Team Mangalore conquer the skies in Italy

May 12, 2012

Mangalore, May 12: Team Mangalore, a city-based hobby group of kite flyers, have returned home after conquering the skies in Italy.

As representatives of India, the four-member team successfully showcased cultural heritage of India to the Italians at 32nd Art Evento International Kite Festival held at Cervia, Italy, from April 21 to May 2.

This is one of the most prestigious kite festivals in the world and is organised by Claudio Capelli, renowned Italian artist.

The festival was organised by Mr. Claudio Capelli and Ms.Caterina Capelli, renowned artists from Italy.

In the festival the Team Mangalore showcased some of its best kites depicting Indian folk art to Italians, stated a press release issued here.

The event had attracted participants from over 38 countries. Many flyers of international fame around the world showcased their collection of kites.

Sarvesh Rao, Nitin Shetty, Prashanth Upadhyaya and Dinesh Holla were the four members of Team Mangalore, who participated in this mega event. This unique event was blend of kites and art where many artists showcased their talent too.

'Special Guest of Honour'

Mr.Prashanth Upadhyaya entertained the gathering by Yakshagana performance. The Italians were fascinated by the costume and appreciated the performance.

Mr.Dinesh Holla conducted live demonstration of art kites and also exhibited his line art work. People gathered appreciated the line art demonstration. In all, Team Mangalore added more colours to this unique festival by its all round performance in kite flying, cultural talent and art work demonstration.

Earlier, Team Mangalore had participated in various international kite festivals held at Canada, UK, France, Thailand, Korea, Sri Lanka, Dubai and recently it had participated in the international kite festival held at Korea.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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