Udupi: The foundation stone for a music school which would impart training in Indian and Western music was laid near the moola Shiroor Mutt here on Friday. Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami of Shiroor Mutt, Ishavittaladasa Swami of Kemar Sandipani Ashram, and percussionist Sivamani laid the foundation stone here. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sivamani said that […]
Washington: The crowning of the first Miss America of Indian origin sparked a racist reaction on social media on Monday but 24-year-old Nina Davuluri played down the issue, saying she had to “rise above” such things. On Twitter, some users uncharitably referred to Davuluri, the daughter of a gynaecologist who emigrated from India 30 years […]
Mumbai : Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan condoled the death of Indian army soldier Pundalik Mane from Kolhapur, who lost his life during an ambush at Poonch sector today, and said the country would not forget his sacrifice. Mane hailed from Pimpalgaon village in Kagal taluka of Kolhapur district. “Be it protecting the country or […]
London: The Indian contingent at the Olympics has got itself drawn into a controversy after a mysterious woman was found to be marching along with them during the Opening ceremony on Saturday. The woman, whose identity isn’t known, was seen marching ahead of the Indian contingent, just behind flag-bearer Sushil Kumar. Has learnt that the […]
14.06.10 Mangalore : The Indian Red Cross Society felicitated seven donors on account of ‘World Blood Donors Day’ at Conference Hall of DC Office on June 14, Monday. Speaking after inaugurating the event, Krishna J Palemar, District in charge minister, said that donating blood to the needy is the great job. The Indian Red Cross […]
