(Circular No. 131/2015)್
(Contempt of Court)
ಕಂಕ್ಣಿ್ಲಕಾ್ಖ್ಯತಿರ್ಜಾಯ್ತಂ್
aaytaaradisaamisaak haanv
kedaalaayvellkarn paavtaan gharaaprastaavan, baaylechen aykon
paylyaavaachpaavellar igarjek paavtaan.
Maachchaa, milaar
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Pope Leo XIV as he appeared first time as new Pope on 8th May 2025 from the Balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, he greeted thecrowdsinSt.Peter’sSquareand allovertheworldwithwords“Peace betoallofyou”. That’showusually a Bishop greets the faithful at the beginning of Mass. That’s how the Risen Lord greeted the disciples every time he appeared to them: “Peacebewithyou”. Peace is such a wonderful gift that allofusdesireandneed.Jesussaid, “My peace I give to you, not as the world gives to you”. The peace which Christ gives us is a gift that onlypeopleofgoodwillcanreceive.
WhenJesusthePrinceofPeacewas born, his birth was announced to shepherds by the angel and a host ofangelssangatthattime:“Gloryto God in the highest heaven and peaceonearthtopeopleofgood will.” It is only people of good will; goodandproperdispositionreceive divinepeace.Othersnotonlydonot receive this peace but also try to destroy peace for others in the society, all because of their vested interestsandselfishgains.
That’s why there are conflicts, quarrels, terrorist activities, even wars in the world. People fight with theirownfamily members.Wehear from time to time a brother killing his own brother or sister. Not so seldom children kill their parents. Neighbours fighting with one another is quite common.
Sometime extremists or fundamentalists unleash violent
attacks on innocent people or on whom they consider as their enemies. There are also religious persecutions. We hear of riots and communal violence every now and then.Manycountrieshavecivilwars goingoninthem,whilesomeothers are engaged in prolonged war against their neighbouring countries (e.g. Russia – Ukraine, Israel-Palestine).IndiaandPakistan live in constant tension at the borders often engaging in cross borderfiringsorterroristattacks. Inotherwords,inanenvironmentof constant tension, unrest, quarrels, terroristactivitiesandwars,peaceis the need of the hour. There is no progresswithoutpeace. Andpeace is not possible without justice and goodwill.
War is no solution to any problem. Violence begets violence and hates begets hate. What is required is forgiveness, dialogue and negotiationtosettleanydisputesor problems.TheLordJesusChristhas taught us the path of non-violence and forgiveness. He has
commanded us to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. To love one another as he loves us. Mahatma Gandhi the Father of our Nation has also taught us the path ofnon-violence.
Let us live in peace and let others live in peace. We must be channels ofpeacewherethereisconflictand unrest. We must be bridge-builders and break walls of hatred and prejudices.Letusbuildacivilization ofloveandputanendtocultureof death. Jesus calls the peacemakers blessedfortheyshallbecalledsons ofGod.(cf.Mt.5:9)
Pope Francis of happy memory was atruechannelofpeace.Hetriedhis best to work for world peace. Apart from continuing to send annual messages for World Day of Peace (1st January), he took every opportunity to appeal for peace whenever there was any conflict anywhere in the world. He tried his best to stop wars between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine andmanyothercountriestornapart by civil wars. He even sent his
envoys to broker peace in different countries.Oneofthemosttouching scenes was when he knelt and kissed the feet of two South Sudan leaders to bring peace and reconciliation in that country some yearsago.
Recently, that is, on 9th May 2025 the Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue of the Catholic Diocese of Lucknow and Dr. Ammar Rizvi, the President of the Organization for Nuclear Disarmament, World Peace & Environment (ONDWPE) jointly organized an Inter-religious Prayer
Meeting in the Cathedral Hall in Lucknow to pray for World Peace and Brotherhood. It was well attended by people of all Faiths. All Religious Leaders spoke on the need of peace in the world and in our own country and prayed for peace. Such meetings and gatherings will surely help to create good will among people of different faiths. We need to work together to build peace in the society and reduce communal disharmony, hatred and violence. We need to build peace and brotherhood and make the worldabetterplacetolive.
May Jesus the Prince of Peace inspire us and fill us with his peace.
May Mary the Queen of Peace pray forus.Maypeaceprevailsonearth.
†GeraldJohn Mathias Bishop ofLucknow
-*Fr.Cedric PrakashSJ
It is ‘World Environment Day’ once again! Everywhere one witnesses a flurry of ‘activities.’ There is the usual jostle to plant saplings(trees), the plethora of long, boring speeches on the importance of the environment ‘ad nauseam’ and plenty of photo-ops with faces turned towards the cameras. The newspapers are full of advertisements about the environment;severalofthemareby Government agencies – the very ones who destroy the environment andourfragilebiodiversity!
Plenty of ‘tokenism’ and ‘cosmetic’ action – most of which, will be forgotten tomorrow. Trees are necessarybutistheresomeonewho willnurturethesaplingsandensure their growth? Public awareness on the importance of the environment is a prerequisite – but then words ringhollowwhentheoneswhowax eloquent are the very ones who are in nexus with the land mafia who
cover our waterbodies for their high-rise building and who cohort with the mining mafia to plunder ourpreciousnaturalresources.
Interestingly, the theme for World Environment Day 2025 is ‘Ending Global Plastic Pollution’. It focuses onthewidespreadimpactofplastic pollution, from visible waste to microplasticsinvariousecosystems, and calls for action to reduce and eliminateit.Butwhocares?Someof the big manufacturers will continue rolling out their reams of plastic withoutanyqualmsofconscience –after all, they will always have the protectionofthepowerful.Ourseas and rivers are polluted with plastic waste. There are practically no checks and balances, toensure that plastics below 120 microns are not used as carry-bags or for that matter there is strict segregation of garbage disposal, and nothing is dumped into our seas, rivers and otherwaterbodies,
On the 2024 Environmental
Performance Index (EPI), India is rankedatapatheticallylowposition of176outof180countries.Thelow ranking is due to poor air quality, high projected emissions and low biodiversity scores. The EPI uses 58 indicators to assess a country's environmental performance. Indicators, include biodiversity, air pollution, air and water quality, waste management, emission growth rates, projected emissions, etc., under the three main heads of ecosystem vitality, environmental health and climate change. To assess how well countries are safeguardingtheirnaturaltreasures, the EPI added a new category this year: biodiversity and habitat. This category revealed a worrying trend – many protected areas worldwide are being overtaken by buildings and agriculture. India's heavy reliance on coal is a key factor hindering its environmental performance across multiple indicators. Coal use not only fuels high greenhouse gas emissions but also contributes significantly to India'ssevereairpollutionproblem. This is reflected in India's rankings: 177 for air quality (above only Pakistan,Bangladesh,andNepal).
This grim reality, cries for EnvironmentalJustice!Itisthecryof the poor! The cry of the earth! ‘Environmental justice’ is today a global social movement that addresses injustice that occurs when poor or marginalized communities are harmed by hazardous waste, resource extraction,andotherlandusesfrom which they do not benefit. The movementhasgeneratedhundreds ofstudiesshowingthatexposureto environmental harm is inequitably distributed. Additionally, many marginalized communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community, are disproportionately impactedbynaturaldisasters.
The primary goal of the environmental justice movement is to achieve agency for poor and marginalized communities (particularly the excluded and exploited) in making environmental decisions that affect their lives. The global environmental justice movement arises from local environmental conflicts in which environmentaldefendersfrequently confront multi-national
corporations in resource extraction or other industries. Local outcomes of these conflicts are increasingly influenced by trans-national environmental justice networks. In India we experience today how mega-corporations, and the mining mafia are literally ruling the roost. What is happening in the tribal areas of Manipur and the Adivasi areas of Bastar, Chhattisgarh today are clear examples of how environmental justice is denied to thesesectionsofpeople!
In a few days from now, the 62nd sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB 62) will convene from June 16 to 26, at the World Conference Centre Bonn in Germany. The outcomes of SB 62 are expected to shape the agenda andinformdecisionsatCOP30later in the year. The 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)thatisCOP30will takeplacefrom 10to21November inBelém,Brazil. Duringthisclimate summit, governments must take new steps to limit the climate crisis and achieve the target of a
maximum of 1.5 degrees of global warming.
In the context of the above two meetings, the Society of Jesus have launched globally ‘Jesuits for Climate Justice SB62 and COP30 campaign’ stating that, “theclimate crisiscannolongerbedenied.Its most severe effects are felt in countries where extreme weather devastatescommunities,risingsea levelsthreatencoastalregions,and ecosystem collapse jeopardizes livelihoods.TheIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reportwarnsof“arapidlyclosing windowofopportunitytosecurea liveableandsustainablefuturefor all.”Thiscrisisdemandsimmediate anddecisiveactions,andCOP30isa critical event for the global community in addressing the climateemergency.Inthespiritof theJubileeofHope,wecalluponall peopleofgoodwilltoadvocatefor ajustandsustainablefuture,urging delegates to COP30 and governmentsto: 1.Cancel the debt of underdeveloped countries and strengthentheLossandDamage Fund.Unjustandunpayabledebts
from underdeveloped nations should be cancelled so that resourcescouldbefreeforclimate adaptationandmitigationefforts, and a grant-based Loss and Damage Fund must provide adequateresourcestoaddressthe devastating impacts of climate change.
2.Accelerate agreements and set targetsforaJustEnergyTransition to reduce CO2 emissions. A Just EnergyTransitionshouldconsider historical responsibilities, respect Indigenousrights,valuenature,and prioritize sustainable livelihoods overprofit-drivenmodels.
3.Setconcrete targetstobuilda Global Food Sovereignty System basedonagroecologicalpractices. Asystemthatpromotesculturally adapted modes of production, transformation, distribution, and food consumption, applying ecologicalprinciplestoagriculture. TheCOPprocessisimperativefor making international progress on the climate crisis. Pope Francis stated,“Itisamatterofestablishing globalandeffectiverulesthatcan permit ‘providing for’ this global safeguarding” (LD, 43). All are
invited to join in this important campaign.
Long years ago, Mahatma Gandhi reminded us that, “the world has enoughforeveryone'sneeds,but noteveryone'sgreed.”In his pathbreaking Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’, our beloved late Pope Francis echoes a similarsentiment“wehavetorealize that a true ecological approach alwaysbecomesasocialapproach; itmustintegratequestionsofjustice indebatesontheenvironment,so astohearboththecryoftheearth andthecryofthepoor.” These are genuine cries for environmental justice! But is the world listening? Are we listening? If so, radical and prompt action is demanded immediately – NOW!
5 June2025
*(Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ is a human rights,reconciliation,environmental &peaceactivist/writer.
Contact: cedricprakash@gmail.com )
The premier personality of Konkani Mangalore who is unforgettable, consistently remembered with or without an occasion or reason is "Eric Ozario". And for me, ever since he visited me years ago and presented me with his Biography 'The Indefatigable Crusader’ I find cause and reason to keep my admirationrenewedandmagnified. Time and again someone or the other recalls my review of this grand Biography and the sentiments and admiration are renewed. On this occasion I would like to point out to the esteemed VEEZ Weekly readers, courtesy Editor Dr. Austin Prabhu of Chicago USA, that ERIC Baab's Biography is worth reading and reflecting every bit - if you have not read it (In KonkaniorEnglish)donotwaitand do it as soon as you can for every
purpose and reason. Allow me to reflect superficially on the life and aims of ERIC OZARIO of Mangalore to give you all a glance into this great life and faith that to date continues to thrill and inspire each andeveryonewhohearsofhimand his Biography / Story
Eric Alexander Ozario has always been seen as 'crusader' in multicontexts and has created a positive revolution in various spheres; his tireless efforts are constant and consistent, for the promotion, preservation and development of the Konkani language and Konkani cultureandethosglobally,aswellas justice and truth for his brethren. Never compromising on his beliefs and giving human rights a place next to God. And all people of good will who have seen his
integrity at close quarters know his real worth and that the rough iron seenoutsidecoversplatinum
within, an uncut diamond; he holds his God above all else, the first among firsts.
Eric Ozario, Co- Founder of Mandd Sobhann and Kalaangann and a bornmusicianandsinger,self-made intellectual, has made his dreams come true through his hard work, devotion even in difficulties and above all self-confidence and love forKonkaniculture. .“Wherethereis a will there's a way” - Dreams Can become reality. However, it needs hard work, determination, selfconfidence and risk taking.
TheEnglishversionofGurkarEric's
Biography "The Indefatigable Crusader" takes the reader through inspiring historic paths/ journeys of struggles and battles that this genuine crusader fought under the very cross; Some holier than thou elementsmadeeveryefforttodeny him and isolate him. His fierce battle for justice, for the lesser privileged and the downtrodden touches the very core of human emotions and values. The biography, authored by Royston Fernandes, was released by former
president of Mangalore University chair for Christianity Rev John Fernandes a learned priest of Mangalore diocese who has won accolades for his services in Germany, and his autobiography 'Unbeaten Paths'. Like the Biblical passage says "A prophet is not recognized in his own home," that applies to both these great crusaders-hopetodoanexposeon Rev. John Fernandes soon.
Gurkar Eric's life, starting with the arrival of European Missionaries in
Mangalore, and the socio-cultural and economic impact of their religious conversion of a section of the aboriginal people of Mangalore. Eric’s life is an interesting mix of the social isolation that he has seen in his childhood, and the colourful larger thanlifepersonathathedaredtobe asheadvancedinyearsandevolved into a giant. His bitter experiences helpedhimanalysethetruecolours ofthissocietyanditsunjustmodels; his choice has uniformly been, alwayslookahead.Eric’scrusadesas a young man campaigning for the people of his ghetto - Jeppu, in South Central part Mangaluru, is electrifying,hair-raising,stimulating andwillthrill.Eventodaythisareais a cauldron on the boil, an eye sore too and still very motivating for justice. His conscientiousandmoral
battles, leading the Christian workers against their employers –the church; is inspiring to most and may even be scandalous to a good many who have blinkers. All his struggles particularly in Christian establishmentsblatantlyexposethe duplicity of an organised religion and the all-pervasive hypocrisy. But what may surprise many readers is thefactthatEric,despiteleadingthe agitations, is also a celebrated personality, composer and singer parexcellence,soughtandadmired bytheKonkanisocietyinandoutof the church. He is not only a distinguished artiste, but also is a creative innovator, an excellent organiser, an eminent educator, an admired leader and an illustrious, untiring Konkani activist who through his organisation 'Mandd Sobhann', has rejuvenated Konkani language and culture. Ozario’s messagesays,"One’strueidentityis in his/her language and Culture. If identity is lost, everything is lost. It is time that we wake-up to the dangers of the extinction of our language and Culture.” Eric’s life is a perfect blend of the brave tiger that fought for the people and the flamboyantpeacockthatperformed
before the world – a rare combination that only the rarest celebrated and accomplished personalities in the history of this world possess. His stimulating and saluted life will, without doubt, inspire and awaken to heights the humane and revolutionary spirit.
Early in his music mission he put together a band called “Sweet Serenade” and carried it on for
nearly 20 years. He also formed a band exclusively for Konkani music called“Dabazo”.Thismusicbasically catered to the needs of the community at large for weddings andotherprogrammes.Hisflagship has been ‘Mandd Sobhann’ – it is somethingdifferentwhichworksfor the cause of Konkani culture and uses Indian instruments and ragas. ‘Baila’–Konkanidancethatwaswell known among the Konkani people waninginpopularitywasrevivedby Mandd Sobhann with first show in Mangalore in 1988 at Padua High schoolgrounds.Thiswascontinued and ‘Baila Show’ was performed in various other countries along with SriLankanparticipantswhichisnow famous internationally.
EricOzariowastheChairmanofthe Cultural Committee of the First Konkani World Convention (1995). He was a special invitee at the First
North American Konkani Convention at New Jersey, USA (August 1996). He is also the CoConvener of the World Convention of the Canara Konkani Catholics to be held in Mangalore, in December 2004(Dec.26through29).Thelistis long, reading his biography will cover the vital need to know the details and his great reach.
In and around Mangaluru in the early part of 2018, in the church circles, the backdrop has been the injusticemetouttothehumblefolk ofJeppucompounds. Thechurchis
heroic in forgiving even the most heinous sins - but will not forgive the land tenants a matter of just rupees. Theclergyspendlavishlyin crores, the wealth donated by people for huge fancy churches, projects to showcase their concern, celebrations and luxury for the clergy and religious. But their valuables movable or immovable are not for giving away to God or devil. Anyonewhohashada direct experiencewiththereligiousoutfits will know and admit they are a wall ofmisshapedstonesthatcannot be penetrated easily - conscience, justice, social rights are just words to preach for them and not practice. The church of Mangalore has more land than even the Government. Andthegovernments so far are not just enough to regulate and correct the unjust
goings on. This book on Eric Ozario's life is an eye opener and reveals a lot of the reality of unjust waysofreligion-thebottomline is what is preached is not practiced andthehypocrisyofthecommunity leaders is unbelievable.
I took up this book to glance at, because my association with Mangaluru has been recent, I lived away from it for 50 years of my life. Yet,Ifeelapartandparcelofit all, as readers of my articles will know - this lovely book will inspire and give wings to the change 'all men of Good will' will like to see. This book is dedicated to the people of Jeppu, ever facing colossal hurdles and still facing the stigma of 'new Christians' Eric
Ozario continues his great mission without giving way to age related illness and limitations. "Asmitay" is a Konkani film that is the dream of ERIC BAAB. It was released in 2023 and is known for showcasing Konkani culture and heritage. The film has been screened extensively, with over 400 showings across various locations, including India, the UAE, Kuwait, and other countries. The film is a blend of a love story and a portrayal of Konkani culture. It explores the identityandheritageoftheKonkani people. "Osmitay" is considered an important piece of Konkani cinema, offering a glimpse into the community's culture and traditions.
Global Reach: The film has been shown internationally, reaching a diverse audience. Reception: Viewershavepraisedthefilmforits realisticportrayalofKonkaniculture and its cinematic quality.
Osmitay movie features Ashwin D'Costa and Wencita Dias in the lead roles. The movie is directed by Vilas Ratnakar Kshatriya and produced by Louis J Pinto under Mandd Sobhann Productions banner. The story of Osmitay is penned by Eric Ozario with Joel Pereiraas the screenplay writerand co-director. The music is composed by Eric Ozario, Allwyn Fernandes, Cajetan Dias and Joel Pereira. Editing is skilfully done by Joel Pereira, while the visuals have been beautifully captured by Balraj Gowda. Osmitay showcases the visualsplendourofKonkanirichfolk heritage along with a love story. It serves as an ideal study material
about the origin and identity of Konkani folks and offers a more realistic portrayal of thecommunity and its culture. The premiere show of Osmitay was held on September 10 at Big Cinemas, which saw an
overwhelming response from the audience. I recall a memorable evening may be in 2017, when Eric Ozario was planning the movie, he asked me to take him to the spots where the 1629 Portuguese tombstone was found and the original location of the very first settlement and the Portuguese fort along the Netravati River opposite the estuary (Alluve Bagilu) inBolar,hisinterestandattentionto detail was something I will never forget. Note Eric Baab with one of the two stones at Rosario Cathedral.
Conclusions:
'The Indefatigable Crusader' published by Notionpress.com, Chennai, is a unique one on the modern Mangaluru scene,ISBN;978-93-84049-55-3, a 298page thriller practically. Ph: 08242230489/2232239. Email : <manddsobhann@yahoo.com>.... Both books should be availableas indicated at 'Mandd Sobhann'.
Author Royston Fernandes, in his foreword 'My first encounter' captures the interest of the readers
narratinghisfamiliaritywith'thelife of my mentor and guru Eric Alexander Ozario', for a start that gives the trend ahead with hope that it is set to inspire. It may be difficult to skip any of the 32 Chapters in the book. Since, the space allotted for this review has limitations, it is not practical to touch on contents of chapters as suchwhichwouldbeaverythrilling experience here.
Eric Ozario, the crusader, said his biography may be scandalous in someaspects,especiallyforstraight jacketed religious-minded persons, asitrevealshisfightwiththechurch and some priests - in particular, regarding the Jeppu land matters, workers of Fr. Muller's, Jeppu Workshops, Stitching classes, and so on. Ozario was one of the few individuals to have achieved so much in different fields and can be a role model for the youth. "The man has worked his way up from poor conditions and achieved so much. The life of Eric is so interesting it can be converted into a drama, film, etc. in the times to come. I hope his life's story is not
restrictedtoa book,"said Goa MLA Vishnu Surya Wagh. The Konkani Book titled ‘Thokanatollo Zuzari’, published by Mandd Sobhann, was released by well-known Konkani researcher and activist, Dr Pratap Naik, Goa, at Kalaangan, here on June 14., 2015. Very prominent towering local personalities have made glowing observations which are lofty and unmatched recommendations in favour of the books. Just to name a few as space does not permit too many : Louis Pinto, Ronald Colaco, Roy Castelino, Ronald Mendonca, Dr. Pratap Naik SJ, Bernard F Sirur, Dr. Edward Nazareth, Msgr. Alexander D'Souza, Olinda Pereira, Sunney Tharappan, Sylvester D'Souza, Suzy Fontes, Dr. Valerian Rodrigues, Titus Noronha, Stany Alvares, Dr. Austin D'Souza Prabhu, Walter Nandalike, Vidya Dinker.......and many more, it will be a thrill for readers to know more, only readingthe books can get you there.
-Compiled:Ivan Saldanha-Shet.
Points to Ponder, June 2025
Even during the prevailing phase of market volatility, it bears repetition to state that equities are the most rewarding asset class in the long run. In September 2024, Sensex reached an all-time high of 85978. At this level, an investor who would have invested Rs 100 in 1980 in Sensex would have achieved a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 16% over about 45 years. A phenomenal growth rate indeed. But since then the markets have come down by over 6000 points.
This volatility in the market returns highlights a challenge that retirees face.ItiscalledSequenceofReturns Risk (SORR). This essentially refers to the risk of market falls occurring neartheendofone’scareeror early retirement. This can deplete the retirement corpus quickly, resulting in shortage of funds that can hurt theinvestorthroughoutretirement.
Consider a retiree Ms. Pooja. Let’s assume that she starts with a retirementcorpusofRs1crore.She plans to withdraw from the corpus Rs5lacseachyeartofundherpost retirementexpenses.Now, consider thefollowingtwopossibilities.
1. On retirement, she enjoys strongreturnsinthefirstthree years of 25%, 10% and 14%, butfaceslossesof15%and9% in the 4th and 5th year respectively.
2. On retirement she suffers losses of 15% and 9% in the firstandsecondyearsandsees gains of 14%, 10% and 25% in the3yearssucceed.
It may be noted that the annual returns are the same and only the sequence of their occurrence is different. But in each of the above two situations, the retirement corpuswillbesubstantiallydifferent attheendofthe5th year.Underthe first situation the corpus at the end
of the 5th year will be Rs 98.56 lacs whileinthesecondcaseitwouldbe Rs 88.15 lacs. This demonstrates how difference in sequence of returns can significantly impact the value of the corpus in a relatively short period after retirement, even when the average returns over that periodaresimilar.
One way to tackle the SORR problem is to devise a plan to fund post-retirement expenses early on in one’s career. For instance, say at age 30, a person’s monthly expenses are Rs 50000. Assuming an average annual inflation of 6%, 30 years from now the monthly expenses required to maintain the same standard of living will be Rs. 2.87lacsor,annualoutlayofRs.34.5 lacs. At 6% rate of return (to offset inflation) the required retirement corpus will be Rs 5.75 crores. This might appear to be a daunting number at age 30. But there are many Mutual Funds which have given long term (over 10 years) returns of over 15% CAGR. So even assuming a CAGR of 12%, say in a low-risk index fund, a monthly SIP
contribution of Rs 20000 would accumulate a corpus of approximatelyRs7croresatage60.
At age 60, the retiree could set up Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) with monthly cash flows so that annual drawdown is limited to 5 to 6%.SWPat6%wouldprovideRs42 lacs a year or about Rs 3.5 lacs a month. With the expected CAGR of 12% for the corpus, the corpus would still grow at 6% net of withdrawals which should help compensate for the erosion in purchasingpowerduetoinflation.
Oneotherdefensivestrategywould be set up a risk-free safety anchor bywayofanannuity(PensionPlan).
In the above example the required corpus is Rs 5.75 crores, while the monthly SIP of Rs 20000 over 30 yearshasdeliveredacorpusofRs.7 crores. The extra Rs 1.25 crores couldbeusedbuyanannuityat7% forlife,withreturnofpurchaseprice atdeathtothenominee.Thiswould provide a life-long guaranteed income of Rs 8.75 lacs a year. The retireecanthenreduce,ifhe/sheso wishes, the SWP rate to say 4%,
since along with annuity the annual availability of funds will be over Rs 36lacs.
So, for a secure and comfortable retired life, start investing early, invest regularly and over the long term.Securingone’sfinancialfuture doesn’t call for rocket science, but possibly something rarer: homework,patienceanddiscipline.
Where convention rules, there's little room for authenticity
When society dictates your choice and sentiments
Stereotyped into a perfect frame, with little or no options
She dared not to step over, than the restricted limitations
Was this the purpose, was this the plan, for the feminine
To serve and obey and stay within the stipulation
Every man, colour no bar, across the globe, far and wide
All in unison contrived to suppress, muzzle the female gender
She was their mother, sister, wife, yet his fear ran deep Given limited faculties, man did well in subjugating her
Noting at the outset, she could well wield more authority He broke her spirit from the start, leaving her beholden
Was this the purpose, was this the ploy, for the feminine
Yet the Powers on High show a different side
All that's powerful and fearful, rules in a female form
Yet here on earth, she must cower from the earthly master
Today she's breaking out, against all odds, but not without a fight
They're losing control, and it's not comfortable Both must learn to unlearn, centuries of conditioning But the wheel of change is already set in motion, and it's unstoppable
- By: Molly Pinto.
It’s almost noon. The clock ticks, showing that it's approaching 11 AM. The sun shines so brightly that it’s difficult to keep one’s eyes open due to the sharp glare. It’s the festival of colors Holi. SNS Engineering College is alive with vibrant celebrations as students,
StevenMascarenhas
both boys and girls, enjoy the festivalwithenthusiasm.
Suddenly, the mood shifts. Vehicles move in and out of the campus. Police sirens blare, and an ambulance rushes in. The joyous atmosphere turns tense as
television news channels arrive, setting up for a live telecast. Reporters hurry onto the scene, speaking loudly into their microphones.
"Breaking news! We are reporting live from SNS Engineering College. Moments ago, we received shockingnewsfromthisprestigious institution, known for hosting some of the nation’s most brilliant students.Afemalestudenthasbeen found dead after falling from the fourth floor of the college building. According to eyewitnesses, she remained motionless after the fall and was discovered lying in a pool of blood. The victim has been identified as Harini, a final-year student."
The entire college is shaken by the news. The city erupts in political turmoilastheoppositionseizesthis tragedy to attack the already unpopular government. With the minister’s son studying at the same college, the issue gains immense politicaltraction. Under mounting pressure, police officials launch a high-priority
investigation. They confiscate Harini’s phone and retrieve CCTV footage. However, with the college bustling with students due to the Holi celebrations, gathering concrete evidence proves to be a challenge.
The police soon detain Saurav, as Harini’slastphonecall wasmadeto him. Despite having no knowledge of the incident, he is subjected to intense police interrogation but remains unable to provide any useful information. Meanwhile, the authorities cordon off the college premises and seal the area with crime scene tape. Forensic teams meticulouslysearchforclues.
The city’s top-ranking officer, SP Ramalingam, takes charge of the investigation. After mapping the crime scene and collecting crucial evidence, heproceedsto theladies' hostel with three officers and two female constables. The area is already secured. Ramalingam instructs the team to thoroughly searchHarini’sroomforanyleads.
A female constable inspects the cupboard and personal belongings,
but nothing seems unusual. Just as Ramalingam prepares to leave, he accidentallystepson apenlyingon the floor. As he picks it up, he notices that its cap is missing. Intrigued, he instructs his assistant tosearchforit.
Beneath the study table, they find themissingcap—alongwithadiary
wedged underneath. The female constable carefully removesit using gloves and hands it over to Ramalingam.Asheflipsthroughthe pages, his pace quickens. His eyes widen. He has just discovered a crucialleadinthecase…
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Theeconomicconsequencesofan ageing population are well determined. A significant expenditureontheeconomyofan ageing population is due to the shrinking workforce and increasing healthcare costs. This can lead to slower economic growth, reduced productivity and challenges for public finance. Changeinagestructurecanaffect labour markets, saving and consumption and social security systems. The increase in
healthcare and pension costs, coupled with the lower savings rate and reduced investment could significantly impede GDP growth.
YettodaySiliconValleybillionaires pour fortunes into cutting edge longevitytreatments.Butarecent study published in Nature Medicine which draws on the UK biomedical database, seems to suggest that the real secrets to a longerlifeareneithermysticalnor high-tech.Thestudysuggeststhat
genetics play a surprisingly minor roleinoveralllongevity.Whileage and sex (47%), environment and lifestyle(17%)explainover60%of the variability in mortality, genetics added a mere 3%. The study could notidentify factors to explaintheremainingvariabilityin mortality. Chart1belowidentifies environmentalandlifestylefactors with the strongest influence on mortality. While expectedly, smoking increases the risk of premature death, social connections were surprisingly powerful predictor of a long life. Physicalactivityreducedtheriskof mortality by roughly 25%. But guess what; living with a partner was roughly as beneficial as exercise. Loneliness, it was found also affects mental wellbeing –anotherfactorinlongevity. So, a workforce that is healthier for longer could be part of the solution in containing the adverse effectsofageingontheeconomy. This would make other mitigating strategies such as postponing retirement age, continuing skill enhancementevenforemployees who enter their 50s and 60s,
increased adoption of technology and encouraging innovation to enhancetheproductivityofsenior workforce,etc.,moreeffectively. But as the Economist observes, large parts of Asia are getting old before they get rich and it means that even poor countries must start planning for an ageing population.
Abulgeina country’s working-age population is a blessing. Lots of workers support relatively few children and retired people. So, if the labour market can absorb a surge of jobseekers, output per head will rise. That can boost savingsandinvestment,leadingto
higher economic growth, more productivity gains and developmental lift-off. Yet for countries that fail to seize this opportunity, the results can be grim—as many developing countriesmaysoondiscover.
Consider Thailand. It is rapidly greying.In2021theshareofThais aged 65 or over hit 14%, a threshold that is oftenused to define an aged society. Soon Thailand will, like Japan, South Korea and most Western countries, see a dwindling supply of workers and, without extraordinary measures, flagging productivity and growth. Yet unlike Japan and the rest, Thailand,withaGDPperpersonof just $7,000 in 2021, is not a developed country. It has got old beforeithasgotrich.WhenJapan had a similar portion of oldies, it was roughlyfivetimes richerthan Thailandistoday.
This is a big obstacle to Thailand’s futuredevelopment.Toprotectits ageingcitizens,manyofwhomare poor, Thailand’s government will havetospendmoreonhealthcare and pensions. This will make it
harder to invest in productivityboosting skills and infrastructure. And where Thailand goes, many developingcountrieswillfollow.In Asia, where the problem is most advanced, Indonesia and the Philippines are also likely to become aged societies at lower incomelevelsthanwasthecasein the rich world. Sri Lanka, where theaverageincomeisathirdlower than Thailand’s, will become aged by2028.
The above prognosis would suggest that countries with a working-age bulge need to wring more growth out of it. India may never have a better chance than the present. Under the prevailing stable, pro-business government,
there is a consensus on the measures, including privatisation and looser foreign-investment rules, that could raise its growth rate. Such reforms would help India take advantage of Western effortstoshiftsupplychainsoutof China. If India needs a cautionary tale to justify action, it need look no further than its own rapidly ageing southern states. In Kerala 17% of the population is 60 or older.
Another conclusion is that developingcountriesneedtostart planning for old age earlier. They should reform their pension systems, including by raising retirement ages. They should nurture financial markets, providing options for long-term saving and health insurance. They should create conditions for wellregulated private social care. And they shouldtryhardertoincrease female participation in the labour force;inIndiaitisawretched24%, half the global average. Getting more women into jobs would extend the demographic dividend and help deal with the fact that women live longer than men, but
tendtohavemoremeagresavings and pensions, and so are vulnerableinoldage. Finally, developing countries shouldlearnfromtheerrorsofrich onesbytakingapragmaticviewof immigration. Hard as this can be politically, it is often the easiest way to extend the transition. Building sites in Bangkok already throng with illegal Burmese immigrants. By formalising them, Thai politicians could usher them intomoreproductiveroles. Here, India provides a happier example of this. A continent-size country, its boom is fuelled by internal migration. Its last census, in 2011, counted 450m internal migrants. Many travels from the poor north to the more prosperous south and west, to seize new opportunities and, increasingly, to take up those being vacated by the south’s ageing workers. It is an inspiring illustration of what relatively unfettered labour markets can do—and a lesson for Japan, Thailand and governments everywhere.
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Firstloveisa universal emotion,yet it finds a deeply personal voice in every language and culture. Whetheritblossomsinthecarefree daysofteenageyearsorsneaksinto adulthood with quiet intensity, first love leaves an imprint that lasts a lifetime. There is purity in first love, born not of experience, but of idealism. Whether it was a fleeting romance in high school or a longstanding crush that never quite materialized, the memory of first love lingers like the scent of spring afteralongwinter. Just like the first rain of the year
awakens the sleeping earth, first love stirs the soul — a chemical storm fueled by oxytocin, the hormone that bonds us to people andmoments.
Interestingly, many people do not end up with their first love. And that’sokay.Notallstoriesaremeant to last forever. Some are meant to teach, to awaken, to help us discover who we are and what we want. First love lays the foundation. It opens the heart to the idea that we are capable of deepconnection. It shows us the power of feelings, bothjoyfulandpainful.
InCoastalKarnataka,thisemotionis beautifully woven into the fabric of regionalmusicfromTulutoKonkani to Kannada melodies. These songs don’t just speak of love; they capture the innocence, hesitation, excitement,andbittersweetlonging that come with it. In this list, we explore ten soul-stirring tracks that reflecttheuniquecharmoffirstlove throughthelensoflocalsoundsand stories.
This music video evokes the nostalgiccharmof80sand90sretro romance, with Prathap Menezes andReyaD’Souzabringingthestory to life in the lead roles. The soulful voices of Shilpa Cutinha and Rynel Sequeira breathe emotion into the melody, while the heartfelt lyrics by ChristopherRoshanLoboadddepth and feeling. Produced by Krisben Music and filmed largely in the picturesque Palace Garden of Kaup, thissongisdestinedtobecomeone ofthemostcherishedromanticrain songs.
ThisromanticKannadamusicvideo, presented by Justroll Films LLP and Leo Anup Monteiro, brilliantly captures the beauty of nature alongside the tender emotions of the monsoon season. The story is told from the perspective of the female lead, portraying the innocence and shy awkwardness of first love during teenage years. The performances by Santhosh and Lavisha D’Souza are captivating, while the soulful voice of Thrupthi Rai adds a magical, mesmerizing touchtotheentireexperience.
The makers also created a Tulu version of the song titled Barsada Pani , performed by male vocalist Shazil Hassan, with lyrics and melodycomposedbyPavanShetty.
A musical gem with a rich classical touch, this captivating creation by JM Ragaas Muzik Creations (Jason & Morvine) stands out as both a visualandemotionalmasterpiece a true Komorebi of hope, gently shining through the bittersweet shadows of love. Shot brilliantly across the breathtaking landscapes of Bulgaria, with select scenes in Kuwait, the six-minute video takes viewers on a nostalgic journey throughtheinnocenceandintensity ofyounglove.Thesweepingvisuals, paired with the enchanting performances of the lead actors,
createacinematicexperiencethatis bothmovingandmemorable.
There is no doubt that Prajoth D’Sa is fondly regarded as the Sonu Nigam of Konkani music. In this composition, he, along with Lavita Lobo, elevates the musical experience to an entirely new level. Their seamless vocal chemistry and effortless command over challenging high notes make their performance truly exceptional and memorable.
This Konkani music video by APD Music beautifully evokes the teenageyears,capturingfriendship, togetherness,andthetenderbloom of first love. Jokshith D’Souza and
Shiny Ashel D’Sa share a charming on-screen chemistry, portraying innocence and vulnerability with heartfelt sincerity. The supporting cast complements them well, adding warmth and authenticity to thenarrative.
5)Shuruvagide
This Kannada music video, starring the lead pair Nikhil Shetty and Aradhana Bhat, is enhanced by the soulfulvocalsofSuvarnaLahariand K. P. Milan Kumar. Produced by Jostin D'Sa and Suvarna Lahari, the music video stands out for its meaningful lyrics and heartfelt emotion. It gracefully portrays the tender reunion of a couple after a long-distance separation, capturing theessenceoflove,longing,andthe
quiet joy of togetherness rediscovered.
The song features Godwin Sparkle & Hera Pinto is a romantic gem sung by renowned Bollywood playback singer Mohit Chauhan alongside Lavita Lobo. The song, featuring Godwin Sparkle and Hera Pinto,isaromanticgembroughtto life by the soulful and expressive voice of renowned Bollywood playback singer Mohit Chauhan, known for his evocative style, alongside the melodious and versatile Lavita Lobo. Widely regarded as one of the most romantic yet underrated songs in Konkanicinemaandmusic,itstands out for its emotional depth, lyrical sincerity,andmusicalelegance.
7)TuyeAnjaa
Thestoryunfoldswithinthedelicate world of first teenage love. This 4minute 28-second video by Sparkle Production introduces a fresh voice to the Mangalorean music world Calvin D’Souza. Not only does he lend his voice to the song, but he also takes on the role of the male lead, delivering a remarkable performance on both fronts. Beside him, Jeesa Mendonca shines as the female lead, beautifully capturing the innocence and charm of a shy collegegirl.Theirstoryunfoldswith quiet grace. It leaves behind a feeling as warm and lasting as a sweetmelody.
8)OhBabyILoveYou
“Oh Baby I Love You,” a lively romantic track from the Tulu film One and Only Gabbar Singh, featuresSharan ShettyandWencita Dias in the lead. Sung by Prajoth D’Sa and Vaishnavi Ravi, with music composed by Dolwin Kolalagiri, the song captures the cheerful spirit of young love. Released under the JustRollFilmsLLPmusiclabel,itwas specially promoted as a Valentine’s Day song, adding a vibrant and celebratorytouchtotheoccasion.
9)MattheMeravanige
Shivaprasad B,in collaboration with the DRS team, presents a musical offeringtitled“MattheMeravanige” under the banner of JustRoll Films LLP.FeaturingDeekshithSorakeand Yashika Shetty, along with child artists Neel Madhuraj G and Jnana Rai,thismelodioustrackinKannada isavisualandemotionaltreat.
The soothing composition gently unfolds a heartfelt love story, drawingtheviewerintomomentsof tenderness, connection, and emotional depth. As the narrative progresses, it builds toward an unexpectedandthought-provoking twist that lingers in the mind long after the music fades. Beyond its emotional arc, the video carries a meaningful message. It reminds us that true love goes beyond appearances and grand gestures, residing instead in honesty, selflessness, and emotional understanding.
10) EklenchTum
A touching story follows an introverted young man who has quietly loved a girl for a long time and finally gathers the courage to share his feelings with her. Denver Pinto and Wencita Dias deliver heartfelt performances, beautifully bringing to life the humble and gentle souls who find themselves quietlyfallinginlove.
Set against a gentle, emotional backdrop, the narrative resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced unspoken affection. The ending may come as a surprise to some, but the video’s 6-minute and 45-second runtime feels much shorter,thankstoitsengagingpace and emotional depth. The soulful music, composed by Ashwin D’Costa, whoalsolendshisvoice as thesinger,addsdepthandemotion to the piece. The lyrics, written by Praveen Fernandes, who is also the producer of the music video, are suretobringasmiletoanyonewho haseverexperiencedlove.
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“Youmaybebroken,butyouarenot defeated. A seed grows in darkness beforeitblossomsintolight.”
Dr. Lara Wilken, Board President, Eyes Open International and a long standing friend of Harold D’Souza.
In an extraordinary journey marked bypain,perseverance,andpurpose, onesurvivorfamilyhastransformed a history of labor trafficking and debt bondage in the United States of America into a powerful global
mission of service and hope. From enduringexploitationtobuildingan international movement,Dancyand Harold D’Souza, Founders of Eyes Open International (EOI), are living testaments that life after trauma is not only possible, but it can also be transformational.
RegisteredintheUnitedStates,Eyes Open International is now active in over a dozen countries, standing as a beacon of hope for the voiceless and vulnerable. What started as a fight for survival has become a movementofrestoration.
This year, EOI launched its most heartwarming project: the “Assisi Free Bread House” in Majevu Village, Tanzania, feeding 100 of God’s children daily, free, fully funded by Eyes Open International. It is a place where the hungry are nourished, not just with bread, but withdignityandlove.
Bill Wilkinson God sent Messiah visits The D’Souza Family house to donate to EOI for Tanzania Food Drive. This life-giving project is lovingly dedicated in honor of Sr. Therese Del Gino, Board Director of Eyes Open International and a cherished member of the Sisters of Notre DamedeNamurinCincinnati,Ohio. With emotion in his voice, Harold D’Souza shares: “Sr. Therese Del Gino was, is, and always will be the Peace, Happiness, and Freedom behind Rohan, Bradly, Dancy, and me. During our darkest storms of slavery, Sr. Therese held our hands andwalkedusthroughtotheshores
ofsuccesswithasmile.Iproudlycall her ‘Mother Therese,’ just like MotherTeresaofCalcutta.”
ThestoryofEOIisnotjustaboutthe D’Souza family, it is also about a village of kind-hearted believers whofuelthefireofservice.
Bob Goodwin of Cincinnati, a steadfast supporter, expressed: “Harold D’Souza, thank you for everything you do to make the world a better place! It’s always a privilegetosupporttheimportant
Blessings to D’Souza Family. work you and Eyes Open Internationaldo.”
Another unforgettable moment came when Bill Wilkinson, a Cincinnati community leader, walked unannounced into the D’Souzahome,nottoreceive,butto give.
“Bill entered our house as God to bless our happy home,” Harold recounted. “There was a time when we were made to believe we were untouchable,leprosy,andslaves.
Now, an American Bill entered our home with love, dignity, and generosity to donate to EOI Tanzania project. It was unbelievable.”
Supporters like Scott Faucheux beautifully capture the spirit of this mission: “Feeding destitute children isanoblecause.MyfriendHaroldis one of those rare people who sees suffering and does something aboutit. He is asking people to
contribute just $1 a month $12 annually, to bring hope to some of
the world’s most forgotten. Harold lives the truth: If not me, then who? Ifnotnow,thenwhen?’”
Harold extends heartfelt thanks to the many generous souls fueling thismission:
Mary Kate Waggoner, Suresh Nirody, Victor Eilau, Vivek Mandan, Paresh Patel, Vinit, Parul & Rahul Mehta, Bharat Patel, Vic Clesceri, Frankie Caruso, Kimberly, Satish & Nita Patel, Yaswanth, and all EOI friends. Their prayers and contributions have been instrumental in the smooth launch of the Assisi Free Bread House on June1,2025.
Children are served with Love, Dignity and Grace.
Special gratitude also goes to Sr. Maria Anitha of the Assisi Convent Sisters in Same, Tanzania, whose local leadership has been vital to thisproject’ssuccess.
A friend in need is a friend indeed,” said Harold D’Souza, honoring Dr. LaraWilken,BoardPresidentofEyes OpenInternational,asatruepillarin the D’Souza family’s journey. Her compassion, generosity, and unwavering support have uplifted countless lives. Harold shares, “Dr. Lara believes in practicing, not preaching, and uplifts all survivors, regardless of caste, color, creed, nationality, religion, or gender.” Dancy and Harold D’Souza express deep gratitude to EOI’s remarkable Board Directors: Sr. Therese Del Gino, Dr. Lara Wilken, Ivan Fernandes, Dr. Yvan Demosthenes, Deepak Acharya, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, Tracy McGinley, Larry Harte, and Rohan D’Souza, true championsofhumanity.
DancyandHaroldD’Souzahave
deep respect for Hriday Raval, Asia Pacific Director, Viona Dixon, Regional Director-India, Nirmal Kumar Upreti, Regional DirectorNepal, Praveen Agarwal, Regional Director-Canda devoting their valuabletime,talent,andtreasureof wisdomforEyesOpenInternational onaGlobalPlatform.
Harold’sresilienceismorethan emotional, it’s miraculous. Years ago, his trafficker in the U.S. hired a hitman to end his life. But Harold, standing6feettallinfaith,reflects:
“A four-inch bullet fell short of knocking down this body because thehandofGodwasuponme.”
As Harold often says, “Never ever underestimate the power of God andasurvivor.”
From fear to faith, trauma to triumph, this family’s story is not onlyatestamenttotheindomitable humanspirit,butalsoacalltoaction forallofus.
If a survivor can rise from slavery to become a servant-leader feeding the poor across continents, what canyoudowithyourfreedom?
Join this movement. Support the mission. And remember: It only takes $1 a month to feed faith, freedom,andthefuture.
Konkanni literary training empowers youth at Gantalkatte, celebrates language’s rich legacy
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Moodbidri, Jun 3: “The Konkani language and its literature remain vibrant and deeply rooted among the people of this region. This land has produced numerous distinguished Konkani poets and literary figures. Training today’s youthinKonkaniliteratureisindeed a commendable and timely initiative," said Fr Ronald D’Souza, parish priest of Gantalkatte, while inaugurating a Konkani literary training programme held at the Gantalkatteparishchurchhall.
Konkani weekly, and the Konkani Writers’association,Karnataka,with the support of Rang-Tarang, a local culturalorganization.
The training session saw enthusiastic participation from nearly 140 individuals, predominantly youth, who were guided by eminent resource persons including Dolphy Lobo (popularly known as Dolphy Casia), Fr Rupesh Madtha (editor of Raknno), Dr Edward Nazareth, Andrew D’Cunha, and Lavie
Ganjimatt. Each speaker shared insights into various aspects of Konkani literature, enriching the participants with knowledge and inspiration.
Richard Moras, convenor of the Konkani Writers’ Association, welcomed the gathering, while Francis D’Cunha, a member of the Raknno editorial board, delivered the vote of thanks. The event was
gracefully compered by Henry Mascarenhas.
The programme was a significant step toward nurturing and promoting Konkani literature among the younger generation, reaffirmingtheculturalrichnessand literary heritage of the Konkanispeakingcommunity.
I am absolutely overjoyed to share that I’ve successfully defended my PhD thesis in computational mechanics of material science, at Tampere University, Finland. This incredible journey in Finland, with itsinspiringacademiccommunity
, has led me to this milestone after years of hard work, late nights, and countless coffee cups. Thank you, Lord,forguidingmethroughitall! Ahugethankyoutomyopponents, Malin Åkermo (KTH, Sweden) and Fulvio Romano (CIRA, Italy), for the engagingandinsightfuldiscussions during my defense they made it unforgettable.Deepgratitudetomy supervisor, Mikko Kanerva, for guiding me through every challenge, and to my co-
supervisors, Essi Sarlin and Jarno Jokinen, for their wisdom and support throughout.
I’m so grateful for the H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions for
funding the Fibrenet project and to Pasi Kallio for his amazing leadership. To my wonderful colleagues at Tampere University and my team at VTT, where I now work, you’ve made this Finnish adventure truly special. To my friends and co-authors, thanks for thelaughter,ideas,andkeepingme grounded.
To my incredible wife, Larissa Royson Dsouza, you’re my rock, my biggest cheerleader, and my everything thankyouforbeingmy strength. To my mom, dad Isac Dsouza, brother Jaison Dsouza, sister-in-lawAlishaQuadros,in-laws Jessy Castelino, brother/sister-inlaw Lionel Castelino Charlotte, and all my family members, your love, support, and those pep talks from near and far made this dream a reality. This victory belongs to you all!
Loputon kiitollisuus kaikille, jotka ovattukeneetminuatällämatkalla!
Mumbai,May29:KarnatakaSangha Dubai (KSD) under the title sponsorship of Parva Group organized the competition for the title"MegaDanceCup-Dubai2025" at the Grand Stage at Al Nasser Leisure Land last Sunday. This competitionofprofessionaldancers
took Dubai's cultural scene by surprise.
SaionPropertiesMDPraveenKumar Amarnath, Acme MD Harish Sherigar and Sandalwood celebrity actor, dancer Prithvi Ambar and other dignitaries along with Karnataka Sangha Dubai President
Shashidhar Nagarajappa, Vice President Daya Kirodian, General Secretary Manohar Hegde, Joint Secretary Mallikarjuna Gowda, Treasurer Nagaraj Rao, Cultural SecretaryRadhikaSatish,AdvMarty inaugurated the program by lightingthelamp.
Event Beginning Saw a grand entry ofTheJudges,Celebrities,Sponsors And Office Bearers, KSD Patrons And Advisor By Bringing Them In SpecialLong Limousine Car. Event Was Inaugurated by Lighting the Lamp by The Karnataka Sangha Dubai's President Mr. Shashidhar
Nagarajappa, Vice President Daya Kirodian, General Secretary Mr. ManoharHegde,JointSecretaryMr. Mallikarjuna Gowda, Treasurer Mr. NagarajRao,CulturalSecretaryMrs. Radhika Satish, Patron Mr. Ronald Martis, Advisor Mr. Jayanth Shetty, SAION Properties MD Mr. Praveen Kumar Amarnath, MD of Acme Mr. HarishSherigar&Mr.PrithviAmbar andOtherDignitaries.
The Event Chief Guest, Mr. Prithvi Ambar, An Accomplished Dancer & A Movie Star from the Sandalwood Industry, Added A Touch of Glitz and Stardom to The Occasion. His Presence and a Short But Electrifying Dance On Stage Enthralled The Audience, And His Words Of Encouragement Resonated With The Aspiring Dancers, Motivating Them To Pursue Their Dance Dreams. JoiningTheEventWasThe Established U.A.E Anchors, Mrs. Anthrija, Mrs. Arathi Adiga & Mr. Shri Hari, Whose Charismatic Anchoring And Eloquence Captivated The Audience ThroughoutTheEvent.
Trio Anchor's Engaging Hosting Skills Elevated The Energy Of The
Dance Cup And Kept The Audience Entertained. The Stage Was Graced By Distinguished Individuals & Associations Heads From The IPF
Mr. Jitendra Vaidya, Mr. Suchit Kumar, Mr. Frank Fernandes, U.A.E
Bunt's Vice President Mr. Premnath Shetty, Buildmax COO Mr. Satish Krishnappa, Value Soft CEO Mr. Hemanth Shirke, Karnataka Sangha AbudhabiPresidentMr.Sarvottama Shetty, Karnataka Sangha Sharjah President Mr. Satish Poojary, Sponsor Mr.GunasheelShetty,Mrs. Laveena Fernandes President Of Gammath Kalavidaru, UAE Billava's President Mr. Deepak Amin, U.A.E Basava Samithi President Mr. Veeresh Patil, Mr. Sandeep Kotian President Of Biruver Kudla Dubai, Mangalore Konkan's President Mr. Stephen Menezes & A Well Known ArabicActorMr.AbdullaAlijafaly.
Dazzling Dance Saga Witnessed A Big Support From All The Community Leaders Attended The Event As Guest of Honor Were Mr. Kiran Gowda From Vokkaligara Sangha U.A.E, Mr. KM Ashraf, Dr Rashmi Nandkishore From Dubai Vokkaligara Sangha, Mr.Bala Salian, Mr.Shodan Prasad, Mr. Ishwaridas Shetty, Dinesh Shetty Kottija,
Sandesh Jain, Jasmitha Vivek, Sugandaraj Bekal, Noel Almeda. VijayGujjar,Megha&SgaraShettar And The Competing Team Choreographers. In His Presidential Speech Mr. Shashidhar NagarajappaThankedTheFirstEver Karnataka Sangha Of Dubai's Founders For The Legacy Passed By Them To Hold Up On For The Betterment of NRI Community In The UAE, He Further Elaborated About The Various Initiatives Taken And The Activities Planned For This Year. He Thanked All The AssociationsAndSponsorsForTheir Generous Support, Mr. Shashidhar Being The Co-Founder of Parva Group Was Felicitated For BecomingTheTitleForTheEvent.
Vice President Mr. Daya Kirodian Expressed His Sincere Gratitude For AllThe Executive Committee Teams For Their Contribution The Event And Appreciated Mr. Manohar Hegde, Mrs. Radhika Satish, Mallikarjun Gowda & Nagaraj Rao's Unwavering Commitment And Efforts Ensured The Success of The Mega Dance Cup-Dubai 2025. Adding To The Charm of The Evening, Team Of Seven Singers Gunasheel Shetty, Jyothi
Mallikarjun, Nagaraj Rao, Dinesh Doddanagude, Ashok Bailoor, Sukanya Sharath & Ramachandra Bedradka Presented Their Unique Medley of Kannada Songs Which Mesmerized Audiences To Become OneofTheHighlights.
The In Recognition of Their Outstanding Performances, All The Winners Received Certificates, Momento, Cash Prize And Gift Hampers Given By Life Pharmacy & ID Foods & Cosmo, Encouraging Them To Continue Pursuing Their Passion And Showcasing Their TalentOnGrandStages.OneofThe Major Sponsors Malabar God & Diamond, Puravankara, Spraytek Contracting, B-Town Restaurant Chain,FaberCastleWereFelicitated.
KSD Patron & Founder of Dubai Source Advertising LLC Mr. Harish Bangera Supported The Event With SponsorshipAndWellWishesInHis Absence.
ListOfWinnersofMegaDanceCupDubai 2025 Presented By Parva Group Organized By Karnataka Sangha Dubai.This Dance Cup Event Saw A Steep Increase In Number of Teams Due To The Heard Work And Close Co
Ordination of Mr. Manohar Hedge & Mrs. Brunda Manjunath With All Community Members And Dance Schools of Dubai. The Event Also Featured Art And Crafts Exhibition WellExecutedByMrs.VinuthaKS& Team Which Showcased The Rich HeritageAnd Artistic Talents of The Participants. Additionally, Children Drawing Competition With Over 100ParticipationWasWellExecuted ByMrs.MamathaRazzak&Reshma Dsouza, Which Provided A Platform For Young Artists To Display Their ImaginativeSkills.
KarnatakaSanghaDubai'sExecutive CommitteeMembersWhoTookUp The Core Jobs Were Mr. Lawrence Nazareth, Mr. Siddalingesh BR, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar, Mrs. Shwetha Jadhav, Mrs. Shwetha Raam, & Mr. Sameer Mohammaed Sheriff, Mr. Rohith, Mr. Harish Kodi & Mr. NaveenBharadhwaj.
The Mega Dance Cup -Dubai 2025, With Its Captivating Performances, Notable Guests, And Artistic Showcases, Left An Indelible Impression On The Hearts Of The Audience. It Showcased The Vibrancy And Diversity of The Karnataka Community While
Fostering A Sense Of Unity And Appreciation For The Arts. Karnataka Sangha Dubai's CommitmentToPromotingCultural Events Continues To Bring Joy And
Inspiration To The Community, And The Success Of The Mega Dance Cup -Dubai 2025 IsA TestamentTo TheirDedicationAndPassion.
Mumbai (RBI), June.03: The Consul GeneraloftheRepublicofBelarusin Mumbai Mr. Aliaksandr Matsukou called on the Governor of
(3Jun).
The Consul General discussed promoting regional level understanding between Maharashtra and Belarus regions and cooperation in the areas of Agriculture and Horticulture, Machinery,Education,Textiles,film production,tourism,culture,etc. Kanstantsin Pinchuk, Consul of the Consulate General of Belarus in Mumbaiwasalsopresent.
Bondel,June1st,2025–OnSunday, June 1st, during the 8:30 a.m. Mass theSundayCatechismYear2025–26 was symbolically inaugurated with the theme “Faith Formed – Hope Filled.”
The ceremony commenced with a grand procession led by representatives from each Catechismclass,alongwithParents
, Catechism teachers, Parish Priests, andAltarservers.
Rev. Fr Lawrence Cutinha, Assistant ParishPriestandDirectorofSunday Catechism, was the main celebrant. HewasjoinedbyRev.FrAndrewLeo D’Souza, Parish Priest, and Rev. Fr Peter Gonsalves, Principal of St Lawrence English Medium School, whoconcelebratedtheMass.
The inauguration included a meaningfulmomentwherechildren stood on the altar facing the congregation, joined by their parentsandteachers.Theyear2025 hasbeenspeciallydesignatedasthe YearofPilgrimsofHope,celebrated in the context of the Church’s Ordinary Jubilee of the Birth of Jesus. The catechetical year is centered on the theme “Faith Formed–HopeFilled.”Thepurpose of this year is to help deepen our
knowledge of God the Father, to experience His boundless love, and to remain rooted in that love as His beloved children. In this Year of Prayer, the Parish Priest presented each of the twelve children with a Bible, symbolizing the gift of God’s Word. This was followed by a touching gesture, as the parents blessed their children. The teachers were then entrusted with the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) & Holy Bible, the children were given their Catechism textbooks, marking the formal beginning of their spiritual journey. As a symbol of hope, the main celebrant, Rev.Fr Lawrence, along with concelebrants Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza and Rev. Fr Peter, joined PPC Vice President Mr. John D’Silva, Secretary Mr. Santhosh Misquith, and two parents in watering a plant during the ceremony. This meaningful gesture represented growth in faith and hope. The Parish Priest then imparted a special blessing on the Catechism children, praying that their faith may grow strong and deep like the roots of the plant firmlygroundedinhope.
Inhishomily,Rev.FrPeter,reflecting ontheFeastof theAscension (Luke 24:46–53), reminded us that this earthisnotour permanenthome we are called to eternal life in heaven.Heemphasizedtheneedto turn away from sin to be worthy of entering heaven. Jesus, the King of heaven and earth, desires the salvationofall.AsHesaid,“Iamthe Way, the Truth, and the Life” we are called to create a small heaven inourdailylivesthroughlove,truth, and holiness.Fr Peter also extended his best wishes and blessings to all the Catechism teachers, reminding themthattheirmissionintheparish isanobleoneandanimportantpart ofGod’swork.
After the homily, Rev. Fr. Andrew Leo D’Souza, the Parish Priest, administered the oath to all the Catechism teachers, inviting them to renew their commitment to the
sacred ministry of teaching the faith. During the Holy Mass, the teachers solemnly renewed their vows and dedicated themselves once again to the mission of guiding children in their spiritual formation.
After the Mass Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza the Parish Priest extended his best wishes for a fruitful and faith-filled year ahead. The liturgy was prayerfully conducted by the teachers, reflecting their devotion andsincerity.
The Children’s Choir added to the spiritual atmosphere with their melodious singing of meaningful hymns, lifting hearts in praise and worship.
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Mumbai (RBI), June.07: Ronnie Rodrigues, CMD of Pearl Group of Companies and owner of
CineBuster Magazine Pvt. Ltd., has now ventured into filmmaking. His Hindifilm“MainePyaarKiyaPhirSe”
was launched in a grand ceremony in Mumbai, graced by the presence ofseveralcelebrities.
The event also doubled as a lavish birthday celebration for Ronnie’s sons, Charles and Caaden, who
turned11.HeldatHotelSaharaStar, the event was attended by Dharmendra, Arbaaz Khan, Vidya Malavade, Udit Narayan, Dilip Sen, RajpalYadav,SonuBaggad,Ganesh Acharya, Yogesh Lakhani of Bright OutdoorMedia,KangnaSharma,
Deepak Tijori, Cheetah Yajnesh Shetty, and other renowned personalities.Actressandinfluencer Ekta Jain anchored the event with flair. All guests showered birthday wishesandblessingsonCharlesand Caaden,wholookednothingless thanlittleprinces.
The evening began with a soulful Ganesh Vandana and a warm floral welcome for the guests. Ronnie Rodrigues, along with his son Martin,gavethe ceremonialclapto
mark the film’s muhurat.
Interestingly, Ronnie has not only produced the film but has also penneditsstoryandlyrics.
Under the banner of PBC Motion PicturesPvt.Ltd.,thefilmisdirected by Sabir Sheikh, with Keerti Kadam as Associate Producer, Nisar Akhtar as Writer, Dilip Sen as Music Director, Naushad Prakar as DOP,
Mohan Baggad as Action Director, Himanshu Jhunjhunwala as ExecutiveProducer,andEktaJainas Casting Director. A song sung by Udit Narayan for the film was performedlivebythesinger,leaving theaudiencemesmerized.
Veteran actor Dharmendra praised the film, saying, “‘Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se’ is like a ‘mix veg’—full of flavors and entertainment. My best wishes to Ronnie Rodrigues and his entire team. I had a great time working with Arbaaz Khan earlier in ‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’, and I’m
excited about this new journey together.”
Arbaaz Khan expressed his joy, stating, “It’s an honor to work with Dharmendra ji again. I wish Ronnie Rodrigues and the entire cast and crewalltheverybest.Ronnie’ssons are also part of the film, and I’m excited about the story, characters, andscript.”
RajpalYadav added,“ThemomentI heard that Dharmendra ji was part of the film, I didn’t need to hear anything else. It has always been a dream to share screen space with him, and this project made it come true.”
Interestingly,real-lifepoliceofficer
Inspector Vijay will also be seen playing a police role in the film. He remarked, “May God make me a policemaneveninmynextlife.”
After a spectacular cake-cutting ceremony, the grand birthday bash concluded with guests praising Ronnie Rodrigues’ royal hospitality. His generosity and warmth once againwoneveryone’shearts.
Ronnie Rodrigues is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a compassionate philanthropist. Known for his willingness to share happiness and help the needy, he continues to be actively involved in various charitable endeavors, earning admiration and blessings fromallquarters.
The St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and M/s Vinith D’Costa & Associates have entered an MoU to offer B Com (Investment Management) degree programme witheffectfromtheacademicyear 2025-26. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis S. J., Vice Chancellor of the University and Mr Vinith D’Costa, founder and Managing Director of VD & Associates, signed and exchanged
the MoU at the University premises onWednesdayJune4,2025.
Mr D’Costa is a NISM Certified Research Analyst and practicing Investment professional consultant forovertwodecades. ByofferingB Com (Investment Management) programme, the University intends to spread investment awareness among students and prepare the graduates for careers in investment
advice, consultancy and jobs in investment banking and insurance firms.
Dr Manuel Tauro, Dean, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, witnessed the MoU. Dr Roshan DSouza, Chair, International Collaboration, facilitatedtheprocessofsigningthe MoU.
As the annual feast of St Anthony draws near, the nine-day novena to the Saint commenced on 4th May 2025 at St Anthony's Basilica, Dornahalli, Mysore. The inaugural ceremony was marked by the hoistingoftheflagbyMostRev. Dr
Bernard Moras (Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Mysore), in the presence of Rev. Fr David Sagayaraj (Rector, St Anthony’s Basilica), Rev. Fr Praveen Pedru (Administrator), Fr Joseph Pakiraj (Chancellor), and Fr Sebastian
Alexander(Procurator).
On the first day, Holy Mass was celebrated by MostRev. Dr Bernard Moras, followed by a Procession of the Holy Relic and Benediction of the Holy Eucharist. A multitude of devotees from various places participated with deep faith and devotion. In his brief spiritual message, the Bishopsaid:
“Life without hope is empty. We must trust in God, who never disappoints and always desires goodforus.”
The flag donor, Mr Antony from Railway Colony, Bangalore, and the
Bangalore, were felicitated for their generouscontributions.
The novena will continue until 12th June2025,leadinguptotheAnnual Feast of St Anthony on Friday, 13th June2025.TheFestivalHighMassin Kannada will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.byMostRev.DrBernardMoras.
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University),enteredaMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malabar Christian College, Calicut, on 6th June 2025. The purpose of this collaboration is to foster joint researchinitiativesbetweenthetwo institutions.Thisinitiativewastaken my Dr Mona Mendonca, Head, Department of History, St Aloysius (DeemedtobeUniversity).
The MoU was signed by the Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ and Dr. Sachin James, Principal of Malabar Christian College, Calicut. The head of the institutions expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the potential for collaborative projects that would significantly contribute to the field
of History and Science particularly focusingontheWestCoastofIndia.
Dr. Ronald Nazreth, Registrar of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and Mr Kishore Chandra, Department of History and others were also present at the occasion. Dr Roshan DSouza, Chair, International Collaboration, facilitatedtheprocessofsigningthe
This collaboration is expected to opennewavenuesforresearchand academic exchange between the twoinstitutions,benefitingstudents and faculty alike. By pooling their resourcesandexpertise,St.Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and Malabar Christian College aim to make significant contributions to historicalresearchandscholarship.
The third day of the Novena devotion in preparation for the Annual Feast of St Anthony was observed with deep faith and devotion on June 6, 2023, at St Anthony's Basilica in Dornahalli, Mysore.
The solemn Eucharistic celebration wasledbyRev.Fr.EdwardPhilipSJ, Director of Xavier Sadan, Srirangapatna. He was joined by Rev. Fr. David Sagayaraj, Rector of the Basilica, and Rev. Fr. Praveen Pedru,AdministratoroftheBasilica,
adding spiritual grace to the occasion.
Thethemefortheday, “Hope isthe foundationofrestoration,”reflected
the importance of faith, trust, and perseverance in times of struggle and uncertainty. Through meaningful reflections and prayer, the faithful were reminded of the strength that hope brings to the humanspirit.
AftertheHolyMass,theNovena prayers were recited with fervent devotion, seeking the powerful intercession of St Anthony for the intentions and needs of all gathered.
The celebration concluded with a reverent procession of the Holy Statue of St Anthony, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The day left the congregation spiritually renewed andstrengthenedintheirfaith.
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Mangaluru, June 7, 2025 – In a vibrant response to the call for synodality, digital discernment, and grassroots proclamation, the Media
Evangelisation Workshop: Empowering BEC and Proclamation Commissions was inaugurated todayatthe Sandesha Foundation
for Culture and Education, Mangaluru. Organised by the Regional Proclamation and BEC Commissions of KRCBC in collaboration with Sandesha, the workshop drew 45 committed participants clergy, religious, and laity from across the dioceses of Karnataka. The two-day workshop, running from June 7 to 8, is envisioned as a training ground for digital missionaries, providing practical skills in media creation and communication, along with theological reflection on faith and technology.
In his welcome address, Fr. Sudeep Paul MSFS, Director of Sandesha and chief architect of the initiative, reminded the participants of the deeper purpose behind the gathering. “Sandesha is not merely a venue. It is a living mission of the Church in Karnataka—a space where faith and art meet, where culture and catechesis merge, and whereweseektocommunicate
Christ through thebeautyofmedia, music, theatre, and storytelling,” he said. Fr. Sudeep highlighted Sandesha’s legacy of over three decadesinnurturingvoicesofhope, harmony, and faith through cultural evangelisation. “In recent years, we havealsobecomeatraininghubfor digital discipleship, where lay leaders, teachers, and clergy are equipped to evangelise using new tools and technologies,” he added. He extended a special welcome to theChief Guest, VeryRev. Fr. Maxim
LawrenceNoronha,VicarGeneralof the Diocese of Mangalore, and Rev. Fr. Maxim Dias, Regional Secretary for BEC and Proclamation Commissions. Their presence, encouragement, and vision were acknowledged as instrumental in shaping the scope and spirit of the workshop.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Very Rev. Msgr Maxim Noronha urged the Church to embracedigitalcommunicationasa spaceforcommunion,not
confusion. “This workshop is not just about learning the latest digital tools it is fundamentally about mission,” he said. “We are here not to master technology for its own sake, but to build vibrant ecclesial communities rooted in the Word of
God, connected through communion, and committed to service.”DrawingfromPopeFrancis’ 2025 World Communications Day Message, Msgr Noronha reminded participants of the spiritual and moral responsibility of Christians in today’s divided media landscape. “Too often, communication today becomes a source of division, resentment, and fanaticism. But as Christians, we are called to disarm aggression and generate gentle, hope-filled communication,” he said, quoting 1 Peter 3:15 – “Share withgentlenessthehopethatisin yourhearts.”
Delivering his message as Regional Secretary of the BEC and Proclamation Commissions, Fr. MaximDiasaffirmedtheneedfora Churchthatisnotafraidtoenterthe
digital realm with conviction. “The Church today is moving from pews andbenchesto pixels,”he said.“We are no longer passive viewers we are stepping into the digital space to proclaim the Gospel with creativity and courage. From bytes to gigabytes, from screens to souls, our mission remains the same: to make Christ known.” Fr. Dias emphasised that the workshop is notmerelyaboutmediatrainingbut about fostering witness, authenticity, and evangelisation. He exhorted “Let us return to our communities not just with techniques, but with the fire of witness ready to proclaim the GoodNewsinnewways.”
Inhisorientationsession,Fr.Sudeep Paul explained the deeper theological and pastoral purpose of the workshop. This is not just another seminar—it is part of a larger ecclesial journey toward media literacy, synodality, and digitaldiscernment.Wearenothere to go viral we are here to become credible, compassionate, and
communion-building digital missionaries.”
Inspired by Pope Francis’ 2024 themeon"AIandtheWisdomofthe Heart," the workshop incorporates both technical training and ethical reflection, rooted in the Pastoral Plan of the CCBI, which prioritises empowering BECs and local commissions to actively proclaim theGospel.
Learning by Doing: A Laboratory of Evangelisation
Over the course of the workshop, participantswill:
• Craft impactful writing for features, testimonies,andinterviewsusingAI support.
• Plan and script content for social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook,andX(formerlyTwitter).
• Create posters, podcasts, and short videos using tools such as Canva, CapCut,VNEditor,andDALL·E.
• Explore AI tools like ChatGPT and voice AI for ideation and storytelling.
• Reflect on digital ethics and
• spirituality,focusingonauthenticity
• overvirality.
The sessions are designed to be interactive, collaborative, and hands-on, with participants divided into media teams tasked with creating digital content and receiving feedback. The Resource persons for the two-day workshop include Fr. Sudeep Paul MSFS, Fr. Roshan D’Souza and Fr. Anil Ivan Fernandes.
The fourth day of the Novena devotion,inspiritualpreparationfor theAnnualFeastofStAnthony,was observed with heartfelt faith and devotion on June 7, 2023, at St Anthony’s Basilica in Dornahalli, Mysore.
The solemn Eucharistic Celebration waspresidedoverbyRev.Fr.Martin M, Parish Priest of St Sebastian’s
Church,Kushalnagar.Hewasjoined by Rev. Fr. David Sagayaraj, Rector of the Basilica, and Rev. Fr. Praveen Pedru,Administratorof theBasilica, whose presence added grace and spiritualdepthtotheoccasion.
Thethemefortheday, “Hope isthe beginning of new life,” emphasized the power of faith and resilience duringtimesofdifficultyand
uncertainty. Through inspiring reflectionsandheartfeltprayers,the faithfulwereremindedofhowhope can ignite new beginnings and sustainthehumanspirit.
Following the Holy Mass, the
Novena prayers were offered with great devotion, as the gathered devotees sought the powerful intercession of St Anthony for their personal intentions and the needs oftheirlovedones.
Theday’sdevotionconcludedwith
a reverent procession of the Holy Statue of St Anthony through the Basilica premises, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The prayerful celebration left the faithful spiritually renewed, united in hope, andstrengthenedintheirjourneyof faith.
From her days as an NSS volunteer in college…To leading from the front as an NSS Programme Officer at Canara College (2019–2024)…
To being honoured with the State Award for Best Programme Officer in 2023… And now, appointed as the District Nodal Officer for NSS under Mangalore University by the MinistryofYouthAffairsandSports, Government of India -
Seema’s journey with NSS has been one of quiet dedication, deep commitment, and true service.
I’ve seen her pour her heart into every camp, every student, every moment of service. And today, as she steps into this new role, I can’t help butfeelimmensepride-notjustfor what she’s achieved, but for the values she lives by. Congratulations, Seema Dath You continue to inspire - not just students, but all of us who walk beside you. Here’s to the impact you’vealreadymade…andallthat’s stilltocome.
