Wonders of Europe-Part 7: Travel through Austria-Exploring the City of Sound of Music and Mozart’s Birth Place
Having thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of Switzerland, its snowcapped mountains, lush green terrain and expansive lakes, we headed towards Austria on the morning of 19 July 2013. Our first destination for the day was Vaduz, the capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein, sandwiched between Switzerland and Southern Austria. We covered the distance of 131 kilometers between Lucerne and Vaduz in about three hours.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
A wonderful history of Tulunadu ruled by Major Tulu Rulers and her rich heritage....
Tulu Nadu is the Tulu speaking region of Karnataka and Kerala, India. It consists of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts and the northern parts of the Kasaragod district of Kerala up to the river Chandragiri. Tulu Nadu is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Uttara Kannada to the north, Shivamogga to the north-east, Chikkamagaluru to the east, Kodagu and Hassan to the south-east and Kerala to the south. Tulu is the primary spoken language in the region.. [By Edward DSouza]
Sr. Hilda Mary Lobo: Spreading the light of education in Ethiopia, one of the poorest countries in Africa
Serving as a missionary in a remote area of one of the poorest countries of Africa, Ethiopia, for the last 17 years since 1995, Sr. Hilda Mary Lobo of Moodubelle has manifested her love for the people and children of that country. In spite of difficult conditions, the sisters belonging to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) congregation have been carrying on their mission of providing education to the impoverished children of the remote areas and villages in Ethiopia.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
Wonders of Europe-6: Exciting trip to snow-filled Mt. Titlis and Jungfrau and Cruise in Lucerne Lake
To be in Switzerland, the ‘heaven on earth’ at least once in lifetime is the dream of everyone who is aware of the country’s beauty of nature, its lakes and snow capped mountain peaks. Any tour company that arranges trips to Europe includes Switzerland as one of the star attractions of the tour. On entering the Swiss territory on the previous evening, I could visualize as to why Switzerland attracts such a large number of foreign tourists.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Hiking to Visapur Fort: Harmonious blend of nature’s beauty and historical ruins
After completing my college studies, some of the like-minded youths form the Infant Jesus Parish, Dombivli in Thane District used to organize hikes for the youth group. Over the years we have had hikes organized during the monsoon season to some of the exciting fort destinations in the Shahyadris including Peth, Peb, Raigad and Lohagad.
The inevitable transformation of land and people: Niddodi
Once upon a time, there were seven islands, inhabited by three or four tribes engaged in fishing activities: Kolis. They caught enough fish, ate and drank their home made liquor, and lived happily worshipping their animist gods. Until, they came: the marauders from the mainland to the east, north and south. They were superior warriors. They conquered and established their hegemony as rulers. They brought in skilled people from their kingdoms. Others came by the sea, vanquished the rulers with their superior armory and built powerful empires..[By Philip Mudartha]
Ganesh Chaturthi: Festival of the deity who promotes wisdom and prosperity
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the important festivals in India that is being eagerly awaited and celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. This festival promotes family bond and public enthusiasm. This year Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on September 11, which is Shukla Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Bhadra which generally falls between August and September. The duration of this festival varies from 1 day to 11 days,[By Eugene DSouza, Moodubelle]
A brief History of the Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary - Monti Fest
Today all Konkani Catholic community all over the globe celebrates the Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary also known as ’Monti Festh’ in grandeur. While Mangalore, Karwar and Sindhudurg dioceses celebrate Monthi Festh on September 8, the Konkani Catholic community spread all over the globe select one of the days according to their convenience and celebrate Monti Festh with lots of cultural activities.
Udupi: Mrs. Eliza Fernandes of Shankerpura honoured as Best Teacher in Udupi Zone
On the occasion of the Teachers Day Celebration, Mrs. Eliza Fernandes of Shankerpura teaching at the Government Higher Primary School, Kalatthuru, along with 5 other s were honoured as Best Teachers of the Udupi Zone for the year 2013-14. The other 5 teachers are: Satish Salian of Manipura Government Primary School, Subraya Hebbar of Alevooru Subhodhini Higher Primary School, Gopala Krishna of Kalatthuru P.K.S. High School, Synthia Shalini of Shirva Don Bosco English Medium Primary School and Sashi Kumar of Malpe Shri Narayanaguru English Medium High School.
Moodubelle: Remembering Teachers on the occasion of the Centenary of Belle Higher Primary School
There is an interesting anecdote about choosing September 5 as ‘Teachers’ Day’. When Dr Radhakrishnan became the President of India in 1962, some of his students and well-wishers requested him to permit them to celebrate his birthday on September 5. In reply, Dr Radhakrishnan said, "Instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my proud privilege if September 5 is observed as Teachers’ day". This suggestion manifested Dr Radhakrishnan’s love.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Wonders of Europe - Part 5: Through Black Forest to Cuckoo Clock Factory and Rhine Falls
Having spent the night at Mannheim, our tour programme for the 16 July was to proceed to the Cuckoo Clock Factory after travelling through the picturesque Black Forest and later to visit the wonderful Rhine Falls. As we hit the road, and moved out of the Mannheim town, once again the beautiful landscape on both sides of the road was a treat to the eye. Unlike in earlier countries that we had visited, the topography of rural Germany presented a sight of uneven.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
All you wanted to know about Niddodi Power Project
A few hundred hectares of land within the cluster of villages lying east of SH67, north of SH101, west of SH13 and south of SH70 will be referred as Niddodi Power Project Area (PPA) in this article. A wider area consisting of localities within Aikala, Kondemula, Badagayekkaru, Tenkayekkaru, Paduferar, Mooduferar, Kompadav, Muchur, Tenkamijaru, Badagumijaru, Puttigeand Niddodi fall will be defined as Project Affected Area (PAA). Pavanje Estuary originating in Kambettu.. [By Philip Mudartha]
Wonders of Europe Part 4: Magnificent Cologne Cathedral-Architectural Wonder of Europe
On 15 July, the seventh day of the ‘Wonders of Europe’ tour we proceeded to another important country-Germany and our destination was Cologne, the home of the magnificent Cologne Cathedral which could be considered as an architectural wonder of Europe that had its origin in the medieval period.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
Haridas Bhat: A Rebel with a cause who made agriculture his profession
There have been persons in different countries and societies who either defied the existing cultural stereotypes or social taboos to chart their own course of action which they found to be right in their own perspective and have had achieved success. In many cases, it was not easy to defy the entrenched social system and many had to pay with their lives or just give up the cause for which they had been fighting. Those who have had the determination and grit to carry on with their chosen path could achieve success. Haridas Bhat, famous as ‘Hari Bhat’, a resident of Poydapadi in Moodubelle.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
‘Wonders of Europe’-Part 3: Onward to beautiful Brussels and classical Amsterdam
On the fifth day of the ‘Wonders of Europe’ Tour, we started early in the morning to proceed to the next country on our itinerary-Belgium whose capital, Brussels was our destination. After invoking “Ganapati Bappa Morya….’ the usual invocation before the bus would move, we were on the road towards Brussels, and the distance to be covered was 304 kilometers. Every morning, after the invocation, as the bus would start.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
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