Social service a way to fulfill my duty towards society: Philanthropist Dr. Ronald Colaco
Prominent Philanthropist honoured for receiving ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by World Book of Records
Mangaluru: Dr. Ronald Colaco, prominent NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist, who was felicitated with a ‘Civic Honour’ here, said that his work has merely been a fulfillment of his duty towards society.
Dr. Colaco was felicitated with the honour as he was recently conferred with the ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by the World Book of Records, London.
Dr. Colaco and his wife Jean were felicitated at the Father Muller Convention Center on Friday. The program was presided over by the Archbishop of Bengaluru Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado.
Receiving the ‘Civic Honour’, Dr. Colaco thanked all who had stood by him and supported him in his efforts at social service over the decades. He gave a special word of thanks to his wife Jean Colaco, reminiscing that, during his wedding, his wife and he had vowed to use a part of their earnings for social work. “I have only been fulfilling the vow we took then, considering it a duty towards society. My work has not been an effort to gain name or fame,” he added.
Dr. Colaco thanked the media for its support in not just earning him appreciation but also earning a doctorate for social service.
The philanthropist said that, while he was happy to receive the honour, “It would have satisfied me greatly if the organizing committee had spent the time, money and energy on social work.”
Speaking on the importance of social and religious harmony, Dr. Colaco reminded, “When all human beings have the same body structure, our roles as human beings should always get prominence over our differences in the name of religion and caste,” pointing out to the presence of people from various religions harmoniously in one program.
He also pointed out to the fact that a meaningful life is as important as the number of years we add on to our age. He added, “The most important bank balance for humans is in the ‘Bank of Heaven’, where the ‘richness of our hearts’ would be calculated on the basis of the hearts we won or responded to. Living on good terms with our neighbours is a basic step in adding to the balance here, in ensuring we get a shower of blessings.”
Dr. Colaco also spoke on the need for introspection, saying leaders in society were paying greater attention to pointing out the mistakes of others rather than analyzing themselves.
Closing his address, the philanthropist asked the audience to take an oath on the occasion to contribute to society to the best of one’s ability.
Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor, Yenepoya Deemed University; Swami Jitakamanandaji Maharaj, President of Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru; and Dr Machado also addressed the gathering.
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly U T Khader sent his congratulatory message to be read in his absence.
Former Chief Whip of the Legislative Council Ivan D’Souza gave the vote of thanks. Actor Aparna was the master of ceremony.
The Blue Angels choir offered prayer and also songs in Konkani, English and Kannada in appreciation of Dr. Colaco.
Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop Udupi Diocese; Rt Rev. Hemachandra Kumar, Bishop, CSI Karnataka Southern Diocese; Most Rev. Dr. Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Bishop Belthangady Diocese; Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao, Bishop Shivamogga Diocese; Most Rev. Dr. Henry D’Souza, Bishop Bellary Diocese; Dr. Shantaram Shetty, Chairman, Tejaswini Hospital; Rajayogini B K Vishweshwari, In-Charge Brahma Kumari Centre, Mangaluru; Maladi Ajith Kumar Rai, President Buntara Yane Nadavara Mathr Sangha; Rajshekar Kotian, President Rastriya Billawara Maha Mandala; U T Ifthikar Ali and Walter Nandalike were the guests of honour during the event.
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2nd WT20I: Shafali, spin trio do star turns in India''s seven-wicket win
Visakhapatnam (PTI): Shafali Verma hit a blistering unbeaten 69 as India made short work of a paltry target to outclass Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second Women’s T20 International here on Tuesday.
India now lead the five-match series 2-0 after another one-sided victory, having restricted Sri Lanka to a modest 128 for 9 through a collective display of disciplined bowling from the spin trio of seasoned Sneh Rana, ably complemented by young spinners Vaishnavi Sharma and Shree Charani.
During the chase, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana (14) fell cheaply but Shafali, enjoying new found confidence after a stellar show in the World Cup final, sent the bowlers on a leather-hunt during her 34-ball knock, winning it for her team in just 11.5 overs.
The hosts have now completed back-to-back successful chases within 15 overs which speaks volumes about the unit's sky-high confidence.
Shafali's innings had 11 punchy boundaries apart from a maximum.
The floodgates opened when left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera bowled a few flighted deliveries and Shafali would step out everytime to hit her over extra cover. Her footwork against slow bowlers was immaculate whether stepping out to loft the ball or rocking back to punch or pull.
Seeing her confidence, the newly appointed Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues (26 off 15 balls) also attacked as the duo added 58 runs in just 4.3 overs.
By the time Rodrigues was out trying to hit one six too many, the match as a contest was over. Shafali completed her half-century off just 27 balls and completed the formalities in a jiffy.
Earlier, off-spinner Rana, who got a look-in after Deepti Sharma was ruled out due to fever, showed her utility keeping the Lankan batters under tight leash with figures of 1 for 11 in 4 overs, including a maiden which certainly is a rarity in T20 cricket.
Charani, who made an impression during India's ODI World Cup triumph, took 2 for 23 in her quota of overs, while Vaishnavi after an impressive debut in the opening encounter, finished with 2 for 32, not letting the Islanders get easy runs in her second spell.
The last six wickets fell for just 24 runs, but what stood out during India’s bowling effort was their superb ground fielding. After a patchy show in the previous game, the improved sharpness in the field resulted in three run-outs.
Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu (31 off 24 balls) looked in good nick as she deposited length deliveries from seamers Kranti Gaud and Arundhati Reddy over the ropes but it was Rana, who kept her quiet by repeatedly pitching on good length.
Unable to manoeuvre the strike and with the big hits suddenly drying up, Athapaththu chanced her arm at another delivery in which Rana had shortened the length slightly.
Not having transferred the weight into the lofted shot, Athapaththu's hoick was pouched cleanly by Amanjot Kaur at long-off.
This was after Athapaththu's opening partner Vishmi Gunaratne (1) had offered a simple return catch to Gaud.
Hasini Perera (22 off 28 balls) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33 off 32 balls) did stitch a stand of 44 but they could never set the tempo against the Indian spin troika.
Once Hasini offered a tame return catch off a Charani full-toss, Sri Lankans never recovered and lost wickets in a heap towards the end.
