India is caught in middle-income trap
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“Socialism is more than an ideology in our dear Bharat Mata. It is a means of extorting vast sums of money from those who spend years of blood, sweat and tears building world-class institutions. So shameless are our officials (elected and unelected) that they do not allow fine private hospitals and colleges to be built without taking their cut. It is not Indian industrialists who have failed India. It is those who are responsible for governing this country who have not done their jobs”...[By Philip Mudartha] [5 Comments]
Konkani Film Festival ‘Film Sobhann’ from August 23rd
![Konkani Film Festival ‘Film Sobhann’ from August 23rd Konkani Film Festival ‘Film Sobhann’ from August 23rd](upimages/mandsobannbvhp.jpg)
On the occasion of Konkani Manyata Divas, Mandd Sobhann – Konkani’s Premiere Cultural Organization is organizing a Konkani Film Festival ‘Film Sobhann’ from August 23rd to September 14th. Over the period of 23 Days, 30 Konkani Films
Orientation Programme on Pastoral Plan-2030 organized by Udupi Diocese at Anugraha
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A day’s Orientation Program on “PASTORAL PLAN-2030” was organized by the Diocese of Udupi for the Clergy and Lay leaders of the Diocese on 07 August 2024 at “Anugraha” Pastoral Center, Udupi. This orientation was to help the
A heartfelt invitation to the devotees of St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel.
![A heartfelt invitation to the devotees of St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel. A heartfelt invitation to the devotees of St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel.](upimages/wilfredgregorybvhp.jpg)
We are delighted to invite you to the grand celebration of the St. Lawrence Feast on Saturday, 10th August 2024, at St Lawrence Church and Shrine, Bondel. This special day will honor the courage, faith, and commitment of St Lawrence
Eighth Day Novena at St. Lawrence Church, Bondel
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On the eighth day of the Novena at St. Lawrence Church in Bondel, the faithful gathered in great numbers to partake in the ongoing spiritual preparations for the feast of St. Lawrence. The theme for the day, "God’s Word is the
Free Note Books, Uniforms, and Sports apparels handed over to all the students in SRSM National Scho
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Smt Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National Primary School Heradi - Barkur – organised free distribution of Uniforms, Sports attire, athletics clothes and Note Books to all students. It is a great day on 8th August, 2024, at 11.00 am,
Dr Paul Gerard Aquinas awarded Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) Degree in Social Work
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Dr Paul Aquinas Professor in the Department of Social Work, Mangalore University has been awarded the Degree received of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) Tumkur University in the 17th Convocation held on 7th August 2024. He received the degree
Mangalore Diocese Felicitates Catholic Leaders and Achievers
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In a grand ceremony at the Bishop’s House on July 31, 2024, the Diocese of Mangalore honored prominent Catholic leaders and achievers. The event saw the felicitation of Mr. Stany Alvares, Advocate Anil Sequeira, and Mr. Roshan Lobo by the
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Celebrated in St Anthony Ashram Mangalore
![World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Celebrated in St Anthony Ashram Mangalore World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Celebrated in St Anthony Ashram Mangalore](upimages/stantonyashrambvhp.jpg)
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was celebrated with great reverence and enthusiasm at St. Anthony’s Charity Institute, Jeppu, Mangalore, on Sunday, July 28. Established by Pope Francis, this day is dedicated
Seventh Day Novena at St. Lawrence Church, Bondel
![Seventh Day Novena at St. Lawrence Church, Bondel Seventh Day Novena at St. Lawrence Church, Bondel](upimages/bondelstlawrencebvhp.jpg)
On the 7th day of the Novena leading up to the Feast of St. Lawrence, a solemn gathering was held at Bondel Church in Mangalore. The theme for the day was “The Pure and humble Prayer, God always pleases With.” devotees assembled at 5:30
St Raphael Church, Badyar Inaugurates Parish Pastoral Plan 2024-25 and conducts Seminar on Liturgy
![St Raphael Church, Badyar Inaugurates Parish Pastoral Plan 2024-25 and conducts Seminar on Liturgy St Raphael Church, Badyar Inaugurates Parish Pastoral Plan 2024-25 and conducts Seminar on Liturgy](upimages/badyarbvhp.jpg)
Parish Pastoral Plan 2024-2025 was inaugurated at St Raphael Church Badyar by Rev. Fr Naveen Pinto Judicial Vicar Diocese of Mangalore on Sunday 4th August 2024 during the Eucharistic celebration. Parish Pastoral plan has been
Sixth Day Novena at St. Lawrence Church, Bondel: Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
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On the sixth day of the novena, celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, the faithful gathered to reflect on the theme: "When we earnestly pray and meditate, our life will be transformed."
YCS/YSM Karnataka Regional Council Meeting was held
![YCS/YSM Karnataka Regional Council Meeting was held YCS/YSM Karnataka Regional Council Meeting was held](upimages/ycsbvhp.jpg)
YCS/YSM Council meeting was scheduled to be held on August 3rd & 4th at Diocese of Chikmagalur. Due to the present weather conditions and natural calamities, virtual meeting was held on August 3rd, 7pm to 9:30pm. From the Ten Latin
Fifth Day Novena held at St Lawrence Church Bondel : A Call to Pray for Others*
![Fifth Day Novena held at St Lawrence Church Bondel : A Call to Pray for Others* Fifth Day Novena held at St Lawrence Church Bondel : A Call to Pray for Others*](upimages/abxyzbvhp.jpg)
The fifth day of the novena leading up to the feast of St Lawrence was observed with great devotion at Bondel Church. The theme for the day, "When we pray for others, God always listens to them,"
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Let us begin from where we ended previous chapter and list the positives. At the macro-level, the FM has shown the Government of India’s (GoI) commitment to the financial consolidation path. In the interim budget unveiled in February 2024, the fiscal budget for FY 2024..
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It has been a common perception that religious, either men or women who find vocation join the orders or congregations of their choice and live an isolated life of prayer, sacrifice and abnadonment of worldly responsibilities. This may be true in some
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