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Thursday, 10 September 2026

Uncovering Mangalore: Beyond the Coastal Staples

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Uncovering Mangalore: Beyond the Coastal Staples

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Mangalore is located on the west coast of India, with Goa to the north and Kerala to the south. Mangalore is most famous for its pristine coastal beaches, historic and old temples, churches and mosques, and spicy coastal cuisine with a wide range of seafood. Many rate the range to be better than in Goa, as the bigger fishes arrive in Goan ports by boats, early in the morning from Mangalore. A tourist destination few are aware of. It’s now attracting many local and foreign tourists. Including travel and food bloggers and vloggers.

Mangalore has rich history. It was historically the capital of the Alupa dynasty, whose kings ruled coastal Karnataka for over a thousand years. The city is a healthy mix of old and new. Ancient structures stand in harmony with modern buildings. It’s a culturally rich place with old traditions kept alive. Kantara movie was a live example of this.

Mangalore highlights:

*Mangalore got its name from the local deity and Mangaladevi Temple. The Hindu goddess of Mangaluru, an incarnation of the goddess Shakti or Durga.

*Mangalore is known as the Gateway to Karnataka.

*Mangalore has over 1000 temples and most of them are over 1000 years old. There are many old churches and mosques too.

*Mangalore is accessible by road, rail, air and sea.

*Mangalore has a busy international Airport and Sea port, with foreign cruise ships calling from time to time.

*Mangalore is in the list of smart cities and one of the cleanest and safest cities in India.

*Mangalore is known as the "Rome of the East" because of its historical architecture and ancient churches.

*Mangalore is known as the Ice cream capital of India, with several major outlets offering a wide range of ice creams.

*Mangalore is an educational hub with students from all over India and abroad who come to study in Mangalore, Suratkal and Manipal from medical to engineering and other professional courses.

*Mangalore is the only city in India and probably in the world known by 10 names –

It is also mentioned in the ancient books and travelogue stories of foreigners, like in Greece, Arabia and others. The names are as follows:

Mangaluru, the official name in Kannada.

Kodial, the name used in Konkani language.

Kudla, the widely used local name in Tulu language.

Maikala, the name in Beary language (spoken by local Muslims).

Kaudal, the historical name in Urdu.

Manjiloree, the historical name in Arabic

Mangalapuram, traditional name in Malayalam.

Kodeyaala in Havyakka (spoken by Havyakka Brahmins native to coastal and parts of northern Kerala).

Manjarun, the historical name recorded in ancient Sanskrit texts.

Mangalore, the anglicized name since British rule, commonly known in English.

Tulu is the most spoken first language in Mangalore, spoken roughly by 35-50% or more, of the population. Kannada, Konkani, Beary is also spoken. Hindi and English are spoken and understood. Since Kerala is not very far, you find many Malayalees either settled, doing business, working and students studying in Mangalore. In recent years people from other states have settled here. Rajasthanis, Gujaratis, Tamilians and others have settled here.

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*Mangalore is known as the cradle of Indian Banking. 5 major banks are from Mangalore/South Canara with their main/regional offices in Mangalore. They are as follows:

Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Vijay Bank, Karnataka Bank, Corporation Bank.

*Mangalore is also known for Medical Tourism with many top doctors, hospitals and clinics in and around Mangalore.

People from different parts of India, mainly from south, especially Kerala, Middle East/Gulf, and even foreigners from west come to Mangalore for treatment and surgery. The environment, cost and healthcare are the main attractions.

*Mangalore is also known for its virgin and Blue Flag beaches – The beaches are clean and less crowded as compared to other beaches like in Goa. Panambur Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach, Ullal Beach are close by.

*Mangalore is known for a wide range of seafood, vegetarian fare and traditional snacks. There are many popular and old restaurants serving a wide variety of seafood. Tourists and visitors love the cuisine. Some of the restaurants have the traditional ambience showing the cultural roots and rich history.

*Many people are tempted to compare Goa and Mangalore. There are many similarities between Goa and Mangalore. Some of them being, both are coastal cities, Konkani is spoken in both and Portuguese occupied both the places, but in Mangalore only for a brief period. Mangaloreans drove away the Portuguese with their aggressive posture. Queen Abbakka from Ullal was mainly responsible for driving away and not allowing the Portuguese to get a foothold in the city though they tried several times, whereas the Goans didn’t resist to that extent and were subdued by the Portuguese. Many attribute it to the easy-going lifestyle of the Goans. Many Goans feel, Mangalore is more developed than Goa.

*Mangalore is a multi-lingual city as I mentioned above. Languages spoken here are – Tulu, a local dialect, Kannada, Konkani, Beary, Hindi, English and Malayalam as Kerala is about an hour from Mangalore. Muslims in Mangalore and north Kerala speak Beary, a distinct Malayalam-based language influenced by Tulu. People are friendly and though from different religions live in peace and harmony.

*Famous Mangaloreans:

Mangaloreans introduced Udupi hotels in Mumbai. Udupi hotels all over India and abroad are mostly run and managed by Mangaloreans. They also introduced the famous vegetarian thali culture along with a wide range of delicious south Indian snacks like idli, wada, dosas with chutney and sambhar.

There are many Mangaloreans who have excelled in different fields and have made a name for themselves. Mangalore roots are linked to several prominent figures in the film, sports, business, industry and literature.

George Fernandes, the veteran firebrand trade unionist and former Defence Minister, KS Hegde, former speaker of Lok Sabha, Guru Dutt, the famous director actor, ahead of his time, Sunil Shetty, Shilpa Shetty, Rohit Shetty, Pooja Hegde, Anushka Shetty, Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Isha Koppikar, Prakash Raj in films. Freida Pinto, the star of Slumdog Millionaire. Ravi Shastri, former captain and coach of Indian cricket team, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, current cricketers, Budi Kunderan, former wicketkeeper and dashing batsman, Prakash Padukone, legendary badminton player who won All England Open, Ashish Ballal, a reliable hockey goalkeeper, Vandana Rao, Ashwini Akkunji, sprint athletes and Asian Games gold medalist, Vijay Mallya in business and industry, BR Shetty, founder of NMC Health and UAE Exchange, Devi Shetty, renowned cardiac surgeon and founder of Narayana Health, Anant Pai, creator of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comics, often known as Uncle Pai, KV Kamath, the veteran banker, MV Kamath, former editor of The Sunday Times, Illustrated Weekly of India, Washington Correspondent for Times of India and chairman of Prasar Bharati, Aravind Adiga, author who won the Booker Prize for his novel, UR Rao, renowned space scientist and former chairman of ISRO, TV Mohandas Pai, former CFO of Infosys, Sandeep Chowta, music director, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, freedom fighter, Daya Nayak the encounter specialist in Mumbai Police and many others. Yours truly has a Mangalore connection too!

Kadri, Bejai, Valencia, Chilimbi and Falnir are widely considered as upscale neighborhoods in Mangalore. These areas feature high property value, luxury high-rise apartments and top infrastructure. You find beautiful homes, buildings, cottages, villas and mansions all over the city. Mangalore is an emerging top-tier choice for retirees and returning NRIs seeking balanced lifestyle, high-quality healthcare, and strong cultural roots and abundant greenery.

Mangalore International Airport (IATA: IXE) is unique and different.

Scenic and Unique Terrain:

Located in Bajpe, about 13 km from the Mangaluru city-center, it is famously known for being one of the few airports in India with tabletop runways, which are engineered on a leveled hilltop plateau flanked by steep valleys.

Vital Connectivity:

It is the second-busiest airport in Karnataka (after Bengaluru) and serves as a major gateway for coastal Karnataka, linking the region domestically and offering extensive international connectivity, particularly to the Middle East. There are plans to start direct flights to Singapore soon.

Modern Management:

Originally opened in 1951 as Bajpe Aerodrome, the airport is currently operated by Mangaluru International Airport Limited under the Adani Group, featuring a single integrated passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international traffic. It’s a well-designed and compact airport with modern amenities.

Aviation Firsts: It holds the distinction of being the first airport in Karnataka to feature two runways, as well as the first in the state to have a runway made entirely of concrete.

Comparison between Mangalore and Bangalore:

Since both the cities are in Karnataka, people tend to compare the two. Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and Mangalore is the District Headquarters of Dakshina Kannada or South Kanara district.

Which city, Bangalore or Mangalore is better to live? It all depends whether you prefer a fast-paced life or a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Bangalore is more of a metropolitan city, and Mangalore is a growing coastal city. In a way Mangalore is better than Bangalore if you prefer a peaceful, coastal lifestyle, with lower costs and lesser traffic. Ideal for retired people. Bangalore with job opportunities and fast-paced, cosmopolitan mega-city with diverse dining, shopping and active nightlife is preferred by the active younger lot.

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Monday, 31 August 2026

Remembering India's first Nobel laureate

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The present generation have heard or know about Rabindranath Tagore as the creator of the Indian national anthem – Jana Gana Mana. And very few are aware of his other achievements, he won the Nobel Prize for his collection of poems- Geetanjali. And he was the founder of Shantiniketan, an open-air school in 1901. He taught students to love nature and think freely. It helped build cultural pride and national identity.

Rabindranath Tagore was born on May7^th 1861 to Debendranath Tagore and Saradha Devi in Jorasanka Thakurbari, Calcutta, now Kolkata. He was educated at UCL Faculty of Laws, Presidency University and St Xavier’s Collegiate School. He had thirteen siblings. They were Jyothirindranath Tagore, Dwijendranath Tagore, Satyendranath Tagore, Swarnakumari Devi, Hemendranath Tagore, Somendranath Tagore, Birendranath Tagore, Punyendranath Tagore Soudamini Tagore, Bhudendranath Tagore, Barnakumari Tagore, Saratkumari Tagore and Sukumari Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore was the youngest of the 14 children.

From time to time, one hears about Tagore family. Descendants of the Tagore family live primarily in Kolkatta and Shantiniketan, while others have spread across the world.

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, author, playwright, musician, composer, philosopher, social reformer, painter and one of the foremost figures of the Bengali Renaissance. He supported India’s freedom movement through inspiring patriotic songs, cultural unity, and moral defiance against British rule rather than active political participation. He opposed the partition of Bengal. He wrote Amar Sonar Bangla to unite the people. He composed Ekla Chalo Re to urge people to walk alone for a good cause. He wrote Chitto Jetha Bhayshunyo to inspire a fearless mind. These songs gave emotional strength to freedom fighters. British troops committed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and Tagore gave up his British Knighthood in protest.

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In 1869 Tagore penned his first poetry when he was nearly eight years old. In 1877 Tagore released its first substantial poems under the pseudonym Bhanusinha at the age of sixteen.

In1878 to 1880 Tagore was sent to England at the age of seventeen for formal education. He returned to Bengal without a degree in 1880 but was inspired to produce his own literary works by fusing the of Bengali and European tradition.

In 1883 Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore married Mrinalini Devi according to the rituals of Brahmo Samaj. Together they had five children, Rathindranath, Shamindranath, Renuka Devi, Meera Devi, Madhurilata Devi. But two died during childhood.

In the 1890s Tagore lived mainly in rural East Bengal managing family estate. In 1901 Tagore established his school at Shantiniketan with five students (including his eldest son) and an equal number of teachers. He originally named it Brahmacharya Ashram.

In 1911 Gurudev wrote India’s national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’. It was originally composed in Bengali as the hymn Bharoto Bhagya Bidhata. It’s first stanza was officially adopted as the national anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.

In 1913 Tagore became the first Asian Nobel Laureate and the non-European to win the for literature for his book ‘Gitanjali’ in 1913 (started writing in 1909). In 1915 Tagore was knighted by the ruling British government in 1915, but within few years he resigned the honor as a protest against the British policies in India.

In 1916 to 1917 Tagore stayed in Japan and the US where he delivered lectures on the theme, on Nationalism and on Personality.

In 1921 Gurudev Ravindra Ram established Vishva Bharati University in Shantiniketan. He donated all his money from the Nobel Prize and royalty money from his books to this university.

Rabidranath Tagore met Mahatma Gandhi multiple times, beginning with their first historic meeting on March 6, 1915 at Shantinekatan. Gandhi called him Gurudev.

In 1924 Tagore started touring China, Japan and Argentina, addressing students and teachers there. In 1930-1940 Tagore started lecturing in Europe, the USSR and the USA. In 1940, the Oxford University awarded him a Doctorate of Literature at a special ceremony held at Shantiniketan.

The birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkatta is now a public museum and part of Rabindra Bharati University managed by state government. Tagore breathed his last on August 7, 1941 at the age of 80. He didn’t live to see a free India. Whenever the national anthem is played or sung, he will always be remembered.

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Wednesday, 12 August 2026

The Best Is Now: Next Great Chapter

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Ideas to stay engaged, active and busy

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Life after retirement is less about stepping back and more about stepping into a canvas you finally own. No one to question you or bother you. You are your own boss. Do as you feel. A shift in structure: the alarm clock loses its authority, trade-offs swap deadlines for freedom, and time transforms from a strictly managed resource into an open space to explore whatever you love to do at your convenience and pace.

Rediscovering passions: It offers the long-awaited quiet to dive deeply into creative pursuits, writing, storytelling and hobbies that were previously pushed to the margins of a busy career. Exploring new horizons: Free from workplace schedules, days can be spent traveling to new landscapes, savoring slow mornings, or simply reflecting on past achievements while building new memories and dreaming of later years.

A new kind of purpose: True fulfillment comes from shifting focus – sharing accumulated wisdom, mentoring others, engaging with community and nurturing persons health and peace of mind. Ultimately, retirement is not the end of a journey, but the beginning of a self-directed second act defined entirely on your own terms.

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But many still wonder what after retirement? Most people after retiring from their job, profession or business go with the flow. They relax and enjoy life as before but without any tension of their job or profession. While some grumble and get nagged by their wives and children. They tend to feel unwanted and useless. Some even take to drinking to forget all. The first group has a positive outlook to the next chapter in their lives while the later have a negative approach to life.

What would you like to be? An active and a happy person or an irritated and tired person. It all depends on you. And you have some who after retirement feel and think, life after retirement is different. They tend to make drastic changes in their lifestyle – change their diet habits, dressing, resting time, behavior and attitude. For god’s sake you have retired from your job or profession, not from your life, and everything else remains the same. The only thing is you have a lot of spare time.

Since you have retired, you are free from stress, responsibility or accountability. You have plenty of time on your hands. Use it to pursue your hobbies or something like painting, singing, music or writing you always wanted to do but couldn’t do while busy with your job, profession or business. Develop a good friends’ circle and spend quality time, talking about past and present which will keep you active and cheerful. Try to be with the young to feel connected and updated with the latest information, technology and current affairs. The energy and vibe will rub on you, making you feel young, energetic, healthy and vibrant. The Gen Z has many things to offer and many things to learn from.

If you are inclined to give back to society and share your professional expertise, you may associate with any good NGO and serve the cause of the needy. Your training and professional knowledge can be shared and benefit the younger lot. If you are a sports person, you can take up mentoring and coaching youngsters in sports like cricket, football, volley ball, basketball, hockey or any other sport you have excelled in your younger days. You can guide them in the technical and finer nuances of the particular sport.

You could also turn interests into creative outlets: write personal memoirs, launch a blog, start a podcast, or paint. Sharing personal stories and lessons learned over a long life provides immense fulfillment. Your ups and downs, and rise could be a lesson to new generation.

If you are a creative person from the field of advertising, communication, journalism, you can contribute articles and posts online on different subjects. People would love to read and share your experiences. If you are little enterprising, you can start your own blog or vlog and post online regularly. This will keep you occupied, updated and busy. You will soon have a community of regular readers, viewers and followers. It will give you a new high as your experiences in life is generating a lot of interest among the young. Moreover, you can make some money too!

If you are health and fitness conscience, adopt a structured fitness routine: Focus on gentle, daily movement – morning walks, swimming, yoga or mobility exercises. Staying physically active boosts energy levels and maintains cognitive health in the prime years. You can form a morning walking group or join a laughing club or even a, Sunday happy meetings at different venues or even homes. Both the men and womenfolk can enjoy at the weekly meeting.

Finding joy, rhythm and curiosity after 60 is a great feeling with no rushing and an unhurried life. Crafting a fulfilling, vibrant post-career routine with new ideas, pursuits and a fresh beginning is like a tonic for seniors. An active senior is never bored but full of energy to do something positive in the twilight years.

Hope this blog has been inspiring to all those young old men and women who may turn around their life to make it more meaningful and sensible. Laugh and be merry in the prime time!

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