Monthly Archives: October 2014

City Sculptor Y. Jayamma receives Shilpakala Academy Award

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

She sculpts with conches and sea shells 

Karnataka Shilpakala Academy Registrar H.V. Indramma is seen presenting the award to city’s Shanku Shukti artist Y. Jayamma at her residence here yesterday as Academy Member L. Shivalingappa and others look on.
Karnataka Shilpakala Academy Registrar H.V. Indramma is seen presenting the award to city’s Shanku Shukti artist Y. Jayamma at her residence here yesterday as Academy Member L. Shivalingappa and others look on.

Mysore :

Senior Shanku Shukti artist of city Y. Jayamma was presented with the Karnataka Shilpakala Academy Award-2012 at her residence, Shanku Shukti Kala Kendra, on Irwin Road here yesterday.

Academy Registrar H.V. Indramma and Member L. Shivalingappa presented a cheque for Rs. 10,000 and a memento. City artist Jamuna Rani V. Mirle was also present.

Jayamma is the first Shanku Shukti artist of city who sculpts a figure using conches and sea shells transforming ideas into reality. She has mastered the rare act without any guru but only with her creative mind. But the government is yet to recognise the artist.

Speaking to a section of the Press, Jayamma said, “I never aspired for any award but always sought encouragement which was provided by people.”

Jayamma right now is said to be suffering from leg pain and not keeping well. She has won the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar award in 1961 when she had scored the highest marks at Maharani’s College.

Mastering the art using sea shells, Jayamma reportedly began using coloured sea shells instead of colouring the white ones to give a natural look on advice from Marimallappa High School Art Teacher Subbannachar.

Jayamma retired from service as a teacher at JSS TCH College and is said to have shown a sculpture of sea shells of former President Dr. Abdul Kalam recently to Kalam himself who appreciated the art and asked Jayamma to preserve that along with her other exhibits.

Jayamma has a huge collection of her art works at her Kala Kendra located opposite the State Bank of Mysore on Irwin Road which is also open to public.

Jayamma is said to be very innovative and creative as she can get inspired by the words of a poem and come out with an art of sea shells.

Her collection included sculptures of 3.5 ft tall Ugranarasimha, Mahishasura Mardini, Jatayu Vadhe, Crucified Christ, Kalinga Mardhana and many more.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News  / Wednesday ,  October 22nd, 2014

Compensation to Martyrs to be hiked from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.30 lakh: CM

Amazing Feats, Inspiration/ Positive News and Features
CM Siddharamaiah taking salute at the Martyrs’ Day parade at CAR Grounds in Bangalore as Home Minister K.J. George and others look on.
CM Siddharamaiah taking salute at the Martyrs’ Day parade at CAR Grounds in Bangalore as Home Minister K.J. George and others look on.

Bangalore :

Chief Minister Siddharamaiah announced that compensation to Police personnel, who attain martyrdom while fighting terrorists and naxals would be raised from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh besides announcing that compensation to those being rendered physically unfit during operation from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh.

Speaking after paying homage to Martyrs at CAR Grounds in city on the occasion of Martyr’s Day, the Chief Minister said that compensation to those injured during anti-terrorist and anti-naxal operation will be hiked from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 2 lakh.

Continuing, Siddharamaiah said that Group Insurance Scheme, which hitherto had been limited for constables and Head Constables, will be extended to ASIs and SIs with the Insurance amount raised from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh and added that the new proposal will benefit 83,939 Police personnel as it is found that many personnel are facing health problems like Blood Pressure and kidney related ailments.

Police Public Schools: Stating that Police Public Schools have been set up at places like Bangalore, Mysore and Hubli, the CM added that Police Public Schools would be set up at Davanagere, Bellary, Gulbarga and Udupi at an estimated cost of Rs. 15 lakh each.

He also said that Police quarters were being built for 11,000 Police personnel and 740 officers at a cost of Rs. 1818 crore and assured personnel taking part in anti-naxal and anti-terrorist operations, ultra modern arms, vehicles and necessary back up staff will be provided to them.

Siddharamaiah also disclosed that out of 659 personnel who laid down their lives protecting the country, 10 were from the State of Karnataka.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News  / Wednesday ,  October 22nd, 2014

From A Syce to … India’s Top Jockey

Sports

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A. Sandesh leaves a lasting impression on Mysore

Ace Jockey A. Sandesh was seen in action at the Mysore Derby held this Sunday. He was specially called to ride Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy’s horse ‘Bold Majesty.’ Sandesh proved his worth as he guided Bold Majesty to a brilliant win.

The Mysore Derby panned out to be a cliffhanger with Spreadeagle ridden by another top Jockey P. Trevor and Bold Majesty being the two fancies engaged in an electric battle, climaxing to a photo finish. Sandesh was at his brilliant best and has left a lasting memory for all those who witnessed the exciting finish.

The young and unassuming lad from Western India was the darling of the mammoth crowd that had turned up to witness the Derby.

Madhukar Bhagawan, Racing Commentator, caught up with Jockey Sandesh for an interview for Star of Mysore. Excerpts…

by Madhukar Bhagawan

SOM: What made you choose a career as a jockey?

Sandesh: My fascination for horses goes a long way back. I am originally from Matheran, one of the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra. Along with its scenic beauty, Matheran attracts tourists for its good weather and joy- rides atop horses and ponies. Like most locals, my father too made a living by offering rides to tourists.

One such tourist was Iqbal Nathani, a passionate race horse owner. My father used to take horses to ferry him and his family up the hill and one day I too joined him and was riding the spare horse along with them. My riding style caught Nathani’s eye and I still remember when Nathani Sir walked up to my dad and me and said to me, “You have a good seat and my gut-feeling says that you can succeed as a professional jockey.” He then turned to my dad and said, “Your son should become a jockey when he grows up, I will do all I can to guide him.” I was just a young boy then.

When I turned 15 years of age, my dad reminded Nathani Sir during one of his visits about his offer to guide me in becoming a jockey. Nathani Sir kept his word and soon he took me to his trainer Rehanullah Khan to pick up the ropes of race riding. I worked in Rehan Sir’s stables for almost 2 ½ years before I got an apprentice’s licence. My first learning began here.

I would also like to share a brief tale with regard to my name. My name is Sandesh Akhade. It was at the instance of veteran jockey Vasant Shinde that ‘A.Sandesh’ came into being. Vasant Sir is immensely popular in Matheran and is highly revered by everyone there. We affectionately refer to him as “Appa” in our hometown. He was delighted when he came to know that I was heading to Mumbai to become a jockey. “When you apply for the apprentice jockey school, register your name as A.Sandesh,” he had advised and I did his bidding.

SOM: Do you now feel you have chosen the right profession?

Sandesh: Definitely! Riding is the only activity I know. Being with the horses from an early age, I believe I understand them very well. Riding means everything to me. I was at ease from the very outset. From Sept. 30, 2009, which was when I got my licence, I have ridden over 400 winners to date. The recent Mysore Derby win astride Bold Majesty was my third Derby success, the first two being the Kingfisher Bangalore Derby with Borsalino in 2012 and with Alaindair in 2013. I have won a total of nine classics so far and I am looking forward to add a lot many more.

SOM: Which winner of yours do you rate as the best?

Sandesh: The Governor’s Cup on Hills And Stars in 2012 at Bangalore stands out in my mind. I beat the favourite Toroloco in a thrilling finish.

SOM: Your comments on the different race tracks in the country.

Sandesh: I have ridden in most of the race courses in India. Each track has its own characteristics and one has to adapt to different riding tactics depending upon the course. The Bangalore course has a steep climb. The home stretch at Pune and Kolkata are quite short and so on. The best course according to me is Mahalakshmi, Mumbai. A jockey gets to learn a lot riding in Mumbai. The long straight at Mumbai is the best ‘class room’ for any rider.

SOM: How do you find the Mysore race course?

Sandesh: I haven’t ridden as much here as I have at other race courses. I have had only four winners on this track and two of them have been Classics this season, the Mysore 2000 Guineas on War Command and Bold Majesty now in the Mysore Derby. Mysore is a beautiful city, historic and the race course is one of the most picturesque race courses I have ever seen.

SOM: I am sure you had a plan in place for the Mysore Derby. Won’t you share it with us?

Sandesh: It was a small field. My focus, however, was only Spreadeagle in the race. After all, he had beaten Bold Majesty in the Hyderabad Derby. I was confident I would tackle the other four runners. Our plan was to make sure that Spreadeagle did not have a leeway of more than three to three-and-half lengths on entering the home straight. Spreadeagle did give me a scare as he had that lead entering the home-stretch. I had to ride out real hard to bridge the gap. Bold Majesty too was responding inside the last furlong. I must admit it was a hard task as Spreadeagle too ran a great race. The close finish could have gone either way. I guess I was lucky to win it in almost on the last stride!

At this point, I must also convey my gratitude to Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy and trainer S. Ganapathy for offering me this ride.

SOM: You had a stint in England, how enriching was that experience?

Sandesh: I was in England for almost two months. Once again this was possible due to Iqbal Nathani Sir and trainer Rehanullah Khan Sir for facilitating this trip. They were also kind enough to request Jockey Richard Hughes to make arrangements and speak to the professionals there to provide me opportunities. With his help I got to work under trainer Richard Hannon. It was an educative trip.

SOM: One last question. A jockey is required to have a strict check on his weight. How do you manage this issue?

Sandesh: In that respect I am very lucky. My riding weight is 49 kilograms and my body composition is such that I don’t have any problem in maintaining my weight, thankfully, without many sacrifices.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / Tuesday ,  October 21st, 2014

Tamboori and Tatvapada, The living strengths of Jawarayya and Boramma

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

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Intro:

Amidst the talents born in big cities, we human beings tend to forget the ones born in small villages. At a distance of about forty-three miles from the heritage city of Mysore, one can come across the musically rich couple “Jawarayya and Boramma,” popularly known to the listeners of Tatvapada and Janapada forms of music as “Tamboori Jawarayya Dampathigalu.” The humble couple resides in a tiny house in a small village called Basaralu in Mandya District with their grand-daughter Sowmya, who too is on her way in specialising the art form.

by Phalgunn Maharishi

One may find their names alien but only when we start our journey to visit the couple shall we know the respect and fame they have earned in their village. Not only have they made their mark in their village, but also across the State in various villages and cities during several occasions. Living in sheer poverty, the couple has nothing but their pure talent with them. They reside in a very old house which is in a not-so-good condition and leaks during rainy season.

The couple started singing Tatvapada around 30 years ago when they were deeply in search of happiness and satisfaction in life. Remembering those early days, Jawarayya said that he and his wife Boramma were influenced by the words “Only through Deeksha can one attain Moksha” by Rudramuni Swamiji of Kodugal Mutt in Holenarsipur Taluk. Sticking on to the words, the couple took Deeksha from the Swamiji and later on, Tatvapada and Shivaraadhane became their lifestyle!

After losing their two lovely daughters, their life shattered and the couple started concentrating more on Tatvapada. They started singing day and night to forget their agonies. Even today in the evening of their life, they roam around the streets of Basaralu carrying out what is known as mendicancy which we call as “Bhikshatana” in India. They sing and entertain people in their village even for a bag full of rice! According to Jawarayya, there have been many days for them without food starving in the streets and waiting for an opportunity through which they can earn some money.

Jawarayya and Boramma have so far performed in Bangalore, Belgaum, Bidar, Shimoga, Hassan and many other cities. They have also performed several times in Bangalore Doordarshan and Akashvani Bangalore and Mysore radio stations. There have also been many successful performances by them during events like Mysore Dasara, Gagana Chukki Utsav (Mandya) and Gadinada Utsav (Bellary). Both husband and wife have been the proud recipients of many awards like Janapada Academy Award (Madikeri), H.L. Nagegowda Award and Tayamma Mallayya Award (Maddur) to name a few.

They have also been into fond remembrance to many Mysoreans by their memorable performances at Manasagangotri, Gangubai Hanagal Music University, Rangayana, Jaganmohan Palace, Kalamandir and even DC Office. Jawarayya and Boramma said that they both are always thankful to Prof. Kalegowda Nagavara of Mysore University for recognising their talent and introducing them to the public on various occasions.

Both Jawarayya and Boramma are carrying forward the traditional forms of music which are on the verge of fading away from the current modern scenario. Backed with such acute musical talents, they have come a long way together singing Tatvapada with Boramma plucking the string of their Tamboori and Jawarayya beating their Dhamdi in a typical folk style rhythmic pattern.

According to Jawarayya, Tatvapada is not just an art form, but a way of living. The duo have earned their daily bread through the traditional art forms. The pleasant sound of their Tamboori mixed with their powerful voices is really a mystical experience to every listener. They both are sailing on the same boat together all these years. Even though they are physically aged, a young freshness still exists in their voices and their interests. They both have sung the words of Mahalinga, Shishunala Shariff, Jnanananda, Nagalinga Yogi, Kaiwara Narayanappa and others.

If one asks Tamboori Jawarayya how can he remember the lyrics of what he sings at such ageing days, his humorous reply would be that, “There is a tape-recorder inside me which has stored everything from past 40 years and it just keeps playing back through my mouth”! Both husband and wife are very much interested in making this traditional talent reach the younger generation and so they have pleaded many to help them make a CD and release it!

Such beautiful singing birds are surely a treasure for not only Mandya and Mysore, but also for the whole of Karnataka. They deserve more attention from the people in general and the government in particular to help them uplift the art forms.

Tamboori Jawarayya and Boramma are available for contact to anyone through their Mobile: 9902429694.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / Monday ,  October 20th, 2014

Prof. Shivaram Malavalli is ISBA Vice-President

Business & Economy, Leaders, Records, All, World Opinion

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Mysore :

Prof. Shivaram Malavalli has been unanimously elected as Vice-President of The Indian STEP and Business Incubator Association (ISBA) in the recently concluded AGM of ISBA at Bangalore.

He is the Resident Chairman of the San Francisco – Bangalore Sister City Initiative and Chairman & Managing Director of eHealth Technology Business Incubator Bangalore.

He was honoured with Special Award consisting of a Citation and a Medal by WASME (World Association of Small & Medium Enterprises), for his contribution to the establishment/sustenance/growth of SMEs in the Region and his contribution Internationally at China.

He was instrumental in spreading the concept of Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park in Malaysia, Thailand and he was Advisor to the University Technology Malaysia. He has chaired and presented more than twenty-five papers in international and National Seminars and Workshops.

The Indian STEP and Business Incubator Association (ISBA) was set up in 2004 as a registered professional body to promote business incubation activities in the country through exchange of information, sharing of experience and other networking assistance among Indian Business Incubators, Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Parks (STEPs) and other related organisations engaged in the promotion of start-up enterprises.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News  / Monday ,  October 20th, 2014

‘Maulana Azad Bhavan’ to come up at all District HQs

Leaders, Records, All
Dr. Qamar Ul Islam, Minister for Municipal Administration, Public Enterprises, Minorities Welfare and Wakf, is seen addressing a meeting in city this morning as (from left) DC Shikha, Municipal Administration Secretary Manjula and Minorities Welfare Department Secretary Akram Pasha look on.
Dr. Qamar Ul Islam, Minister for Municipal Administration, Public Enterprises, Minorities Welfare and Wakf, is seen addressing a meeting in city this morning as (from left) DC Shikha, Municipal Administration Secretary Manjula and Minorities Welfare Department Secretary Akram Pasha look on.

Mysore :

“The State Government has proposed to house all District Minorities Welfare Departments under one roof to be named after Maulana Azad,” said Dr. Qamar Ul Islam, Minister for Municipal Administration, Public Enterprises, Minorities Welfare and Wakf.

Chairing a progress review meeting of the Minorities Welfare, Wakf, Municipal Administration and Public Enterprises departments of Mysore Revenue Division at the ZP Hall here this morning, the Minister said that ‘Maulana Azad Bhavan’ will be constructed at all District Head Quarters of the State to facilitate housing of all departments concerned with minorities welfare under one roof, for which the Government has already released Rs. 50 lakh for Mysore.

Dr. Qamar Ul Islam sought details of minority student-scholarship scheme, when the Minister was told that the Minorities Welfare Department in Mysore had received 10 lakh applications (2014-15) this year as compared to the previous year’s (2013-14) number of 7.56 lakh.

The Minister was told that the applications were received only through online, in order to remit the scholarship amount directly to the beneficiary student’s account.

The Minister was also briefed on the functioning of Minorities’ student hostels in districts coming under Mysore region.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News  / Monday ,  October 20th, 2014

Hubli’s first community radio set to go on air

Education, Records, All, Science & Technology
Hubli’s first community FM radio service 'KLE Dhwani BVB-90.4' is to begin from September 21
Hubli’s first community FM radio service ‘KLE Dhwani BVB-90.4’ is to begin from September 21

After days of eager anticipation, Hubli city is all set to have its first community radio service from September 21. FM radio station ‘KLE Dhwani BVB-90.4’ will operate from the campus of the BVB College of Engineering and Technology (BVB-CET).

The community radio station will broadcast programmes on folklore, education, research, technology along with entertainment.

Addressing press persons here on Tuesday, working president of KLE Society, Prabhakar Kore and Principal, BVB-CET, Prof. Ashok Shettar said that the ‘KLE Dhwani’ would be the first community FM radio station to be launched by an engineering college in northern Karnataka.

Mr. Kore said that the college had invested Rs. 50 lakhs for setting up the FM radio station with a state-of-the-art studio to ensure good acoustics. Already four radio jockeys selected from North Karntaka and trained at Bangalore had been appointed to conduct radio programmes , he said.

Mr. Kore said that the ‘KLE Dhwani’ would begin its programme with the state anthem (naada geete) and would broadcast programmes from 6.30 a.m. – 11 a.m., and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. To begin with programmes like ‘Naa Hubballiyava’, ‘Namma kale namma baduku’, ‘chavadi chat’, ‘youthgiri’ will be broadcast, he said.

The whole idea was to not only promote folk art from northern Karnataka, but also to provide the target audience with a healthy mix of entertainment and education packages.

The FM radio would have a range of 11 to 14 kilometres in the city and programmes can be heard on mobile phone handsets as well.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Staff Correspondent / Hubli, September 18th, 2013

Tennis Champ – C. Vasisht

Sports

Tennis is a global sport and Mysore has been producing talented tennis players from time to time who have gone on to represent the country in different levels. One such player who has made his mark in the National and International level in the junior boys section is city’s C. Vasisht. A trainee at Prahalad Srinath’s Tennis Academy, Vasisht won the Fenesta National Title in the Boys Under-16 section. He also won the U-16 Doubles and U-18 Doubles title to win a triple crown in the championships which concluded at the DLTA complex in Delhi on Saturday. He is our “Star This Week”.

In the U-16 Boys singles final, second seeded C. Vasisht shocked the top-seeded Karnataka lad B.R. Nikshep 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 and clinched the coveted title. Vasisht saved a match point in the ninth game of the decider in which he had trailed 2-4. Vasisht came back strongly and gained the upper hand with his free-stroking forehand winners and won the title.

Earlier in the semi-finals, Vasisht had beaten S. Manish of Tamil Nadu 7-6 (3), 6-2 to enter the title round. Vasisht partnering Nitin Kumar Sinha of West Bengal won the boys U-16 doubles title by beating Yugal Bansal & Amaan Bhatia 2-6, 6-4, 10-8 in the final. He completed a fine treble when he combined with city’s Prajwal Dev and won the boys U-18 doubles title.

In the Boys U-18 boys doubles final, Vasisht and Prajwal Dev beat P. Param and Paramveer Bajwa of Chandigarh 1-6, 6-4 (10-7) to win the title.

Vasisht, a Mysorean, has shifted base to Bangalore and presently trains with Prahalad Srinath. Encouraged by his parents has been performing well in the National and International circuit.

Vasisht has made all Mysoreans proud with his feat of being crowned as the National Junior Tennis Champion in the MCC Adidas Tennis Championship in Chennai last month.Vasisht has represented India in the junior ranks and has been making steady progress with good performances in the ITF tournaments in the circuit both in India and abroad. He aims to work hard under the guidance of his coach and with the support of his parents, intends to reach greater heights in this sport in the days to come.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports  News / Sunday ,  October 19th, 2014

Two Mysoreans Awarded Brand Ambassadors of Vocational Training

Education, Leaders, Science & Technology
Seen in the pictures are A. Syed Amanulla and H.R. Nagendra Rao, receiving the Brand Ambassador awards from Alok Kumar, Director General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi recently .
Seen in the pictures are A. Syed Amanulla and H.R. Nagendra Rao, receiving the Brand Ambassador awards from Alok Kumar, Director General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi recently .

Mysore :

City’s A. Syed Amanulla, Principal and Deputy Director, Govt. ITI, Srirangapatna, a resident of Rajivnagar and H.R. Nagendra Rao, Managing Director, DMS Technology Pvt. Ltd., Belavadi Industrial Area and a resident of Vasu Layout in city were awarded with ‘Brand Ambassador of Vocational Training-2014’ by Ministry of Labour and Employment at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi recently.

While, Syed Amanulla received the award in Salaried Employee category, Nagendra Rao received the award in Entrepreneurship category. Amanulla, passed ITI in Fitter Trade at Kolar Gold Fields, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering through correspondence and B.E from SJCE Evening College, Mysore. Nagendra Rao passed Mechanical Draughtsmanship from NIE ITI, Mysore and runs his own unit which provides jobs to ITI passed candidates.

Among hundreds of applications, a total of 25 candidates from all over India were selected for the award under the programme ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Karyakram’. The awardees were honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Sunday ,  October 19th, 2014

IIMB joins edX, to offer MOOCs

Education, World Opinion

Will leverage new technologies and deliver education via MOOCs (massive open online courses) as IIMBx

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is India’s first B-school to join edX as a new contributing member. As IIMBx, the B-school will leverage new technologies and deliver education via MOOCs (massive open online courses) to a larger population of learners from around the world.

EdX, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based non-profit enterprise created by founding partners Harvard varsity and MIT, offers interactive online classes from the world’s best varsities. It was created for students and institutions that seek to transform themselves through cutting-edge technologies, innovative pedagogy, and rigorous courses.

“We’re gearing up to create the capability to teach differently and edX is a great platform to extend IIM Bangalore’s educational impact across the globe,” said IIMB director Sushil Vachani. “We are honoured to welcome IIM Bangalore to edX,” said Anant Agarwal, CEO, edX. “IIMB will deliver high-quality courses and new perspectives to the edX learning community and reach learners around the world,” Agarwal added.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for IIMB. In addition to delivering top-quality management education on campus to small classes of students chosen through our highly competitive admissions process, as we have done since the institute’s inception, we will use technology to provide selected management courses to a much larger population in India and the world over,” said Vachani.

Vachani, who took over as director of IIMB on July 1 reiterated that IIMB will embrace and leverage technology to create a social impact. “At IIMB,” he added, “we recognise that the way in which education will be delivered will be radically different in future thanks to technology”.

source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> Management> News> B-School / by BS Reporter / Bangalore – August 04th, 2014