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  Player Bio: Katie Kanara :: Field Hockey
Assistant coach Katie Kanara enters her first season at Miami after one season at Saint Louis University, during which she was named interim head coach midway through the season.
Kanara's stint at Saint Louis was her first college coaching position after a playing career that saw her spend one season at Old Dominion, Reeve's alma mater, followed by three seasons at Indiana University.
Kanara's collegiate playing career began in 2000 at Old Dominion University as the Lady Monarchs were crowned with a national championship under former United States National Team coach Beth Anders.
muredhawks.cstv.com /sports/w-fieldh/mtt/kanara_katie00.html   (313 words)

  
  kanara | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon
The Kanara or Canara region (called Kannada in Karnataka) comprises three districts of Karnataka - North Kanara (Uttara Kannada) whose administrative headquarters is Karwar, Udupi, and South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada), whose administrative headquarters is Mangalore.
Kanara is bounded on the east by the Western Ghats and on the west by the Arabian Sea.
The coastal strip between the Western Ghats and the sea, including Kanara and the state of Goa and coastal Maharashtra to the north, is known as the Konkan coast, while the coast of Kerala is known as the Malabar coast.
www.babylon.com /definition/kanara/English   (138 words)

  
  Ave Maria - Origins of Christianity in South Kanara (Diocese of Mangalore)
South Kanara comprises the present Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.
The Konkani Christians of South Kanara were caught up in the crossfire of Anglo-Mysore relations and many of them were subjected under Tipu Sultan to what the Konkani Christians call the historical experience as the Captivity.
It arrived in South Kanara in 1834 and was active till 1914.
avemaria.bravepages.com /articles/mar/kanara.html   (1018 words)

  
 Kanara (Nuttall Encyclopædia)
/ · 1907 Nuttall Encyclopædia of General Knowledge · K · Kanara
Kanara, a rainy district on the W. coast of India, between Goa and Malabar, mostly malarial forest country, with the Ghat Mountains and many rivers.
South Kanara (1,056), capital Mangalore, is in Madras.
www.fromoldbooks.org /Wood-NuttallEncyclopaedia/k/kanara.html   (81 words)

  
 mentalnosc kanara - realna satyra spoleczno-polityczna
I nagle bum, schodzi powietrze z kanara, babcia sprytnym ruchem biletu w stronę młodzieńca, zabiera mu całą radość z dokopania bliŒniemu, zabiera mu sens życia.
Dlatego kiedy widzicie reklamę, czy jak kto woli spot, pana I kanara, który zapewnia, że uczciwi Polacy nie maj się czego bać, że oni kontrolują tylko `łze-elity', `zomowców', `wykształciuchów', `morderców demokracji', to pamiętajcie, że on nie mówi w ludzkim języku, on mówi językiem kanara.
Słowa I kanara należy czytać: `Wszystkie kanary nie maja się czego bać, to nasza chwila, nasz moment, czas zemsty'.
mentalnosc-kanara.matka-kurka.net   (1262 words)

  
 How Catholics settled in Mangalore
The old district headquarters of South Kanara is Mangalore, now a flourishing port but a port of considerable importance even in the fourth quarter of the 18th century.
The Catholics of south Kanara are generally known as Mangalore Catholics to distinguish then from Goan Catholics.
But some of them apparently can't forget the past and a section of Catholic youth from Mangalore is planning to traverse the 200-mile route from Seringapatnam to Mangalore to re-trace the route their ancestors took by way of observing the 200th year of their freedom.
www.hvk.org /articles/1002/159.html   (948 words)

  
 Gurbani Raag:Kanara
Under the Kanara spelling this raga was prevalent in the classifications of 16th and 17th centuries.
Kanara was used by Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan for 69 hymns, a var, plus numerous slokas.
The modern Kanada is one of a group of many Kanada ragas which are combinations of Kanada with other ragas; one of the most popular is Darbari Kanada classified under the Asavari thata.
www.allaboutsikhs.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=681   (209 words)

  
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As for as rituals are concerned the Havik Brahmins of North Kanara District officiate as their priests for the marriage ceremony and for some other life cycle rituals.
This association was named “Kanara Welfare Trust” under the auspices of this trust, help was extended to the Siddis who are an integral part of the population of North Kanara District.
The drama was taught in a High School of North Kanara District and was enacted in different places like Hubli, Dharwad, Mysore, Karwar and Shivamoga etc. The drama troupe consisted of Siddis from all the three religions.
www.sasnet.lu.se /tribalhiremath.doc   (2837 words)

  
 Gurbani Raag: Kanara : SearchGurbani.com
Under the Kanara spelling this raga was prevalent in the classifications of 16th and 17th centuries.
Kanara was used by Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan for 69 hymns, a var, plus numerous slokas.
In the Ragmala, Kanara is a putra of Dipak.
searchgurbani.com /raags/raag_kanara.php   (433 words)

  
 University of Pennsylvania: School of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Public Health in a Global Economy
Edward W. Kanara received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine.
Kanara is currently employed by Pfizer Animal Health as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives for Veterinary Medicine Research and Development.
Kanara has been actively involved in organized veterinary medicine since graduating from veterinary school in 1979.
www.vet.upenn.edu /vphconf/speakers/kanara_video.html   (279 words)

  
 STATE OF MYSORE & ANR v. PENDAKUR VIRUPANNA SETTY & SONS & A [1971] INSC 127; (1971) SCR 526; AIR 1971 SC ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
By the States Reorganisation Act 1956 the district of South Kanara, with the exception of the Taluk of Kollegal and certain other areas became part of the new State of Mysore.
According to that provision South Kanara district except Kasargod taluk and Amindivi is Jands and Kollegal Taluk in the State of Madras became a part of the State of Mysore.
This area could have reference only to the South Kanara district with the exception of the specified areas which was a, part of the State of Madras immediately before the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
www.austlii.edu.au /~andrew/CommonLII/INSC/1971/127.html   (3549 words)

  
 The Hindu : `Kanara Industrial Fair' from Nov. 27
"Kanara Industrial Fair-2003", an exposition on outsourcing and vendor development, will be held at the Bykampady Industrial Area here from November 27 to 29.
The fair is being organised by the Small-Industries Service Institute, Ministry of Small-Scale Industries, the Department of Industries and Commerce, and the Kanara Small Industries Association (KSIA).
Members of the Kanara Small Industries Association had visited several places in the county and abroad to mobilise resources to the fair.
www.hindu.com /2003/11/10/stories/2003111003430300.htm   (299 words)

  
 The Unreached Peoples Prayer Profiles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Kanara Konkani inhabit the mountains and coastal regions of western India.
Between 1396 and 1408 A.D., the Kanara Konkani were forced to migrate northward from their homeland due to the pressure of the great Durga Devi famine.
The Kanara Konkani women are fond of ornaments made of nickel or silver.
kcm.co.kr /bethany_eng/p_code1/610.html   (771 words)

  
 Saraswat Samaj (UK) - Roots
Shamrao Vithal Kaikini (1841- 1905) was an intelligent and determined young Bhanap who had the courage to leave the Kanara district, which had been the home of Bhanaps for over a century, and venture into the modernized city of Bombay.
It was not long before Shamrao became frustrated with this job; consequently, he returned to Kanara to work with his brother who had just opened his law practice.
Soon after, Shamrao was recognized for his talents and was employed as the "second Kannada translator to the Bombay High Court." Shamrao then sent for his wife in Kanara to come and live with him in Bombay In 1871, Shamrao passed the Bombay High Court Pleader's examination.
www.saraswatsamajuk.org /roots/theSaraswats.html   (1055 words)

  
 D A I J I W O R L D
The lovers of books and for the lovers of culture here is beautiful volume: "The Land Called South Kanara" on the rich cultural heritage of undivided South Kanara or better still "Tulunadu".
Cultural Ambassadors of South Kanara The brain behind this project is its author William Pais.
Deeply proud of the cultural heritage, it took upon to the risky proposition of documenting the heritage of the district, therefore becoming the cultural ambassador.
www.daijiworld.com /chan/achievers_view.asp?a_id=9   (649 words)

  
 Bathery Diocese
534/43, further extended the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Tiruvalla to the whole of Malabar Region of Kerala, the Civil Districts of Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Karur Taluk in Tiruchirapally Districts of Tamilnadu and the Districts of Mysore, Mandya, Hassan, Coorg, Chickmangalore, Shimoga and South Kanara in Karnataka.
Desiring to establish the identity of the Malankara Catholic Church and to accelerate the Reunion Movement in the newly organized territories, His Excllency Zacharias Mar Athanasios requested the Holy See to bifurcate the Diocese of Tiruvalla and to erect a new Diocese with Sulthan Bathery as its headquarters.
The ecclesiastical Districts of the Diocese at present are Bathery, Nilgiris, Nilambur, Kozhikode, Kannur, South Kanara and Shimoga.
www.cbcisite.com /Bathery.htm   (909 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Kanara: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Land utilisation & agriculture in North Kanara District by Narayanamurthy Rajagopala Rao (Unknown Binding - 1965)
Kanara ka udbhava aura vikasa by Saroja Ghosha (Unknown Binding - 2000)
A saint for the new India;: Father Joseph Vaz, apostle of Kanara and Ceylon, by Carlo Gasbarri (Unknown Binding - 1961)
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Kanara&index=books&page=1   (508 words)

  
 Western Ghats @ CES : A Hot Spot of Aromatic & Medicinal Plants
Vibhooti falls is 50Kms from Sirsi in North Kanara district and is around 8kms away from the Yana.
Waate HaLLa falls is 30+Kms from Sirsi in North Kanara district.
This waterfall is in a unique point of Western Ghats, on the border of three taluqs of North Kanara district (Sirsi, Yellapur, Ankola).
ces.iisc.ernet.in /biodiversity/documents/places.htm   (4871 words)

  
 Rosario cathedral Church of Mangalore
The Portuguese also had trade links in Kanara and Malabar and as such they built a factory for curing, storage of spices and other condiments prior to shipment.
Tippu Sultan was enraged with the Christian community as he suspected their fidelity, as his subjects and issued orders to his Commanders to arrest all Christians in Kanara, confiscate their lands and valuables and destroy their churches and lead them as captives to Srirangapatnam.
During this time it was decided that those who would contribute Rs.200/- to Rs.500/- and superintend the work of the Cathedral for one year should be granted the honour of Principals or Founders.
www.ourkarnataka.com /states/mangalore/rosariochurch.htm   (2109 words)

  
 Review on South Kanara by asmallya - MouthShut.com
I went to South Kanara as recently as in February and let me tell you that it is a clean and beautiful place with a lot of culture and rich history.
I have not visited many places in South Kanara but interacted with many people from South Kanara...The people are very cultured and educated (there is a great emphasis on college education and performance, also on reading good literature).
The temples are a must-see, they are so old that you feel as if you have reached another era, the cool stone is great to sit on and contemplate life.....I love the smell of camphor, flowers and sandlewood which lingers there.....
www.mouthshut.com /review/South_Kanara-8194-1.html   (609 words)

  
 KANARA, or CANARA - Online Information article about KANARA, or CANARA
KANARA, or CANARA - Online Information article about KANARA, or CANARA
Search over 40,000 articles from the original, classic Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th Edition.
KANARA, or CANARA, the name of two adjoining districts of See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /JUN_KHA/KANARA_or_CANARA.html   (127 words)

  
 N. RAGHAVENDRA RAO v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, SOUTH KANARA,MANGALORE [1964] INSC 99; [1964] 7 SCR 549; AIR 1965 SC 136 (31 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In the meantime, reorganisati;on of States took place under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 and South Kanara District went to the new Mysore and the petitioner was allotted to it.
The Government of India agree with the view expressed on behalf of the State res- presentatives that it would not be appropriate to provide for any protection in the matter of these conditions.
In the meantime, reorganisation of States took place under the State Reorganisation Act (XXXVII of 1956) South Kanara District, except Kasaragod Taluk, went to the new Mysore State and the petitioner was allotted to it.
www.austlii.edu.au /~andrew/CommonLII/INSC/1964/99.html   (2051 words)

  
 Magod Falls is a waterfall near Yellapur in North Kanara - dreamroutes.org
Magod Falls is a waterfall near Yellapur in North Kanara - dreamroutes.org
A word of caution : Avoid sundays and holidays as it will be crowded (mostly with unhealthy social practices).
} in Yellapur taluq in North Kanara district in North West Karnataka.
www.dreamroutes.org /western/magodfalls.html   (185 words)

  
 Across Alternate Universes
Kanara looked almost exactly like her, except for the fact that she was wearing a leather outfit and her eyes were a light violet.
Kanara rolled her eyes while the rangers were too busy playing around to notice.
Kanara smirked at her and walked over to the cage both of them were being held in.
www.stellarpath.net /Jenga/KJ/Across.htm   (5363 words)

  
 welcome to ganiga community
We belong to the community of Somakshatriya Ganiga commenly known as Ganiga in the Coastal districts of Udupi, South Kanara and North Kanara of the state.
A total of about 3725 households spread out at 1490 in Kundapur region, 910 in Barkur region, 875 in Bangalore region, 240 in Mumbai region and 210 in other regions are estimated.
The population estimated is only of South Kanara and Udupi based and estimate of North Kanara is not done.
www.ganiga.com   (449 words)

  
 Neopets - Petpet Spotlight
For the next couple of weeks wile Kanara was recovering Paike kept her secret even from his family.
But as a new month approached he decided to ask Kanara if she was ready to be revealed to his family.
And that is how Kanara came to live with Paike.
www.neopets.com /petpetspotlight.phtml?place=248   (646 words)

  
 Daijidubai.com- Konkani community News from Mangalore, Gulf, USA and other part of the Konkani world
The drivers and the owners of autorickshaws have been asked to finish the formalities like erecting metres with revised rates before February 25, 2003.
South Kanara won the team championship with 41 points in the Mr.
Above 75kg: Lavin K (South Kanara) 1; Ganesh (South Kanara) 2; V T Tonnenavar (Belgaum) 3.
www.konkandaiz.com /news_2011news.html   (1759 words)

  
 Neopets - Petpet Spotlight
For the next couple of weeks wile Kanara was recovering Paike kept her secret even from his family.
But as a new month approached he decided to ask Kanara if she was ready to be revealed to his family.
And that is how Kanara came to live with Paike.
neopets.com /petpetspotlight.phtml?place=248   (636 words)

  
 www.mujestic.com - ( keepin 'it real ) Jan 06   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Kanara Christina Ty is a fourth year undergraduate pursuing her BA in Asian American Studies.
After completing her undergraduate studies, Kanara wants to pursue a Master's in Asian American Studies, as well as a PhD in World, Arts and Culture, with a focus on Culture and Performance.
Kanara's research is focusing on the development of Khmer hip-hop, as it has been expressed through the tales of the Khmer Genocide.
www.mujestic.com /__keepin__it_real___jan_06   (469 words)

  
 Indian Music - Rag Darbari Kanada (AKA Durbari Kanada, Durbaari Kanara, etc))
There can be no doubt that Darbari Kanada is one of the most popular rags in the entire North Indian system of classical music.
This rag is also known as Durbari, or Darbari Kanara and a host of other transliterations.
It is said to have been invented by Tansen who sang in the durbar (royal court) of the Emperor Akbar, hence the name Darbari Kanada.
chandrakantha.com /raga_raag/darbari_kanada/durbari_kanada.html   (347 words)

  
 Nilekani gets Kanara Ratna award - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The prestigious “Kanara Ratna” award was presented to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Infosys Technology, Bangalore Mr Nandan Nilekani at a function held at Dr A V Baliga College Kumta recently.
The award was instituted by Kanara College Society as a mark of its golden jubilee function held on 2002.
After receiving the award, Mr Nandan Nilekani expressed his happiness and said, this award has special significance as it was given to him by the people of his own district and felt proud about it.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/mar202004/d1.asp   (623 words)

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