V. Chiranth, a 3rd Sem EEE student of NIE- Institute of Technology, Mysore, has won a place among top 5 winners out of 68 shortlisted entries from all over Karnataka for the “Shutter Bug Photo Contest” conducted by Bangalore Press Association under the theme “Glimpse of Karnataka – Namma Nadu” in view of bringing together the youth to preserve the culture and heritage of Karnataka.
This was an online competition through Facebook during April 2013 and results declared during June 2013.
His prize-winning photo was on the glimpse of Dasara-2012 celebrations at K.R. Circle captured with Nikon camera.
He is the son of Vinod Kumar, a businessman and Sujatha, residents of Kuvempunagar in city.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / September 27th, 2013
Chethan B and Bharath KA set new meet records in boys’ high jump and 800m on the opening day of the Bangalore University inter-collegiate athletics meet at the Sree Kanteerava stadium on Thursday.
While Chethan, representing Govt College KR Puram, improved his own record by seven centimeters to 2.10m, Bharath eclipsed V Rohith’s 2004 record clocking a time of 1 minute, 53.7 seconds in the two-lap race.
Kolar boy Arun Kumar V emerged as the fastest athlete of the meet winning the 100m dash in 10.8 seconds. The women’s title went to Meghana Shetty of St Joseph’s College of Commerce. Meghana won in 12.3 seconds.
Results (winners):
Boys: 100m: Arun Kumar V (Govt. College, Kolar; 10.8 seconds), 800m: Bharath (KA Gupta College of Managemt, 1:53.7s NMR; OMR – V Rohith 1:54.5s, 2004), 5000m: Sudhir Sharma S (Surana College, 16:09.1s), High jump: Chethan B (GFGC, KR Puram, 2.10m NMR; OMR Chethan 2.03m, 2012), Discus throw: Venkatesha C (Al-Ameen College, 36.81 metres)
Girls: 100m: Meghana Shetty (St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, 12.3s), 800m: Gracey A (SEA College, 2:39.9s), 5000m: Pavithra (Maharani’s Arts, Com. & Mgmt. Coll, 21:58.5s), High jump: Neethi (Mount Carmel College, 1.24m), Discus throw: Diana ( Jyoti Nivas College, 24.45m).
source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Sports> More Sports> Athletics> Kolar / by Biju Babu Cyriac, TNN / September 19th, 2013
Two eminent Civil consultants M.L.Krishnaswami (sitting right) and C.N.Babu, who were felicitated during Engineers Day held in city, are seen with Dr.Ravi Raj, Secretary, ACCE(I), Mysore, Surya Prakash, President ACCE(I), Headquarters, K. Jayakumar, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, The Ramco Cements Ltd, Dr.C.S.Viswanatha, Chairman, Civil Aid Technolicinic Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore and Dr.G.S.Suresh Chairman, ACCE(I), Mysore.
Mysore :
The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers -India (ACCE-I), Mysore Centre in association with The RAMCO Cements Ltd., celebrated the Engineers Day on Sept. 23 at Hotel Sandesh The Prince in city.
On the occasion, two Eminent Engineers M.L. Krishnaswami, Chartered Engineer and Structural Consultant, Mysore and C.N. Babu, Retired Chief Engineer, Irrigation, Government of Karnataka, were felicitated in recognition of their contribution in the field of Civil Engineering.
The chief guest Dr. C.S. Viswanatha, Chairman, Civil Aid Technoclinic Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, in his address shared some rare facts and achievements of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and inspired the gathering to follow his qualities like leadership, selflessness, dedication, time consciousness, challenging attitude, etc.
The guest of honour K. Jayakumar, Assistant Vice President – Marketing, The Ramco Cements Ltd., expressed the company’s intention to support such technical events to disseminate information among professionals and public at large.
Anil K. Pillai, Assistant General Manager – Technical Services, The Ramco Cements Ltd., gave a technical presentation about the various products and services offered by their company.
The National President of ACCE(I) P. Surya Prakash who presided expressed his happiness about such celebrations which will motivate the younger generation to emulate the work carried by Sir MV and the eminent engineers who were honoured. He also stressed the importance and the necessity of Engineers Bill for the benefit of Civil Engineering community which is currently being placed for approval before the concerned Union Ministry, Government of India.
The programme was attended by about 120 members which comprised leading Civil Engineering consultants, heads and faculty of various engineering colleges, members of other organisations like Builders Association of India and dealers in construction materials.
The Chairman of ACCE(I), Mysore centre, Dr. G.S. Suresh, welcomed. Hon. Secretary of ACCE(I), Mysore centre, Dr. S. Raviraj, proposed a vote of thanks.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / September 26th, 2013
Serving of nostalgia: The Fish Canteen in Cubbon Park, run by the Karnataka Fisheries’ Development Corporation, was once the only place in Bangalore where one was guaranteed fresh fish./ Photo: Karan Ananth / The Hindu
Cubbon Park has always meant different things to different people. To some, it is a colonial relic, to others a botanical treasure trove. A lovers’ glade to some and joggers’ park to others.
Through the late 1980s and 1990s, Cubbon Park was also the go-to place for fish lovers of the city, thanks to the Fish Canteen run by the Karnataka Fisheries’ Development Corporation.
Those were the days when the Fish Canteen was the only place in Bangalore where one was guaranteed fresh fish, raw or cooked. Mackerel and seer fish kebabs served with slices of salted bread and onion rings was a combination that was as popular as the fish thali.
The boom years of the late 1990s saw many restaurants sprout in the city, including those that served sea food. This period also saw a decline in the standards at the Fish Canteen.
Things continued to slide for over a decade with patrons at the canteen slowing down to a trickle. In 2010, the government finally gave the place a facelift, spending over Rs. 1 crore on turning it into a swanky restaurant from a basic canteen.
The menu though remained the same — fish kebabs (minus the bread) and thalis made up of ragi balls, rice, rasam, buttermilk and of course, fish curry.
Although the menu remained the same, there was a huge improvement in the quality for the first two years.
Standards have fallen again in the last year. The fish is often stale and rarely marinated. As a result, it seems like the fish and the curry were cooked separately and dunked together just before serving. The kebabs still have some sting left, though not half as good as what was served even 10 or 15 years ago.
Visit the Fish Canteen for the love of the place and the abundant fresh air, the prices aren’t bad either. But if you are have a desperate craving for fish, look yonder.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bangalore / by Sudipto Monday / April 11th, 2013
He was the first to introduce Bowling to Mysoreans, the first to introduce them to Go-Karting, the first to introduce them to networked Video-Gaming and most importantly, every weekend Mysore danced to his tunes at the popular Hookah Bar. Then K. Panduranga Shenoy shut down Planet-X and disappeared. Many in Mysore were wondering what happened to this bold entrepreneur from the city. It turns out he’s been busy on an Italian Job. Panduranga Shenoy recently opened a Showroom of Italian Motorcycles, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi in Bangalore. SOM met up with the enterprising Shenoy to ask what he has been upto and why he shut down Planet-X.
Panduranga Shenoy is seen with Bollywood actor Sunny Leone at the launch of his motorcycle dealership for Italian bikes Aprilia and Moto Guzzi at Sheraton Hotel in Bangalore recently.
SOM: So, where have you been over the past year, you seem to have disappeared from Mysore?
Shenoy: I did not disappear, I was just dealing with some issues and had trouble running Planet-X, so I finally shut down the place and took some time off. Now I have started this motorcycle dealership.
SOM: Why a motorcycle dealership, why not another Planet-X or a Hookah Bar?
Shenoy: I love motorcycles, always have. So when I got an opportunity to have the franchise for one of the best motorcycles in the world — Italy’s Aprilia and Moto Guzzi — I couldn’t help myself. Also, I am done trying to open themed parks or even clubs or discothèques in Mysore or Bangalore. It is not worth the trouble. It’s ironic that for a nation that loves to dance at the drop of a hat, every effort has been made by law to prevent it.
SOM: Now, many Mysoreans are disappointed that you shut down Planet-X and they want to know why and also if you will ever open it ?
Shenoy: I never wanted to shut down Planet-X, but I was harassed into closing it. I started off with a lot of enthusiasm. I wanted Mysoreans to look forward for a weekend or an evening of fun. But ever since I opened Planet-X, senior officials have harassed me. First, the bureaucracy, then the Police, after I got a Police officer trapped by Lokayukta. After ten years, I had so many enemies that they made sure I was in perennial trouble. Finally, I couldn’t take it any more and I shut the place down.
SOM: Why didn’t you go to the Hotel and Restaurant Owners’ Association and take their help?
Shenoy: Whom are we kidding? Every hotelier, restaurant owner and even a small-time bar owner in city survives on the mercy of officialdom. What could they do?
SOM: Are you saying the officialdom was vengeful?
Shenoy: Yes, I do. But it doesn’t matter anymore. For now, the bureaucracy and the Police many feel victorious that they shut me down. They may feel that they have sent a message to others, “Never take on us”. But in the bigger picture Mysore has lost.
So by forcing me to fail, the bureaucracy and Police have failed the city.
And it is funny they (officials) still vehemently talk about making Mysore a tourist city, when all their actions prove to the contrary.
SOM: Will you open Planet-X again?
Shenoy: No. I won’t try any business in Mysore.
In Mysore, any new business which is slightly big becomes a target. I ended up being a big fish in a small city and I got harpooned, whereas here in Bangalore, I am a small fish, so I go unnoticed.
SOM: So you are a Bangalorean now?
Shenoy: Never. I love Mysore. It is my city. That is why I invested so much in Mysore. I will always be a Mysorean. I just refuse to start any business there, that’s all.
Shenoy: I would love to entertain Mysoreans, but now they will have to come to Bangalore. See, today I have invited all my friends from Mysore and I’ll make sure they have a good time.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / September 26th, 2013
