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5th Annual Konkan Fruit Fest
Promenade, D B Bandodkar Road, Panaji, Goa
16-18, May 2008
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-May/073789.html
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Sachin Phadte posted:
THE GANDHI WITHIN
>From working a stethoscope and educating underprivileged children to
>counselling prostitutes and raking street garbage... he's done it all. Now 64,
>Dr Atmaram Pandarinath Sinai Borkar - Dr Borkar to many - has virtually put a
>full-stop to social service, not because he lacks the drive but purely because
>of his physical condition. In 2006, he battled stomach cancer, for which, he
>underwent surgery, besides nursing a fractured right shoulder following a
>freakish fall.
Comment:
It was a welcome change to read about this astounding man who has been working
among the least privileged unknown and unsung. This is the kind of person we
need as a role model for our youngsters rather than the vile politicians whom
we read about day after day. Dr Baba Amte was another person who served
humanity all his life.
It would be nice if people posted real life stories of such unselfish, caring
persons. Besides making them and their work known, it helps in reinforcing our
hope in the goodness of humanity.
Cheers
Marshall Mendonza
