Are you searching for genuine connections and meaningful conversations? A day out for storytelling is an opportunity to step away from routine and spend time with people who can inspire, encourage, and enrich your life. Every person has a unique journey filled with experiences, challenges, achievements, and dreams. When these stories are shared, they create bonds that go beyond introductions and transform simple meetings into lasting friendships.
There Are No Strangers, Only Friends Waiting to Meet
The philosophy of storytelling is simple. Miracles happen when people come together. There are no strangers in the world. All are friends waiting to meet. A conversation over breakfast, lunch, or dinner can open new doors, spark fresh ideas, and create unexpected opportunities. Listening to another person’s story often helps us discover common values, shared experiences, and a deeper appreciation of our collective human journey.
Celebrating Success and Creating Opportunities for Gen Z
Storytelling is also a celebration of success and a platform to create opportunities for Gen Z. By bringing together people from different walks of life, we build bridges between experience and aspiration. The wisdom and experiences of one generation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. A day spent sharing stories is a day spent building friendships, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities that can positively change lives.
Environment Commission of St. Sebastian Church, Bendur, in collaboration with the Catholic Sabha and Catholic Action League | Global TV
Heartfelt thanks from Mrs Crasta
CONCLUDING REMARKS
INAUGURAL CEREMONY
Let us rebuild the Ecosystems for birds and animals to live safe and that is the way to keep us safe
The early bird catches the fruits
Waiting at Indriya
Let the birds and squirrels come back to the city | Rekha J Shetty | Mrs. Crasta | Vineetha Rai
Rev. Fr. Joel Monteiro, Asst Parish Priest from St Sebastian’s Church Bendoor Speaks about Trees
Jeeth Milan Roche – Small intro
Who: Environmentalist from Mangaluru, often called the “Tree Man of Mangalore” or “Green Warrior of Mangalore”
Background: Ex-IT professional. Headed a tech team at an IT company until around 2020, when he left to become a full-time environmentalist
Work:
Founder of Mangalore Green Brigade and Secretary of Vana Charitable Trust
Has planted over 2,00,000 saplings in and around Mangaluru since 2004
Plants ∼12,000 trees in Mangaluru every year
Known for relocating large trees instead of cutting them for development projects – has moved 50+ trees, including peepal trees at Mangalore Central railway station
Revives water bodies, like the Vasaru Kodi pond in Kulshekar
Transforms dumpyards into green spaces, e.g. planted 1,570 saplings at Pachanady dumping ground
Recognition: Karnataka Aranya Mitra Awardee, member of Bombay Natural History Society & Bamboo Society of India
In short: Techie-turned-environmentalist who’s spent 20+ years greening Mangaluru by planting, relocating trees, and restoring ecosystems.
The Aditya Birla Group is a globally renowned conglomerate with a rich legacy of over 165 years. Today, the Group operates in more than 41 countries across the world.
It is the world’s No. 1 aluminium rolling company and ranks No. 2 globally in carbon black production. The Group also owns several well-known brands, including Louis Philippe, Peter England, Pantaloons, Van Heusen, and Allen Solly.
In June 2024, the Aditya Birla Group entered the jewellery industry with the launch of Indriya. Within just two years, the brand has expanded rapidly by opening around 77 showrooms across India. Indriya Jewellery, Mangalore – Bendoorwell, located near Colaco Hospital, offers an exquisite collection of high-quality gold, diamond, and precious gemstone jewellery in both traditional and contemporary designs.
Are you searching for genuine connections and meaningful conversations? A day out for storytelling is an opportunity to step away from routine and spend time with people who can inspire, encourage, and enrich your life. Every person has a unique journey filled with experiences, challenges, achievements, and dreams. When these stories are shared, they create bonds that go beyond introductions and transform simple meetings into lasting friendships.
There Are No Strangers, Only Friends Waiting to Meet
The philosophy of storytelling is simple. Miracles happen when people come together. There are no strangers in the world. All are friends waiting to meet. A conversation over breakfast, lunch, or dinner can open new doors, spark fresh ideas, and create unexpected opportunities. Listening to another person’s story often helps us discover common values, shared experiences, and a deeper appreciation of our collective human journey.
Celebrating Success and Creating Opportunities for Gen Z
Storytelling is also a celebration of success and a platform to create opportunities for Gen Z. By bringing together people from different walks of life, we build bridges between experience and aspiration. The wisdom and experiences of one generation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. A day spent sharing stories is a day spent building friendships, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities that can positively change lives.
ROTARIAN LAL GOEL DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT CISF, JAIPUR AIRPORT
Jaipur, 26 June 2026 — Rotarian Lal Goel, Founder & Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International (RCODI) and Chairman of the Organ Donation India Foundation & GYAN, was the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at a special organ donation awareness programme organised by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Jaipur Airport.
During his inspiring hour-long address, Rotarian Lal Goel encouraged CISF officers and personnel to become ambassadors of organ donation within their families and communities, emphasising that awareness starting at home can transform society. He also acknowledged the vital yet often unsung role of CISF personnel in facilitating the swift movement of organs through airports, helping ensure that life-saving transplants occur without delay.
Speaking on the current state of organ donation in India, Rotarian Lal Goel highlighted four major challenges: inadequate public awareness, the limited number of organ retrieval and transplant centres, insufficient financial support for transplantation, and persistent cultural and religious misconceptions. While appreciating the sincere efforts of the Government of India and the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), he noted that much more remains to be done and called upon every citizen to contribute to building a stronger culture of organ donation.
The interactive session ended with an engaging question-and-answer segment, during which Rotarian Lal Goel addressed participants’ questions and dispelled common myths and misconceptions surrounding organ donation, inspiring many attendees to consider pledging their organs.
Rotarian Lal Goel expressed his sincere gratitude to the CISF Commandant and Deputy Commandant for their initiative and congratulated the entire organising team for arranging such a meaningful awareness programme at short notice.
Commendable Initiative by NGCYC on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking
As part of the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26), the awareness activities organized by the Neighbour Geriatric Counseling and Yoga Centre (NGCYC) deserve high appreciation and recognition.
On 25 June 2026, students of MSc Yoga and Geriatric Counseling, Mahatma Gandhi University, under the leadership of NGCYC, conducted an extensive awareness campaign at Kristu Jyothi School of Management and Technology, Chethipuzha; St. Berchman’s Senior Higher Secondary School, Changanacherry; and Changanacherry Railway Station. Notices and brochures were distributed among students, staff, and the public, highlighting the importance of observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and encouraging everyone to actively participate in building a drug-free society.
Drug abuse is one of the most serious social and public health challenges of our time, affecting individuals, families, and communities alike. In this context, the initiative of NGCYC to promote the message, “Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Yoga for Health and Wellness,” is both timely and meaningful.
The campaign emphasized the role of yoga and healthy living in preventing addiction and fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially among children and young people. By taking this message directly to educational institutions and public spaces, NGCYC has demonstrated a strong commitment to social responsibility and community welfare.
The dedicated efforts of the NGCYC team—Saji Thomas, Anita V.S., Vijayakumar, Sandhyadevi, Jisha James, Madhusoodanan, Ambujakshan, Diljith Dileep, Anurag Nair, and Sandeep Sabu—are truly commendable and deserve heartfelt congratulations.
Such initiatives inspire communities to unite against the menace of drugs and encourage positive, healthy, and value-based lifestyles. NGCYC’s awareness campaign stands as a shining example of how education, counseling, and yoga can work together to create a healthier, safer, and drug-free society.
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the Neighbour Geriatric Counseling and Yoga Centre (NGCYC) for this noble and impactful initiative.
ആരോഗ്യവും (Health) ക്ഷേമവും (Wellness) ആദ്യനോട്ടത്തിൽ ഒരുപോലെ തോന്നാമെങ്കിലും, ഇവ രണ്ടും വ്യത്യസ്തമായ ആശയങ്ങളാണ്.
സജി തോമസ് (9137807691), Neighbour Geriatric Counseling and Yoga Centre, Thottakadu.
ആരോഗ്യം ഒരു ലക്ഷ്യമാണ്; ആ ലക്ഷ്യത്തിലെത്താനും അത് നിലനിർത്താനുമുള്ള തുടർച്ചയായ പ്രക്രിയയാണ് ക്ഷേമം. ആരോഗ്യം എന്നത് ശാരീരികവും മാനസികവും സാമൂഹികവുമായ സുഖാവസ്ഥയെ സൂചിപ്പിക്കുമ്പോൾ, ക്ഷേമം എന്നത് നല്ല ശീലങ്ങളിലൂടെയും തുടർച്ചയായ സ്വയംപരിചരണത്തിലൂടെയും സന്തുലിതവും അർത്ഥപൂർണ്ണവുമായ ജീവിതം സജീവമായി പിന്തുടരുന്നതിനെയാണ് സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്.
ശാരീരിക, മാനസിക, വൈകാരിക, സാമൂഹിക, ആത്മീയ ആരോഗ്യം എന്നിവയെ പരിപാലിക്കുന്നതിലൂടെ ഏതൊരാൾക്കും സമഗ്രമായ ക്ഷേമം കൈവരിക്കാൻ കഴിയും. പോഷകസമൃദ്ധമായ ഭക്ഷണം കഴിക്കുക, പതിവായി വ്യായാമം ചെയ്യുക, ആവശ്യമായ ഉറക്കം ഉറപ്പാക്കുക, നല്ല പുസ്തകങ്ങൾ വായിക്കുക, പ്രചോദനാത്മകവും സ്വയംവികസനത്തിന് സഹായകവുമായ പോഡ്കാസ്റ്റുകൾ കേൾക്കുക, സ്വന്തം വികാരങ്ങളെ മനസ്സിലാക്കി നിയന്ത്രിക്കുക, കുടുംബത്തിലും സമൂഹത്തിലും അർത്ഥപൂർണ്ണവും ആരോഗ്യകരവുമായ ബന്ധങ്ങൾ വളർത്തിയെടുക്കുക, ശരിയും തെറ്റും തിരിച്ചറിയാനുള്ള ശക്തമായ ധാർമ്മികബോധം വളർത്തുക എന്നിവയിലൂടെ ഇത് സാധ്യമാകും.
ആരോഗ്യമുള്ള ഒരാൾക്ക് കുടുംബത്തിലും സമൂഹത്തിലും ആരോഗ്യകരവും അർത്ഥപൂർണ്ണവുമായ ബന്ധങ്ങൾ രൂപപ്പെടുത്താനും സന്തോഷവും മനഃശാന്തിയും ആന്തരിക സമാധാനവും നിറഞ്ഞ ജീവിതം നയിക്കാനും കഴിയും. [26/06, 1:18 pm] Saji Thomas Changanassery: June 26, അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര മയക്കുമരുന്ന് വിരുദ്ധ ദിന ആശംസകൾ.
നമുക്ക് ഒന്നിച്ചു പ്രവർത്തിക്കാം മയക്കുമരുന്ന് രഹിത സമൂഹത്തിനായി.
Are you searching for genuine connections and meaningful conversations? A day out for storytelling is an opportunity to step away from routine and spend time with people who can inspire, encourage, and enrich your life. Every person has a unique journey filled with experiences, challenges, achievements, and dreams. When these stories are shared, they create bonds that go beyond introductions and transform simple meetings into lasting friendships.
There Are No Strangers, Only Friends Waiting to Meet
The philosophy of storytelling is simple. Miracles happen when people come together. There are no strangers in the world. All are friends waiting to meet. A conversation over breakfast, lunch, or dinner can open new doors, spark fresh ideas, and create unexpected opportunities. Listening to another person’s story often helps us discover common values, shared experiences, and a deeper appreciation of our collective human journey.
Celebrating Success and Creating Opportunities for Gen Z
Storytelling is also a celebration of success and a platform to create opportunities for Gen Z. By bringing together people from different walks of life, we build bridges between experience and aspiration. The wisdom and experiences of one generation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. A day spent sharing stories is a day spent building friendships, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities that can positively change lives.
Are you searching for genuine connections and meaningful conversations? A day out for storytelling is an opportunity to step away from routine and spend time with people who can inspire, encourage, and enrich your life. Every person has a unique journey filled with experiences, challenges, achievements, and dreams. When these stories are shared, they create bonds that go beyond introductions and transform simple meetings into lasting friendships.
There Are No Strangers, Only Friends Waiting to Meet
The philosophy of storytelling is simple. Miracles happen when people come together. There are no strangers in the world. All are friends waiting to meet. A conversation over breakfast, lunch, or dinner can open new doors, spark fresh ideas, and create unexpected opportunities. Listening to another person’s story often helps us discover common values, shared experiences, and a deeper appreciation of our collective human journey.
Celebrating Success and Creating Opportunities for Gen Z
Storytelling is also a celebration of success and a platform to create opportunities for Gen Z. By bringing together people from different walks of life, we build bridges between experience and aspiration. The wisdom and experiences of one generation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. A day spent sharing stories is a day spent building friendships, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities that can positively change lives.
Are you searching for genuine connections and meaningful conversations? A day out for storytelling is an opportunity to step away from routine and spend time with people who can inspire, encourage, and enrich your life. Every person has a unique journey filled with experiences, challenges, achievements, and dreams. When these stories are shared, they create bonds that go beyond introductions and transform simple meetings into lasting friendships.
There Are No Strangers, Only Friends Waiting to Meet
The philosophy of storytelling is simple. Miracles happen when people come together. There are no strangers in the world. All are friends waiting to meet. A conversation over breakfast, lunch, or dinner can open new doors, spark fresh ideas, and create unexpected opportunities. Listening to another person’s story often helps us discover common values, shared experiences, and a deeper appreciation of our collective human journey.
Celebrating Success and Creating Opportunities for Gen Z
Storytelling is also a celebration of success and a platform to create opportunities for Gen Z. By bringing together people from different walks of life, we build bridges between experience and aspiration. The wisdom and experiences of one generation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. A day spent sharing stories is a day spent building friendships, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities that can positively change lives.
Are you searching for genuine connections and meaningful conversations? A day out for storytelling is an opportunity to step away from routine and spend time with people who can inspire, encourage, and enrich your life. Every person has a unique journey filled with experiences, challenges, achievements, and dreams. When these stories are shared, they create bonds that go beyond introductions and transform simple meetings into lasting friendships.
There Are No Strangers, Only Friends Waiting to Meet
The philosophy of storytelling is simple. Miracles happen when people come together. There are no strangers in the world. All are friends waiting to meet. A conversation over breakfast, lunch, or dinner can open new doors, spark fresh ideas, and create unexpected opportunities. Listening to another person’s story often helps us discover common values, shared experiences, and a deeper appreciation of our collective human journey.
Celebrating Success and Creating Opportunities for Gen Z
Storytelling is also a celebration of success and a platform to create opportunities for Gen Z. By bringing together people from different walks of life, we build bridges between experience and aspiration. The wisdom and experiences of one generation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. A day spent sharing stories is a day spent building friendships, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities that can positively change lives.
Are you searching for genuine connections and meaningful conversations? A day out for storytelling is an opportunity to step away from routine and spend time with people who can inspire, encourage, and enrich your life. Every person has a unique journey filled with experiences, challenges, achievements, and dreams. When these stories are shared, they create bonds that go beyond introductions and transform simple meetings into lasting friendships.
There Are No Strangers, Only Friends Waiting to Meet
The philosophy of storytelling is simple. Miracles happen when people come together. There are no strangers in the world. All are friends waiting to meet. A conversation over breakfast, lunch, or dinner can open new doors, spark fresh ideas, and create unexpected opportunities. Listening to another person’s story often helps us discover common values, shared experiences, and a deeper appreciation of our collective human journey.
Celebrating Success and Creating Opportunities for Gen Z
Storytelling is also a celebration of success and a platform to create opportunities for Gen Z. By bringing together people from different walks of life, we build bridges between experience and aspiration. The wisdom and experiences of one generation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. A day spent sharing stories is a day spent building friendships, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities that can positively change lives.
