Moulana Azad is in Heaven; tricolor to be hoisted in Islamabad; Vajpayee's blood in our veins: Eshwarappa

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May 22, 2012

Mangalore, May 22: Moulana Abul Kalam Azad is one of the great freedom fighters who fought for the country and today lies in heaven, said K S Eshwarappa, State BJP President.

Adressing the gathering at a convention organized by BJP Yuva Morcha in Mangalore on Tuesday, Mr. Eshwarappa said that Moulana Azad and others such as Subhash Chandra Bose and Veer Damodar Savarkar fought for the freedom of the country in the real sense of the term. “They are all in heaven now”. But the youth of today hardly have any role models to look at, Eshwarappa lamented.

Crediting the Yuva Morcha activists for actively participating in the tricolor hoisting movement of 2010 at Lal Chowk in Kashmir, Eshwarappa said: “You have given a strong message to Pakistan that you are not scared of its terrorists. You have given them a warning that today you have hoisted the flag in Kashmir and that next time you may well hoist it in Islamabad too”.

On the anti-cow slaughter bill, Mr. Eshwarappa said that the law would already have been implemented if not for Governor H R Bharadwaj who has time and again “acted as a Congress agent who forwarded the Bill to the President of India”. The BJP government is firm in its decision to implement the anti-cow slaughter law in the state, he said.

Mr. Eshwarappa also stated on the occasion that a corruption free government has to be brought back to power in Centre and that BJP is the only hope. “Nammalli praamaanika raajakaaranigalaada Atal Bihaari Vajpayee avara rakta haritaa ide (In our veins runs the blood of “honest politician” Atal Bihari Vajpayee)”, Mr. Eshwarappa remarked.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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