Mangaluru: Second edition of ‘Rasavadi’ released

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August 8, 2015

Mangaluru, Aug 8: The second reprint of 'Rasavadi'- the Kannada translation of the international bestseller 'The Alchemist' written by Paulo Coelho - was released at a programme organised by Blood Brain Boime Banking Trust, Mangaluru at Ravindra Kala Bhavan, University College here on Saturday.

Chairman of Alva's Educational Foundation, Moodbidri Dr M Mohan Alva released copies of the reprinted book that was first released on May 2, 2015.

Speaking after releasing the book, he said that several Muslim writers had contributed towards Kannada language by penning novels and poetry, but this was not sufficient. The beauty of the society should be enhanced by more works written in Kannada language in order to increase its usage and popularity, he said.

Speaking on promoting regional languages, he said that with 17 languages officially recognised in the country despite the existence of over 3,000 regional languages, there should be efforts towards promoting the regional languages including Tulu, Konkani and Beary. The upcoming edition of Alva's cultural festival Nudisiri that will be held in the last week of November will promote Beary culture and language, he informed.

Speaking on the occasion, scholar and well-known writer Dr Taltaje Vasant Kumar provided insights in the book. Detailing the original story immortalised in the novel penned by Paulo Coelho, he shed light on the hidden meanings and the concept of destiny as told through the fictional journey of a shepherd Santiago.

"The story speaks to the reader about following his dream and fulfilling his destiny. The story of the journey of a young shepherd is a metaphor for every person who seeks to fulfill his destiny. In the novel, we become acquainted with the desert and its signs - something that is rare in Kannada literature," he said.

Translator of 'Rasavadi' (The Alchemist) Abdul Raheem Teekay said that the main intention of translating the novel to Kannada was to inspire underprivileged children to dream and aspire to follow their dreams.

Editor-in-chief of Vartha Bhartha Kannada daily Abdussalam Puthige delivered the presidential remarks. M B Abdul Rahman welcomed the gathering and introduced the guests.

Also Read:

Kannada translation of The Alchemist released as 'Rasavadi'

Abdul Raheem Teekay’s Beary anthology 'Mallige Balli' released

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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