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14 November 2025 | The Day a Mother of Trees Returned to Nature | She Could Not Bear a Child, So She Gave Birth to a Green World

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The summer sun turns the earth dry and dusty at many places in Karnataka. But, there is a long green path now stands as a miracle. It is a four kilometre stretch of banyan trees that rise like pillars and meet above the road in a grand roof of leaves. Their shade comforts travellers. Their roots hold the soil with quiet strength.

This forest did not grow by accident. It was created by the love and courage of one woman. It is the life work of Saalumarada Thimmakka, who took her deep sorrow and transformed it into a gift for the world. She became a mother to hundreds of trees. And in a powerful twist of destiny, she left the world on Children’s Day in 2025, the day we celebrate life, innocence and the future she helped protect.

An Empty Womb and an Empty Road

Thimmakka was born around 1911. She grew up in a simple village and worked as a labourer. She married another labourer, Bikkala Chikkayya. The couple wanted a child, but they could not have one. In a society where a woman was judged by her motherhood, this was a painful burden. Thimmakka faced unkind words and silent pity. Her home felt painfully quiet.

But she and her husband did something extraordinary. They said, “If we cannot bring a child into this world, we will bring life into the world in another way.” They decided to raise trees. They chose love over despair. They chose creation over sorrow.

The Work of Two Hearts

They began this work when they were already in their forties. They collected small banyan plants from the wild. They chose a long and empty stretch of road between Kudur and Hulikal. That lonely road became their nursery.

Picture them walking in the heat. Picture them digging pits in hard earth. Picture them carrying heavy pots of water for long distances every day. They had no support, no money, no equipment. They had only their hands, their strong will and their shared love.

They watched the saplings as parents watch children. They protected them from cattle. They cared for them during storms. They encouraged them during dry seasons. They planted more than three hundred and eighty banyan trees. The people admired their dedication and gave Thimmakka the name “Saalumarada,” which means “the woman of the row of trees.”

Alone but Not Broken

In 1991, her husband passed away. The silence returned, deeper than before. But Thimmakka did not stop. She continued to tend to the trees, because they were the children she had raised with him.

Slowly her story reached the world. She received many awards, including the Padma Shri in 2019. But her greatest award was her forest, which stands today as a living tribute to her patience and love.

Her adopted son, Sri Umesh, now leads the Saalumarada Thimmakka Foundation, which works for conservation, clean water and sustainable living.

A Life That Returned to Nature on Children’s Day

On 14 November 2025, which is celebrated as Children’s Day in India, Thimmakka passed away at the age of 114. It is deeply symbolic. A woman who could not give birth became a mother to hundreds of trees. A woman who created life with her hands left the world on a day dedicated to the joy and promise of children.

It is as if nature itself chose this date to honour her motherhood in the purest way.

Her Message for the Future

Thimmakka teaches the world that one person can create a change that lasts for generations. She shows that love is not limited by birth. She shows that even a person with no wealth and no education can heal the earth with steady effort.

In a time when people search for quick results and loud achievements, she teaches the strength of simple actions repeated every day. Her work was silent. Her steps were slow. But her forest will breathe for centuries.

When we walk under the trees she planted, we receive the shade of her love. Her story reminds us that real legacies are made not from tall buildings but from seeds, soil and patience. She proves that even from emptiness, life can rise again.

She is forever the Mother of Trees. And her forest stands as a message to all of us. No life is too small to make a difference. No love is wasted. And every seed of kindness we plant can one day become a forest of hope.

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80 കളിൽ കോതമംഗലത്തെ മൈതാനത്തെ തീപിടിപ്പിച്ച കെ ഡി വർക്കി ഓർമ്മയായി. കോതമംഗലം ടൗണിലെ ചുമട്ടുതൊഴിലാളി കൂടിയായിരുന്നു ടി ബി സ്വദേശിയായ കെ ഡി വർക്കി.

തങ്കളം ഒസിബിസക്കും പെരിയാർ വാലിക്കും വേണ്ടി സെന്റർ ബാക്ക് പൊസിഷനിൽ ആയിരുന്നു കെഡി വർക്കി കളിച്ചിരുന്നത്.ത്രോചന്ദ്രൻ, എം.എം.നാസർ കുഞ്ഞ്,
പി.ഐ.ബാബു,ജിമ്മി ജോസഫ്, കുളപ്പുറം ജോയി,ഹാൻസി പോൾ,എൽദോസ് പാലാൻ, വി.കെ.വുഗീസ് കീരമ്പാറ, ഉസ്മാൻ തങ്കളം, റഷീദ് കാരേലാൻ, സുകു നങ്ങേലിപ്പടി തുടങ്ങിയ കോതമംഗലത്തെ പഴയകാല പടക്കുതിരകൾക്ക് ഒപ്പം ഫുട്ബോൾ മൈതാനങ്ങളെ ത്രസിപ്പിച്ച
കട്ടബാക്കായിരുന്നു കെ ഡി വർക്കി. സ്വന്തം ഗോൾ പോസ്റ്റ് വരുന്ന ഏതൊരു മുന്നോറ്റവും മലപോലെ നിന്ന് പ്രതിരോധിച്ച കെ ഡി വർക്കി അക്കാലത്തെ ഫുട്ബോൾ പ്രേമികളുടെ കണ്ണിലുണ്ണിയായിരുന്നു.
സംസ്കാരം കോതമംഗലം സെൻ്റ് ജോർജ്ജ് കത്ത്രീഡൽ പള്ളി സെമിത്തേരിയിൽ നടന്നു.

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Rev. Dr. Melwyn DCunha SJ | The small little grain | Be the One Who Makes a Difference | Global TV

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The King’s Hand and the Handful of grains: The Unseen Power of Small Perceptions and Actions

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In our final reflection on the wisdom shared by Rev. Dr. Melwyn DCunha, we move from the trustworthiness of individuals and the discipline of societies to the most personal realm: the power of our own perception and the profound impact of our smallest offerings.

Throughout our conversation, a powerful theme emerged: our obsession with the “big” often blinds us to the transformative potential of the “small.” This is as true in the pursuit of knowledge as it is in the conduct of our daily lives. Rev. Dr. DCunha introduced a fascinating concept to describe a deeper form of learning from experience.

He explained that while there is an orthodox method of research; meeting a guide, surveying literature, and following a structured path, there is another, more intuitive level. “Practice to learn; for a farmer, he will know many things with his experience in farming.” This is the knowledge born of keen observation and lived experience.

A farmer can predict rain by the intensity of the day’s heat; a seasoned traveller knows a road is safe because the usually aggressive dog is absent. This is a valid and vital form of research, a “personal experience that will help you.” It is the wisdom of paying attention to the small, subtle signs that the world offers us.

The Parable of the Unheeded Instruction

This timeless theme told by Rev. Dr. DCunha recounted a biblical tale where a prophet instructs a man to perform a simple, seemingly insignificant act: to wash in a small, local river seven times to be healed. The man was thinking, he will tell me some big things. In his pride, he almost dismisses the instruction, for he had “big big rivers” in his own country. He failed to understand that greatness often lies not in the scale of the action, but in the faithfulness with which it is performed. The miracle was waiting in the small act of obedience.

Tagore’s Poignant Lesson: The small little grain

This lesson finds its most beautiful and heartbreaking expression in Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali, specifically in the 50th poem, as Rev. Dr. DCunha pointed out (you can find it at globaltv.in/g50).

He narrated the story: A king opens his hand before a subject and asks, “What do you have to give to me?” The subject is overwhelmed. His mind races with grand expectations. “I expected big things from the king,” he thinks, “and he is asking me only for this?” In his moment of indecision and self-doubt, believing his own resources to be too meager for a king, he offers only a small little grain of corn.

To his astonishment, the small little grain of corn turns to gold. The king then reveals the profound truth: “I would have taken whatever you gave and returned it to you a hundredfold.”

The poignancy of this parable is crushing. As Rev. Dr. DCunha reflected, “That is the message.” We look at the king; the universe, God, a great opportunity, and we feel we have nothing of sufficient value to offer. We dream of grander resources, bigger skills, and more perfect conditions. We hold back our “handful of rice”; our small skill, our simple act of kindness, our fledgling idea; deeming it unworthy. And in that hesitation, the moment passes. The golden potential within our small offering remains unrealized.

Be the One Who Makes a Difference

This connects directly to the modern parable Rev. Dr. DCunha shared of the person on the beach, picking up starfish and throwing them back into the sea. To a bystander, the action seems futile against the countless starfish stranded on the shore. But for each starfish returned to the water, it makes all the difference in the world. “One person makes a difference,” he said. “That will become a change reaction.” You may not be able to fix everything, but you can be faithful in the small thing before you. That one word of encouragement you offer, that one small task you perform with perfection, that one piece of garbage you pick up; these are your “handful of rice.” Do not despise them. For one day, “someone will say, ‘Oh, that particular day, you mentioned this particular word.’ That beam inspiration.” The collective wisdom from these conversations is clear: Trust is built in small tasks. Nations are built on small acts of discipline. And a life of meaning is built by faithfully offering our “handful of grains,” trusting that in the right hands, at the right time, it has the power to turn to gold.

Rev. Dr. Melwyn D’Cunha SJ | Pro Vice Chancellor | Aloysius University | Reflecting on a conversation | Global TV
Rev. Dr. Melwyn DCunha SJ | The small little grain | Be the One Who Makes a Difference | Global TV

Rev. Dr. Melwyn DCunha SJ | In conversation with NV Paulose | Microcosm | Global TV

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The Mindset that Builds Nations: Lessons in Discipline from Japan’s Micro-Units

By NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

In our first conversation, Rev. Dr. Melwyn D’Cunha spoke of trust built on small things. This philosophy finds its ultimate expression not just in individuals, but in entire societies. During our discussion, he pointed to a nation that has turned this principle into a cultural engine: Japan.

We in India often find ourselves paralyzed by our surroundings. We walk into our classrooms, our hospitals, our offices, and we see the evidence of a systemic breakdown. As Rev. Dr. DCunha observed with a sigh, “You see our classrooms maybe. Or you see our hospitals maybe. As we are working, they will throw.” Litter accumulates, a fan stops working, a light goes out, and our immediate reaction is a resigned shrug. “The fan is a problem, I can’t work.” We wait for someone else; the “system,” a worker, a superior, to fix it. This is what he termed “systemic tolerance,” a state where we become conditioned to accept dysfunction, rendering us passive and, ultimately, paralyzed.

The Japanese Antidote: Humility and Self-Ownership

Japan, he explained, offers a powerful antidote. “Japan, with microunits, they create a ton of things.” Their advantage isn’t a secret resource or superior intellect. It is a deeply ingrained mindset, born “from the ashes,” cultivated from a young age. “They have that humility,” he said, a quality so profound that “even the plants and the animals, they will bow.” This is not mere poetic flourish; it is an observation of a deep-seated respect for one’s environment and one’s role within it. This humility fuels a powerful sense of self-ownership. There is no task too small or menial. “When the children come to the college, they feel, no cleaning washing is not our children. But it should be exercised.” In Japan, it is. There is no notion that “water has to be brought by somebody else.” Every individual is an active participant in the maintenance and cleanliness of their shared space.

I illustrated this with a powerful example from an office in Belgaum called Polyhydrone. The Managing Director, Mr. Hundre, had instilled a simple yet radical rule: “There is no one named cleanness, sweepers or attenders.” The place was immaculate not because of an army of cleaners, but because of a collective mindset. “They will not throw anything. You take your own garbage.” The system was in place because the people’s mindset made the system work.

Breaking the Cycle of “Systemic Tolerance”

This stands in stark contrast to our own challenges. He noted how even foreigners who visit us soon adapt to our lower standards. “They will say, ‘Hey, guys, whole is a garbage only now.’ I said, you can maybe garbage, sir. But you, I am used to dustbins. Everywhere is a dustbin only.” We become part of the problem, throwing a piece of paper because “that is the part of the system.”

The solution, then, is a conscious, personal rebellion against this paralysis. “As soon as you say, ‘no, you do your work,’ you become self-sufficient.” If the worker is not there, you open the door, you close the door, you fix the small problem. You don’t wait for attention. You take ownership. The lesson from Japan and from Polyhydrone is that national excellence is not built on grand, top-down initiatives alone. It is built in the microunits of individual responsibility. It is built when a million small acts of ownership; picking up a piece of trash, fixing a minor fault, taking your garbage with you, create a chain reaction of order and efficiency. It is the mindset that transforms a nation from the ashes of dependency into a global benchmark of discipline and quality.

Rev. Dr. Melwyn D’Cunha SJ | Pro Vice Chancellor | Aloysius University | Reflecting on a conversation | Global TV

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The Cornerstone of Trust: Why I Chose the ‘Small Fellow’ Over the Grand Reputation | Global TV

By NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

We are constantly faced with choices in the journey of building an institution or a career. Some of the most important choices are about people; who to trust with a critical task, a precious vision, or a significant responsibility. We are often seduced by grand reputations, impressive titles, and the allure of those who promise big things.

But I learned a lesson in true trust from a recent interaction with Rev. Dr. Melwyn D’Cunha SJ, a lesson that has redefined my understanding of reliability. Fr. Melwyn described it effortlessly.

A major project had arrived. It was the kind of “big work” that attracts attention and ambition. Naturally, a person with a prominent reputation, someone who moved in the circles of “big things,” stepped forward to take it on. Many would have handed over the reins without a second thought. But Rev. Dr. DCunha turned to the individual and said, “No, I don’t trust you.” This was not a statement of personal malice, but one of profound discernment. Instead, his trust was placed in a “small fellow.” Who was he? Father presented him with diligence. He was a person who may not have had a towering reputation but had a proven track record of excellence in every minor task he was ever given.

The Logic of Trust Built on Small Things

Why this choice? The reasoning was both simple and deeply insightful. “I have trust in him,” Rev. Dr. DCunha explained. “So, that we know, he will do, whether a small thing or big thing, there is a certain end-up perfection in him.” This “end-up perfection” is not about flawless execution, but about a consistent character. It stems from a genuine interest in the work itself when someone is inherently interested.

We can trust that fellow because his commitment is not conditional on the scale of the project or the size of the pay check. He proves himself faithful when no one is watching, on tasks the world deems insignificant. The quality of their output is naturally high. This stands in stark contrast to the individual who is “looking for only big things.”

Such a person may have the trappings of success; size of the work, high position, or a powerful network. Rev. Dr. DCunha poses a crucial question: “At the end of the day, if there are no people around you who can trust you or believe you, then life becomes same.” What value do position and wealth hold if they are not underpinned by genuine trust?

The Collective Power of Faithful Domains

This philosophy extends beyond individual assignments. It is a blueprint for building great organizations and societies. “Small small things, the small small things add up to a great way,” he noted. Imagine an ecosystem where somebody is doing one work with faithfulness, somebody else is doing another, and a third is perfecting their own domain. The collective result is not just the sum of the parts; it is a beautiful, synergistic whole. We often waste energy blaming others for their failures; “how bad they are doing.” But the real power lies in focusing on our own work, our domain, with unwavering integrity.

The message is clear: Stop chasing the spotlight. Start perfecting the small, unseen tasks in front of you. Be the “small fellow” who can be trusted with anything, because you have proven faithful with everything. For leaders, the lesson is to look past the glitter of grand resumes and seek out those with a history of “end-up perfection.” In the quiet consistency of their work lies the true foundation for greatness.

World Diabetes Day Campaign Concludes at Father Muller | Global TV

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The Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) hosted the valedictory ceremony of the World Diabetes Day Campaign on 15 November 2025.

The week-long observance, organized by the Department of Community Medicine, culminated in a meaningful gathering that highlighted workplace well-being and the importance of preventive health. Dr Sudeep K, Professor of Endocrinology at Father Muller Medical College Hospital, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo presided over the function.


The campaign, a unique initiative by the Community Medicine Department, encouraged FMCI faculty and staff to adopt non-sedentary habits at their workplace and to make conscious choices towards healthier living.
In his welcome address, Dr Sudhir Prabhu, Head of the Department of Community Medicine, stressed the relevance of observing World Diabetes Day, noting that India continues to bear the burden of being known as the “Diabetes Capital of the World,” with numbers rising steadily. “Globally, seven in ten adults living with diabetes belong to the working-age population — that’s over 142 million individuals. For many, diabetes is a daily challenge, and in workplaces it often becomes a source of stress, stigma, and fear,” he remarked.


Delivering the keynote address, Dr Sudeep K shed light on the urgent need to focus on diet and physical activity, especially as modern lifestyles contribute to “skinny-fat” or central obesity — a pattern of fat accumulation more common among Indians than Caucasians. This, he cautioned, increases the likelihood of developing diabetes nearly a decade earlier with each generation, along with related chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. He urged the audience to embrace prudent lifestyle choices and focus on prevention rather than depending solely on tertiary care.


Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, in his presidential address, reflected on how physical activity naturally reduced over the years due to growing administrative responsibilities in his 36-year priestly ministry. He emphasized the value of simple routines such as walking daily, which can significantly improve fitness and overall well-being. Appreciating the Chief Guest as an exemplary role model for health and discipline, he encouraged the gathering to follow his example.
Campaign Highlights
FMCI conducted a series of engaging activities from 5–14 November, aimed at fostering awareness, promoting preventive strategies, and motivating the campus community towards healthier lifestyles.
The Steps for Awareness Challenge received an overwhelming response, with more than 400 participants across 50 departments.
The campus was illuminated in blue on 14 November — and again today — signifying global solidarity for diabetes awareness.
Dr Madhu Malar, Senior Resident, Community Medicine, and the key coordinator of the campaign, announced the prize winners.
Prize Winners
Bookmark Designing Competition

  • Winner: Ms Andria Dsouza, 2022
  • 1st Runner-Up: Mr Vamshith Shetty, Intern
  • 2nd Runner-Up: Ms Jana Mry Chacko, 2024
    Steps for Awareness Challenge
    Individual Category
  1. Steps Champion 2025: Mr Santhosh Veigas, Director’s Office
  2. Heart Points Champion 2025: Ms Veena Mary Dsouza, Microbiology
    Department-wise Awards
  • Top Performing Department – Step Count: Director’s Office (4 participants)
  • Top Performing Department – Heart Points: Accounts Department (11 participants)
  • Unity in Wellness Award 2025: Department of Pharmacology (highest proportion of participants – 10 members)
    Special Recognition Awardees
    For exceptional consistency throughout all 10 days of the challenge:
  1. FMCON College Office (6)
  2. Simulation & Skills Centre (3)
  3. Department of Microbiology (7)
  4. Ms Jyothi Crasta, AHS
  5. Dr Shruthi Ashok Pai, General Medicine
  6. Ms Chaitra P, Research Centre
  7. Dr Ancy George, Homoeopathy
  8. Dr Devina E Rodrigues, Community Health Nursing
  9. Ms Joylan Dsouza, Billing
  10. Mr Prakash Vegas, Physiology
    Programme Dignitaries and Sessions
    The event was graced by Rev. Dr Michael Santhumayor, Administrator, Father Muller Medical College; Dr Antony Sylvan D’Souza, Dean; and Dr Venkatesh B.M., Vice-Dean.
    Dr Sowmya Bhat, Professor of Community Medicine, introduced the Chief Guest, while Dr Moira D’Souza, Associate Professor, delivered the Vote of Thanks.
    Two health motivation talks added valuable insight to the programme:
  • Ms Afsheena Ayesha, Clinical Dietician, Manipal University, spoke on “Practical Tips on How to Prepare a Healthy Plate.”
  • Ms Christy Tomy, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapist, Father Muller College of Physiotherapy, addressed “Ways to Stay Active at the Workplace.”
    Significance of World Diabetes Day
    World Diabetes Day, observed globally on 14 November, marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin. The International Diabetes Federation has declared this year’s theme as “Diabetes and Well-being in the Workplace.” At FMCI, the campaign echoed this global message through its local theme, “Know More and Do More for Diabetes at Work.”
    As part of the observance, the front façade of the Father Muller Medical College Hospital will be lit in blue — a gentle reminder to all: “Be fit and be fine.”

Dr. Vivian Mendonca | globally respected physician and pharmaceutical industry leader from Mangalore, Karnataka | Global TV

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Dr. Vivian Mendonca awarded Rajyotsava Award for distinguished service and contribution to the pharmaceutical industry

Mangaluru: Dr. Vivian Mendonca, a globally respected physician and pharmaceutical industry leader from Mangalore, Karnataka, has been awarded the Rajyotsava Award in recognition of his distinguished service and contribution to the pharmaceutical industry.

Born and raised in Mangalore, Dr. Mendonca (son of Vincent Mendonca and Mabel Mendonca, and husband of Swetha Mendonca) has dedicated his career to advancing equitable access to innovative medicines across the world. A proud alumnus of St Aloysius College, Mangalore, and a medical graduate from Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, and JJMMC, Davangere, Dr. Mendonca represents Karnataka’s enduring legacy of excellence, compassion, and service to humanity.

Currently residing in Switzerland, Dr. Mendonca serves as a senior executive in a leading global pharmaceutical company, where he continues to drive initiatives that expand patient access to breakthrough treatments worldwide.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Mendonca has held senior global leadership roles in leading biopharmaceutical organizations. He has pioneered strategies that ensure cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs reach patients in need — especially in the fields of oncology, rare diseases, and immunology. His visionary leadership has transformed global market access frameworks, enabling sustainable and affordable access to innovative therapies in both developed and emerging economies.

As a subject matter expert and international speaker, Dr. Mendonca has made significant contributions to global health congresses, policy dialogues, and expert forums, offering thought leadership on patient access, value-based healthcare, and health system strengthening. His work has played a key role in shaping global discourse on how innovation and inclusion can coexist within modern healthcare systems.

A cornerstone of Dr. Mendonca’s impact lies in his public health initiatives across the globe, aimed at improving access and outcomes for underserved populations.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Mendonca is also known as a mentor and advocate for ethical, inclusive, and purpose-driven leadership in the life sciences. His journey — from the classrooms of St Aloysius, KMC, and JJMMC to the forefront of global health advocacy — reflects Karnataka’s values of intellect, service, and global citizenship.

In recognition of his sustained and distinguished contributions to global healthcare access, pharmaceutical innovation, and the advancement of India’s leadership in life sciences, Dr. Vivian Mendonca has been honoured with the Rajyotsava Award for Distinguished Service and Contribution to the Pharmaceutical Industry.