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Karunalaya: A haven for poor, dying, destitute and abandoned

LEOMEL is a voluntary organization of Belagavi committed to the welfare of dying, destitute and abandoned people serving the society and running Karunalaya home for almost two decades. The interesting part, it functions all on its own through generous donations from family and friends of Anita Rodricks, the noble soul behind this organization dedicated to the welfare of the less privileged brethren of our society. Karunalaya is based at Navage village, about 14 kilometres from Belagavi on Jamboti and VTU road. It is run and managed by members of the LEOMEL Society. Fr Victor D'cruz is the honorary President of the LEOMEL society shouldering multiple responsibilities in running the organization. He is also a Priest serving in the Belgavi Diocese. In an interaction, Anita Rodricks found time to trace the history of LEOMEL society and Karunalaya, odds on the way and the smooth ride later and so far. Excerpts from the interview: Q: What made you start Karunalaya in Belagavi? Anita Rodr
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National Symposium on Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine for Lymphatic Filariasis

The 11th National Symposium on Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine for Lymphatic Filariasis and Other Chronic Dermatoses was held by the Institute of Applied Dermatology, Kasargod at Begusarai, Bihar. Prof. Terence J Ryan Emeritus Professor of Dermatology, Oxford University UK, Prof. Gail Todd Dermatology Department University of Cape Town South Africa, Smt. Alankrita Pandey, Executive Director, Rajya AYUSH Samiti, Bihar and other national and international clinical experts participated in the program. As a part of the patient house visit, the team met many patients affected by lymphatic filariasis in various villages around Patna. The house visit program was led by IAD Mentor Prof. Terrence j Ryan and Director Dr SR Narahari. Dr Suresh joint advisor ministry of Aysh, director (Ayu) and Dr KS Prasanna Sr. Dermatology consultant of IAD also joined the program. The team briefed the villagers on the steps for preventing filariasis and treatment procedures to be followed. Treatment kits we

Tiger Nail: Exposes duality in the implementation of the law

All animals are equal, but some animals are more than others. The above sentence is a quote from 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell. In fact, George Orwell mentioned it in the famous novel way back in 1944 explaining disparities that exist in society and for which there are instances every day. Well, in case you are not aware of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and would like to know why all animals are equal but some are more equal than others, it can be roughly summed up like this: It is a proclamation by the pigs who control the government in the novel. The sentence is a comment on the hypocrisy of governments that proclaim the absolute equality of their citizens but give power and privileges to a small elite. Tiger Nail Becomes Trending News: Karnataka boasts 563 tigers, the second highest in the country. Madhya Pradesh tops with 785 big cats according to the Status of Tigers, Co-predators and Prey in India 2022. Perhaps, when all the tigers' of the state were enj

Kannadigas in other states crave reservation in education and jobs

Kannadigas living in the neighbouring states continue to live a pathetic life despite repeated assurances from the concerned. Likewise, the successive state governments have continued to offer a deaf ear to their legitimate demands ever since the formation of states on a linguistic basis in 1956. This year is being celebrated as the Golden Jubilee year of renaming the state from Mysuru to Karnataka. But the problems, woes and demands look like never-ending perennial wounds for a lifetime and generations together. Adverse plight all over: The perplexed situation is by and large common to all those people with Kannada as their mother tongue living in Jath, Akkalkot, South Solapur of Maharashtra, Manjeshwara and Kasargod in Kerala, Mahabubnagar in Telangana and Rayadurga in Andhra Pradesh, Hosur, Krishnagiri, Talawadi, Niligiri, in Tamil Nadu and almost all towns and villages of Goa. These people have been living in these regions for generations and contributing in their own way to the d

Goa Kannadigas' plight continues to remain heard of

The whole of Karnataka is rejoicing to celebrate the golden jubilee year of renaming the state from Mysuru to Karnataka, but at the same time, all other Kannadigas living in the border areas of adjoining states continue to suffer despite all these years of independence and reorganization of states on linguistic basis. Plight no better in all other neighbouring states: The living conditions and plight of Kannadigas living in neighbouring states like Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are no better. The only difference is that the woes of Kannadigas living in border areas of Maharashtra are voiced now and then, although they hardly get noticed by the people in power resulting in any tangible solutions. Kannadigas regime in Goa: According to the pages of history, the present region of Goa was once ruled by the Kannadiga Kadamba dynasty from the 10th to 14th century, for more than 400 years. King Shashthadeva Conquered Goa, Port Gopakpattana and Kapardikad

Dr Nirmala K S dazzles in the world of Jasmines'

                                 Dr Nirmala K S is a Professor in the Horticultural Department of Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra (GKVK) or University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru is well-known for her keen interest in the world of Jasmines' apart from various accomplishments in the field. In fact, her Ph D thesis was on Jasmines, making a thorough study of the varieties of Jasmines available in the state of Karnataka. She takes us to the world of Jasmines' briefing about the types, characteristics and regions they are grown in. A few flowers captivate the senses like Jasmine:  Dr Nirmala K S explains-"In the world of flora, few flowers can captivate the senses quite like jasmine. With its delicate blossoms and intoxicating fragrance, Jasmine has earned its place as a beloved and revered flower across cultures and continents. Jasmine is one of the most important fragrant flowers used in India, even from very ancient days... ...Jasmine is an Arabic name that is sai