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‘Old Man’s Club’ – A collection of 25 selected hilarious articles by Joe Quadrus, released in Udupi…..

Catholic Sabah General body Meeting was held in the Parish Hall of Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi on 19th September, 2021, which commenced at 11.30 am. To begin with the program, the Founder President Oscar Fernandes was fondly remembered for his great contribution to Catholic Sabh

Increasing Traffic at Santhekatte Junction - ’Nightmare to commuters’

Santhekatte/Udupi : The density of vehicular traffic at Kallianpura, Santhekatte, NH 66 is increasing day by day. Traffic jams are common these days, Especially during the peak hours in the morning and evening We are bringing you the clips this morning at 9 AM (Monday Sep 6, 2021)

MONTHI FESTH at the door steps, A FLASHBACK, TRANSITION & THE CURRENT SCENARIO….

Feast of nativity of Blessed virgin Mary on 8th September, was / is the one we eagerly looking for and involving with heart and mind, during our primary School days, probably next only to Christmas. Every parish had its own unique way for its preparation as well as celebration…..the ‘Nine days Novena’ was devoutly observed and participated, with Church full to its capacity, than any other occasio

Personal Reflections of 17th Century Account of South Canara - By Joshua Fernandes

Gabriel Dellon (1649-1710) was a French traveller who visited India in 1673. He is one of the lesser known 17th century European travellers to India as compared to Bernier, Tavernier or Manucci. He was otherwise well known as a foreigner who was tried in the Portuguese Inquisition in India. Historian Ira Vangipurapu has shown that though he was a devout practising Catholic, he would wish to ente

The grand Initiation of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of, ‘Servant of God FR ALFRED ROCHE’ has been given a sublime start at Holy Family Church, Brahmmavar.

Today, 15th August, 2021, at 8.00 am, although it was a rainy Sunday, bright Sun was more than radiant with the pleasant morning breeze of heavenly grace, as the jubilant whole parish family joined together with the Diocese of Udupi to celebrate the ‘Initiation of the cause of Beatification and Canonisation of the ‘Servant of God Fr ALFRED ROCHE’, amidst the august presence of His Excellency the B

The life of ‘Servant of God, Rev. Fr. Alfred Roche’, OFM Capuchin.

It’s a proud moment for Christians of Karnataka in general and of Udupi diocese in particular. Holy priest Fr Alfred Roche OFM Cap (baptismal name Peter John Roche), fondly known as AmchoPadryab, will be the first person of the newly-carved Udupi diocese to be declared Servant of God. He will be declared Servant of God during a solemn Eucharistic mass to be offered by Bishop Gerald Issac Loboat 8

Amcho Padryab - Fr Alfred Roche – 3-04-1924 to 31-12-1996, Will be declared as Servant of God…..

With immense gladness and gratefulness to Almighty Lord, this is to inform all of you the loving admirers that, Amcho Padryab REV FR ALFRED ROCHE, OFM Capuchin, will be declared as ‘Servant of God’ on Sunday, 15th August, 2021, during a thanksgiving High Mass to be celebrated by Rt Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, the

Fondly remembering - An educationist, historian, ‘Father of South Kanara Archaeology’, Dr P. Gururaja Bhatt – 1924 -1978.

It is said, Historians neglected and in a way resident Barkurians unaware of the rich heritage of Barkur. Especially after the fall of Vijaya Nagara Empire and more so thereafter during Keladi Kings, the place lost its prominence…. Once the capital of Alupa Kings with a royal fort with a palace near Shimhasana Gudde, the seat of political power in Coastal Karnataka or Governorate of Vijaya Nagar

‘The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature’ – A F Prevost. Now a special day for all Fathers too…..!

We have 365 days in a year….and United Nations and other National and International agencies took initiative to allocate a particular date or a Sunday for a particular professional, such as Teachers, Nurses, Doctors, Engineers day etc and at times a distinctive

Kemmannu Panchayat gets decaying ’Keppa Thodu Canal’ cleaned

’Keppa Thodu Canal’ is one of the major canals of Thonse Panchayat. It’s length is over 3 kilometres, which starts from Thottam and joins River Swarna near Kambla thotta. The canal is useful to carry excess rain water to the sea. A mini dam is constructed near where the canal joins the river. Every year the dam is shut and in good old day the canal water was used for agriculture by farmers who hav

Now the time has come to choose between a Smart Phone and all other media……

After a real dull one year with no social celebrations, due to Covid19 threat, our community slowly coming to normal track. Lot many weddings, engagements, roce, Jubilees etc are taking place and this summer thought to be hectic one with severe heat and humidity. Heap of Invitations, that too on Saturdays / Sundays more than 2 – 3 functions. It so happened, we missed few by oversight that is why n

Udupi: Prathiksha Shetty, Kemmannu wins Gold Medal in Senior State Power-lifting championship 2021 - 3 New State Records.

Prathiksha Shetty daughter of Mrs. Padma Shetty and late Mr. Jayaprakash Shetty from Kodi, Kandanala near Babbuswami Temple in Kemmannu made the District proud by securing the Gold Medal in Senior Power lifting Championship 2021 held on the 9th and 10th of January, 2021

Ishita Malaviya, India’s first female surfer, is changing her country’s perception of the ocean

(CNN)Despite an abundance of coastline, long stretches of beach and swell on both sides of the country, India has traditionally been a surf-shy nation. But over the past decade, the tide has gradually started to turn. Ishita Malaviya, India’s first professional female surfer and one of the early pioneers of the sport in her country, remembers googling "surfing in India" back in 2007, only for no

Obituary:Augustine Saldanha (90), Kambla Thotta, Kemmannu

Heavy rains continue to lash Udupi, 3 fishing boats capsize, water entered several houses in Udupi.

Rain water entered several houses especially in Udupi. 2874 residents in the district were rescued by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel. Rescue operations were carried out in Udyavara, where the Papanashini river overflowed and inundated low-lying areas, and Nittur in Udupi. Local youth including fishermen assisted

Monthi Fest Konkani Mass and Celebration Live at St. Theresa’s Church Kemmannu

Monthi Fest 2020 Celebrations at St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu starts at 7.00 AM on Sep 8, 2020. Kemmannu.com will be bringing you the live streaming from 7.00 AM

Last Journey of Benedict P. D Souza (Benna Master)

Benedict P. D’Souza popularly known as Benna Master who passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 82 was laid to rest in the presence of family members and few relatives at the Kemmannu Church Cemetery on Tuesday morning. Due to lockdown restrictions, only close family members took part in the simple funeral ceremony. Well wishers, Parishioners, his ex students and others visited his hous

Revisiting the lost cricketing glory of Kemmannu

Revisiting the lost cricketing glory of Kemmannu as Vetaran Kemmannites set to organize a Re-Union match on December 22. Kemmannu, Dec 19, 2019: The small coastal village of Kemmannu has a rich tradition of playing cricket as it was once the main games played in the area by the kids and youngsters

Brief History of Christians in Kallianpur Varado:

During my youthful College days, in early 80’s at Milagres, Kallianpur, a question always haunting me was ‘why there are two churches within a furlong distance in Brahmmavar…..? Many a times I raised this question to my parents as well as priests… and didn’t get the convincing answer. It all happened in December 1981, when the grand Tri-Centenary Celebrations of Milagres Church, Kallianpur was hel

Dubai: Kalliapur Milagres College Old Students Felicitate Rtd. Prof. Hilda Rodrigues & Mary Mammen.

On Saturday, Feb 16 2019, an event was organized by the Dubai based Old Students of Milagres College, Kallianpur to felicitate the hard work, efforts and service of two doyens of our college Prof. Hilda Rodrigues and Prof. Mary Mammen. The event held at the India Sports Club in Oud Metha, Dubai with an overwhelming attendance of former students across all batches from the 1980’s to the late 2000’