Prominent NRI, philanthropist Dr. Ronald Colaco visits Vartha Bharati headquarters
Mangaluru: Renowned NRI businessman, philanthropist Dr. Ronald Colaco, who is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Mangaluru University, visited the headquarters of Vartha Bharati on Friday evening, accompanied by his wife, Jean Colaco.
During his visit, Dr. Colaco toured all the departments of Varta Bharati and engaged in discussions with Editor-in-Chief Abdussalam Puthige and the editorial team.
Expressing his admiration for the media house, Dr. Colaco said, "I read Vartha Bharati every morning without fail. I greatly appreciate Vartha Bharati's straightforward, precise, and thorough journalism. The newspaper and its digital media truly give a voice to the voiceless, standing out as a unique, people-oriented platform. The fearless reporting and impressive programs on its channel are commendable. I hope Vartha Bharati continues in this manner always."
Dr. Aarti Krishna, Vice Chairperson of the Non-resident Indian Cell of the state government, also praised Vartha Bharati, highlighting its dedication to addressing the issues faced by non-resident Kannadigas.
During the visit, Dr. Aarti Krishna, Vidhan Parishad Member Ivan D'Souza, and Syndicate Member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Dr. UT Iftikhar presented the Colaco couple with a memento and felicitations.
Vartha Bharati Mangalore Bureau Chief Pushparaj BN, extended welcome to the esteemed guests during their visit.
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Abhigyan Kundu hits 209 not out for first-ever double ton in Youth ODIs for India
Dubai (PTI): Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu on Tuesday created history with first-ever double ton in Youth ODIs for India, scoring an unbeaten against Malaysia in the U-19 Asia Cup match here.
The 17-year-old Kundu thus recorded only the second instance of a double century in Youth ODIs after South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk, who had scored 215 off 153 balls against Zimbabwe earlier this year in Harare.
Batting at No 5, the left-handed Kundu hit an overall 19 fours and seven sixes to smash 209 not out off only 125 balls.
His knock powered India U-19 to a huge 408 for seven batting first.
Earlier in the same tournament, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had scored a 95-ball 171 against the UAE, which is overall the ninth highest individual score in the format.
