Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 16: As part of the 26th death anniversary commemoration of Mother Teresa, the embodiment of humanity, a district-level seminar on the theme "Vaividhya Bharatadalli preethiya selegalu" will be held on September 21st from 10 am to 1 pm at Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall in the city.

Adressing a press conference, Santa Mother Teresa Vichara Vedike members said the symposium will be inaugurated by Dinesh Amin Mattu, a senior journalist and former media advisor to the chief minister of Karnataka. The theme will be presented by the eminent writer and litterateur, Dr K Sherifa. K Ashraf, the former mayor of Mangalore City Corporation, will respond to the talk.

The program will be presided over by Roy Castelino, the president of the forum. Ektara singing by Nada Maninalkoor Balaga and Janapreeti Balaga at 9:30 am will precede the talk.

Mother Teresa Vichara Vedike, an association of secular and like-minded individuals, was founded in 2017 with the motto "Let's spread love to all," based on the ideals of the great Saint of our times, Mother Teresa of Kolkata, who won the hearts of millions of people around the world through her selfless love and service.

Santa Mother Teresa Vichara Vedike, a forum comprising 130 individuals from all religions, faiths, and castes, has emerged as a strong force of secular and people-friendly personalities. It includes prominent professors, writers, journalists, progressive thinkers, eminent businessmen, student and youth leaders, women, Dalit, Adivasi, and people from all strata of society. The main objective of Santa Mother Teresa Vichara Vedike is to promote peace and harmony in our community through Love and Service.

Santa Mother Teresa Vichara Vedike president Roy Castelino, joint secretary Manjula Naik, treasurer Dolphy D'Souza, honorary advisor Alwyn D'Souza, honorary advisor Muneer Katipalla, Media Committee coordinator Stany D'Cunha were present at the press conference.