05-2025
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niraashi karinaanth
Ulavnch aastaath
haasonch aastaath pallevnch aastaath
khushench aastaath....
mobaaylghevn
sadaan haathaanth -Maachchaa,Milaar
Sarah DSouza: From Humble Beginning to Youngest Lecturer at Nursing UniversityWorcester(UK)
By Dr. Eugene DSouza Bellevision Media Network
Moodubelle/U.K.29May2025: At just 26 years of age, Sarah D’Souza of Moodubelle has defied expectations and set a remarkable precedent in the Nursing profession. With a stellar academic record and exceptional talent, she has achieved the distinction of becoming one of the youngest lecturers at the prestigious Nursing University of Worcester in the
UnitedKingdom(UK).Herjourneyis an inspiration to many, showcasing thepowerofdedication,hardwork, and passion for one’s field. As she embarks on this new chapter in her career, Sarah D’Souza’s story serves as a shining example for young aspirants looking to make their markintheNursingprofession.
Sarah D’Souza is the daughter of Francis and Mable D’Souza of Thirlapalke, Moodubelle. She had her primary and secondary education at St. Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle and Don Bosco English Medium School, Shirva.Havingmadeuphermindto join the nursing profession, Sarah didPre-UniversityCourseinScience from St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle. After completing the PUC, Sarah joined the Manipal College of Nursing where she studied and trained for four years from2014to2018andacquiredthe B.Sc.DegreeinNursing.
While in schools and PU College, Sarah was not only a hardworking and successful student, but also a bundle of talents which she manifested through various academicand cultural competitions such as acting, dancing, singing drawing and elocution competitions.
Sarah was also an active participant in various parish activities as a member of the youth groups such as YCS and ICYM. She was Vice President and President of ICYM Unit, Moodubelle. Her talents and leadership qualities catapulted her as Deanery and later Diocesan Vice President of ICYM. Being a good actor and speaker, Sarah D’Souza has been active in content creation in Konkani and her Youtube Channel “Mangalorean
Mummy” is quite hilarious and popular.
WhenaskedwhyshechoseNursing profession, Sarah said that she became a nurse to bring comfort and care where it’s needed most, andshebecamealecturertoinspire others to do the same. Her journey of being a Nurse began in India, shaped by her father and mother’s sacrifices. They are the reason for who she is today and for that she willbeforevergratefultothem.She also gives credit to her husband Shoan Robert Mendonca, also from Moodubelle for his constant support and motivation, and the unwavering encouragement of her in-laws. She says that all of them
have tremendously shaped her journey as a Nursing lecturer. The UK gave her the platform to grow, but it’s their love that gave her strength. Every lesson she teaches carries a piece of them, and the hope that her students will carry both skill and compassion into everylifetheytouch.
Looking for better prospects and having a dream and confidence in her ability, Sarah moved to the UnitedKingdomandcompletedher Master’sinHealthcareManagement before entering the nursing professionworkinginacaresetting. She worked as a Care Assistant. Later, she became a Registered Nurseandwasquicklypromotedto Senior Nurse. She also started workingasaClinicalEducator.
Sarahisanexperiencedseniornurse in elderly care mainly dementia, Alzheimer’s and palliative care. She also,workedasaclinicaleducatorto the Care assistants, senior carers andnurses.Sheiscurrentlyworking as a lecturer in adult nursing (hons) andFoundationyearatUniversityof WorcesterandpursuingPGCLTHE.
Being inspired by her teachers, Sarah had a dream of becoming a teacher andshe started applying to universities hoping to get an opening in the teaching profession.
She found out that there are many peoplefromIndiaworkingasnurses in the NHS but not many people fromIndialecturingnurses.
With determination to fulfil her dream of entering the teaching profession, Sarah started applying for a teaching job at universities around the UK and to her surprise foundthatshehitthebull’seye.She was offered four jobs in quick succession. However, she chose Worcesterashernewhome.
Recalling her experience in the interview, Sarah says that the day shewenttotheintervieweverybody was so nice. The person who interviewed her, the person who took her to the interview room, the person who called her to offer her the job, were so nice and so polite that she thought she could feel at homeatWorcester.
Presently, Sarah is spending time teachingthepeoplewho’llgoonto serveas nursesonwardsacrossthe Worcester region and beyond. She is one of the youngest Indian nursing lecturers in the UK, a milestone she never imagined
reachingsosoonattheageof26.
Regarding her experience as a teacher, Sarah says that she vividly remembers when she took her first class. After the lecture five students from India who stayed back after class and said, ‘we didn’t know we could do this in the UK!’, and Sarah said ‘yes! You can if you want!’. Sarah feels elated to find that someone looks up to her as an inspiration, and it felt incredible to be a part of their lives and part of their goals as well. She looks forward to making a lot of difference in the lives of the students.
While Sarah is now part of a dedicatedandhighlyskilledteamof lecturers delivering training and educationtothenextgenerationof nurses,sheisalreadythinkingabout the next steps for her own learning and development. She hopes to do a Ph.D. However, with caution she said, “I haven’t decided because therearelotofthingstoplaninlife, but I’m definitely getting a doctoratewithinthenextfiveyears, and I’ll be staying at the University of Worcester because they do have
the facilities I’ll need to work and study.”
Whenaskedaboutheradvicetothe youth, Sarah said that the youth shouldbearinmindthatlifeismore than just success, it’s about kindness,courage,andgrowinginto someone who truly cares. If you wanttobeanurse,knowit’soneof the most rewarding careers, but don’t do it because someone else wants you to. Do it because your heart calls you to care and make a difference. Trust yourself, honour thesupportaroundyou,andalways follow your own path with compassion.
-Dr.Eugene (Based on inputs from Sarah DSouza and Article in University ofWorcester News Bulletintitled ’Meteoric Rise Through the Nursing Ranks Leads Sarah to Lecturing Job at Just 26’ publishedon19May2025)
A CHALLENGE TO COMMUNICATORS
- *Fr.CedricPrakashSJ
On Sunday 1 June, the Catholic Churchwillobservethe59thWorld Day of Social Communications. The day is significant becuse ‘communications’ is an important and integral dimension of the Church. ‘Communications Day’ is one of the oldent ‘special days’ observance by the Church. The message for this year, was written by the late Pope Francis on the theme ‘Sharewithgentlenessthe hope that is in your hearts(cf.1 Pet3:15-16)’ In his message, Pope Francis sets the agenda of what communications should be today!
He makes a fervent appeal for ‘diarming communications’ saying among other things, “too often today, communication generates not hope, but fear and despair, prejudice and resentment, fanaticismandevenhatred.Alltoo oftenitsimplifiesrealityinorderto provokeinstinctivereactions;ituses wordslikearazor;itevenusesfalse orartfullydistortedinformationto sendmessagesdesignedtoagitate, provoke or hurt. On several occasions, I have spoken of our need to “disarm” communication andtopurifyitofaggressiveness.It never helps to reduce reality to slogans.Allofusseehow – from television talk shows to verbal attacksonsocialmedia–thereisa risk that the paradigm of
competition,opposition,thewillto dominate and possess, and the manipulationofpublicopinionwill prevail” .
He goes on to add, “Thereisalso another troubling phenomenon: what we might call the “programmed dispersion of attention”throughdigitalsystems that,byprofilingusaccordingtothe logic of the market, modify our perceptionofreality.Asaresult,we witness,oftenhelplessly,asortof atomizationofintereststhatends upunderminingthefoundationsof our existence as community, our abilitytojoininthepursuitofthe common good, to listen to one another and to understand each other’spointofview.Identifyingan “enemy”tolashoutagainstthus appearsindispensableasawayof assertingourselves.Yetwhenothers become our “enemies”, when we disregard their individuality and dignityinordertomockandderide them,wealsolosethepossibilityof generatinghope.AsDonTonino Belloobserved,allconflicts“start when individual faces melt away and disappear”. We must not surrendertothismindset.”
This message of hope, through
meaningful communication, comes at the time when the world is in greatturmoil:warsandconflict,hate and violence, lies and disinformation, facism and fanaticism, divisiveness and discrimination, demonisation and denigation,polarisation and prejudice, exclusivism and xenophobia- rule the roost! These painful realities, call the shots today! The space for truth and for standing up for what is right, for questionning and dissent is shrinking- particularly in counries ,that pride themselves to be ‘democracies’!
Pope Francis makes a fervent appeal, “try to promote a communication that can heal the wounds of our humanity. Make roomfortheheartfelttrustthat,like aslenderbutresistantflower,does notsuccumbtotheravagesoflife, butblossomsandgrowsinthemost unexpectedplaces.Itisthereinthe hopeofthosemotherswhodaily pray to see their children return fromthetrenchesofaconflict,and inthehopeofthosefatherswho emigrateatgreatriskinsearchofa betterfuture.Itisalsothereinthe
hope of those children who somehowmanageto play,laugh andbelieveinlifeevenamidthe debris of war and in the impoverished streets offavelas .” Communications today must be of hopeandofpeace!
Very significantly , on 12 May, addresing in the Vatican, representatives of the International media, Pope Leo XIV, reiterated the words of Pope Francis saying, ,I repeattoyoutodaytheinvitation made by Pope Francis in hismessageforthisyear’sWorld DayofSocialCommunications:let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticismandevenhatred;letus freeitfromaggression.Wedonot needloud,forcefulcommunication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gatheringthevoicesoftheweak whohavenovoice.Letusdisarm wordsandwewillhelptodisarmthe world. Disarmed and disarming communicationallowsustosharea differentviewoftheworldandto actinamannerconsistentwithour human dignity. You are at the forefrontofreportingonconflicts and aspirations for peace, on situationsofinjusticeandpoverty, andonthesilentworkofsomany peoplestrivingtocreateabetter world.Forthisreason,Iaskyouto choose consciously and courageously the path of communicationinfavourofpeace” . In his address, Pope Leo also said, “Letme,therefore,reiteratetoday the Church’s solidarity with journalistswhoareimprisonedfor seekingtoreportthetruth,andwith thesewordsIalsoaskfortherelease oftheseimprisonedjournalists.The Church recognises in these witnesses–Iamthinkingofthose whoreportonwarevenatthecost oftheirlives–thecourageofthose whodefenddignity,justiceandthe right of people to be informed, becauseonlyinformedindividuals can make free choices.” He concluded his address saying, “You areattheforefrontofreportingon conflictsandaspirationsforpeace,
on situations of injustice and poverty,andonthesilentworkofso manypeoplestrivingtocreatea betterworld.Forthisreason,Iask you to choose consciously and courageously the path of communicationinfavourofpeace” . Indiaisstillrankedatapathetic151 out of 180 countries,in the World Press Freedom Index 2025 publishedearlyinMay.Theindex,in its India section, analyzes the state of media in the country stating, “India’s media has fallen into an “unofficialstateofemergency”since
NarendraModicametopowerin 2014andengineeredaspectacular rapprochementbetweenhisparty, the BJP, and the big families dominating the media. Reliance Industriesgroup’smagnateMukesh Ambani,aclosefriendoftheprime minister,ownsmorethan70media outletsthatarefollowedbyatleast 800 million Indians. TheNDTVchannel’s acquisition at
theendof2022byGautamAdani,a tycoonwhoisalsoclosetoModi, signalledtheendofpluralisminthe mainstream media. Recent years have also seen the rise of “Godi media”(aplayonModi'snameand thewordfor“lapdogs”) – media outletsthatmixpopulismandproBJPpropaganda.Throughpressure andinfluence,theIndianmodelofa pluralistpressisbeingcalledinto question.Theprimeministerdoes notholdpressconferences,grants interviewsonlytojournalistswho arefavourabletohimandishighly criticalofthosewhodonotshow allegiance. Indian journalists who areverycriticalofthegovernment
are subjected to harassment campaignsbyBJP-backedtrolls” . What this impartial annual report states, is a fact about Indian media today! A fairly large section of media in India is spineless, totally godified! They spew out falsities and half-truths,platitudes and hollowness fed to them by their political bosses. Most of the media is owned and controlled by some corporatehouseswhichtoetheline of the ruling regime.The electronic media get their TRPs through debates indulging in shouting and shrieking with the anchors clearly ‘chamchas’ of the powers for obvious reasons. If any journalist daresthe‘stausquo’,itwouldmean the end of one’s career. Media, in general, is coopted and compromised and even prone to corruption. Many just ignore realities for fear of reprisals. Even the suffering of the people in Gaza does get the necessary coverage. Authenticity, objectivity,impartiality- just the plain truth is hardly on the radar of mostmediatoday!
One only has to look around to see what is happening in the country today:inBastarandinManipur,the
frequent attacks on the minorities particularly the Muslims and Christians, bulldozing the Muslims
and other poor from their homes andlands,lynchinginnocentpeople justbecusetheybelongtoanothert faith, the growing gap between the rich and poor, spiralling prices, unemployment crisis and unfullfilled job promises , wanton destructionoftheenvironmentand denial of human rights to vast sections of the population, the comunalisation and criminalisation of politics, the legitimization of corruption , lies and half-truths,and much more. No mainstream media hasthecouragetoconsistentlydeal with and to highlight these and other illswhichplaguetheordinary citizensofIndiatoday!
GiventheincisivemessagesofPope FrancisandPopeLeowithregardto communications and the grim realities of today,there are several serious challenges which Catholic communicators ( and in fact, all others)inIndiaface;theyinclude:
• to be in solidarity with all communiicators(including citizens who use social media to highlight facts) who are harassed , intimidated and even incarcerated for communicatingtruth (likeDr. Ali Khan Mahmudabad of the AshokaUniversity)
• to take a stand against every form of violence ,particularly hate and provocatove speecheswhichtendtodivide, denigate,polarise and manipulatepeople
• tobeavisibleandstrongvoice for the voiceless specially those who are victims of an unjust, brutal and revengeful system; particularly, the poor and the illitererate ,the minorities and the marginalised, the excluded andtheexploited,therefugees andthemigrants,theAdivasis, Dalits and OBCs,the small farmers and the casual labourers ,the slumdwellers
• the courage to speak truth to power: to communicate authentic information(without fear or favour) on injustices, war crimes, discrimination,violence, the mafiawhoplunderthecountry of our precious natural resources,rampantcorruption
and the homeless, the victims of trafficking, women and children, the LGBTQIA+ communities and all other vulnerablesectionsofsociety
• to protect and propagate Article 19 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees fundamental freedoms, primarilyrelatedtofreedomof speechandexpression,aswell as other rights like freedom of assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession; the right to disent andtoprotest
Aboveall,inaworldthatreekswith untruth, despair and is engulfed in darkness, communicators have a heavy responsibility of being bearersoftruth,hopeandlight!
29May2025
*(FrCedricPrakashSJ isahuman rights,reconciliationandpeace activist/writer.Contact:
cedricprakash@gmail.com
New Book by Pascal Alan Nazareth Reviewed
By: P.P.Ramachandran.
"Historical Perspectives Illuminating Minds on Blue Waters"byPascalAlan Nazareth; Published by Konark Publishers; Pages 292; Price Rs.800/-. This bookisavailableonAmazon.in& Flipkart in hard copy & on Amazon.in in Kindle edition....
Ambassador Pascal Alan Nazareth ownsa magicalkaleidoscope which enables him to produce images of such a variegated colour and pattern that the viewer is simply captivated and stunned. Letmeunravelthemysteryandlend some clarity to my assertion about thetalentofthiswizard.introducing him and his earlier book---“A
Ringside Seat to History” which I had a chance to review. NazarethwasIndia'sAmbassadorto manycountriesandpost-retirement decidedtospendconsiderabletime tospread theessenceofGandhian ideology.
His earlier book “Ringside Seat to History; An Autobiography” is a charming and delightful account of hiscareerindifferentcountriesasa diplomat –rich with impressive stories and anecdotes. It is at once an entertaining and instructive memoir. It is the riveting autobiography of an ordinary young man, whose father earnestly wanted him to be a part of the coveted Indian Administrative Service,butthesongotselectedfor the Indian Foreign Service. This in fact,enabledhimtowitnesshistoric events at close proximity in several partsoftheglobeandwhatismore also play a role in some of them. Since retirement in May 1994, he has lectured at many prestigious institutions such as Universities of Benaras, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Heidelberg, Uppsala and Peking. In2007,Nazarethwaspresentedthe U Thant Peace Award for his 'Life
Time of World Service'. Earlier distinguished recipients are Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela and DesmondTutu.
Nazareth has delivered International Day of Non-Violence keynoteaddressestotheUNinNew York in 2012 and UN Library in Geneva in 2017.The book under review “Historical Perspectives: Illuminating Minds on Blue Waters” is quintessence of a lifetime of scholarship and globetrotting diplomacy compressed into twenty precise lectures that sweep across five millennia, two continents, and all major world faith. The lectures were initially delivered to elite audiences aboard luxury cruise liners. Ambassador Nazareth’s lectureshavebeen —expandedand they send the readers on a
whirlwindtourfromtheIndusValley to Iberia, from Angkor Wat to Athens and from the Indian Ocean trade winds to the Napoleonic storm. In February 1995 Nazareth received a formal invitation from Radisson Seven Seas Cruises to deliver lectures on its Wellington (New Zealand-Southampton UK) Cruise and this started a new chapter of his lecture series on cruisecompleting35lecturecruises. `Historical Perspectives” is spread over292pagesdividedintwoparts: Part I is “Asia Lectures” and Part II “Europe Lectures”. Asia Lectures describe Understanding India, The Spiritual Heritage of India, The Mughal Contribution to India,
Gandhi: The Non-Violent Revolutionary,SoutheastAsiainthe Crossroads of History, Trade and Maritime Rivalry in the Indian Ocean, Fundamentals of Islam and Islamic Fundamentalism, The
Cultural Heritage of China, Japan: The Sacred Isles and India, Britain andAmerica.
Europe Lectures are about The Great Naval Battles of the Mediterranean, The Greatness and Tragedy of Greece, The Olympic Games, The Legacy of Rome, The Rise and Fall of Venice, Portugal`s Three-Continent, Five-Century Empire, Spain, Europe and the World, Napoleon`s Impact on History, Ireland: The Emerald Isle and Islam and Europe. The book encapsulates the interesting histories and stories of the people and ancient civilizations across Eurasia and oceans beyond, the destructionofsomeeconomiesand cultures of different countries colonized by imperial powers, tales fromNapoleontoNippon.Nazareth covers personalities like Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Raja Ram
Mohan Roy, Mark Twain & Gandhi and offers a bird’s eye view of the intricate tapestry of humans across AsiaandEurope.
Nazareth links macro history in fewer than 300 pages with memorable micro-stories: a single Sumerian seal, a Venetian gallery, and a Gandhian spinning wheel. Theauthorweavesfirsthand anecdotes meeting statesmen, monks, and maritime archaeologists into the grand narrative. Nazareth has digested the best of the works of Will and Ariel Durant, Arnold Toynbee, Niall Ferguson and Yuval Noah Harari and presents us an admirable summary of their worksandsuperb quotes. Historical Perspectives endow the reader with an ability to comprehend and appreciate the commercial, cultural, and spiritual forces that have shaped our shared pastandwillensureourcollective
future.
Thebookisamazinglyenrichedwith personal photographs, showcasing the author’s experiences and interactions with various cultures, which have given a personal touch, authenticity and ahoo refreshing experience for the reader. It is a compelling read and a page turner that engrosses a reader with rich narratives. The appendices and the bibliography include several books, articles, papers and related references. It is a true masterpiece andagreatsourceofexpandingour knowledge, ultimately making this book an excellent addition to the library of the discriminating reader and history lover. Sans doubt this bookisacompulsoryreadingforall history enthusiasts, students, scholars and for those interested in comprehending the wonders of ancient civilizations.
VEEZ Weekly: Editor's Note: Our Gratitude to the Author & Reviewer for permission to carry the above for our esteemed VEEZ readers It may be recalled that VEEZ carried a review of Amb.Alan Pascal Nazareth's last book “A Ringside Seat to History” in December 2024 where this New Book is mentioned too. Konkani Catholics worldwide are familiar with Amb Alan Nazareth as a community leader, also known as P A Nazareth. The family has strong roots in Kanara and is of illustrious renown, Alan Nazareth, as he is often referred to, is the brother of well-known politician Mrs. Margaret Alva. -Compiled By: VEEZ NewsNet.
Evolutionary Role of Religion in Human Progress
(Abujy)
Religions, in their earliest and most organic forms, often emerge from the soil of collective storytelling.
These stories whether they be myth, legend, or oral traditionally originatefromrealevents,historical figures, or natural phenomena that, over time, become transformed through retelling. As they are passed down through generations, these narratives acquire layers of symbolism, exaggeration, and moral undertone. A local hero becomes a demigod; a great flood
becomes a divine judgment; an act of kindness becomes the seed of morallaw.
This mythologizing process is not merely a distortion but a kind of cultural crystallization. The community imbues these stories with meaning beyond the literal. Whatmighthavebeenasimpletale of survival becomes a narrative about divine will, cosmic justice, or human purpose. The characters in these stories—originally perhaps justinfluentialchieftains,mystics,or rebels—are gradually elevated into saints, prophets, or deities. Their motivations and actions are reinterpreted through the lens of evolvingvaluesandsocialneeds.
Over time, as these stories become foundational to a group’s identity, belief systems begin to coalesce around them. Thinkers, priests, and philosophers engage in repeated elucidation of the texts and characters,strivingtomakesenseof theimplications,contradictions,and moral lessons. What starts as narrative becomes theology: a
system of beliefs about the divine, the cosmos, and the human condition. Philosophy, too, arises from this matrix not in opposition to faith, but as an attempt to reconcile belief with reason, or to apply spiritual insights to questions ofethics,being,andmeaning.
Thus, religion evolves as a kind of cumulative cultural process: beginning with stories rooted in some truth, reshaped by imagination, nurtured by community, and refined through intellectual inquiry. Each step adds depth, abstraction, and structure, formingwhatwerecognizetodayas religious traditions with doctrines, rituals, moral codes, and metaphysical claims all branching out from those primal, powerful stories.
This organic evolution of religion from story to symbol, from myth to moralcodes,isnotmerelyacultural curiosity;ithasplayedacrucialrole in the survival and progress of human civilization. Far from being an incidental byproduct of early
imagination, religion emerged as one of the most effective tools Homo sapiens developed for social cohesion, cooperation, and continuity.
Beforetheinventionofreligionand structured belief systems, early humans lived in small, kin-based groups. Their lives were dominated byimmediate needs food, shelter, safety andtheirrelationshipswere governed by instinct and simple reciprocity. While language and toolmaking gave them certain advantages,theircapacityforlargescaleorganizationwaslimited.Trust and loyalty could extend only so far typically no further than blood ties.
But as stories became shared, and as myths took root in the collective memory, something remarkable happened: strangers began to act like kin. Shared narratives created shared identities. When groups believedinthesamecreationstory, revered the same ancestors, or feared the same gods, they
developed mutual trust—not because they personally knew one another, but because they believed in the same sacred truths. These beliefs bound them together, forming the basis for larger and morestablecommunities.
Religions helped encode moral behavior into everyday life. They offered frameworks for justice, compassion, sacrifice, and restraint virtues that allowed societies to function and expand.
The idea that one’s actions were being watched or judged by higher powers, or would have consequences beyond death, instilledasenseofaccountabilityfar more effective than tribal enforcement alone. Temples becamecentersnotjustofworship, but of administration, education, andlaw.
In this way, religion provided early humans with a structure for meaning and a system for living. It turnedchaosintocosmos notjust in the abstract, but in the practical.
It helped settle disputes, legitimize leadership, inspire art and architecture, and promote longterm thinking. People began to plant crops not just for seasonal survival, but as acts of devotion. They built monuments not just for glory,butasexpressionsofeternity.
In short, religion helped Homo sapiens move from surviving to thriving.
Over millennia, as religious ideas evolved, they became the bedrock upon which civilizations were built. From Hammurabi’s codeto the Ten Commandments, from Confucian ethics to Buddhist compassion, religious teachings laid down principles that shaped legal systems, governance, and interpersonal ethics. These systems encouraged stability, trust, and a sense of belonging—conditions necessary for technological, intellectual,andculturalprogress.
Indeed, even as modernity and science have reshaped our understanding of the world, the
foundational role of religion in human history remains undeniable. It is not that religion alone created civilization, but rather that religion providedtheearlyscaffoldingupon which civilization could be constructed. Without shared stories thatevolvedintosharedbeliefs,itis unlikely Homo sapiens could have achieved the levels of cooperation requiredtobuildcities,empires,and globalsystems.
Thus, religion born from stories, matured through myth, and institutionalized through theology served as a profound evolutionary adaptation. It was a cultural innovation that allowed humans not only to survive, but to flourish.Ithelpedtransformisolated tribes into interconnected societies, andprimitivelifeintoaprogressive, organized, and meaningful human journey.
As Homo sapiens stand at the thresholdofanewera—oneshaped not by stone or steam, but by information, biotechnology, and
artificial intelligence—our relationshipwithreligionandfaithis once again undergoing a profound transformation. With the expansion of scientific knowledge, and the ability to simulate intelligence, consciousness, and even aspects of life itself, many of the mythic structures that once anchored human societies are being reexaminedunderanewlight.
and even participating in creative andcognitiverealms,theexistential questions long held by religion return with greater urgency: What doesitmeanto behuman?Whatis our purpose in a world where intelligence is no longer unique to us? What values must guide us in a futurewhereourpowerexceedsour wisdom?
Modern understanding has demystified much of what earlier cultures once attributed to gods or fate. The heavens have been mapped, genomes sequenced, and minds modeled in code. And yet, this unraveling of ancient mysteries does not render religion obsolete. Rather, it reveals its deeper purpose—notasaliteralaccountof origins or laws of physics, but as a symbolic operating system for human meaning, morality, and collectivepurpose.
As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into daily life, shaping economies,mediatingrelationships,
Here, the original function of religion as a meaning-making mechanism becomes vital once more. Even if many faiths are now understood as mythologically constructed, their deeper role remains:tocreateamoralcompass, foster social cohesion, and elevate the human spirit toward a larger purpose. In this sense, religion evolves not to be discarded, but to be reinterpreted. The myths of old may give way to new metaphors, the gods of the past to new ethical frameworks, but the core function remains to remind us that we are part of something greater, and that ouractionsripplethroughtime.
This is the dawn of a new civilization one where technological power demands moral maturity. It is a phase of cultural evolution where religion, once born of folk tales and fears, maynowbeconsciouslyreimagined as a scaffold for sustainable, cooperative, and compassionate life. Not as dogma, but as dynamic wisdom. Not as supernatural decree, but as collective insight refinedovergenerations.
history but open to evolution—can helpguideustowardafuturewhere intelligence, empathy, and purpose converge. Where survival is not just about replication but about deepening the meaning of existenceitself.
In this ongoing process, humanity may begin to align more closely with the most enduring principle of all:thatlife,initsmanyforms,strives to continue.Religion, reframedasa life-affirming system—shaped by
In this sense, we are not at the end of religion, but at the beginning of itsnext chapter onenotwrittenin stone or scripture, but in shared human values, cosmic awareness, and a commitment to life’s continuation across time and form. The myths may change, but the need for meaning, connection, and transcendence endures. And through that enduring need, we continuetoevolve.
New Parish Priest Rev. Fr Valerian S.
D'Souza Takes Charge at Rosario Cathedral May 21, 2025.
MangaloreDiocesehadsetinaction
the new postings of clergy just weeks ago. In accordance with the schemetheRosarioCathedralsawa change of guard on May 21. 2025 evening.
The new Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Valerian S. D'Souza was ceremonially received and welcomed at the entrance by the
outgoingParishpriestRev.Fr.Alfred Pinto and Parishioners. It wasa great joy and blessing for this premier parish of Mangalore which represents the oldest Roman Catholic Church of the region first founded by the Portuguese royalty in1568or soon the NetravatiRiver
banks opposite the estuary (AlluveBagilu)atBolar. Thepresent spot was designated for the church by the British Government which took power after the fall of Tipu Sultan in 1799. The early church herewasdeclareda'Cathedral’of a prominent Diocese of Mangalore
(Consisting of the present civil districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and parts of Kasargod) in 1850. ItistheChurchdesignatedas theseatoftheBishopofMangalore and the 'Mother Church' of the Diocese. The present edifice was builtbetween1910-1915.
Fr.ValerianD'Souzainheritstohead a very historical and prominent Cathedral in Kanara the land of Konkani Catholics for well-nigh 500
years. A native ofArwa, his parents are Jocob D'Souza & Lilly Fernandes. He was ordained on April19,1983. Seenherebeloware the services he has given in the last years as a priest of the Mangalore
Diocese which is impressive, and much is expected of him here at Rosario Cathedral and Rev.Fr is wished all the very best in his new tenure.
The Long Run
She's slipping away, before our eyes
One shaky step, one tired breath, at a time
The legs that marched to her orders
Now she feels drained of every fiber, carrying her weight
Life fragile life, how easily we play
When energy runs high with fires of desires
Strutting and flaunting our days we spend
Until that call comes and it must end
She's slipping away, before our eyes
This woman so fierce and fiery, now runs low
The breath that gave her life, now wears thin
Her strength once invincible, nowhere to be found
Life fragile life, how easily we play
Only to find it slipping away, every new day
May we learn to drop our weights for easy liftoff
And for those blessed with memory, make sure to top up
- By: Molly Pinto.
Hits Hidden in a Flop: The Unsung Brilliance of Allshi
Redde’s Soundtrack
In 2022, Konkani cinema witnessed a thrilling fusion of laughter and chills with Allshi Redde - a bold comedy-horror movie brought by the visionary duo Godwin Sparkle and Hera Pinto. Directed by the leading pair themselves, the film was produced by Sparkle Productions and saw its release on September9,2022.
The film chronicles the journey of two fishermen and their families who live on opposite sides of a riverbank.Theirpeacefullivestakea dark turn when they discover a hidden treasure beneath the river. Driven by greed, they turn against each other, leading to tragedy. Decades later, history repeats itself, unfolding into a humorous and chaoticchainofevents.
Although AllshiReddestruggled to make a mark at the box office, its music told a different story. The film's songs, featuring voices of
acclaimed artists like Kunal Ganjawala, Mohit Chauhan, and Lavita Lobo, stood out for their creativity and emotional depth. While the narrative may not have resonated widely with audiences, the soundtrack left a lasting impression.
Here are the three songs from the movie, each representing a distinct musicalgenre.
1.HATHAAKHAATH
Link: https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=xN1pI7m0GfA
The theme of the song draws inspiration from the iconic
"Deewangi Deewangi" track in Om ShantiOm,whereadazzlingparade of Bollywood stars made memorable guest appearances. Much like its inspiration, this nearly 4-minute-long song brings together a vibrant lineup of guest appearances. It features familiar faces from various corners of the Konkani music and film industry, each adding their own charm and presence. The result is a lively and heartfelttributetothecommunity’s creativespirit.
The vibrant and playful lyrics of the songwerepennedbyWilsonKateel, perfectly matched by Patson Pereira’s energetic and upbeat musical composition. The track comes to life through the voices of an impressive ensemble, featuring Lavita Lobo, Melwyn Peris, Patrick Pereira, Wilma Pereira, Dixon Rodrigues, Elton Pinto, Palma Pereira, Rasha D’souza, and Patson Pereirahimself.
The second song, LagimYe , is a romantic gem sung by renowned Bollywood playback singer Mohit Chauhan alongside Lavita Lobo. Widely considered one of the most romantic yet underrated songs in Konkani cinema & music world, it stands out for its emotional depth andmusicalelegance.Picturized on HeraPintoandGodwinSparkle,the songisavisualdelight,enhancedby soothing melodies, striking costumes, and a thoughtfully applied color grade that adds richnessandwarmthtoeveryscene.
2.LAAGIMYE
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=evFo7xZhHI8
Hera Pinto deserves special praise for the costumes and styling, which beautifully enhance the song’s visual appeal. Ershan Ali’s
cinematography is nothing short of mesmerizing, drawing the viewer into a beautifully crafted, dreamlike world. Every frame feels thoughtfully composed, and his work on this song truly deserves recognitionforitsartisticbrilliance.
With lyrics by Wilson Kateel and music composed by Patson Pereira, this classic music video is the result ofdedicatedtime,effort,andartistic vision.Thethoughtfuluseofvarious guitar arrangements throughout the song adds a rich and admirable layertoitsoverallsound.
The editing and DI by Pratheesh Kaup are executed with great finesse, adding depth and clarity to the visuals. Additionally, the stills illustrated by Welwyn Avil are truly commendable and contribute beautifullytotheoverallaestheticof theproject.
Mohit Chauhan needs no introductiontotheIndianaudience.
His timeless renditions such as Pee Loon from OnceUponaTimein Mumbaai , TumSeHifrom JabWe Met , and Kun Faya Kun from Rockstarhavecarvedauniqueplace in the hearts of both Gen Z and millennials. Alongside the soulful Lavita Lobo, Chauhan transports listeners to a realm of serenity and joy, where music becomes a gentle escapefromthenoiseoftheworld.
The skillful use of cinematography and styling enhances Lagim Ye , making it more than a song and turning it into a poignant and engaging experience for the audience.
3. ALLSHI REDDE | TITLE SONG Link: https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=n47LXomnxjs
The title track of the movie is sung by one of the most popular Bollywood playback singer Kunal Ganjawala,celebratedforiconichits such as DilNaDiya from Krrish , BheegeHonthTere from Murder , andJhalakDikhlaJafromAksar.His powerfulvoiceaddsstarappealand musical depth to the film’s soundtrack.
Mastered by Darrel Mascarenhas, the soundtrack showcases a rich blend of musical genres. Among them is an energetic rock-inspired track that carries the pulse and rhythmoftenfoundinEDM,making it versatile and appealing to a wide range of listeners. The production quality reflects a modern, dynamic soundscape that enhances the overallimpactofthemusic.
The lead guitar, skillfully performed by Alwyn Fernandes, establishes a vibrant tonal foundation, while the bass guitar and engaging riffs by PatrickPereiracontributesignificant
depth and rhythm. The music has been expertly produced and mixed by Patson Pereira, whose work truly standsoutforitsclarity,energy,and finesse, making the entire arrangementacommendableeffort inmusicalcraftsmanship.
The composition is catchy and contemporary, yet it retains a distinctregionalflavor,whichmakes it both accessible and rooted in the film’sculturalsetting.
Musically, the track blends modern production with a cinematic feel, and Kunal’sexpressive singingadds layers of energy and emotion. It's the kind of title song that leaves a strong first impression and sets the tone for the film. While the movie
maynothaveperformedwellatthe box office, this track contributes meaningfully to its lasting appeal, especially for the young generation ofmusiclovers.
All three tracks are available for viewing on the official YouTube channelofSparkleProductions.
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Built to last: 31 Years of Love, Legacy, and Liberation: The D’Souza Marriage
That Moved the World:
“True love isn’t found. It’s built patiently, passionately, and prayerfully.”
Bradly, Dancy, Harold and Rohan at our Father’s House at Bajpe. Cincinnati, Ohio May 29, 2025. In a world where fleeting relationships often make headlines, one extraordinary couple is making history, not for breaking vows, but forkeepingthem.Today,Haroldand Dancy D’Souza celebrate a profound milestone: 31 years, 372
and 11,323 days oflove,
Rohan and Bradly at our Village House in Bajpe before going to America. months,
laughter, and legacy. Their story isn’t just about marriage, it’s a movement inspiring generation to choose resilience over resentment, growth over giving up, and faith overfear.
Throughstormsandsunshine,this incrediblecoupleHaroldandDancy D’Souza rose from slavery to strength, founding Eyes Open International to fight human traffickingacrosstheglobe.
Harold & Dancy D’Souza, Engagement March 1994 at Mumbai
What began as an arranged marriageinIndiain1994has blossomed into a healthy, happy, and harmonious union that has become a beacon of hope for couples across continents. For Harold,theessenceofmarriageisn’t glamour or grandeur, it’s internal beauty. “The foundation ofour relationship is not built on what
Harold, Dancy, Rohan with Late Henry D’Souza and Cecilia D’Souza (My Loving Parents at my Father’s House in Bajpe) meetstheeyebutwhattouchesthe soul,” says Harold. “Marriage is about seeing God in each other, especiallyintoughtimes.”
Haroldlovingly adds, “Behindevery cheerful man is a cool, understanding, caring, loving, and charming lady, and in my life, that ladyisDancyD’Souza.”
The journey of this powerful pair wasn’t always smooth. The D’Souza’s faced trials that would have torn most families apart, deception, human trafficking,
Bradly,
Cecilia D’Souza (My Mother) Charles D’Souza (Dancy’s Father) Henry D’Souza (My Father) Lilly D’Souza (Dancy’s Mother) with Harold & Dancy D’Souza. poverty, pain, and prejudice. But through it all, their faith in God, family, and each other served as their compass. Rising from a life of slavery to strength, Harold and Dancy today are not only survivors but global advocates. As CoFounders of Eyes Open International, a U.S.-based nonprofit, they lead a global mission to end human trafficking, with compassion rooted in lived experience.
Theirgreatestjoy,BradlyandRohan D’Souza, two “ordinary boys doing extraordinary work.” Bradly, a dedicated and passionate member of Tesla, contributes to innovations under the visionary leadership of Elon Musk. Rohan, based in New York,isatennisprofessionalandan emergingchangemaker.
From childhood, Harold and Dancy instilledinthemthevaluesthattruly matter: Character, Education, Faith, Love,Respect,andCompassion.
“We believe raising children is not an expense, it’s an investment. We didn’t focus on the fruits, we focusedontheroots,”saysHarold.
The couple’s parenting philosophy issimpleyetpowerful:“Look,Listen, Learn, Live, Love, and Laugh with your kids.” This humble approach helped shape their sons into young men with purpose, passion, and poise.
Bradly, Dancy and Rohan D’Souza at Dubai.
Harold shares, “I have learnt more fromBradlyandRohanthanthey’ve learnt from me, just by listening, sharing, and spending time together.”
But the legacy doesn’t stop there. Haroldreverentlyacknowledgesthe power of parental blessings in shaping his life and marriage. He proudly remembers his late father, Henry D’Souza, whose love, guidance, and principles remain alive in every decision he makes. “I respect, regard, and reward my father’s legacy every single day,” Harold says, his voice filled with emotion.
The D’Souza family’s odyssey from suffering to significance is not just their testimony, it’s a global teaching tool. Their unwavering bond serves as a living example to today’s generation: Divorce is not
the answer. Dedication is. They advocate not just for marriage, but for meaningful marriage, rooted in faith,forgiveness,andfriendship.
As the world celebrates this extraordinary anniversary, Harold and Dancy continue to build a future anchored in values and vision. Through their nonprofit, family, and faith, they remain relentless in their mission to inspire hopewhereothersseedespair.
As Harold puts it, “If our story can give even one couple a reason to believe again in the power of love, then every tear, every trial, and everytriumphhasbeenworthit.”
From the chains of slavery to the chambers of love, the D’Souza familystoryisnotjustacelebration of marriage, but a revolution of the heart.
College Diary: The Untold Story – Part 5
Saurav emerges as a standout performer in the college dance competition. His fluid movements andeffortlesstransitionselevatehis performance to another level. Impressed by his talent, the college selectshimtorepresenttheminthe
StevenMascarenhas
All-India Dance Competition, set to beheldinVizag.
Since it is a group competition, Saurav must form a team. Without hesitation, he selects both Ankitha and Harini. He also formally invites Gaurav, but Gauravdeclines, citing
Managing Ankitha and Harini togetherislikehandlingtwoticking time bombs Saurav knows this all too well. Their rivalry has escalated to the point where they behave like asnakeandamongoose,constantly at odds. However, their competitive spirit pushes them to perfect their dancemoves. The team arrives in Vizag and performs exceptionally well, advancing through the rounds. Their final performance amazes the audience, and in the end, they win the competition. Their college celebrates the victory with great enthusiasm.
Back at college, the celebratory mood continues. Harini, sensing that Ankitha is getting closer to Saurav, grows uneasy. She realizes that if she hesitates, Ankitha will take Saurav for herself. Determined to talk to him, she approaches Saurav, only to find Ankitha already sitting beside him on a bench near thecampuslake.
outfit, looks angelic as she sits next to Saurav, who is wearing a blue shirt, black jeans, and stylish glasses looking more handsome than ever. Their chemistry is undeniable, and anyone observing them would admire the bond they share.
Seeing this, Harini fumes with jealousy. She storms into a nearby coffee shop, orders two large cups ofcoffee,andapproachesthem.She hands one to Saurav and offers the other to Ankitha. When Ankitha refuses, Saurav insists that she take it. In the commotion, Harini intentionally, though appearing accidental,spillscoffeeonAnkitha’s dress. Frustrated, Ankitha rushes to thewashroomtocleanupandthen decidestogohometochange.
Seizing the opportunity, Harini wastes no time confronting Saurav. She jabs his arm playfully but with underlying frustration and warns him about getting too close to Ankitha.
Ankitha,dressedinamistywhite
Thatevening,AnkithacallsSaurav
andspeaksatlengthagainstHarini. She warns him to keep his distance from her. Saurav, realizing the situation is getting out of hand, understands that it’s impossible to take sides. He decides to remain neutral, knowing that such conflicts arejustpartofcollegelife.
However, things don’t end there. Harini, who is usually quiet and introverted, pushes herself to be more outgoing. One night, she dreams about the moment she saw Saurav and Ankitha together. The nextday,inspiredbyherdream,she wears a pure white churidar and callsSauravtomeetherbythelake.
Sitting beside him, she hesitantly holds his hand and then gently places it against her cheek, savouring the moment she has longed for. Saurav, oblivious to her emotions, continues their casual conversation. They spend a significant amountoftimetogether until Saurav gets a call and must leave.
As Harini heads back, she encounters Ankitha, who appears visibly upset. Frustrated, Ankitha taunts her friends, making a snide remark about Harini overstepping her boundaries. Though Harini doesn’t directly confront Ankitha, thewordsstingher.
Justthen,shenoticesVishalpassing by with his usual group. Without thinking, she stops him, points her finger at him, and angrily warns, "Stayoutofmymatters!"
Vishal, taken aback by the sudden accusation,stepsback,confused.As Harini storms off, his aides turn to himandaskiftheyshouldteachher alesson.
Vishal smirks but shakes his head. "Notnow.Thetimewillcomesoon," he says, his mind already plotting hisnextmove. Tobecontinued
KARNATAKA SANGHA DUBAI ORGANIZED
DANCE CUP-DUBAI 2025 HELD IN DUBAI WITH A
PRESENTATION BY PARVA GROUP
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 andOfficeBearers,KSDPatronsAnd Advisor by Bringing Themin 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, SponsorMr.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 Nagarajappa Thanked the First Ever 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 All the Executive Committee Teams forTheirContributiontheEventand Appreciated Mr. Manohar Hegde, Mrs. Radhika Satish, Mallikarjun Gowda&NagarajRao'sUnwavering 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 one of the highlights.
The in Recognition of Their Outstanding Performances, All the Winners Received Certificates, Memento, 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
NumberofTeamsDueTotheHeard 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 Well Executed by Mrs. Vinutha KS & Team Which Showcased the Rich Heritage and Artistic Talents of The Participants. Additionally, the Children Drawing Competition with Over 100 Participation Was Well Executed by Mrs. Mamatha Razzak & 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
Commitment to Promoting Cultural Events Continues to Bring Joy and Inspiration to the Community, And theSuccessoftheMegaDanceCup -Dubai2025isaTestamenttoTheir DedicationandPassion.
Congratulations to my friend CA Pritish Burton D'Sa on his appointment as the Administrator of St. Lawrence English Medium School,Moodubelle!
Your unwavering dedication to educationandcommunityserviceis truly commendable. As the youngest Vice President of the ParishPastoralCouncilinthehistory
of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle, your leadership hasalreadymade a significantimpact.Yourprofessional achievements,includingyourroleas Managing Partner at Acharya & D’SaCharteredAccountants,further highlight your commitment to excellence.
As you take on this new role, may yourvisionanddedicationcontinue to inspire and lead the school
community towards greater success.WishingyouGoodLuck andallthesuccess.
ITER's Giant Magnet Is Ready and It Can Shape the Sun on Earth
In a huge milestone for fusion energy,theITERprojectinsouthern France has completed the final module of its central solenoid—the 13-meter-tall, 1,000-ton superconducting magnet that will powertheheartofitsnuclearfusion reactor.
field of 13 Tesla—280,000 times stronger than Earth's. It’s strong enough, scientists say, to theoretically levitate an aircraft carrier. But in ITER’s Tokamak chamber, it serves a different purpose: containing and shaping a ring of superheated plasma reaching temperatures of 150 million °C, hotter than the core of the Sun.
The solenoid’s job is critical. Without precise magnetic confinement, fusion reactions would collapse before they even begin. ITER aims to demonstrate a tenfold energy return 50 MW in, 500 MW out by replicating the sameprocessthatpowersthestars.
This magnet, the most powerful of its kind, can generate a magnetic
With support from 35 nations, ITER won’t generate electricity itself, but it’s laying the scientific foundation for future fusion power plants. First plasma is expected by 2025–2026, with full-scale operations to follow in the early 2030s. If successful, it could mark the dawn of a virtually limitlesscleanenergyera.
LightingthePathofHope
ScholarshipsAwardedtoChildrenof VisuallyImpairedParents
Bengaluru, May 25: A Carmelite NGO, Dhyana Jyothi Trust, stepped in to make a small but considerate impactinthelivesofthechildrenof thirtyVisuallyImpairedparentsthat depicted a noble purpose of Love and Charity. Under the banner, 'Carmel Vision for the Future’ scholarships of approximately Rs 6 Lakhswereprovidedfor30children
on 25th May 2025 at Maria Niketan HighSchoolHall,Bengaluru.
The programme began with a prayer service. Mrs.NellyPrichardo, the coordinator, extended a warm welcome to everyone. Fr. Silvestre Dsouza, the Provincial of the Karnataka-Goa- Province, was the ChiefGuestfortheoccasion.Fr.Ivan
Dsouza, Director of the Dhyana JyothiTrust,wasalsopresent.
In his message, Fr. Silvestre Dsouza highlighted the significant milestone of completing eleven years of service in the Scholarship Programme. He emphasized that providing education to children especially those whose parents are visually impaired is a noble Carmelite venture. Despite their blindness, these parents hold a strongdesire to brighten thefuture of their children. Recognizing this,
the Carmelite priests have undertaken this unique initiative with the generous support of donorsandbenefactors.
Mrs. Nelly Prichardo, the coordinator of ‘Carmel Vision for Future, shared her thoughts, saying theparentsofthesechildrenarenot only visually impaired but also financiallypoor.Asaresult,theyare unable to afford their children's education. However, these children are exceptionally talented and performverywellintheirstudies.
Webelieveitisourresponsibilityto extend a helping hand. She further explained that many of these parents suffer from total or partial blindness and struggle to earn a livelihood. While they find it extremely difficult to provide for their children’s education, the children, despite their academic excellence, lack the financial support they need. In response to thispressingneed,DhyanaJyothi— a Charitable Trust run by the Carmelite priests, which also undertakes the printing of religious
and social literature has taken up the cause. The Trust relies on the generous support of benefactors andsponsors,whoserveasguiding lights, helping secure a brighter futureforthesedeservingchildren.
At the conclusion of the programme, the Provincial, Fr. Silvestre Dsouza, expressed his gratitudetothecurrentDirector,Fr. IvanDsouza,aswellastotheformer Directors, Fr. Stifan Pereira and Fr. Praveen Pinto, for their years of dedicatedservice.Healsoextended heartfelt thanks to all the generous
donors who continue to shower their love on these wonderful children, becoming instruments of God’smercyintheirlives.Mrs.Nelly Prichardoalsotooktheopportunity to thank the benefactor, Mr. Binoy Raphael, for his valuable support.
The programme concluded with a sumptuousmealsharedbyall.
TheamountreceivedfromtheBible Diaryisusedtosupportthisproject. Youcansponsorapageinthe2026 BibleDiaryforRs.1000.Youarealso welcome to contribute more towards the education of the children.
Pleasefindthebankdetailsbelow.
Bank: Dhyana Jyothi Trust; AC No: 0009053000018429; Bank Name: South Indian Bank, Cantonment Branch, Bangalore; IFSCCode:SIBL0000009
Dornahalli Basilica to Celebrate the Grand
Annual Feast of St. Anthony on June 13, 202
Dornahalli, Mysuru: The globally renowned St. Anthony's Basilica in Dornahalli is preparing to celebrate its Annual Feast of St. Anthony, the WonderWorker,onFriday,June13, 2025, with immense devotion and spiritualsplendour.
The celebrations will begin on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, with the flag hoisting ceremony at 5:30 PM, ledbyMostRev.Dr.BernardMoras, Archbishop Emeritus and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Mysore. A Solemn Eucharistic Mass
will follow, marking the beginning oftheNovenaDays.
From June 5 to June 12, daily Novena Masses and Preaching will be held, with English Mass at 7:00 AM and Kannada Masses at 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM. These days will serve as a time of deep reflection and preparation, drawing pilgrims intoaspiritualatmosphereofgrace andrenewal.
The spiritual peak of the celebrations will arrive on Friday, June13,withaSolemnFestiveHigh MassinKannadaat10:00AM,again presided over by Most Rev. Dr. BernardMoras.Throughouttheday, additional Masses in Kannada, English, and Tamil will be offered, allowing devotees from various regions and linguistic backgrounds to participate and receive the powerfulintercessionofSt.Anthony ofPadua.
over 220 years ago. According to local history, a farmer discovered a wooden statue while ploughing his land in Dornahalli. The statue was soon identified as that of St. Anthony, and many who came in faith began to witness miracles and divinefavours.Wordspreadrapidly, and Dornahalli became a sacred destination for thousands of devotees.
To support this growing devotion, Fr.S.D’Silva,theparishpriestatthe time, constructed a small shrine in 1920, with the generous support of Shri Thambu Chetty, Dewan of the Mysore Palace, and his brother Shri DharmarajChetty.Asthenumberof pilgrims increased and miraculous experiencesmultiplied,theneedfor a larger church was recognised. In 1964, under the leadership of Fr. I. H. Lobo, construction of a new church began. It was blessed and inaugurated on June 13, 1969, by His Excellency Dr. Matthias Fernandez, Bishop of Mysore.
This beautiful tradition is not just a celebration but a continuation of a powerfulspirituallegacythatbegan
The shrine gained international recognition when, on October 17, 2019, His Holiness Pope Francis declareditaMinorBasilica — atitle
of honour and distinction that highlightsitsimportanceasacentre of prayer and pilgrimage.
In keeping with this legacy of faith, miracles, and unity, Rev. Fr. David Sagayaraj, Rector, and Rev. Fr. Praveen Pedru, Administrator of St.
Anthony’s Basilica, Dornahalli, cordially invite all devotees, pilgrims, and families to come and bepartofthisholycelebration.With hearts full of faith, they welcome you to experience the peace, blessings,andpowerfulintercession ofSt.Anthony.
MCA Ladies Night in Washington DC
ReportfromVJamesDante
WashingtonDC
May30,2025
Mangalorean Catholic Association of Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia (MCA-DMV) hosted “MCALadiesNight- Disco Fiesta” onSunday,May18,2025. Thiswasthethirdyearinsuccession thattheMCAladiescelebratedtheir gettogetherevent,butthereportis
being published for the first time thisyear.
Theeventstartedwiththewarmand empowering welcome speech by the President Flavie Rebello who then proudly introduced the lady committee members to the women gatheredatthehall.
Then it was followed up with a thoughtful and heartwarming
icebreakergamecalled“HerStoryin Words” that provided an opportunitytoalltheladiestoshare onesentenceaboutthemselvesand then elaborating into their dreams andlifejourneyswithhumoratbest. It was the perfect warm-up to the eveningparty.
Severalgameswithspotprizeswere conducted by the MC Renita Nazareth, who kept the crowd engaged with a lot of energy. Then itwastimefortheperformanceson thestagethatwereverysensational, andeachperformancedrewalotof applause. The first disco dance was performedbyAnita,Shanaya,Flavie,
Renita, Prash and Naina that had everyone clapping and grooving in their seats. It was followed by fiery, flavorful Mexican-themed performance by Merlyn Mathias, WilmaAndradeandJuliaDanteand thisactcreatedwavesoflaughter
and continuous applause from the audience.
Then it was time for music and dance. As the DJ of the night
Merlyn Mathias dropped those discobeats,ladiescouldnotresist dancing to the beats. A shoutout gotoShanayaandMalintobring
thehypeand set thevibewith their lead which made the night unforgettable.
As the traditional highlight of the ladies’ party, the RampWalk was memorable where the ladies exhibitedtheirconfidenceandstyle liketruequeenswithcharisma,
glamour, grace, and bold moves. The audience cheered as the participants walked up the ramp to showcasetheirbestmoves.
And then it was time for the
crowning of the Disco Queen. The lady who stole the show on the dance floor, Lovinia Lopes-Faison, walked away with the crown amid loud applause. The judges for this contest were Esmie wright, Jessie Dsouza, Priya Dmello and Anitha
Furtado who were appreciated by thecontestantsfortheirfairness.
It was then time for the muchawaited karaoke sessions with melodic and manic music that was iconic.Notforgettingthattherewas
aPhotoBooth Cornerorganized by Anita Furtado and Shanaya Fernandesthatallowedeveryoneto takestrikingposes.
As the night ended, it was time prayer to express the moment of gratitudeforfriendship,joy,andthe power of coming together and was ledbythePresident.Thatbroughta tenderclosetotheevening’sformal segment. It was followed by a
thanksgiving note by the Treasurer GenevieveAlbuquerque.
ThefoodthemewasMexican,anda variety of Mexican dishes were served, such as tacos, nachos, enchiladas, guacamole, and more. Thosewereaccompaniedbyspecial drinks such as margarita mayhem andothercocktailstoenjoy.
Special thanks go to Julia Dante for her tireless efforts in finding and reserving the venue amidst many hurdles, and this event would not have been possible without her help.ShoutoutsgotoAnitaFurtado for the colorful backdrop, Naina for the photography and Genevieve andStephanieforregistration.
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Thevideowillpremiereonour Krisben Music YouTube channel on Sunday, 1st June 2025.
Fans, We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Krisben Music is proud to announce the launch of a new series of songs specially created for children, aimed at nurturing a love for music and language from an early age- a small yet meaningfulstep. The first release in this delightful series is the song “Giant Wheela”, beautifully sung by young Josvita NazarathfromBahrain.Please check the poster for all the credits. Video has been thoughtfully designed with vibrant animations making it both visually engaging and ageappropriate for young viewers. Wewarmlyinviteyoutowatch the video, share your feedback, and support this initiative. Please don’t forget to like, comment, and share it with your family and friends. Most importantly, join us in encouraging Josvita for her wonderfulperformance! Let’s inspire the next generation to sing in Konkani withjoyandpride.
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