A total of 40 out of 194 candidates of the BJP and Congress contesting the May five Assembly elections have criminal cases against them, according to NGOs -- Karnataka Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). They released an analysis of the first list of BJP and Congress cand

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Despite 400 fractures, she raises funds to cover monthly medical bills of over 30 children. Twenty-four years ago, a cruel twist of fate at birth scarred her for life. But 400 fractures in her body inflicted by an extremely rare Brittle Bone disease did nothing to dent Dhanya Ravi’s remarkable fi

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Konkani’s leading singer "Yodeling King" Melwyn Peris accompanied by popular Goan singer Nephie Rod Pradhan from Mumbai who has mesmerised the audiences around the Gulf and India, both winners of Global Konkani Music Award 2011 in male and female categories, Anabelle Moras, winner of “Rani Kogull” title of first Soad Konkani Reality Show, Robin Sequiera, Mangalore

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Mumbai: In a veiled attack to expose the contentious land-grabbing racket in Maharashtra, independent MLA and chief of the Shramajivi Sanghatana, Vivek Pandit, on Tuesday claimed more than 35,000 acres of land has been stolen from farmers, Dalits and other commoners through adverse possession by cer

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The poll process began in Karnataka on Wednesday for the May 5 assembly polls with the notification being issued, paving the way for candidates to file nominations. The last day for filing nominations is April 17, with scrutiny of papers the next day and the last day for withdrawal on April 20.

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Mumbai, April 9: A new Konkani social comedy drama written by Joseph D’Souza Borivli was staged successfully in bhayander on April 7 at Our Lady of Nazareth School Ground Bhayander. The drama was staged on the occasion of 7th anniversary of Konkani Catholic Welfare Association Bhayander.

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Mumbai, April 07: Kalakiran Lifetime Achievement Committee, Mumbai organised a Get-together (Sahamilan) at St. Jude Church Hall, Jerimeri, Mumbai on 7th April, 2013 at 7.30pm. Renowned Businessman, Educationist and Konkani Activist Shri Albert W. D’Souza was the President of the function. Kalakiran

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Doha Qatar: Barwa Bank has extended its support to the Toastmasters event, Toastmasters Annual Conference, Qatar (TAC- Q) to be held on 19th April, 2013. Barwa Bank that has been awarded & recognized as the Best Domestic Corporate bank as well as the bank for the Best Branding has confirmed their co

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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in south-west Iran, not far from the country’s only nuclear power station, the US Geological Survey reports. State media are reporting that three people have died and the numbers are expected to rise. People on social media have felt the quake across

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Bhopal: 9/04/2013/ The latest issue of the Baratiya Janata Party run fort-nightly magazine “CHARAIVETI” carried an article titled “the life of nuns in the hell of the Church” written by a Delhi based writer R L Francis. The issue has become centre of controversy in Madhya Pradesh. A delegation le

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Mangalore, Apr 7-8: Raknno Weekly to mark its Platinum jubilee organized a two day workshop on journalism – ‘Dharmik Sampark Sangham’ on 7th and 8th April at St Antony’s Charitable Institutions, Jeppu. This workshop was aimed to awaken the ‘reader’ as well as the ‘writer’ in a priest, nun and semin

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Panaji: The officials of Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa are planning to invite Pope Francis for the 2014 exposition of pioneering Jesuit St. Francis Xavier. The chances of the first Jesuit pontiff arriving in the beach tourism oriented state are "healthy,” said Fr. Savio Barretto, rector of the Bas

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Kemmannu/Hoode: Annual bhajana mangalotsava was held at Shree Hanuman Vittobha Bhajana Mandira, Hoode, Udupi district. Many ritual programs like Navaka kalashaaraadhane pradhaana homa, Kalashaabhisheka, Mahaa Pooja, Ranga Pooja, Saamuhika Satyanaarayana Pooja were conducted by the devotees of the bh

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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the “Iron Lady” who led a conservative resurgence in her home country and forged a legendary partnership with President Ronald Reagan, died Monday following a stroke, her spokesman said. She was 87.

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It was indeed a day of rejoicing for the Mira Road Community and the Parishioners of St. Joseph as we together celebrated and thanked Almighty God for the Golden Jubilee of the Religious Profession of Fr. Michael. The celebration began with the Eucharistic banquet as Fr. Michael thanked God for his

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Shree Satyanarayana Pooja Samithi, UAE have vibrantly concluded their 6th annual ’Samoohika Shree Satyanarayana Pooja’ on Friday the 5th of April, 2013 at JSS Private School, Al Safa, Dubai which started at 4 PM until 9.30 PM

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Mangalore : Decennial concluding celebrations of the Konkani monthly " Amcho Sandesh" was held at Rosario Cultural Hall here on Sunday, 7th April, 2013. Amcho Sandesh which run by Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (Reg), Mangalore since 20 years. The function was inaugurated by Most Rev Dr. Aloysio

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Padagrahana ceremony of ShriKshetra Dharmasthala gramabhivruddhi yojane(Reg.) Udupi, Thottam and Badaanidiyoor union was held at Govt. Higher Primary School Badaanidiyoor

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Kemmannu : In a rare sight a platoon of around 40 paramilitary force personnel visited kemmannu for a patrolling exercise. The men were equipped with semi automated and automated rifles were led by Sub Inspector V. N. Pillai. On a particular question Mr.Pillai told kemmannu.com reporter that, thi

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ಉಡುಪಿ:ಏ.07. ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮುಖಂಡ ಪ್ರಮೋದ್ ಮಧ್ವರಾಜ್ ಮತ್ತು ನವೋದಯ ಸ್ವಸಹಾಯ ಸಂಘದ ಎಂ ಎನ್ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಕುಮಾರ್ ರವರ ಮೇಲೆ ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಆಯೋಗ ನೀತಿ ಸಂಹಿತೆ ಉಲ್ಲಂಘನೆ ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲಿಸಿದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಸಾರ್ವತ್ರಿಕ ಚುನಾವಣೆ 2013 ಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 31ರಂದು ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸಮಾವೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಸಂಭವನೀಯ ಅ

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