Daijiworld News Network - Mangalore - Pics by Dayanand Kukkaje and Praveen Tauro Kulshekar - Sunday, 00-45 hrs
Mangalore, Jan 15: Some of the greaterst dreamers and achievers of undivided South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada) district converged for the first time on a single stage to mark the tenth anniversary of 'Mangalore Today' English monthly on Saturday, January 14 evening. The colourful function was held in the Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre in the city.
The inaugural lamp being lit
Karnataka Bank chairman Ananthakrishna, M V Kamath and Justice Santosh Hegde
Of the ten distinguished speakers who were to deliver lectures on different subjects, Dr Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthala and Dr Deviprasad Shetty could not be present owing to unforeseen circumstances.
The other dignitaries listen with attention as Dr B R Shetty speaks
Ananthakrishna and M V Kamath enjoy the witty anecdote from Dr B R Shetty
Daijiworld resident editor and Mangalore Today's former associate editor Richie Lasrado welcomes Dr B R Shetty on behalf of the organizers
Lamina group chairman and Nitte Education Trust president N Vinaya Hegde inaugurated the event. Abu Dhabi's New Medical Centre and UAE Exchange chairman Dr B R Shetty released the 10th Anniversary issue of the monthly magazine.
M V Kamath being honoured by Justice Santosh Hegde
The galaxy of achievers on the dais
Dr B R Shetty releasing the 10th Anniversary issue
Sections of the audience
Veteran journalist and Prasar Bharati chairman Madhav Vithal Kamath was felicitated for his 50 years' service to journalism by former Supreme Court judge Justice N Santosh Hegde. Karnataka Bank chairman Ananthakrishna presided over the function.
Editor-publisher V U George welcomed the gathering. The eight speakers spoke on diverse subjects relevant to the growth of the region. Executive editor Mahesh Nayak, college faculties Malini Hebbar and Vandana Shevgoor compered the event.