As part of the Monti Fest Dabazo, Cooking without fire competition was held at Kemmannu Church hall on Sunday, 7 September 6 teams contested in the competition with 6 members each. Group was expected to prepare 15 items within a time limit of one and a half hours A first of a kind in Kemmannu Church was a huge success with groups preparing some mouth watering delicacies Number of parishioner

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ಉಡುಪಿ: ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತ ಬಾಂಧವರ ತೆನೆ ಹಬ್ಬ ಮೊಂತಿ ಫೆಸ್ತ್ ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕೃಷಿಕರಿಗೆ ನೆರವಾಗುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಲ್ಪೆ ಸಮೀಪದ ತೊಟ್ಟಂ ಸಂತ ಅನ್ನಮ್ಮ ಚರ್ಚಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾನುವಾರ ತರಕಾರಿ ಸಂತೆಯನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿತ್ತು. ರೈತರು ತಮ್ಮ ತೋಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ತರಕಾರಿಗಳನ್ನು ತಂದು ಮಾರಾಟ ಮಾಡಲು ’ಸಾವಯವ ತರಕಾರಿ ಸಂತೆ’ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿತ್ತು. ತೊಟ್ಟಂ, ತೆಂಕನಿಡಿಯೂರು, ಬಡಾನಿಡಿಯೂರು, ಮಲ್ಪೆ ಭಾಗದ ರೈತರು ಸಾವಯವ ಗೊಬ್ಬರದಿಂದ ಬೆಳೆದ ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ, ಹೀರೆ, ಹರಿವೆ, ಅಲಸಂದೆ, ಬಸಳೆ, ಇತರ ತರಕಾರಿಗಳನ್ನು

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I have seen and visited good number of Museum and collection of antic piece such as Udupi Corporation Bank, the one in Kannarpady St Mary’ English medium School, Historical artifact preserve in Milagres College, an SMS college in Brahmmavar, National Junior College, Barkur... etc etc….However I was literally surprised and stunned to visit ’Wisdom Home in Suratkal’. On 20th August we celebrated 33r

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Cochin, August 22, 2025: 12th National Youth Directors Meeting (NYDM) of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) was held at Ashirbhavan, Verapoly Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, Cochin on August 20th and 21st, 2025. On August 20th, NYDM was inaugurated with an inaugural Holy Eucharist by Most Rev. Dr. Antony Valunkal, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, together with Most R

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Santhekatte–Kallianpur, 2nd August 2025: The traditionally heavy rainy month of Aati (July 15 – August 15) – marked by torrential rains, weeklong floods, and star phases like Punarvasu, Pushya, and Aaslesha – has always held a special place in coastal culture. After the strenuous season of sowing and paddy cultivation, farmers would rest indoors, while women prepared a wide variety of unique seaso

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Santhekatte, 17 August 2025: Mount Rosary Church family came together in great numbers to celebrate Samuday Dees (Community Day) with religious fervour, festive spirit, and a true sense of unity. The three-day celebration, filled with competitions, liturgical solemnity, cultural presentations, and a fellowship meal, concluded with a grand finale on Sunday, 17th August 2025.

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Udupi, 15 August 2025: Moriye Krista Maye is a hymn that nearly every Konkani-speaking Christian born since the 1980s has grown up hearing. Sung in churches, homes, and community gatherings, it has become part of the shared childhood soundtrack for generations. Composed in 1974 by Fr. Francis Cornelio during his early seminary years at Jeppu Seminary in Mangalore, the hymn quickly became part of

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Mumbai, Aug.12: John Dewey had beautifully said that ‘Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.’ Education is not merely receiving a formal degree but it is a continual process of learning and improvement. This means that if one stops learning then there will not be further growth. Considering today’s era, it is but obvious that mere academic degree or qualification is no

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Marking a significant milestone in its growth journey, MCC Bank Ltd inaugurated its 20th branch at Byndoor on Sunday, August 3, 2025 on the ground floor of Deepa Complex, Main Road, near Petrol Bank, Byndoor. The branch was inaugurated by the Chairman of MCC Bank, ‘Sahakara Ratna’ Mr Anil Lobo, in the presence of distinguished guests, members of the community, and bank officials. The premises wer

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The buzz surrounding the Kannada film "Su from So" had already gripped movie lovers across the state, and I too couldn’t resist the hype. With theatres like Kalpana, running houseful - quietly reminded the scene of 40 years ago, as the students of College half of the academic year spent in talkies, bunking classes —then headed towards Udupi’s Bharat Cinema—we finally managed to grab the tickets, a

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A graceful and meaningful literary event unfolded on the evening of Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, at Anugraha, Udupi, marking the release of the much-awaited Konkani novel ‘Mog Ani Balidan’ (Love and Sacrifice) penned by the acclaimed writer and retired professor Dr. Eugene D’Souza, Moodubelle. The book was formally released by Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese. In his inspiring

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MALPE, July 13: In a bid to educate the younger generation about agriculture, the Indian Catholic Youth Movement of Thottam St. Ann’s Church and the Young Students Movement of Thottam St. Ann’s Church spent the day by planting saplings in a field at Bailakere.

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Udupi : The Titular Feast of Our Lady of Miracles was celebrated at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur here on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 with devotion and gaiety.

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The Udupi Diocese celebrated Doctors’ Day 2025 with great reverence, warmth, and gratitude, under the inspiring theme “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healer?” with a special focus on “Silent Sufferings: Mental Health Challenges Among Doctors.” The event was held on th July 6th, 2025, bringing together doctors, clergy, and community leaders to honour the medical fraternity for their selfless servic

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A Celebration of Faith, Fellowship, and Community Legacy: In a spirit of thanksgiving, unity, and renewed commitment to service, St. Peter’s Association (Barkur), Mumbai, came together on Sunday, 6th July 2025 to celebrate the Titular Feast of their Patron, St. Peter, at the St Vincent De Pallotti Church Hall, Vijay Nagar, Andheri East. The event was a heart-warming reunion of Barkurians and their

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“Life is short, make it sweet.” This was the oft-repeated and beloved slogan of Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca. Indeed, life is fleeting—but death, especially when sudden and unexpected, leaves a deeper void. Even as a year has passed since his untimely departure on 3rd July 2024, many of us still grapple with the grief and sorrow that followed. The loss of one of our most revered, adored, and celebrat

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The vibrant spirit of service, faith, and leadership came alive at Mount Rosary Church as the Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh® in collaboration with the Parish Laity Commission celebrated Laity Day 2025 with great reverence and enthusiasm on Sunday, 22nd June 2025. Holy Eucharistic Celebration: The day began with a solemn Holy Mass at 8:00 a.m., with the faithful gathering in large numbers. A specia

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Abu Dhabi, June 15, 2025: India Social Center, Abu Dhabi witnessed a houseful show of “Yena Zalyaar Vosanaa” attended by more than 600 Konkani drama lovers from Abu Dhabi, Musaffah and Dubai. The audience laughed to their content witnessing the comedy show superbly acted by Sangon Mugadana Kalakar. The drama written, directed and acted by Mr. Pradeep Barboza was hosted by Konkani Cultural Organiza

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Dornahalli - Mysuru, June 14 : The annual feast of St Anthony was celebrated with great devotion and joy at the historic St Anthony’s Minor Basilica in Dornahalli, Mysuru, Diocese Of Maysore on June 13, 2025. The sacred event drew thousands of pilgrims from across Karnataka and neighboring states, all united in faith and prayer to seek the blessings of the beloved saint. St Anthony’s Basilica hol

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Bahrain, May 23, 2025 – In a vibrant showcase of talent, poise, and multicultural elegance, Feryl Rodrigues, a 16-year-old student of Sacred Heart School, Bahrain, was crowned May Queen 1st Runner-Up at the prestigious annual pageant hosted by the Indian Club, Bahrain. The highly anticipated event, held on Friday, May 23 at 8:30 p.m. in the club’s open-air premises, brought together 14 contestant

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