Newsletter of Rotary Club of Miramar - July 2020 Volume 05 | Issue 01
- Native American Proverb
ne day in the fall of 1900, Paul P. Harris met attorney Bob Frank for dinner in a well-off neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago. They took a walk around the area and stopped at shops along the way. Harris
O was impressed by how Frank had made friends with many of the shopkeepers. Since moving to Chicago to set up his law practice, Harris had not encountered the kind of camaraderie that Frank enjoyed with his fellow businessmen. He wondered whether there was a way to channel and expand this type of fellowship, which reminded him of the New England town where he'd grown up. The thought persisted that
“ I was experiencing only what had happened to hundreds, perhaps thousands, of others in the great city … I was sure that there must be many other young men who had come from farms and small villages to establish themselves in Chicago ... Why not bring them together? If others were longing for fellowship as I was, something would come of it” -- Paul P. Harris, My Road to Rotary
Eventually, Harris persuaded other local businessmen to meet and discuss forming a club for commercial trade, community, and fellowship... and on 23 February 1905, they held what would later become known as the first Rotary club meeting. His vision laid the foundation for the Rotary of today. In February 1907, Harris was elected the third president of the Rotary Club of Chicago. Toward the end of his presidency, he worked to expand Rotary beyond the city.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RTN. HOLGER KNAACK
A Rotary member since 1992, Knaack has served Rotary as treasurer, director, moderator, member and chair of several committees, a representative for the Council on Legislation, Zone Coordinator, Training Leader, and District Governor.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR RTN. SANGRAM. V. PATIL A First generation Entrepreneur and holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pune University. He has been awarded the Rotary Foundation’s District Award twice (Once in 2007-08 and the second time during 2012-13). Apart from this regular donations to the TRF, he has contributed to Club projects in a big way.
“Let’s nurture the nature for our better future” "
H e completed his Graduation from the S.S Dempo College of Commerce and Economics in April 1984 followed by his A.C.A in the year 1988 and FCA IN 1996. He also holds a Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA) in 2004 for Computerized Auditing. In order to continuously upgrade his knowledge & skills, he has undergone various special courses such as, Concurrent Audit for Banks, Valuation by Corporate Laws and Corporate Governance Committee & GST.
He started Independent Professional Practice from 1989. He also works on Panel of visiting faculty of Goa University for M.Com.
& Master of Management Services (M.M.S.) for Tax Planning, Planning and Management, Direct Tax Laws and Accounting Theory. He has worked as an Asst. Professor in S.S.Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, as a part time Lecturer in Accounts, Audit and Taxation from 1993 to 2009.
He has held the position of Vice Chairman of Goa Branch of Chartered Accountants of India for the period 2001-2002 and then as Chairman for the period 2002-2003. He was President of Panaji Junior Chambers from 2000-2001. He is an Active Member of
Youth Hostel Association of Porvorim Unit and the Goa Hiking Association.
He joined the Rotary Club of Miramar in 2016. As the treasurer in 2017-18, he managed to hand over the accounts in the record time of two days on completion of his tenure. In 2018-19, he became a Vocational Director wherein he successfully completed projects namely Dr. Day /CA Day /GST Day. He became club service Director 1 Admin in 2019-20.He is the President of the Club for 2020-21.
"Let the beauty of Nature remind you, the Goodness of God"
OnOurMind Message from the President
My dear Club Members , Anns, Annettes and fellow Rotarians,
I am happy that our first edition of Manthan which is totally revamped painstakingly crafted by our own Editor Rtn Samrat is being presented to you today. I did not realise, how the time flew.It is already a month after I took over as the President on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekasdashi, 1st of July with blessings and good wishes from all of you. It is indeed a humbling experience. In the past one month, our TEAM did coordinate various meetings,
projects, club assemblies, planning of future activities, etc. The support was awesome. Aptly, the theme given by Rotary International for the month of July was “Leadership Change”. Rotary being an International Service Organisation, brings together business and professional leaders to provide, humanitarian service, and advance goodwill and peace, around the world. However to bring these values into practice, we have to first start with our own self and then spread it to our surroundings through our family, friends and members. This, can be achieved only and only through self-introspection and combined efforts. I am happy to inform you all that it was only because of this teamwork, that we managed to click about 11 project activities besides 3 weekly meetings ,1 club assembly and one BOD meeting. It was also a far vision, sheer grit and determination of our PR chairperson Rtn. Natasha, who was ably supported with creative ideas and quick action on part of our Joint Secretary Rtn.Sagar which enabled us to have our presence felt through our projects and activities on various social media platforms at national and international level. I am thankful to each one of you for the time, support and suggestions given on various occasions in these challenging times of Covid 19 pandemic that we could achieve something in the past month. With your continued support we hope to do much more in the coming months in fulfilling the objectives of Rotary. Stay home stay safe. Rtn. Kamlesh Amlani (President)
Message from the Secretary
It gives me immense pleasure to write a few words for our monthly bulletin "The Manthan", when along with my President we took the Oath of Office on 1st July virtually though, I felt accomplished. I am very happy to be a part of this family and I am touched by the love that has been bestowed on my family by the Rotarians after my relocation to Goa. I will try my best in the capacity of a Secretary to take it to greater heights. We began our tenure in right earnest by couple of Tree plantation Drives, thus ‘Supporting Our Environment’, our seventh area of focus. The two Blood Donation Camps in the month received big support. The felicitation of CAs and Covid warrior doctors was well appreciated. We are going through difficult times of Covid-19 and meeting personally is difficult in these times. We need to be innovative in creating a virtual platform for our meetings and I am sure this time will also pass by in the next few months. The mantra for now and always will be "When the going gets tough, the tough get going". Rtn. Noel Britto (Secretary)
From the Club Editor’s Desk
We are entering a New Year of the Rotary Calendar, it brings me great pride and joy for completing five successful years of our Club from a new born toddler to grown up child with lots of enthusiasm and energy. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our earlier Editors for “Manthan” for creating a benchmark and their excellent work in showcasing our Club Achievement and Growth. This year we will try and make every effort to highlight and focus on important social issues as well as topics related to animals and the environment, which are also very close to my heart. An example of the above, featuring in this edition, is the 1st social issue, I have touched upon; Depression which is the most common issue today in our society which people shy. Our focus will also be on informative articles representing Goa’s beautiful culture, food and places of relevance to all Rotarians and readers across India & abroad to make our editions more interesting. Your feedback is always welcome for making the editions better as we go ahead. Let’s all together with our little efforts make this world a better place. Rtn. Samrat Kamat (Club Editor)
"Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience" "
SECRETARY REPORT
(Inset : Rtn.Bhavna Raikar, Rtn. Kamlesh Amlani, Ann.Bharti Amlani, Rtn. Dr. Noel Britto, Rtn. Riddhi Sampat, Rtn.Snehlata Pednekar, Rtn. Sagar Kulkarni, Rtn.Manisha Sardessai, Rtn.Anshul Singhal, Rtn.Siddharth Deshpande, Rtn.Shantendu Mohite,Rtn.Vijay Jain. Group Photo of Board of Directors 2020-21)
nstallation ceremony of the Rotary Club of Miramar was held on 1st July 2020 at Hotel Manoshanti , Panaji with a Virtual Installation of all the board members.Chief Guest for the ceremony was DGE. Rtn. Gaurish I Dhond.
ree plantation was done on 1st July at Healthway and 5th July on DB Bandodkar Marg. 20 Saplings of T fruit bearing 2 of floral big trees planted around Healthway Hospitals.
SECRETARY REPORT
n the occasion of National Doctors Day our club ur Rotarian created cycling awareness O falicit ated front line warriors of god namely Dr. O programme for Good health and fitness Jude Erickson Victor Dsouza and Dr Succorro awareness. Quadros in presence of our PDG Rtn Dr. Vinaykumar
Raikar. It was conducted on a digital platform.
otary Club of Miramar conducted the Tree Plantation otal 20 people participated in 35km cycle ride RDrive, inaugurated at the Goa Forest Department by the T through mountainous terrain by river side early in the morning. Youngest rider was 9 commissioner of the Corporation of City of Panjim, Shri years old and the oldest rider was 63 years old. Sanjith Rodrigues and Shri. Sandeep Azrekar, Past President of Nisarga .
e conducted a Covid 19 awareness Wsensitization drive in the Volvoi Panchayat of Ponda Taluka Goa. This session was conducted by our secretary Rtn. Dr Noel Britto. There were 66 participants who were made aware of this prevailing Global Pandemic. All the relevant issues and precautions of Social distancing as per SOPs were followed. These attendees now inturn will educate and spread this knowledge to 2000 villagers.
SECRETARY REPORT
n the occasion of CA day, O01st July 2020, two prominent CAs from Panaji were Felicitated on 10th July 2020. CA. Raghu Pikale and CA. Narayan Upadhyay were felicitated by our RCM President Rtn. Kamlesh Amlani along with other Rotarians.
dcon Rio Grande tree plantation was
E attended by 8 kids accompanied by an adult. Two mango trees and one chickoo tree were planted. Ms. Anagha Deshpande helped in organizing the paintings. Ms. Shilpa Pangam helped in guiding the meticulous shaping of the earth around each planted sapling.The kids made the event bubbly and colourful. Special efforts were put in by Dr Saroja Carvalho.
econd Tree Plantation was conducted in association with Bharat Vikas Parishad. S
otary Pa rivar of Panaji in association with Red Cross hosted Rits Annual Blood donation Camp at Hotel Manoshanti in the presence of DGE. Rtn. Gaurish Dhond. All the four Presidents of Rotary Clubs in Panaji along with their families joined together and came forward for this noble cause of the Annual Blood Donation Camp.
Introduction: "Shravan "Halahal "or the lethal poison (to Maas",The fifth month of the save the life on earth) which
Hindu calendar and the second emerged from the ocean at the time month of the "Chaturmas"(four holy of "Samudra Manthan" or churning months in Hinduism) starts after the of ocean (battle between the God “Aashad Amavasya” and is and the Demons) that took place in the month of shravan. considered as one of the most holiest month. It is believed that shravan nakshatra or star rules the Festivals: During this month, skies and hence this month derives members of the Hindu community its name from this nakshatra. prepare themselves for the different festivals, which are celebrated in Shravan maas is also called as a reverence of different Gods,like month of fasting dedicated to Lord Naga Panchami,Shri Krishna Shiva and Goddess Parvati,where Janmashtami,Narali Pournima and many hindus keep fast on mondays Rakshabandhan. Drenched in the rains, Goa’s verdant for Lord Shiva and Tuesdays for countryside is sprouting a veritable Goddess Parvati as a Mangala Gauri Food: According to ayurveda due assortments of food unique to this Vrata. Shravan "Guruvar" or to the low immunity level in season. Markets and highways dotted Thursday dedicated to Lord monsoons, shravan month is all with indigenous greens are not only
Dattatrey,Shravan Shukravar or about observing a "satvik lifestyle indicative of this abundance, but the Friday dedicated to Goddess "which includes abstinence from variety specific to each area. Laxmi as Vara Laxmi Puja, eating heavy foods that are hard to Like to name in Konkani, patoli Shravan Shanivar dedicated to digest, especially the non-vegetarian leaves,killa,taikilo, gosalli,dudhi, Lord Shani and last but not the least or spicy and oily food. Being a pipri,fagla,etc.etc. the Shravan Sundays where married month of breeding for animals and women observe a fast for the fishes as per Hindu mythology it is a Not to forget ‘mushrooms’the king longevity of their husbands,by sin to kill an animal at this time of monsoon season which has found worshipping “Shravan Aaitaar” or which makes this another religious favour with all for its distinctive the God of Sun. All these days are reason to abstain from eating non earthy flavour. followed and observed with all vegetarian food. codes or rules and with utmost faith With the blend of festivals,food and and devotion. But our mother nature has also tradition this Shravan month comes Significance of worshipping created an alternative for humans to to an end after “Shravan Amavasya” enjoy the vegetarian delicacies made giving birth to another beautiful Lord Shiva and Goddess by using seasonal produce, fruits, month of the Hindu calender and that Parvati in Shravan: As per legumes, milk and milk products etc. is “Bhadrapada”where preparations Puranas Lord Shiva drank the begin to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
by welcoming Lord Ganesha- the Lord of beginnings and the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
-by Rtn. Seeya A.Navelcar
"Nature is Art of God"
Grandma’s Recipe
ALU CHI PATAL BHAJI
KNOW YOUR
CUISINE
ALUCHI PATAL BHAJI POLE (RECEPIE OF THE NAIVEDHYA ( VEGETABLE MADE FROM CALOCASIA OR TARO LEAVES) OFFERED ON THE 4TH SUNDAY IN SHRAVAN MAAS)
INGREDIENTS : INGREDIENTS :
1. Alu Leaves - 10 leaves, along with its stem 1. Dill ( Shepu Bhaji) - 2- 3 bunches if 2. Aambat Chuka (Sour Green coloured leaves) - 1 bunch 3. Green Chillies – 3 4 Punjunt 2. Grated Coconut - 2- 3 bunches 4. Jaggery - 1 medium sized ball 3. Grated Jaggery - 1 to 11/2 cups
5. Raw peanuts - handful 4. Salt - 1tsp 5. Atta and Rice flour – 1 cup 6. Chana daal- handful 7. Split cashew nuts – handful 6. Pure Ghee 8. Salt to taste 9. Oil for seasoning- 1 tablespoon (tadka) METHOD : 10. Mustard seeds - half teaspoon 1. Wash the dill, clean it and put it in a mixer 11. Red chilli powder - half teaspoon grinder. 12. Haldi powder - half teaspoon 2. Add little water and grind to a fine paste 13. Kadhi Patta, - few leaves of 3. Pour it in a pan ,add salt, jaggery and 14. Asafoetida powder (Hing) - quarter teaspoon coconut. 15. Besan – 1 tablespoon, mixed in half cup of water. 4. Add atta and rice flour ( half- half ) little by METHOD : little to make a batter of dosa consistency. 1. Wash the Alu leaves thoroughly and chop them finely. 5. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes. 2. Peel the stems and chop them finely. 6. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan , pour the batter 3. Clean and Wash Aambat Chuka leaves and chop them to make small pan cake size pole .
finely. Mix both the vegetables and cook them together on medium flame till they are well done. 4. Once this mixture cools down, grind it in mixer. Soak raw [Recipe By : Smt Vasanti P Sardesai] peanuts and Chana daal for about half an hour and pressure
cook them. 5. Now keep the thick bottom utensil or kadhai to heat. 6. Add oil, once it heats, put mustard seeds, soon after it splutters, add Kadhipatta, add haldi and hing powder, finely chopped green chillies, add cashew nuts, cooked peanuts and Chana daal, add paste of Alu and Aambat Chuka, add salt and jaggery. Stir well. 7. Add besan paste and keep stirring so that it starts thickening. 8. Once the Bhaji comes to a complete boil, turn off the flame and here is your delicious Alu Bhaji ready to serve. Tastes best with Puri and steamed Ambemohor rice.
[ Recipe By : Smt Malini V Naik ]
"Each one, plant one”
FATHER OF THE OPINION POLL IN GOA Dr. Jack de Sequeira
an anyone imagine an India After all, any government formation in a democracy has to be preceded by the C where Goa didn’t exist? In fact, the efforts of one man alone were formation of political parties, coalitions what helped shape us into the state or mergers and free and fair elections. we are and love today. That man was All this discussion led to the formation Dr Jack de Sequeira, also known as of two such parties, fighting over Goa’s identity as a whole. The VOID the Father of the Opinion Poll. The story of Dr Jack de Sequeira Joao Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) – which clamoured for Goa to be How can SUICIDE be a reply to Hugo Eduardo de Sequeira was born on the 20th of April, 1915 in Burma a part of Maharashtra and the United bullies..? Goans Party (UGP) – which countered (now Myanmar). He went to school in How can a Problem be bigger than Goa at Lyceum and later went on to the MGP’s demands. life ? do Médico Cirurgião (he became a The Father of the Opinion Poll surgeon) at the Dr Jack de How can someones smirk be Escola Médico de Sequeira was considered so important ...? Goa (in English, the the president of the UGP. How can not being a part of a clique Goa Medical College) At the age of 21, Through this ...become " *IM* " UnAcceptable in he gave up a career party, he the world ? ensured that in medicine to take over the family Goa and the This god gifted Life..... Goan people Your intelligence...your charisma..the business at ‘Agencia Sequeira’. had a voice that sanctity.... The business was a could be heard. Arguments were Oh, why did you crumble ? leading one in Goa during those days. Dr Jack de Sequeira made across the
How can your own life become so had quite an illustrious stint as a board for and against merging Goa with small to you, when you have tried Maharashtra. Dr Jack de Sequeira still politician. He was well educated and hard to Make it BIG ? well spoken even though he wasn’t managed to get people on his side with his excellent skills as an orator as well Why could you not Understand the one for the limelight. He probably never even realized the role he would as making sure he was well informed deepest Caption ? about his topic of choice. On 9 January play in Goan politics. Even though Goa 1964. Dayanand Bandodkar of MGP *WHY TRY TO FIT IN, WHEN YOU ARE was liberated from the clutches of the BORN TO STAND OUT ?* Portuguese, it wasn’t quite out of the became the first Chief Minister. The woods. The Indian government took MGP and politicians in Maharashtra Why didn't you apply it for youself..? over and absorbed it as a Union were elated at the victory and touted it
Why did You give up so SOON...? Territory. Not having any existing as a mandate that the majority of Goans were in favour of the merger. - PRITI SHETH ❤ political parties meant that no state government could be set up. Dr. Sequeira shrewdly managed to get the backing of the legislators of Mysore state (now Karnataka). He impressed them that if Maharashtra managed to convince the centre to merge Goa into Maharashtra, it would only bolster their case for Karwar and Supa. Dr. Jack and his legislators met Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and submitted a memorandum that such a monumental decision affecting the future of the State could not be left to legislators alone, but should be put before the people to decide.The referendum could be conducted via a signature campaign or by secret ballot. Since a large number of Goans worked outside Goa and indeed outside India itself as expats, UGP demanded that these expats should be allowed to vote by postal ballot. Parliament finally agreed to conduct a referendum by means of secret ballot but ruled out postal ballots.The UGP demanded that the MGP government resign so that the referendum could be conducted in a free-and-fair atmosphere. On 3 December 1966, the MGP government resigned. Dr. Sequeira also traveled extensively exhorting people to vote against the merger. In this cause, he also visited places such as Colaba and Kalyan in Bombay, convincing Goans staying there to support the cause. The opinion poll was held on 16 January 1967. A total of 3,17,633 votes were polled. The merger was defeated by 34,021 votes.
"Take care of Mother Earth and she will take care of you" "
It’s all in the mind LET’S TALK WITH AZEEMA KULKARNI 1. What is Depression? How is it diagnosed 3. What are the Risk Factors for and treated? Depression? Ans: Depression is a common and serious Ans : Depression can affect anyone—even medical illness that affects the way you person who appears to live in relatively feel, the way you think and how you act. It ideal circumstances. causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of Several factors can play a role in interest in activities once enjoyed. It can depression: lead to a variety of emotional and physical o Biochemistry: Differences in certain problems and can decrease a person’s chemicals in the brain may contribute ability to function at work and at home. to symptoms of depression. Depression Is Different From Sadness or o Genetics: Depression can run in Grief/Bereavement.The death of a loved families. For example, if one identical one, loss of a job or the ending of a twin has depression, the other has a Azeema Kulkarni has completed relationship are difficult experiences for a 70 percent chance of having the Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical person to endure.It is normal for feelings illness sometime in life. Psychology from St. Xavier’s of sadness or grief to develop in response o Personality: People with low self- to such situations.Those experiencing esteem, who are easily overwhelmed College Mapusa, Affiliated to Goa loss often might describe themselves by stress or who are generally University in 2006. Thereafter, she pessimistic appear to be has done Master of Philosophy in as being “depressed. “ NOT BEING ABLE TO more likely to Psychology from Tamil Nadu ”But being sad is not EXPRESS IS TO BE the same as having experience depression. University in 2007. DEPRESSED. depression. The o o Environmental THEREFORE , IN MY grieving process is factors: Continuous She has a rich experience in the OPINION, NO EXPRESSION IS natural and unique exposure to violence, field of education having worked to each individual EQUAL TO DEPRESSION” neglect, abuse or as a Lecturer in Psychology for and shares some of -Smita Gambhir , Pune poverty may make Under Graduates from June 2006 the same features of depression. Both some people more vulnerable to to December 2012 in Various grief and depression may involve intense depression. colleges across Goa, such as sadness and withdrawal from usual 4. How Is Depression Treated? Dhempe College, Don Bosco Ans : Depression is among the most activities. College, DMC Assagao, Home treatable of mental disorders. Between 80 2. What are the Symptoms of Depression? Science College, Vrundavan percent and 90 percent of people with Ans: Depression symptoms can vary from Nursing Institute. Later on, she mild to severe and can include: depression eventually respond well to took upon herself to guide the o Feeling sad or having a depressed treatment. Almost all patients gain some youth by working as a Counsellor mood relief from their symptoms. Before a o Loss of interest or pleasure in diagnosis or treatment, a health for Adolescents and has been activities once enjoyed professional should conduct a thorough doing this noble work passionately o Changes in appetite — weight loss or diagnostic evaluation, including an till date. gain unrelated to dieting interview and possibly a physical Azeema is a resident of o Trouble sleeping or sleeping too examination. In some cases, a blood test Caranzalem & is married to Rtn. much might be done to make sure the depression Sagar Kulkarni. She works as his o Loss of energy or increased fatigue is not due to a medical condition like a o Increase in purposeless physical thyroid problem. The evaluation is to partner in their Travel agency firm, activity (e.g., hand-wringing or identify specific symptoms, medical and Travel World Goa from Dec 2014 pacing) or slowed movements and family history, cultural factors and till date. speech environmental factors to arrive at a o Feeling worthless or guilty diagnosis and plan a course of action. o Difficulty thinking, concentrating or 5. Do children get depression? making decisions How to identify it at an early o Thoughts of death or suicide stage? Also, medical conditions (e.g., thyroid Ans: Yes. Growing up is full of challenge problems, a brain tumor or vitamin and opportunity ̶ starting and changing deficiency) can mimic symptoms of school, making new friends, going depression so it is important to rule out through puberty and preparing for general medical causes. exams …
"Nature is the greatest place to heal and recharge" "
Some children take change in their stride. For others, successful ones and those who cannot cope with failure, adaptation is harder, causing stress and even depression. give up on their lives. Edwin Shneidman, co-founder of the Diagnosing depression in children Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Centre points out four Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness common factors: the first is inimicality, hostility against and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, oneself. The second is perturbation, a state of extreme accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities. anxiety, with the feeling of being closed in, with no way out. Additional signs and symptoms of depression during The third is constriction, with the suicide's perceptions childhood include withdrawal from others, irritability, narrowing into a tunnel vision where the mind focusses only excessive crying, difficulty concentrating at school, and a on the one unendurable emotion. The last is cessation, change in appetite or sleeping more or less. death as the only way out. Each of these suicides could be
Younger children may lose interest in play. Older children fitted into either of these descriptions, thus blurring beyond may take risks that they would not normally take. recognition, all attempts to identify and focus on specific Treatment : causes. Talk to him/her or her about things happening at home, at 8. What is the difference between Psychologist and school and outside of school. Try to find out whether anything Psychiatrist? In case of depression whom to consult? is bothering him/her. Ans: Psychologists, deals with milder form of mental Talk to people you trust who know your child. illnesses and conducts psychological tests to help in Protect your child from excessive stress, maltreatment and treatment. They work along with Psychiatrist. Psychiatrist, violence. deals with moderate to severe form of mental illnesses. Pay particular attention to your child’s wellbeing during life They are authorized to prescribe medicines for treatment of changes such as starting a new school or puberty. mental illnesses. Encourage your child to get enough sleep, eat regularly, be 9. Does online counselling help? physically active, and to do things that he or she enjoys. Ans: Counselling is always a one to one session where in Make time to spend with your child. through the body language lot of things are gauged by the If your child has thoughts of harming him/herself, or has counsellor especially using of certain words that can trigger already done so, seek help from a trained professional reactions and as a result change in body language.Online immediately. counselling study of body language is not possible hence not 6. Do most people with depression attempt to commit recommended. suicide? 10. What is bipolar disorder? Ans: Suicide & Depression are linked with each other. Every 40 Ans: Bipolar disorder is different from depression, but it is seconds, someone, somewhere in the world, dies by suicide. included in this list is because someone with bipolar For people with severe depression, it is not uncommon to disorder experiences episodes of extremely low moods that think about suicide. meet the criteria for major depression (called “bipolar Prevention of suicide : depression”). But a person with bipolar disorder also Suicides are preventable. experiences extreme high – euphoric or irritable – moods
It is okay to talk about suicide. called “mania” or a less severe form called “hypomania.” Asking about suicide does not provoke the act of suicide. It “ After the recent alleged Suicide often reduces anxiety and helps people feel understood. by one of a promising Bollywood Find an appropriate time and a quiet place to talk about actor I realised that we have so suicide with the person you are worried about. Let them know many friends on Social network & that you are there to listen. other digital platforms but we find it difficult to have one friend Encourage the person to seek help from a professional, such as a doctor, mental health professional, counsellor or social with whom we can talk or open up. In these hard times we are worker. Offer to accompany them to an appointment. seeing people think too much, If you think the person is in immediate danger, do not leave and not necessarily the right him or her alone. Seek professional help from the emergency things. services, a crisis line, or a health-care professional, or turn to I recollect one line which read in family members. one of hospitals : “Agar Dil Khola If the person you are worried about lives with you, ensure Hota Yaro Ke Sath, Toh Naa that he or she does not have access to means of self-harm (for Kholna Padta Auzaro Ke Sath”. After that Bollywood incident, I example pesticides, firearms or medication) circulated a message to all my friends telling them my house Stay in touch to check how the person is doing. door is always open to all who want to talk or share anything 7. Why the people associated with glamour industry more over a cup of tea. I implore everyone to be extra sensitive to likely to be depressed and lead suicide? people who are silent, those who are not talking and even those Ans: Showbiz is the field of glamour and stardom. People who are talking. Lets make a pledge that we won't allow a associated with this field are celebrities. Some of them single friend to fall this way. There's light ahead. It will be all right once again”. become icons and some lose themselves within the ghosts of failure and fade-outs. There are more failure stories than - Rtn. Lucky Singh
Quick Tip: No two people are affected the same way by depression and there is no "one-size-fits-all" for treatment. It may take some trial and error to find the treatment that works best for you. "Colours are the smiles of Nature"
Hachikō (November 10, 1923 – March 8, 1935) was a Japanese golden brown Akita dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following Ueno's death. Hachikō was born at a farm near the city of Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan in 1924, Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor at the Tokyo Imperial University, brought him to live
in Shibuya, Tokyo, as his pet. Hachikō would meet Ueno at Shibuya Station every day after his commute home. This continued until May 21, 1925, when Ueno died of a cerebral hemorrhage while at work. From then until his death on March 8, 1935, Hachikō would return to Shibuya Station every day to await Ueno's return.
Hachikō attracted the attention of other commuters. Many of the people who frequented the Shibuya train station had seen Hachikō and Professor Ueno together each day. Initial reactions from the people, especially from those working at the station, were not necessarily friendly. However, after the first appearance of the article about him in Asahi Shimbun on October 4, 1932, people started to bring Hachikō
treats and food to nourish him during his wait. One of Ueno's students, Hirokichi Saito, who developed expertise on the Akita breed, saw the dog at the station and followed him to the home of Ueno's former gardener, Kuzaboro Kobayashi where he learned the history of Hachikō's life. Shortly after the meeting, the former student published a documented census of Akitas in Japan. His research found only 30 purebred Akitas remaining, including Hachikō from Shibuya
Station.He returned frequently to visit Hachikō, and over the years he published several articles about the dog's remarkable loyalty. Hachikō became a national sensation. His faithfulness to his master's memory impressed the people of Japan as a spirit of family loyalty to which all should strive to achieve. Teachers and parents used Hachikō's vigil as an example for children to follow. A well-known Japanese artist who rendered a sculpture of the dog, and throughout the country, a new
awareness of the Akita breed grew. Eventually, Hachikō's legendary faithfulness became a national symbol of loyalty, particularly to the person and institution of Emperors. Hachikō died on March 8, 1935 at the age of 11.
Bronze statues :
In April 1934, a bronze statue based in his likeness sculpted by Teru Ando was erected at Shibuya Station. The statue was recycled for the
war effort during World War II. In 1948, Takeshi Ando (son of the original artist) made a second statue. The new statue, which was erected in August 1948, still stands and is a popular meeting spot. The station entrance near this statue is named "Hachikō-guchi", meaning "The Hachikō Entrance/Exit", and is one of Shibuya Station's five exits.
Annual ceremony
Each year on March 8, Hachikō's devotion is honored with a solemn ceremony of remembrance at Tokyo's Shibuya railroad station. Hundreds of dog lovers often turn out to honor his memory and loyalty.
"Earth has its music for those who will listen"
Rotary Club of Miramar
Contact : Rtn. Natasha (9823086802)
I request you to kindly go through this month's Magazine "Manthan" and please feel free to let us know your feedback and suggestions.
We invite our Esteemed Members, Anns and Annettes to contribute your Articles, Facts, Poems and Recipes to the Magazine.
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Thank you!
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