It wasn’t as much a marathon event as it was a celebration…of spirit and of life. As celebs, sportsmen and the young and old gathered for the Mumbai Marathon, there was fun in the early morning air, alright! Present and cheering the teams were actors Deepika Padukone, John Abraham and Vivek
In a unique and meaningful function, the United Christian Association (UCA) Udupi Kundapur Northern Zone felicitated all the Christian candidates who had contested in the recently held Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections on Sunday, 16th January 2011 at 4.00 pm
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has said it appears that Mumbai’s controversial Adarsh housing society had violated environmental laws and demolition of the building was one of the options before the government. "We sent a letter to the Maharashtra government on Oct 26
Nebraska’s 17-year-old Teresa Scanlan was named Miss America Saturday becoming the youngest winner ever in the pageant’s history after a night of being judged for poise, talent, fitness and knowledge. Scanlan wowed the judges wearing a stunning white evening gown
Your dreams of flying in a fighter jet could come true during the Aero India show in February with a once-in-a-life opportunity to fly the Swedish multi-role fighter aircraft, JAS 39 Gripen. To have a shot at it, you need to answer a set of questions or pass the flight simulation of Gripen
At a time when farmers find it difficult to cultivate their land due to various problems such as lack of man-power, the members of the Rotary Club of Shirva and the Interact Club members of the Narayanaguru English and Kannada Medium School of Pamboor in association
Holy Rosary Church Alangar will be celebrating Infant Jesus Feast on Sunday, 16 January 2011 in the church ground. The Bishop of Allahabad, Most Rev. Dr. Isidore Fernandes will be the main celebrant. Preparatory Novena in honour Infant Jesus has already started from 7 January.
Over 100 people were killed in a stampede triggered by an accident near Sabarimala late Friday. Many were reportedly injured. The accident occurred when a vehicle lost control and ran into a group of pilgrims who were returning after witnessing the Makarajyothi.
Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals celebrated in various parts of India under different names, custom and rituals. It can be considered as a Pan-Indian festival with regional flavour. The essence of this festival is the beginning of an auspicious phase, victory of good
More than 20 cases were resolved in Dakshina Kannada district by using the Saksharata Ratha — the bus modified by Karnataka State Legal Services Authority for legal awareness and Lok Adalats — that is moving to different parts of the district from the last fortnight.
With shipping services from Lakshadweep to Kochi, Kozhikode and Mangalore ports coming to a standstill following strike by ship crew unions, thousands of passengers have been stranded in the Union territory and the mainland.The Lakshadweep Development
Programme from 18 to 22 January 2011. 18th January Morning: Nauaka pradanahoma, Dwjarohana, Mahapooje, Annasantarpane. 7:30 pm-kumara darsana, Alade Bali, Maharangapooje, Sribootabali. 19th Jan 7:30pm: Bali, 9:30pm -Yaksagana
The Karnataka horticulture department will soon set up a pilot plant at Mangalore to produce coconut palm juice (neera) and promote the natural product as a health drink in the state, a senior official said. "The pilot plant will be set up at a cost of Rs.10 million (Rs.1 crore)
Buses coming from Kundapura by National Highway NH-17 were going through Bannanje Shiribeedu route to city bus stand. Since most of the passengers in these buses are going to Hospitals, Ambalpadi temple, Govt. Hospital, Taluk office, Court etc and due to the difficulties to go
The wait is over, and the result is out! After days of excitement, suspense and speculation, 19-year-old Anjali Shetty has been crowned ’Hysnna Miss Daijiworld-2010.’ The immensely popular ’Hyssna Miss Daijiworld’ contest, organised by Daijiworld.com on account of