Mangaluru to host Vishwa Konkani Samaroh from May 17

World Konkani Centre at Shaktinagar, Mangaluru to host the two-day event Mangaluru: World Konkani Centre at Shaktinagar will host the two-day Vishwa Konkani Samaroh 2026 on May 17 and 18, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and language enthusiasts from Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Kerala.World Konkani Center president CA Nandagopal Shenoy said on Friday that the…

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Aalim Hakim refuses to work with celebrities whose managers ‘mistreat’ crew members; Kajol, Bobby Deol, Arjun Rampal react

Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has taken a strong stand against toxic behaviour in the entertainment industry, announcing that he will no longer work with celebrities whose managers allegedly disrespect or mistreat creative professionals and crew members behind the scenes.The hairstylist shared a powerful note on social media, calling out the growing culture of arrogance and…

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As the Nandini chokes, an 800‑year‑old Kandevu Jatre ritual struggles to survive in Dakshina Kannada

Dwindling Numbers: A handful of participants fish in the Nandini river during the annual mass fishing festival of Sri Kshetra Khandige Dharmarasu Sri Ullaya Daivasthana Friday Waters under threat: Members of the Nandini Nadi Samrakshana Samiti raise concerns over pollution in the Nandini River Friday near Sri Kshetra Khandige Dharmarasu Sri Ullaya Daivasthana Dwindling Numbers:…

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