All India Kannada Cultural Convention from Aug 6

August 2, 2011

Mangalore, August 2: The eighth 'All India Kannada Cultural Convention-2011' will be held on August 6 and 7 in Mumbai under the presidentship of well-known Kannada film director Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar.

The two day convention will be held under the joint auspices of Mumbai based 'Mumbai Kannada Sangha' and 'Hridayavahini' Kannada newspaper in association with Government of Karnataka, Department of Kannada and Culture and Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, at V K Gokak Vedike at Billava Bhavan, Gurunarayan Marg, Anand Nagar Santa Cruz, East Mumbai.

Union Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa will inaugurate the convention at 5 pm on Saturday, August 6.

Various sessions including poets meet will be conducted as part of the convention. 'Suvarna Mayura' awards and 'Noble Man-2011' awards will also be conferred on the occasion.

A galaxy of Kannada litterateurs, thinkers, writers and leaders are expected to take part in the event.

About Convention President;

Chandrashekhar, also known as Chandru, has directed about 15 Kannada movies and about 10 Tele-serials. He is also a writer (Novels and short stories) and is a columnist in Kannada weekly 'Hai Bangalore'.

He entered the filmmaking business by writing dialogues for the movie Kadina Benki. Later he directed several award winning films. A quintessential intellectual, he is one of the few auteurs of cinema who believes in cinema as a cultural and creative phenomenon. Chandrashekar has added another first in his long list of achievements as the first Kannada filmmaker to promote his film Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige at the prestigious 2007 Cannes Film Festival.

'Nooru Janmaku' is Nagathihalli Chandrashekar's latest offering. It's a love story set against the backdrop of recession, both economical and emotional. As is the ace director's wont, the film introduces Santosh as a hero for the first time and Aadarsh Balakrishna (Iqbal fame) to the Kannada screen. Nearly 40% of the film is shot in Hongkong and Macau. Santosh Rai Pathaje is behind the Super 35 camera and the entire film is processed under DI (Digital Intermediate). The film may go well with today's youth who are constantly under one moral dilemma or the other. Manomurthy has scored the music and 5 songs in the film are bound to be chart busters.

'Haddugalu', 'Nanna Preetiya Huduganige', 'Malenadina Hudugi', 'Bayaluseemeya Huduga', 'Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake', 'Chukki Chandramara Naadinalli', 'Sannidhi, Ayana', 'Akaala', 'Prema Katha Samputa', 'Valase Hakkiya Haadu', 'America! America!!' and 'Shatamaanadanchinali' are his literary works.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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