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Konkani film Fondacho Mister crosses 100 shows, continues strong run in Coastal Karnataka

Konkani film Fondacho Mister crosses 100 shows, continues strong run in Coastal Karnataka

Mangaluru, May 7: Rayan Magnito’s latest Konkani comedy-drama Fondacho Mister has completed 100 shows and continues its successful run in theatres across coastal Karnataka, drawing praise from both audiences and critics.

Though the film had a slow start, positive word-of-mouth and strategic social media promotions — including personalized video appeals by Rayan himself — helped the film gain momentum. Audiences have now embraced the film for its humor, engaging storyline, and local flavo

Fondacho Mister has been appreciated for its refreshing take on humor, and the music has also received warm applause from viewers. Rayan’s sincere efforts to craft a quality film on a limited budget have been acknowledged by industry peers and audiences alike.

The movie continues to run successfully with daily shows at 4 PM and 7 PM at Bharath Cinemas, Mangaluru. Its performance marks a significant achievement for the regional Konkani film scene, highlighting the audience’s growing appetite for local, culturally rooted stories.

Music is the heart and soul of culture in Mangalore.

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Mangalorean Catholics have a typical list of songs that have been sung through the ages, including baila and American and British music from the 50s and 60s. Here’s a songbook that captures many of these precious songs. It’s called the JERINA Songbook, named after my grandparents, Jerry & Ena

Music is the heart and soul of culture in Mangalore.

Mangalorean Catholics have their own unique musical style called “baila”, a word that comes from the Portuguese “bailar”, which means to dance. It is a blend of local and Portuguese musical styles and it is also popular in Goa and Srilanka. Baila is upbeat, full of life and brings the entire community on their feet every time it plays. It is typically accompanied by lively dancing and plenty of brass instruments. Brass bands are very popular in Mangalore, especially at weddings.

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024: 190 Vacancies For Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka Candidates

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024: 190 Vacancies For Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka Candidates

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024: Applicants must be between 18 and 36 years of age as of August 1.

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024: The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has announced a recruitment drive for various departmental positions. Eligible candidates from Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka can submit their applications between September 16 and October 6 through the official website. The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 190 positions.

Former Shiv Sena Legislator Rajan Salvi Joins Eknath Shinde Faction

Former Shiv Sena Legislator Rajan Salvi Joins Eknath Shinde Faction

Rajan Salvi, who was sulking over his neglect by the party especially after his defeat in the 2024 Assembly elections, resigned from the post of Shiv Sena (UBT) deputy leader on Wednesday.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) received yet another blow after a three-term legislator Rajan Salvi, who lost the 2024 Assembly elections from the Ratapur constituency in Konkan region, on Thursday joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Union Minister Gadkari Promises June Completion Of Mumbai-Goa Highway

Union Minister Gadkari Promises June Completion Of Mumbai-Goa Highway

Nitin Gadkari acknowledged the many challenges faced in completing the highway.

Mumbai:

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway will be completed by June this year, which is expected to bring relief to daily commuters and Konkan-bound travelers who have endured years of pothole-ridden roads.

Speaking at an event here on Monday, the road transport and highways minister also reiterated that physical toll booths would be removed across the country soon and the Centre will come up with a new toll policy.

Expressing confidence in the country’s infrastructural future, Mr Gadkari also said, “In the next two years, India’s road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States.” The national highway between Mumbai and Goa is expected to cut the travel time between these places and give a huge boost to development in the Konkan region.

Mr Gadkari acknowledged the many challenges faced in completing the highway.

“There were numerous difficulties with the Mumbai-Goa highway. But do not worry, we will complete the road 100 per cent by this June,” he said.

Konkan Coast On High Alert, Patrolling Increased After Pahalgam Terror Attack; 6 Dead From Maharashtra So Far

Konkan Coast On High Alert, Patrolling Increased After Pahalgam Terror Attack; 6 Dead From Maharashtra So Far

The victims from Maharashtra have been identified as Atul Mone, Hemant Joshi and Sanjay Lele from Thane’s Dombivali, along with Dilip Desale from Navi Mumbai’s Panvel. Santosh Jagdale and Kaustubh Ganbote from Pune were also confirmed dead.

Mumbai: In a horrifying terror attack on Tuesday, unidentified terrorists opened fire in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming the lives of at least 26 individuals. Among the dead were tourists, a senior intelligence officer and six residents from Maharashtra who were vacationing with their families.

Details On Victims Hailing From Maharashtra

The victims from Maharashtra have been identified as Atul Mone, Hemant Joshi and Sanjay Lele from Thane’s Dombivali, along with Dilip Desale from Navi Mumbai’s Panvel. Santosh Jagdale and Kaustubh Ganbote from Pune were also confirmed dead. All were part of family groups travelling in the valley when the ambush occurred.

The Vijay Kedia blueprint: How one man turned small stocks into Rs 1,400 crore wealth

The Vijay Kedia blueprint: How one man turned small stocks into Rs 1,400 crore wealth

Vijay Kedia built his fortune not by chasing trends but by holding conviction. He focused on small, underappreciated companies with clear market opportunities, trustworthy promoters, and room to scale. A look at the patterns that guide Kedia’s entry and exit, how he identifies businesses worth holding for a decade, and how he evaluates risk in companies that look cheap but may not be scalable.

Over time, Vijay Kedia built one of India’s most admired long-term investing track records, compounding wealth through concentrated bets on companies like Atul Auto, Cera Sanitaryware, and Sudarshan Chemical. (Credit: https://www.vijaykedia.co/)

Vijay Kedia’s investing journey began not with success but with survival. A young trader in Kolkata, he racked up losses year after year, so severe that his family had to pawn assets just to keep him afloat. But instead of walking away from the market, Kedia changed how he approached it.

He stopped trading and started thinking like a business owner.

He focused on small, underappreciated companies with clear market opportunities, trustworthy promoters, and room to scale. Then he held them with quiet conviction, not for quarters but for decades.

Monsoon vigorous over Konkan-Goa, IMD issues ‘orange’ alert until July 13

Monsoon vigorous over Konkan-Goa, IMD issues ‘orange’ alert until July 13

Mumbai will continue to witness heavy rain. Due to rough sea conditions, the IMD has advised fishermen to stay off the high seas in northern Maharashtra.

Once the monsoon trough is well established, regions to the south of it experience good and widespread rainfall.(PTI Photo)

Mumbai, along with parts of Konkan and Goa, will continue to experience heavy rain and remain under an ‘orange’ alert (be prepared) until Saturday, July 13, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency on Tuesday reported that the western coastal areas were affected by multiple favorable weather systems, all of which resulted in a sudden increase in rainfall since the past weekend.

How individual efforts at conservation in the Konkan could pave the way to policy decisions

How individual efforts at conservation in the Konkan could pave the way to policy decisions

Ratnagiri has almost 900 sacred groves that used to be thick with old trees and endemic species of birds and animals.

Ratnagiri is 68 per cent forest, of which 98 per cent is in private ownership. (Photo: Dr. Aparna Watve, Coordinator, RLA, IUCN SSC Western Ghats Plant Specialist Group)

The Konkan is a lush green pocket of Maharashtra; a haven for nature lovers and travellers who seek respite from the heat and dust of city life. Prateik More feels fortunate to have grown up in Ratnagiri. He used to wander among the plateau and forests watching birds and taking photographs.

More gradually, became aware of an impending calamity, the first trigger being the changing nature of the sacred groves – forest patches that are tied to local faith, customs and lifestyle – where the “biodiversity had reduced”.