being, in cold storage. The proposed Adani port in Vizhinjam Kerala will affect the livelihood of more than 56,000 fisher folk! The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) is used selectively to target dissenters and human rights defenders who stand upfortruthand justice on behalf of the exploited and excluded of the country! Governors of States, instead of safeguarding the Constitution have begun ‘yes-men’ of the regime! The list of anti Constitutional policies and acts are endless! On the eve of the enactment of the Constitution, 25 November 1949, in a passionate speech to the Constituent Assembly, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the father of our Constitution, gave three

unambiguouswarnings:theneedto give up the grammar of anarchy, to avoid hero worship, and to work towardsasocial –notjustapolitical democracy!Ambedkarwas,atthat time, perhaps visioning what India could become in 2022, and how these three aspects could not only destroy all that was sacred in the Constitution but could result in the dismantling of the democratic framework which a new resurgent India was just born into and committedto!

Ambedkar said, “If we wish to maintain democracy not merely in form, butalso in fact,whatmust we do?Thefirstthinginmyjudgement we must do is to hold fast to constitutional methods of achieving our social and economic objectives…. where constitutional

methods are open, there can be no justification for (..) unconstitutional methods. These methods are nothing but the Grammar of Anarchy and the sooner they are abandoned, the better for us. The second thing we must do is to observe the caution which John Stuart Mill has given to all who are interested in the maintenance of democracy,namely,not“tolaytheir liberties at the feet of even a great man, or to trust him with power which enable him to subvert their institutions in politics, Bhakti or hero-worship is a sure road to degradation and to eventual dictatorship. The third thing we must do is not to be content with mere political democracy. We must make our political democracy a social democracy as well. Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it, social democracy”.

Ambedkar added, “Will history repeatitself?Itisthisthoughtwhich fills me with anxiety. This anxiety is deepened by the realisation of the fact that in addition to our old

enemies in the form of castes and creeds, we are going to have many political parties with diverse and opposing political creeds. Will Indians place the country above theircreedorabovetheircountry?I do not know, but this much is certainthatifthepartiesplacecreed above country, our independence will be put in jeopardy a second time and probably be lost forever. This eventuality we all must resolutely guard against. We must be determined to defend our independence with the last drop of our blood!”

Ambedkar’s final words in that path breaking speech, sums up his views on the measure of responsibility owed to preserve the idea of India, asenvisionedintheConstitution.“If wewishtopreservetheConstitution inwhichwehavesoughttoenshrine the principle of Government of the people, for the people and by the people,letusresolvenottobetardy intherecognitionoftheevilsthatlie across our path and which induce people to prefer Government for the people to Government by the

people, nor to be weak in our initiative to remove them. . That is the only way to serve the country. I knowofnobetter.”

Constitution.Wecannolongersitin silenceandinourcomfortzones;we must rise as one people: our Constitution is all that matters; it belongs to us! In the words of Ambedkar “we are determined to defend it with the last drop of our blood”! 29November2022

“We, the People of India”, must pledge to and actually fight the fascist and fundamental forces who are destroying the sanctity of our

*(Fr Cedric Prakash SJ is a human rights & peace activist/writer. Contactcedricprakash@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CAVELCHI SUNDARI

Tiatr CAVELCHI SUNDARI show casted in St.Aloysius Autonomous College on 25th November at 3pm onwards in the LCRI hall. 30 tiatrist

from Goa and 10 students of St.AloysiusCollege alongwiththeir Director Mr.Michael Gracias exhibitedtheir talents.

First Tiatr written by Paay tiatrist joav augostino Fernandes in the year 1893. And, tried to depict the oldenera.

College Principal Rev.Dr.Praveen Martis SJ and Dr.Alwyn DSA Registrar felicitated tiatrist.

Dr.Shamin Pereira Professor of Library and information Science from Goa University presented a paperonTiatr. Ms.Diya Mascarenhas & Mr.Steev compeeredtheprogram.

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SACOrganised BloodDonationCamp

On the occasion of NCC Day celebration, The NCC Wings, Youth Red Cross, and Students council of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore in collaboration with Regional Blood Transfusion Centre, Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore organized a Blood Donation Camp on 25th November 2022inGelgeHall.

Rev. Dr. Gerry Rosario, SJ, also knownas‘BarefootGerry’,anIndian

Jesuit Priest, Spiritual Counsellor and Social Activist was the chief guest. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Principal presided over the programme. R Antony DSouza, Technical Supervisor in charge of Blood Bank, Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore, Dr Palak, Medical Officer, Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore, Hawaldar HarshMani,SubedarNarendraSing, Officers of 18 Karnakata BN, 6 Kar

Air Sqn NCC and 5 Kar Navy, NCC andNSSofficers werepresent. The camp was symbolically inaugurated by watering the plant bythedignitaries.

Rev. Dr Gerry Rosario in his speech explained the importance of blood donationbygivinghisownexample of donating blood 213 times. He motivated the students and the blood donors through an inspirational speech explaining how he saved Mr Murugan, a patient who needed blood, by donating blood45yearsagowhenbloodwas indireneed.Afterthat,hehasbeen continuously donating blood and saved several lives even during COVID19.

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis in his presidential remarks congratulated the students and the organizers for conducting the blood donation camp.

Mr Antony DSouza, Technical Supervisor in in-charge of Blood Bank, Wenlock District Hospital, explained the procedures of the blood bank to receive and donate blood.Healsoexplainedthevarious types of divisions of blood defined inthebloodbank.

LtShakinRaj,FlyingOfficerAlwyn

Misquith and Mr Reji John were present for the programme. Ms Viola Lewis compeered the programme. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ModelBank:Selectionofnewboardof directorsfor2022-2027

Albert W. D'Souza (Chairman)-William Sequeira(ViceChairman)

(Photo/Report:RonsBuntwal)

Mumbai, Nov. 25: Model Cooperative Bank Limited's director selection process forthe year2022 2027 was held last Thursday (November 24) and Albert W.

D'Souza was re elected as the new Chairman of Model Bank and William Sequeira was re elected as theViceChairman.

Inaspecialjointmeetingheldatthe Office of the Deputy Registrar

Cooperative Societies, Ballard Estate,BoraBajhar,Fort,Mumbai.as per the order of Maharashtra State Cooperative Society, the Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies and Returning Officer Dr. J.D Patil announced the list of unopposed

directors to the Board of Directors andcongratulatedthembyhanding overtheDirector'sCertificates'.

Model Bank Received several awards such as Sarvotkrishta

Sadhaka Bank' by Maharashtra Urban Cooperative Banks Federation Limited and ``Shreshtha Bank'' by Brihanmumbai Nagari

(PRTG.TECH.)

2. MR. WILLIAM J. SEQUEIRA VICECHAIRMAN B.Com.

3. MR. VINCENT L. MATHIAS DIRECTOR B.Sc., LL.B. (GEN.)

4. MR. PAUL G. NAZARETH PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR B.Com. (Hons), GDCA, CAIIB, CeISB,FCA,DISA(ICAI) 5. MR. ABRAHAM C. LOBO DIRECTOR B.Com. 6. MR. LAWRENCE R. D’SOUZA DIRECTOR B.Sc.,D.B.M. 7. ADV. (MR.) PIUS J. VAS DIRECTOR B.Sc.,LL.B 8. MR. THOMAS D. LOBO DIRECTOR B Pharm., PGDMS (BOM),PGDEXIM 9. MR. GERALD C. CARDOZA PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR B.Sc.,LL.B(GEN.)

10. MR. SANJAY V. SHINDE DIRECTOR B.Tech.(Chem.) I.I.T B

11. MR. ANCY S. D’SOUZA DIRECTOR B.Sc., B.E. (ComputerScience)

12. MR. MAXIM I. PINTO DIRECTOR M.Com. CAIIB

13. MR. HILARY L. MENDONCA DIRECTOR B.Sc.LL.B,CAIIB

14. ADV. (MS.) FIONA M. NAZARETH DIRECTOR B.Com.,LL.B.

15. MS. ASHA S. D’SOUZA DIRECTOR B.A. B.Ed. –

Retired Principal of SES English SecondarySchool,Dahisar(East)

weres elected unopposed. Dr. J.D Patil announced the selection list. Later, Albert D'Souza, who was elected as the Chairman, and William Sequeira, the Vice Chairman,felicitatedtoDr.Patilwith flowers boutique. Dr. J.D Patil congratulated the new Board of Directors. Chairman Albert W. D'Souza felicitated all the newly electeddirectors withflowers.

CatholicCo operativeCreditSociety of Mangalore was established in 1916 by the Christian community basedinKarnatakaCoastandisnow a model Co operative Bank Limited which has been serving for 106 years as a senior Co.Op. Bank in Brihanmumbai. Model Bank having

total 25 branches with 14 branches in Brihanmumbai, 2 branches in suburban Navi Mumbai, 4 branches in Thane district, 4 branches in Palghar district, 1 branch in Raigad district Head Office at Fort (VT), CentralOfficeat SantacruzKalina.

AlbertWilfredD'Souza,anativeof

Udupi Pangla (Shankarpura) is moving forward under the efficient and capable management of the bank. He has completed 18 consecutive fruitful years as the Executive Chairman since 2004 and is holding the helm of the bank for thenextfiveyears. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAC holds National Seminar on “Folk Culture: LocalTraditionsandGlobalChallenges”

The Department of English of our College in association with UGC STRIDE Scheme, hosted a National Seminar on “Folk Culture: Local Traditions and Global Challenges” on 26th of November 2022 in RobertSequeiraHallofLCRIBlock. DrVincentAlva,AssociateProfessor and Principal, Milagres College, Kallianpur was the Chief Guest for

the above programme. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Principal presided over the programme. Dr Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar & Controller of Examinations, SAC, Ms Severine Pinto, Organising Secretary, Dr Charles V Furtado, Associate ProfessorandDirector,AdminBlock werepresenton thedais.

Dr Vincent Alva in his Keynote Address spoke on Folk Culture of

DakshinaKannadaandtheirpresent relevance. He said that folklore or

folk art is attached to the people who have no food, no house or do not have any kinds of amenities. They started singing the folk songs orpaddanasbyworkinginthefields or doing things using the materials from the forest. He narrated his childhood experience of his familiarity with a folk performer, a blindboybybirthwhoinspiredhim. He declaimed some folk pieces of oralliterature.

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis in his presidential remarks said that study of folk cultures is very crucial in the

present times. Folk literature keeps usrootedinour culture.

Dr Alwyn D’Sa briefed about the conceptofthenationalseminarand read out the concept note. He also briefed about the UGC STRIDE scheme.

During the programme, there were 3 sessions on Konkani, Tulu, and Beary Folklore. Rev. Dr Melwyn S. Pinto, SJ, Director of AIMIT, Radio Sarang and Institute of Konkani, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), enlightened on Konkani Folklore with special reference to Kudmis and GSBs. Dr Thukaram Poojary, President, Rani Abbakka Tulu Adhyayana Kendra, Bantwal, and Dr Ashalatha Suvarna, Associate Professor and HOD of Commerce, Sri Gokarnanatheshwara College, Mangalore were the resource persons for the Tulu Folklore and gave the insights on it. Dr Abubakkar Siddiq, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, University College, Mangalore Coordinator for Beary Adhyayana Peeta, Mangalore

University was the resource person forBearyFolkCulture. Dr Charles V Furtado welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief

Guest. Clive compeered the programme. Ms Severine Pinto proposedthevoteofthanks.

ConstitutionDayCelebrationsinStAgnes

TheDepartmentofPoliticalScience, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru celebrated Constitution Day on 25 November 2022. The objective of the programme was to inculcate constitutional responsibility, to know more about our constitution and to sensitize students about the importance of

our constitution. Dr Joseph N M, Principal, Sacred Heart College, Madanthyar was the Chief Guest. Sr DrM.VenissaA.C.presidedoverthe programmeandSrDrMVinoraA.C. was the Guest of Honour. Mrs Gayathri BK, Head of the Department of Political Science introduced the Chief Guest and

welcomed the gathering. The students performed a mime show and sang a song significant for the

StAgnes NCCDay

celebration. The Chief Guest appreciated the students and in his address,emphasizedontheneedof being aware of rights as well as duties incorporated by the Indian Constitution. He exclaimed that the day marked the dawn of a new era and gave everyone the constitution which is the framework for political principles, procedure, and power of the government. The pledge was administered by Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C. The gathering comprised of faculty members, NCC cadets, NSS volunteers and Students. The programme came to an end with the vote of thanks and the singing ofthenationalanthem.

Mangaluru celebrated 75th Anniversary of NCC, on 26 November, 2022. Ms Jyothi M, Police Sub inspector, Kadri East Police Station was the Chief Guest. Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C. was the PresidentandSrDrVinoraA.C. was the Guest of Honour. Ms Jyothi in heraddressmotivatedthecadetsby

St Agnes College (Autonomous),

saying that NCC moulds individuals and makes them capable. It enhances their enthusiasm in choosing a career which can serve the nation.

Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C. in

her presidential speech said that youth should be involved in NCC and serve the nation with pride. Lt Gayathriwelcomedthegathering.A rank giving ceremony was

ICRI

conducted and the Chief Guest conferredtherankstothecadets.

The ranks were given as Senior under officer to Saniya Khan; ranks from Corporal to Lance Corporal to the other qualified Army cadets; Cadet Under Officer to Aparna Bharadwaj; ranks from Cdt Corporal toLFCtotheotherqualifiedAirwing cadets.

Cadets had participated in various competitions such as painting, throwball, badminton and Variety shows on patriotism. The winners wereawarded.FlgOffr.DrHithakshi B expressed her words of gratitude. The programme came to an end with the singing of the NCC song andtheNational Anthem.

2022 Intercollegiate Folk Dance

CompetitionheldatSAC

St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, in association with UGC STRIDE organizedan Intercollegiate FolkDanceCompetition'ISIRI-2022' on28thNovember2022inLCRIHall

for students of degree and parallel courses from Mangalore and surroundingdistricts. Swaraj Shetty of 'Kantara' and ‘Ondu Motteya Kathe' fame, Ranjan

of 'Praveen' fame of 'Government SeniorPrimarySchool,Kasaragodu',

Kannada's Big Boss fame and a proud alumnus were the chief guests at the inaugural program. Rev.FrMelwinPinto,SJ,RectorofSt Aloysius institutions presided over the programme. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Principal, Dr Alwyn DSa, Registrar and Controller of Examinations, Ms Sandhya U Sirsikar, the Convenor and Mr Shashank Student Convenor were onthedais.

DrAlwynDSagavetheintroductory remarks and explained the concept ofISIRI2K22.

The chief guests spoke about the culture of Tulunadu and their appearanceintherecenthitmovies. Badekkila Pradeep entertained the audience with his impressive voice. He also recalled his memories at St Aloysius College as a student and the support he received from this collegeforhisextraordinarytalents. Besides this, he said that such programmes will help retain the ancient cultures of this region and our involvement in such programmes will help us to understandthe culturaldiversity.

Badekkila Pradeep of Colors

Rev.DrPraveenMartis,inhisspeech congratulated the organisers of ISIRI 2k22 and the decoration preparedinthevenuedepictingthe culture ofTulunadu. The competition was held in Tulu, Kannada, Kodava, Konkani and Bearyfolkdanceformsfromcoastal Karnatakaandhillyregions. Therewere13collegesparticipating in the competition from Dakshina

Kannada and Kasaragod Districts. Govinda Dasa College, Surathkal were the winners and Canara College, Mangalore were the I Runners Up and University College, MangaloreweretheIIRunnersup. Ms Kavana and Ms Raksha compeered the programme. Kashyap introduced the guests. Ms Sandhya U Sirsikar proposed the voteofthanks.

StAgnesPUCollegecelebratedCollegeDay

CollegeDayonFridayNovember 25,2022onthecollegegrounds.

Shri N Vinaya Hegde President, Nitte Education Trust was the chief guest.Addressingthegathering

Vinaya Hagde said,”The St Agnes institutions belong to entire

population of Mangaluru. St Agnes is a great institution where moral

values are inculcated. Students not only should excel in academics but also develop good character and involveinalltheactivities.

He also said, “Education is not a

standstillprocess.Ithastochange as time progresses. St Agnes is one such institution that gives great knowledge to the students.”

The national level players, meritorious students and the Best OutgoingStudentsoftheyearwere felicitatedbythedignitaries. Dr Sr Lydia Fernandes A.C., Joint Secretory of St Agnes institutions was the guest of honour. Sr. Norine Dsouza A.C., Principal, Sr. Janet Sequeira A.C. Vice Principal, Mrs Asha Sanjeevana PTA Vice President, Avinash Krishna Kumar, PTA Secretary were also present on dais. SrNorineDsouzaaccordedacordial

welcome to the gathering. Mrs Jeshma Dsouza Convenor expressedhergratitudeandMrJoel Fernandescomperedtheevent. Theformalfunctionwasfollowedby an exuberant cultural programme depicting a diverse art forms, music and songs, a tribute to nightingale Latha Mangeshkar and power star Puneeth Raj Kumar, a classical symphony culminated with English Tableau ‘One Earth’ emphasising the importance of conservation of the environment were the highlights of the day. The programme was compered by Kathija Zamiya Student President andAnvikaMirandaVicePresident.

MotherJosephineMemorialLecture

2022 was held on 26 November in theCollegeconferencehall.Prof.Dr M S Moodithaya, Pro Vice Chancellor Nitte (Deeemed to be

University),Mangaluru and Chief Guest delivered the lecture on the topic “Leadership Skills for

Empowered Women”. Quoting the wordsofRoyBennett,“Lookbackto move forward”, the speaker spoke about how Education as an

empowering factor reflects on training people to be efficient leaders. If one has to make a mark, then avoiding a participatory

contest and preparing personal balance sheets by analysing one’s own assets and liabilities would yieldaqualitativeresult. Bringing into light the words of the saint Kabir, the speaker touched upon how a good leader does not procrastinate. The outcomes of empowerment wereemphasized by giving life illustrations of great women. One needs to prioritise goals and be action oriented and this will consciously bring a modification in a leader. A good number of people in the audience interacted with the speaker during

the open discussion and gave an enrichmenttothelecture.

The speaker concluded with the words“Anychangetobringinmust start with the mind, habit, and character. Move from unconscious competence to conscious competence in order to achieve success”.

Dr. Sr Dorothy D’Souza, A.C., the President of Alumnae Association welcomed and introduced the Chief Guest. A total of two hundred and fifty alumnae were present. Dr Sharmila Masacrenhas, Secretary of Alumnae Associationrenderedvoteofthanks and coordinated the programme. Ms Caroline Lobo, Member of the Alumnae, and former B.Ed student comperedtheprogramme.

The Annual General Body meeting was held where the minutes of the previous meeting, report of activities and budget statement were read out. The planning of activities and reflections on the lecture was conducted. Dr Farita Veigas, Principal, St Aloysius InstituteofEducation, Mangalore,

fry each puri, flip in between or they will turn darker as brown colour.

My dear members and friends,

As we come to the end of the year, everyone is eagerly looking forward to celebrating Christmas this year in a grand manner. Hence we are bringing you the new theme, 'The Great GatsbY' for this year and take you down the memory lane of roaring 20s. As the theme suggests, this is clearly the time for show-off and be flattered as in the 20s.

The event will happen on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Preet Palace Banquet Hall in Centreville, VA.

Please check out the following highlights of this year’s Christmas event

• Award for best dressed male and female

• Professional DJ Music to take you down to roaring 20s

• Santa time and Game time

• Sumptuous food to satisfy your palate

• Once again, Beer and wine on the house

• And Specially designed Mementos as the token of appreciation from our committee to you

Also please wait to hear about the exciting Raffle prizes very soon. It is your chance to win attractive prizes during the event.

The details of the event and the registration are in the attached flyer and the registration form.

We would also like to be very open and transparent with you regarding the event pricing. While we have somehow managed to keep the prices under check in the past years, things have changed a lot over time. I am sure that you are aware of the rapid rise in prices of commodities and goods during the last 3 years and the prices have gone up exponentially by at least 35% for everything. In spite of this, we have managed to keep very reasonable prices for this year’

Christmas event for all ages. You will also be glad to learn that once again this year, the prices are inclusive of beer and wine. It is because we want you to enjoy and have a good time with friends and families this Christmas. I am sure that you would appreciate this and register early and also invite your friends and families to celebrate Christmas with us.

Please note that the ‘Early Bird’ prices are there only for a limited time for limited number of registrations and hence may not last till November 12, 2022 if we reach the desired numbers early. The payments can be made easily and instantly using the free Zelle app.

Come and join us and let us celebrate Christmas in the Great Gatsby style this year.

Thank you V James Dante President

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