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From sujith noronha on Cops Nail Bus Drivers Honking Shrill Horns

Good One… Can u all come near Schools in Bendur morning and afternoon time to check similar ways. we will surely help u to get this reduced
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2016/08/12 at 8:54 pm
From Richard Thomas on Cops Nail Bus Drivers Honking Shrill Horns

Dear Alfie, Good article on penalizing bus drivers for using shrill horns. However, I believe the Traffic Dept. or the Transport Dept. as they call it in Karnataka, should penalize the owners of these private buses for installing these Shrill Horns despite of their ban. Just issuing a Rs.100.- fine won’t change the attitude of these drivers. The fear of law should be instilled in them in a hard way to truly educate the owners and as well as the drivers. The Traffic Police should not stand at junctions and expect to catch these law defaulters – everybody knows where the police stand and at what hours – so they are smarter than these Traffic Cops. If they must catch and penalize, the whole issue should be a surprise and at a non-descriptive place. Similarly, wearing a safety helmet for two-wheeler. Despite of the existing law, the Traffic cops are still catching a lot of people who disrespect the law by merely having to pay up Rs.100.- I believe the new law – where the fines are increased 10 folds – as and if implemented – will certainly bring about a change.
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2016/08/12 at 8:43 pm
From Joe D'Souza on Cops Nail Bus Drivers Honking Shrill Horns

Mr Alfie, when these high decibels horns are illegal, then the Garage Owner should be fined for installing the horns which are illegal. If a man carries an illegal weapon and roams on the street, Police will arrest Him as well as the Person who supplied the weapon. Then why this is not done in this case. One time I spoke about this to DCP and ACP in a meeting. They both said they will look into it but did not say when they will look. Dark Window Shield on cars is illegal on Mangalore Streets but it is installed in public near City Hospital Bus Stand in MCC Complex. RTO does not care as the money mint works. Traffic Police are in shortage. Mangalore needs tough Traffic Inspectors like Mr. Suresh Kumar, Mr. Gopal Krishna Bhat, Ms. Rosamma and there are few other Traffic Police of Traffic East who really perform their duties. People of Mangalore are not coming forward to call and inform Traffic Station or Police Control room about these violations and the Vehicle Numbers involved. Only know how to mumble and grumble behind the scene, about the problem. But I do it all the time as I have every number ready for Call. Alfie, please publish the important phone numbers and alert messages on your next Article. Thank you and God Bless You.
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2016/08/12 at 8:34 pm
From D.R.Irani on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

Shri Sharan Pumpwell,with due respects to your sentiments & faith I have the following to share with you. Yes,the bovine animals along with all domesticated animals,over centuries of civilization need to be cared for,sheltered & protected by us as citizens & humans!The cow,bull,dog & cat being primary!While the cow is highest in the order,for having provided milk for the household & especially as alternate milk for the babies,when a human mother’s milk isn’t available for the infant! The bull for the farmers as ours was primarily an agricultural society & yet depends on agriculture!The dog as guard of house & companion for the farmers who left in the early hours for the fields! The cat was the in-house pet & killed pests & mainly warned us of any intruder esp. Snakes! The goats & fowls came lower in the order,providing for meat,milk & eggs etc! Our culture forbid us to kill wild animals & birds for sport or feast! But since our land had forest people & adivasis,for whom killing certain animals & birds was a life line for food people did kill wild life only for food!Much of that culture still survives in our land & guaranteed in our Constitution for STs!Wild life protection is also in law! So just as much as the cow & bull,held sacred by Hindus,many many other animals & birds are also held sacred & need not just be protected but cared for & sheltered & provided for! But the reality is:Wild animals like tigers,panthers,rhinos,deers etc are hunted down by criminal gangs for trade!Where are the rakshaks? Cows & Bulls are let to roam around cities,towns & even villages without guards to eat rubbish like paper,plastic & other wastes from dumps/municipal bins!Where are the rakshaks? In villages,for days on end,cows & Bulls are left to fend for themselves!The mute animals,seeking food & water,enter others’ farms damaging standing crops & vegetables & plants!I have personally been witness & suffered!Cows or Bulls,I have seen being abused verbally & mercilessly beaten by Hindus for causing damage!While these poor animals suffer their owners snored peacefully in beds!Come morning,the cows are milked & the Bulls taken to the fields for work,by the shameless Hindu owners!Where are the rakshaks? You say,such animals are taken to gaushalas!Fine!What are the scenes there?100s of scrawny,injured sick animals are herded in shedss & stockades!Yes,they are kept alive!But you may deny that being cruelty! You will point out some exemplary gaushalas,where a few healthy animals are sheltered,cared for & well fed!But be honest & say what is the % of such good Shelters?And what about the milk these Gaus give & what happens to them in death?Are they buried or cremated or ? And would you be kind enough to explain about the report of 100s of bovines that perished in a gaushala in Rajasthan recently?Apart from the cruel manner in which they perished,did you notice the pitiable state they were in? Is this what our culture is?Where are the rakshaks?Shouldn’t they protest & demand punishment for the authorities there?No!The whole thing is covered up & forgotten! A dubious case of a person running a gaushala,somewhere near Pune,Maharastra,was exposed in a sting operation involving ‘gaurakshaks’ came to light & money making exposed,but what happened?Where are the rakshaks? You may have genuine reasons for what is happening in Karnataka & you feel the need for the Army!You do not trust your local law & judicial machinery,may be because the BJP isn’t in power there,Congress is!Fine,that too could be genuine! But your asking for the Army is a bit too far fetched!Riots!The army!Floods!The Army!Frontiers!The Army!Insurgency!The Army!…..now Cow protection!The Army! Well,the Army ofcourse is the most disciplined,honest & fair force,free from prejudiced & corruption!It’s loyalty is to the nation as a whole & not any particular,people,faith or party! But if they are to leave their border posts & look into civilian problems as you would want them to then it would be nice if young & able bodied rakshaks could get recruited in the armed forces & go to the borders & manage our enemies across! Without prejudice A fellow citizen D.R.Irani.
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2016/08/12 at 7:10 pm

From Praveen on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

Bravo DR Irani. Well said! I wonder how our homegrown Gau Rakshak settled in Yumreeka, will react to this? Will he post more videos of the Indian Police forces shooting morons with pellets – JUST to deflect the heat off his holy Ambaa?
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2016/08/12 at 11:11 pm

From Joel Martis on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

Less than 2% of the people in Karnataka are Christians (refer link). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Karnataka Even fewer are Roman Catholics. It is ridiculous to ask for a state holiday for a RC feast celebrated only in Mangalore. A district holiday would make more sense.
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2016/08/12 at 2:56 pm
From Sudhir on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

OK, let’s have the Indian army protecting the “Sacred Gaumata” from being slaughtered. In the same breath let us have all the fringe groups deployed on our borders, where they can show their patriotism by confronting the enemies in a real combat! I guess it is a fair deal. Like few of the readers have pointed out, Hindus need to ponder if we walk the talk when it comes to cows. “Unproductive” cows and the male calves are sold to agents. And their fate is sealed. Gaumata is selectively holy to us! Yes, stealing of cows is a crime like stealing any other thing. Let the owners try to minimize the risk by not letting their cows stray into public areas. And from the side of the Law, stringent action needs to be taken against the thieves and traffickers!
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2016/08/12 at 2:51 pm
From Richard Thomas on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

To protect Cows and Bulls from Theft, Slaughter, or from dirtying the roads and footpaths: 1. The owners of Cow or Bulls should be penalized with fines, if the Municipality finds cows and bulls left loitering on the roads and on other people’s property. 2. The owners of Cow or Bulls should be penalized with fines, if the Municipality finds cow dung on roads and footpaths from Cows or Bulls loitering the roads and footpaths. 3. The Municipality should be taken to task if they fail to check and eradicate Cows & Bulls loitering or sitting on roads and footpaths. 3. The Hindu people concerned about the sacredness of the Cow should also work on identifying whose Cows or Bulls are left loitering on the roads and footpaths and take appropriate action in educating their owners. All the above should be exercised to bring about love and peace on this issue.
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2016/08/12 at 11:25 am

From Praveen on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

Mr. Richard, To address ALL your ‘solutions’, one needs a Radio collar on the blest feet of our Holy Cows tagged along with their Owners. Else, how would one fine a Cow owner when his Ambaa drops crap on the Autobahns of Mlore/India? 😉 So, who will bell the Amma? Me, you, or our Yumreeki friend? 😉
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2016/08/12 at 3:21 pm

From Praveen on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

Lol…. so this genius wants the Indian Army to be deployed in Karnataka to save and protect the cows, eh? And who will be responsible for Indian borders, its defense and security? Canara Bank, Corporation Bank and MCC Bank employees, I guess! Jeez….. what geniuses the BD/RSS produces!
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2016/08/12 at 10:33 am

From Ranjit Kumar on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

Such geniuses are exclusive to the RSS and its loony outfits.
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2016/08/12 at 6:22 pm

From Nelson Lewis on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

Mr. Praveen Pinto, Moount Mary’s festival is an important one for Roman Catholics and in Bombay there is the Mount Mary’s Fair (popularly called Bandra Fair) held in September every year for seven days. In the church there is a very old statue of Mount Mary found by local fishermen (called “machimaars” or “Kohlis”), who gave it to the priests at that point in time. At this fair held annually, hundreds of thousands visit the place to attend the hourly masses, buy things at the fair and for making donations. It is all a matter of belief and people of all faiths attend it. It olden days, it was more of an obligation for some, outing for others and an outlet for fun for the teenagers and other youngsters on the prowl. Though, I appreciate the significance of this event, however, it does no mean that it should be declared a national holiday. In India, there are many holidays, especially for bank and government employees and it is high time, everyone works hard and increases productivity and contributes to the development their and country’s development.
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2016/08/12 at 10:32 am
From Kusuma Kumari G Nellore on Missing hotelier Bhaskar Shetty's body Found....

A henious crime where the wife murders her husand for money. Wife has a illict relationship with another man. Son and wife joins and murders the husband. Body disposed in a homa kunda. Body burned and ashes disposed in teh river. A well planned well organised crime. Feel sad the victiim who suffered so much in the hands of his own wife. All I can say is that women criminals are on the rise in modern day society, Everything these days is money and no value for love human relationships etc
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2016/08/12 at 10:07 am
From Joe D'Souza on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

Mr Sharan, How about Cruelty to Rooster(Khori) when you and your friends while eating Khori Sukka. Then what about Khori Katta where one Rooster is trying to kill other Rooster with owners of these Roosters Gambling on the life of Poor Bird. Then what about cruelty to Sheep and Goats while you eat Rice with Mutton Curry. Then stop the killing of Pigs because they also are Animals. Like you said that 51A(G) should cover all these animals too. Talk is cheap.
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2016/08/12 at 9:39 am
From Roshan Tellis on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

Jesus Christ is another name of peace and we Christians also follow the way of Jesus Christ its a peacefully request to our honable government….
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2016/08/12 at 8:44 am
From Mangal on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

When the Angrezis left India, they left behind many institutions. One is the English law. For reasons of natural evolution, a lack of understanding of the original intent (for which the law came into vogue), political expediency, desire on the part of the police to play lords of the society, and also the Indian mis-interpretation of the English language, much has changed in the Indian use of what was originally the English law. One such evolved feature is the meaning of what is cognizable and what is not. The English law considered very serious crimes as requiring police action before anyone had time to approach a magistrate/judge for an arrest warrant. Surely the police could not let a murderer escape right in front of their eyes just because an arrest warrant was not available. For non-serious crimes, such a privilege was not available to the police. This included thieving. Reason: police are not judges. Only a judge can declare if someone really was a criminal or not. But the Indian system has left the interpretation of the term cognizable, it seems, not just to the police, but also to the local thugs who love to play the role of the police – so long as alleged thieves are weaker sections of the society. The power of the local thugs comes from the convoluted adaptation of the English law into the Section 43 of the (Indian) Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. The local thugs are not interested in the well-being of the society. The section 43 of the code gives the local thugs an official permission to get a piece of the bribe pie. Hence the love to arrest the cattle thieves.
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2016/08/12 at 5:21 am
From Rob Stan, Udupi / US on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

In India in general and Karnataka in particular what is required is to eradicate protein deficiency. This can be done if piggery is done in mass scale in industry scale in hygienic way. This way the cost of production is reduced and people get meat at cheaper price. People like pork more than beef as it is easy to consume and tasty and with convection, conventional grill and barbecue, eating fat can be avoided so that it doesn’t lead to heart and other lifestyle diseases.
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2016/08/12 at 4:29 am
From Krishna on Bhaksar Shetty’s murder another example of Tandoor murder -advocate Shantharam Shetty

The story created about the disposal of body by Navaneeth is 100% bogus. Police will never be able find any evidence about the crime from his narrated explanation. This story was well prepared before the crime. Until and unless they find the body no one can believe that person is dead. Who knows Bhaskar shetty may be still alive kept in some undisclosed captivity somewhere. Police are treating both mother and son with top most dignity. The way in which she presented at the court looks like she must have gone to a beauty parlor just before appearing court. Ultimately this case is more or less like Sunanda Pushkar’s death. Police will never be able to solve. Both mother and son likely to be free birds in another couple of years
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2016/08/12 at 4:23 am
From Original R.Pai on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

My heart goes out for those cows slaughtered in thousands on daily basis for ‘naalige chapala’. We all know who is behind stealing cows, illegal trafficking and slaughtering. Let me just say – they don’t have any religion!! Makes sense? wink, wink.. On the other hand, Hindus also need to be honest. Overwhelming majority of hindu farmers sell their cows to ‘agents’ who in turn sell those cows to those involved in this illegal activities. If cow is a ‘go-maata’, then show it in action and stop treating those cows as expendable assets. We have artificially created a huge population of cows in the name of ‘ksheera kraanti’ (dairy revolution). If people are serious about protecting cows, then we need to cut down on our usage of dairy products.
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2016/08/12 at 3:29 am

From Praveen on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

We all know is behind stealing cows, illegal trafficking and slaughtering. … they don’t have any religion…- Murudu Joker RampaNNA from Yumreeka Regarding slaughtering – LEGALLY, of course, this should be an eye-opener for our numero-uno Gau Rakshak from Yumreeka: Hmmmm.. I wonder what happened to the slogan – “Ambaa is our Moddha and we will kill any Moddha who kills our Ambaa”? Just hype and lip-service, eh? 🙂 Say, do the names Satish & Atul Sabharwal, Sunil Kapoor, Madan Abott and AS Bindra ring a bell? You are right!”They don’t have any religion”. Makes PERFECT sense ya RampaNNA. 🙂 I wonder how the Beef Jokers Party LITERALLY manages to churn out such ‘geniuses’ on such a regular basis. Oh, I get it – the ‘MACK’ in India drive of our beloved Pradhana Sevaka. 🙂
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2016/08/12 at 12:32 pm

From Praveen on Send Indian Army to Karnataka to Protect Cows - Sharan Pumpwell

Due apologies, ya, Rampa. The correct link is: Happy watching.
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2016/08/12 at 8:33 pm

From Original R.Pai on Niranjan Bhat's father and driver Remanded Judicial Custody till Aug 24

So…the judicial custody for ‘amma-maga’ team who allegedly killed Mr.Shetty ends on Aug 12th. But, some raaghavendra and Srinivasa Bhatta will be in judicial custody till Aug 24th. Our police are better than Scotland Yard!!
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2016/08/12 at 3:09 am
From Original R.Pai on Ear-stud Stuck in Gut - Niranjan Bhat shifted to another Hospital for Treatment ?

Cops should have approached Mangalore Vimaana Nildaana officials for help. Thanks to geniuses from Kasaragode – MIA officials have good experience in retrieving gold from various corners inside human body!! LOL LOL
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2016/08/12 at 3:00 am

From Praveen on Ear-stud Stuck in Gut - Niranjan Bhat shifted to another Hospital for Treatment ?

MIA officials have good experience in retrieving gold from various corners inside human body!! Lol Lol. – Yumreeki sleuth.. Don’t be so modest pyare Rampuji. Don’t forget that the MIA officials get on the hotline to you in Yumreeka, and ask you to ‘sniff’ out gold stuffed in various orifices even as those morons collect their boarding passes at the Dubai Airport. Else, how would they know where to look to ‘retrieve’ the bhangara from? They can’t be ‘bhayangara leckky yevverytime’ you see! 🙂 Due credit should be given to you, sir. 🙂
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2016/08/12 at 12:07 pm

From Glen Fernandes on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

Looks like a reasonable request. I had to go to school after mass and celebrations when I was young. I used to not go to school sometimes to attend this feast which is very important feat for Catholics and Christians. People making funny comments here literally are talking just for the heck of it !
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2016/08/12 at 2:31 am
From Original r.pai on Kerala Man On Emirates Plane When It Crash-Landed Wins $1 Million Lottery

Bhayangara lukk….smiles
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2016/08/11 at 10:46 pm
From Anand Dsilva on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

The matter is silly. This feast is celebrated dearly in Mangalore. It is already sort of holiday for everybody. Asking Govt for entire state looks like we are lazy people and will invite criticism. Hindus love and respect Christians and they understand our festivals well. If exams are kept on that particular day then if we politely request them to adjust dates I don’t think anyone will refuse. This festival is celebrated since generations and everyone is a part of this joyous occasion.
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2016/08/11 at 9:27 pm
From Original r.pai on K T Balakrishna takes charge as new SP of Udupi

It appears as if these officials keep getting transferred even before they fully unpack their personal belongings and settle. How can they be effective if they are not even allowed to get familiar with new assignment? Oh well, another illogical thing from third world country!
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2016/08/11 at 8:41 pm
From Praveen on Mattar R Hegde denies commenting over representing accused in Bhaskar Shetty murder case

“I have 14 degrees.” – Mr. Nelson narrating a joke Lol! In the same vein, our Go Rakshak from Yumreeka, has a whole ‘herd’ of degrees. 🙂
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2016/08/11 at 8:41 pm
From Praveen on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

This is getting to be RIDICULOUS! Agreed, Monti Fest is a great festival for the Christians of Coastal Karnataka. But then, there should be a limit on demands!
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2016/08/11 at 4:09 pm

From Glen Fernandes on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

While a lot of bogus feats and politicians bdays have been declared state and national holidays! You are finding this holiday request, which is an actual feast at a single proposed day ridiculous ! Did u just learn the word ridiculous and use it for the first time Praveen !
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2016/08/12 at 4:08 am

From Praveen on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

Did you just learn the word ridiculous and use it for the first time Praveen ! – Some Glendo Fernando who uses an ‘!’ mark when he asks me a pointed q. Oh well, Glendo Fernando, For the purpose of clarity and avoidance of doubt, could you please define “bogus feats and politicians bdays”? Probably then, you and I could have a decent conversation out here. Go ahead, and no matter what you do, please don’t wait for the coming New Year to respond! 🙂 Regarding your query – “did you just learn the word ridiculous and use it for the first time Praveen ! (sic)”, well, from your knee-jerk response and asinine query, am I to presume that you were probably dribbling FAREX down your dimpled chin and bib – as it was spooned down your maw, and that too at a time when I was in college or working, for me NOT to know about it? You see, Glendo baba, it starts with “requests” for public state hols. Later, it escalates to Natl. hols. Then, they become DEMANDS! Idiots take a cue from it and demand a separate state. Other MORONS want a separate COUNTRY! Please take a cue from Mr. Nelsons response to this particular issue. Over to you, sir Glen.
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2016/08/12 at 2:35 pm

From Nelson Lewis on Mahesh Bhatt casts 10-year-old as lead for new show

I am not carried away by most Hollywood films, which lacks creativity, story, imagination, etc. and are meant for the masses and not for astute viewers. Naseeruddin Shah was very right when he said that Rajesh Khanna was not a great star. His best films were Anand and Aradhana and others were just run-of-the-mill stuff. Since India is an excessively populated country having audiences in millions to watch Bollywood movies and cricket, they have become celebrities making monies. This leaves talented stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Amol Palekar, Nandita Das and other creative stars with limited scope and options and they are forced to act in foreign films. For me, Dilip Kumar is the King of Bollywood and even in his younger days, he was media shy.
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2016/08/11 at 3:18 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Mattar R Hegde denies commenting over representing accused in Bhaskar Shetty murder case

This is a fictional joke and I am narrating it just for fun and nothing else. I recall that this was narrated to me by a maternal uncle many years ago and he served over 40 years in one of Bombay’s leading film theatres which, at one time, was owned by Warner Brothers and, then, their theatre’s restaurant and pastry outlet was so famous that some guests living in the Taj Mahal Hotel (the only five star hotel in Bombay then), used to have meals and snacks there. He was older by two years to Dilip Kumar and had his looks. He was a Manager there and many Bollywood stars and other celebrities and well-oiled-and-heeled people would come to his office. Once I saw there, when Shashi Kapoor entered. However, he met all this people like any normal soul and there was no sudden getting up from his chair and saying, “I am very privileged and happy to meet you. Would you like to have something garam, naram or thanda?” He told me many interesting things, whenever he visited my place and some of them are imprinted on my hard disk. This what he told me: “About 50 years ago, a Shetty restauratuer had told a match-maker to look for suitable matches for his daughter of marriageable age for short-list-listing and final selection, as she was a ravishing beauty and promised the match-maker that if he successfully performed the assignment, he would be given generous compensation, including good food, kori-rotti and booze (well those days it was moonshine stuff, because there was prohibition in India). One has to remember that those days if a man was considered to be highly educated, it meant he was B.A. or B.Com. or B.E. or B.Sc. and if he was a lawyer, then he had done his LL.B. To study Chartered and Accountancy and Company Secretaryship, they would go to England (and it could not be done in India). After sometime, the match-maker came to the restaurateur and told him, “I have good news that will leave you immensely pleased. The restauratuer told the match-maker, “Please tell me. Tell me fast …..” The match-maker said, “I have found a very good match for your daughter. The young man has a good job in a bank and has two degrees.” The man gave a sarcastic laugh and said that, “So what, if he has two degrees. I have 14 degrees.” In short, most Shettys’ wealth those days comprised mostly restaurants (and these restaurants were his degrees), besides agricultural lands, gold and houses. Those days, the more the restaurants a Shetty owned, his social and financial status was on a higher plane.
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2016/08/11 at 2:25 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Mattar R Hegde denies commenting over representing accused in Bhaskar Shetty murder case

Every person who has been convicted has a right to be defended by a lawyer of his choice if he can afford it or one appointed by the Court (in the event he cannot bear the legal fees). No group should threaten any lawyer wanting to represent the accused. Th is is is goondaism and dadagiri at its best. I completely agree with the views expressed by Original R. Pai and I do not want someone to accuse us of being members of the “SELF-ADMIRING CLUB,” which not true, because we have differing views, but prefer to adopt a “live-and-let-live,” because we do not wish to do kusti in a akhada. In fact, I do not have his email or contact details.
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2016/08/11 at 1:44 pm
From Bharat Narayan on Catholics want 'Monti Fest' declared a State Holiday

We want weekly holidays on Thurdays…. Kindly government make note
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2016/08/11 at 1:30 pm
From Original R.Pai on Intel Inside, Garbage Outside! Intel owes BBMP Rs 34Cr in Taxes

This is exactly why India continues to be a third world country. Is this how any mature, responsible society deals with property tax issue? What’s the point of having judiciary system if this is how our officials can bully reputed business houses into paying money? I am not here to defend Intel. In fact, most of these multi-national companies are known for avoiding taxes using various loopholes. But this is not the way to deal with those issues. This proves how Indian authorities, leadership and public lack a sense of maturity in handling these conflicts in a professional way!!
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2016/08/11 at 7:55 am
From Original R.Pai on Mahesh Bhatt casts 10-year-old as lead for new show

Only hype!! Nobody cares.
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2016/08/11 at 7:41 am
From Original R.Pai on Indian shuttlers eyeing multiple medals at Rio

Well, so far Indian team has scored one big ZERO!!! Let’s hope that some of these guys get a few medals and help us avoid a total humiliation!!!
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2016/08/11 at 7:36 am
From Original R.Pai on ಭಾರತೀಯ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿಯ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರೋತ್ಸವ

I wouldn’t be surprised if BJP is the only party willing to celebrate Independence day!! Other (fake) ‘secular’ political parties may choose not to offend certain minority groups with images of ‘bharat maata’ and vande mataram songs. After all, vote banks are more important than country or survival.
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2016/08/11 at 7:26 am

From Praveen on ಭಾರತೀಯ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿಯ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರೋತ್ಸವ

I guess I HAVE to agree with you here. You see, I can STILL remember our beloved BJP Kadengodlu Shankara Bhattre (KSB), looking quite forlorn and downcast as usual, hoisting our Indian flag in Kazakhstan, with some Two & a Half (ruddare ya, Rampa) in tow. And I guess he did the same thing in Luanda – Angola, too to commemorate Indian independence. I didn’t see a single Cong (I), or CPI(M) or SP or DMK etc party member doing the same in lands far far away from our dearest Akhanda Bharatha (a 3rd world country). 😉 Your analytical prowesses are top-notch as usual. Ahem! 😉 Congrats. 🙂
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2016/08/11 at 3:23 pm

From Original R.Pai on Mattar R Hegde denies commenting over representing accused in Bhaskar Shetty murder case

“On Tuesday, Bunt leaders had strongly demanded that no one should represent the accused in Bhaskat Shetty murder case…” – report. Demanded?? I really hope that those who killed Bhaskar Shetty rot in hell. I have no sympathy for them. But, we can’t deny them a fair trial. How can these ‘leaders’ put forward such a regressive demand? They should probably move to North Korea!!
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2016/08/11 at 7:20 am
From Original R.Pai on Police arrest Niranjan Bhat’s father and driver for destroying evidence

Niranjana Bhatta, his father Krishna Bhatta and driver Raaghavendra can join amma-maga in police custody for another round of ‘homa’!!! Disgusting people!!!
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2016/08/11 at 7:15 am
From Original R.Pai on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

Joker Praveena Pinto has managed to restore his internet connection after a few weeks of living offline!! Well, congratulations on his first salary at Pilikula. But, his old habit of responding with unrelated topic hasn’t changed. This report is on Olympics and he responds with some local ‘beef’ politics. As the kannada saying goes – ‘huttu guna ghatta ….”
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2016/08/11 at 7:11 am

From Praveen on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

Well, congratulations on his first salary at Pilikula. – Yumreeki ThyampaNNA Ayyo, ThyampaNNA, I gave you a month ALONE out here in order to to allow you to dry-up so that your hallucinations would go away for good. Unfortunately, my best intention thus far has gone in vain. But then, what the heck? I have TRULY missed your jokes (such as – “restore his internet connection, first salary at Pilikula, unrelated topics” etc. All I can sing is – May we have MANY more (jokes). Attaboy, Rampa.
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2016/08/11 at 10:41 am

From Nelson Lewis on Ear-stud Stuck in Gut - Niranjan Bhat shifted to another Hospital for Treatment ?

Mr. Praveen Pinto, I welcome you from Sabbatical leave and I, for sure, missed your absence. I hope you had a good vacation and a rollicking time. As regards Niranjan Bhat swallowing the diamond ring and ear studs to commit suicide, he may be a bit sophisticated in his ways. If he had a stud prickled on his belly button, then he may have also pricked some in strategic places. I personally feel that the cops may have administered laxatives and plenty of bananas for him to purge the items that he had swallowed.
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2016/08/10 at 10:58 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

The word is out that Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza are both not going to play together in women doubles. It is reported that both are going to play the women’s doubles with different partners. Best of luck to both of them. I wonder if Sania Mirza will get a better partner than Martina Hingis though the latter, considering her age, may not be as athletic as she used to be in her prime.
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2016/08/10 at 10:47 pm
From Praveen on Ear-stud Stuck in Gut - Niranjan Bhat shifted to another Hospital for Treatment ?

What a dolt! Are there no better ways to commit suicide?
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2016/08/10 at 8:33 pm
From vibha on Digging Never Stops on City's Newly Made Roads

complain online on janahita www.mrc.gov.in or send email.
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2016/08/10 at 1:07 pm
From Max E Rasquinha on Adopted Son's Abuse, Alice D'Souza Suffered and Died

Cannot understand how our dear “Allibhai” ended her life with so much of sufferings. She came from a very decent family of Regos at Falnir and was married to a very elite family of Lalbagh. I know them very well because I was there for their grand wedding and their happy married life. It is sad that in spite of all the wealth and material strength, she was victimized with various ill-treatments and ended her life with misery. May God help her to rest in peace.
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2016/08/10 at 8:02 am
From Joe D'Souza on BJP Stages Protest against Failure of Congress Govt

What Roopa Bangera said about launching new Projects for Publicity is correct. Look at those Banners with faces of MLA and MLC and fake show off Corporators. For example: look at the waste of money near Bendoor Church and St Theresa School. I have requested the concerned persons regarding a footpath where accidents took place and Little Children were walking in the middle of the road. How smart these people are, instead of Cement Slabs to cover the dangerous gutter and making a footpath, they have fitted Galvanized Iron Pipes railing. Then Children started walking further away in the middle of the road. After spending Lakhs of Rupees, now they have removed this Pipe Railing and cover the gutter with slabs. Mangalore was Smart City in EARLY DAYS and now becoming stupid due to Corruption. Mr Alfie shows the Smart City through His Articles with Photos to proves the Smartness.
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2016/08/09 at 8:24 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

Pakistan has sent a six member team, all wild card entries, which means they are not those based and playing in and for Pakistan, but people of Pakistani origin residing and settled abroad. These wild card entries did not have any elimination or qualifying rounds to shortlist and represent Pakistan at Rio Olympics. Forget about their rankings in respective sports. Such is the pathetic situation. They will be accompanied by a 10 member administrative staff who, as per one ex-player, have accompanied earlier contingents and, once there, they will have a good time, fun and frolic and buy medicines, balms, creams for niggles and aches.
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2016/08/09 at 3:33 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

I fail to understand why does the government select ex-sportsmen who have not participated in Olympics as Brand Ambassadors, rather than Sachin Tendulkar, who is from cricket – certainly not an Olympic or international sport. Again, why Salman Khan? What has Bollywood to do with Olympics. Secondly, he is facing criminal litigations for reckless driving and hunting black bucks and has been able to escape punishment due to being filthy rich and bribing witnesses.
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2016/08/09 at 1:49 pm

From Praveen on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

Again, why Salman Khan? – Mr. Nelson Sir, when compared to that 50+ zero who thinks he is getting younger in age as days go by, I think there are more pressing issues in India. Numero uno among them is this bunch of hooligans who pass themselves off as ‘Gau Rakshaks’ and literally terrorize people. Here, take a look and tell me what you think of these vigilantes. www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/four-stomachs-to-fill/296662 ————————————————————————— I also wonder what out Yumreeki Gau Rakshak from Yumreeka – has to say to this. And hey, those Murudu statues asked me to convey you their best wishes with prayers for your continual peace of mind. 😉 Hope you don’t mind. Ahem! 🙂 So, Mr. Nelson, compared to the crap happening in India, is an Olympic medal of any significance? Oh, if there were to be some ‘sport’ such as say….. err…. beating the bejesus outta some poor dalits for ‘intolerance’ towards ‘Amba Mata’, etc.. I’m quite positive that our lads from Gujarat, all the cow-belt states etc would bring us EVERY Gold medal in EVERY weight category.
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2016/08/10 at 3:03 pm

From M.N.Kamath on Nalsar University of Law Awards Ph.D. to Vasundhara Kamath

Congrats to Chi Vasundara. —- Narasimha Kamath
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2016/08/09 at 1:44 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

I wish the teenage gymnast, Deepa Karmakar, all the best. May she return to India with a medal, preferably gold.
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2016/08/09 at 1:31 pm
From Vinay on BJP Stages Protest against Failure of Congress Govt

What good have you done to mangalore by having your MP Mr.Kateel.. No matter its BJP or Congress.. All are same when they are in power… Common man will have no difference in his way of living…. Same costs same roads same traffic when Congress is in power and same when BJP is in power. Kannakatt da protest malpodchi …
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2016/08/09 at 1:08 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

Pursuant to my observations about Sania Mirza, she and her partner are out of the opening game of the mixed double at Rio. Sania Mirza has an attitude probem and suffers from a superiority complex, which has been aggravated by the government, sports authorities, corporate houses and general public by raising her to the sky and pampering her. She feels that she has done (and continues to do) a favour to India by sometimes winning in doubles and her partner is Martina Hingis, a sports person with incredible and impeccable credentials. She is not doing any favour for the country (because she is not playing for free) and she has been compensated umpteen times her real worth. In fact, the very day she married Shoaib Malik, she should have been eased out and, if Pakistan desired, she could have represented that country. By marrying a Pakistan, her loyalties are dubious and she has her feet in two boats.
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2016/08/09 at 2:39 am
From Mahabaleshwar on Udupi: Relaxation proposed for 6 districts on 9/11 – Pramod Madhwaraj

After April 2 is there any update information regarding 9/11 Karnataka Gram panchayat act?
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2016/08/08 at 5:34 pm
From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you U. Richard for taking time to compile excerpts from our conversation and penning down a beautiful article.
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2016/08/08 at 4:54 pm
From sam on Jet Airways Introduces Daily Service between Mangaluru - Sharjah

Dear Jet CEO, please start Dammam-Mangalore direct flight (not Dammam-mum-Mlr transit) to stop the horrible and useless service of air India express. Which says budgeted flight but price is like Lufthansa airways…no proper meal serve…its a shame to travel this flight as a NRI (only advantage direct to Mangalore to save the time). Dear Govt. official please stop the service of Air India express of Dammam-Mangalore if you cannot provide an alternative like Saudia, or jet or any other private airlines to provide better and quality service to the people who spend hard earned money buy costly ticket with poor service to reach their destination.
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2016/08/08 at 10:31 am
From Dr. Anil Kumar Grover on Rare Five Chamber Heart successfully Operated Upon at A J Hospital

Yeomen service to great cause by Team “Children Heart Center” at AJ Hospital, Mangalore. Speedy Recovery for child and ‘Greater Successive Successes ‘ wished for Surgical Team !
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2016/08/08 at 6:36 am
From Roy on 'We Never Forced Kids To Learn Arabic'- Headmaster Braggs

The RSS/BJP has organized gangs of hooligans across India to polarize the country along religious lines and set Indian against India. The school administration ought to have known that Hindutva gangs are waiting for the opportunity to provoke communal mischief. Any school which plans to teach Arabic or Urdu should plan for suitable remedies against hooligans.
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2016/08/08 at 3:08 am
From Original R.Pai on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

Very good observations by Nelson Lewis on a highly overrated ‘star’ from Hyderabad and her husband from a neighboring country. Nelson is also 100% right in his observations on a specific group and the bad habit of mixing religion into everything!!! It doesn’t really take a rocket scientist to see this reality. But it takes courage and honesty to admit these facts. This is precisely why our ‘journalists’ in ‘media’ never utter a word on these topics while reserving all of their fake-anger and fake-outrage only on Hindu groups.
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2016/08/08 at 2:19 am
From Jessie Dsa on Tribute to Johnson D'Souza

Thanks Jovita, Mr. well wisher of youngsters and Janet suares. ….for supporting my ideas and Article. Hope someone will do something to save our young generation from these 2 wheeler accidents. I too agree that parents should think about buying small cars than giving children bikes which has no safety at all.
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2016/08/07 at 6:27 pm
From Roshni Mendonca on Valentine Fernandes is 'Miss Exotic Beauty' in NZ

Nice article..Congratulations Valentine.
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2016/08/07 at 5:05 pm
From Original R.Pai on Six Youth Caught Smoking Ganja in City

o….six jobless youth were getting high smoking ganja. What’s wrong with it? Police should focus on more important things. You can stand anywhere in mangaluru city and find 10 illegal things within 10 mins. Police ignore all those things and focus on these victim less crime?
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2016/08/07 at 4:43 am
From Janet suares on Tribute to Johnson D'Souza

Really nice article. May his soul rest in peace. Our sincere request is to drive safe. Keep safe distance.
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2016/08/07 at 1:18 am
From Janet suares on Two women from Tamilnadu arrested in Theft case

Thanks to our police team. Punish those ladies.
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2016/08/07 at 1:10 am
From Janet suares on Tulu Language and Codewords Saved my life - Kidnapped Victim Richard

Thank God he came back safely.
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2016/08/07 at 1:08 am
From Well wisher of youngsters on Tribute to Johnson D'Souza

Dear Ms Jessy Dsa Very touching article and I join you in sharing pain of Johnson Dsouza’s family and my condolences too. We see too many youngsters are dying due to mostly road accidents and other disasters. However, no one gives a thought why this is the case in India, like other third world countries. I read a lot of comments from readers when such disasters happen, mostly blaming officials and ministers. They may be responsible to some extent by not maintaining proper infrastructure. But problem is very different and most of community members do not address or fail to address so as the parents. Even though the two wheeler driver thinks he or she is best and safe drivers, the issue is other road user may not. There is no concept of safety, legal implications of unsafe driving, poor roads, risk taking attitude among youngsters and so on. The list is long and will go on. I myself has survived several motor bike accidents during my younger days in 1980s in India, I get nightmares about this. Now looking back, it is the same confounding factors as above I mentioned in my response and problem is even worst because of tremendous increase in vehicle density without proportionate increase in roads and infrastructure. The only message I give to parents, please discourage your young child using 2 wheeler and at least buy them second hand car which is not too different in cost in comparison to bikes but car comes with at least some safety. Finally, I wish to say when ever I come on holidays to my village, I either walk for short distance or go by KSRTC for long travel which is relatively safe. I hope I gave some safety message to parents like me and hopefully less youngsters loose their life in bike accidents. RIP Johnson. My prayers to you and your family.
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2016/08/07 at 12:06 am
From Original R.Pai on Tulu Language and Codewords Saved my life - Kidnapped Victim Richard

Really glad to see that kidnapped victim is safely back with his family. Some areas in India are filled with criminal elements. I wish our media, political parties and police had the courage to expose these elements. Be it Bharatpur or Kasaragodu!!
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2016/08/06 at 10:20 pm
From Jay on Tulu Language and Codewords Saved my life - Kidnapped Victim Richard

Pleased to note that you are back home safe and sound. A big thank you to ALL those who helped secure his release.
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2016/08/06 at 9:30 pm
From Max and Jessie Rasquinha on 15 Cement Sculptures to Enrich Kalaangann Campus

Wherever we travelled, all over the world, we have always boasted with many others whom we acquainted with that in addition to all the Intellectual, Cultural, Social and Economical growth of our dear home town, Mangalore we also have a PERFORMING ART CENTER in the very heart of our City in addition to Museums, Parks and Recreation Centers and also Libraries. We also proudly boasted that in Mangalore we also have an old established foundation of Rotarians, Lions as well as Toastmasters. Needless to say, Mangalore is also extremely proud of the contribution from the Catholic Priests and Nuns who came to Mangalore as Missionaries from Europe during the 19th Century and established themselves well for the benefit of Mangalore. “KALA-ANGANN” is our very dear Performing Art Center of Mangalore. Gurkhar Eric Ozario took us to the lovely spot via Kulshekhar and proudly displayed to us his short term and long term vision to this serene country-side spot where the facility displayed hundreds of theatrical and cultural performances for so many decades. Shriman Louie Pinto and few others have also been the “Shining Stars” of Kala-Angann who have changed the outlook of Mangalore. While it is nice to watch and witness the glory of Mangalore, we do admit that we have given very little to the Society that we belong so dearly. We have to do something sooner or later, but meanwhile our fond tributes are extended to all those that have contributed selflessly for the success of Kala Angann. May God help each and everyone, and we have already noted a “must” visit to Kalangann and witness the 15 sculprtures that have been so thoughtfully chosen by Shriman Eric Ozario and his team. God bless.
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2016/08/06 at 5:25 pm
From Nelson Lewis on 'We'll Force St Thomas School to Teach Bhagavad Gita' - SRS

Intellectually, these members of the Shree Rama Sene are no different from the rabbple rousers that one comes across in Pakistan and these sort of people are barriers and impediments for progress in this 21st century. I wonder if any of these six members shown in the photos have travelled abroad and seen the progress the countries have achieved and how people live? They may have travelled to some places in Dakhina Kannada or in Karnataka, doing goondagiri and if they manage to extract money by force or through illegal activities, then they are happy to have chicken tikka or kori rotti and wash it down with beer. I am confident that the Catholic schools must have taken due permission from the State’s educational authorities and who are these SRS goons to dictate terms. Teaching of Arabic is optional and any expatriate working in Gulf knowing to speak and write Arabic fluently, has an added qualification and commands or can demand a better pay package, because he can double as an interpreter. Even in India, if one knows Arabic, his services can be utilised by Indian companies to write to governments and companies in Gulf and elsewhere for winning business orders and enhancing business. There was Bahrain’s ex-Labour & Social Affairs Minister, who while studying for B.Com. in Poona, earned Rs. 40,000 per month simply by helping companies to communicate with organisations in Bahrain on all issues. The government should come heavily on these rabble rousers.
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2016/08/06 at 3:35 pm
From THERESA LOBO on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

Sad Incident. May his soul Rest in Peace. May God give strength and courage to his family to bear this loss.
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2016/08/06 at 3:28 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Indian tennis stars hoping to rise at Rio

I have been observing Sania Mirza’s tennis career from the time the media created hype and hoopla by entry into tennis single. Prime Minister and Sports Minister permitted her in their offices. Politicians, corporate houses, sports loving public, etc., instead of having the patience to wait, watch and see how she fares in singles, raised her to the sky. She has been given land, money, awards and generous dose of accolades. If my memory serves me right, when she was still a teenager, a corporate house or some institution had roped her in to speak on safe sex. Does it not sound stupid and farcical, why a celebrity sportsperson who was still in her teens being roped in to speak about safe sex? She continued representing India in tennis and earning pots of money by cashing in on the stupidity of the sports authorities and powers-that-be who failed to realize that this lady was playing singles and perpetually losing out in first, second or third rounds and never surviving till the finals to win the cup or atleast end as a runner up. Then, she played a wise tactical move by not playing singles from thence and started playing mixed doubles or doubles by pairing with accomplished stars. In female doubles, she partnered with a highly accomplished star who has left her footprints in the single games, namely Martina Hingis and she (Sania Mirza) acts as she is a doubles No. 1, without revealing the facts thst it ie Martina Hingis, who is instrumental in winning (and not she, who has a perpetual failure in singles). Martina Hingis has spent 209 weeks as World’s No. 1 in Single competitions and has won five grand slam titles, apart from her achievements in doubles and mixed doubles. With such impeccable records, Sania Mirza is not a comparison and a mere shadow. From 2003, until Sania Mirza’s retirement from singles in 2013, she peaked to No. 27 (in 2007). She was nowhere at the top in singles, which really matters. She displayed her loyalty by marrying a Pakistani cricketer, Shoaib Malik, who, if I recall correctly, when India defeated Pakistan in T20, probably in September 2007 and was called up to say a few words and he began by saying, “First, let me congratulate the Pakistani team and their compatriots across the border on a great performance – just one shot in the end made the difference in a game which could have gone either way. Let me also state that I have the greatest respect for Islam, as for any religion, and harbour no ill-will towards Pakistan or Pakistanis,” and then then he went on to answer the interviewer’s queries. With such mentalities that most Pakistanis harbour (rather than having an open-mind), their country has become a factory and haven for terrorists, a nationalilty that can lie through their teeth and has sunk into abysmal depths. When one is playing a game, when there is one winner and a loser (or losers), it should be played in a true spirit, without dragging religion into it. Sania Mirza puts on a Western accent, suffers from attitude problem and is arrogant. I highly admire Saina Nehwal, a fellow Hyderabadi, who has created a storm in the world of badminton by being World No. 1 on a number of occasions, but none of our powers-that-be have given her due recognition.
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2016/08/06 at 2:24 pm
From NN on SRS demands to withdraw cases filed in Bondanthila St Thomas School Incident

Every schools must offer students to learn Arabic language. They should also offer to teach Quran, Bible, Bhagavath Geetha or any other religious teachings, if the enough students are interested. Criminal intimidation by communal organizations should be dealt with Goonda Act. Let these Sene start their own schools and teach the students whatever they like. Leave others alone.
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2016/08/06 at 11:35 am
From Original R.Pai on 'We'll Force St Thomas School to Teach Bhagavad Gita' - SRS

Teaching Arabic language is not as same as teaching religious books. Arabic is a language while Bhagavad geeta is a religious book. These geniuses don’t know what they are talking about. As far as I know, schools have all the rights to teach Arabic language if it is optional to students. Opposing Arabic language simply because it is widely spoken by Muslims is pure bigotry. This is similar to religious bigotry shown by Muslim and Catholic groups when they oppose Yoga and Samskrutam. True secular, rational people will reject all types of bigotry!!
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2016/08/06 at 6:08 am
From Original R.Pai on SRS demands to withdraw cases filed in Bondanthila St Thomas School Incident

These idiots don’t know how they don’t have any right to step into a private property without any permission. They could have asked for permission before barging into school campus!! This is hilarious.
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2016/08/06 at 5:54 am
From IQBAL on KSCC Helps to Repatriate bodies of 3 Indians to Home Town

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club(KSCC) in the Gulf for the service of Indians without the barrier of cast, religion, region or colour. This makes the difference between Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club and others. Congratulations KSCC and deepest condolences for the families of deceased.
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2016/08/06 at 12:28 am
From Nelson Lewis on Ammu, Brown Boy with Green Eyes

Nice story. Quite interesting, gripping and full of mystery. Keep on writing.
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2016/08/05 at 7:53 pm
From Jovita Dsa on Tribute to Johnson D'Souza

Beautiful article. Beautifully written. It is indeed sad that these days the older generation bury the younger generation and life moves on as usual. We always think someone has to change the city, the rules, the roads,etc and probably each one of us is waiting for someone else to initiate the process of change without understanding that the change must start fromy us as an individual. God bless India.
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2016/08/05 at 7:45 pm
From Nelson Lewis on China: Is it A Threat to Neighbours and the World?

Dear Mr. Kariuki, Nice to read your comments to my write-up which had appeared on 27.01,2016. I am happy you liked my write up. From your name, you do not appear to be an Indian or anyone hailing from the subcontinent. Could you please let me know which country’s national are you? My wild guess is that you are from one of the countries from Africa. With best wishes, Nelson Lewis
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2016/08/05 at 6:59 pm
From RK on SRS demands to withdraw cases filed in Bondanthila St Thomas School Incident

St Thomas school does not need such students in the school.
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2016/08/05 at 6:12 pm
From Rob Stan, Udupi, US on No More AC Chair Car on M'luru-Madgaon Express

Thanks Alfie. I have traveled once in Rajdhani from Calicut to Udupi after landing from Air-India-Express from Abu Dhabi when I was working there before coming here. The journey was good except that the catering person was bugging me after coming to know that I’m coming from gulf. I was feeling embarrassed since everyone was looking at me. He actually wanted money and whatever I was giving was not enough for him. I have also traveled once on Mangalore-Madgaon Express since I had to catch this train up to Udupi, since I could get ticket only up to Goa from Mumbai.
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2016/08/05 at 11:17 am
From Richard Thomas on Digging Never Stops on City's Newly Made Roads

Dear Alfie, You have lived abroad so many years, that it is hard for you to comprehend why straight forward projects such as roads, footpaths, and drainage are not engineered and constructed once and for all properly. You have written so many articles, so many times, and yet the so called Kudla people seem not to care and change. So what ails them? In my opinion, If everything was done to the ”T”, you would not find the people in authority to be millionaires with their government salaries. Why don’t you get this? Without construction and reconstruction where would the money flow from? It’s an Indian phenomenon and happens in all states and cities in India. You must learn the Prayer of Serenity – To accept what YOU cannot change, and to change what YOU can.
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2016/08/05 at 10:45 am
From Alfie (Author) on No More AC Chair Car on M'luru-Madgaon Express

In response to the comment posted by Rob Stan-Udupi/USA, I just want to clarify that ” Rajdhani Express has service from Mangaluru to Madgaon only on Wed, Fri and Sat, on its route from Thiruvananthapura Central station-Kerala to Hazrath Nizamuddin Station-Delhi. Already there are 17-18 coaches, I am not sure more coaches can be added-probably that’s the limit. Since the train is fully air-conditioned and fast, travelers prefer to ride the Rajdhani.
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2016/08/05 at 9:52 am
From Original R.Pai on Digging Never Stops on City's Newly Made Roads

One thing is very clear – local MLA has nothing to do with this problem. Smart city filled with smart people and leaders!!
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2016/08/05 at 7:50 am
From Original R.Pai on CCB police seize 51 kg Ganja, one arrested

Another genius from Kasaragodu busy showing his talent!! What a disgrace!! I am all for legalization of these drugs. But I can’t help but notice overwhelming involvement of one community in illegal activities!! Go to Kasaragodu-kannuru area and see all those big, beautiful houses!! You think they are all hard working doctors, engineers and CEOs? Yes, right!! I am still waiting for one honest journalist to show some courage and address this topic. Oh well…
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2016/08/05 at 6:31 am
From Original R.Pai on Two arrested for Illegal Cattle trafficking, two escape

Disgusting to see how these innocent animals are abused on their way to nasty slaughter house!! What a shame for human race!!
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2016/08/05 at 6:22 am
From Rob Stan, Udupi, US on No More AC Chair Car on M'luru-Madgaon Express

Alfie, you said that it is difficult to get ticket in Rajdhani Express. Why not increase the A/C coaches in Rajdhani itself instead of having a different train since I see in the pictures that A/C coaches are full and the other coaches are empty. Does Rajdhani run everyday on Konkan route?
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2016/08/05 at 1:22 am
From Max and Jessie Rasquinha on Mangaluru a Very Important City to be Developed - Minister Baig

Development of a City can be focused in a ten-fold fashion. City such as Mangalore has already been established with the following broad-based parameters such as :- a) Education and Educational Institutions including Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Engineering. b) Sea Port and Air Port facility with an active network of Railways and Bus transportation c) Tourist attractions such as Temples, Basillicas, Mosques and many other historic sights d) Parks and Recreational spots. e) Most importantly, the people of all cultures, religions with a wide variety of disciplines. f) Shopping Centers, Restaurants, Hotels and several other Handicraft centers. All that Mangalore requires is good and broad roads, clean streets with daily garbage collections. City development creates increased Economic growth, appreciation of properties and attraction for people from all parts of India to visit and patronize our services. India is the only country where the population is ever growing with emerging new generations that will bring strength and vitality to our society. All of the above will bring more jobs to the City, more taxes to our treasury, and more progress in our vibrant community. It’s good for everybody. Let us therefore render more focus on new developments with the help of new technology so that our progress will move forward swiftly and satisfactorily, and the people will become the ultimate beneficieries. Thank you very much.
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2016/08/04 at 10:52 pm
From John D'Souza on Ammu, Brown Boy with Green Eyes

This story can be made into beautiful movie — very well written
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2016/08/04 at 5:45 pm
From Original R.Pai on Youth Paraded by Sangh Parivar activists for Alleged cattle theft

There are some ‘brave’ questions at the end of this report. While those questions are very valid, here is the problem that I have repeatedly pointed out – I don’t remember media asking similar questions on certain groups for forcing an unofficial ban on cartoons or any open discussion about the link between terrorism and certain ideology. We are not even allowed to express critical views on those groups. If a person is intellectually honest, he/she will equally oppose right wing goondagiri from all sides. Unfortunately media all over the world has miserably failed to uphold the true values of journalism. They attack Hindus in India, Jews in Israel and Christians in Europe/USA. This has resulted in growth of right wing politics – from sangha parivaara to PEGIDA and Donald Trump!!! PS: By the way, I am really glad that the poor calf was rescued and I truly hope that it lives for a long time!!
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2016/08/04 at 9:32 am
From Kariuki on China: Is it A Threat to Neighbours and the World?

That’s mind blowing. You guys are really informed.
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2016/08/04 at 2:46 am
From Jay on Over 10,000 Indian workers facing 'food crisis' in Saudi Arabia

SMR – “3 Million Indians of all faiths are working and happily living in Saudi Arabia” ???? Perhaps, they all could be happier if ALL faiths were allowed to construct their very own places of worship all over the kingdom, in particular Mecca & Medina? Why are only Christians are allowed some freedom inside Aramco camp?
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2016/08/03 at 9:41 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Over 10,000 Indian workers facing 'food crisis' in Saudi Arabia

To the best of my knowledge, no one lives happily in Saudi Arabia. Some expatriates live there, because they earn good money and the avenues to spend are limited. Others by skills, experience and qualifications, do not have the parameters to get good jobs or look for good jobs to brighten their future and so stick to the jobs they have. In case of western expatriates, they stay in Saudi Arabia as the money is good and during the two Eids, Christmas, New Year, etc. that come during the year, they go to Thailand, Philippines and other places for fun and frolic, especially those who are on single status employment contracts. Most western expatriates work for two to three years and then they quit either in quest of greener pastures or to settle down in their country. For a male, marrying is an expensive proposition which all Saudis cannot afford. So, they go to the Philippines and Thailand and marry there and set and finance small businesses for their spouses, so that they are self-employed. They visit them once in four months. In short, a normal Saudi’s motto is, “Cheap and best.” They even come to India’s Hyderabad to marry Muslim females and there are cases they have married underaged females and then take them to Saudi and some of them face torture and ill-treatment. There are two countries with no human rights at all: Saudi Arabia and North Korea. Today, with the oil prices having plummeted, Saudis are in a very bad shape. What else do they have to export? Maybe, the dates grown in the oasis of Al Hassa and they could export camel’s milk, either plain or favoured, in jazzy or neatly designed tetra-packs and plastic bottles. However, there should be takers for that stuff. There is no scope to export camel’s meat, as it is hard and tastes and smells awful. However, there is one who prefers to play the Abbas numbers, saying that life is fantastic in Saudi Arabia. Life is good in Saudi Arabia! My foot! Why will Saudis run around the world seeking fun and frolic? As per me, the best places amongst the Arabian Gulf countries are the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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2016/08/03 at 8:03 pm
From Sheikh on Over 10,000 Indian workers facing 'food crisis' in Saudi Arabia

Pointing out that about three million Indians including people from all faiths are working and living happily in Saudi Arabia, they said sacking of employees by some firms due to crisis is a rare case. “I do not know why media is portraying as if all Indians in Saudi Arabia are starving to death,” ? “Private firms in India like Kingfisher, Sahara and many others went bankrupt and their workers lost jobs. Has the Indian government given them jobs? “If the situation had been alarming for Indian workers, how come remittances sent by NRIs from the Kingdom is highest?” Does Indian mass media report the crisis in the same tone in west when fortune 500 companies sacked thousands of employee in short notice? If the condition is alarming why the employee didn’t ask for termination of contract and seek job back home instead of starving as reported by the media? Why is there no focus on the rising crime rates in the world especially in Western countries despite their huge law enforcing machinery and generally good economic conditions? Does it not point to the inefficiency of their law system and the prevalence of social conditions leading to crimes? Jai Hind
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2016/08/03 at 5:05 pm
From Sheikh on Man Assaulted by Bajrang Dal Activists

The central figures in the Hindu epic Ramayana and its various versions. Bajrangbali, is a Hindu god and an ardent devotee of the god Rama. But RSS sister organisation ‘Bajrang Dal’ use the cover of ‘Go matha’ for every evil act. While ‘Hanuman’ burned Lanka in epic story,these self proclaimed Bhaktha are in the way to destroy India. Jai Hind
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2016/08/03 at 4:57 pm
From Raphael Pernal on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

May his Soul Rest in Peace.
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2016/08/03 at 1:39 pm
From Raphael Pernal on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

May your Soul Rest in Peace
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2016/08/03 at 1:38 pm
From Richard Thomas on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

May God rest Johnson’s soul in peace. Truly tragic that such a young life is lost. Hope other young and reckless motorcycle riders give a thought to such consequences and learn to ride a bike wearing a helmet, riding slow and cautiously, avoid riding at nights, and mainly not to ride a bike after consumption of alcohol. The narrow, badly marked, badly lit, inside roads in Mangalore District or Udupi District are death traps for small cars and 2-wheelers. The Traffic Dept. simply registers a case, whilst not doing anything on how to bring down the high rate of accidents in Karnataka.
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2016/08/03 at 1:17 pm
From Anand on Man arrested while Selling Ganja at Milagres

He will come out of jail within 2 days.
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2016/08/03 at 1:04 pm
From praveen on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

may his soul Rest in Peace
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2016/08/03 at 11:59 am
From praveen on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

RIP
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2016/08/03 at 11:58 am
From Janet on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

May his soul rest in peace
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2016/08/03 at 10:45 am
From Nazeee Bedrody Advocate on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Cleatus my boy u r rocking man congratulations. …… really proud movement for all
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2016/08/03 at 10:27 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Nazeer
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2016/08/08 at 4:50 pm

From Nilesh on Man arrested while Selling Ganja at Milagres

Good Job Police. Lot of this menace going on in Mangalore these days. I hope the police wipe out the roots of drugs. Hope we have a safe and better India
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2016/08/03 at 10:10 am
From Jayaprakash Reddy on Ammu, Brown Boy with Green Eyes

Very nice article! well written.
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2016/08/03 at 8:10 am
From Original R.Pai on Man Assaulted by Bajrang Dal Activists

So….one Bhaskara and his jobless friends assault one Chandrakantha over some incident involving a girl. And, the entire episode is reported as an ‘assault by Bhajaranga dala activists’!!! Did Bhajaranaga Dala claim responsibility for this attack? Did these goons shout ‘Jai Bhajaranga bali’ as they attacked victim? Well, we all know the answer. Now, compare this incident to daily ‘peaceful’ incidents where attackers and their organizations clearly claim responsibility for the attacks citing clear religious references. Still, we were all repeatedly told by the geniuses to ignore all the facts and look other way!! What a great society we live in!!!!
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2016/08/03 at 7:05 am
From jeevan on Johnson on Vacation from Dubai killed in Road Accident

Miss u dear RIP.
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2016/08/03 at 5:56 am
From drona on Man arrested while Selling Ganja at Milagres

Punish him and make sure that he learns a lesson.Thou shalt not sell contraband stuff.
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2016/08/03 at 12:33 am
From Roney and Janet on Venentia Castelino (58), Passes Away Funeral on Aug 6

May her soul rest in peace.
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2016/08/02 at 10:48 pm
From Jay on Over 10,000 Indian workers facing 'food crisis' in Saudi Arabia

Indians form the single largest majority in all Gulf countries, and since most of them are in low paying jobs the government of India should enact and most importantly enforce laws through their foreign counter parts. If any of them do not fully co-operate then they should be able to go up to the highest law of the land to seek justice. But the problem is so huge because local laws just do not support foreign workers rights, and there is no basic concept of human rights in any of those countries. In the West our entire legal system and human rights are for all (though we do have our rotten apples) by and large everyone is protected and so there is no need to seek redress from the Indian missions here. Hence, India needs to have a special ministry with a large workforce that would investigate all cases and seek justice for those who have been effected. As a last resort the defaulting companies and individuals must be made to sign cash bonds through our banking system to ensure that monetary compensation is made available, and if they continue to default in large numbers then a temporary ban should be put until a solution is found. If still no solution is found, make the ban permanent. I’m 100% they will not find any workforce anywhere in the work where they are exploited to the hilt and on top of that they could go without pay.
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2016/08/02 at 9:18 pm
From Lawrence on Mangalorean MIT and Harvard graduate starts work at..

Congratulations. Giving back to the society runs in the family. The statue of Fr.Muller and Dr.Lorsaab is at the entrance of Fr.Muller’s Hospital. Harvard and MIT are the most prestigious Institutions in the USA and having several Master degrees to her credit is amazing achievement.
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2016/08/02 at 8:31 pm
From Dr Sudipto Dutta on Rare Five Chamber Heart successfully Operated Upon at A J Hospital

Great achievement Dr Gaurav. We are all proud of you. God bless
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2016/08/02 at 4:16 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Over 10,000 Indian workers facing 'food crisis' in Saudi Arabia

Since quite sometime, the economic condition in the Arabian Gulf countries has been going from bad to worse. simply because the oil prices have plummeted. One has to realise that the incomes of these countries are dependent on production of crude oil and refining it. Thereafter, they export crude, refined oil and petroleum products. They just do not have anything else to boast of, i.e. industries, tourism, film industry, agriculture, educational facilities to attract foreign students, services, thriving software or pharmaceutical industries nand other things that will bring them assured sources of income. They could get some income by export of dates and flavoured camel’s milk, marketed in cute and attractive packages. Further, research on solar energy is making much headway. I am very sad to hear about the plight of Indians in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. As far as I know, the economic environment of Bahrain is very bad. The salesmen in shops are just twiddling their thumbs, yawning and scratching, in anticipation that things will improve. Many businesses have closed down.
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2016/08/02 at 4:05 pm
From Vinayak on New Mangalore Port Attracts more Cargo from Chikkamagaluru

The infrastructure has to be mordern machinery with short time turn around. NMPT has a record handling of Iron ore within the shortest time. However, we need to entertain the port to make more ships call, by reducing their waiting time. Berthing upon arrival is one of the most advantage to any ship owners, which shall save money. Also, NMPT should also look into moving heavy lift and odd dimension cargo, and exclusive berth should be provided for vessels arriving for such cargo. Renewable energy is taking up the global market and NMPT is the idol port to ship out wind mill turbines and blades.
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2016/08/02 at 12:09 pm
From Dr Naveen Chandra on Rare Five Chamber Heart successfully Operated Upon at A J Hospital

What a great achievement at such an young age. We are proud of you Gourav, keep up the good work. Dr Naveen Chandra & Sharitha
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2016/08/02 at 11:05 am
From Janet on Adopted Son's Abuse, Alice D'Souza Suffered and Died

Take back her property from adopted son and give to charitable institution . He doesnot deserve this.
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2016/08/02 at 10:31 am
From Max and Jessie Rasquinha on New Mangalore Port Attracts more Cargo from Chikkamagaluru

Port is an Economic Arm for progress and prosperity of a nation. The Port caters for import and export of all goods coming into the country and going out of the country. While the Port enjoys all the modern amenities with loading and offloading facilities plus the transit storage facilities as well as the customs formalities and Tariff benefits. The lifeline of Economy can only be fully realized by encouraging all the neighboring jurisdictions to expand their manufacturing facilities so that the indigenous goods can be exported to far distant countries thru regular ocean going vessels. It is the Port authorities that have to expand the knowledge and initiative to the manufacturing society in producing best possible products of International standard and remain competitive in every aspect of quality, quantity and also integrity. Reputation in the product manufacturing and adhering to the competition are some of the single most important criterias that the State Government as well as the Central Government have to promote in order to enable the local manufacturers to produce goods and products to suit with the global standards. The establishment of the Port and all the diversified services that originate from the Port should be the major focus from the Ministry of Trade and Commerce in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport and Communication who all have an equal role to play for the future growth and prosperity of not only Chickmaglur but all the rest of the neighboring areas in being able to produce Coffee, Tea, Cardamom, Pepper, Tapioca, and many other Agricultural products suitable for the rest of the world.
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2016/08/02 at 9:55 am
From Max and Jessie Rasquinha on Mangalorean MIT and Harvard graduate starts work at..

What a joy to learn that Deepa, the beloved niece of late Dr. Lorsu Fernandes shining with her specialty of discipline thru MIT and Harvard thru the courtesy of Belinda and Bill Gates Foundation. Dr.Lorsu Fernandes has done wonders at Fr.Mjuller’s Hospital during the difficult days of India’s colonial life. Dr. Lorsu Fernandes legacy is strong and lively all over in Mangalore. We hope that Deepa will take the pains to visit Mangalore some time and share her glorious triumphs in MIT and Harvard. Let the people benefit from her dedication to life, and let her continue to give back to our community what her late Uncle Lorsu did decades ago during the difficult days. Congratulations, dear Deepa, and may you succeed in all your future endeavors.
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2016/08/02 at 9:40 am
From Prabhat Shetty on Rare Five Chamber Heart successfully Operated Upon at A J Hospital

Congratulations Dr Gourav, and the cardiac team at AJ. You make every Mangalorean beam with pride. God bless.
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2016/08/02 at 9:22 am
From Vinayak on Indian, 55, dies after heart attack at Abu Dhabi airport

Very sad and a tragic way to pass away. May god give strength to the family to bear this great loss. May the departed soul rest in peace.
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2016/08/02 at 8:58 am
From Original R.Pai on Adopted Son's Abuse, Alice D'Souza Suffered and Died

Honestly, I saw this coming. The warning from Asst Commissioner promising cancellation of apartment registration had no legal basis. While I appreciate his willingness to resolve the situation, it wasn’t the right way of approaching the problem. I have no doubt that this adopted son either threatened or put emotional pressure to give away the apartment. He should have shown some responsibility in taking care of this poor lady. Unfortunately there are many many ‘kutantri’ characters like this guy who have absolutely no moral compass and will do anything for money!! Sad.
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2016/08/02 at 8:05 am
From Marceline DM Costa on Adopted Son's Abuse, Alice D'Souza Suffered and Died

What happened to the orders of AC Dr Ashok, that Arun had to pay the medical bills of Alice D’Souza? This is what the system is in India–where money and politics play a big role. Mangalorean.com and other media should highlight more on this incident and try to bring justice to Alice. Thanks mangalorean.com for a elaborate report.
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2016/08/02 at 7:34 am
From Naresh Kumar, Florida,USA on Adopted Son's Abuse, Alice D'Souza Suffered and Died

Indeed a sad story, for a senior lady to face a tragic death at the hands of a adopted son. People are ungrateful these days. May Alice Dsouza soul rest in peace
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2016/08/02 at 2:47 am
From Ashith on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Congratulations Cletus!!! Bravo!! 🙂 A great achievement indeed!!
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2016/08/02 at 12:11 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Ashith
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2016/08/08 at 4:50 pm

From Susan Fernandes on Adopted Son's Abuse, Alice D'Souza Suffered and Died

Mangalorean.com please don’t give up on the fight to bring justice to the departed soul of Alice D’Souza. You have highlighted the story, but keep continuing the story till there are some results to this incident. Only in India, including Mangaluru someone can get away with a crime. RIP Dear Alice. You didn’t deserve this from a person whom u trusted very dearly.
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2016/08/01 at 11:17 pm
From Yvonne on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Our heartiest congratulations on your greatest achievement cletus. Wishing you success in all your future achievements. We are very proud of you and happy for you . Best wishes from all of us.
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2016/08/01 at 10:18 pm

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Yvonne and family
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2016/08/08 at 4:51 pm

From Rob Stan on Adopted Son's Abuse, Alice D'Souza Suffered and Died

Alfie, what you said is 100% true. Most of the clergies do not practice what they preach. Also most of the catholics listen to the sermon just like how some politicians give speech because they know that even the former do not practice. Alice never thought that the person whom she believed so much would transfer the property to his name and she was too old to fight for her rights. This happens everywhere in India because of outdated laws. In US, no one can encash a cheque or fixed deposit which is not in his name, but in India it’s possible. In India, land records can be altered just paying bribe if someone is bold enough. Rest in Peace Alice.
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2016/08/01 at 9:32 pm
From Lawrence Mascarenhas,USA on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Congratulations Cletus. What an achievement!!!!! I know you are a highly determined person and now you have proved that the determination is the key for the success. We are very proud of you. Keep it up. (I will bring shawl, peta, fruit basket and a plaque to honor you during my next visit to Puttur.) You are a role model to others. Keep going.
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2016/08/01 at 8:06 pm

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, U Lawrence.
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2016/08/08 at 4:51 pm

From Sharon DSouza on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Dear Cletus-Reaching all those milestones and scaling heights. wasn’t an easy task. But your determination ,dedication and focus, did it. Our heartiest congratulations and wish you many more such adventures. – Sharon/Johnson /Jessica Nice Article + breath-taking pics U.Richard!
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2016/08/01 at 6:31 pm

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Sharon and family
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2016/08/08 at 4:52 pm

From Vinayak on Over 10,000 Indian workers facing 'food crisis' in Saudi Arabia

I must say that Mrs. Sushma Swaraj along with Gen. V.K. Singh have performed their duties well in getting each indian citizen from trouble effected countries. Hats off to you Madam & Sir. None of the congress members have ever taken such lead in protecting fellow indians on a forgien land.
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2016/08/01 at 6:16 pm
From Vinayak on Bomb Blast in Mysuru Court premises, four injured

Just wondering what would anyone gain by harming fellow human being. Cant we live in peace and live behind hatred ? Its getting very scary to live in any city these days.
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2016/08/01 at 6:12 pm
From raviraj on Bike Rider Injured at Nanthur in Hit-and-run

Great work done by Mangalorean.
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2016/08/01 at 4:59 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Rakesh Siddaramaiah's body to be flown to Mysuru

I offer my condolences to Karnataka’s Chief Minister on the death of his eldest son, Rakesh, due to multi-organ failure in a hospital. My his soul rest in peace.
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2016/08/01 at 4:02 pm
From Suresh Kumar on 'Adopted Son' now Refuses Paying 'Foster Mother's' Bills

Nice job by Team Mangalorean- keep up the good work that you are all entrusted with–you will surely be blessed by this senior lady. Strict action should be taken against Arun Kumar for neglecting this old lady, even though she fed and gave a place in her house.
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2016/08/01 at 12:51 pm
From janiceseq on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Congratulations Cletus. Awesome!!! Its a great achievement. We are proud of you. Well written Article Richie.
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2016/08/01 at 11:09 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Janice
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2016/08/08 at 4:52 pm

From Leonne Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

You have made us all proud Bro :)…. Congratulations on your great achievement. Wishes from all of us.
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2016/08/01 at 11:04 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Leonne and family
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2016/08/08 at 4:49 pm

From Navin Shivdasani on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

I have known cletus for over 12 yrs as we worked together…he is a go getter with very strong will power and determination …he is an excellent person and very true to his words….I am so happy for him that he achieved what he had aimed for..very proud of you Cletus….
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2016/08/01 at 10:49 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Navin
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2016/08/08 at 4:49 pm

From Joe D'Souza on 'Adopted Son' now Refuses Paying 'Foster Mother's' Bills

Mr Alfie, Ms.Lidwyn and Mangalorean.com please don’t give up. What ever You People are doing today will be Blessed by Almighty God with Blessing on your family along. I would have joined you all,but at present I am out of Country. I hope AC Dr.Ashok will hurry up in His actions and Seize the Apartment. MCC also should seize the Property as Tax liability. This is the only message Arun gets to His Brain. My question here is where are those People, who preach “Visit the Sick” and “Love thy neighbor as God Loved You” If Alice had the money,few of them would have Loved Her and visited Her bedside as Consolation. PS: How is that MCC Revenue Dept. did not realize that Property Taxes are not paid since 2007? This part also needs Investigation.
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2016/08/01 at 10:19 am
From mukundala balasubramanyam on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Bravo Cletus! Good article, Richard. Rgds Balu
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2016/08/01 at 10:12 am
From mukundala balasubramanym on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Bravo Cletus!
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2016/08/01 at 9:50 am
From Lucy Rodrigues on Homeless Woman Asha Gets Shelter at Mother Theresa Home

God bless your good work.
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2016/08/01 at 8:58 am
From Lawrence Pinto on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Marathon effort Cletus and a commendable report by Richie
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2016/08/01 at 8:46 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Lawrence Pinto
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2016/08/08 at 4:47 pm

From Venkata Krishna M N on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Great achievement. Very proud of you. Good information and educative article.
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2016/08/01 at 8:19 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thank you, Venkata Krishna
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2016/08/08 at 4:46 pm

From Rashmi Rasquinha on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Cletus is my cousin by marriage and my business partner at Cast-a-weigh where we help people shed pounds that are visible on their weighing scales and not their pockets! Iv always known him as a spirited person with immense commitment to scale heights no matter what task he takes on. What Cletus has achieved today with sheer dedication has made the entire Bappalige daijis proud. The Rasquinhas join me in wishing you immense success in all you do cletus sequeira!….
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2016/08/01 at 7:30 am

From Cletus Sequeira on Cletus Sequeira - Pedalling up to 'Top of the World'

Thanks. Rashmi !
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2016/08/04 at 1:25 pm

From drona on Pramod Madhwaraj visits Attur Shrine, reviews arrangements

Pamma wants Haruka the to be introduced in schools. Any views Pravin and Shaikh Saab?
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2016/08/01 at 4:14 am
From Dino Vercher on 2 Arrested, Rs 17.3 Lakh recovered in Konchady burglary case

They would move to another city to avoid being apprehended by police. The members of the gang also carried cloth catalogues to pass off as salesmen dealing in garments. Last month,four members of a gang from Tamil Nadu had been arrested for their involvement in similar theft cases.
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2016/08/01 at 2:39 am
From Ponkranna on Bike Rider Injured at Nanthur in Hit-and-run

Great gesture Mr Abdul Ayaz; may your tribe increase! People who get into verbal attacks about “communal issues”, please sit up and take note. THIS MUST BE OUR AIM OF TRUE INDIA. It is appalling to read that not a single “human” helped a fellow brother pleading for help! Have we become so insensitive that we cannot even make a call to 108 or just inform the policemen who are usually on duty at Nanthoor circle. Usually auto drivers of Mangalore are the first to ferry accident victims to the hospitals. Looks like Mr Ravishankar was unlucky in that aspect too. Finally, all is well that ends well. Hope the culprit causing the accident and running away will be arrested soon and made to compensate for the trauma undergone by the victim Kudos to M.Com for your ever-present sense of duty towards building a better society by delivering relevant messages to the society.
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2016/07/31 at 10:32 pm
From Original R.Pai on Rakesh Siddaramaiah's body to be flown to Mysuru

putra shokam nirantaram….. My sincere sympathy to Siddaramayya and his family.
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2016/07/31 at 8:25 pm
From Original R.Pai on SRS activists barge into St Thomas School over Arabic classes

First of all, SRS doesn’t have any authority to barge into a private property. They can protest from outside and voice their concerns. However, there is no room for private property rights violation and any kind of threat. On the other hand, it’s quite disappointing to see how one particular minority community has moved from French to Arabic!! These groups make a big deal when someone tries to teach Yoga or Samskrutam. But they have no trouble learning French or Arabic. This unholy alliance between minority groups, sharing a common hatred towards Sanaathana culture, is very troubling.
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2016/07/31 at 8:21 pm
From Andrew L D Cunha on Bike Rider Injured at Nanthur in Hit-and-run

Sir Abdul Ayaz, salute to you. God bless you. If people truly believe that there is God inside every human being then, may be they will take a step ahead to help.
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2016/07/31 at 7:50 pm
From Z. Aranha on Bike Rider Injured at Nanthur in Hit-and-run

God bless Abdul for his selfless deed. That said, pleading for help for about an hour? I dont buy that! Ofcourse there will be people who just stand and watch for a while but Majority of people in this city stop and help. They will call the cops/108, pacify the victim and give him/her some water at the very least.
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2016/07/31 at 6:53 pm
From Gautham on Bike Rider Injured at Nanthur in Hit-and-run

great job Abdul !!
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2016/07/31 at 4:18 pm
From Jaya Ramesh on SKPA Udupi zone bids farewell to SP K Annamalai

Wherever he goes, he will leave behind an enlightening trail . Have heard a lot about SP . Best wishes!
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2016/07/31 at 10:15 am
From ಧರಣೇಂದ್ರ ಕುಮಾರ ಎಸ್.ಜೆ.,ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ. on Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's son dies in Belgium, leaders condole death

ರಾಕೇಶ್ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯನವರ ಆತ್ಮನಿಗೆ ಚಿರಶಾಂತಿ ಸಿಗಲಿ.ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ಸರ್ವಶಕ್ತನಾದ ಭಗವಂತನು ಅಗಲಿಕೆಯ ದುಖಃ ಭರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಲಿ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ.-ಧರಣೇಂದ್ರ ಕುಮಾರ ಎಸ್.ಜೆ.ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ..
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2016/07/31 at 8:35 am
From Original R.Pai on 'Ghee Eaters' have spoiled our country not 'Meat Eaters' - Jayan Malpe

For trained ears, one knows exactly what he meant with a reference to ‘ghee eaters’. This is the kind of euphemism used by ‘Beef Club’ as well. In the past, our own joker Praveena Pinto had made similar references. As I have always maintained before, majority of those who oppose BJP are hindu haters. And, majority of those who oppose RSS are Brahmana haters. Let’s put this in perspective. Yes – four dalits were beaten in distant gujarath. Nobody in right mind will support it. In fact, police are already going after the culprits and their assets. In fact, one of the guys who was involved in beating was a muslim!! Dalits all over India have all the right to be upset over this incident. I’m not surprised by the outrage by Dalit groups. However, I am astonished by how blindsided they are standing with wrong groups who are known for wiping out minority groups in their societies!! Very troubling.
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2016/07/31 at 5:02 am
From Thomas D' Souza on District Administration Bids Farewell to Outgoing DC Ibrahim

We miss honest and active DC.
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2016/07/30 at 8:51 pm
From drona on 'Ghee Eaters' have spoiled our country not 'Meat Eaters' - Jayan Malpe

Try some chicken ghee roast da.
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2016/07/30 at 2:39 pm
From Felcy Pinto on Old-Timers Mark 'Vanamahotsava' at Vishwas Trust

Thank you Mangalorean.com for the beautiful coverage and lovely pics. Thank you Alfi.
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2016/07/30 at 10:51 am
From Joe D'Souza on MCC to face Legal Action by a 'Civic Group'

Wow! Thumbs Up to You guys. God Bless you Guys for Your compassionate Acts towards mankind. I am sure already Corrupt Corporators are sweating in their……! Corrupt Elected Officials along with top Officials of Planning Dept. and Engineering Dept. will loose their sleep because, soon they will be caught of their money making tactics. Look at the Kambla Road Drainage Project, local Corporator should be questioned on this fraud. Concrete is poured on Rusted and Leaking Water Lines even after I took time to take Photos and showed it to Engineering Dept. and even to Commissioner in His Officel. Look at the 4 Road Humps within 100 meters to facilitate Water Tanker Business near Kambla Road – Pinto Lane Junction. Catch the Corporator of Arya Samaj Road and ask Him about crooked Foot Path built leading towards black money bank. Mr Alfie, please give good publicity for this Good Cause which will benefit everyone by erasing Corruption little by little. Thanks to Mangalorean.com for their contribution to good cause. Thanks to all Activists and AAP Members.
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2016/07/30 at 1:46 am
From Janet on Medical Student Dies, 3 others injured in Road Mishap near NMPT

very sad.RIP
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2016/07/30 at 12:38 am
From K.V.Pai on Soothing Music by 'United Artists' Mesmerize Seniors

Xavier Institutel these years.. e has been yeomen service. My sincere appreciation to all including my dear friend F.M.Lobo who has spearheaded this organization.
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2016/07/29 at 1:09 pm
From Rob Stan on Cheapest Way to Fly to India from US

How about Norwegian Airlines? They have started service from Los Angeles for fare as low as less than $300 to Europe. How about the onward journey using some other airliner to India?
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2016/07/29 at 10:26 am
From Max E Rasquinha on Back Home from 13-year Coma in Qatar, with No Improvement

This is where the Qatar Government will hopefully step in and help the helpless individual and his family to take care of the medication towards an individual who has given his best to the Sheikhdom in whichever capacity he has been of service while in Qatar. This is how a richest country on earth can show to the world how we can recognize the humanitarian causes and give the very best to an individually who may or may not realize what the Qatari government has given back to life, but God will always remain merciful for a country that has been gifted the best of the best.
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2016/07/28 at 8:47 pm
From Abdul Ajees on Manipal University bids farewell to Annamalai

Mr Annamalai IPS is an active and an exemplary person. Manipal University did a fantastic job for his farewell. May God bless him and support all his good activities. As Dr Vinod Bhat said Udupi’s loss and Chikmangalru’s gain. We all miss you Mr Annamalai. Thank you for all your day and night hard work and guidance to the young minds.
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2016/07/28 at 9:47 am
From Joe D'Souza on Police Commissioner Felicitates Traffic Wardens

Congratulations to Traffic Wardens and thanks to Your efforts in controlling Traffic on Lawless Mangalore Streets. You are putting Your life in danger along with Traffic Police while standing in between traffic jams. I made hand held “Stop” Signs to help the Traffic Police. But they did not show any interest in it. They still loved to show their hand to control Traffic in between the Large Vehicles.. Good Luck to them. I can understand the difficulty while watching these Traffic Police struggling to control unruly Rickshaw drivers and Bus drivers along with Bikers. Here the efforts of Traffic Jawans comes as helping hand. But how many drivers and People appreciate it,but argue with them. Since few years,I started doing my share of efforts to help Traffic Police. At the request of Traffic Police Inspectors,I started to install Traffic Signs,such as ” NO PARKING”,” BUS STOP””NO HORN”near Schools,Children Crossing sign, plus other Signs, at My Expenses. I am paying for Plastic Stickers,Welding Cost,Cement,Gravel,Sand and expensive Labor Cost to install the Signs. My only intention is to save a life of Child walking on the streets of Mangalore. But when I see, Well Educated Doctors,Lawyers,and Wealthy Educated People park their High End Cars right under “No Park” Sign,My heart breaks with a question to mind “Why am I doing this”. We call Mangalore as Educational Mecca and People coming out of this Mecca are ill behaved and unlawful and uneducated. I am sure these Poor Traffic Jawans including 94 years old Joe Gonsalves feel the same as I feel when Bus Drivers and Rickshaw Drivers do not co-operate with them during Traffic Jam. I also feel sad for College Students Sacrificing their Study Time to help Traffic Police as Jawans. Does anyone Appreciate their Efforts with kind Heart. Again I wanted to Thank every Traffic Jawan for their Kind Act.
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2016/07/28 at 9:24 am
From rd on Rai Inaugurates Interpretation Centre and Mini Eiffel Tower at Pilikula

I think I saw the Eiffel tower model at an summer exhibition near kuloor
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2016/07/27 at 6:38 pm
From Michael Sreshta on Soothing Music by 'United Artists' Mesmerize Seniors

Thanks a lot for sharing all these nice photographs. So happy to see the giving back spirit; bringing happiness and joy to our seniors!
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2016/07/27 at 3:00 pm

From F M Lobo, Bejai on Soothing Music by 'United Artists' Mesmerize Seniors

Dear Michael, Thank you. Your sincere words of appreciation will always be treasured. I wish you were present. Your performance on the Saxophone last Christmas was a Musical Bonanza. F M Lobo Bejai
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2016/07/29 at 12:39 pm

From Vinayak on Baliga Murder - Ruling on Bail to Naresh Shenoy on Aug 9

If the bail is been granted, then i am sure he shall play around with justice. He should be placed in custody until the truth prevails. Everyone know and his mates too have named his name. Then why grant bail ? Justice does not have caste or creed. It is equal to all fellow citizens.
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2016/07/27 at 9:01 am
From Original R.Pai on Two Arrested in Attempt to Send Ganja to Dubai

“Ummar, Aziz and Ibraheem…” report quoting individuals who had the master plan to smuggle ganja to Dubai. I wonder why police tried to stop them here. They should have allowed them board the flight and informed officials in Dubai. If I am right, the punishment in Dubai is much more severe than in India. These jobless geniuses from Kasaragody need tough lessons.
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2016/07/27 at 8:56 am
From ram on BJP protest against sale of proposed taluk complex land

Bhata him self in real estate business…. may be he didn’t get the chance….. shame on him now protesting…..
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2016/07/27 at 1:41 am
From Caroline Saldanha on Soothing Music by 'United Artists' Mesmerize Seniors

Congratulations to the band members who have taken the time and made efforts to brighten the lives of the elderly. ” Whatsoever you do to the least of my brother, that you do unto me”. God bless.?.
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2016/07/26 at 7:20 pm
From Sohan Albuquerque on Soothing Music by 'United Artists' Mesmerize Seniors

Thanks a lot Keith. Really Appreciated.
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2016/07/26 at 7:04 pm
From Prakash Naik, Muscat on Mogaveera Helpline to hold Badminton Tournament on August 14

Wishing the Team Mogaveera Helpline a great success and may the event be memorable. A big thank you to Mangalorean.com for uploading my article on this event.
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2016/07/26 at 6:44 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Hit by Car, Prashant D'Costa Forgives Driver for Showing Concern

A very touching story. Mr. Harsha acted well by stopping the car, running and picking up Mr. Prashant D’Costa, who had fallen in the slush by the kerb-side, admitting him into the hospital and staying with him for a considerable length of time, till Mr. D’Costa recovered, rather than chickening off by speeding away. It was also magnanimous of Mr. D’Costa to forgive Mr. Harsha. I hope this incident has blossomed a friendship in both these gentlemen.
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2016/07/26 at 6:01 pm
From vibha on Lass needs help to start 'Fusion Kudla' Restaurant

Some women I know want to cook in this restaurant where is it located? whom to contact ?
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2016/07/26 at 1:58 pm
From Keith D'souza, Mangalore on Soothing Music by 'United Artists' Mesmerize Seniors

Congratulations. You have done a wonderful job by organizing a musical show and entertain the elderly members of the Home. Hats off to you and wish you all the best Keith D’souza, Mangalore
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2016/07/26 at 12:07 pm
From Girish on Lass needs help to start 'Fusion Kudla' Restaurant

The restaurant business is high risk and there expected high return. I think what you are looking for is venture capital funding. That is possible if there is a clear business plan to execute it with numbers to back up. The dream is important but should not expect the public to donate funding towards someone else’s dream. Rather put up a strong business case and then look for investor funding. Mangalorean people know their taste buds and are very picky on what they like to eat given that there is so much choice. Goodluck.
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2016/07/26 at 11:13 am
From Original R.Pai on Lass needs help to start 'Fusion Kudla' Restaurant

I always have so much respect for those who follow their passion. This lady also seems to be a blessed artist. All the best in her business.
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2016/07/26 at 5:54 am
From LANCY D COSTA on Hit by Car, Prashant D'Costa Forgives Driver for Showing Concern

This shows how D’Costa heart is !!
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2016/07/26 at 12:35 am
From Andrew L D Cunha on Hit by Car, Prashant D'Costa Forgives Driver for Showing Concern

Mr. Costa shown great understanding…Even Mr. Harsha never escaped from responsibility….understanding is better than judgement…
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2016/07/25 at 8:06 pm
From ROSLIN BANGALORE on DySP Ganapathi had Beaten Catholics, Priests and Nuns

We all speak so much against Christian religion. Why are you now worried about it ? The following religion is one’s freedom of belief ? If one is happy about their accepting a particular religion, none has the right to opine against their belief. There are still a lot of hungry and underprivileged. Look after them, uplift them instead of engaging in hatred on humanity! Without hurting others, causing hatred to other religion. Practising any religion, need not be questioned. Why such huge hue & cry now after so many decades! It is our duty and right to respect our forefathers who have accepted a particular religion for some reason. Let us not slush mud on it ! There are so many. Uplift them. A lot of ugly practices have been eliminated by education. Do we wish to go back now to live how we were a century ago? Will anyone accept the old practices? If some are offended by all these modernisations, stop sending your children to learn English. Stop craving for jobs overseas! Instead of preaching others, start practising! Stop your children wearing modern dresses and then come out to teach others! Stop spreading hatred! The World is beautiful. Chant and walk – Live and let live happily ! Earth will be heaven!
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2016/07/25 at 5:52 pm
From Richard Thomas on Hit by Car, Prashant D'Costa Forgives Driver for Showing Concern

Mr. D’Costa has exemplified himself as a true Christian in the act of love and forgiveness. God bless Mr. D’Costa.
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2016/07/25 at 10:13 am
From Joe D'Souza on Huge tree uproots near SCS Hospital

Next one will be the tree in front of Domino Pizza -Western Union Office in Bendoor Well. Informed about it to MCC and Local Corporator some time back. By removing now no fortune can be made,but after falling lot can be pocketed through repairing road damage by Contractors . Few People will see the day light when few trees on hillside on road from Nanthoor Circle towards Tollgate. Due to construction of 3 1/2 lane and installation of Banner Posts, removed the soil of the hill. If one tree falls on loaded Bus, incident will open the eyes of MCC officials. With fake sympathy,little compensation money can be swallowed.
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2016/07/24 at 5:47 pm
From Fr.Cyprian Capuchin on Ekanath Shetty from Guruvayanakere on Board Missing IAF Plane?

Thank you very much Mangalorean.comand Alfie dsouza for your Extensive and Excellent Report on Athma Jyothi Ashram. May God bless you .Continue the good work.
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2016/07/24 at 8:57 am
From Original R.Pai on BD activists should be arrested in Kallappa Suicide Case - Ivan D'Souza

Look at these leaders from minority communities attacking Hindu groups!! Isn’t it the same guy who tried to dismiss the statements made by DySp Ganapathi before he took his own life?
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2016/07/24 at 12:28 am
From Janet suares on Ekanath Shetty from Guruvayanakere on Board Missing IAF Plane?

Pray that everything will be fine and they come back safely.
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2016/07/23 at 11:43 pm
From Original R.Pai on Lucky escape for occupants as car rolls over at Uppoor

I never understood why our RTO officials won’t round up all those cows, goats and pigs found in public property (especially streets) and make the owner pay a huge penalty. They have to do this only once and see how quickly this issue will go away!!! Our leaders and govt officials are a different breed. Don’t expect any creative solutions from these characters.
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2016/07/23 at 10:19 pm
From Original R.Pai on Kidnapped Indian aid worker in Afghanistan rescued

Great job by those involved in securing her safe release!
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2016/07/23 at 10:10 pm
From Original R.Pai on Hassan AC Vijaya attempts suicide

Corruption and political goondagiri were always part of our system. I don’t want to put unfair blame on current karnataka govt as the previous govts weren’t any better. It makes me wonder why there are so many suicide attempts in our police dept these days. What has changed? Is it because they have more pressure these days? Or, are we recruiting people who are tough enough to handle some of these jobs? For example, take the case of a lady officer who tried to kill herself because her senior officer made some remarks. Don’t we expect some toughness and thick skin from our officers? Oh well…
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2016/07/23 at 9:47 pm
From Sheikh on Kumaraswamy Alleges Sangh Parivar's Hand in Kallappa Suicide

278 communal clashes in India in first five months of 2016, Home Ministry tells Lok Sabha http://scroll.in/article/812195/278-communal-clashes-in-india-in-first-five-months-of-2016-home-ministry-tells-lok-sabha While 38 deaths were reported as ‘incidents’, as they are officially called, 903 people were injured. India reported 278 communal clashes in the first five months of 2016, according to data released by the home ministry to the Parliament this week. While 38 deaths were reported in the “incidents”, as they are officially called, 903 people were reported to be injured. India witnessed 751 communal clashes in 2015, up from 644 in 2014, according to home ministry data. But if you believe data released by the National Crime Records Bureau – a home ministry subsidiary – there were 1,227 riots in 2014, IndiaSpend reported in December 2015. Minimum government ,maximum cow politics has lead ‘Gujarat Model’ of 2002 bearing impression all over India. Jai Hind
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2016/07/23 at 7:33 pm
From Sheikh on CDR Observes Fast to Secure Rights of Dalit Community

‘Your mother, you take care of it’: Meet the Dalits behind Gujarat’s stirring cow carcass protests http://scroll.in/article/812329/your-mother-you-take-care-of-it-meet-the-dalits-behind-gujarats-stirring-cow-carcass-protests Surendranagar’s Dalits brought attention to atrocities by dumping cow carcasses outside the collectorate and boycotting their work of collecting dead bovines. However, given that carcass collection was always something that the Dalits did manually, this stopgap measure is proving to be inadequate, especially in rural areas outside the district headquarters, with cow carcasses decaying at several places. At a cow shelter in the nearby block of Limbdi, around 20 cow carcasses rot with no Dalits to pick them up. “In the Ratanpur area of Surendranagar town, they kept on calling us to collect three dead cows but we never went,” said Hirabhai Chadwa. “Ultimately, stray dogs tore the carcass apart.” “This boycott is hurting us too but we need to put our foot down,” says Chawda. “Gau rakshaks harass us and even the police extorts bribes from us. Why? We are not stealing – this is our job.” Reality of ‘Gujarat Model’ ,otherwise mainstream paid news channel occupied ‘rath-ki-charcha’. Jai Hind
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2016/07/23 at 7:12 pm
From Selwyn on District Police dispose of seized Ganja and Charas

Looks so funny all these police officers standing around the bonfire of charts and ganja. Cant imagine how they would be a little later after inhaling the flames. For sure a big party after.
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2016/07/23 at 4:19 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Kidnapped Indian aid worker in Afghanistan rescued

Appreciate the troubles taken by External Affairs Minister, Ms. Sushma Swaraj and the Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mr. Manpreet Vohra (and their staffs) for the outstanding job they have taken in getting Ms. Judith D’Souza released from captivity. We will come to know the full story how Ms. Judith- D’Souza was kidnapped only after the Ministry of External Affairs’ officials de-brief her. Once again, congratulations to MEA.
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2016/07/23 at 2:45 pm
From Sudesh Pai on Fatima Hamza - CA in First Attempt, with Eyes Set Higher!

Congrats all the best for a good career
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2016/07/23 at 12:56 pm
From Richard Thomas on Lucky escape for occupants as car rolls over at Uppoor

Truly unfortunate! Cows are a big menace to traffic, and the RTO is not doing anything about it. Cows are respected spiritually by the Hindus , but that does not give the owners of the cows the right to let them loose on the main roads. If they are stolen or knocked down by a vehicle – certain political goons come forth to make a big noise about a cow and it’s sacred values. Why don’t such political goons go around finding out whose cow or bulls are roaming around freely on the roads, and warn their owners. The RTO must take action of lifting all cows, private buses, lorries, etc. parked on highways and roads – as they cause hindrance to vehicles and pedestrians.
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2016/07/23 at 12:50 pm
From NN on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Admit her to Govt. Wenlock Hospital or Fr.Mullers. Private hospitals are a rip rip-off. Old lady wants lots of love, compassion and prayers in her last stage of life. This should come from her extended family and friends. My Aunt lived in Mangalore for 85 years and she knew almost half of Mangalorean. When I was 12 years old I visited Mangalore for the first time. I got down from the bus at Kankanady and told the Jaktawala (Horse and cart rider) to take me to Lucy Bai’s house in Marnamikatta(also known as Vaag Lucy). He took me right in front of her house and she paid him only Rs.0.25. No bargain. It was in 1963. From my good old memories.
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2016/07/23 at 12:23 pm
From Original R.Pai on ಹೈಟೆಕ್ ವೇಶ್ಯಾವಾಟಿಕೆ ಅಡ್ಡೆಗೆ ಧಾಳಿ ಒರ್ವನ ಬಂಧನ

There is nothing hitech about sharing a mobile number to pimp girls. Prostitution is another area of confusion for many societies. What’s the big deal if two consulting adults decide to have sex in their privacy? As long as there is no threat, force or deception, there is nothing morally wrong about this. However, many societies have turned sex into a taboo and criminalized these natural acts.
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2016/07/23 at 11:07 am
From Original R.Pai on District Police dispose of seized Ganja and Charas

One day in future we will look back at these reports and wonder how our society got it all so wrong!!!! In fact, here in US, hundreds of thousands of people are locked up on drug charges!!!Locking up people for one type of ‘drugs’ while partying with alcohol drinks sold in public!! We are such a morally and intellectually confused society!! Then again, it all makes sense when we realize that chimps are our distant cousins !!
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2016/07/23 at 10:50 am
From Jay on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Good news. Let`s hope he does all that is expected and required till his (adopted) mother breaths her last.
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2016/07/22 at 7:28 pm
From L DSouza on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Mr.Alfie and the mangalorean.com team , kindly visit Ms. Alice DSouza and see her condition and how she is doing. It’s not enogh only if you write what’s told to you to report. I guess you need to personally go and visit her and follow up whether Arun kumar is doing the needful and whether treatment is provided to her in a fair manner and if she is getting better or not. She needs a lot of prayers and emotional support rather than praises. Your reporting will be complete if you get the right facts. News reporting is good to highlight such cases but what makes it excellent is if it is followed up with emotional bonding. May be for your team it’s just another news but I guess there is something more than news which binds humans and that’s humanity which most of the people in and out of mangalore lack. So I kindly request you and your team to report her condition after visiting her. To all the readers and her relatives kindly keep her in your prayers and go and visit her.
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2016/07/22 at 2:33 pm
From sebastin on Sabitha D'Souza Awarded PhD by Manipal University

congratulations
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2016/07/22 at 1:32 pm
From Raj on Govt Sanctions Rs 1 Crore for Football Turf Pitch at Nehru Maidan

Nice to Know mangalore getting a Turf pitch
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2016/07/22 at 1:14 pm
From Nelson Lewis on Hassan AC Vijaya attempts suicide

If police officers and other ranks are committing suicides and ending their lives in the Karnataka Police Force, then there is a malaise that needs an impartial investigation by retired judges and corrective actions.
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2016/07/22 at 11:49 am
From Ronny, Saudi on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Reading this exclusive report, make me worry about my grandmother who has been housed at a old-age home in the outskirts of Mangalore. Although I have paid enough money to this NGO to take good care of my grandma, but I have rumours that the care and service has gone down. Once I come down from Gulf, I will surely shift her to a better place. Thanks mangalorean.com for making known to the public about such issues related to older people abuse
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2016/07/22 at 7:27 am
From Janet on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Keep up the good work.
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2016/07/21 at 9:40 pm
From Margarete Pinto on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Excellent community service by Mangalorean.com and their team member, Alfie D’Souza. Only when issues are highlighted, problems could be solved. This is an eye opener for others. Thanks once again D’Souza and Mangalorean.com You need to sleuth into some of the old-age homes, as to how the inmates are treated–you will be surprised. Good luck in your next report on seniors abuse.
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2016/07/21 at 9:21 pm
From faye carvalho on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Praise God!
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2016/07/21 at 7:58 pm
From Jay on Abducted priest Fr Tom's photo appears on Facebook

He is a good man, who went to help. Perhaps in the wrong place, at the wrong time. His captors are connected to the outside world to larger groups and states in one way or the other. The PM was in Yemen a few months ago and surely he has his contacts, and through the Embassy of India they could work for his release. The UN and Islamic organizations should also do their part to get the priest released.
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2016/07/21 at 6:50 pm
From A.Dsouza on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Dear Mangalorean .com Very good news. Please follow up this case and keep reporting till she is back to normal health and taken care by this so called foster son till her last breath . Let good hearted relatives and friendscome forward atleast to see her in ICU on her death bed.
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2016/07/21 at 6:11 pm
From Joe D'Souza on 'Adopted Son' agrees to pay Bills of 'Foster Mother'

Mr. Alfie Your Act is appreciated not only by Alice but also by Us,the Citizens of the World. Our Thanks to Lydwin and Dr.Ashok Kumar and Mangalorean.com. Keep doing these acts. Today it is different Culture at work. All these Acts of the Past are gone with Material Greed. People who Preach in name of God “Love Your Neighbor” are robbing Properties and Monetary Wealth of Older People and the Poor People. Alfie You will find many cases like these in Older Folks Homes(Ashram). Again Thanks to You, for Good Act. Proud to have you as my Brother. I have done this all through my life in USA and Mangalore,so now You can carry over.
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2016/07/21 at 6:04 pm
From A.Dsouza on Margaret Alva Wrote Book for Publicity - R V Deshpande

Very smart intelligent super lady and still wanted to continue political carreer and pass on to her children like most of politician do. Unfotunately she failed. Now she wants publicity. Whatever ,she cannot do any more to her party INC image. Relax madam and have peaceful retired life with your children and family.
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2016/07/21 at 5:59 pm
From Richard Thomas on Precious lives could be saved if road users follow traffic rules - SP Annamalai

Dear SP Annamallai, Surely loss of precious life and property can be made minimal, if the authorities too understand the situation and act on it – instead of just giving big talks of conern in public. Accidents do happen even in the most developed countries with the most sophisticated and well built roads and signalling systems – USA, Dubai, Kuwait, Germany, to name a few. Accidents in Udupi and Mangalore can be minimized if a thorough study is undertaken by all the authorities empowered for the development of roads and signalling system. I have voiced many a times in Mangalorean.Com on this subject, and as a concerned citizen, I must reiterate once again, especially to SP Annamallai, who seems to be an honest and responsible person in authority: 1. Erect Traffic Lights on all major cross roads in Udupi starting from Manipal, Kalnsanka, City Bus Stand, Bannanje/DC Office, KSRTC Bus Stand, Udupi Head Post Office, Diana Circle, Big Bazaar/Ajjarkad junction, etc. At present there are none, and one or two that are there, are non-functional. Do not allow MESCOM to switch off road lights at night. 2. Mark main roads with lanes, Pedestrian crossings, Left Turn, Right Turn, etc. 3. Install LARGE BOLD Warning Signs, Traffic Signs, and Speed Limits. When one goes to the RTO, one is made to read and understand many traffic signs, that are non-existant on any road in Udupi! 4. Erect speed breakers, that truly stops a vehicle to break speed, and not those 2inch plastic speed breakers that are installed that everyone speeds over. 5. Put Traffic cops all over 24 hours – and do not allow them to stand in groups as you will witness at Kalsanka or the City bus stand – simply standing and talking instead of effectively manning the roads to ensure smooth flow of traffic. 6. Educate people, especially the locals, Not to drive on the wrong side of the roads, not to ride a bike or scooty with 3 & persons, not to park any where and everywhere, to get in the habit of using Turn Signals and slowing down much in advance in all cases. Educate private bus drivers on how to drive a bus with public inside – they are some of the most rash bus drivers on planet earth. 7. Constructs open grounds and/or Parking Buildings, so as to facilitate parking of vehicles – at present there are none – this is a need and not a luxury! I hope the above few inputs will be read and implemented by all the authorities, as in India, improvisation or carrying out something for the people involves a lot of people who never walk the roads, who always go around in police escorts with roads cleared, and who depend on the Central Govt. to approve, sanction, and release funds, and the CM and the MLA’s etc. to take credit, and the Contracts awarded to barbers and cobblers, who know nothing about construction, and ultimately, we get poorly constructed roads, shabbily constructed footpaths, and badly engineered drainage, that are never cleaned periodically. SP Annamallai cycles every day 20km as per his claim, surely he must have witnessed all the above in Udupi. The Mangalore part is fed in almost on a weekly basis by the reporters of Mangaloren.Com
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2016/07/21 at 11:06 am
From Nagesh Pai on Janaki Brahmavar Bags Vishukumar Award for 2016

Most well deserved person to receive this award
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2016/07/21 at 10:52 am
From K.Ramanna poojary on Udupi: Nemmadi Kendra to Receive 94(C) and 94(CC) Applications – Pramod Madhwaraj

please contact for 94c and94cc form K. Ramanna poojary ph 9448327098
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2016/07/20 at 11:26 am
From Original R.Pai on Krishna, Poojary's Statements Audacious, Says Congress Leader

This proves what I have been saying all along – Congress(I) is a modern day cult. Every political party seems to have its own share of corrupt and cronies. What makes Congress(I) different is it shameless dynasty politics, minority-worshiping and reckless ‘vote bank’ politics even if it means compromising on national security areas as we all saw in case of JNU incident or Kashmir valley protests. Remember, Prince Raul and congress cronies all over the place including this forum were supporting ‘paakistan zindaabad; crowd ?
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2016/07/20 at 6:09 am
From Original R.Pai on It's Pothole Season in Mangaluru Again?

I love how we all blame just MCC without mentioning a word on elected rep from this region. I hope we all remember to apply the same logic when a BJP member gets elected in future.
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2016/07/20 at 5:48 am
From Althaf kulai on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Masha allah…. good job…
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2016/07/20 at 2:13 am
From Althaf kulai on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Masha allah Great job
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2016/07/20 at 2:10 am
From Mustafa Alampady on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Ma sha allah..great work done by KSCC…keep it up
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2016/07/19 at 9:00 pm
From Joe D'Souza on It's Pothole Season in Mangaluru Again?

Mr. Alfie, You and Me along with few NGO’s and Honest Citizens of Mangalore feel this Pain. So, We tell this matter to MCC Engineering Dept. and they are always busy in meetings or they are in Bangalore or Surathkal. Look at the problem of gutter on Mallikatta-Bunts Hostel Road and that shows the Corruption of area Corporator. Look at the danger near Arya Samaj road junction with the open gutter. I have spoken to Chief Executive Engineer and He sent Contractor Supervisor of Jugul Construction. Still, it is a life-threatening mess. Then look near Natural Ice Cream building where a Child can Fall after eating tasty Ice Cream. Look near Bharath Beedie-Kambla road junction. This is another famous Corrupt Ward of Mangalore. Look at the open dug up area near the entrance to Kambla Road. I hope local Corporators’ SUV should fall into it to give a clear message of ignorance. Crores are sanctioned for Rainy season repairs but if they use it, there is nothing left to…..! Now they have to find a dead Contractor or someone to make a Fake Bill of repairs and…………….. MCC is becoming Mangalore C……… Center.
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2016/07/19 at 6:44 pm
From M.N.Kamath on Tulu culture showcased on Aatid Onji Dina

looking at the photos and reading further my mouth started watering. Keep up the tradition. Government should support & give wide publicity to such events.
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2016/07/19 at 4:16 pm
From Mohammed Sumair on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Masha Allah Good Job #KSCC
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2016/07/19 at 1:48 pm
From Sheikh on No Shorts-Minis? Local Temple Imposes 'Dress Code'

In a historically inaccurate statement which has come as a surprise for many, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that skirts have been a part of Indian culture. Addressing an event held to mark the return of Indian cultural property in Washington, he said that two thousand years ago, artists had made sculptures at the Konark Sun Temple resembling the modern fashionable girl who wears skirts and carries a purse. The prime minister believes that the 13-century Sun Temple shows ‘modern fashionable girl wear who wears skirts and carries purses’. His statement has been termed as factually incorrect because according to Archaeological Survey of India, the Sun Temple, famous for its erotic sculptures, was built in AD 1255 and not 2,000 years ago, reports Telegraph. CM Laxmikant Parsekar from BJP says you won’t find Goan girls in bikinis.No one knows his gone to beach for ‘Jal Vayu Vihar’ or bikini census.This statement came after state Public Works Department Minister and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa) legislator Sudin Dhavalikar make a statement “Young girls wearing short skirts in nightclubs are a threat to the Goan culture. This habit of young girls wearing short dresses everywhere does not fit the Goan culture. What will happen to it if this continues? We should not allow this. It should be stopped.” Modi’s team of Sadhvi’s & Swamis are against girls wearing jeans but Modi supports mini skirts, says our girls used to wear skirts 2000yrs back. In this new era of fashion design when RSS dropped shorts to adopt pants,future smart city like Mangalore is adjusting to the old civilization. While PM taking proud of skirts Mangalore want to impose strict dress code for women only devotes. When men visit temple in divine the focus should be on ‘Shradha’. Why blame women for dress code don’t ask men to lower their eyes? Incredible India.
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2016/07/19 at 1:41 pm
From Omer Farooq on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Masha Allah
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2016/07/19 at 11:44 am
From Omer Farooq on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Masha Allah well done Farooq
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2016/07/19 at 11:43 am
From Vinayak on No Shorts-Minis? Local Temple Imposes 'Dress Code'

Indeed a good move and this should be applied in every temple of Mlore city. Temples are places of worship and is not a place to show cast one’s dressing aspects. I myself have seen many women visiting the temple with indecent dress, which off course does not severe our purpose of temple visit and that disturbs our praying peace. We need to follow the regulations in temples like Horanadu and Kollur. Despite caste and religion, one has to follow strict dress code including the men, who have to remove their shirts, before entering the scared place to have the darshan of the lord. Great move by “women-only”group.
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2016/07/19 at 11:06 am
From selwyn on Faulty RuB by Railways! MCC bears the Brunt

Future “Smart City”.
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2016/07/19 at 7:20 am
From Original R.Pai on Meat found outside Nagabana at Bhatkal

Clearly, this is done by some character trying to stir up communal clashes in the area. This seems to be the second incident in the area. One can easily guess the people behind such attacks in Bhatkala area. Remember, it is known for peace. I don’t feel bad for this hindu temple or nagabana. I feel sad for the animal that was slaughtered only to create this trouble.
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2016/07/19 at 7:11 am
From Abdul shabeer on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Masha allah great work done by KSCC. Donate blood – Save life..
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2016/07/19 at 1:00 am
From Nawaz on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Masha Allah good job
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2016/07/18 at 11:36 pm
From Sheikh on Meat found outside Nagabana at Bhatkal

Reaping political benefits by intensifying communal polarization is the only tactical of BJP which fooled voters promising ‘Acche Din’. In this case BJP and Sangh parivar is the first to protest to create animity between the society. In earlier event Saffron extremists desecrated temple to trigger riots in Hyderabad,Gujarat and in many places in the Karnataka. How does Bajrang Dal missed this sack of meat, whereas it keep audit of each truck carrying cows? Jai Hind
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2016/07/18 at 5:22 pm
From Amit Singh on Meat found outside Nagabana at Bhatkal

its disgusting… the culprits must be followed for their sins…
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2016/07/18 at 3:59 pm
From A S M on Meat found outside Nagabana at Bhatkal

Please hand the case to God Naga and chase the culprits, attack him…
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2016/07/18 at 1:56 pm
From Sarafraz kapu on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Good job by KSCC ( Karnataka sports & cultural club) Keep moving !!
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2016/07/18 at 11:24 am
From Mohammad on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

KSCC good effort in this very hot summer open campaign , really appreciable to volunteers and DHA staff .
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2016/07/18 at 11:22 am
From Mustafa on KSCC holds Blood Donation Campaign at Al Ghubaiba

Ma sha allah
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2016/07/18 at 11:15 am
From Jay on 92-Yr-Old Alice D'Souza abandoned by 'Adopted Son'

Very tragic, it has left me speechless.
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2016/07/18 at 9:33 am
From Arnold REGO on 92-Yr-Old Alice D'Souza abandoned by 'Adopted Son'

What a tragedy – Thank You Team Managalorean for bringing this to the attention of the community.
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2016/07/18 at 3:56 am
From Joe BC on Yeddy questions 'silence' of Sonia, Rahul on DySPs' 'suicide'

BJP is only good at making noise….! Yeddy thinks everyone should do the same!! I am sure Sonia and others have better things to do…..
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2016/07/18 at 3:05 am
From Sheikh on DySP Ganapathi had Beaten Catholics, Priests and Nuns

There are debates on the innocence of the late DySP Ganapathy, thanks to his controversial career. Leaders like R Ashoka declared that the police officer had a clean career, but several departmental enquiries against him tell a different story. His 25-year career was marked not just by allegations of corruption, but also alleged inaction during the Mangalore church attacks of 2008. On September 14 of that year, the Adoration Monastery of the Sisters of St-Clare, near the Milagres Church in Hampankatta, was attacked by Bajrang Dal and Sri Rama Sene activists. Reportedly the attacks were carried out to intimidate Christians who loudly protested against attacks on nuns and religious heads in Odisha. In 2014, he had been suspended for not following Standard Operating Procedure, allegedly after he pocketed money recovered from a thief. A businessman named Rangaswamy had lodged a complaint with the Rajagopalnagar police station in October 2013, stating that Rs 1 crore had been stolen from his relative’s godown. But in the FIR, Ganapathy had written that only Rs 24,000 had been stolen. When the money was recovered from the businessman’s younger brother, Ganapathy allegedly returned only Rs 64 lakh. Ganapathy, then inspector of Yashwantpur police station, was part of the team headed by then Bengaluru Joint Commissioner (Crime) Alok Kumar that allegedly killed rowdy sheeter Pachi alias Prashanth in a fake encounter on September 25, 2010. The late officer suspended twice during BJP,now became hero of the party. God’s court has finally given verdict that he committed on duty. Now BJP Karnataka President B S Yeddyurappa raising voice against DYSP Ganpati suicide. Why is he called police official not to harass some Hindu youths in a murder case in Hassan district? Jai Hind
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2016/07/18 at 1:54 am
From Original R.Pai on Spice Jet Staff help Smuggle 22 Gold Biscuits at MIA

Where is joker Praveena pinto these days? I guess he lost his internet connection!! Hope his new job at Pilikula is going good.
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2016/07/18 at 1:03 am
From olivia mcnally on Savney, We'll Miss You Buddy! May Your Soul RIP

Rip savney the bed of heaven to you my prayers are for you and your loved ones
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2016/07/17 at 11:17 pm
From Original R.Pai on Spice Jet Staff help Smuggle 22 Gold Biscuits at MIA

Big catch!! Can we know the names of those carriers who bring gold from gulf to India and those who were helping these smugglers? I’ve no doubt that they are all from RSS or VHP.
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2016/07/17 at 10:42 pm
From Original R.Pai on DySP Ganapathi had Beaten Catholics, Priests and Nuns

Highlighting only one side and not acknowledging the bad behavior and mistakes on other side are counter productive to what this report is trying to achieve. Moreover, discrediting and disrespecting a dead police officer who left a clear testimony on TV channels reflect poorly on this community and its leaders. I truly wish we all could see past religious/political bias and engage in a rational discussion for a better society.
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2016/07/17 at 10:33 pm
From PK on Yeddy questions 'silence' of Sonia, Rahul on DySPs' 'suicide'

Why Modi is silent on dysp case? Why dint he take a flight to Karnataka.
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2016/07/17 at 9:00 pm
From Polly on DySP Ganapathi had Beaten Catholics, Priests and Nuns

My Reply to Krishna & Venu- You are justifying this brutal and barbaric act, just because of the conversions, how are you different from the thinking of IS, If you call yourself a true Indian, we Indians who never ever started a war and are always peace loving, we should have had a discussion and brought it to a peaceful end, otherwise how different are you in your thinking from them. And who was targeted, inocent people , childeren, senior citizen, any different from a cowardly act. We as the human beings should be more rational in our thinking and not mix Religon, caste, language, etc to create differences, hatred and bloodshed.
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2016/07/17 at 7:53 pm
From Nelson Lewis on DMO to Protest Vilifying Campaign Against Dr Zakir Naik

There are many muslims who disagree with Dr. Zakir Naik (and his disturbing sermons) and one of his sisters is not in favour of what he is doing and, over the years, she has had differences of opinion with him. Dr. Zakir Naik’s father was a psychiatrist and also had his clinic where, after completing his M.B.B.S. he was practising. He was very much influenced by a foreign Islamic preacher and did not take interest in his medical profession for which he had trained and became a preacher himself.
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2016/07/17 at 5:59 pm
From Nelson Lewis on 'Ek thi Rani' nearing completion: Hema Malini

Well, Hema Malini, you have completed “Ek Thi Rani”, but how about making a film on the macho man of yester years, namely Dharmendra under the title “Ek Tha Raja”.
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2016/07/17 at 4:42 pm
From Nelson Lewis on DMO to Protest Vilifying Campaign Against Dr Zakir Naik

Mr. Mohammed Hanif, To you and to some other Muslims, Dr. Zakir Naik is a hero but, for me, he is a fraud and a scoundrel, who has become a multi-millionaire by preaching hate about other religions and superiority of Islam (as if Islam was one of the oldet religions which, in fact, is not). Dr. Naik has taken advantage of the semi-literates, who have no brains and reasoning power. Contrary to what you said, I counter you by saying that many mentions have been made of both Mother Mary in the Bible (New Testament). I cannot tell anything about the Torah because that holy book is written in Hebrew and I do not know that language. Further, it is a very ancient scripture. From what little I know about Prophet Mohammad (may peace be upon him), he was an illiterate person and, therefore, he did not write the Koran himself. Rather, it was dictated to somebody else, who wrote it for him. It is something like Adolph Hitler who, though not an illiterate, but was poor in in written German had dictated his thoughts to Rudolf Hess, who wrote it down for the future Fuhrer and later it was published as Mein Kampf.
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2016/07/17 at 4:31 pm
From Jay on DMO to Protest Vilifying Campaign Against Dr Zakir Naik

Mohammed Hanif “I am not forcing u to accept my belief, IPhone says they are the best and Samsung says they are the best” – This is not the teachings of Islam, non Muslims are offered 3 choices and all through history people were forced to accept any one of the following. 1. Convert to Islam and pay 2.5% of their savings as Zakat. 2. Do not convert to Islam, and pay 50% of their income (not savings) as Jaziya. 3. Hence, if anyone does not want to convert to Islam and pay the Zakat, or remain a non Muslim and pay the Jaziya, then the order is to kill them? Why? Would it be acceptable to Muslims if Hindus, Christians & Jews were to use the same reasoning and logic extract money out of you? Zakir Naik is a Master of “Taqqiya” or Lying, and since you have watched his videos you may have also got well trained too. All Zakir does is to lie and lie, and makes it sound that his lies are the truth. If you think Zakir is telling the truth then go and also watch the youtube videos of David Wood, Sam Shamoun, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi and you will know how much he lies. He was supposed to return to India on July 11, 2016, where is he? I doubt he will come back. If he was clean and honest he will come back and face the allegations against him, and clarify with his copy of un-doctored videos. Wait and see he will settle in a Muslim country and join hands with other terrorists like Hafiz Saeed, etc and continue his terror acts against India and the Indian people and his well oiled Semi and illiterate audience will clap for Zakir.
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2016/07/17 at 12:05 pm
From K S Bhat on MOF protests against false allegations on Dr Zakir Naik

A German’s view No need to be sorry for any attack by fanatics, please read this before its too late guys: wake up world and heads of state and countries before its very very late. A German’s View on Islam – worth reading because this is by far the best explanation of the Muslim terrorist situation I have ever read. His references to past history are accurate and clear. The author of this email is Dr. Emanuel Tanya, a well-known and well-respected psychiatrist–a man, whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II, and owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward fanaticism. ‘Very few people were true Nazis,’ he said, ‘but many enjoyed the return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. I was one of those who just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So, the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before we knew it, they owned us, and we had lost control, and the end of our world had come. My family lost everything. I ended up in a concentration camp and the Allies destroyed my factories.’ We are told again and again by ‘experts’ and ‘talking heads’ that Islam is the religion of peace and that the vast majority of Muslims just want to live in peace. Although this unqualified assertion may be true, it is entirely irrelevant. It is meaningless fluff, meant to make us feel better, and meant to somehow diminish the specter of fanatics rampaging across the globe in the name of Islam. The fact is that the fanatics rule Islam at this moment in history. It is the fanatics who march. It is the fanatics who wage any one of 50 shooting wars worldwide. It is the fanatics who systematically slaughter Christian or tribal groups throughout Africa and are gradually taking over the entire continent in an Islamic wave. It is the fanatics who bomb, behead, murder, or honor-kill. It is the fanatics who take over mosque after mosque. It is the fanatics who zealously spread the stoning and hanging of rape victims and homosexuals. It is the fanatics who teach their young to kill and to become suicide bombers. The hard, quantifiable fact is that the peaceful majority, the ‘silent majority,’ is cowed and extraneous. Communist Russia was comprised of Russians who just wanted to live in peace, yet the Russian Communists were responsible for the murder of about 20 million people. The peaceful majority were irrelevant. China’s huge population was peaceful as well, but Chinese Communists managed to kill a staggering 70 million people. The average Japanese individual, prior to World War II, was not a warmongering sadist. Yet, Japan murdered and slaughtered its way across South East Asia in an orgy of killing that included the systematic murder of 12 million Chinese civilians, most killed by sword, shovel, and bayonet. And who can forget Rwanda, which collapsed into butchery. Could it not be said that the majority of Rwandans were ‘peace loving’? History lessons are often incredibly simple and blunt. Yet for all our powers of reason, we often miss the most basic and uncomplicated of points: peace-loving Muslims have been made irrelevant by their silence. Peace-loving Muslims will become our enemy if they don’t speak up, because like my friend from Germany, they will awaken one day and find that the fanatics own them, and the end of their world will have begun. Peace-loving Germans, Japanese, Chinese, Russians, Rwandans, Serbs, Afghans, Iraqis, Palestinians, Somalis, Nigerians, Algerians, and many others have died because the peaceful majority did not speak up until it was too late. Islamic prayers have now been introduced into Toronto and other public schools in Ontario, and, yes, in Ottawa too while the Lord’s Prayer was removed (due to being so offensive?! To whom? Not to the vast majority of Canadians!). The Islamic way is only peaceful until the fanatics move in. In Australia, and indeed in many countries around the world, many of the most commonly consumed food items have the halal emblem on them. Just look at the back of some of the most popular chocolate bars, and at other food products in your local supermarket. Foods on aircraft have the halal emblem, just to appease the privileged minority who are now rapidly expanding throughout the world. In the U.K, the Muslim communities refuse to integrate and there are now dozens of ?no-go? zones within major cities across the country that the police force dare not intrude upon. Sharia law prevails there, because the Muslim community in those areas refuses to acknowledge British law. As for we who watch it all unfold, we must pay attention to the only group that counts — the fanatics who threaten our way of life. Anyone who doubts the seriousness of this issue and just deletes this email without sending it on, is contributing to the passiveness that allows the problems to expand. So, I beg you, extend yourself a bit and send this on and on and on in the hope that thousands, world-wide, read this, n about it, and send it on – before it’s too late . . .. because we remained silent.
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2016/07/17 at 8:46 am
From Jay on MOF protests against false allegations on Dr Zakir Naik

How can they ever fix a problem, when they say nothing is broken. What is worse is it is always, each and every time, all the time it is someone else’s fault.
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2016/07/17 at 7:09 am
From Original R.Pai on DMO to Protest Vilifying Campaign Against Dr Zakir Naik

Dear Brother Mohammed Haneef, You started off with humility and presented a very moderated view in your first post. But true colors came out in your response to Nelson’s post! Let me break it down for you. # Zakir Naik is clearly deceiving people when he says his video on Osama was doctored!! There are multiple videos on the same topic and they are all doctored? Why did he take this long to provide a clarification? In fact, yesterday, he posted a video on his official channel and reiterated the same thing!!!! Watch this video – Apparently, he still doesn’t know who Osama Bin Laden is!! Seriously???? Did he post a doctored video in his own channel?? LOL # You also say that your religion is supreme. Let me understand this – Does it mean that you don’t believe in India’ constitution? If there is a conflict between constitution and your religion, what do you follow? Do you also believe that non-muslims should be prevented from practicing their faith in muslim countries? As you know, muslims are free to preach and celebrate their faith in India. Do you support similar freedom to Hindus in Islamic countries? Let us know.
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2016/07/17 at 5:11 am
From Original R.Pai on DySP Ganapathi had Beaten Catholics, Priests and Nuns

For any clear thinking person, it was very clear that all sides made mistakes during 2008 incident. Police responded only after a few trouble makers engaged in property damage and pelted stones injuring cops. Unfortunately, police responded with disproportionate force assaulting many innocents who were used as shield by the trouble makers. Quite honestly, re-opening this old incident to discredit a dead Police officer shows poor taste and bad judgement. This is no different from the case of an individual from Hindu community who disrespected Traci road accident victims on Facebook purely based on religious bias. Oh well…
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2016/07/17 at 4:58 am
From Original R.Pai on MOF protests against false allegations on Dr Zakir Naik

This is Taqiyya at best!! Someone needs to remind these guys that it was Bangladesh who requested an investigation into Dr.Naik’s activities and hate speech. Are Bangladesh leaders part of RSS and ‘hindu conspiracy’??? Who are they fooling? Also, see how this group is dragging human rights issue into this debate when they are promoting exactly opposite of human rights. If they are for human rights, do they believe in equal rights for women? How about more rights for gays and lesbians? What about those who want to leave their religion? Do they really believe in constitution or Sharia?
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2016/07/17 at 4:40 am
From NN on DySP Ganapathi had Beaten Catholics, Priests and Nuns

This is a fit case for CBI Inquiry in order to deliver justice. CBI should have independent authority to probe any case in the nation without seeking permission from the State Govt. There should be checks and balances in the democracy and no one should cover up the culprits, no matter how powerful he/she is. Look at the FBI questioning their own former boss — Hillary Clinton about her e-mails, simply because she allegedly lied. Using toxic gas on innocents certainly requires a International level of inquiry as this gas may be as dangerous as chemical weapons.
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2016/07/17 at 4:32 am

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