Tulu Koota Kuwaitis pleased to announce the TKK Family get-together on Friday March14, from 8:30 am onwards at the Mishref garden.
Following a very successful screening of the first ever Tulu film in Kuwait, Tulu Koota Kuwait is all set to organize the annual family picnic and hopes that the contestants and the audience cherish every moment of the day.
Tulu Koota Kuwait cordially invites all the members to take part in this annual picnic, to be held under the beautiful blue sky and warmth of the sun, where everyone simply expects fun frolic and entertainment.
All valid members are kindly requested to join the picnic with their families and enjoy the day. A number of games for individuals along with thrilling Tulunadu games and teams matches of Volleyball, Throw ball and Kabbaddi will be held on the occasion with many prizes waiting to be won.
All the members taking part in the team matches are urged to register their names well in advance with: Ronald D’Souza: 965 99865712 or Lional Mascarenhas: 965 67662324.
You can also avail free transportation from Fahaheel-Mangaf-Mahboula and Abbasiya-Farwaniya-Khaitan.
For more information, the following members may be contacted:
Faustine Pinto: 965 66614622, Vijay Kairangal: 965 99760458, Shankar Shetty: 965 99473630, Wilson D’Souza: 965 97875789
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Gulf> Media Release / Kuwait – Sunday, March 02nd, 2014
Haseena Hussain./ File photo: K.Gopinathan / The Hindu
We want society to be humane to us: acid attack victim
Earlier this week, Laxmi, a victim of acid attack, was awarded the International Women of Courage Award by U.S.’s First Lady Michelle Obama for successfully leading the campaign against acid attacks on women in India.
The story of Haseena Hussain of Bangalore, who fought a long battle after an acid attack in 1999, is as inspiring as Laxmi’s.
Ms. Haseena was attacked with acid in 1999 by Joseph Rodriguez, her former employer, as she had not responded to the marriage proposal and had refused to stay back in his firm. Today, almost 15 years later, Ms. Haseena is the sole breadwinner of her family of four comprising her father, mother and grandmother.
Choosing not to be bogged down by 35 surgeriesand loss of vision in both eyes, besides constant “stares” and comments from relatives and acquaintances, she now works in a government office. When asked if she was offered the job by the government, an irked Ms. Haseena says: “I got this job on my own. I cleared several rounds of tests after undergoing computer training.”
Ms. Haseena hates re-living what she calls “sob story” and says that she hopes every acid attack victim is able to fight the odds and become independent. “As I was educated, I was able to secure a job. But acid victims, particularly in rural areas, may find it difficult to be independent. Most acid attack victims lose their vision. If the government provides jobs, they can remain independent.”
She adds categorically that she needs no sympathy. “We only want society to behumane to us.”
Besides the discrimination she faced in society, her family had a tough time mobilising resources for her surgeries and other medical aid. “My father had to sell our house and his entire bank balance was empty as we had to spend Rs. 15 lakh on my medical expenses.” Though the Supreme Court had directed all States to pay acid attack victims Rs. 3 lakh towards medical treatment and for after care rehabilitation, Ms. Haseena says it is inadequate.
It was nine years after the attack of Ms. Haseena that the accused was finally convicted, even as she struggled every minute of those years. “There is a need to have a fast track court for trying cases related to acid attack victims,” she says.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bangalore / by Tanu Kulkarni / Bangalore – March 07th, 2014
The ‘Rome of the East’, which celebrated the beatification of Pope John Paul II three years back on the silver jubilee year of the first ever Papal visit to this coastal city, has another celebration in the offing.
A shrine is being built at the place where Pope addressed a humongous gathering of more than four lakh people on February 6, 1986. Also doubling the joy will be canonization of John Paul II by Pope Francis on April 27 this year.
Canonization is the act by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint, upon which the person is included in the canon, or list, of recognized saints.
Elaborating on the importance of the initiative, Fr William Menezes, public relations officer of the diocese of Mangalore, said: “It is a momentous occasion for us. Not only was John Paul II the first Pope to visit Mangalore, but will also be a Saint declared in our time.”
The shrine is being built at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore. Though work has begun, the shrine will not be complete when John Paul II is elevated to sainthood in April. It will be ready by August-September and the Vatican Ambassador to India – Apostolic Nuncio Salvatore Pennacchio will inaugurate it, Fr William said. A life-size bronze statue of John Paul II, sent by the Apostolic Nuncio, will be unveiled on that day.
Recently, a delegation led by Mangalore Bishop Aloysius Paul D’ Souza met chief minister Siddaramaiah requesting him funds for the shrine.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Times of India / Home> City> Mangalore / by Stanley Pinto, TNN / February 28th, 2014
Police personnel are normally seen dealing with ruffians, anti-social elements, IPC sections and patrolling the areas, serving the public round-the-clock, keeping crime at bay.
Most of the personnel in the department have various talents, but they have neither the scope nor the opportunity to showcase their talents. Despite the everyday pressures and routines, here is a Policeman who has squeezed in time to nurture and hone his skills. Be it imparting training in Karate or creating wonderful sketches of eminent personalities, he has imbibed them all.
( First ) Chinnaswamy training his colleagues in Karate. ( Centre ) Former SP Ramasubba is seen felicitating Chinnaswamy. (Bottom) Chinnaswamy’s paintings of well-known personalities and beautiful nature landscape.
Meet Chinnaswamy, a Police Personnel and also a Sensei who imparts Karate training to his fellow colleagues and while off duty, paints wonderful portraits.
Some of the artistic creations of Chinnaswamy include portraits of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, Da. Ra. Bendre, U. R. Ananthamurthy and beautiful nature landscapes.
Born to Puttegowda and Chandramma couple and a native of Yelandur, Chinnaswamy joined the Police Department in the year 1998 and was posted to City Armed Reserve (CAR).
Having mastered Karate and Kung Fu, Chinnaswamy is also a gifted artist. While at ground he is a Sensei, and when at home, he is a painter par excellence. When asked about what motivated him to pursue fine arts, Chinnaswamy said that it was because of Usha Rao, his art teacher in school, that he developed an interest in painting. He also added that his seniors in the Department always encouraged him to pursue his artistic skills.
“I am indebted to former City Police Commissioner Kempaiah who recognised my talent and encouraged me to impart Karate training to other Police personnel,” recalls Chinnaswamy.
Chinnaswamy, presently in his final year BA (Fine Arts), aims to pursue post graduation in the same discipline and also secure a doctorate. He is a rare artist who has an ability of creating an art using Kannada alphabets.
It is not only Chinnaswamy, there are several other Police personnel who have hidden talents. Police department needs to identify and encourage such talents to help them grow in their respective field of interest along with their professional life.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / March 03rd, 2014
Dr. B.R. Prashanth, Joint Replacement and Sports injuries expert, Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysore, has been invited to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to moderate one of the sessions of the annual meeting in New Orleans, Lousina, from March 11 to 15.
Dr. Prashanth, who has been associated with AAOS, will also be critically evaluating two instructional courses on Joint Replacement and Knee Reconstructive Surgery along with Dr. Frederic Wilson from USA and Prof. Raman from UK for these sessions. The session will also include scientific research papers from Canada, Sweden, USA, UK and Korea.
Founded in 1933, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is the pre-eminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 03rd, 2014
Nagaratnamma, 55, is usually taught basic arithmetic and the Kannada alphabet at her village, 7km off Hoskote and 25km from Bangalore. Of late, she’s been getting lessons in class on how to use the electronic voting machine, the importance of casting one’s franchise and the rights of a voter.
The Election Commission of India has signed an MoU with National Literacy Mission Authority on educating illiterate adults on electoral matters. Electoral literacy is a subject in classes conducted under the Saakshar Bharat Programme, and with the big poll battle drawing closer, it’s being taught extensively across Karnataka.
To make classes fun, instructors plan to use aids like posters, books, slogans, SMS messages, radio jingles and songs. Posters will be put up at learning centres in gram panchayats, jaatas and group discussions will be organized, school and community-level meetings on the topic will be encouraged. Apart from electoral literacy, financial literacy, disaster management and legal literacy have also been added to the syllabus.
The prerak – class coordinator at the gram panchayat level – has to ensure that adults are registered as voters. In case someone is yet to be enrolled, the coordinator has to contact booth-level officers. Preraks are also tasked with the responsibility of educating villagers on the documents required to get themselves enrolled.
“It is not easy to make villagers understand the importance of elections. The general belief is that one vote will not make a difference. We need to make them get over this feeling,” said BH Kamraj, a prerak from Doddagataginabbi, off Hoskote.
The State Resource Centre, Mysore, has prepared the training manual and teaching materials. “Our goal is simple. We want everyone to vote. It’s not just about casting your vote, but also being informed about ethical voting. People should understand that good governance comes from the choices they make. They should be aware of whom they support. Voting percentage in Rajasthan and Chattisgarh surged after EC launched the adult education programme. We hope to bring about change here as well,” said Basavaraj Devanoor, programme coordinator, materials and media unit, SRC.
WHAT ARE THEY TAUGHT
-How to vote
-How to use EVM
-What is a voter ID
-How to register
-What documents do you need
-Who is a people’s representative
-What are democratic rights
-Rights of a voter
-Importance of voting
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Bangalore> Namma Metro / by Sruthy Susan Ullas, TNN / February 26th, 2014
Volleyball is a popular sport and is played both indoors and outdoors. The game has advanced and gained more popularity in the National, Asian and International level. Sports Hostel, Mysore and the University of Mysore have been promoting this sport in Mysore and have been regularly seeing talented players coming up from their support.
One amongst these talented sports persons is Mallika Vikas Shetty, a Mysore Sports Hostel’s product, who has been the most talented and upcoming volleyball players in the women’s section in the State. She was adjudged as the Best Player in the South Zone Women’s Volleyball Championships recently representing Karnataka as the skipper. She is our ‘Star This Week.’
Mallika Shetty is a State volleyball player from the Mysore Sports Hostel, who has been in the National camp for three years now but is yet to get a look-in into the Indian squad. The South Western Railway and Central Railway were interested in recruiting this talented lass.
Mallika Shetty, 21, led Mysore Sports Hostel team to another State ‘A’ division league title recently. Being a left-hander and very athletic has its advantages but it also comes with lots of responsibilities. She is the pillar of her team and shoulders the burden of smashing her way past the rival defense with impunity. Mallika has a wiry frame and has capitalised on her athleticism to good effect right from her school days.
“I did my schooling in a small hamlet in rural Karnataka, I excelled in athletics (shot put and discus throw). In 2007, I came to Bangalore and joined the Sports School Vidyanagar, and began my tryst with volleyball,” admits Mallika. She has been encouraged a lot by her parents to puruse sports as a career.
She is currently pursuing her second year B. Com at Teresian College in Mysore and honing her skills at the Mysore Sports Hostel under coach Ashok, whom she has been with for over three years now.
She is being encouraged by the DYES, Government of Karnataka and her college (Teresian College) provides her with all the needed help in attending various tournaments.
She has been a real inspiration and live wire for her team in the court and inspires the other players too.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / March 02nd, 2014
It seems actor-turned-politician Ramya is quickly climbing the political ladder and impressing a lot of people with her work. Her latest admirer is none-other-than Lindsay Patricia Northover, a Liberal Democrat British politician and currently government spokesperson in the House of Lords , who recently visited Mandya with other British MPs.
“Women’s self help group in #Mandya: we need more #women in #Parliament, like our dynamic young MP Ramya,” tweeted Lindsay along with a picture of Ramya interacting with members of women self-help groups in Mandya.
On Saturday, actor-turned-politician Ramya hosted a group of British politicians at her constituency in Mandya. The British Members of Parliament had an interaction with women self-help groups from Mandya.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Entertainment> Kannada> Movies / TNN / February 25th, 2014
Cobra, a leading brand of pepper spray, was created by word of mouth. Customers still call up and speak directly to the brand’s owner.
Fangs ahead Bangalore-based Cobra launched when there was no market for pepper spray_K Murali Kumar / The Hindu
In 2002, Cobra pepper spray, from Bangalore-based Aax Global, launched by selling just two units and fetched founder Raana Singh, then just 32, a princely sum of ₹1,000.
It’s not that Singh, the son of a defence officer, had too much of a choice. After setting up a unit that was meant to manufacture industrial paints in canisters, Singh found he was allergic to certain chemicals used in the process. With the equipment idling in his factory, he began researching adjacent categories. The body spray category was crowded. Pesticides were an option too.
But it was a statement from a senior police official in Bangalore, exhorting women to use chilli powder to ward away criminals, that clinched the deal in favour of pepper sprays. A meeting with the commissioner was encouraging. “When we meet the next time, you should come back with the product,” the official reportedly told Singh. With such words of encouragement, there was no looking back, reminisces Singh.
Twelve years later, Cobra is India’s leading pepper spray brand, meant to protect women from anti-social elements. Along the way, the company diversified into riot- and mob-control equipment and recently also signed an agreement with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to co-develop non-lethal weapons.
But Cobra did not exactly taste success from the word go. Even as early as 1999, Singh had tried to bring out pepper spray in a lipstick-like container. With a spray range of just 2-3 ft, the product was a non-starter.
Even the later product, with spray range exceeding 8 ft, faced other hurdles. As there was little awareness about pepper sprays, Singh decided to place ads in newspapers. But he got responses from all the wrong people. Anti-social elements started calling up, as they saw the product as a weapon to aid criminal activities.
To counter that problem, in the initial days Singh sold only to consumers who placed orders and the product was delivered to their address. “By doing so, we at least had proof of their residence,” he says. But there were not enough takers. “Customers were not interested.” Gradually the product began selling through word of mouth.
Cobra was available in two versions. One, priced ₹499, for individuals; and a professional version, priced ₹599, for security guards and so on. To give buyers confidence, Singh displayed his mobile phone number on every can — to advise consumers if the product was accidentally sprayed. That move helped increase orders and, soon, corporate bookings started coming in.
Of course, Cobra’s success would have made Singh popular among members of the fairer sex, something that he does not deny. He does get his share of fan mail. But he also recalls a stray instance of someone calling up to threaten him for trying to be a hero to women in distress. Selling nearly two lakh units a year, Cobra might be India’s largest pepper spray brand, but Singh is in no hurry to expand operations. Barring a single office in Bangalore, the company has no other branches. “It was always intended to be that way,” he says. The Cobra will move at its own pace.
source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> Features / by Prasad Sangameshwaran / March 06th, 2014
Instead of Eminem t-shirts why not sport one supporting a cause for autism. Rather than Levi, UCB or Reebok, why not buy one locally from Cachapa — that would be your contribution to society. This was the aim with which Sundeep Hiremat and Kinjal Bannerjee started Cachapa, an organisation to support social causes through merchandising. They are now the talk of the town and have collected more that `25,000 for charity.
A tedious desk job, which he quit after seven years, Sundeep decided that he wanted to do something that would challenge him on a daily basis. “Working with an IT company proved to be quite taxing and I quit one fine day. After experimenting and exploring my options I began volunteering,” exclaims Sundeep.
Understanding the drawbacks that NGOs and the volunteer sector faces, he formulated a plan that could make it easier for youngsters to contribute. “When I began to talk to my friends about the benefits of social causes, they usually seemed very interested or sceptical. They either did not trust if their donation would be put into good use or did not have the time to invest in. That’s when I came up with Cachapa,” reveals Sundeep.
Cachapa manufactures merchandises which are linked to various charity organisations, their recent one being autism awareness for Asha Foundation in Indiranagar. “It was more about creating a platform where both the volunteer and the NGOs profited. We wanted to crowd source the idea and now we have made good revenue for a few organisations in the city,” says Kinjal Baneerjee.
The t-shirts come in funky colours, each sporting a social message and priced at `399. How do they differ from other charity merchandising companies, we ask “There is transparency which is maintained in each purchase that one has made — every little detail is maintained on the website.
The impact that the t-shirts generate comes as feedbacks from each organisation and that gives the buyer trust to come back for more,” effuses Kinjal. Speaking about Bengaluru’s response, “It has been amazing as we have already generated quite a significant amount of funds. We are meeting up with various organisations and doing conferences and trying to involve the corporate sector too,” they share.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Lifestyle> Fashion-Beauty / DC / by Nuvena Rajendran / February 24th, 2014
