There are 42 different Konkani communities and their traditions, culture and folklore are different and unique. The four states on the West Coast have considerable number of Konkani speaking people-Hindu, Muslim and Christian
The parishioners of the Holy Cross Church Pamboor especially children observed the third day of the Novena in preparation of the Feast of the birth of Mother Mary on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Fr. Charles Lewis, Parish Priest of Pamboor along with Fr. Harold [Video]
September 1, 2011, the day of the beginning of Ganeshotsava will be remembered for a long time for the heaviest rains in recent memory. In spite of the heavy rain the spirit and devotion of the devotees of Ganesha could be seen when they assembled at various..
The sixty fourth birthday of Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish Priest of Moodubelle was celebrated on Thursday, September 1, 2011 following the 8.30 am Novena Mass in the church in the presence of a large number of parishioners. The Novena Mass was..
22nd state level inter-dojo karate championship-2011 was held on 27 and 28th of August at Vidya Kalyana Mantapa, Vidyadayini High Scholl, Surathkal. The Institute of Karate and Allied Arts, Mangalore has been one of the esteemed..
In a sudden and closely guarded move, social activist Anna Hazare, who had been recouping at a private hospital in Gurgaon for four days after ending his 12-day fast, left for Pune on Wednesday night. According to Hazare’s associates, the Gandhian expressed the desire
Konkani language has thousands of years of history and is the mother tongue of vast population in the coastal areas of three states. The Central and State governments have recognized Konkani language as one of the national languages and are also providing financial help
After a long time, on Tuesday a meaningful monthly meeting was held by the Udupi City Municipal Corporation Council. Normally, the meetings were marred by rude exchanges, personal attacks, insinuations etc. For a change this time the proceedings were healthy; may be because..
On the occasion of conclusion of International Youth Year and the 20th Anniversary of Indian Catholic Youth Movement, Bantwal Varado Committee had organized a program, “YUVA MILAN” on 28th August at Modankap Church Hall for the Youth of 13 parishes..
A day after the proposed National Sports Bill was sent back for redrafting by the Union Cabinet, Sports Minister Ajay Maken today hit out at the BCCI saying that the Indian Cricket Board needs to be more accountable in its functioning. Maken said the proposed Bill was intended to make sports
Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwari on Wednesday recused himself from the Parliamentary Standing Committee that is examining the Lokpal Bill, hours before the panel’s term is set to expire. Tiwari’s action came amid reports that he, along with RJD
The train services on Konkan Railway route were resumed after torrential rains in the region triggered a major landslide in Ratnagiri sector of Maharashtra that had thrown the traffic out of gear for nearly twelve hours, affecting scores of commuters heading for upcoming Ganesh festival.
CRYSTAL Konkani Hits an Audio CD of Comedy King Harryboy was released by Fr. Rocky Banz on August 28 at Our Lady of Egypt Church, community hall, Kalina. "Harryboy at the age of 82 is an inspiration to the youngsters to serve our mother tongue" said Fr.Banz.
Braving the nightlong rains, children with colourful flowers ushered in the Novena in preparation for the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Festh) on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. In order to [Video]..
Greetings to you on behalf of the Konkani Speaking Committee (KSC) of Our Lady Of Rosary Church, Doha Qatar. We will be starting our Monti Fest Novenas from Tuesday 30th August 2011 at 5.00 pm at the Main church. Below is the novena schedule with novena..