Cow slaughter existed in the Vedic period'

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September 11, 2012

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Mangalore, September 11: The Sociology – Economics Forum of Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work organised a workshop on 'Dynamics and Dimensions of Food Culture' on Tuesday at Maria Pavia Cuceiro Hall on college premises in the city.

Chief guest Dr P N Maiya, Principal of Sharada College, Mangalore, said that we lived in a paradox, where on one side there were people dying out of hunger while food rotted in godowns. “In the Indian situation, there are thousands of people who are still starving and could not spare a single meal per day. Can any dimension be seen in this, is the question left to you,” he said.

Speaking about the changing food culture over the years, he said that the Brahmins consumed cow meat in Vedic ages. “Cow slaughter existed in the Vedic period. It was only in 10th century that they adopted and began practicing new eating habits because of the influence of Jainism and Buddhism. Even today, Konkanis, Kashmiri Brahmins and Bengalis eat fish,” he said.

Inaugurating the workshop, Dr L N Bhat, Registrar of Roshni Nilaya, said that one of the topics that had often haunted this society was the caste system.

“Everyone talks about the evils of caste system, but no one pointed some of the advantages of the caste system. Food is one such item. We can easily identify the culinary specialities of India deeply associated with different castes, religion and ethnicity. Each food dish in India is associated with a particular region or ethnicity. Today our traditional dishes are gradually disappearing, and being replaced with cosmopolitan food culture such as pizzas and burgers,” he said.

Delivering the presidential address, Dr Sophia Fernandes, Principal of Roshni Nilaya, said that food played an important role and had its own sacred value, since it was nature's gift. “We have a responsibility over the food we eat and serve as it is the result of the hard labour of our farmers,” she said.

Prof Malini Mukund welcomed the gathering. Dr L N Bhat inaugurated the programme in a unique way, by making rice noodles out of the machine.

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February 7,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 7: To stop the NRC and CAA from being implemented everyone has to fight unitedly highlighting the failures of the ruling party, said National President of Priyadarshini squad, All India National Women’s Congress Kavya Narasimha Murthy.

Addressing the workshop for the protection of Citizenship against CAA, NRC and NPR for the party workers at the Cordel Hall, Kulshekar here Thursday by district Congress party, she said, “Protests are being held everywhere against the CAA, NRC and NPR but if we only go on protesting, the ruling party will implementing divisive policies and new laws every day.

Many think that they may not be affected by the CAA, NRC or NPR and keep away from protesting against it. The congress should fight against the CAA concentrating on three approaches. We cannot fight against divisive politics by fighting only against the CAA and NRC. We need to expose the government’s failures, their divisive politics and continue our protests against the CAA, NCR and NPR.”

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March 30,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 30: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday appealed to people to strictly follow the restrictions in the state, saying that the ending of 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 depends on how the public adheres to the rules.

In a press statement, Yediyurappa appealed to the people to help the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus by strictly following the lockdown.

"People of Karnataka are known for tolerance and patience. They are law-abiding citizens. Now, the lockdown in wake of coronavirus is a testing time for them. It has come to test the patience of our people, especially the people of Karnataka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has apologized and said that lockdown was an inevitable step taken by the government to protect people from the pandemic. We have to realise the predicament of a prime minister who always cares for the well being of the country and its people," the statement quoted Yediyurappa as saying.

"At this hour of crisis, it is not good on our part to come out of houses and violate the curfew. The ending of lockdown depends on strictness with which one follows the curfew and maintain social distancing. If one follows the curfew strictly, the lockdown period will automatically end on April 14. Whether to end the lockdown or not is in your hands," he said.

The Chief Minister urged not to test the patience of police, saying, "Already our police are under stress as they are working without any rest. Do not force them to use the force and later blame them for stern action."

He also appealed to follow the lockdown provisions and stay back in their home.
"The government has taken all measures to maintain the supply of essentials and food to the needy. Consider this situation as a blessing in disguise and spend your valuable time reading books which in turn will boost your knowledge and intellectual capacity. My earnest request to even the poor is spending your time by involving yourselves in creative activities inside your houses," Yediyurappa said.

"At the same time, it is time for us to respect the sacrificing work of the doctors, nurses, health staff and civic workers who are working round the clock to save the lives of hundreds of people affected by coronavirus. My appeal to you all strictly follows the curfew rules and maintains the social distance to combat COVID-19," he added.

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