The dignitaries are seen watering a sapling to inaugurate the training programme at College of Horticulture in Yelwala, Mysuru, on June 30.
Mysuru :
A ginger training-cum-exhibition was held at College of Horticulture (COH), Yelachahalli, Yelwala, Mysuru, on June 30 by Horticultural Extension Education Unit of College of Horticulture for the benefit of ginger growers around Mysuru.
Farmers around this region are growing ginger since 5 to 8 years after its introduction by the traders from Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the border areas of Chamarajanagar. Although farmers have accepted this as a lucrative and remunerative crop, the package of practices was not well-known. Hence, this Extension Unit organised a training programme on ginger for the benefit of farmers from Chamarajanagar, Hunsur and Hassan.
About 100 farmers attended this training along with scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) Suttur and Gonikoppa, University of Mysore and officials of Department of Horticulture, Mysuru.
Dr. K.T. Shivashankar, Retd. Dean, UAS, Bengaluru, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the programme. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed happiness over the conduct of the training programme which was long due. He advised the farmers to follow the advanced technologies in ginger cultivation to harvest rich dividends.
He also cautioned them that it was very difficult to raise any other crops after the harvest of ginger crop. He suggested the farmers to form an association of growers to discuss their problems.
Dr. Arun Balamatti, Programme co-ordinator, KVK, Suttur, Dr. Sathyanarayana Bhat, Principal, Government Ayurveda College, Mysuru, also spoke. Dr. Krishnakumar and Dr. B.C. Anand, SADH, Mysuru and Dr. Vasanthkumar Thimkapur were present. Dr. K.M. Indiresh, Dean (Hort.), COH, Mysuru, presided.
Training on ginger cultivation was imparted by experts: B.N. Harish on varieties and package of practices; G.K. Sudharshan on diseases; Dr. Prasadkumar, on pests; H.B. Rashmi on post harvest products; Professors of COH and Anjanappa, Agronomist, NETAFIM, Bengaluru gave lecture on use of drip irrigation.
An exhibition was also arranged with display of products of ginger, disease symptoms, diseased and infected specimens of ginger crop etc.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday – July 03rd, 2015
They got her an imported ‘body cream’ and she is massaged to sparkle her pista green colour every Sunday. A 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, she is the “happiness” of GB Ravichandra’s family. The best-selling car for the longest time, she has a unique body shape with fins, a rear engine, and a huge boot space at the front.
A classic beauty, she was the childhood dream of Ravichandra who says, “I watched the Beetle rallies as a kid. It was after 20 years that I am able to own one.”
He adds that his dream would not have been fulfilled if it was not for his wife Bharathi. “Although I wanted to own a Beetle, I was skeptical about spending money on it, as it is an expensive hobby. My wife’s support was and is still the biggest boost to my passion.”
It is not just the Beetle that takes him back to his childhood. He also owns a Bajaj scooter. He explains, “It belonged to my dad Bhaskarayya. A family of four — my father, mother, sister and I — have travelled all around in this scooter. With the four of us, there would be some extra luggage too. My father was very passionate and cared more for his scooter than his wife!” A layman’s mode of transport, it is in good running condition and has a humble charm.
His passionate collection of many antique and classic things has led his daughters — Aishwarya and Aashika — to follow his footsteps.
“The passion is completely passed on as we, at the beginning, did not understand the so-called antique charm. But we are a part of it now and have emotions attached to our Beetle,” they say in unison. They call it a package of love and happiness and Aashika says, “I love the rallies that happen in the City and it is exciting to see many colourful Beetles moving in a single lane. We have made so many friends who share the same passion because of this car.”
Bharathi is equally passionate about this small car and she has made it a point to include the car in every family celebration. “During birthdays or anniversary celebrations, we make sure to deck the car with flowers and placards and take her for a drive with all family members. She is a part of every special
occasion.”
There is a story behind the car’s arrival which he summerises, “I saw an advertisement and she was in Cochin. Hesitant, but later encouraged by my wife, I flew to Cochin. She was in a bad condition and it was an expensive affair. However, I picked her up and got her to Bengaluru in a truck.” She was restored and it took him a year to find the right mechanics and get her back in shape. “Some parts were not original and I had to source them from abroad. It took me a year to get everything fixed — all to her original charm,” he adds.
A left hand drive car, she is a showstopper in the busy traffic and Bharathi says, “While taking her for a drive, people first tend to look at the driving seat, which is usually on the right and jovially think that a lady is driving. Sometimes, we even pretend to hold a rod in the front trying to fool them and this is a fun process.” She adds that the car is a bit tougher to drive because of the left hand steering.
They own another unusual car — 2004 Ambassador Avigo — that has a body shape of a classic ambassador, but a power steering with all the modern amenities. “There are about only hundred cars produced in India and this is made to look like a 1960 model,” he says. He comments on the technology of the classic cars and says, “They are very superior and reliable. The engine parts of this Beetle are rugged and the car does not topple.” With a dream to own many cars including the Citroen 1970 and a classic Mercedes Benz, he concludes, “It has taken me twenty years to own a Beetle and I will never let go of her.”
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Supplements> MetroLife / by Prajna GR, Bengaluru / DHNS – July 07th, 2015
In 2011, a group of cousins with a love for food decided to start a club called the Bangalore Food Club (BFC). Nanda Kishor KN, a senior member of technical staff, Oracle; Deepak Rajanikanth, a technical lead at IBM; Rakesh R a freelancer and an IT consultant at Compass IT Systems and Solutions and Kiran Ramaprasad, an R&D hydraulic engineer at Yuken Indian Ltd, aimed at getting the foodies of the City together and make them aware of the local food and delicacies available here.
However, over the years, the club grew by leaps and bounds and today, it boasts of over 1250 members on Facebook.
“There are many food apps today. But most of them focus on luxury hotels and posh eat-outs. That’s how we differ as we give information on all kinds of places from streetside stalls to five star hotels,” says Nanda Kishor KN.
“We share what we experience as foodies and there is no competition. We are very active on Facebook and always follow a theme pertaining to food. For instance, we recently held the ‘idli’campaign, where we focussed on popular and unique recipes of ‘idlis’ prepared by the popular local hotels of Bengaluru.”
“We keep meeting on a regular basis and discuss our love for food with each other. We get a lot of appreciation for our work. There are people who have come to us asking for the address of a particular eatery that we recommend,” says Rakesh.
However, distance proves to be a major challenge when it comes to meetings. That’s when social media comes to their rescue.
Posting photographs about a particular theme not only allows them to be in constant touch with each other but also learn more about food.
“Everyone in the City is well-versed with popular restaurants. But what we want to highlight is the little ‘gems’ of the City,” says Deepak.
“By the end of this year, we are hoping to have 5,000 members. We are very active on Facebook and Twitter,” he adds.
The members also want to help people from other parts of the country settled here learn more about the local food and culture.
“Bengaluru is full of people from different parts of the world and we want to popularise the local food among them. We want small eateries to gain more popularity and be appreciated for their hard work,” says Sahana, another active member.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Supplements> MetroLife / by Surupasree Sarmmah / DHNS- Bengaluru, July 07th, 2015
An article titled ‘My dear son’ written by Thriveni C. Mysore has become the only article from India to be published in a German project — ‘The Book of Plans, Hopes and Dreams,’ that marks the Centenary of the beginning of the First World War (1914-2014).
Thriveni C. Mysore’s article, written under the pen name ‘Bharathi,’ gives the picture of India’s struggles during World War I and the turmoil in the country before and after Mahatma Gandhi.
‘The Book of Plans, Hopes and Dreams’ project is a German-British WW-I remembrance activity concentrated on local and European history. It was created to let the people of today remember people in the time of war by finding out about them, and setting down their own ideals and stories, to hand on to generations to come. The project is a writing competition to link 1914 to 2014 and beyond, by writing a letter, story or poem.
The project has won the European Association for the Education for Adults (EAEA) International Grundtvig Award, launched by EAEA in order to recognise and celebrate excellence in adult education.
The articles that were selected for ‘The Book of Plans, Hopes and Dreams’ were printed in the form of a book and were presented to the Blackburn Cathedral by the Diocese of Braunschweig, Germany, while the only two original copies of the book are kept in Brunswick Cathedral, Brunswick, Germany and Blackburn Cathedral, Lancashire, England. The project is described by the Canon Chancellor of Blackburn Cathedral, Lancashire, Ian Stockton as “A symbol of reconciliation and hope.”
A lecturer in Yuvaraja’s College here, writer and critic, Thriveni is a graduate from Yuvaraja’s College who has won the prestigious Kannada Sahitya Parishat award for her book on religious ethics and a State level award for her criticism on D.V. Gundappa’s ‘Kagga.’ She also holds lectures on environment and conservation.
Thriveni’s letter that was selected to the project can be viewed at www.book-of-phd.com
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Wednesday – July 01st, 2015
In a sudden turn of fate, K. Kruthi of Sadvidya High School, Mysuru, has become the topper of the district in the SSLC examination held in April this year, securing a total of 622 out of 625 after revaluation.
Kruthi replaces A.G. Rashmi (99.36 per cent) of CFTRI School as the topper of the district by securing 99.52 per cent. Kruthi also becomes the second topper in the State after Vishwajit Prakash Hegde of Sirsi, who has secured 99.68 per cent (623/625).
Prior to revaluation, Kruthi had secured a total of 615 out of 625 marks but gained seven extra marks — five in II language English, one in III language Kannada and one in Social Studies.
Kruthi has scored cent per cent marks in I language Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, 99/100 in III language Kannada and 98/100 in II language English.
Kruthi, a resident of Sardar Vallabhai Patel Nagar, is the daughter of A.N. Krishna and B.M. Lathamma.
Speaking to Star of Mysore, father of Kruthi, A.N. Krishna said that the marks should have been announced correctly when the results were out on May 12 and blamed the officials for negligence which resulted in the disparity.
A.N. Krishna further added that Kruthi was encouraged by the staff of Sadvidya High School to apply for revaluation as she had topped all the exams conducted prior to the board examination. An elated Krishna also said that they were expecting two more marks and that they are quite happy with the changes.
The management, faculty and students of Savidya High School were in a celebration mood today as their student and classmate had topped the district.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Wednesday – July 01st, 2015
Civil Services eighth ranker and Karnataka topper Nitish K. Photo: Special Arrangement
Nitish K. (26), a native of Udupi district, was in disbelief when he learnt of his Civil Services Examination (CSE) results. The eighth ranker, Nitish had managed the feat in his third attempt.
Currently undergoing training at the Indian Audit and Account Service in Shimla since December 2014, the 2011-batch engineering graduate from PES Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, said he will migrate to the Indian Administrative Service and straightaway join training in Mussoorie.
Son of bank manager K. Ramakrishna Hebbar and homemaker G. Bharathi, Nitish plunged into preparing for the CSE soon after he graduated. In his first attempt, he missed getting a rank by 10 marks, and then ranked 547 in his second attempt.
“I would like to improve facilities in rural areas,” he said, adding that he would be the first IAS officer in his family.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National / by Deepika K.C. / Bengaluru – July 05th, 2015
Senior Surgeon Dr. C. G. Narasimhan and staff felicitated
Senior Surgeon Dr. C. G. Narasimhan, who was felicitated during the 42nd Anniversary celebrations of Kamakshi Hospital at Kuvempunagar in city yesterday, is seen with Mayor R. Lingappa and BSMS Trust’s senior Trustee M. Vinod Rao. Picture right shows (seated from left) Ashwini Kumar, Rajashekar Shastri and Poornima, who were felicitated on completion of 25 years service in the hospital, with (standing from left) Kamakshi Hospital Administrator Dr. K. R. Kamath, Mayor Lingappa, Trustee Vishwanath Rao, BSMS Trust Chairman Arun Shenoy, Joint Managing Trustee Ashok Shenoy and Managing Trustee Mahesh Shenoy.
Mysuru :
The Kamakshi Multi-Specialty Hospital celebrated its Founders Day (B. Madhav Shenoy and Sulochana Bai) and 42nd Anniversary at a function held in the hospital premises at Kuvempunagar in city yesterday.
Mayor R. Lingappa, who was the chief guest, felicitated Senior Surgeon Dr. C. G. Narasimhan, who has been serving in Kamakshi Hospital from the day of its opening.
Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor recalled his association with the hospital and lauded the yeoman service of hospital doctors and staff to the society. In times of difficulty, each one of us seek God’s blessings and God disguises himself in Doctor’s form to save us, the Mayor said.
On the occasion, Kamakshi Hospital staff Ashwini Kumar, Rajashekar Shastri and Poornima, who have been serving in the hospital for over 25 years, were felicitated.
Children of hospital staff, who have achieved distinction in SSLC and PUC examinations, were given prizes.
BSMS Trust’s senior Trustee M. Vinod Rao presided.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday – June 30th, 2015
Yakshagana Scholar Dr. Kabbinale Vasantha Bharadwaj, who was conferred with ‘Chittani Award’ during the valedictory of the three-day Badagu Yaksha Vaibhava, organised under the aegis of Innovative, Mysuru and Department of Kannada and Culture, Mysuru, at Jaganmohan Palace in city yesterday, is seen with LabLand Chairman Dr. Sudhir Shetty, Yuvaraja College Registrar (Evaluation) Dr. S.N. Hegde, Mysore University former Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. Shashidhara Prasad, Yakshagana exponent G.S. Bhat of Innovative Mysore, Bellipadi Yaksha Samskrutika Vedike President Dr. Bellipadi Satish Rai, Journalist Ravindra Bhat and others. Picture right shows a scene from Yakshagana ‘Sri Krishna Sandhana’ performed last evening.
Mysuru :
Expressing concern over the lack of recognition and exclusion of Yakshagana Poets in the history of Kannada Literature, Yakshagana Scholar and artiste Dr. Kabbinale Vasantha Bharadwaj said that the yakshagana-poets in Karnataka have not got the required space in Kannada literary history and added that while Himmela, Mummela, Chenda and others belonging to the Yakshagana troupe are being recognised, the poets have been neglected.
Dr. Bharadwaj was speaking, after being conferred with the Chittani Award, at the closing ceremony of the three-day Badagu Yaksha Vaibhava held at Jaganmohan Palace in city yesterday evening. Dr. Bharadwaj said that there are around 1,500 yakshagana-poets in the State who have composed around 5,000 literary works while unfortunately, a person who writes four lines for a film song gets more recognition and this has been the same even with the Kannada literary circles.
He further said that the poetry is the basis of Yakshagana and the poems become an inspiration to the actor while the actor’s enactment justifies the poetic elements in the composition. Dr. Bharadwaj dedicated the award to all the Yakshagana-poets in the State who still remain unrecognised even in the literary field.
Bellipadi Yaksha Samskrutika Vedike President Dr. Bellipadi Satish Rai, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that Yakshagana is one of the most attractive forms of stage-based art forms and it would not be an exaggeration if he says that the people of coastal Karnataka have learnt Kannada language through Yakshagana. He further urged the people of Karnataka to protect the art form and added that the State Government should do its best to protect and propagate Yakshagana like how it is done in Kerala for Kathakali.
Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore, Dr. J. Shashidhara Prasad, presented the Chittani Award to Bharadwaj.
LabLand Chairman Dr. Sudhir Shetty, Yakshagana exponent G.S. Bhat, Dakshin Kannada Zilla Sangha President V. Sreenivasa Rao, Yuvaraja College Registrar (Evaluation) Dr. S.N. Hegde and others were present.
The award ceremony was followed by the staging of the Yakshagana ‘Sri Krishna Sandhana.’ The three-day workshop was organised by Innovative, Mysuru and Department of Kannada and Culture, Mysuru.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday – July 06th, 2015
Members of Girgitle at the Bangalore Ultimate Open – 2015.
Girgitle — City’s first Ultimate team, talks about the sport, the spirit and its soul after their fiery performance at the recently concluded Bangalore Ultimate Open.
by Kedar Koushik
Frisbee is not native to India. It is neither steeped in the culture like Kabbadi nor is it an obsession like cricket. But over the last couple of years, Frisbee has become a sport that has garnered active participation from the young and is becoming as popular a game as in any other country. With more than 30 teams nationwide, India is following the footsteps of the United States, Europe and Japan.
Frisbee or Ultimate, as it is popularly known, is a sport that conveniently mixes the features of basketball, rugby and football. Seven players pass the Frisbee by slinging it to each other as they make their way up the field. When a player catches the disk, he or she cannot move. A point is scored when a player catches it in the scoring zone behind the baseline.
Several Ultimate-teams have sprung up across the country. While most of the teams are concentrated in the metro cities, the rest of them are not far away. Mysuru has now woken up from its slumber to this unique and exciting new game. For the past few months a group of young enthusiasts of the game has formed the first official Ultimate team of Mysuru — Girgitle.
Girgitle participated in its first official Ultimate tournament — The Bangalore Ultimate Open 2015 at Jain International Residential School on Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru, held between June 26 and 28.
After topping Group F that had teams like Blitz Legacy, Slip Disc, Disc Qualified and Teen Guna Lagaan, Girgitle finished 4th in the bronze pool after losing against Chakra in a relegation match. Girgitle are now seeded at 20 out of the 31 teams that took part in the tournament. For a team participating for the first time in an official tournament, Girgitle’s performance is both an achievement, an encouragement and a proud moment for Mysuru.
SOM spoke to a few players in the team about what makes them play the game, how they managed to form a team in a town that is quite new to the game and about the future that beckons the game.
The initial days: At a time when Ultimate was gaining popularity in metropolitan cities like Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, it was still a game that was unheard of here in Mysuru. There were people playing the Frisbee, but only as a time-pass.
Prajwal, a student of Mechanical Engineering at NIE College and a tri-athlete, was riding his cycle with a few of his friends. It was a regular affair for Prajwal and his friends to unwind by playing the Frisbee during their rides. He says, “It was in one of these rides that we decided to have a team of our own – the first one in Mysuru. Santosh, who is part of Bengaluru’s Ultimate team Disc-O-Dewane encouraged us to form a team and told us that he and his team would help them with the required training. Incidentally, Disc-O-Dewane has a lot of people who studied at NIE, so they were also excited about having an Ultimate team from Mysuru. With Santosh as our mentor, we were ready to have our own team.”
When asked about the name of the team – “Girgitle,” Pragna, Prajwal’s younger sister studying II PU at Sadvidya, who is also a part of the team, said, “The name was very accidental. We were looking for a name that would be unique and different and yet have that ‘Mysuru touch’ to it and Sandeep, our team mate suggested ‘Girgitle’ and we all agreed to it instantly.”
The “Spirit” of the game: With its roots in the psychedelic 60s, Ultimate stands apart with its emphasis on the ‘Spirit of the game.’
Prajwal says, “It is both difficult and easy to explain what the spirit is. Anybody who understands the game understands the spirit that encompasses the game.
“What makes Ultimate different from other games is that it is a collective-game that depends entirely on the conscience of the players. There are no referees or umpires in this game,” says Prajwal, “if a player commits a foul, s/he accepts the mistake and in case s/he doesn’t, then the team comes to a collective decision and the game moves on.”
Prajwal also added that most of the Ultimate tournaments have special prizes awarded to the Most Spirited Player and for the Most Spirited Team. At the World Championships of Beach Ultimate 2015, held in Dubai, the Indian team won the ‘Most Spirited Team award,’ and this for Prajwal and many sophomores like him, is a push that they just can’t resist.
Genders unite: Another factor that makes Ultimate, a game of and for the spirit is the fact that the game is played by both the genders. Pragna, the captain of the team Girgitle, says that this perhaps is the main reason for the sport to grow among the young.
“Being a non-contact sport, Ultimate, through its rules — though limited, treats each player with respect without discriminating on the basis of gender,” says Pragna, adding, “Usually, an Ultimate team will be having 3 girls to every 4 guys. Yes! It is difficult to get girls to play the game and the reasons are quite archaic and well known.”
Talking about the participation of girls in the games, Pragna says, “Conservative parents think that the game is rough and ‘dangerous’ but it is not. According to the rules of the game, body-contact is considered a foul, you are supposed to block the disc only when it is released from the hands of the opponent.”
An addiction: For those who have imbibed the spirit of the game of Ultimate, it is an addiction. For Krishna, who started playing Ultimate as a “casual player,” was so hooked to the game that he is now a part of the team Girgitle. “One throw and I was hooked,” says Krishna, a stock broker by profession.
“Once when I started playing the game, I couldn’t just stop touching the disc,” he says adding that as he progressed he wanted to get everything right.
Adding to Krishna’s views, Pragna says, “Anyone can join the team, or have their own teams. The only skill that is required is the love for the game and the spirit to hold the motivation.”
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / Monday – June 29th, 2015
