Doha: Gulf Voice of Mangalore 3 Grand Finale - Orson (Kuwait) & Reena (Oman) bag coveted trophy
Historical event ’Gulf Voice of Mangalore’ season 3 Finals were held at Giwana Hall of Radisson Blu Hotel on 19th October, 2012 at 4.30 pm. MCA establised in 2008, mainly to grow the unity among all Mangaloreans residing in the Gulf region was able to organize the grand event, beyond the expectations of the gulf region as audience from all around the region were unanimous in their opinion, about the grande show in the evening at Qatar.
Udupi: Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo’s memorable ‘Pura Pravesha’ accompanied by grand procession
The city of Udupi witnessed the sight that was amazing and filled with reverence as the first Bishop of the newly erected Udupi Dioces, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo made a grand entry into the city on his way to his official residence at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Having been formally installed on October 15, 2012 as the fist Bishop of the Udupi Diocese at the Milagres Cathedral Ground, Bishop Gerald Lobo chose Wednesday, October 17
Bellevision Cute Kid Contest: Online voting opens today and Your Vote will decide the Winner
The ‘Cute Kid’ Photo Contest which is organized by Bellevision.com on the occasion of its tenth anniversary has received overwhelming support from all over the world. With the end of the first phase of registering photos of ‘cute kids’ in two categories 0-2 years and 2-5 years on October 15, 2012, the second phase of the contest opens at 5 pm from October 16, 2012 with the on line voting by the viewers of bellevision.com.
Udupi: Grand Ceremony marks the inauguration of Udupi Diocese and Installation of Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo
In one of the most memorable gatherings of thousands of people and in the presence of a number of dignitaries the newly formed Diocese of Udupi was inaugurated and Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo was installed as the first Bishop of the new diocese on Monday, October 15, 2012 in a grand ceremony that started at 2 pm and ended at 7.30 pm in the huge ground of the Milagres Cathedral.
Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo: First Bishop of newly created Udupi Diocese
The date October 15, 2012 will be etched in the history of Udupi Diocese in particular and that of coastal region of India in general as the date on which the Catholics spread over the administrative district of Udupi got their own diocese and the person of the caliber of Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo became their first Bishop. This had been the dream of thousands of Catholics since long and time has come to redeem this dream by officially erecting the Diocese of Udupi and formally installing Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo as its first Bishop.
Bellevision.com to mark its decennial celebrations with kid’s photo contest
Bellevision.com is completing 10 years of its glorious existence. To mark this occasion, the executive committee of the website is coming up with a kid’s photo contest in coming months and to announce the results during Children’s day on Nov 14th. The contest will be held in 2 categories, namely for kids aged 0-2 years and 2-5 years. This contest is open to all the people of Karnataka origin residing world over irrespective of cast, creed and religion. 3 prizes will be given to winners in each category..
Project 50: Education Support Fund to support the less fortunate
Bellevision has been supporting economically weaker families to help their children to pursue higher education as well as basic education since the past 10 years. Bellevision considers it as a moral responsibility to support in educating the economically backward and needy students as the knowledge they gain today through formal education will enhance their lives and they can live a better life. Every year Bellevision committee members voluntarily contribute the amount and also seek help from generous people to realize this project.
Abu Dhabi: Mangalore Konkans lifts ISC-ARAB Udupi Throw Ball Trophy
Mangalore Konkans Dubai once again proved to be No.1 throw ball team in the region by lifting prestigious indoor ISC-Arab Udupi Throw Ball Trophy beating their closest rival Konkans Dubai in a thrilling match contested very closely. The final match was played neck-to-neck whereas Konkans Dubai played a superb game. There were tensed moments where Mangalore Konkans really fight very hard to get over Konkans Dubai and win the match finally by 15-13,15-11. [Video] [Album]
The History of Roman Catholics of Mangalore – Part two
The brief history of the origin and escape from Goa of the Roman Catholics of Mangalore was narrated briefly in the first part of “The History of Roman Catholics of Mangalore”. The second part of the narrative deals in brief the persecution of Mangalorean Konkani Catholics by Tipu Sultan, their captivity and tormented life in Srirangapattana near Mysore for fifteen years and eventually their freedom from tyranny and misfortune...[By Alphonse, Pangla]