Aiming to bridge the digital divide in the country, India Wednesday launched the world’s cheapest tablet computing device Akash costing Rs.2,250. "It is a milestone in history. It will bring a paradigm shift in education delivery," Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister..
Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Dasara festival (festival of triumph). It is also called "Astra Puja", the synonym for Ayudha Puja. In simple terms, it means “Worship of Implements”. It is celebrated in Karnataka as “Ayudha Puje”. The festival falls on the ninth day or Navami
Engineering Students of Manipal Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) have designed and constructed an model of un-manned aircraft. In the world competitions held in the United States of America recently, this aircraft model has received certificate from NASA. This is the only Indian model and one
The progress made in the Central government schemes is far too short of the target in Dakshina Kannada. This emerged at the District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting, chaired by Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel here on Tuesday.
In the picturesque ecological environment surrounding the Assisi Nilaya, the Formation House (Minor Seminary) near Naalku-beedi in Kattingeri, the Annual Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Capuchin Friars and the
’Karaval Milan’, the unified voice from the last decade for 19 coastal parishes of Mangalore diocese stretching from Kundapur to Kallianpur under the astute leadership of Eric D’Souza will hold a Twin Sports Gala for all Kannada, Tulu and Konkani speaking people. The sports event comprising
The Eighth World Kannada Cultural Convention organized by Kannada Sangha, Bahrain and Hradayavahini Kannada monthly bulletin was inaugurated at Al Raza School auditorium, Manama, here on Thursday September 29
There is a good news for Mumbaikars during this diwali holidays. Wilfy’s group is all set to give a memorable entertainment as a tribute to Late Wilfy Rebimbus. Wilfy’s ever popular numbers and new songs composed by Vishwas and Veena performed by 25 members troupe
While voluntarily conducting the service activities in the rural areas, Rotary should also become a platform for the interaction to the people’s representatives so that the common man can avail the various government programs for the people, said Rotary International District
The K. J. Shetty Kadandali Award was conferred on young journalist Steven Rego at a special awards ceremony organized by Yugapurusha and Vijaya Kalavidaru on the premises of Yugapurusha in Kinnigoli on Sunday, October 2, 2011.Presiding over the event, Harikrishna
Mangalore Cricket Club, Qatar, added yet another feather to its cap by staging for the very first time, a Konkani comedy drama, “Sangon Mugdana”, written & directed by young and talented Pradeep Barboza of Paladka. ‘Sangon Mugdana Kalakar’, a troupe of young and talented..
The negligence of the media on the wildlife photography, the restricted law of forest department and the photographer’s lack of interest has caused lagging behind of the wildlife photography field, said senior Environmental Scientist Dr. N.A. Madhyasta. He was speaking upon inaugurating the
As the nation observes the 142nd birth anniversary of the ‘Father of the Nation’, Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2011, one can ponder over the relevance of Gandhian philosophy of non-violent satyagraha in modern times. The popular agitation that was launched by Anna Hazare against
In the Rotary International District 3180 Zone-3 Cultural competitions held at Padubidri Billava Sabhabhavan on Sunday, Kaup Rotary won the first place and qualified for the district level competitions. Karkala Rotary won the second place and Shirva Rotary won the third place.
The government has launched a Web-based procedure of attesting employment contracts of Indian workers in the United Arab Emirates to prevent exploitation by foreign employers. The procedure is in place now, Overseas Indian