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Moodubidri: Memorable Melwyn Peris Nite
The "PERIS NITE" that was organized for the physically and mentally
challenged children on Sunday, the 22nd December at Samaj Mandir,
Moodbidri turned out to be a memorable one. Well-known VIPs, priests,
nuns, donors, students of Christa Raj Navachethana Special School and an
overwhelming crowd of more than 2000 attended the programme from Moodbidri
and the surrounding area.
The night was also marked by donations and awards:
Ø Miss. Shabitha Monis was awarded with a Gold Medal and a certificate of
excellence for her studies. She had secured 78% in SSLC exam by writing
with her legs, as she does not have both arms.
Ø Master. Nagbhushan, a 14-year-old boy with hands and legs partially
developed but has an excellent voice sang a devotional song at this
function and was awarded with a Casio keyboard as a gift of appreciation.
Ø The trust also distributed Ear Aids to Mr. Purushotham, Miss. Sandhya,
Miss. Sujatha, Miss. Kavitha, and Miss. Sulochana who are the students of
Christa Raj School. After using these ear aids they are now able to hear.
Ø 240 kg of rice was given to Mrs. Indira Poojary of Alangar, whose both
children are physically disabled.
Ø A wheelchair was donated to the Christa Raj School, which has more than
three students without legs.
Ø A sum of Rs. 60,000 was donated to the school, in cash for their midday
meals project of rotary club Moodbidri.
The event which aimed at helping the physically challenged children,
turned out to be successful mainly because of the earnest prayers, help
and support of the Mangaloreans within India and abroad.
Our correspondent
Four
robbers loot house near Moodbidri
Visually
impaired make the world listen
Speaking on the occasion, Vinod remembered the efforts and labour put by his friends and encouragement of Ajith Hari of 'Campus Initiative' in realising this dream. He expressed his desire to distribute the copies of cassette to the children in government schools and volunteers involved in adult education. Ajith Hari, Mamatha Pai, Chetana and others who were involved in the venture were present on the occasion. Asma compered the programme.
Dr. Prabhu
receives fellowship from Leads
Mumbai, January 6: Dr. V. V. Prabhu, orthopedic specialist from Borivili have been selected to receive prestigious A. O. International Institution of Switzerland for this year's fellowship. In this fellowship Dr. Prabhu will be receiving advanced training in orthopedic surgery from January 6 to February 14 at St. James University Hospital, Leads. He is the proud son of Hotelier Late Venkatraya Prabhu from Karkal. At present Dr. Prabhu is a professor at K. E. M. Hospital, Mumbai.
Students
told to make use of facilities
Shirva, January 6:
The MP Vinayakumar Sorake has urged rural students to make use of
facilitates in their educational institutions to develop their
personality. He was speaking after inaugurating the 'Kreeda Bhavan' at the
Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty College at Shirva. Stating that Udupi and South
Kanara districts were known for their excellence in education, Sorake said
these districts had been bagging the top positions in the SSLC and the PUC
examinations.
The Chairman and Managing Director of Corporation Bank, K. Cherian
Verghese, who presided over the function, said it was necessary to impart
value-based education to students. Teachers played an important role in
imparting and inculcating good values in students. He expressed concern
over deterioration of moral values on society. The Principal of the
college, Y. Bhaskara Shetty, read the annual report. Vinobnath compered
the programme. Sudhakara Marla proposed a vote of thanks. K. Satishchandra
Hegde and V. Subbaraya Hegde were present.
`Classical
music has therapeutic value'
Prof. Hegde said a study was being conducted in the West on how music modified human genes. A molecular biology study in the U.S. had revealed that music had a therapeutic effect even on plants. When plants were exposed to Sitar recital by Pandit Ravi Shankar, they showed good growth. When rock music was played, they wilted. This proved the efficacy of Indian music over Western music. Unfortunately, the youth had failed to understand the value of Indian classical music. They were swayed by Western music.
He said such as tragedy had befallen Indian classical music, as it was not being marketed properly. In the West, marketing of music was given importance. The budget of the music advertising industry there was very high. However, in India, musicians, who followed old values, believed that they should not go in search of fame or money. Indian classical music had a soothing effect on the mind and health. It helped bring down blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Prof. Hegde lauded the club for organising the concert for charitable purposes such as helping children fight diseases and giving donations to the Blind Children's School in Shimoga. By donating for a cause, people rendered a great help to society. S. Parmeshwara Bhat, senior artiste, was felicitated on the occasion. The Mysore brothers, Mysore Manjunath and Mysore Nagaraj, rendered a classical violin duet.
Don't allow kids to watch too much TV, parents cautioned
Block Education Officer M. Lingachar appealed to teachers to inculcate the spirit of confidence among students so that they can improve their competitive spirit. Pre-university Board Deputy Director Rangaswamy suggested that the strength of PUC students should be increased. Mr. D. M. Smith in his school report said so far Rs. 1 crore has been spent on providing facilities to students. The school has been declared as the 'Best Sports School.' A rural science centre also opened in the school. There is a plan to open a mini-planetarium at the school, he added.