Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore shares Easter message
Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has extended Easter greetings to Christians worldwide, marking the upcoming occasion as a momentous event celebrated by believers globally. Easter, symbolizing the victory of life over death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, holds profound significance beyond its historical context. It serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring faith and optimism among people of all creeds and cultures.
The Archbishop's message, delivered ahead of the Lenten season, emphasizes the period of fasting and introspection leading up to Easter Sunday. He highlights the importance of self-examination, seeking forgiveness, and embracing positive transformation in one's life during this time.
Reflecting on the message of peace and reconciliation imparted by Jesus Christ after His resurrection, Archbishop Machado urged people to spread love, nurture their communities, and empower fellow followers. He called for a dedicated observance of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in the joyous Easter celebration.
The Bangalore Archdiocese is set to commemorate Holy Week with fervent participation from the faithful, marking key events such as Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The Archbishop's message underscored the universal significance of Easter, transcending religious boundaries to embody the spirit of renewal, unity, and hope.
In conclusion, Archbishop Machado extended blessings for a meaningful Easter season, filled with divine grace and joy for all.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
