A wave of youthful enthusiasm is building up at the historic Marian shrine of Our Lady of Happy Voyage in Bandel. Young devotees are spearheading a campaign to deepen Marian devotion in anticipation of the annual May feast.

Given International Labour Day, May 01, Father Francis Bosco, Director of Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M), brings attention to the invaluable contributions of unorganized workers in India and calls for urgent action to protect their dignity and rights. Bosco emphasizes that India's economy relies heavily on the hard work of migrant and informal workers, who often remain invisible despite their critical role in shaping the nation's progress.

The streets of central Bengaluru came alive with vibrant energy early Sunday morning on 27 April, as the 17th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K run kicked off, setting the stage for a celebration of athleticism, community and human spirit. Mr. Suresh N and a few other collaborators of BREADS (Bangalore Rural Education & Development Society) represented BREADS in the 5k Majja run category. Participants in the Majja Run are not tracked for finish times, and timing certificates are not issued. The focus is on celebrating the act of running for fun, with the option for participants to wear costumes and promote social causes.