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RenownedMentor& LadyDoctorofMangalore

Dr.HildaD'Souza

Health care, Hospitals and Doctors are a source of exclusive support and life for humans all over the world from birth to death. Mangalore connects and facilitates 'Medical Wonders' to many worldwide and is a hub for super-specialty medical care and renownededucation. Fr. Muller's Medical College and Hospital (FMMC) in the heart of Mangalore, is now a state of the art advanced medical institution. Over 140 years

old (1880-2022), is a boon looked up to by folks for decades and has madegiantstrides.Weareawareof many angelic medical professionals who have dedicated their skills and lives to human well being and care here. Now, it is necessary to take cognizance of a rare dedicated and expert medical professional and mentor of Mangalore; now in a majorkeypositionintheuniversally well known Fr.Muller's Institutions in Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

This special unique personality and admired mentor is Dr. Hilda D'Souza nee' Fernandes. She has recently,inthemonthofNovember 2022, been appointed Principal of the Fr.Muller's College of Allied Health Sciences, further to her yeoman role of Professor of

Pathology and Lab Director of Father Muller's Medical College Hospital Laboratory, where she has sweptallofftheirfeetprofessionally since 1999. She has contributed a time tested leading role in her special interest Cytology and infectious diseases. Research

Activity, Publishing 70 research articlesininternationalandnational journals. Presented more than 50 papersinNationalandinternational Conferences.Publisheda chapterin textbook “,Recentdevelopmentsin Medicine and medical research” Organised various

conferences and CME s in the department. “Muller path a tryst with exams” is a national level workshop started in 2019, has become an annual event for exam going to MD pathology students. Resource person for CMEs, Conferences and workshops inPathology,Cytology,Transfusion

Medicine, and clinical Subjects. Reviewer for indexed journals of Pathology, Cytology and Oncology. For last 25 yrs Taught Pathology, laboratory science and transfusion medicinesubjectstoundergraduate and postgraduate students of Medical,Homeopathy,BPT,Nursing and Laboratory technology; Guided many MD pathology students and

MSc MLT students to conduct researchandsubmitdissertation.Ph

D guide for RGUHS and Co guide Nitte university students. Helped in preparing and interpreting animal tissues for many PhD students and MSc students at historic St Aloysius College, Mangalore. Her role in the

welfare of society is significant.

She is known for a balanced role as wife and mother in her home and family where she is the focus and apple of the eye. Married to Dr Clement R S D'Souza, Prof & Head GeneralSurgery,FMMCandhastwo achiever Daughters : Dr Frana

pursuing PG in Gen Surgery in FMMCandMsFrizzell –anArchitect by profession, a songwriter and singer based in Bangalore currently popular in music as a career, producing hit numbers. Her 94 year old ailing but positively cheerful mother whom she visits every week/fortnight and lives with her elder brother not far from Mangalore and is still the guiding light for the large family, dotes on

herchildren. Dr.Hildaisthe10thof 13 children of Late Mr Raymond Fernandes & Mrs. Christine nee' Nazareth who have been well knownin Mudarangadi Parish. Dr.Hilda, like most of her siblings, was educated in Mudarangadi , Kemundel, High School & PUC in Adamar and greatly values her very glowing childhood and home life which led her to her present great heights. Some of her general interests are cooking, gardening, and reading. Her special in depth interest is in Indian handlooms especially sarees and accessories; promotes weavers; Collects and drapes sarees from every-state culture in different styles and has been a great influencer in saree draping for many including students and staff, in the institution. Her impact through social media and formal/informalshowsissignificant, understandably her main roles in medical science as a career has diluted other palpable interets for this rare Doctor and researcher.

Going back to her mainstream, she hasbeenimmenselysuccessfulafter a lot of work and earning an MBBS:

KMC (KIMS), Hubli 1992, M.D Pathology : KMC(KIMS) Hubli-1997, Trained as observer at Tata Memorial Hospital in 1997, Consultant Pathologist Cancer Hospital Navanagar 1997 1999, CommencedTeachingasaLecturer: KIMS Hubli March 1999 to April 1999, Fr Muller Medical College, Mangalore.: 1999- and has made great strides, as can be noted till date. Her passion as a cytopathologist with skills in performing FNAC for difficult and smalllesions.FNACproceduralskills and reporting skills learnt by postgraduate students are appreciatedbyfacultyofteninIndia and overseas.

It is amazing that she has earned credit for Conducting at least 15 communitybreastcancerawareness camps and examined more than 1500 women for breast lumps as a part of a project titled “ self breast examination, clinical examination and FNAC in rural women”. Conducted research projects on tuberculosis and oral cancer Resource person for community health programmes and given healthrelated talksinmorethan50

programmes. Published health relatedarticlesinlocalnewspapers, weeklies, and bulletins MemberofPathologyandCytology associationsofIndia,Karnataka,and local pathologybodies Memberof various committees like NABH core committee, Antiragging committee, Bioethics committee , Purchase committee of Fr Muller Medical College & Hospital , UndergonetraininginISO15189for NABL in 2010 and 2014. Credited with startingnewinvestigations like Immunohistochemistry, Immunoflu orescence and Acetylcholinesterase staining in Hirschprung’s disease ,Fluorescent staining for AFB, Toluidine blue staining for adequacy testing in FNAC in the department. Softspoken and elegance personified, she is a hard and precise worker and hard soft hearted taskmaster, makes no compromises in her professional roles, strict in discipline and multi taskingdutiesatalltimes.

and reminded that the faith and service at the Institutions had caused her to be chosen for the position.Beingaladymentoratthe helm and a person who has earned success through hard work and knowledge with confidence and dedication, was commendable and an example for all. Paying tributes, Fr. Director urged the students to supportandexhortedthemtowork with full force to succeed in the subjects they have chosen, like thisexemplary mentor. His appreciation in making this choice also went out to the Bishop of Mangalore and thePresident of the FMCIwhosewisdomandsupportto the Institution's every need is paramount. He wished success and longinningstothenewPrincipalDr. HildaD'Souza.

Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, the admired director of FMCI, in his address afterwelcoming thenewly appointed Principal Dr Hilda, into the management committee fold

Dr Hilda D'Souza in an informal manner after accepting her new roles on November 16, 2022, said thatasthePrincipalshewasanxious andseriousabouttheburdenofthe largestcollegeoftheFatherMuller's Charitable Institutions being given toher; atthesametimewaselated and humbled for the trust and confidence of the management in

her. Her long association with the medical college, starting as an 'assistant professor' to the director of the NABL accredited lab of FMMCH has been a fruitful yet learning journey of joy and values. All comes to those who patiently work and wait, yet earnestly work with sincerity and commitment; appreciation to the management and to her colleagues and students whohavealwaysnudgedheronthe pathof successwasforemostinher approach. She thanked her parents inmemoryandhersiblingswhoare in responsible positions in many parts of the world too, for their ardent support in all stages of her education and beyond. Though from an earnest Konkani Catholic agrarian background like many of the community, she has achieved dizzyheightsandgenuine achievement.Sheexpresslythanked

her teachers and PU faculty who guided her in the path of science and knowledge in early life. Her particular praise and thanks to her betterhalf,herpillarofsupport,her husband Dr Clement RS Dsouza, Prof & Head, dept of General Surgery FMMC was fitting. She thanked her children too for being her support and guiding lights in herproductiveandgenerouslifefor the well being of society and humanity. It is exhilarating to note a person who is indeed a great humanandamedicalblessingtoall who cross her path,is part of belovedMangalore.

-Compiled: Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

VAT 69

The initial days of marriage are difficult to forget.They are made of bittersweet experiences that one carries throughout their lifetime. It was no different in my life. Since ours was an arranged marriage, our conversationsandintimacyduring

the courtship period were limited. We hardly met once a fortnight for a couple of hours. After marriage whenwestartedlivingtogether,the unspoken urge to be with each other, the stolen kisses and the night walks were the most sought

after. However, the messy cupboards, laundry, and chores camealongwithit.

- Sonal Lobo,Bengaluru

My husband and I have been married for eight years. And during these years, we have faced innumerable experiences as a couple. There have been funny and hilarious incidents along with ugly and sad ones. There are days that we do not even want to reminisce. There are also days that we long to relive. One such funny incident that my husband still recalls and laughs hisheartoutisthatofVAT69!

Surprised?Readalong.

Wedidnothavealonghoneymoon. Due to family constraints, we restricted our outing to a two day stay in a hill station. We longed to traveltogether.Aftertwomonthsof marriage, we booked a stay in Coorg. We were all geared up and looking forward to the same. We had to travel to Mangalore for a family function after which we directly drove to Coorg. I was still a new bride and was getting accustomed to the new phase of life. I was always cautious and tried to remain meek and humble. As I was an only child, I was brought up with lots of love, respect, and freedom. Along with it, my parents made sure I was disciplined and inculcated strong family values in me. During my courtship period, I remember my parents telling me to respect my elders and be tolerant. An important lesson my dad taught me was never to splurge money unnecessarily. He guided me and instructed me to plan my finance and use the funds systematically. Truetohiswords,from thefirstfew days of marriage, I did not initiate any unnecessary spending and stopped my husband from

spending anything that we felt was notnecessary. Forourtrip,wefixedthebudgetand selected a place to accommodate the same. We had decided not to cross the budget and spend reasonably. Oneofthemajorpoints I had insisted on was not to buy anything in the resort. From prior experiences, it was clear that the prices in resorts were very high and therefore, we decided to go out for ourmeals,insteadofhavingthemin theresort.Thedaywearrived,itwas late afternoon, and it was raining heavily.Myhusbandtoldmehewas very tired to drive again for lunch and it was okay to order just one time from the resort kitchen itself. Though I was a little reluctant, I did not want to trouble my husband and agreed and called the room serviceforthemenu.

Oncethemenuarrived,myhusband just glanced through it and handed over the menu to me, and went for a shower, giving me the responsibility to order. Even to this day, my husband does not prefer ordering and the responsibility is always thrust upon me. Though, a

few times he complains about my choices, he still feels I am pickier, and it would be better for me to order, and he would adjust to my choices.

Ibegantoglancethroughthemenu andasIhadguessedtherateswere exorbitant. Left with no choice I opted for two dishes – a simple curry and rice and shut the menu. Just then my husband screamed from inside asking me to order a drink. He said he preferred either a good cocktail or a glass of chilled beer. I again opened the menu and began searching for beverages and just then I came across the page with an array of cocktails. I was taken aback by the rates. Every cocktail was priced above Rs.300. Still confused as to what to order, I turnedthenextpageandsawavast menu of Whiskey and Scotch. Finally,afterthinkingforalongtime I narrowed down on a drink and calledfor room service.Myeyesfell on the bottom of the page which mentioned VAT 69. Being a commerce postgraduate, I knew about VAT but not about VAT 69. Still, I assumed it to be tax on the drinks since it was at the bottom of

the page. The amount mentioned was Rs. 400. When I glanced at the cocktail I had planned to order, it cost Rs. 375. I thought it would be pointless to pay Rs. 400 as tax for a cocktailofRs.375.SoIdroppedthe idea of ordering it. I knew I could convincemyhusbandtodrinkwater and called the room service and placed the order only for food and waitedformyhusbandtocomeout.

After a few minutes, the food arrived. Since we were very hungry, we gobbled up the food in silence. After finishing half the meal, my husband asked me if I had ordered something to drink. I replied in the negative and he was crestfallen. He asked me the reason for not ordering a drink I had my answer ready which I explained to him. I told him how expensive the drinks were and reminded him of our decision not to overshoot the budget. He further enquired about thecost.WhenItoldhimtherateof the cocktail and the VAT of Rs. 400, he was shocked and not very convinced. Sulking a little he finished his meal. After the room service came in and cleared up the

place,we retired tobedandstarted discussingournextplan.

Just then my husband asked me to pass on the menu card which was on my side of the bed. I was a little hesitant to give it to him fearing he would order a cocktail. He assured me that he would just look at the pricesandnotorderanything.While he was skimming through the menu,fullofconfidenceIturnedthe page and showed him the VAT 69 chargesofRs.400andjustified why I hadn’t ordered a drink for him. Looking at it my husband faintly laughed and asked me if I did not know what that was. I told him I knew it was a tax that was charged on drinks. Listening to this, my husband burst out laughing. He rolled on the bed and continued to laugh. I did not realize what was happening, and what I had done which had made him laugh uncontrollably. Pulling himself together he told me that VAT 69 was not any kind of tax, but it was the name of an Indian Whiskey. Listening to this I was embarrassed beyond explanation. I was embarrassed that being a commerce graduate I did not have

clarity about taxes, and I was even more embarrassed at my stupidity ofassumingWhiskeytobetaxed.

I kept quiet, walked out, and sat alone.Myhusbandcametomeand consoled me that it was okay. He said itwassheer innocence and not stupidity. Though I wasn’t fully convinced and was still embarrassed beyond words. My husband ordered two cocktails and

we bothdrank them inutter silence lookingblanklyateachother. Thisfiascodidnotendhere.Evento this day, my husband makes it a point to narrate the incident to every new person he meets. He still laughs his heart out and I am still embarrassed just like the day it happened.Everytimewelookatthe menu, he reminds me that it is a drinkandnottax!

Dr.Shreekumar Menon’s book on Drug

Trafficking and Narco-Terrorism released

“DrugTraffickingandtheIntriguing Tentacles of Narco-Terrorism”, a book by Dr.G. Shreekumar Menon retired IRS officer and former Director General of the National AcademyofCustoms,IndirectTaxes & Narcotics, was released at New Delhi on Saturday, 3rd December 2022. The Author is a well-known personality in Karnataka, specially Mangalore for his service to prominent educational institutions and his enlightening articles on narcoticsandhistoryandsoon.The

The book was released by former Memberof Parliament,RajyaSabha and present Chairman of IDSA, Mr. Tarun Vijay. Speaking on the occasion he cautioned that the growing narcotics threat has deep implications for the security of the Sub Continent. The finances generated from the trade is financing various terror groups, endangering the lives of many citizens, and financing agitations having disruption of national unity asitsgoal.

Mr. Sudanshu Pandey, retired IAS, and present election Commissioner for Union Territories, cautioned

specialised circles will welcome this dedicatedbook.

about the drug problem affecting the youth of the country. He also observed that the detection of drug trafficking has become one of their major responsibilities.

disorders, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), driving under the influence (DUI) and other transportation related injuries, sexualassaultandrape,unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, intentional and unintentional injuries, and property crimes.

Mr. N. Venkatraman Additional Solicitor General of India, pointed out that implementation of the provisions of the NDPS Act, has become very challenging.The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently directed the States of Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh to initiate criminal proceedings against consumers of “narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances” to eradicate the menace in the case of “Surmukh Singh versus State of Punjab”. He also pointed out that Substancemisuseisassociatedwith a wide range of health and social problems, including heart disease, stroke, high bloodpressure, various cancers (e.g., breast cancer), mental

Mr.VinitGoenka,BJPSpokesperson and Chairperson in many Security Groups, pointed out the security dimensions on the maritime borders and the huge seizures affected during recent times. He specifically referred to the Mundra port Heroin seizure which is the world’s largest seizure.

Dr. G. Shreekumar Menon, the author in his address touched upon the significance of the Opium Wars and its continuing relevance in the present era. He also lamented that India’s history books pay scant attention to the role of Indian soldiers and the various Army Regiments like Madras Rifles, Ludhiana Rifles, and Bengal Rifles had played in the Opium Wars. Great Britain’s victory over China, was crafted by the Indian

soldiers. Vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Anu Joshy IRS officer. - VEEZ News Network... --------------------------------------------

RESTORATION IN CHURCH

Vincent AugustineD'Souza

(This article is based on material fromdifferentsites.) “Enterbythenarrowgate,forbroad istheroadandwideisthegatethat leadstodestruction.Therearemany who choose it. But small is the gate and narrow is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (SermonontheMount.)

Narrowgateleadstoheaven. Wide gatesleadtodestruction.

Over the centuries leaders of the Church have made many changes and made the gate wider. Many

popes have suppressed many practicesormademanychanges. Dilution has made many lose faith. Changes during and after Second Vatican Council resulted in many Catholics quitting the Church. TheteachingoftheChurch changed. Some tried to justify changes by saying there is no change in teaching, it is better understanding. They were fooling themselves. Catholic Church had expanded till 1962. That year was the start of Second Vatican Council. Catholics were in high positions. John F. Kennedy was President of USA. Ngo Dinh Diem was President of South Vietnam. Both were shot dead in November 1963. Afterwards no Catholic became President of USA. Communist North Vietnam conqueredSouthVietnamin1975. I want many things restored in the Church.

Communion fast should be from midnight. Communion should be receivedkneeling. Churchesshould havecommunionrails.

Fulfilment of Sunday obligation should be on Sundays. Fulfilling Sunday obligation on Saturday eveningsshouldgo. There should be restoration of octaves. Many Octaves were abolished in 1568or1570. Sevenofthemareas below: • Francis • Clare • AnthonyofPadua • Bernadine • PeterofTolouse • Conception • Visitation After 1570 and before 1903 there werefollowingoctaves:

Easter, 14. Ascension, 15. Pentecost 16. CorpusChristi

SacredHeart 18. ImmaculateConception

Joseph 20. Patron saint of nation/diocese/church Pius XII kept Christmas, Easter and Pentecost octaves and suppressed other octaves in 1955. In 1969 Paul VI suppressed Pentecost octave. I want all the suppressed octaves back. Mass and reading need not be same on different days. When a day has multiple octaves, special prayersofalloctavesshouldbesaid. There should be Restoration of vigils. Therewere18vigils,applicableto thewholeLatinrite,forthefeasts of:

Matthias,SSPeterandPaul,St James,StBartholomew,St Matthew,SSSimonandJude,St Andrew,StThomas StJohntheBaptist StLawrence AllSaints. Besidestheabove,religiousorders anddiocesessometimeshadtheir ownpropervigils. Eastervigilshouldhavetwelve readingsaswasbefore.

Pius XII in 1955 suppressed the vigils of all the apostles, except SS PeterandPaul,alsosuppressingthe vigils of All Saints, and of the ImmaculateConception. There should be restoration of holy daysofobligation. There were 36 holy days of obligationbefore1911. TheHolyTrinity:

36.PrincipalPatronsofCountry, City,etc.

All who can attend mass should be askedtodoso. Thereisnoneedto abstainfromwork.

There were Ember and Rogation Days.

other days should be the same throughouttheworld. Maundy Thursday washing of feet shouldbeof12Catholicmales. Midnight masses should begin at midnight. If not possible for legal reasontheyshouldbeat6a.m. Easter house blessing should be by priestsorseminarians.

Rogation days were Monday to WednesdaybeforeAscension.

Ember days were Wednesdays, Fridays,Saturdays between 3rd and4th SundaysofAdvent 1st and2nd SundaysofLent PentecostandTrinitySunday Week following 14 September

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

These were days of prayer and fasting. Lent was a season of fasting. Rogationdayscameduring Easter season. These days may be restored as they were or with modifications.

There should be restoration of 40 daysLentenfast. Thelawregarding fastandabstinenceduringLentand

Reading of marriage banns should be at all masses on three consecutive Sundays/holy days of obligation. Inmanychurchesbanns are read during one mass only on two consecutive Sundays/holy days ofobligation.

Many grounds of excommunication should be restored. Judges who strike down marriage as a union of a man and a woman should be excommunicated.

Diocesan Administrator during the vacancy of a bishop should be knownagainasVicarCapitular.

There should be restoration of minor orders of porter, lector, exorcist, and acolyte and major orderofsubdiaconate.

Thereshouldberestorationofmass by one priest who may be assisted by a deacon and sub deacon who maybepriests. Endto

concelebration.

Feast days should be as per date, nottobeshiftedtoSundays. There should be restoration of pre 1969 dress for bishops and cardinals.

Allcardinalsshouldhavetherightto

vote in conclaves. The right of cardinals above 80 to vote in conclaves taken away in 1971 should be restored. Only archbishops should be made cardinals. There should be a limit onthenumberofcardinals.

Much-awaitedsong'BoremKer Munsha' penned byLeoRego, Canadareleased

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Canada, Nov 28: The much awaited song 'Borem Ker Munsha' penned by Leo Rego, a well-known Konkani artiste and the social community worker in Canada, was releasedonSaturdayNovember26. Thesong'BoremKerMunsha'sheds light on the good deeds of each individual and its result. Music

composer Ashith Glen Pinto is the music director of the song. Young Keerthan Balila has handled the programming part of the song. Along with Babitha Pinto, Leo Rego himself composed the tune for

'Borem Kar Munsha'. Aman Chandak has handled the videography. The song is now available on Leo Rego's YouTube channel.

activities. Leo is basically from Madanthyar,DakshinaKannadaand fond of Konkani and Tulu dramas. He made his acting debut with the Tulu play 'Undu Matha Daye' in Madanthyar. Once he reached Canada, he started to write dramas and directed them along with acting.

His directorial Konkani play 'Ashi Asagi Interview' was played during the Mangalorean Association of Canada's (MAC) Monthi Fest is another super hit drama liked by many Konkani speaking people in Canada. 'Senior Citizens School' is another hit skit which was played during the Kevin Misquith Nite in Canara Kala Saanz. 'Prakashacho Roce' was also a hit drama which was played in Canara Kala saanz in Canada.

Leo is a well-known personality in the Mangalorean community in Canada.Hegainedmuchpopularity for the last ten years among the Konkani speaking community in Canada for his acting and direction skillsinthefieldofdramaandstage

"I grew up listening to legendary Wilfy Rebimbus in my childhood. I wasverymuchinterestedinsinging andsecuredmanyprizesduringmy college days for singing. Once my life got busy with future building plans, I was compelled to divert myself from singing to other activities. But when I reached Canada,Iwasagainprovokedbymy passion.Istartedsingingandacting

in community events in Canada. Tulu and Konkani community members residing in Canada supported me a lot and hence I could write, act and direct dramas,” saysLeoRego.

The song ‘Borem Ker Munsha’ is dedicated to the Rego family in Madanthyar, India and in Canada. Inspired by the charity work of Mother Theresa of Missionary of Charity,andBrJosephofSnehalaya, the song speaks of humanity remindingthemofthebrevityoflife andcallingthemtodogood,spread love, kindness, care, and compassion. The lyricist appeals to mankind to stay away from hatred andjealousyandlivehappilysothat the footprints they leave on this earth would be of good deeds

which will live on even when they departthisearth.

"I hope the song 'Borem Ker Munsha'willreachthe heartsofthe listenersanditwillmakethemthink onwheretheystand.Atthistimeof release of my first song, I thank all who were a part of this project. Meanwhile, I thank the members of MAC (Mangalorean Association of Canada), Canara World Foundation, Mangaloreans in Canada (MIC) Tulukoota Canada, Konkani TV and Radio Mango. Their support has made me an achiever in art. I thank my family members, relatives and well wishers who are spread across the globe. I consider their support as always a blessing to me,” adds Leo.

MKCA-USAcelebrates Christmas 2022atChicago

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The Mangalorean Konkani Christian Association (MKCA) celebrated its 21st annual Christmas Celebration at St. Hubert’s Church Hall at Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In Mangalore Konkani it is popularly called 'Nathalache Fest', which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is celebrated by all the 2.5 billion Christians worldwide on December 25th. The Cultural program was initiated by the welcome note from the President of MKCA, Dr. Austin D’Souza Prabhu. In his welcome address, he made a plea to the Christian community of the Chicagoland area to be actively

involved and participate in its cultural programs organized by MKCA.Heaskedthemtospreadthe word to others in the community abouttheseprograms.Hesaid,with the present participants' active involvement anything is possible. He thanked members and guests for their staunch support in the successofseveralannualprograms, especiallythisprogram.Hethanked the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Mike Scherschelandpresentedacheckto him for his generosity in providing the venue. In response to this Fr. Scherschel, communicated his warmest wishes of Christmas to the attendees and blessed the ethnic Indianfood.

The compeer of the program Steeven D’Souza welcomed all the

audience to have theappetizers. All of them enjoyed the ethnic appetizers. Charel Lasrado conducted several group activities forchildrenandadults.Thechildren presented their spirited participation while adults re lived their younger age! The following were the winners of the activities conducted: Kids game –Marshmallow stuffing Winner Ethan Mesquita. Kids below 10 decorating the Christmas Tree Esther Mesquita and Shannon Sequeira. Kids 10 18: Collecting Highest Candies Solan D’Souza and Adults Blowing Balloon: Florine Rodrigues and Primus D’Mello.Themembersandchildren present sang Christmas Carols, under the leadership of Concy Mesquita and a team of musicians.

The grand entry of Santa Claus (Austin Prabhu) thrilled the young children present. Santa entertained the children with Christmas gifts. The audience present were excited to take pictures with Santa. Savio Pais, the secretary of MKCA, thanked all the organizing committee for their relentless support in the success of the program. He thanked all the audience for their gracious participation in the program. The program culminated with a sumptuous Mangalorean style dinner. Under effective DJ ing by Queenie Mendonca, The audience enjoyed the dance to the tunes of Konkani, Hindi, Kannada, and Spanishsongs.

Maharashtra Governor,CM, DyCMpay

tributetoDrAmbedkar on66th MahaparinirvanDin

Mumbai(RBI),Dec.06: Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari accompanied by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered respects to the Architect of the Indian Constitution Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on the occasion of the 66th MahaparinirvanDinofDrAmbedkar inMumbaionTue(6Dec).

The Governor visited the Chaityabhumi Memorial of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and placed a wreath at the bust of Dr Ambedkar. The Trisharan Buddha Vandana was recitedbyallontheoccasion.

Speakingontheoccasion,Governor Koshyari said ambassadors of various countries meeting him tell him that India will soon emerge as the number one country in the world. He said the nation has made progress on the strong foundations of the Constitution drafted by late Dr Ambedkar. Describing Dr Ambedkar as a shining star among the luminaries of the freedom movement, he said Dr Ambedkar gave self confidence to millions of oppressedpeople.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the work of construction of a grand memorial to Dr Ambedkar at the Indu Mill compound will be

completed soon. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Dr Ambedkar gave the nation the greatestconstitutionintheworld.

The Governor and other dignitaries visited the exhibition of the photographs of Dr Ambedkar put upbytheBrihanMumbaiMunicipal Corporation on the occasion. The Governor also distributed educational gifts to visually impairedgirlstudents.

Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Deepak Kesarkar and Sanjay Raut, President of Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh Prakash Ambedkar, Anandraj Ambedkar, parliamentarians, legislators, Bhante Rahul Bodhi, General Secretary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Samanvay Samiti Nagsen Kamble, andotherswerepresent.Thousands of people awaited in long queues patiently to pay their respects to Dr Ambedkar.

Kajol,RemoD'souza,RaghavJuyal attended

MaladMastiorganisedbyMLAAslamShaikh

Mumbai(RBI),Dec.04: MaladMasti, aneventthatwasattendedbymany celebs like Kajol, Vishal Jethva , Remo D'souza, Raghav Juyal , Ali Asgar,ChinkiMinki,RidhimiTiwari, Dr. Anil Murarka , Sreerama Chandra, Baseer Ali , Madhur Sharma, Dhvani Bhanushali, and others near Inorbit Mall ,Malad West . The idea behind this event is about how people should step out

andmeetfriends,watchnewthings, and enjoy, rather than just watch thingsontheirmobileathome.The event is giving an opportunity to people to enjoy and spend a good weekend outside their homes. Malad masti is not just an entertainmenteventbutameansto connect entertainment and families and bring awareness.

MLA Aslam Shaikh said that the

mainaimandmessage oftheevent this year revolves around child abuse. It is important that people

are made aware, and children should be protected against evil forces in society. The event was held at Inorbit Mall, New Link Road, Malad west. This is the 5th year of Malad Masti, and it is being supported by Gold Medal Switches.MaladMastiisaboutroad activities that engage the public. From dances to kickboxing to children’sactivities tooutdoorgym activitiestohealthandwellness,etc, you will find people engaging, enjoying and being a part of the most. Most of all it’s wonderful to see people coming out early on Sunday morning. Kajol and Vishal Jethwa came to promote their film Salaam Venky .Ali Asgar ,Chinki Minki ,Raghav Juyal ,Remo D'souza interacted with the crowd at the event.

-RonsBantwal

Mangalorean Lady Dancy D’Souza awarded in America for Volunteering in 2022

Among the top three Volunteers, Dancy D’Souza was awarded recognition for demonstrating a commitment to volunteering and giving back to the community through the Do Good Program in 2022 at Cincinnati, Ohio on December1,2022.

humanity.Iamsuretheconferment of this award will inspire many others and set an example for providing similar services to humankind. I would like to wish Dancy the very best success in all herfutureendeavors”.

Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla said; “As a member of the Board of Eyes Open International and a human rights Activist, I am extremely proud of my colleague andfamilyfriend,DancyD'Souzafor winning the prestigious award for providing voluntary services to the

DancyD’Souzawasthetopnumber onevolunteerof theyear2022with 232 hours of passionate commitment to the community of Cincinnati,Ohio.

PurobiDavefromVadodara,Gujarat spoke to the press; “Excited and happy to know that Dancy won the

Top Volunteer Award for the 3rd consecutive year, Purobi Dave shared how Dancy amazed her during her childhood. About more than 23 years ago, I was a school going child, and Dancy looked to meliketheFairyteacherwhotaught small kids in the neighborhood school.OnceIhadaskedher, “don’t you find these small children naughty. Dancy replied firstly, children are not naughty and secondly, I like to stay busy with them. Over the years, I have seen Dancy volunteer in Church, Sports events, food fests, Soup Kitchen, social causes, and other events. Dancy never expects any returns when she volunteers and it just makes you happy, is what I have seen. You have made volunteering funyetaseriouspartofyourlife.

efforts. Hearty congratulations and many more wonderful years of volunteering!Stayblessed!”.

Co Founder of Eyes Open International, Dancy D’Souza believes in empowering children, women, and community members tolivealifewithjoy.

Dancy, you are an enigma and an ideal to look up to. Dancy inspires us,theWomanforourpowerwithin. You have the passion and the perseverancetofollowyourpassion of volunteering, that is reflected in your consistent recognition of

Eyes Open International, Ambassador Punam M. Bhatia expressed; “Childhood friendship is themostbeautifulmemorythatcan never be replaced. And there is happiness if you’re still friends with her and yes, I’m talking about my childhood friend Dancy D’Souza. Congratulations to my dear friend for winning the award for Volunteering in 2022. Dancy deservesthisandmuchmoreasyou have always been a giver!! Lots of good wishes to Dancy and to the work you’re doing. Giving back to society is the best thing one can everdo”. Dancy D’Souza has definitely exemplified the epitome of what community members are

challengedtododuringtheyear. Aarti Naik from Mangaluru shared; “FirstofallcongratulationstoDancy on her incredible success. I always knew Dancy could do it, and I am incrediblyproudofher.Eveninyour Mangalorean days, I saw Dancy work so hard every day to achieve this type of goal. Dancy your hard work, struggles, and determination reallypaidoff.MayGodcontinueto

Aldel St.John Palghar

grant Dancy similar success all throughherlife”. Dancy D’Souza a native of Bajpe, Mangaluru is the wife of Harold D’Souza former member appointed by President Barack Obama and President Donald J. Trump, on the United States Advisory Council of Human Trafficking at The White House.

Noted Professional dance choreographers from Mumbai, Mr. Saiba Sayed and Ms Uvika Aravind werepresentintheeventasJudges for the competition. The competition was held in two group

categories, Category 1 Grade V VII (Classical Dance) and Category 2 Grade IX XII (Modern Fusion Dance). The first position in the first category was secured by the group of St. John International School, Palghar and the second position was won by the students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Boisar. The firstpositioninthesecondcategory was also bagged by St. John international School, Palghar. The second position in second category wasbaggedbySt.JohnJunior

CollegePalghar.

Aldel Education Trust Chairman Albert W.D'Souza said that the program was organized to encourageandappreciatethetalent ofPalghardistrict.

AldelTrustSecretaryElvinaD'Souza, Trustees Elaine R.Buthello, Aldridge D'Souza, Campus General Manager Satheesh Shettyand judges were present and felicitated the winning teams by awarding trophies and certificates.

SJJ College Principal Suchita Gharath welcomed all. Wilson Aranha and Tejal Gharat Compared the show. SJI School Principal Sr. Veena Montero thanked the participating teams and the organizers.

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torch flame. Sports Minister Wilson D'Souza(Class9)andSquadleaders took the Oath. Physical Education Teacher Mr Sharath Pinto and all Staff organised the event successfully. Students took part in

many events in true sportsmanship. Teachers Mrs Renita Lasrado welcomed, Mrs Saritha Rodrigues thanked, and Mrs Suja Mary comperedtheprogram. - SambramDigital ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

St. Joseph's Seminary Day celebrated with resplendence

Jeppu: St Joseph’s Inter Diocesan Seminary, Jeppu - Mangalore celebrated their 143rd Seminary Day on 01st December 2022 with resplendence. The campus was beautifullydecoratedwithstarsand lightstocommemoratetheday. The day’s celebration started with the solemn Eucharistic Mass at 07.00 a.m. with Rev. Fr Valerian D’Souza, Priest, Mangalore Diocese

was the main celebrant. The priests of the seminary also concelebrated the mass. Fr Rajesh Rosario broke the Word of God, with the remembrance of the history of the seminary day and how it has followed as a tradition. He also reminded the context of the motto oftheseminary–‘AdministriSalutis’ (ministers of salvation). The mass wasfollowedbythefinal

preparations for the day. All the seminarians and the professors were involved in beautifying the campus. In the meantime, the seminarians were also having their finalpractices.

The cultural programme started with the presence of all the seminarians,professors,guests,and thedignitarieswhogatheredonthe premises by 5.30 p.m. The programme started with a prayer song ‘Lord, increase my faith’. Rev. Fr Ronald Serrao welcomed the

esteemed guests and thereafter presented the report for the academicyear2021 2022.

The chief guest of the programme Most Rev. Dr. Gheevarghese Mar Aprem, the auxiliary Bishop of Archeparchy of Kottayam and an alumnusofourseminaryrecollected thememories of his old daysin this seminary and expressed his gratitude for the formation he receivedinthisseminary.Moreover, he also highlighted the importance of the formation received by the seminarians to priesthood, because

thathelpsustolivesynodalityinthe spirit. He also said that the baptismal dignity of every baptized Christian is very important. He also reminded us of the basic vocation that the Lord has given to all to all of us and the formation in the seminaries need to highlight the aspectofcommunitybuilding.

The cultural programmes from various academies were the next part of the programme. Starting with Kannada Academy brothers who acted ‘Parara Seveyalli Kristannanu Kaanu’ (See Christ in the Service to Others), a drama based on the life of St Teresa of Kolkata on the occasion of her 25th death Anniversary. The Marthoma Malayala Samajam (Malayalam Academy) came out with ‘Kadalolam Kanivu’ (Boundless Mercy), a performance on the vista of the real divine love of God. The Hindi Academy brothers presented on the lives and sufferings of the people of Kandhamal, an incident

that shook the Church in India. The brothers of the St Joseph Vaz Konknni Academy came out with play ‘Munsha Modhe Munis Zavn’ (To be Human amidst Humans), wheretheyindicatedonthevarious issues faced by the church due to lack of vocations to priesthood and iftheycouldintroduceHumanoidin place of priests – the man of God. The main attraction was the English Drama ‘Kanoa: The Knock of Freedom’, a drama imaginatively based on the prior life of Simon of Cyrene, before helping Jesus to carryhiscrosstoMountofCalvary.

The seminary day ended at 08.00 pm with the seminary anthem. The guests met the seminarians and professors and expressed their happiness and gratitude for the efforts made to make this seminary dayasuccess.

NewsbyBrShaunAndrade

Photosby:StanyBantwal

ProvinceDayCelebrationof

Bethany SistersofMangaloreProvince

December4,TheSistersoftheLittle Flower of Bethany, Mangalore Province celebrated their Province day on 4th December 2022 at Bethany Provincialate, Vamanjoor with the theme, ‘Called to walk together to build God’s Kingdom’. Thebookreleaseof‘SuccessStories and the Province Documentary, ‘Bethany Blossom’ was held on the occasion.Theprogrammestartedat 9.30amwiththekeynoteaddressby theProvincialSuperiorRevSrCicilia Mendonca. She gave a clarian call to the members to carry on the legacy of the Congregation by being the messengers of Christ. As Mary the Immaculate Conception is the patroness of the Province she invited the members to imitate her virtues of humility and docility to the will of God. Sr Shubha and Sr Anna Maria gave an introductory note to the book release and the Documentary respectively. 24 success stories of sisters’ life experience and the Documentary depicting the life and ministry of Bethany Sisters in the Mangalore Province was enlisted. Later the Documentary was displayed. Sr Reena and Sr Melisha conducted the prayer on the occasion. The

programme was compeered by Sr ManishaRodrigues. It was followed by the Eucharistic celebration officiated by Rev Fr Anil DMello SJ, Rector of Fathima Retreat House, Mangalore. In his homily he exhorted the sisters to await the Lord with greater expectations and longing. Sisters fromRosaMysticaConventleadthe choir. Sisters from St Raymond’s conventarrangedthechapelforthe mass. Sr Cynthia Dcunha thanked the celebrant and the sisters for praying for the day’s intentions. After the fellowship meal the

cultural programmewasheldatthe Bethany Provincialate programme hall. Candidates, Novices, and the Sisters participated in it and experienced the unity and oneness among them. The programme was compeeredbySrJessyCrastaandSr Lydia Pinto from St Raymond’s Convent Vamanjoor. Sr Sylvia Rebello thanked the participants. The programme ended at 3.45pm with her singing a hymn to Mother Mary. Reportby. SrAnnaMariaBS BethanyProvincialate,Vamanjoor

SNEHAMILANA-2022ADayWithPLHIV

As a part of the World Aids Day Celebration, we Snehalaya Charitable Trust in collaboration withtheMCCBankLtdconducteda programmeonDecember4th, 2022 . The programme was conducted in the MCC Bank Auditorium, Hampankatta, Mangalore. The world observes World AIDS Day on December 1 of every year. People gettogetherfromallovertheworld to support those affected by and

living with HIV as well as to commemorate those who lost their lives due to AIDS. The theme for World Aids Day 2022 is 'Equalize.'

The students from St.Aloysious College under the leadership of Ms.Carol and Students from HPR Para Medical college under the leadership of Principal Mrs.Rehana have conducted various Cultural Programmes and Games for the PLHIV. The programme was

inaugurated by Mr.Rakesh, Alukkas Pvt Ltd. Mangalore and Felicitation was given by Bro.Joseph Crasta, Founder of Snehalaya Charitable Trust.Aftertheculturalevents,there wasanamazingMagicPerformance by Fr.Paul Sebastian D Souza. The Body Building show by Mr.Joslan DerickDsouzawaswellappreciated by the audience. Team Hongirana alsoputupasuperbShow. In the Valedictory Program, prizes were given out to the winners of various games. The presence of Mr.Vasanth Shetty,Lion's Multiple Council Chairman, Mangalore, Mr.Anil Lobo Chairman MCC Bank Ltd, Mr.Sunil Menezes The General Manager of MCC Bank Ltd, Mangalore, Bro Joseph Crasta, Founder,Trustees and Staffs of Snehalaya were Present for the Programme. Altogether 250 PLHIV have joined for the extravaganza. Mrs.VasanthiandMrs.RenittaPLHIV Shared their experience On this SpecialDay. Today, we recognize that HIV preventionisapublichealthpriority andessentialforthehealthand

wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. We understand the need to reduce stigma and discrimination and to ensure equal access to healthcare services for thoseaffectedbyHIVandAIDS. Tothisend,wehavetakenanumber of initiatives to help spread awareness and support HIV prevention efforts. Throughout the year, We have provided support to those affected by HIV and AIDS, helping them to access healthcare services and providing emotional andpsychologicalsupport.Wehave

also provided financial assistance andFoodkittohelpthePLHIV.

We are committed to continuing our work in HIV prevention, and we hope that our efforts will help to reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS on individuals, families, and communities. We believe that with continued education and awareness, we can all make a difference. - SambramDigital

CertificateCourseonCosmeticChemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru

organized a thirty hour certificate courseonCosmeticChemistryfrom 9 November 2022 onwards. Dr AkshayaKB,anentrepreneurwith

an independent organic cosmetic company Kimsuka was the resource person.Thepracticalsessionforthe cosmeticchemistrycourse was held on 1, 2 and 3 December 2022.

During the practical session, preparation of soap, body oil, lip balm, lip scrub, body oil, face soap, body butter was done. Students participated in the session enthusiastically.

The valedictory programme was held on 3 December 2022. Dr

Akshaya K B, the guest of honour, who was also the resource person, shared how she started her brand and congratulated all students for successfully completing the certification course. Principal Sr Venissa A.C. expressed her satisfaction saying that learning should become fun as in the certificate course. Dr Chitharanjan Hegde, Professor, Department of Chemistry,NITK,Surathkal,whowas

the chief guest of the day, encouraged students to go beyond the usual curriculum and upgrade themselves. Feedback on this certificate course was given by Mrs Helen Serrao, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, St Agnes College and Vaibha, a participant andMsStoneyfromFirstyearM.Sc. Chemistry. Finally, the programme endedwiththevoteofthanksgiven byDrGeethaPinto.

PublicHomagetoDrNorbertLobo

St Aloysius College (Autonomous) in collaboration with other like minded associations, paid a fitting tribute to Late Dr Norbert Lobo, former director, and an illustrious academician of Mangaluru, by organising a Public Homage on 26thNovember2022atLCRIhall.

The programme commenced in a meaningful way with college students performing a graceful prayer dance comprising the words of St Francis of Assisi ‘’make me a channel of your peace’’, which happenstobethefavouritehymnof

DrNorbertLobo.

In his introductory remarks Rev Dr PraveenMartisSJ,thePrincipalofSt Aloysius College (autonomous) mentionedthat‘’DrNorbertmadea name,bygivinghimselftoothers,in line with the motto of our College ‘men&womenforandwithothers’’.

Addressing the gathering Dr P.S. Yadapadithaya, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University said ‘’Dr Norbert was a man of compassion who surrendered himselftothemissionoflifelong learning’’.

Mrs Anita Lobo, beloved wife of Dr Norbert reminisced about the moments of his life by saying ‘for himhisworkwasworship’.

A portrait of Dr Norbert Lobo, contributed by the SAC staff

association,wasunveiled.Amemoir on his life titled ‘Norbert Lobo peerlesscrusader,fearlessadvocate’ edited by Dr Denis Fernandes was released. The textbooks authored byDrNorbertLobotitled

‘MathematicalEconomics’whichhe wrote in his last days were released inEnglishandKannada.

Rev.FrMelwynJosephPinto,Rector of St Aloysius institutions, in his presidential remarks acknowledged

the great service rendered by Dr Norbert in last 31 years to St AloysiusCollege.

Dr Ummappa Poojary, Former presidentofAMUCT(Associationof MangaloreUniversityCollege

Teachers), Shri Murugendrappa, FormerPresidentofFUCTAK

(FederationofUniversityCollege TeachersAssociationofKarnataka), DrSrinivasayya,PresidentofMUETA

Teacher and Research guide

(Mangalore University Economics Teachers’Association),DrG.V.Joshi,

of Dr Norbert Lobo, Mr Steevan Pinto, Vice-President, Parish Council, St

Staff Association, Dr Richard Gonsalves,DirectorofLCRIBlock,Dr Ronald Nazareth, Convenor of the programme, Letitia Nathalia D’Costa, President of SAC Student Council were present for the programme.

Dr Denis Fernandes welcomed the gatheringandMrManojFernandes

Sebastian Church, Bendore, Dr

Narayan Moolya, President of SAC

Cardinal Filipe Neri to attend Mangalore Diocesan

and the Chairman of the Laity CommissionintheCatholicBishop’s ConferenceofIndiawillbetheChief

Guest for the golden jubilee celebrations of the Mangalore DiocesanPastoralParishad(DPP)on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Father Muller Convention Centre, Kankanady, Mangaluru. Cardinal Filipe Neri is the Indian Prelate who wasrecentlyelevatedtotherank of CardinalbyPopeFrancis.

Along with the Cardinal, Most Rev. DrPeterMachado,Archbishopof

Advocate Mr M P Noronha, the Convenor of the programme said, “The celebration of the golden jubilee of DPP will be the culmination of all the celebrations which took place in all the parishes ofMangaloreDiocese.”

Dr John E. DSilva, present Secretary of DPP said, “At this Diocesan celebration we intend to bring together the representatives of all the Faithful from all over the Diocese.”

Bangalore, Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Mangalore, Justice John Michael D'Cunha, the retired Judge from the Karnataka High Court, Mr Ronald Colaco, NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist and Mrs PhilomenaLobotheformerDirector of the Department of School EducationandLiteracy,Government of Karnataka will be the other dignitaries attending the golden jubileecelebrations.

“As a fruit of this Golden Jubilee celebration, we would like to focus on the formation of Laity to bring them to the mainstream,” said Mr Noronha.

The programme will be presided over by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, the bishop of Mangalore. The former secretaries who served theDPPwillbefelicitatedduringthe programme.

The programme will commence at 8.45a.m.withthecelebrationofthe HolyEucharist. Asouvenirandasmalldocumentary will be released during the programme. Contact: MrM.P.Noronha,Convener 9845543531

DrJohnE.DSilva,Secretary 9448107667 Rev.FrJ.BSaldanha,PRO -9448038051 MrRoyCastelino,PRO 9845084707

ABOUTDPP:

The Second Vatican Council convenedbyPopeJohnXXIII,lasted forfoursessionsfrom1962to1965. The involvement of the Lay Faithful in the Local Church of Mangalore received a renewed prominence

soon after the Second Vatican Council. Most Rev. Dr Basil Salvadore D'Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore had attended the last sessionoftheCouncil.Onhisreturn to the Diocese, His Lordship initiatedrenewalintheLocalChurch of Mangalore. The participation of the Clergy, Laity and Religious was givenutmostimportancealongwith liturgicalrenewalandmissionary impetus.

Way back in 1970s the Pastoral Parishad (= Council) was formed at Parish,DeaneryandDiocesanlevels.

Side by side, Lay participation was strengthened through the formation of Parish Finance Councils, reorganisation of educational and medical apostolates. The Local Church of Mangaloremadeall roundprogress in terms of animating the Faith Community.

VaccinationCampaignforBrainFever

Vaccination campaign for Brain Fever was held on December 5th at Holy Redeemer English Medium School, Belthangady. The campaign began by lighting a lamp. Belthangady Health Inspector Mr. Girish gave a comprehensive information to the students about Encephalitis virus, its mode of transmission, vaccination, and precautions. School Headmaster Rev Fr Clifford Pinto wished the

Health Center Senior Health Assistant Mrs. Mariamma, Health Safety Officers Mrs. Kamala and Mrs. Bhesh Kumari, Community Health Officer Mr. Satish and fficer Mrs. Ratna were present and assisted in the program. Teacher Mrs. Anita comperedtheprogram.

International Volunteer Day 2022 observedatSAC

campaigntogowell.Belthangady

United Nations Volunteers India in association with the Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Social Work, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, Government of India, Youth Organisation of Dakshina Kannada, Ministry ofYouthAffairsandSports andNehruYuva Kendra, Mangalore organized a programme “Solidarity Through Volunteering” to commemorate the International Volunteer Day 2022 on 5th December 2022 in Eric Mathias Hall oftheCollege.

Mr B.M. Prasad, Commandant, 7th Battalian, KSRP, Dakshina Kannada

was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the programme. Dr Denis Fernandes, Principal in charge, SAC, presided over the programme. Mr Raghuveer Souterpete, UNV District Youth Officer,DrShwethaRasquinha,HOD of Department of Postgraduate StudiesandResearchinSocialWork and Dr Roshan Monteiro, the convenorwasonthedais. Mr Sushil Chaudhar, Country Coordinator, UN Volunteers India delivered the keynote addres. Mr Raghuveer Souterpete briefed about the significance of the programme.

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SOLE FISH CURRY|LEPO CURRY

SOLE FISH CURRY| LEPO CURRY| NANGU FISH CURRY

One of my favourite fishes is Mangalore Lepo. This curry is very

delicious when served with Matta Chawal������. This tiny fish so tempting....we used to count thorns to know who had the max....sweet childhood memories to cherish����

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FirstChildren'sbook.

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

SonalLobo

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

Please join our Facebook Group and stay updated https://www.facebook.com/mangalor eandcmdva/ Please visit our Website at www.mangaloreanassociation.org