Mangaluru: Exhibition of art by Santhosh Andrade gets underway

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November 1, 2020

Mangaluru, Nov 1: An exhibition of paintings by the Mangalore-based artist Santhosh Andrade was inaugurated by eminent architect Sharath Punja on Saturday, October 31 at Kodial Guthu Center for Media, Art & Design at 5:00 p.m. Speaking on the occasion, Sharath Punja appreciated the works of Santhosh Andrade and said he was especially impressed by the themes of his art.

Santhosh Andrade explained the inspirations for his work, especially the evolving urban landscape of Mangalore. Subhas Chandra Basu, Chapter Head of Mangalore Chapter of INTACH presided over the function. Artist and trustee of Art Kanara Trust Janardhan Havanje welcomed the gathering and delivered the introductory address. Trustee Nemiraj Shetty gave a vote of thanks.

The art exhibition is organized by Art Kanara Trust in association with INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Mangaluru Chapter. It is being held in the traditional settings of ‘Kodial Guthu Mane’, a heritage home at situated at Kodialguthu West (close to Pathu Mudi Souda’), near Ballalbagh, Mangalore. The exhibition will remain open to viewers 11am to 7pm on all days till November 8, 2020.

Santhosh Andrade is an award winning artist and the winner of this year’s ORA-Mojarto National Art Contest. The exhibition showcases a broad range of recent works painted on canvas, terracotta and wood. 40 works of art are on display.

This exhibition is supported by S Cube Art Gallery.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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