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In Karnataka Congress is facing a difficult situation for the last seven years. It has tasted defeats in successive elections after the drubbing in the Assembly polls of 2004. The party suffered a humiliating setback in 2008 Assembly election and the subsequent bypolls forced on the voters of a few Assembly constituencies, thanks to ‘Operation Lotus’ However, those who follow Karnataka politics

The genesis of the agitation against the setting up of thermal power plant in Padubidri dates back to early 90s. In fact, the Udupi Power Corporation Limited has had a long tryst with opposition and resistance. The fiasco surrounding the fast undertaken by Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Math to support the cause of the agitators sums up quite efficiently why the agitation has failed all these

The Udupi-Chikmagalur parliamentary constituency, which is going for the bi-election to fill the seat vacated with the resignation of Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, is all set for a high-stake contest between the BJP and the Congress. It would be a matter of prestige for DV Sadananda Gowda to win back the seat vacated by him and thereby prove that he can win elections for BJP. Remember, he

It is one of those things that Mangalore can proudly add to its list of achievements. The 17th National Youth Festival was an unusual event that the city of Mangalore will always cherish. Who would have thought that this small city would be home to more than 5,000 people from the nook and corner of the country for five days. For all those who did not even know there is a youth festival organized

Veerabhadra Channamalla Swamiji, chairman of Nidumamidi Mahasamsthana and Manavadharma Peetha, is known for his no-holds-barred views on contemporary socio-political issues. But, his penchant for courting controversies has seen him being criticized as a publicity monger. However, At 52, he is one of the reformist swamijis of Karnataka having a set of dedicated followers who seek to portray

“Crossroads. Really, now?” was the first thing that used to come to my mind, when it came to this particular aspect of life. Who gives a damn, just take a decision, be it wrong or right and move on, man. Pay for the wrong choice later in life and then be done with it. Right? Wrong. I stand in front of my mirror and look into the face staring keenly back. I see sorrow wreaking havoc inside like a

Mangalore, January 1: As another year goes by, leaving with us many fond as well as disturbing memories, we take a look at some of the important events and incidents of the year 2011 in coastal Karnataka. In January Vishwa Hindu Parishad international general secretary Praveen Bhai Togadia delivers provocative speech at Hindu Samajotsava organized by Sri Hanumad Shakti Jagarana Samiti at Nehru

The Christian houses and public places are grace-filled with cute cribs. The crib is filled with spiritual personalities. The houses and Christmas trees are decorated with colourful lights and stars. Every Christian tries his best to send festal greetings to as many people as possible. Friends and family members exchange gifts and Kuswar (local delicacies prepared for Christmas). The grandpa of

This is by far the biggest festival for Christians in Mangalore. Christmas is not just a celebration on December 25th but to most families such as ours, it begins a month ahead. Having being brought up in a Mangalorean Catholic Family, December is my favourite time of the year. On a spiritual note, it is a time to prepare for the birth of Lord Jesus during the season of Advent with good will and

PM Abdul Razak was recently elected as the President of the Mangalore chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers of India (CREDAI). A leading builder himself, he shares his ideas on the latest trends in the real estate sector and the problems confronted by it. Q : Mr Razak, What are the objectives of CREDAI and how do you plan to take it forward? PMA: The main objective of our