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This is in response to G Rajashekara’s article published in these columns about ‘Pattabhi becoming a nuisance to the Mangalore University’. It has become a part of ABVP’s extra-curricular activity for to create unrest at the University College whenever Pattabhi spoke up for equal justice, constitutional rights and raised his voice against the anomalies in the justice dispensation system

It is perhaps the next most wanted food item after dates during ‘Iftar’. An eatable, without which many feel their iftar is ‘incomplete’. The ‘Samosa’, sold in the canteen and the streets, in grocery stores and also made at homes, which is liked, savoured and relished by anyone and everyone, is a common eatable found in India. But during Ramadan, it gets a whole lot of attention and is the most

As the Dakshina Kannada District Police force is witnessing a couple of change of guards, the lower rank of Superintendent Of Police (SP) is all set to leave the district too. Here is a retrospective of SP Dr Subramanyeshwara Rao’s year and half long career in DK as told to ASHISH RAO: Q1: What are your experiences as SP in the district? SR: I took over the rank of SP during a very difficult

The English lecturer of Mangalore University College Pattabhirama Somayaji has once again rubbed the Sangh Parivar the wrong way. Students of the college with loyalty to ABVP forced a one-day boycott of classes to register their protest. Principal of the college sought a written explanation from Pattabhi about his ‘actions’ and after obtaining the explanation he duly forwarded it to the Vice

Mosques are places where oneness of Allah, the Almighty, is said, heard, and propagated. It is the place from where the muezzin cries shahadah (onness of God) through the Adhaan. It is also the place, where Muslims, irrespective of whether they are rich or poor, are prescribed to stand shoulder to shoulder, reinforcing the message of equality. Jamia Masjid, Kudroli stands tall not just as a Masjid

The very song reminds us of the very strong bond that exists between a brother and sister. Irrespective of the religion or caste that one belongs to, siblings share immense love and affection. Being there for each other during good and bad times, siblings are mirrors to each other. All of us cherish the spirit of being a sibling, after all that is what makes a home perfect. Today is Raksha Bandhan

Not very long ago, a private school in Bangalore wrote a letter to the parents of children studying in the institution asking them to oppose the Right To Education (RTE) Bill, which makes education an entitlement for children in the 6-14 age group. In a democracy it is well within the rights of any individual or group to support or oppose a piece of legislation. However, the grounds on which the

(August 19 is World Photography Day) Choosing the right digital camera for beginners can be quite confusing. There are many factors to consider like the size of the camera and its features. Understanding the basic terms in digital photography will help you decide which camera suits your needs. Whether it is a compact digital camera or a digital SLR, these basic terms apply to both. Below is three

In my seven years of spiritual counselling, I have come across several people angry and hurt that they have not been shown a little gratitude from those they have helped “come up” in life. Although this is common, in our state of self-pity we feel that our situation is exclusive. Sometimes the hurt takes centre stage in our lives and slowly gnaws into our relationship with others and our very well

Agriculture can be regarded as the first proper job apart from collecting forest products and hunting in a human society. Agriculture is the oldest profession in the world. The needs then were very primary, i.e. to satisfy hunger and as per a few other instances, to be used as a currency in barter system. But man was never satisfied. He wanted more. He started chanting ‘development’ and ‘invention