Will pray Manjunatha to punish Yeddy and Kumaraswamy: Santhosh Hegde

June 21, 2011

Udupi, June 21: Politicians today have stooped to such low that if you allege a politician of being corrupt, instead of denying the allegation levied against him he would point at the person who alleged him of being corrupt, said Lokayuktha Justice N Santhosh Hegde.

He was interacting with the students at a programme organized by Balakedarara Vedike Udupi at Ambalpady Sri Janardana and Sri Mahakali Temple, here on Monday.

Later Santhosh Hegde also inaugurated a district level Lokayuktha building built behind the Treasury Office, here.

Replying a student's question on CM Yeddyurappa and former CM Kumaraswamy's challenge to take the oath before Sri Manjunatha of Dharmasthala, Hegde said that he would pray Sri Manjunatha to punish the both. “By their statements on the Truth Test, both of them are trying to defame Dharmasthala Manjunatha, he said.

“People from the government ask us who are you to question us. In fact we are the citizens of this nation and have every rights under the Constitution to question the government. A government does not have the right to ask us 'who are you?', but we have every right to question the government `what are doing there?”, he said.

Dharmadarshi of Sri Janardana and Mahakali Temple Dr Vijaya Ballal inaugurated the programme. Senior Entrepreneur P Rabeendra Nayak, Convener of Balakedarara Vedike K Damodar Aithal, HS Aithal, Laxmi Bai, AP Kodancha and others were present.

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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