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25 YEARS JOURNEY OF THE LIONSCLUBMOODUBELLE

Moodubelle ispart oftheBelle Village with agreat historical

Commodore Jerome Castelino background. The proponent of Dwaita Philosophy and the founder of the Ashta Matta system, Shri Madhwacharya wasborn inwestern

part of Belle known as Padubelle at Pajaka. The Papanashini river running through Belle divides the village into Moodubelle and Padubelle. The famous painter K.K. Hebbar was born at Kattingeri, which is part of Moodubelle. Another illustrious living personality Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde was the Vice Chancellor of MAHE University, Manipal. Belle is also the home for many temples, the most famous being Shri Mahalingeshwara temples at

Kattingeri, Devaragudde and Padubelle. The St. Lawrence Church is 122 years old. The Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School is 110 years old. Moodubelle also Has St. Lawrence KannadaMedium and English Medium High Schools and St.Lawrence PUCollege. The population of Moodubelle is around17,000. Agriculturehasbeen one of the chief sources of livelihood of the people of the village. Manyfamilies havebeen

engaged in jasmine cultivation. However,sincethelastfourdecades many youngsters have been pursuing their livelihood in Gulf countries and other parts of the world as well as in major cities of India such as Mumbai and Bangalore.

Establishment oftheLions Club: The temples, church and schools were the chief centres of religious, social, and cultural activities. There was no other secular organization whichcouldrespondtotheneedsof the people of the village. Under these circumstances, Commodore

Jerome Castelino who had by then retired from service in the Indian Navyandhadreturned tohisnative place, Moodubelle, felt that an organization suchastheLions Club, aninternational organization would beanidealserviceplatform toserve the various needs of the people, especially those who are poor and marginalized.

In 1997, Professor Wilfred D’Souza hailing from Moodubelle who a lecturer intheMilagres College was, Kallianpur was the president of the Lions Club, Udupi, the senior most club in the Udupi District with over

hundred members. Commodore Jerome Castelino approached Prof. Wilfred D’Souza and requested him to help in starting a Lions Club in Moodubelle. Prof. Wilfred D’Souza readily agreed and contacted service minded persons from Moodubelle. He conducted two brainstorming meetings of likeminded people of Moodubelle following which 32 persons including the parish priest of St. Lawrence Church, Rev. Fr. Charles Lewis agreed to be themembers of theLionsClub. Commodore Jerome Castelino was unanimously elected as the Charter President of the proposed Lions Club,Moodubelle. After completing the necessary formalities of starting a new Lions Club at Moodubelle sponsored by the Lions Club, Udupi with Ln. Prof. Wilfred D’Souza as the Extension Chairman, the Lions Club, Moodubelle was inaugurated on 15 December 1997 in St. Lawrence PU College Hall,Moodubelle. The inauguration of the Lions Club, Moodubelle was conducted by the then District Governor of District 324 D4,late Ln. G.Naganur. On the same day, Ln. Commodore Jerome Castelino and Ln. Devadas Hebbar

were installed as the Charter President and Charter Secretary respectively. The Charter issued by the President of the International Association of Lions Club having headquarters at Chicago, USA was presented to the Lions Club, Moodubelle on17 May1998 by the District Governor late Ln. G. Naganur. Sincetheestablishment oftheLions Club, Moodubelle, its members have been actively involved in various service activities-both long term and short term benefiting the people ofthevillage. Major Service Activities: A. DentalClinic:

One of the first long-term service activities undertaken by the Lions Club, Moodubelle was the Dental Clinic.Whilethereweretwomedical clinics that catered to the basic health issues of the villagers, there was no dental clinic and as such

people withdental problems hadto travel all the way either to Manipal, Udupi or Karkala to solve their dental problems. Under these circumstances, Ln. Commodore Jerome Castelino approached the College of Dental Science, Manipal and requested the Dean of the College late Dr. K.S. Bhat MDS to help the Lions Club, Moodubelle to start a Dental Clinic in Moodubelle. He readily agreed and installed one dental chair with necessary equipment in a hired room in Moodubelle town. This was inaugurated on 26 January 1999. This was a long-awaited need and facility that was welcomed by the people. As more and more people with dental problems frequented the Dental Clinic, one dental chair was inadequate, anda second chair was installed some time later. When the LionsClub,Moodubelle constructed its own building on the 20 cents land donated by Prof. Wilfred D’Souza, the Dental Clinic was shifted to the new building on 19 February 2002. A third dental chair wasadded foreseeing theincreased demand of dental patients. Hundreds of dental patients took

advantage of the free dental treatment. The dental clinic run by the Lions Club, Moodubelle was a model for other Lions Clubs in the Lionistic District spread acrossUdupi, Davanagere, Shivmoga and Chitradurga. Padmashri Dr. R.K.Bali-President of the Dental Council of India along with Dr. Shobha Tandon-Dean of the Dental College of Science in Manipal and 23 Deans from various Dental Colleges in India visited the Dental Clinic in the Lions Club, Moodubelle in February 2002. They were highly appreciative of the functioning of the DentalClinic ina most hygienic condition. They were impressed so much that one of the Deans from Bihar commented, “Leave alone in rural even in urban cities such a clinic is hard to find”. The Dental Clinic has received several district and international awards.

The Dental Clinic of the Lions Club, Moodubelle arranged weekly cleaning of teeth, extraction of decayed teeth andfilling ofteeth of the neighbouring school children andvillagers onceinafortnight and provided required treatment.

B. Construction ofthe Lions Seva Bhavan:

The Lions Club, Moodubelle was inaugurated on 15 December 1997 in the premises of St. Lawrence Composite PU College. Thereafter the monthly meetings and other Lionisticfunctionsusedtobeheldin thesamepremises. Gradually, itwas feltthattheLionsClub,Moodubelle should have its own building and members came forward to contribute to this project. On the dayoftheinauguration oftheLions Club,theExtension Chairman ofthe Lions Club, Moodubelle, Ln. Prof. Wilfred D’Souza had donated 20 centsoflandfortheconstruction of abuilding forthe Club. The foundation stone of the Lions Seva Bhavan was blessed on 5 February 2001 by the representatives of three religionsHinduism (Shri Ganapathy Bhat), Christianity (Fr. Anil Cornelio), and

Islam (Qazi Abdul Qadar) and laid by Ln.Prof.Wilfred D’Souza. The inauguration of the Lions Seva Bhavan constructed at the cost of Rs.12,58,000 washeldon20January 2002. Swami Poornakamanandaji, President of the Ramakrishna Matt, Mangalore inaugurated the newly built Lions Seva Bhavan. Incidentally, Commodore Jerome Castelino and Swami Poornakamanandaji were serving together as sailors in the Indian Navy way back 1955-56 on board IndiaNavalShip Delhi.

As the space in the Lions Seva Bhavan was not sufficient to conduct various service activities and functions, it was extended with the financial grant of Rs. 16,50,000 from Lions Clubs International Foundation. The extended Lions Seva Bhavan was inaugurated by PMJF Ln. Vinod KhannaInternational Director on 13 April 2008.

In 2017, the Lions Seva Bhavan was renovated with tiles flooring, false ceiling, and expansion of the stage. The side metallic doors and windows were replaced with sliding doors. This provided additional spaceand gaveanew look to the

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auditorium. Later, the front metallic collapsible door was replaced by a wooden designed door.

C. Construction ofToilets:

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Construction of toilets for the BPL families was one of the major service activities undertaken by the Lions Club, Moodubelle in the year 2002-03. This was possible chiefly due tothe donation ofRs.6lakhs

Devadas Hebbar

Sylvester Mathias received through Dr. B.M. Hegde, the then Vice Chancellor of the MAHEUniversity Manipal. Since the number of the BPL families requiring the toilets wasquite large

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and spread across about 5 to 6 villages such as Kudi, Pernankila, Marne, Kappandakariya, Kattingeri and Edmeru, the task of identifying andproviding the toilets wasa

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challenging task. Dr. B.M. Hegde, after identifying around 120 such BPL families approached the Lions Club,Moodubelle andentrusted the task ofconstructing thetoilets to

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Commodore Jerome Castelino requested him to complete the project within 12 months.

Commodore Jerome Castelino with the help of the members of the Lions Club,Moodubelle, in

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particular Ln. Henry Fernandes was able to complete the project within a short period of 6 months. The manner in which the entire project wasexecuted by theLions Club,

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Moodubelle within a period of 6 months was highly appreciated by Dr.B.M.Hegde.

D. Mid-day MealScheme:

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In August 2003, a request was received by the Lions Club, Moodubelle from the Management of the St. Lawrence Composite PU College toexplore thepossibility of

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providing Mid-day Meal at a subsidised rate to the students as the Government Mid-day Meal scheme covered only the students atthehigher primary schools.

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Following the preliminary discussion among the members, thistask wasaccepted and required infrastructure was arranged in the St. Lawrence Composite PU College premises by the Lions Club. The subsidised Mid-day Meal scheme for the students at theSt. Lawrence Composite PU College was launched on1September 2003.

E. Approach Road to Kongibail: In October 2005 about 20 families residing in Kongibail approached the Lions Club through Ln. Commodore Jerome Castelino to helpthem inproviding anapproach road. This involved convincing abouttenfamiliestopartwithsome

portion of their land for the construction of the road. the Lions Club, Moodubelle conducted a meeting with the stakeholders and was able to convince the families. They agreed to part away the required portion of land and the Lions Club constructed the road at the cost of Rs. 65,000. It was inaugurated by the then Lion District Governor Late Prof. Ln. Wilfred D’Souza.

F. EyeCamps:

Lions Club Moodubelle has been in the forefront in the conduct of health care camps in particular Eye Camps keeping in view the ideal of the Lions Clubs International “Sight First”. These camps have been regularly conducted for the last twenty years in the month of September in association with prominent Krishna Prasad Eye Hospital Udupi. Besides testing of eyes,thebeneficiaries who required cataract operation and related treatment have been provided free of cost by the Krishna Prasad Eye Hospital. Moreover, those who needed spectacles were provided with thesameatconcessional rates. The Eye Camps organized by the Lions Club, Moodubelle have been

quitepopular amongthevillagers in andaround Moodubelle. Besides regular annual eye camps, other health related camps such as general health checkups by various specialists have been conducted on aregular basis.

G. Honouring ofEx-Servicemen:

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Goa Liberation War (1961) and Bangaldesh Liberation War (1971) Commodore Jerome Castelino built a War Memorial in thecourtyard of hisresidence ‘Vana Sourabha’ to commemorate the martyrs in both wars. The War Memorial was inaugurated on 16 December 2011 by the then Governor Ln. Jayakar Shetty Indrali. OnthisdayalltheEx-Servicemen of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada Districts who had participated in these wars were felicitated by the Lions Club,Moodubelle.

Other Service Activities:

A. ‘Home For Homeless”

Under the scheme of providing ‘Home for Homeless” the Lions Club, Moodubelle had helped around 14 BPL families in constructing, renovating, and repairing houses in the village locality.

B. BusStands and TrafficMirror

For theconvenience and comfort of the people travelling by buses, the Lions Club, Moodubelle erected around 6 Bus Stands on the main road connecting Udupi, Karkala and Shirva. At prominent road junctions traffic mirrors were also installed to prevent possible accidents.

C. National Festivals

The Lions Club, Moodubelle has been observing allnational festivals such as Republic Day, Independence Day, ‘ Vana Mahotsava’, Teachers’ Day, Mother Teresa Day, Gandhi Jayanthi along with ‘Swach Bharath Programme” andChildren’s Day.

D. Religious Festivals

In order to maintain and promote communal harmony among the villagers, the Lions Club, Moodubelle has been conducting important religious festivals suchas Deepavali, EidandChristmas.

E. Honouring Meritorious Students

The Lions Club, Moodubelle has beenencouraging thestudentswho excelintheiracademicperformance by honouring and providing financialincentives every year.

Donation ofVehicles to Educational Institutions

In 2010 when the Lions Club, Moodubelle came to know that the St. Lawrence Educational Institutions needed school bus, it provided aMaruti Van to transport students from home to school and back.ThecostoftheMarutiVanwas Rs. 3 lakhs. In the same year Ln. Commodore Jerome Castelino donated a 20-seater school bus to St. Lawrence English Medium School in commemoration of his Golden Jubilee of his marriage. The cost of thebus was Rs.9 lakhs. This bus is still in service. Today, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Lions Club, Moodubelle, a40-seater school bus was donated andwasinaugurated. Conduct ofDistrict Level Events The Lions Club, Moodubelle had hosted five Regional Conferences

Lions Club, Moodubelle to celebrate Silver Jubilee on 15 December 2022

since its inception in 1997. Out of these five, three Regional Chairmen belonged to the Lions Club, Moodubelle. The other two belonged to Udupi and Subahshsnagar LionsClubs. Besides three Lions District Cabinet Meetings and PST Seminars were conducted inthisclub.

TheLions Club ofShirva-Manchakal was sponsored by the Lions Club, Moodubelle in2007.

The members of the Lions Club, Moodubelle metthe expenditure of the renovation to the Lions Seva Bhavan. They also generously contribute to major service activities.

Veez wishes Lions Club of Moodubelle a happy silver anniversary and all the best in their futureendeavors.

Udupi, 12 Dec 2022: The Lions Club, Moodubelle that was established on 15 December 1997 will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee on Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 6.00pm at the Lions Seva Bhavan, Moodubelle. TheLionsDistrict317C Governor Ln. Dr. M.K. Bhat, Most

Rev.Dr.Gerald IsaacLobo-Bishop of Udupi Diocese and Ln. Dr. Austin Prabhu-Candidate for International Director, from Lions District 1A, Chicago, USA will be the chief guests ofthefunction.Besides, First Vice District Governor Ln. Nery Cornelio and Second Vice District Governor Ln Mohammad Haneef will participate in the programme. During the function Past District Governors since 1997 and Past Presidents of the Lions Club, Moodubelle will be honoured. As a major service activity, in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of the Lions Club, Moodubelle a40-seater School Bus costing Rs.20 lakhs will be donated to St. Lawrence Educational Institutions.

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International

The Lions Club, Moodubelle was established on 15 December 1997 with 32 Charter members. Commodore Ln.JeromeCastelino,a retired Naval Officer was unanimously elected as the Charter President and Ln. Devadas Hebbar wasthe Charter Secretary. Since the Club did not have its own place to conduct meetings and service activities, the Lions Seva Bhavan

Governor Ln. Dr. MK Bhat

Candidate from District 1A Ln.Dr. Austin Prabhu

building was constructed on the 20 centslanddonated bylatePDGProf Wilfred D’Souza in 2002. The Lions Club, Moodubelle is one ofthe 120 clubs in the Lions District 317C having itsown building. TheLionsClub,Moodubelle sinceits inception has been conducting a number of major service activities, the most important being the Free Weekly Dental Camps conducted with the support of the Dental College of KMC,Manipal. The other ongoing medical related camps include annual Free Eye Checkup camps conducted with the support of Prasad Netralaya, Udupi under the able guidance of Dr. Krishna Prasad; general health checkup camps; bone density checkup camps; blood donation, etc. The Lions Club, Moodubelle had provided 120 toilets to the needy families in and around Moodubelle village with the financial support of Rs. 6 lakhs through Padmabhushan Dr.BMHegde while hewastheVice Chancellor of MAHE. Under the schemeof‘HomeforHomeless’, the Lions Club, Moodubelle hadhelped in constructing and repairing 14

houses. For the convenience of the travelling public, the Lions Club, Moodubelle had provided about ten Bus Stands and Traffic Mirrors. Financial help hasbeen provided to the poor students and sick people. In2010, one vanand one 25-seater schoolbus,bothcostingRs.12lakhs were donated to St. Lawrence Educational Institutions.

It is a matter of great honour and pride totheLionsClub,Moodubelle that the Charter President Commodore Jerome Castelino and Charter Secretary Ln. Devadas Hebbar have been elected as the President andSecretary respectively in the year of the Silver Jubilee of the Club. This is a rare occasion in thehistory ofLionism.

This information was provided by Ln. Devadas Hebbar, Secretary of

the Lions Club, Moodubelle during the Press Conference held on Monday, 12 December 2022 at the PressClub, Uudpi.

Ln. Commodore Jerome CastelinoPresdient of the Lions Club,

Moodubelle, Ln. Elias D’SouzaRegion Chairman of Region V and Ln.Dr.EugeneD’Souza-Editor ofthe Silver Jubilee Souvenir were present during thepress Conference.

Career Opportunities in Defence and Career

Opportunities for Psychologists in Defence Service

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the Department of Psychology, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized aLecture

Series on Career Opportunities in Defence and

Career

Opportunities

for Psychologist in Defence Service on6December 2022. TheResource Speakers for the sessions were Gp Capt. K K Bhaduri, Psych Technique

Head, Mysore and Ms Nischitha Barke, Scientist DRDO. The Inaugural began by invoking God’s blessings after which Lt Gayathri welcomed the gathering. Gp Capt KK Bhaduri Psych Technique Head

delivered the inaugural address. Sr Dr M Venissa A C., the Principal addressed the gathering on this occasion. The first session was conducted by Gp Capt KK Bhaduri Psych Technique Head. During the session Gp Capt Bhaduri addressed the participants on 'why defence' and stressed on, how prestigious, exciting and challenging is a career in defence. He briefed the participants on the criteria for entrance, types of entries, UPSC, AFCAT, MET,NCC special entry and

SEC and also entrance process and qualifications for Indian Army and Indian Navy.The session concluded with a brief introduction to Agnipath Scheme - which allows recruitment of soldiers into noncommissioned rankforaperiod of4 years.

The second session was conducted by Ms Nischitha Barke - Scientist, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Ms Nischita’s session focussed on the ample career opportunities available for a Psychology Major graduate. The participants were apprised of the innumerable career opportunities available the under two categories viz. DRDO and Defence. The internship and entrance qualifications required for the various posts at the Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) were also discussed. The session concluded with a detailing of the temporary and contract jobs available in Defencefor Psychology graduates and those with other higherqualification inPsychology in the field ofCounselling and Clinical

Psychology. Thebeneficiariesofthis Seminar were students and NCC Cadets fromSt.Aloysius PUcollege, Sacred Heart College Madantyaar, School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya, KMC College, Dr. P Dayananda Pai P Sathish Pai

Government First GradeCollege Car Street and StAgnes PU and Degree College Mangalore. SUO Saniya expressed the words of gratitude. The Programme was compered by Fg OffrDrHithakshi.

AAPNationalParty

by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

5 seats out of 182, BJP 156, Congress 17, SP 1, and Independents 3. Isudan Gadhvi did not win. AAP’s vote share was 12.92%.

On 7/12/2022 votes of Delhi Municipal Corporation election were counted. AAPwon 134 out of 250 seats. BJP lost power after 15 years.

On 8/12/2022 votes of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections were counted. Arvind Kejriwal hadtalked of AAP winning in Gujarat. Isudan GadhviwasCMcandidate. AAPwon

AAPcontested 67 seatsout of68 in HimachalPradesh and lost themall. It had trouble with CM candidates. Two left and joined BJP. AAP leaders thought it was a hopeless case and abandoned it. AAP’s vote share was 1.10%. Congress won 40 out of 68, BJP25 and Independents 3. However, AAP had a consolation prize. Itbecame anational party. It was a state party in Delhi, Punjab,

andGoa. Getting 6%or more votes made it a stateparty in Gujarat and by being astate party in four states itbecameanationalparty. Itjoined the list of BJPS, BSP, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), NCP,NNPand TMC. Same day Election Commission approved name change of Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) and it became Bharat RashtraSamiti (BRS).

AAP has no members in Lok Sabha andhas10membersinRajyaSabha. Ithadwon4seatsin2014 and1seat in 2019 in Punjab. Bhagwant Mann was the winner in 2019. When he became CM he resigned from the Lok Sabha seat. In the ensuing election AAPlost.

For a party that began on 26/11/2012 AAP has made good progress in10 years. To remain the nationalparty, itwillhavetocontest elections in many states and have a 6% vote share. It does not have great leaders in the states. Many whowereinAAPin2012 orlaterare out of it. It will have to win Lok Sabha seats. To be PM one should havethesupport of272members in Lok Sabha. Arvind Kejriwal has competition from KCR, Mamata Banerjee and many others.

Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, and other AAP leaders had campaigned extensively in Gujarat. They were regularly in the news. They talked of the Delhi model and promised freebies. The majority of voters did notwant freebies.

Mangaluru: Daijiworld's

Dayanand

Kukkaje wins

top title at Photography Contest2022

Daijiworld Media NetworkMangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru Dec 7: Renowned photojournalist Dayanand Kukkaje won the Top Appreciable Photographer's title at season 3 of Global Photography Contest 2022. The contest was organised by Innovize Arts and Culture, a global talent searchfirm.

Dayanand Kukkaje bagged a medal ofappreciation.

The Season 3 of The Global Photography Contest2022 washeld among the photographers from India and NRIs from several other countries.

Earlier, Dayanand Kukkaje had won theBest ActionPhotography Award and Best Candid Photography award. His photographs have been

exhibited in 12 photo exhibitions organised by him. He has visited

morethansixcountries toshowcase hisphotography skills.

KennethPowell82 years- VeteranAthlete

formerOlympianPassesAway

Olympian and India’s 1970 Asian Games 4x100m relay bronzewinning team member Kenneth Powell died on Sunday December 11,2022, inBengaluru, theAthletics Federation ofIndiasaid. Hewas82. An Arjuna awardee of 1965.

Powell was one of the top sprinters of the country in the 1960s. He overcame the disappointment of failing to make it to the 1962 Asian Games and played a key role in the Indian 4x100m relay team reaching the semifinal of the 1964 Olympic GamesinTokyo.Similarly, leftoutof

the Asian Games in Bangkok in 1966, he remained motivated and helped India get the 4x100m relay bronze in 1970 in Bangkok. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) condoled the death of Powell. AFI President Adille Sumariwalla saidthesporthaslosta gentleman sprinter in Powell’s passing. “Indian athletics grew in stature back in the 60s because of the efforts of athletes like Kenny Powell who won 19 titles in sprint events in the National Open Championships and National InterState Championships,” he said.

Born on April 20, 1940, in Kolar,

Karnataka, Powell’s first major competition was the 1957 National School Games in then Calcutta where he finished third. It was not until he was 19 when he moved to Bangalore to work with the Indian Telephone Industries that he took upathleticsseriously undertheeyes of Rangers Club coach Krishna. Powell rose to claim the sprint double in the inaugural National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Allahabad in February 1963, winning the 100m race in 10.8 seconds and the 200m in 22.0 seconds. He repeated the feat in 1968 in Madras (Chennai), winning the 100m dash in 10.7 seconds and the 200m in 21.8 seconds. Five years after he quit competitive athletics at the senior level in 1970, Powell represented Karnataka in the National Handball Championships. He returned to the

track and won the 40-44 age group 100m silver in the Asian Masters Athletics meet in Singapore in 1981. Later, he also made it to the final of the 45-49 age group in World Masters Championships in Melbourne. The Anglo-Indian community of India to whom Kenneth Powell (Kenny)lamented thatKennywasan Icon, Hero, faithful and dedicated member and above all the gentlest soul one could ever meet. It noted, "You sprinted away faster than we wanted, and it breaks our hearts to see you go. You will be sorely missed by everyone who knowsyouorheardaboutyou. Rest in eternal Peace in the arms of Jesus. Every member ofthe AngloIndian Community sends condolences to his beloved wife Daphne, daughter Michelle, son Geoffrey and the rest of the family. May God give strength to bear this huge loss".

The President, Committee and Members of the AIAIA (All India Anglo Indian Association) BangaloreBranchsaid, "The death hasbeen announced of

former Indiantrackandfieldathlete

Kenneth Lawrence "Ken" Powell. He was 82. Popularly known as 'The GentlemanSprinter, Powellfromthe state of Karnataka', represented Indiainthe1964 Tokyo Olympics.A popular figure in Cooke Town and RichardsTownenvirons,Iremember him in the 1970 and 80s, immaculately attired and cycling away on the roads. He was fit as a fiddle right tothevery end. Oneof the long lines of legendary AngloIndian sportspersons, Powell was originally fromKolar Gold Fields. He used to train at the Annaswamy Mudaliar School grounds onMoore Road and the St.Aloysius School grounds on Assey Road. The

stylishly attired Powell was an inspiration to several athletes from Bangalore".

A pious Catholic, Powell was an exemplary gentleman. He lived in the vicinity of Cooke Town in Bangalore, where Ms. Elvera Britto pioneer Hockey player/ Captain/ Coach and Arjuna awardee who passedawayafewmonthsagolived too. The funeral, which the Karnataka Govt needs to organise as a 'State Funeral' is expected soon.

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Mangaluru:Poster of ManddSobhann's maiden

Konkani movie 'Osmitay' released

Theposter of Konkani movie 'Osmitay' was released on Sunday, December 11. Konkani's premier cultural organisation, Mandd Sobhann, is now making its debut in the film industry andhadorganised aposter release event foritsfilm. Tulufilm director VijayKumar

Kodialbail and Konkani actorproducer Prince Jacoblaunched the film's poster in a unique way by pasting it onthewall. Speaking on the occasion, movie director Vijaykumar Kodiyalbail said, "The movie Kantara has gained global famebecause it is about our culture andabout this land."

He also added that the Christian community played a major role in supporting, contributing, and promoting Tulu dramas.

"Initially, Christian institutions provided us to play our dramas in different districts. Irrespective of

religion, people havesupported art. People should alsosupport Konkani drama and movies. In the future, I have a dream to direct a Konkani movie," hesaid. EricOzario,speaking aboutthefilm, said that this movie, which is a search for Konkani identity and has an inside view about the migration of Konkani people, will be relatable to people of all walks of life. The leadactor – AshwinD'Costaandthe lead actress – Sonal Agnes Monteiro, who were selected through auditions, were introduced, which was followed by the introduction of the main technical crew ofthefilm. The story of Asmithaaiis written by Eric Ozario while its screenplay and dialogues are penned by by Joel Pereira. Nellu Permannur, Nikilesh, and Joel Pereira have worked as associate directors. Balaraj Gowda is the cinematographer and editing is by Mavin Joel Pinto. Denis Monteiro has designed the costumes. The music is by Eric Ozario, Alwyn Fernandes, Joel Pereira while background score is by PremBharath. The other credits are as follows: Digital Mixing – BJBharath,D.I.and

VFX – Sarva Studios, Bengaluru, Publicity – Marian Dsouza, Stills –Nellu Permannur, Choreography –Avil Dcruz, Rahul Pinto, Production Manager – Kartik Rai Adyanadka, Executive Producer – Rony Arun, Asst Directors – Amrin Dsouza, Rajith Pinto, Logistics – Alron Rodrigues, Roystan Fernandes, Research – Fr Pius Fedelis Pinto, Fr Jayaprakash, Dr Joyer Kinnigoli, Dr Mona Mendonca, Art – Henry Ferrao, Poster Design – Wilson Kayyar, Acting workshop– Viddu Uchchil, Lyrics – Fr Alwyn Sequeira, Rony Crasta, Lloyd Rego, Office –Victor Mathias, Naveen BajalHospitality, Producer – LouisJPinto, Mandd Sobhann Productions Director – VilasRatnakar Kshatriya.

The poster launch was followed by the introduction of the cast and a singing performance by renowned artiste Lulu Fortes from Goa. Lulu Fortes mesmerized the audience with her performance of Goan songs. The music team led by Roshan Bela, comprising of Sanjith Rodrigues, Stalin D'Souza, Russel Rodrigues and Prajwal Fronteiro backed her singing. Arun Raj Rodrigues compered the programme.

Businessmen and community leaders Dr Ronald Colaco, Rohan Monteiro, Michael D’Souza, Roy Castelino, Ronald Pinto, Vincent

Cutinha, and Gerald D’Mello have alsocontributed to thefilm.

Mandd Sobhann's president Louis Pinto, Stanly Alvares and other dignitaries were present.

Beautyof Marriage

Marriage isnot aboutbig things, it’s all thelittle things done with love.

Marriage isnot justenjoying the sunrise it’s being together during the sunset too.

Marriage isnot just a kisson the lipsbut itskiss on forehead too.

Marriage isnot justabout laughter it’s also aboutholding close while the other onecries.

Marriage isnot justthe smooth highway it’s sometimes passing the curvy bends.

Marriage isnot always a pleasant song it’ssometimes only instrumental too.

Marriage isnot justI itisalways the US.

Marriage isabout waking up to see each other first thing in the morning.

Marriage isabout him whosearches to see her after along day of work.

Marriage isthe piece of cake shesacrifices so that hecan eat.

Marriage isthe word of appreciation in spite of a notso good meal

Marriage iswhen hewraps his arms around her to make her feel warm.

Marriage iswhen shelies silently nextto himwhen things around are wrong.

Marriage iswhen shewelcomes himhome with a smile.

Marriage iswhen hehelps her when she wishes to rest fora while

Marriage issometimes about little arguments and those cute little fights.

Marriage istrying alittle harder to forgive and forget when other one hurts.

Marriage isapologizing when wrong

Marriage isbeing patient and selfless.

Marriage isabout being along when situations seem notso right.

Marriage issmiling after every pain.

It’s all about walking together even when it rains

Marriage isnot an I butalways an US. -

Sonal Lobo, Bengaluru

Mangaluru: Christmas special ‘NightMarket’ attracts huge crowd

Mangaluru, Dec 12: A huge crowd hadagalatimeatChristmas special ‘Night Market’ on Sunday, December 11 at City Beach, Ferry Road,Bolar. Thegrand eventwas organised by Stone Bridge Entertainment, the leading event management firm,to create acelebrant atmosphere in thecity andwith thesole intention

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motive ofcurating memorable

and experiences and one-of-a-kind events forMangalureans.

The colourful Christmas Night Market contained different stalls of dress, ornaments, and luxury and fancy items. The multiple food and bar counters were the centre of attraction at theevent. Mangaluru’s known women empowerment association EVOLVE handled the stalls.

A special play area for children was also set up with fun-filled games andprizes.

The band, A26, entertained the crowd with music from all genres. The renowned singer and songwriter Frizzel D’Souza also performed. Band Rusteze from Mangaluru also enthralled the gathering.

Mangalore Diocesan Pastoral

Parishad Marks Golden Jubilee

“Diocesan Pastoral Parishad is the expression of the vision of the communion and solidarity in the church.TheDioceseofMangalore is indeedavibrantcommunity builton the fundamental principles of faith, mutual cooperation, on-going dialogue, and discernment of the God’s will. I appreciate you all for bearing witness to faith through your service and togetherness” said

Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Father Muller Convention Centre, Kankanady, Mangaluru. Being a newly elected cardinal, he was felicitated on theoccasion.

Speaking on thetopic Christian

togetherness in the contemporary context, Cardinal Ferrao said, “Leadership through service, collaborative efforts, respecting equality are the key elements that strengthen the DPP. Leadership in the Church must be of unity and fraternitywhichwillhelptobuildthe Synodal Church envisioned byPope Francis”.

The celebration began with the thanksgiving Eucharist presided over by the Cardinal. The celebration was inaugurated by lighting the lamp at the beginning

of the mass by the dignitaries and DPPOfficials.

In his homily, Bishop Filipe Neri called upon the community to be prophetic in words and deeds to foster fellowship in the community

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 and Mrs Philomena Lobo the former Director of the Department of School Education and Literacy,

andtobecome leaveninthesociety afterthe model ofJesusChrist.

The programme was graced by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr Peter Machado,Archbishop of

Government ofKarnataka, ExM.L.A. Mr J. R. Lobo, Ex M.L.C. Mr Ivan D Souza, Rev. Fr Richard Coelho, Director Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Mangaluru, Diocesan PRO Rev. Fr J. B. Saldanha and Mr Roy Castelino, Golden Jubilee Convener Mr M. P. Noronha and

DPP present secretary Dr John D’Silva and all the former secretaries. The present and former secretaries of the DPP were facilitated onthe occasion.

Justice John Michael D’Cunha, the retired Judge from the Karnataka HighCourt saidthatUnity isthekey to fight all adversities. “Witness to Christian faith in the changing notion of democracy is possible onlywhenweallwork inunity.Right to preach, profess and propagate our Faith is guaranteed by our constitution.”

Archbishop Peter Machado released a souvenir titled “Ektharachim Bhangralim Metam” (The Golden Footprints of Unity) published on this occasion. The souvenir documented facts, figures, and achievement of Mangalorean catholic community.

Speaking onthetopic, “Called tobe theProphetsinToday’sSociety”, the archbishop Peter Machado said, “Disunity is the biggest scandal of Christianity. The grace of God whichcomesfromabovewillenable ustostayunited infaithandtolook within for resources and reach out

to those who are on the peripheries.”

Recallingtheglorious achievements of the past heroes of Christian community in Mangalore, Dr Philomena Lobo said that the Mangalorean Catholic Community is a gifted community in the mainstream ofthe society.She said, “It has a lot of potential to grow as a strong community. Church is not just of Clergy and religious. Church becomes complete when every lay faithful utilises the resources and talents for the good of society. In thisregard, thiscelebration mustbe an eye opener to prepare and produce good leaders for society.

Bishop Aloysius Paul Dsouza spoke onthe RoleofDPCinthegrowth of thecommunity.Herejoicedoverthe remarkable development and growth the DPC has recorded over the years, describing them as obvious indications that the grace ofGod has been abundant, and the collaboration andthesupport ofthe Layfaithfulhavebeen immense.

The President of the Programme, Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha

said,“Wearecitizensofthiscountry. We need to raise our voice and respond to defend our rights. He emphasised that self-confidence and working in unison are key elements to promote solidarity.” He stressed the objective of the programme that focuses on selfdevelopment andself-employment.

Advocate Mr M P Noronha, the Convenor of the programme welcomed the gathering and said that the purpose of this celebration isnotonly tocelebrate pastsuccess but also to plan for creating awareness and develop qualitative leadership among the Pastoral Parishad members and community youthsoastoraisethemtobecome

Community leaders with social responsibility. In this regard ‘this celebration is only a beginning’, he noted.

Rev. Fr Rupesh Madtha, designate editor of Raknno weekly and Mrs Anitha Veigas compered the programme. Mr John D Silva, the Secretary, DPCrendered thevote of thanks.

Very Rev. Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General said the grace before themeals.

More than 2000 lay faithful, priests andnunswere gathered.

Report: Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes, CCC Pics: Stanly Bantwal

“Bethany Sisters are ready to undertake the synodal journey, by being synodal persons like Jesus, ready to walk with Him, grow in intimacy with Him, and witness to His love, to His concern, to His compassion especially those on the peripheries of the society. Thus, all could be missionary disciples of Jesus” empowered Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao of Goa and Daman, the Patriarch of the East Indies and the Chairman of the Laity Commission in the CBCI after meeting Bethany Sisters on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 3.30 PM. On his arrival, he paid tribute to the Servant of God Raymond FC Mascarenhas at his Memorial – A Monument that has stayed in place though the tides

have changed. Along with the Cardinal, Sr Rose Celine BS, the Superior General of Bethany Congregation and her Councillors, Sr Shanthi Priya, Sr Mariette, Sr Santhosh Maria, Sr Sandhya and Sr Violet, theprocurator General,Most Rev.PeterMachado,theArchbishop of Bangalore, Sr Jyoti, the former Superior General, Sr Cicilia Mendonsa BS, the Provincial Superior of Mangalore Province, Sr Shaila BS,the Administrator, Rev.Fr Cedric Prakash SJ, and Sr Dona BS, the Superior of Mother House were the other dignitaries who evoked spiritual blessings of the Servant of God. He passed by the Heritage Park - A plethora that is more than just the spiritual traditions of Bethany. Itwasasingular honour and ajoy

Mangalore, to welcome and felicitate the Cardinal at Bethany Mother House. Sr Mariette, the General Councillor, facilitated the ceremonious welcome to the Prelate through her inspiring vibes. He was overwhelmed seeing the exuberant dancers who welcomed him with warm-hearted gestures to

granted toBethany Sisters,

the Dhol beats full of vibrancy, enthusiasm, and energy. Offering a jubilant welcome, Sr Rose Celine, the Superior General, felicitated the Cardinal with a shawl. The General Councillors joined her in showing gestures of honour to him and offered him a book on Founder Raymond FC Mascarenhas. All the gathered had an opportunity to make this event memorable

through a photo session with His eminence. TheCardinal wastheChiefGuest for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Mangalore Diocesan Pastoral Parishad (DPP) in the morning held atFather Muller Convention Centre, Mangalore. He is the Indian Prelate who was recently elevated to the rank ofCardinal by Pope Francis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TheAnnual SportsMeet ofStAgnesPU College

If there is one field of life which teaches us the most valuable lessons about perseverance and patience in fact what constitutes a perfect character,itisSports.

TheAnnualSports MeetofStAgnes PU College was held on December 09, 2022, on the college grounds with great zeal, excitement, and the

spirit of sportsmanship. Mr BT Obaleshappa, Superintendent, District Prison, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest of the day. Sr Dr Lydia Fernandes A C - Joint Secretary, St Agnes Institutions, Sr Norine Dsouza A C - Principal, Sr Janet Sequeira A C - Vice Principal, Mrs Jayashree- PhysicalDirector, Mr

Avinash

During

Krishnakumar - PTA Joint Secretary, Corporal S Pyasi from 6 Karnataka Air Squadron NCC, Mr Matthew Antony – Convenor, Members of the PTA Executive Committee, teaching, and support staffgraced theoccasion.

the inaugural ceremony, Soujanya M, the sports secretary received the college flag from the Principal, Sr Norine DSouza and led the ceremonial march past to the rhythmic beats played by the College Band led by Manasa Manohar.The NCCArmy-wing, Air-

wing, Rifle marching and 20 teams from I and II PUC marched in harmony signifying unity, discipline, and self-control. This splendid march past was judged by Mr Subraya Kamath - Physical Director, Besant PU College, Mrs Wilma Dsouza - Physical Director, St Ann’s PUCollege andMrRajesh – Physical Education Teacher, Navachethana High School, Neermarga during which the chief guest Mr BT

Obaleshappa received the salute of honour fromthe marching teams. Mr Ashwin, Lecturer in Electronics introduced Mr BTObaleshappa, the Chief-Guest and welcomed the gathering thereafter, Mrs Jayashree introduced the marching teams to the esteemed guest after which the college flag was hoisted. Mr BT Obaleshappa in his address motivated the students not to be a burden but to be an asset for the familyand nation.

The ceremonial torch was lit and carried by the National and State levelSports achieversoftheCollege Shrika, Likshitha, Shaza, Shamya, and Harshitha along with Soujanya M, the Sports Secretary and then handed over the Olympic torch to Mr BT Obaleshappa after which he declared the Annual Sports Meet, 2022-23 of St Agnes PU College open.SrDrLydiaFernandes andthe other dignitaries released the balloons to mark the occasion. The teams entered into a spirit of true sportsmanship with the oath being administered bySoujanya M. The inaugural programme was compered by Ayesha Zyma and Zuha Mariyam while Rasha Salian proposed thevote ofthanks. Thereafter, the events of the day began, and all the students actively participated in the sporting extravaganza with zeal and enthusiasm.

Theclosing ceremony washeld in

the evening. Nimra Patel welcomed the gathering. The winners of the various events were awarded by Sr Norine DSouza,thePrincipal. TheII PCMC/E/S ‘D’ batch was awarded the Runners - Up Trophy and the overall championship was bagged by II PCMB ‘A’ Batch and also Individual Championship by Ms Nidhi M from II Integrated Batch. Principalcongratulated thestudents for their wholehearted participation and advised them to play always to win and not to defeat the opponents. After the address the Annual Sports Meet was declared closed by the Principal. The college flag was then lowered respectfully and was handed over to the Principal. Fiona compered the valedictory programme and Manvi Anchan proposed the vote of thanks. The spectacular day ended with the rendering of the National Anthem.

SportsDay 2022

On the 9th of December,2022, Milagres Central School hosted AnnualSports Meet atthe Mangala stadium, Mannagudda, Mangaluru. Thevenuewasdecorated withflags, festoons, and buntings. The programme commenced at 9.15 a.m. It was a day filled with fervour and excitement experienced amidst thrills,shrills,andcheers.Theschool band welcomed the chief guest, Rev.Fr. Kenneth Crasta, Principal St. Joseph ITI, Jeppu, Mangaluru, and

The President, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Nazareth, correspondent, Milagres Educational Institutions, Mangaluru, P. T. A vice president Mr. Sathish Ullal, escorted by the Principal and the P. T instructor. The event commenced withafabulousdisplay of march past by the students of grade 6 to 10, which was appreciated by everyone. The school band and the class contingentfollowed theflagbearers

namely Ms. Srinidhi Swaminathan, Ms.AishathHanina,Master. Tejas Chander and Master. Yousuf Hafeez,ofgrade 10. The march past was judged by Ms. Precy Mascarenhas, Mr. Siggi Perumyan and Mr. Sandeep Rao. Thestudentsdisplayed agood form at the march past and each class eyed first place. The best class for the march past was won by the students of grade 9 A and the second place by grade 9 B. This made way for the highly awaited athletic events where competitiveness among the students soared through the roof. After the school flag being hoisted, the school choir offered a lovely rendition to pay salutations to the Lord Almighty. Thegathering waswelcomed bythe Principal, Rev. Fr. Udaya Joseph Fernandes. The sports meet was declared open after the lighting of the torch by the chief guest. The torch bearers were Master, Mohammed Rushail Rafi, Master. Nihal Rathish, Master. Himan Khader, Master.Lanvil Dsouza and Master. Alhan.Thiswas followed by the various events like long jump, short put, 800m, 600m. 400m,

200m, 100m, and4x100m relay.The event was marked with aweinspiring grandeur and opulence, filled with some nail-biting moments by the students. The winnerswereawardedbytheguests andteachers.Itwasadayfilledwith sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and memories to cherish. The programme wastaken through by Ms.MelitaFernandes. The students assembled in the ground at 12.45 p.m. for the valedictory ceremony. The judges were honoured with a floral bouquet. The torch was put off by The Principal Rev. Fr. Udaya Joseph Fernandes. Mr. Keshav Naika, P. T instructor delivered declared the close of the sport meet and delivered the vote ofthanks.

As it is said ‘Save the best for last,’ theoverallchampionship awardwas announced in the end. Grade 10 students were the overall champions. Ms. Violet Pereira Vas carried through to the finale of the Sports meet. Finally, the principal, staffacclaimedthecooperation and support ofthe students throughout the day.It wasindeed a remarkable dayinthehistory ofMilagrescentral School. -Sambram Digital

Parents SportsMeet atHolyRedeemer School

Sports Meet for Parents was organized on December 10th at Holy Redeemer English Medium School, Belthangady. Individual events, team events and lucky games were held for Men and Women. A large number of parents

participated. Mr.Bonaventure Pinto, Vice President of Parents Teachers Association was present. School Headmaster Rev Fr Clifford Pinto wished the success of the event.

Physical Education Teachers Mr Sharath Pinto and Mr Harsha

organised the events with the support and coordination ofother

Staffmembers. -Sambram Digital -

Ph.D.awardedtoMsAratiShanbhagofSAC

Business Administration has been awarded PhDfor herthesis titled "A Study on Issues, Challenges and Marketing Strategies Adopted in New Product Promotion of Private Life Insurance Sector: A Comparative Analysis" by Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri. Shewassuccessfullyguided byDrY. Muniraju, Department of Commerce, Mangalore University.

She is the proud daughter of Ms Suvarna Shanbhag and Mr Prakash Shanbhag and wife of Mr Manojkumar Sharma.

National Integration Day Celebration at Holy RedeemerSchool

National Integration Day was celebrated on December 12th at Holy Redeemer English Medium School, Belthangady.

Rev Fr Praveen D'Souza of Manjotti Parish was the Chief guest. School headmaster Rev Fr Clifford Simon Pinto was present. Student Riya Sequiera spoke on the importance and significance of the day. Students at School English Club conducted the program and conveyed the importance of

Ms Arati Shanbhag, Assistant Professor and Dean,Department of

National spirit of unity through various cultural programs. Students Reevan Sequiera welcomed, Nija

Kulal thanked, Mervin D'Souza and Fathima Nafia compered the event. TeachersMrsSaritha Rodrigues and MissDivya guided thestudents.

HarryFernandeswashonored

Traditional Mangy, mouth-watering chicken curry prepared with aromatic ingredients. This curry is one of my favourites specially served after delivery for mothers & they used to prepare this only with NatiKole |Gavnti chicken��

This curry is normally prepared without added coconut, but I have included littleto balancespiciness.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 - 1kg chicken

Take kadai with oil & ghee. Once hot add onion & fry until golden brown. Retain little fried onion for garnish.

Add ground masala paste & keep stirring until colour changes into little darker, brighter & oil seperates.

grinder washed masala water. Adjustsalt&consistency.Cookuntil done.Simmer verywell&takeitoff.

Your yummy Jeeri Meeri, cumin pepper curryisready toserve.Enjoy with Shevyo,Neer Dosa, Appam & manymore.����.

TIPS:

Adjust all ingredients as per your taste & spice control. Increase or decrease����.

This curry canbe prepared without adding coconut.Ihaveadded little to adjustspiciness.

Add chicken pieces & stirr well on high flame for few mins. Now add

Few potato pieces canbe added tothesame curry whichisoptional.

FirstChildren'sbook.

ThetimeIhavebeguntowrite,it'sbeenmywishanddeepestdesiretowrite forthelittleones.Finally,mywishhascometrue.Presentingtoyouthecover pageofmyupcomingchildrensbook"Seven Stones". Thankingthealmightyandextendingmygratitude. DostaytunedasIupdate onthereleasedateofthebook. -Sonal Lobo