Pehle AAP: The birth and rise of Common Man Party

Pehle AAP: The birth and rise of Common Man Party

In the beginning, there was chai paani. It matriculated into karcha paani, and later graduated into tel aur makkan. Before we could wink, small time greasing of palms of officials and politicians turned a demon known as large scale corruption in every sphere of our life; both in private and public affairs.Then a little more than three years ago, private murmurs and public grievances gave birth to India Against Corruption (IAC) led by Anna Hazare. [By Philip Mudartha]

Attur-Karkala: Expansion work in full-swing at St. Lawrence Shrine in anticipation of large number of Pilgrims

Attur-Karkala: Expansion work in full-swing at St. Lawrence Shrine in anticipation of large number of Pilgrims

With the beginning of the nine days long novena to prepare spiritually, the countdown for the grand annual feast of the Shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala has begun since Sunday, 19 January 2014. However, since November 2013, expansion work at the shrine to accommodate the ever increasing devotees of St. Lawrence and pilgrims has been going on under the instructions of the Bishop of Udupi, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo and the direction of the dynamic parish priest of Attur Rev. Fr. George D’Souza, who had taken charge as the Rector of the Shrine since 1 June 2013. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]

Canutes spectacular Mega Musical Nite

Canutes spectacular Mega Musical Nite

Udupi: Belleans celebrate Annual Feast with great fervor and devotion

Udupi: Belleans celebrate Annual Feast with great fervor and devotion

After many days of preparation through novena, Confraternity Sunday and Vespers, Belleans celebrated the Annual Parish Feast in honour of their patron, St. Lawrence with great fervor, gaiety and devotion on Wednesday, 8 January 2014. Parishioners in their festive best began to arrive quite in time so as to get the vantage seats within the church. As they entered the premises, many were found to make their way to the Shrine of St. Lawrence and pray for the favours that they seek and also thank the saint for the favours that they had received so far by lighting candles

Udupi: Grand Finale to Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Higher Primary  School

Udupi: Grand Finale to Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School

The grand valedictory function of the Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Higher Elementary School, Moodubelle was held on Monday, 30 December 2013 from 5 pm with stage function and cultural programme by the students of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions and Rasamanjari Programme titled ‘Woh Yadein..’ presented by the NRI Old Students of Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle.

Udupi: Guruvandana and cultural programme usher in the Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Hr. Pr. School

Udupi: Guruvandana and cultural programme usher in the Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Hr. Pr. School

It was a day to remember as the Guruvandana and grand cultural programme jointly organized by the Old Students Association under the presidentship of Rajendra Shetty and Teachers-Parents Association led by Gerald Fernandes marked the evening programme of two days long Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle on Sunday, 29 December 2013 from 5 pm onward in the school premises.

Thanksgiving Mass and Procession mark the beginning of the Centenary Celebration of Belle Higher Primary School

Thanksgiving Mass and Procession mark the beginning of the Centenary Celebration of Belle Higher Primary School

The long awaited Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School began with solemn Thanksgiving Mass and a grand procession of students, old students and parishioners from the church to the school on Sunday, 29 December 2013. Rev. Fr. Joswwey Fernandes, Correspondent of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions concelebrated the Thanksgiving Mass at 7.30 am. The liturgy of the mass was animated by the Headmaster, staff and old students of the school.

The ‘Temple of Education’ that moulded the lives of thousands

The ‘Temple of Education’ that moulded the lives of thousands

Even in mother’s womb, parents start planning as to which school their child should go to and what they should achieve in life. It is the school which has become so important for the children’s growth as all parents know that what a good school can do to a child’s future.Today we have several options as whether to send to English Medium School or Kannada medium. Also in each medium of teaching, there are several choices [By Valerian Alva]

Meet Meera Lewis, Women Entrepreneur with difference

Meet Meera Lewis, Women Entrepreneur with difference

A gentle search on the internet for the meaning of word ‘Garcia’ leads to Spanish origin which means brave in battle. After meeting the force behind the successful business venture Garcia Designs affirms the faith in the meaning of the word. The way Ms. Meera Lewis, ordinary housewife who started with a 9 – 5 job in an office, conceptualized the idea of starting a business on her own with limited resources and working capital with mere four carpenters and two helpers now fully bloomed business venture comprising a spacious showroom spread across two floors just near Bejai Church...

Christmas: Tradition and Celebration

Christmas: Tradition and Celebration

Christmas is a universal feast celebrated across the globe. The guests are welcomed, goodies are shared all that goes with Christmas celebration. It varies from regions depending on diverse culture and ethnicity. The Santa Claus is legendary in Christmas celebration, who brings goodies to distribute among the kids in the neighbourhood. Santa Claus is known in different names in France and Italy.[By Rons Bantwal]

Dubai : Hipesh, Shewta crowned Baila King and Queen

Dubai : Hipesh, Shewta crowned Baila King and Queen

Mogachi Lahran, a troupe promoting Konkani language, music and culture in Dubai on Friday December 13 presented Naach Baila Naach contest along with Konkani Laughter Challenge at Al Safa hall, next to JSS School, Dubai. Though six teams had qualified for the finals, only four teams turned up, disappointing the organisers and the audience at the last moment. Laughter Challenge, which failed to keep up to the audience expectation was nevertheless appreciated for the spirit shown by the participants.

Decline of Kannada Medium Schools: Is It because of English Craze..?

Decline of Kannada Medium Schools: Is It because of English Craze..?

School is the basic unit organization of formal education system. To build creative, disciplined and dynamic leaders of tomorrow who will lead others by example and be active global citizens contributing richly to our society, nation and the world. The school believes in bringing an overall personality change in students thus providing our great nation a perfect citizen to safeguard human values and lead the world to strive for excellence in forms of knowledge, humanity and make our country a better place to live with the blessings of nature. [By Francis Saldanha]

Dubai: Bunts Dubai wins Throwball Championship While Youngsters Nakre lift Volleyball Trophy at BV Tourney

Dubai: Bunts Dubai wins Throwball Championship While Youngsters Nakre lift Volleyball Trophy at BV Tourney

As expected Bunts Dubai won both gents & ladies BV Throwball Championship beating Konkans Dubai in a closely contested Matches while Youngsters Nakre showed their supremacy on Ace Spikers and lift the prestigious Volley Ball Trophy held at Wanderers Club Sharjah on 29th November 2013. The much awaited tournament began with introduction of special guests Mr. Harsha RJ and he welcomed all the guests, sponsors and teams.. [Video]

Udupi: Upadhyaya Moodubelle - An accomplished Artist and Winner of Best Teacher National Award

Udupi: Upadhyaya Moodubelle - An accomplished Artist and Winner of Best Teacher National Award

In the year that the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle celebrates its centenary, one of its alumni, Radhakrishna Upadhyaya Moodubelle, the renowned Drawing Teacher of Government Composite High School Volakadu, Udupi was conferred with the “Best Teacher National Award-2012” by the President of India on the occasion of the Teachers Day on 5 September 2013‘. This award has come as the gift to the school which had its humble beginning in 1913

Udupi: Year of Faith Concludes with Solemn Mass and Devout Eucharistic Procession

Udupi: Year of Faith Concludes with Solemn Mass and Devout Eucharistic Procession

In a befitting finale, the “Year of Faith” that was inaugurated on 11 October 2012 by the former Pope Benedict XVI with his Apostolic Letter “Porta Fidei”, concluded on Sunday, 24 November 2013, the Feast of Christ the King. 11 October 2012, the first day of the Year of Faith, was the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council(Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. During the Year of Faith, Catholics were asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith.

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