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Model Bank Distributes Scholarships to Talented Students
Flower bouquet to Rev. Fr John Rumao, by Mr. Albert W D’Souza
Mumbai: Model Co-operative Bank Limited gave away annual scholarships to talented children of its shareholders, accountholders and staff at St Xavier Engineering College auditorium, Mahim (West) here on Thursday November 14 evening. The Bank chairman Albert W D’Souza presided over the function. Campus minister of St John Technical College and Managing Trustee of Fatima Devi High School, Malad Rev. Fr John Rumao was the chief guest presented scholarship to 79 students on the occasion.
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The Bank’s Vice Chairman William Sequeira, directors Mrs. Benedicta Rebello, Paul Nazareth, Prof. A P D’Souza, Vincent Mathias, Prem Aranha, Lazarus Menezes, Sanjay Shinde, CEO and Chief General Manager Francis J.A.Vas and others were present on the dais. William Sequeira and Vincent Mathias addressed the gathering. Albert W. D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Jane Harindran proposed the Vote of thanks. Edward Rasquinha compered the programme. —RONIDA
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pg. 3 - Many Christians Worldwide Suffer for their Faith pg. 4 - Communicateing The Word To The World pg. 6 - Reader's Views pg 8 - Why Should We Christians, Especially Those In Delhi, Vote For The Aam Admi Party? pg 10 - A Brief Exercise In Article Writing pg 14 - The Monolith Cross pg 16 - Moview review:Ram - Leela pg 17 - A Christmas Calling pg 18 - Different Types Of Kitchen Knives And Their Uses pg 19 - Inspiration pg 20 - Matrimonials pg 22 - 5 Ways to Find Career Ideas
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Many Christians Worldwide Suffer For Their Faith — Pope Vatican City: Many Christians worldwide suffer for their fidelity to Christ, perhaps more "today than in the first centuries . We are close to them with prayer and admiration, are brothers and sisters in the faith. Pray for them, we all pray for them", said the Pope during the Angelus today, developing on his comments on the Gospel passage that recounts Jesus description of "the end times" in Jerusalem. The Pope urged people not to place their trust in "false messiahs and sorcerers" who are "still" present in our world. And before he bid farewell to the faithful "I would suggest "a special medicine, called Misericordina. The Pope is not your pharmacist, but I invite you to take this little box that contains the Rosary and pray: it's good for us all." The evangelist Luke writes, says the Pope, that the speech is pronounced by Christ "near the temple, and he was inspired by the people who talked about the temple and its beauty . Because it was beautiful at the time. Then Jesus said "the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down" (Lk 21:6) . Of course they ask : When will this happen? What will the signs be? But Jesus shifts the focus from these secondary aspects - when will it be? What will it be like? - the real issues . There are two. Firstly, do not be fooled by false messiahs and do not be paralyzed by fear. Second: live the time of waiting as a time of witness and perseverance. And we are in this time of waiting for the coming of the Lord". Jesus' discourse, the Pope immediately adds, "is always current, even for us who live in the XXI century. He tells us :"Take heed that you not be deceived . Many will come in my name" ( v. 8). It is a call to discernment, this Christian virtue to understand the difference between the spirit of the Lord and the spirit of evil. Even today, in fact, there are false " saviors" , who attempt to substitute leaders of this world, holy men , even sorcerers for Jesus, people who want to attract hearts and minds, especially of young people, to themselves. Jesus warns us: "Do not follow them". And the Lord also helps us to not be afraid when faced with wars , revolutions , but also to natural disasters , epidemics, Jesus frees us from fatalism and false apocalyptic visions . " The second aspect is a challenge for us as Christians and the Church: Jesus speaks of the painful trials and persecutions that his disciples will have to suffer because of Him . However promises: "Not a hair of your head will (Contd.. on p. 4)
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Communicating The Word To The World
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ne of the most important days or months of significance ob served annually by the Church Universal is WORLD COMMUNICATIONS MONTH in November, World Communications Day being celebrated this year on 17 November. Significantly, it was on 26 November 1971 that Father James Alberione, the Founder of what has come to be known as the Pauline Family, went to his reward which he finally earned on 27 April 2003 when Pope [since Blessed] John Paul II beatified him!
Alberionean initiative Analytically, there is much of significance in this happy coincidence. For one, at a time when the use of the use of the media was frowned upon by the
Church, Blessed James Alberione was deeply convinced that every medium of communication—be it the written or printed word, sound and light, the radio, oratory, music or whatever—misused for evil purposes, can be used for proclaiming God’s Word by way of promoting Gospel values [read human values]. Secondly, he chose the most media savvy proclaimer of the Gospel ever, viz. the Apostle Saint Paul, as the patron of the first religious congregation he founded, i.e., the Society of Saint Paul (1914). Notably, Alberione spared no pain to tell his sons and daughters in the Apostolate that it is Paul who was their real Founder and
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Father. Indeed! Is it not on Paul’s Letters that the Church’s entire Theology is based!?! Thirdly, Alberione constantly reminded his followers that they were born of the Word (and of the Eucharist). It is not difficult to see that it is the Word that was made flesh at the Incarnation (and in the Eucharist), it is the Word that is expressed in every good utterance and in every good act, it is the Word that the Media transmits by way of all things nice and beautiful, bringing alive the Genesis sentiment: “God saw that it was good� [1:10b]. Fourthly, Alberione gave a whole new meaning to the production and
Many Christians Worldwide Suffer For Their Faith — Pope
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perish " ( v.18). In short , said Francis, "reminds us that we are totally in the hands of God! The adversity we meet for our faith and our commitment to the Gospel are occasions of testimony and they should not turn us away from the Lord, but force us to abandon ourselves to Him even more, to the power of his Spirit and his grace. At this time, my thoughts and all our thoughts - let's do it together - go to so many Christian brothers and sisters who suffer persecution because of their faith. There are many of them, perhaps many more of the early centuries. Jesus is with them, and also we are united with them with our prayers and our love . We admire their courage and testimony. They are our brothers and sisters, who in many parts of the world suffer for their fidelity to Jesus Christ. We send them our heartfelt greetings and our affection. "
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In the end, Jesus makes a promise that is a guarantee of victory: "By your perseverance you will secure your lives" ( v.19 ) . How much hope in these words! They are a reminder of the hope and patience, to be able to wait for the fruits of salvation certain, confident in the profound sense of life and of history: the trials and difficulties are part of a bigger picture , and the Lord , the Lord of history, leads all to its fulfillment . Despite the turmoil and disasters that affect the world, God's plan of goodness and mercy will be fulfilled ! And this is our hope. Travelling this road, the road of God, it will be accomplished. This message makes us reflect on our present and gives us the strength to face it with courage and hope , in the company of Mary, who always walks with us. Immediately after the Marian prayer, the Pope pronounced his usual
Sunday greetings. Before bidding everyone farewell , the Pope recalled the end of the Year of Faith and announced an unusual initiative: "I would now recommend to all of you here in the square a medicine : some people think that the Pope is trying to be a pharmacist ... It is a special medicine to realize the fruits of the Year of Faith, which is drawing to a close. Its a medicine of 59 beaded grains : it is a spiritual medicine called Misericordina . It is kept in a box , which some volunteers will distribute as you leave the square. Take it : it is a Rosary , with which you can pray the 'chaplet of Divine Mercy ' , pearl of our soul and spiritual help to spread love , forgiveness and brotherhood everywhere. Do not forget to take it, because it does us good: the heart, the soul, our whole life! I wish you all a good Sunday. Have a good lunch and good-bye . " (AsiaNews)
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sale of the various forms of communication that were beginning to emerge. Teaching his adherents reverence for the Word of God being printed, he was wont to point out that our book centres were not commercial establishments but a place where the Word meets the world, a temple where the religious who serve are preachers and the sale counter a pulpit. But the profoundest dimension he added to the Media apostolate concerns ‘publishing-printing’: “For us, editorial work is not a ministry, but the ministry. Our main time is dedicated to editorial work, while other ministries receive only fragments of our hours”. His assertion that “the best decoration for an editorial room is a picture of the evangelists” serves as a sharp reminder to those directly involved that they are each called to evangelize. Notably, the symbols of the four gospel writers could well be seen as signifying the four professionals involved in the presentation of the printed word: ST MATTHEW: Winged Man - Incarnation. ST MARK: Winged Lion Resurrection. ST LUKE: Winged Ox Passion. ST JOHN: Eagle - Ascension. Undeniably, Alberione’s vision for a truly salubrious use of the print medium is of prime importance in today’s times.
Brevity, the essence of communication In a world of speed when the common man is racing against time to make ends meet and simultaneously keep abreast of what can enrich his spirit, there is what is called an economy of words that needs to be maintained by those in the publishing-printing apostolate. Communicating briefly yet fully is of prime importance. We’ve often heard it said that if you can say in a page (or a paragraph) all that you have to, don’t write two pages or paragraphs; if you can say it all in a sentence, don’t write a paragraph; and if it can be said in a word, don’t write a sentence! That is where ‘editing’ comes into play. Publishing per se involves specialized strategy. Broadly, the first step is the INCARNATION where the author conceives and fructifies his/her idea in book form. The next step is the RESUR-
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World Communications Day was established by Pope Paul VI in 1967 as an annual ... guide those who tell the story of our times through word and image. RECTION where the evaluator of the manuscript (MS), as far as possible competent in the subject being dealt with, makes a serious study of the work in hand, adjudging it as either fit or unfit for publication, conscious of the fact that the published work is going to be a means of communicating the Word. Then follows the PASSION involved in ‘Copy-editing’ – a task that is time consuming and to which not everyone can claim to be equal! The Copy-editor is one who has a powerful command over the language and is able to effectively defend his/her editing of the script. As Judith Butcher avers, “Copy-editors need not be experts on the subject of the work but must be able to interest themselves in it in order to try to put themselves in the position of the intended reader” – so much in keeping with the Pauline injunction “Whatever you do, put your heart into it” (Col 3:23a)! “The good copy-editor,” Butcher adds, “is an intelligent reader and a tactful and sensitive critic; someone who cares enough about perfection of detail to spend time checking small points of consistency in someone else’s work…..” Such perfection of detail cannot but involve knowing and understanding both the similarity of terms as well as the difference and their uses – e.g. aloneness and loneliness,
in hand, at hand, and on hand, ipso facto and de facto, must needs etc. The fourth stage is ‘Proof-reading’. Simple yet as important a task as that of the Author, the Evaluator and the Copy-editor, ‘proof-reading’ may be likened to the ASCENSION. The evaluation and the copy-editing having been competently done by the respective professionals, the proof-reader dedicatedly checks the transcript to ascertain whether the hard copy is adequate ‘proof’ of the changes and corrections effected by the copy-editor, before it is sent on to the department/s concerned for further action, inconsistencies if any being brought promptly to the notice of the copy-editor for the purpose of clarification and necessary action.
The message matters Implicitly, the author needs to be taken into confidence from the very start and kept updated on the progress of the MS, the need for the kind of changes being made and the corrections involved. All this is clearly indicative of two very important elements, viz. cohesion and collaboration between the Evaluator, the Copy-editor, the Proofreader and the Author, any semblance of one-upmanship consigned to the dustbin where it rightly belongs, for at stake is nobody’s ego but the importance of the message the given text strives to convey and the interests of the reader, time being an important consideration. Needless to say, the author, the evaluator, the copy-editor and the proof-reader come through as evangelists in the apostolate of the communications’ media.
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100 Years of Gloria Church, Byculla Over hundreds of parishioners, hundreds of well wishers from other parishes like myself and scores of nuns stepped away from their rituals last Sunday, November 10th, to take part in a groundbreaking new event. “Centenary Celebrations of Our Lady of Glory Church” Byculla. The mass led by His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias and con celebrated by Bishop Felipe Neri from Goa, Bishop Agnelo, Bishop Bosco, Bishop Savio, Fr. Rocky and other priests was a solemn affair. The Cardinal focused on “Mary & Faith” in his homily. The Cardinal blessed the grandly decorated statute of’ Our Lady Of Glory’after the mass, while the melodious choir rendered the rock and roll song from the movie “Sister Act”, which made my evening within the church. The stage was brightly lit up just like a broadway set and the audience was informed about the state of repairs and the church history by Bishops Agnelo and Neri respectively. The cardinal was at his jovial best and made light banter on stage. The highlight of the cultural programme was the superb musical by local and youth from other parishes too. It was a spectacular one called “Black and White”. All the male performers were with their faces painted black and white while the gals were in their pretty flowery skirt and tops. It was the first time I witnessed a performance of this type and it made my evening within the ground. The entire show was of high standards and the audience loved it. My sincere appreciation to Fr Rocky Banz, the Parish Priest and the entire team for the detailed and well planned event. It was a first centenary celebration of a Church for me as well for all present except Bishop Neri as admitted. Hope to see the more churches celebrate their centenary in this fashion.
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—Fr. Michael G., Vasai.
Are We Indians Racist?
—Agnelo P. Rodrigues, Marine Lines.
East Indians Need To Unite I was happy to read a news item in Hindustan Times of 11/11/13 titled "City East Indians set up forum to safeguard community's interests." I, immediately contacted Mr. Oneil Kini of Kalina whether he was part of the Conclave in the news. He admitted he was not part of it. Mr. Oneil is doing excellent work with his ‘Mool East Indian Sanghatana’, which is registered with government and has a name for achieving OBC status for the East Indians. I attend its Annual meetings on invitation. I find that the big leaders are always absent and Oniel is doing 'hamaali work’ alone. He should not have ignored by the Conclave. My point is that there are many such East Indians who are doing excellent work for the uplift of the community. If they had to come together they would achieve any great marvells. But the sad fact is that they are working individually and infact sometimes even against one one another. We need very badly some one to bring the leaders and organisations together in atleast one loose association. Specially as the Conclave held at Vile Parle by Mr. Alphy D'Souza and Alexander D'Souza and attended by Bishop John Roderigues would achieve the goals like a reserved seat for the East Indian Municipal Corprator in Mumbai, only with such
An article in the Reader’s Digest, Sep 2013, ( In My Opinion) —India is Racist and Nobody Wants to Change, by an African American, Diepiriye Kuku, should make all of us think about this silent crime. Kuku relates that it was harrowing to constantly have children and adults tease, taunt, pick , poke and peer at you from the corner of their eyes denying their own humanity as well as mine. He also narrates that he was once challenged by a group of Delhi students to create a matrimonial advertisement for himself; and was subsequently explained that he was unmarriageable in the market due to his race and colour. He further stated that he was denied visas, apartments, entry to discos, kindness and courtesies. I would further add that we Indians are also casteists. At the time of arranged marriages, investigations and talks are secretly conducted on whether he or she is first class, second class etc. Why such hypocrisy? Racism, casteism, genderism and any other forms of discrimination must be eliminated from our thoughts, words and actions. As the good word clarifies: “There is no difference between Jews and Gentiles, between slaves and free persons, between men and women, for you are all one in union with Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). —Dr Trevor Colaso, Bandra.
Catholic ..? Loving It..? Prove It. Recently I encountered an embarrassing situation, where I was told to prove that we are Catholics and that too on a document. As I fumbled to prove that we are Catholics, but the thoughts stirred up my mind as why we do not have any document which proves that we are Catholic? Though I
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tried to explain through our Baptism and marriage certificates, it was of no avail. It is nowhere written that I or any member of my family is Catholic. That means; we are just Christians? I met a few others, who had similar experiences. In the west, they clearly mention the word ‘Catholic’ in their parish and school letterheads. What I am trying to say here is; as for Indian Catholic Church, what is the harm in mentioning that we are Catholic? We say the Apostles’ Creed mentioning “Holy Catholic Church” and our Pope leads the Catholic Church and we have so many organizations and conduct so many programmes to pride ourselves who we are. (Catholic and loving it- by Steve Ray) But when it comes to our Catholic parishes and schools, it is only mentioned “Our lady of Lourdes Church” or “St. Patrick’s Church”, but no ‘Catholic word included and similarly it is with our schools. While there are so many breakaway groups from the church mushroom, but for the general public we are just Christians? Is it so? Furthermore; today there are many primary and secondary schools in the suburbs of Mumbai, Mira road and Malwani and other states or places, run by Muslims and Hindus, bearing Christian names! And all the gullible public admit their children thinking it is a Catholic school. (They even get foreign funds) And when any bad reputation arises out of such business, we Catholics are targeted as whole ‘Christian’ community. Is there any example anywhere that any Catholics or Christians running a school in Islamic or Hindu deity’s name? We raise hue and cry when someone shows our faith in poor light in movies and media. But where all those voices gone when these rouge elements exploit our faith to make millions? Are not we supposed to react? What prevents us from being boldly distinguished as Catholics? I hope our religious leaders are well aware of this issue and they need to come up with necessary changes; to be made in today’s scenario, which is a requirement. Can we have a solution? —George D’ Souza. Malad west
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The Legality And Illegality Of It All!
by Ladislaus L D’Souza There’s jubilation over the recent Supreme Court order staying its earlier order for the demolition of some 35 illegal floors built in the Campa Cola Compound. And rightly so, for the demolition ordered stood to affect adversely a large number of families who were said to have bought the illegal dwellings legally and since paid all tax dues while the perpetrators of the criminality involved have all gone scot-free. A close analysis of the entire case could open a Pandora’s box of questions, like: (1) Where was the Law/ government/municipality when the illegal constructions came up, whether in the case of Campa Cola Compound or in the case of the 50,000 buildings that reports say exist illegally in Mumbai? (2) There are other cities in Maharashtra and across the country where several such constructions have mushroomed and continue to do so. What has the Law/government/ municipality done about it or plan/s to do? (3) Were the constructions made of papier mache or cardboard that they sprung up overnight, unnoticed by the well-paid and heavily fed officials concerned, be these in the government, the municipality or among the Law fraternity? (4) One is happy that neither
the government (both state and Central) nor the municipality, was keen on going against the Supreme Court order for demolition. Very laudable! However, how does one explain the subversion of the Supreme Court verdict in the Shah Bano case by the then Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress Government at the Centre? Hiding behind the premise that the two matters are different and cannot be mixed does not gel! It’s a question of abiding by the verdict/order of the Supreme law enforcer of a democratic country. That having been said, could the Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India or any such Christian body bring together a group of Christians involved in the construction trade to discuss ways and means to prevent such nefarious activities and curb the mushrooming of illegal constructions and such other related matters? And while we are at it, could we also have a similar body formed to look into matters concerning the Conveyance Deed not having been obtained yet by Catholics living in certain dwellings built on land once owned by the Archdiocese and where residents in legally formed Cooperative housing societies [CHS] are brazenly rebuffed as being ‘tenants’, thereby necessitating unseemly court cases between CHS members and the Church?
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Why Should We Christians, Especially Those In Delhi, Vote For The Aam Admi Party?
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et me start by confessing that I am a 'Signed In' member of the ' Aam Admi Party ' and hence what I am saying below is colored by the Cap or Badge with the Broom symbol, that I am now wearing.The main question being asked by many, is to why a practicing Catholic like myself, change from being a regular Congress voter, to one who will now stop voting for the Congress and vote for AAP? Let me try and answer this question, which many of my friends have asked me recently.
Corruption, the Cancer effecting the Society: We as Christians are constantly reminded in our churches, that we should keep to the Commandments and as such lead an honest life. This is becoming more and more difficult for us do in India these days, while we are being slowly engulfed by corruption. How can one be honest, when you have to bribe someone or the other regularly, to get even basic necessities of life? What do we say to our educated kids who do not want to take up any Government job, because it forces them to be corrupt? Why are most of our bright youngsters, opting to immigrate to foreign countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand and USA? The Congress unfortunately over the decades has been unable to control rampant political corruption, which has spread now, even to the bottom rung of the administration in government departments. Many will say it is the fountainhead of rampant corruption. It is effecting all citizens who have to deal with any Governmental department, for obtaining each and every service that they are entitled to as citizens. A time has come when the prime concern of the common citizens, has become this corrosive aspect that effects their daily life. The ordinary people have become aware that that substantial amount of money, that should go towards looking after their day to day
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needs of health, education, food, shelter etc., is being eaten away by some of the the corrupt middle men, government employees, crony capitalists, leave alone the politicians, who closely control all the above corrupt persons. The only time the India Citizens, have a chance to bring in a change in the way they are governed, is when the same politicians approach them for their vote, once in 5 years. This is the time, when any one concerned with the sorry state of affairs in this Country, has to take the necessary action to ensure his or her vote does not go to waste. Unfortunately, the alternate option that the common Citizens of India
Eric D'Sa have, when it comes to voting is limited. BJP which was in power earlier at the Center and is in power in the many States today, is presently the option. As far as corruption is concerned, it is a case of the size of corruption that is being spoken about. Congress being much more corrupt than BJP, is the only defense being offered to the voter by BJP. For the common citizens, the amounts of money being talked about are so big, that they cannot even be comprehended. The BJP has not done nothing when they were ruling at the Center in the past, nor now where they are ruling in the States, to do any thing to bring in effective anti- Corruption Laws. Even the smaller regional parties ruling in the states, are not doing anything to have effective Lokyuktas to control corruption in their states. They have not lacked much behind on the corruption scale. As a matter of fact many corrupt criminals who have cases registered against them, are party functionaries with political clout in most of the political parties. They have even been made Ministers in the Governments.
Political Party funding is now totally dependent on corruption and donations of black money by Crony Capitalists. No political party until now has been ready to open up it's books for proper audit and RTI queries. This has increased the nexus between the corrupt politicians, government servants and crony capitalists. The system sidelines any one trying to be honest. Though AAP has put up all the party donations they have received to fight the Delhi Assembly elections on their website, both BJP and Congress are trying hard to discredit them, with a false charge that they have been receiving foreign unaccounted money. A small David is being attacked by two giant Goliath's. Hence, what has remained to vote for, is a new party such as AAP. It was born, because of the fight against corruption by the common citizens that shook the political parties, about a year and half ago. It was branded 'India against Corruption', but petered out due to the complicity of both Congress and BJP, to sabotage the movement. Christians who want a environment of honesty to prevail in our Country, by cleansing of the political and administration branches of the Government of India, should not only vote for AAP, but actively work for it, so that similar minded honest Citizens of India would also vote for this new party.
Secularism Vs Communalism based Terrorism: Terrorism based on Communalism is a grave danger that confronts our Nation these days and if not confronted will effect the well being of the minorities like us, the Christians.The world has been increasingly over the last decade, confronted by naked Terrorism which is based on Communalism. We have been exposed to what is unfortunately termed in Western Countries, as Islamic Terrorism, which is being spread by Islamic fringe reli-
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gious hard liners such as Al Qaeda and Taliban. Unfortunately for us Indians both these terror organizations have their base in the border between neighboring countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Hence, it has not taken long for this terrorism to spread to India, which in any case was born earlier due to a partition with Pakistan, based on the religious beliefs. Pakistan like most of the Muslim majority countries in the world, has become an Islamic country with very few rights for other religious persons. Fortunately for India, to a great extent due to the liberal Hindu, who for centuries had learned to live in peace not only with Muslims, but also with other minorities like Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains etc, Secularism took root as Government policy. This trend over the years got strengthened, as the Young Indian got educated and was exposed to the western liberal thinking. Unfortunately, this Secular fabric is being threatened due to our continuos conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir, which has dragged the Communal Terrorism across the border into India. At the same time BJP have come to a conclusion, that the only way they can get back into power, is to revive their Hindutva agenda and use it for minority bashing. Hence terrorism based on religion is being instigated by their party political activists. All talk about economic growth and poverty elimination is being over shadowed by arguments regarding Secularism Vs Communalism. Communities are being polarized based on religious beliefs. Need for Hindutva Terrorism to combat Islamic Terrorism, is being fed to the Citizens. Meanwhile, Congress which starts playing vote bank politics just before elections, exposes itself of not being a Secular party, in the real sense. Congress keeps forgetting that to be Secular, the Government should not be seen to be religious. This is a reason the minorities such as Christians, who will have to face the cross fire of the above fight, will have to find recourse of a new party such as the AAP, which is not communal in nature and is ready to take on Corruption and rabid Communalism. Individuals could be very spiritual and
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liberal about different religions, but when it comes to running a Government, it may work better to behave like Nehru. The face of the Government should be that of an agnostic.
Centrally Controlled Parties Vs Swaraj of AAP For a democracy to function well in a country, generally we need, two well spread and recognized national parties, to be available for the voter to choose from. This has not been available in India, once the Janta Party broke up into regional entities and BJP being born by the total support of Communal forces lead by RSS. The regional entities came to be totally controlled by different political families. Besides the state based parties that came into prominence, also tended to be cast based. This is slowly eroding democratic principals and for more than two decades now, the Country has depended on coalitions to form a National Government. This has raised the political instability and constant shifting of political loyalties of politicians just too stay in power. Coalition compulsion has become an alibi, for allowing minor political parties to loot the Nation. Congress has lost the capacity of obtaining sufficient seats to form a Government at the Center by itself. The same holds true of BJP. Unfortunately, the Congress party has become a totally centralized monolithic party, controlled by a family. There is no inner party democracy at all. The Nehru - Gandhi family has totally dominated the party and now many of the sons and daughters of the other prominent Congress leaders of the past, are helping the Nehru - Gandhi family run the Congress party on a hierarchical firm hold. The GOI which it runs, is also centrally controlled. There is hardly a chance of the party producing a leader such as Barack Obama, to take over the Party and GOI. Hence, there is all round frustration about this feudal form of party, that Congress has turned into, especially within the educated youngsters, that India is producing these days in large numbers. The national alternative unfortunately has turned out to be the BJP, which is being now openly controlled
by the communal RSS and it's affiliates. It came into power for the first time by openly advocating Hindutva and building of the Ram Temple at Ayodya. In the process it brought down a mosque and generated a lot of religious hatred. Once in power, they also ensured the GOI was centrally controlled, as done by the Congress. To a large extent the party continued with similar policies, slightly tweaked to look different from those of Congress. This has sprung many regional or state based political parties, which have tried to fulfill the local needs of people in the concerned states and regions. unfortunately they have also turned into monolithic family controlled parties. There is no inner party democracy. Hence all candidates put up for election by the present nationalistic and regional/ state parties, are at the whim and fancy of their supreme leaders. AAP is now the party that has promised to bring in inner party democracy and empowerment of the people by the concept of Swaraj. Political decentralization will be brought about by grass root community participation. Already for the Delhi Assembly elections, the registered party workers have chosen their own candidate for each of their 70 assembly seats. They have drawn separate manifesto for each of the Assembly constituency, so that their promises to the people of their constituency can be met. If by a miracle and financial support of secular and liberal Indians, AAP wins the Delhi Assembly elections, there is nothing to stop AAP from quickly spreading across the country, and people of this country join AAP in large numbers. It will not be difficult for them to find 545 top class Indians with impeccable credentials, who can ofer themselves to be elected to Indian Parliament. The above gives a few of the reasons and there are many more, why all liberal and secular people in Delhi should vote for AAP and the rest like us who want a peaceful and prosperous nation, should financially support AAP, in whatever small way we can. There is an urgent need to shake up the corrupt political system starting from Delhi and if we the people do not take up this rare opportunity, only we will have to take the blame on our selves.
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hould you have a flair for writing, requirements in journalistic writing. How write articles. The know-how is you handle your subject is an avenue not really simple; at the same to create more formalized methods to time not impossible, as nothing is. I awareness. Observe life in all its astake it for granted that you have the itch pects. See the full perspective before to write; not knowing how to commence, you put pen to paper or finger to keywhere to embark and what to write board. Rationalize. People are not alabout. The desire to scribble articles is ways what they seem to be. The wealth the bug you want to master. Fair of topics for recording is boundless. enough. Roll up your sleeves, have Always look for a new angle if you want faith in yourself, and form the habit of to write on a topical subject. Your viewalways completing whatever you set point could just be what the reader is out to do. Be sincere ; nothing can stop wanting. Keep your audience guessan honest effort reaching the final line- ing. and that line would be to see your ‘by Freelance writing mirrors your creline’ in print. ative spirit to touch upon subjects you As with all works of the love. However, there are media : remember to open papers and journals who your piece with an intriguprefer to have exclusive ing scene, sentence or incirights to your literary efforts dent to ‘hook’ the readers when published. Always interest. There is a big difread the papers you wish ference between news reto get into, learn the ethics porting in front of a camera, Melvyn Brown and style of a particular and article writing. Keep in publication. mind, a movie script is not Feature articles are always journalistic writing. Be focused always lead news and pay well. The when you sit down to write. You are not feature touches upon events of the day sending news from a war front. The or times. Editors expect you to present recipe for a good magazine or newspa- them with responsible writing and a per article follows : socially dynamic response to a cause The first unwritten law in article or event. Avoid shadowboxing in the writing ; do not touch upon themes you use of language, and do not take the are not familiar with. Mixed messaging course of least resistance. You are free is the door to exclusion and rejection. to pledge or splurge your manuscript Secondly, do not beat-about-the-bush; with achievable priorities. There is no readers are not all ‘retired’ people, time centre-left in writing a feature. Write is precious. The area of journalism is a with sizable content, confidence, and well organized complex, especially in give it a catholic outlook. today’s world of underpinned politics While most of us want to write, not in a range of occupations. Write, by all many have the unleashing power to means; take initiatives, suggest opin- get down to it. Try sitting down at your ions on bureaucracy if you must, once desk at a fixed time each day, even if you are an established scribe. you have to doodle. Secondly, out of Every newspaper (regardless of it the blue, you could whip up a dramatic being a daily, weekly or bi-weekly), has sentence, and the drive will begin. Paa policy to maintain. Slant your articles tience and determination is probably to tie into the papers reader-interest. an important factor to start with. Try Most newspapers, and journals sup- taking an idea and build on it. One port certain political parties. So, be thing will lead to another and before sensitive to their outlook. In the begin- you know it the article will take shape. ning, you can write general articles Always remember to revise, re-read with full confi-dence for chances of and make an effort to brush up your acceptance. use of words and phrases. Awareness is one of the basic Some writers begin with having a
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working title. Others start with a sentence. Try to do a topic which would excite your reader or relate to his own world. Disparagingly refer to your article as a bridge to literary success. Most newspapers are staff-written and the freelance has a small room for acceptance. There are papers that do not pay a remuneration. Do not be discouraged, after all, its credit to your work and to you, finding your ‘by line’. Perseverence often pays. The print media is often flexible in their rates of payment, often depending on the value of your writing. In the beginning you should not expect to reap financial rewards. Here are a few passing hints to get you going: map out the dates of various celebrations; keep watch for performances, personalities in town, anniversaries, local news and other upcoming events. When people talk about something, follow it up. The best articles are always with clever angles to what other people talk about or wish to know more about. To the editor readership matters- and you matter to him and the circulation of his paper. So, go ahead and write an article.
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The Monolith Cross
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- Unlocking a treasure at St Andrew’s
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he mammoth monolith cross at St Andrew’s is so mounted that it towers up to both beckon and guide visitors.It was so positioned that in Bandra of old it couldbe seenfrom way down theroadas a beacon to all. Today it standspartly hidden by treesin an eerie silence proclaiming God’s chosen way of salvation. It is seventeen feet high carved from a single block of stone engraved with 39 symbols from the Old and New Testament. It is definitely the largest monolith cross in Mumbai, however many fail toappreciate its history andsignificance in the hustle and bustle of today. An expos’e was planned by” the Mission SONshineteam with a special veneration service on the feast of “The Exaltation of the Cross” in this “Year of Faith to bring alive the secrets of this treasureon 14 September. On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (or Triumph of the Cross) we honor the Holy Cross by which Christ redeemed the world. The public veneration of the Cross of Christ originated in the fourth century, according to early accounts. The miraculous discovery of the Cross on September 14, 326, by Saint Helen, mother of Constantine, while she was on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, is the origin of the tradition of celebrating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross on this date. Emperor Constantine later built the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on the site of her discovery of the cross. On this same pilgrimage she ordered two other churches built: one in Bethlehem near the Grotto of the Nativity, the other on the Mount of the Ascension, near Jerusalem. In the Western Church the feast came into prominence in the seventh century — after 629, when the Byzantine emperor Heraclius restored the Holy Cross to Jerusalem, after defeating the Persians who had stolen it. The feast slowly (Contd.. on p. 15)
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Lawman warns of possible organized crime threat to pope Rome: Pope Francis could be at risk from the ‘Ndrangheta organized crime organization, according to a leading anti-mob prosecutor who has himself been the target of threats from the mafia. Nicola Gratteri, 55, a state pros-
ecutor in the southern Italian region of Calabria, where the ‘Ndrangheta is most active, said the pope’s effort to reform the church is making the ‘Ndrangheta “very nervous.” The organization is considered by experts in Italy to be the most dan-
The Monolith Cross (Contd.. from p. 14) spread from Jerusalem to other churches, until, by the year 720, the celebration was universal. It became a symbol of triumph, as a sign of Christ’s victory over death. The prayer service at the monolith cross wasconducted by Fr. Michael .The cross is mounted on a pedestal twelve feet in height and originally belonged to the College of St. Anne (the present location in Bandra is the BEST StationBus Depot - the original college long since destroyed by marauding raids during the early Portuguese/ English conflict ). It was erected in 1870 at its present location at St Andrew’s Church. The cross is hand worked with 39 hand carvedsymbols. It is these symbols which held the secrets of storyline captions over the years. Fr. Michael conducted aveneration service outdoors after which all followed in fervent processionto unlock its secrets in church. Fr. Magi useda PowerPoint presentation to enlighten all on the various types of Crosses and their representation. The Latin Cross which is empty reminds us of the resurrection and hope of Eternal Life, the St. George Cross appears on flags, emblems and coat of arms, the Canterbury Cross is used to symbolise the Christian Faith, the Jerusalem Cross, the Greek Cross, the Coptic Cross, St. Anthony’s .the Tau Cross, St. Thomas Cross, etc. The presentation also detailed the many countries that depict and incorporate crosses on their national flags, like Great Britain, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Scotland and Jamaica making the cross a highflying symbol today . A detailed insight to the 39 sym-
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bols on the Monolith Cross and its history was explained during the presentation. Martyr symbols (torture symbols) like the whip, pincers, sword, and hammer are engraved on the front cross beam. Passion Symbols like INRI, hyissop, spear, crown of thorns, pitcher, lantern, seamless coat, hand of Judas stretched out in betrayal, chalice, whipping post are depicted on the front beam. The back cross beam has symbols of an eagle referring to the Apostle John who had glimpses of heavenly things as described in the Book of Revelation, the Sun- symbol of Jesus, the True Son, Mirror – a symbol for Mary reflecting the True Son and prophecy, staircase reference to Jacob’s dream andladder - Jesus refers himself to a ladder inJohn, a “stairs” that links man and God. The back beam had symbols of a walled city - a Church on Earth symbolizing stability and protection, Temple – God is with us, Fortress/ Watch Tower- Strength in God, Garden of Eden, a banana tree, squirrel – Christians busying themselves mediating themselves on heavenly things. The presentation unlocked the secrets of symbolsthanks to Doug Gray, the symbologist. Our grateful thanks to Mr. Christopher Curry and Mr. Conrad Gonsalvesfor insights to unlock the many secrets of this treasure. Special thanks to Fr. Miichaeland Fr. Magi who helped us understand the greatness of the Feast and unveil the true meaning of The Cross — because of what it represents — it will always remain a treasure , — the most universal and potent symbol of our Christian faith.
gerous, most unified and most difficult to penetrate mafia-type organization in the country. “I cannot say if the organization is in a position to do something like this, but they are dangerous and it is worth reflecting on,” Gratteri warned. “If the godfathers can find a way to stop him, they will seriously consider it. “Those who have up until now profited from the influence and wealth drawn from the church are getting very nervous,” he added. “For many years, the mafia has laundered money and made investments with the complicity of the church. But now the pope is dismantling the poles of economic power in the Vatican, and that is dangerous.” Gratteri noted that in southern Italy organized crime figures have strong and high-profile relationships with local church leaders, who help give the crime figures legitimacy. He also said most Italian mobsters are practicing Catholics, despite their violent activities. “A gunman from the ‘Ndrangheta will pray and kiss his rosary before shooting someone,” said Gratteri, who has been under police protection against the mob since the 1980s.
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hakespeare just got schooled Bollywood ishstyle, Ram-leela the Indian Romeo and Juliet exudes the passion, the colour explosion, the sexual tension, - in such a crude yet classy way, leaving you with a sensory overdrive that a drink may not quench. The guns blaze, the dhols play, the colors magnify - this is an absolutely sensational masterpiece. I loved the world Benegal created, every backdrop was intricately thought out and artistically apt. The casting was amazing, the men lived by the sword or more like the gun and died by it, whilst behind every gun toting man was a strong and sensible woman. The strongest was baa (butch maa), who bought a shiver into her portrayal of a don, worshipped and feared - a true godmother. Deepika was just amazing, she was
Movie review by Minal Fernandes graceful strong willed and a mixture of classy with village bumpkin. Though the film belonged to Ranveer, his acting was ABS!!olutely amazing he played the make love not war character to perfection, a Gandhi trapped in a
How are Deaf-mutes taught to speak? It was not before sixteenth century, an Italian doctor named Jerome Cardan got the idea of teaching deaf-mutes through written characters. As a result of his work finger alphabets were developed, similar to the finger alphabets used today. With the help
of finger alphabets, a deaf-mute makes the letters with his fingers and spells out words. He also depends on sign language. Many teachers of deaf-mutes prefer to teach by 'Oral instruction'. In this method the deaf are taught to understand what is spoken to them, and even to speak themselves. These days many deaf and hard of hearing learn to interpret, what is said by watching the lips of the speaker. Hearing aids are also being used more and more these days.
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Veerapan. You feel the love, the pain, the anger, your heart wrenches for him when he is separated from leela - he is a most unwilling don from a playful guy selling porn. Their passion transcends beyond the screen and you pray that these star crossed lovers do find their 'happy ending'.The film bought the theatrical opulence of Baz Luhrman in true Indian style and added 50 shades of Colour to make it one epic film and a must watch.
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A Christmas Calling A call to follow the leader A call to be perfect and complete It is soon going to be Christmas Time, The season when God calls us to stop pampering ourselves, Shut our eyes so tempted to never - ending greedy needs, And exert self-control over ourselves, For spiritual growth and external Reward. So let us follow Our Leader with godly love, Sacrificing our cravings, for the tearful have-nots.
To-day he shines as the Morning Star, To brighten dark days of a sick world, His hands of love seek no rest, For before him lies a blind, thoughtless, tainted world, Bunk and soaked in the abyss of sin and pain, And when nobody cares to open those eyes, He cares and dares to do so.
OUR LEADER - THE GREAT ARCHANGEL OF LOVE, Landed on earth 77 years ago, And we knew him not. On 17th December 2013, A flock of 1.2 billion, Will be imploring for birthday Blessings, From the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Our Blessed Mother Mary. And all Heaven, For our Beloved Shepherd, Holy Father Pope Francis, Whose 77th Birthday falls that day.
This model of humanity, Has fallen madly in love with tear-filled eyes And embraces with deepest compassion, The broken-hearted, the poorest, the weakest, The least important, the hungry, the thirsty, The stranger, the naked, the sick And those in prison. He aims at seeing an overhaul in the Church, Bringing it closer to ordinary people. What enlightenment! He calls us never to brag, But to be tolerant and forgiving, And to always wear the smile of joy, That comes from within. What an example! How we love you Pope Francis! Our constant prayers for your needs And never ending Birthday Blessings This Birthday, this Christmas and Always
What a birthday to celebrate! With hearts of gratitude, For the arrival of this MIGHTY WORLD CHANGER, Who stuns us, With his dashing spirit of service, Of thoughtfulness, concern and humility. Burning with zeal for the Lord. So vibrant is his beautiful Soul, That he could shed tears, Sharing with compassion, The plight of those who seep. So magnanimous is his love for his sheep!
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Different Types Of Kitchen Knives And Their Uses I like watching cooking shows, I have notice one thing in common with the chefs they have a very good knife skills, Well, I guess it comes with the job. A chef should know which knife to use for a particular job, how to use the selected knife safely and efficiently and also how to maintain it. Knives have many different purposes and have been designed accordingly in different shapes and sizes. Here is a list of different types of knives and their uses. So open your kitchen drawer and see if you have these knives. Paring knife - Every kitchen should have a paring knife. A multipurpose knife used for small jobs such as topping and tailing vegetables, removing skins from onions and preparing small fruits.
serrated edges are designed to slice certain foods like bread or vegetables with firm skins such as tomatoes and capsicums. Serrated knife have a long thin blade to assist in the sawing type motion required when slicing.
a knife but this knife is not designed for cutting purposes. It is blunt but flexible, it is used for manoeuvring around tricky situations. For example: it is used to turn items over during the cooking process for example sautéed potatoes. It is also used for lifting food from the pan to plate. The second use is spreading,
Reminder- Knife Safety Knives are particularly dangerous pieces of equipment if used incorrectly, however they are essential item for anyone working in the kitchen. Here are some reminders : * Always place a knife on the bench to give to another person, rather that pass it by hand to the person. * Never hold knives in the air or hold them with fingers overlapping the cutting zone. * Don't use the knife as a screwdriver or
Turning knife – You won’t always find these in home kitchen but an essential if you are making a unique style presentation. A turning knife has a very small curved blade designed to ‘turn” vegetables into a barrel shape for presentation purposes. Filleting knife – a filleting knife has a medium-length blade that is narrow and flexible so it can bend while running along the bone structure of fish, particularly flat fish. Boning knife - A boning knife has a short to medium blade that is pointed at the end. It should be strong and rigid, not flexible like a filleting knife. The point is designed to get close to bones and cut away the meat.
for example butter to bread, cream to a cake. A palette knife is usually fairly long, although they vary quite a lot in length and is flexible so it can get underneath food items.
General chef’s knife – This is my favourite knife. It is a multi-purpose knife. It can be used on many different commodities such as vegetables, fruits, meat and poultry. The knife can be used across a variety of cutting techniques, including chopping, dicing shredding and slicing.
Carving knife - it has a long, thin blade, the knife should be very sharp to ensure neat, accurate and efficient cutting. It usually comes with a carving fork which is larger and stronger than a standard fork. It is designed to support the meats while they are being carved.
Palette knife – I don’t know why it is call
Serrated knife - This knife comes with
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can opener. * Don't wave a knife around, point with it or turn around with it in your hand. Place on the bench and then turn to talk to others. * Never transport food on the blade of a knife. * Never leave knives in sinks or under items. Blades are a hazards when not in a visual range. * Always keep the knives separate and individually contained, wrapped or held with the point of the knives secured, this includes in your toolbox or even in the picnic basket. Never hide knives under anything.
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Overcome Negative Thoughts Having negative thoughts play out like a movie can only bring you pain, something that I’ve experienced many times throughout life. Negative thoughts drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to your negative thoughts, the stronger they become. That’s what one small negative thought can turn into: a huge, speeding ball of ugliness. On the contrary, a small positive thought can have the same effect blossoming into a beautiful outcome. When we start to have negative thoughts, it’s hard to stop them. And it’s much easier said than done to shift your focus to positive thoughts. But, it’s the only way—especially if you want to avoid going down a path that is painful and unnecessary. Here are things help you to overcome your negative thoughts :
1. Meditate. Meditation is very relaxing which helps ease mind. Meditation helps
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2. Smile. Bring yourself in front of a mirror and force yourself to smile. It really does help change your mood and relieve stress. You also feel lighter and happy.
3. Surround yourself with positive people. Surround yourself with people who make you happy. People who make you laugh, who help you when you're in need. When you’re stuck in a negative spiral, talk to people who can put things into perspective and won’t feed your negative thinking.
4. Change the tone of your thoughts from negative to positive. For example, instead of thinking "We are going to have a hard time adjusting to our living situation", replace that with "We will face some challenges in our living situation, but we will come up with solutions that we will both be happy with."
6. Help someone.
The new family in the neighbourhood overslept and their six-year-old daughter missed her school bus. Her father had to drive her. Since he did not know the way, he said that she would have to direct him to the school. They rode several blocks before she told him to turn left, several more before she indicated a right turn. This went on for 20 minutes - left, right, right, left - but they finally reached the school. Then her father realised they were only five blocks from home. Much annoyed, the father asked his daughter why she'd led him around in such a circle "That's the way the school bus goes, Daddy, It's the only way I know."
Take the focus away from you and do something nice for another person. It will take your mind off of things you will feel better for helping someone else.
7. Remember that no one is perfect and let yourself move forward. It’s easy to dwell on your mistakes. The only thing you can do now is learn from your mistakes and move forward. Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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To Place Your Matrimonial Advertisement Call: 2269 3578 OR 2265 4924 25 November 2013
MATRIMONIALS KOLHAPUR : Goan Roman Catholic Spinster, aged 25 years, Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 52 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. MBA (HR), MBA (System), Lecturer by profession. Seeks a well educated with good family background. Contact email : srm13_serin@yahoo.com OR 9226088408 / 9226944426 (Regd. No. 5991) QATAR : R.C. Spinster, age 27, Ht. 5’ 6”, MBA, working in Qatar for an Oil Company along with her family, seeks alliance from tall, well educated bachelors, having strong catholic values. If interested please write to email: vanspereira25@gmail.com (Regd. No. 5990) MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Spinster, aged 25 years, Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 54 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. B.A., working as a Financial Analyst in MNC. Seeks a suitable match. Contact email : natasha_serrao19@yahoo.com OR 9619522154 / 9969114346 (Regd. No. 5988) Poona : Roman Catholic Spinster, aged 32 years, Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 55 kgs, Fair Complexion, Beautiful, Edn. B.A., B.Ed., PG D.P.M. working as a HR Executive. Contact email : pravdoll@gmail.com OR 9765411451 / 9881201988 (Regd. No. 5987) HARYANA : Goan Roman Catholic Divorcee, aged 41 years, Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 56 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. MBA, working as a Sr. HR Consultant. Seeks a suitable match. Contact email : d.dsouza@metso.com OR 9899501960 (Regd. No. 5986) MUMBAI : RC Mangalorean Spinster, M.Com/MBA (Finance) 27 / 5’2”, talented, with strong family values & from respectable family, working for a bank in Mumbai. Seeks well qualified boy upto 32, reply with recent photo & full
Royal Christian Family Helps In Choosing The Right Life-Partner
Serving Since 32 Years 25 November 2013
details to email: smileangel378@yahoo.com OR 9920424282 (Regd. No. 5962) MUMBAI : Mangalorean R.C. parents, invite alliance for their daughter 26 years, 5’ 4”, fair, good looking, B.Com., working as an H.R. marriage annulled, from qualified settled bachelor age upto 34 years, Contact email : orchidsunrise12@gmail.com (Regd. No. 5918) MUMBAI : Goan Roman Catholic Spinster aged 29 years, Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 68 kgs, Wheatsish Complexion, Edn. MBA (Finance) working as a Research Assistant in Pvt. Sector. Contact email : roshan.gomendes@yahoo.co.in OR 9167140184 (Regd. No. 5938) MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Spinster aged 24 years, Ht. 5’ 8”, Wt. 60 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. BMS in Marketing, MBA in Retail Management, Working in Retail Sector. Contact email : aarikhalws99@gmail.com OR 9930672317 (Regd. No. 5933) MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Spinster aged 33 years, Ht. 5’, Wt. 62 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. B.A., PGDBM, Working as a HR Manager. Contact email: lumfers1954@hotmail.com OR 9819352481 (Regd. No. 5932) KUWAIT : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Spinster aged 33 years, Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 58 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. B.Com., Computer, Finance, Banking Marketing Course & Airlines Course completed, employed as a Travel Coordinator in Kuwait. Seeks a groom preferable working in Kuwait. Contact Email : lucy777p@gmail.com OR 00965-65686358 (Regd. No. 5488) MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic parents of spinster daughter 1973 born, 5’ 4 1/2” tall, fair complexion with qualifications of B.Com (Mum), two Post Graduate Degrees in Management, and two diplomas in I.T. and Computer, working in good position. Looking out for a qualified and professional well settled bachelor with good family background in Mumbai or
abroad upto 45 years. Kindly apply with recent photo and full details either to Email : bellwethether77@yahoo.com or call mobile No. 9892700617. (Regd. No. 5441) MUMBAI : RC Spinster, East Indian, Fair Complexion, Sincere, Homely, Edn. B.A., aged 47 years, Ht. 5’ 2”, Hobbies/Occupn/Profsn in Creative Art work. Seeks a suitable life Partner-Reliable, Sincere, Working, Sacrificing & Supportive. If interested Contact 8-30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dial 25372060 (Regd. No. 5662)
Parents of R.C. Mangalorean Spinster, 32 years age, Ht. 5’ 4”, Wheatish Complexion, B.Engg. Mumbai University, software Engineer, working abroad (E.U.) since 5 years, seeks the alliance from well qualified R.C. Bachelors preferably Mangaloreans / Goans with sound health and good family backgrounds. Age around 32-36 years. Relocation / transfer possible. Available for personal contact from 20-12-2013 till mid January. Please contact Mob.: 09869627640 email : newalliance09@gmail.com Address your replies to :
Regd. No. ROYAL CHRISTIAN FAMILY, 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st Floor, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001.
To Place Your Matrimonial Advertisement Call: 2269 3578 OR 2265 4924 21
5 Ways to Find Career Ideas
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any high school students feel that they need to have their whole lives planned out before graduation. That’s a lot of pressure to take on, and it really isn’t practical because your goals and desires change over time. At this point, the best way to prepare for the process of career planning is to take some steps to get to know more about yourself. Start by considering your options. You can take many paths, and you may discover new talents and passions in the process of exploring. The quick exercises below can help lead you in the right direction.
1. Think About What You Love What classes have you found especially inspiring? What activities keep you so absorbed that you don't even notice how much time has passed? Listing 10 things you love can help reveal possible paths.
list of 10 qualities you feel describe your personality. Ask your friends and family to name some of your qualities — sometimes other people see us more clearly than we see ourselves. Add their suggestions to your list. Now think about what sort of career fits the person your list describes.
Can you make connections between elements on your list? Are a group of items related to the arts or social activities or technology? What can you build by combining your passions?
4. Consider Your Strengths and Weaknesses
2. Identify Defining Experiences Think about three experiences that taught you something about yourself. Choose the one that gave you the greatest sense of satisfaction and write a sentence that explains why that was so. If you can pinpoint what makes you happy, you can aim toward a career that will provide those types of experiences.
3. Create a Self-Portrait Are you friendly, creative, impatient, funny, organized? Try writing down a
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Make a list of your five top strengths and weaknesses. What sorts of employers would be interested in your strengths? If you’re a good public speaker, for example, explore what types of careers call for that skill. Your weaknesses can also tell you a lot about where you might go. You can either steer away from careers that require skills you’re not confident about or work to improve weaknesses that may keep you from your goals.
5. Explore Careers What do actuaries or archaeologists really do? What sorts of opportunities will there be in the future for architects
or art directors? Imagine yourself in different roles as you explore Major and Career Search. You can find information on more than 300 careers here, which range from air traffic controller to wildlife technician. Remember, even if you know someone who has been planning to be a doctor since the age of seven, most young people don’t know what they want to do or be. Many adults actually work in a few different jobs before selecting a career path. You have time to get to know yourself and find a career that suits you.
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25 November 2013
Mira Fest-2013 St. Joseph Church, Mira Road, had organized Mira Fest 2013 from Nov. 3 – 10, 2013, a eight day festival. The Fest was an evening of fun, excitement and participation. People from all walks of life participated with their family and friends for some “funspiration”. This was one of the largest eight day fest which was being organized in the city of Mumbai, visited by thousands. With an aim of fostering harmony and goodwill among people of all faiths. Various competitions such as Prince and Princess, King and Queen, Singing, Dancing, Mad Ads, Drawing, Fancy Dress etc., for different age groups gave a large platform for every single artist to showcase his/her talent. The competitions promised to be a pleasurable experience for the competitors as well as the adjudicators.
Milagres College, Udupi Kallianpur Rank Holders
Anusha Monteiro
Sr. Tina Mascarenhas
Samanvaya Mangalore
Jyostna Mathew Jacob
Udupi : Milagres College, Kallianpur near here secured two ranks which declared officially by Mangalore University for the academic year 2012/13. Anusha Monteiro secured Second Rank in Final B.Sc., while Sr. Tina Mascarenhas secured Seventh Rank in Final B.Sc., and Jyostna Mathew Jacob MSW 6th Rank For the successive five years Milagres College securing Ranks in Mangalore University besides 100% results in department of B.Sc.,as well. Head in the Department of Physics as well as Dean of Science in Milagres College Dr. Gerald Pinto and his team successively leading the department with great success of the students. Dr. Gerald Pinto also the in charge of Placements of the students of the college as well as Co-ordinator of Career Guidance Cell of Milagres College.
25 November 2013
Most Rev. Lawrence Saldanha Emeritus Archbishop of Lahore Diocese paid a visit to Samanvaya-CherYsh Women Employment Skill Centre at Vijayadka Church School Campus on November 15th at his arrival to Mangalore. He was delighted at the cohesive work culture of the trained women who have started production and marketing at the back up of Samanvaya and CherYsh organisations. He praised the committed work of Samanvaya and CherYsh amidst the poor, marginalised women and blessed all the neo-tailoring and embroidery women. Rev. Fr Michael Mascarenhas Parish Preist of Vijayadaka, Rev. Dr Ronald Cutinha Director of Samanvaya, Ms. Shirley Saldanha sister of the Archbishop, Sr Mabel D’souza, UFS Project Co-ordinator of Samanvaya and Sr Luciana UFS were present on the occasion. 24 skilled women are working at the centre and earning their livelihood.
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25 November 2013
Registered No. MH/MR/South-139/2012-14
Royal Christian Family invites
BACHELORS & SPINSTERS for their forthcoming
GET-TOGETHER A grand gathering to get acquainted with boys and girls of matching age group who are in search of a suitable Life-Partner of their choice with an ultimate view to matrimony.
Gain much required important information concerning marriage
Highlights K Participants bio-data circulated at least 15 days in advance among participants. K Many choices for a Boy or Girl in his/her own age group K Marriage counselling and guidance by experts in the field. K Cordial atmosphere K Free and independent way of choice + Volunteers to assist K A well planned introduction session. K Boys-Girls of matching standard, status and education. K Games and other activities to get to know with each other. K Participants include good boys and girls K Each Get-together is limited to around 100 boys and 100 girls K Boys and girls from all over Mumbai and from other locations K Get-togethers will be held on Sundays or Holidays
Places are limited ! Book Your Seat Early !! Royal Christian Family 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st Floor, Near GPO., Fort, Mumbai 400001 Tel.: 022 - 22693578, 22654924 Email: secular@vsnl.com, secular@sezariworld.com Printed and Published by Lawrence Coelho at The Secular Citizen, 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st Floor, Harihar Nivas, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel.: 2269 3578, 2265 4924 25 November 2013 Printers: The Secular Citizen, Fort, Mumbai 400001. Editor : Philip Myaboo
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