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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BA student attempts 170-hour Bharatanatyam marathon
Mangaluru: Remona Evette Pereira, a third-year BA student at St Aloysius (Deemed to Be University), is on a tireless mission to etch her name in the Golden Book of Records with an extraordinary 170-hour Bharatanatyam dance marathon. The dance marathon, under way at the St Aloysius College campus, began on July 21 and is set to conclude at 1 pm on July 28. "As part of this marathon, she takes a short break of 15 minutes every three hours," said Christopher D'Souza, director, Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius College. "So far, over 125 hours have been recorded, and the entire performance is being meticulously documented. A judge is expected to arrive soon to officially validate the attempt. Remona's mother, Gladis Pereira, has been her strongest pillar of support throughout the challenge. Her energy rises whenever there is an audience. We also have a dedicated team of volunteers and students who take turns to stay with her, cheer her on, and keep her spirits high," D'Souza said. Remona's passion for Bharatanatyam began early. She started learning at the age of three under the tutelage of Shrividya Muralidhar and performed her Rangapravesha in 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you wash your bath towel often? Experts in Singapore found germs 'too numerous to count' CNA Read More Undo She is also a NSS volunteer. Her vision is to make Indian classical dance accessible to orphans, persons with disabilities, and transgender individuals. She also dreams of pursuing a PhD in Bharatanatyam. Remona had received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2022 and holds few other records to her name. She has won numerous dance competitions and has been featured on several TV shows. Beyond Bharatanatyam, her dance repertoire spans classical, semi-classical, folk, hip hop, Latin, Bollywood, ballroom, and even acrobatic forms. Her performances are known for their daring and creativity, dancing on broken glass, nail pads, mud pots, balancing fire pots, karagattam, dancing with fire hula hoops, LED feathers, and even preparing tea on head and balancing on a copper plate.
Irish Examiner
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Beginner's pluck: Full-time writer Shane Tivenan
A quiet child who liked his own company, Shane was a reader until aged 10 when he acquired his first computer console. 'Then reading went out of the window,' he says. As a teenager, Shane worked on building sites with his dad, but after college he worked in IT. 'I was a software engineer for close to 10 years. I started in London, then went back to Athlone, before working in Mullingar.' In 2010 Shane returned to university, studying social anthropology. 'I did an Erasmus year in Tenerife.' After graduating he gained a job in social research in Dublin. But it wasn't my thing. I lasted less than a year and moved to Madrid where I taught English. Scheduling his classes in the evenings, left his days free for writing. 'I wrote and finished three novels. Lilliput considered one of them, and a year later, I sent them my short stories.' Shane returned to Ireland last November. He has won the RTÉ Francis McManus Award and the John McGahern Award. Who is Shane Tivenan? Date/ place of birth: 1978/ Athlone. Education: St Aloysius college in Athlone; Athlone Institute of Technology, Software Engineering; Maynooth University, BA in Cultural Anthropology. Home: Drum, outside Athlone. Family: Wife, Bolorchimeg; Black Labrador, Susie. The day job: Full-time writer. In another life: 'I can't sing, but I'd love to be a Sean-nós singer. I love hanging around with musicians.' Favourite writers: Flannery O'Connor; John Moriarty; JA Baker; M John Harrison; Jerry Mander; Timothy O'Grady. Second book: 'I have the outline of a novel. I always have a novel, and short stories on the go.' Top tip: 'Cultivate an awareness of everyday life; investigate your emotions and develop empathy for others — let that feed into your writing.' The debut To Avenge a Dead Glacier The Lilliput Press, €15.95 A woman walks the roads feeling stalked by a thief, her mind flitting through muddled memories. A plasterer is desperate to hear a corncrake's cry. How responsible is he for their demise? A daughter attends her father's funeral. Can she forgive him for leaving the family for a man? These compassionate stories examine outsiders — showing interactions between the 'lost' and the 'normal' world. The verdict: The author shows such empathy, some stories moved me to tears. Read More Book review: Stories that are always alive to the overwhelming weight of our pasts
Herald Malaysia
05-07-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
St Aloysius Mantin celebrates a legacy rooted in hope
The bells of the Church of St Aloysius rang louder than ever recently to celebrate: 125 years of unwavering faith, unity, and service echoing across Mantin and beyond. Jul 04, 2025 SacraThe statue of St Aloysius carried in procession. (photo/Jeffrey Chee) By Selva ManogaryThe bells of the Church of St Aloysius rang louder than ever recently to celebrate: 125 years of unwavering faith, unity, and service echoing across Mantin and in 1899 by Fr Anton Catesson (MEP), the parish has grown from humble beginnings into a vibrant spiritual home. This year's quasquicentennial celebration, themed Pilgrims of Hope: Honouring Family, Ecology, Church and Society, was a testament to its enduring legacy. Spanning five days, the celebration brought together generations of Catholics in prayer, reflection, action, and journey began on June 2 with a novena, Mass, and anointing of the sick, led by parish priest Fr Christopher Soosaipillai, setting the tone for a deeply spiritual June 19, the church filled with the spirit of family — both biological and spiritual. A bilingual Mass celebrated by Fr Sin Wee OCD, Fr Christopher Loh OCD, and Fr Christopher Soosaipillai reminded the congregation of their shared identity in Christ.'We are gathered as one family in faith,' preached Fr Sin Wee. 'United by the love of Christ and the community He has built here, we are called to walk together — as brothers and sisters.'The focus shifted to ecology on June 20, where Fr Jonathan Andrew Rao of the Church of St Jude, Rawang, just five months into his priesthood, delivered a powerful call to action.'Creation is not a backdrop to our lives; it is a divine gift. As Catholics, caring for the Earth is not optional — it is our mission,' he declared, his message resonating in English, Tamil, and Mandarin through Fr Christopher Loh's 21, the actual Feast Day of St Aloysius, was the celebration's crowning moment. A majestic Mass — concelebrated by a host of priests including Fr Clarence Devadass, Fr Albet Arockiasamy, Fr Xavier Andrew, Fr Nicholas Ho OCD, Fr Edwin Peter, Fr Martin Then CDD, Fr Sin Wee, and Fr Christopher Soosaipillai — culminated in a grand Eucharistic procession across the church his homily, Fr Clarence emphasised that the Eucharist does not end at the altar: 'We are to be living monstrances, carriers of Christ's light, love, and mercy into the world.'For the first time, the statue of St Aloysius was carried in solemn procession — a deeply moving moment for the community. Occurring on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the celebration attracted hundreds from near and far, their prayers lighting the night in a display of collective 22, the final day, marked the beginning of a new chapter. A soulful Tamil Mass, celebrated by Fr Gnana Selvam, brought the congregation into deep reflection. Drawing inspiration from Fr Naden and the Orang Asli community, he spoke on ecology and faith: 'God is in the past, present, and future. Trust in Him.'The day's most defining moment came when the Church of St Aloysius, Mantin and the Church of St Theresa, Nilai signed a joint declaration to become Ecological Parishes. This commitment responds to Pope Francis' call in Laudato Si' for an ecological conversion.'Today, we honour our Creator not only with incense and chant, but with action,' said a parish spokesperson. 'We pledge to protect what God has entrusted to us — our common home.'The celebration closed with Mass on Corpus Christi, celebrated by Archbishop Julian Leow with Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam concelebrating. With solemn blessing and joyful praise, the parish was commissioned into a new century of the lights dimmed and the final notes of the choir faded, a quiet yet profound truth settled over the community: this was no ordinary anniversary. The 125th Feast of St Aloysius Mantin was a landmark of heritage, a beacon of identity, and a bold step into a future defined by faith, family, and responsibility. From historic processions to environmental pledges, the parish proved that while its roots run deep, its branches stretch even further.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dakshina Kannada to get one more law school
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district will have another law college, which will start functioning from the next academic year. The 145-year-old St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) announced on Thursday the formal approval and launch of its School of Law. Fr Praveen Martis, vice-chancellor of the institution, said that starting from the academic year 2025–26, the School of Law will offer two programmes—a three-year LLB (honours) and a five-year integrated BBA LLB (honours). Both courses will have an intake of 60 students. With recent recognition granted under Section 7(1)(i) of the Advocates Act, 1961, by the Bar Council of India, the university was officially authorised to confer degrees in law. The law library, housing over Rs 33 lakh worth of resources, is fully integrated with SCC Online, Manupatra, and Knimbus eLibrary, providing 24/7 remote access to leading legal databases and journals, managed through the Koha Library Management System. The School of Law will stress experiential learning. From clinical legal education and legal aid clinics to internships with courts, law firms, NGOs, and policy think tanks, students are exposed to the real world of law early in their academic journey. Regular debates, moot competitions, group discussions, and case study sessions empower students with critical thinking, legal reasoning, and communication skills vital to their future careers. Apart from this, there will be mentorship programmes connecting students with practising advocates and academic leaders.
