The Paulites of Belgaum Worldwide (PBW), inspired by St. Paul’s values of "Men for Others," recently demonstrated their commitment to service by supporting aspirants of the Territorial Army recruitment drive in Belagavi. 

These aspirants, who traveled from all over India, came from economically weaker backgrounds, yet they arrived in Belgaum with hopes of serving our nation as soldiers. In response, the Paulites extended extraordinary compassion. PBW volunteers began distributing free meals the night before the recruitment began, initially serving over 800 meals.

By the next day, more than 2,500 aspirants were provided with nourishing pulao. Seeing a few left without food inspired the alumni to take further action, ensuring no one went hungry. A call for donations received overwhelming support, resulting in over 10,000 plates of food being served in the following days.

The Old Xavierites' Association (TOXA) of St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad hosted one of the biggest and grandest Garba events in Ahmedabad. The Garba event was organized on October 5 & 6, 2024. The event attracted a remarkable footfall of 6,000 attendees each day. Several prominent personalities graced the event, including:

Mr. Safin Hasan, IPS – DCP Traffic, East Zone, and India's youngest IPS officer
Mr. Yuvrajsinh Gohil – ACP and an alumnus of the college
Ms. Devanshi Joshi – Founder of Jamavat Media
Ms. Falguni Vasavda – Professor at MICA and a well-known influencer

The event saw participation from renowned industrialists, journalists, police officials, and executives from companies like WalkbuckRidy, Shelby Hospitals, and Poojara Telecom.
The Garba was a huge success, with active participation from students, staff, alumni, and the larger Xavier Parivaar.

St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Garba propelled by APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) & supported by the management, staff, students, parents & benefactors. 

Celebrating the world’s biggest and longest dance festival worshipping Goddess Durga and also Gandhi Jayanti this year the Garba was organised on the school ground on 2nd October.

Navratri is all about victory of good over evil and also women empowerment in the true sense. 

Let’s celebrate this festival in the true spirit inclusively and cohesively.

Team APX 

56 th Eddie Memorial Football Tournament was organised this week by the Paulites of Belgaum worldwide the tournament was inagurated by Mrs Laxmi Hebbalkar minister for child and women development government of Karnataka.

St Paul's won the tournament, for the prize distribution we had the commissioner of police Belgaum and MLA Mr Asif Saith who is our alumni. 26 to teams from under city took part in the tournament.

This is the oldest football tournament running in the city

Contributed by Dr Madhav Prabhu
JAAI West Zone Council Member 

We are delighted that today's Texas Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at St.Ignatius AC Hall, was a remarkable success. The event brought together a dedicated group of alumni who came to celebrate our shared Longhorn spirit and contribute to the future direction of our association.

Key Highlights

Teacher's Day is always a special day for TEXAS (The Ex-Xaverites Alumni Association of Surat)

It was a day to appreciate our Guru's who shaped each of Us. Texas appreciated  Teachers with small gift of love.

The primary and higher secondary sections celebrated this special day showing their gratitude and love for their teachers. The management and alumni/ae were present too making it so much large and fulfilling.

APX (Association of Past Xavierites) always partake in all activities and programs of the school and hosted the lunch as a mark of respect and to express gratitude towards the teachers & staff. This is an annual program and just strengthens the bond between all the pillars of the institute that is staff, students, parents, benefactors and alumni/ae. Team APX 

Dr. Kartikeya Sarabhai (Founder and Director of Centre for Environment Education & Chairman of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises) our own Alumni from Physics Department (1965 Batch), was the Chief Guest for the *Research Day 2024* today on 31st August, 2024 at St. Xavier's College,  Ahmedabad

4th JAAI GC meeting was held on 24th & 25th Aug @ St Joseph North Point Darjeeling.Fr Sudhir Bhatia PCA Gujarat, Jitesh Jariwala JAAG President, Pankaj Chorawala JAAI WZ GC member, Kinjal Sheth Texas Office Bearer along with Mr Bhavin Vashi JAAI GC Gujarat Province attended it.

Very fruitful meeting with Excellent Hospitality by Host Association of Central Zone. Next Six month Pan India Activity has been schedule & shall be circulated soon. Updates on WUJA & JAAI new developments were presented. JAAI Council members also appreciated JAAG as one of highest member delegates who attended the GC meet.

As for success & appreciation JAAI GC Awarded, One member association of Each Zone,for their contribution in Blood donation camps that were organised during last 6 mths as a part of JAAI activity calender.

Am Happy to Announce that TEXAS was awarded from WEST Zone. Schedule & Date for 5th GC meeting will be announced soon.