V.R. Sanoj, Volleyball player from Mysuru, seen receiving the prestigious Ekalavya Award 2013 from Chief Minister Siddharamaiah at the function held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Others seen are Cooperation Minister Mahadeva Prasad, Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) President K. Govindraj and Sports Minister Abhay Chandra Jain.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>Sports News / Saturday , November 08th, 2014
..taking roller skating to new heights
It takes a lot of struggle and fight for any sportsperson to be recognised in his field of interest. While cricketers, tennis players and sportspersons from few other sports get recognised on their achievements, there are a few who still have to struggle to come into the limelight despite having done well at the international level. For many, roller skating is just a recreation, but there are few who have taken up it as a profession. One such person is city’s Srikantha Rao, who has been recognised as one of the best coaches for roller skating in the country. Srikantha Rao has coached Karnataka as well as Indian Roller Skating teams. Star of Mysore caught up with Srikantha Rao for a a brief talk. Excerpts…
SOM: When there were many sports to choose, what made you select Roller Skating?
Srikantha: Roller sports attract children from a very young age. It was the very thrill of going fast that attracted me to put on the skates in the year 1979. Since then I have enjoyed each and every minute spent on the skating rink.
SOM: To be recognised in a sport which is not much popular, one needs to struggle a lot. What were the difficulties faced by you to reach to this level?
Srikantha: Initially, Mysuru city did not have a skating track for regular practice. We had to train on road amidst heavy traffic near Mysore Court Complex and in front of Maharaja College Grounds for a very long time.
SOM: How has this sport evolved in city over the years?
Srikantha: From a very humble beginning, we now have three tracks of international standard one each in Kuvempunagar, Siddarthanagar and Unnathi Nagar in Bannimantap. The roller skating rink in Unnathi Nagar also has a circuit surrounding the rink and a synthetic track, which is one of its kind in India.
SOM: Tell us something about your Roller Skating Academy?
Srikantha: The Academy was started in the year 1989 with an aim to popularise the sport among young Mysoreans. The Academy has so far trained more than 10,000 skaters and has provided required infrastructure to groom youngsters into international level roller skaters. The Academy now boasts of around 600 national champions, two Asian medallists and five Ekalavya awardees.
SOM: What are the advantages of Roller Skating?
Srikantha: It is a sport which can be started at a very tender age of four and the competition starts from the age of six unlike other sports which do not entertain kids below the age of six. Once the kids get into skating they feel thrilled going at a speed of 30-40 kms and it also improves one’s lung capacity and sense of balance.
SOM: What are the important features that one needs to have to be a roller skater?
Srikantha: One has to have good perseverance and patience along with a lot of dedication like it needs in other sports. The most important thing is to be available for training everyday and to enjoy going fast.
I hope, roller skating gets recognition at the earliest as an Olympic sport and more children from Mysuru take up the sport as well. —VNS
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>Sports News / Saturday , November 08th, 2014
City-based Raman Fibre Science (RFS), a technology and innovation company, was bought over by the US-based Hollingsworth & Vose Company (H&V) for an undisclosed amount.
Raman Fibre Science is a technology and innovation-driven company specialising in wet-laid, fibre-based materials for filtration media and battery separator applications. The company was started by Mysore industrialist Aroon Raman after he sold the hugely successful Raman Boards in Mysore to ABB of Switzerland.
Speaking to Som, Aroon Raman said after he sold the previous company, he and a few of the old staff from Raman Boards with strong research and development skills formed RFS to create unique composite materials.
Aroon says, “We wanted to create something unique, so we decided to come up with a new battery separator material.” He also says, “the low interest loans we availed from the Department of Science and Technology, which was about 5%, helped us scale up and within a few years, we had our material and marketed it to battery makers, not only in India but other parts of the world.” Speaking of how H&V noticed them, Aroon says, “H&V is the biggest company in the world making composite materials; they noticed us as our product was unique and they also wanted to enter India and we were a perfect fit with good R&D products”.
Commenting on the acquisition, H&V CEO Val Hollingsworth in a release said, “RFS has developed some very unique and innovative products. Also for us India represents an exciting market and RFS Mysore’s location and team provide H&V a strong, on-the-ground operational base with which we can grow our India presence.”
Aroon Raman, who will continue to be on the Board of Directors said, “We are both privately held companies with world-class technical capabilities” and added, “now RFS has only one production line but soon a second one will come up.”
Aroon also informed that RFS Mysore is headed for a massive expansion and will provide lots of jobs. More importantly he made it clear that RFS is all set to become H&V’s biggest low-cost innovation centre.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>General News / Saturday , November 08th, 2014
Mysuru :
The members of Shorin Kai India who participated in the Okinawa Shorin Kai Kata Championship-2014 held at Futenma Indoor Auditorium, Okinawa, Japan on Nov. 5, have won four gold and two silver medals.
Shihan. Sunil Kumar, Arjun A. Gowda, H.G.Nataraju and H.K.Deepak (Hassan) have won the first place (gold medals)while C.P. Revanth Gowda and Shuchith Gowda secured silver medals.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>Sports News / Friday, November 07th, 2014
Mysuru :
With University of Mysore (UoM) gearing towards its Centenary, it seems that some exciting steps are being taken by the University to enter the international academic community.
As part of these steps, a day-long workshop has been organised by UoM in association with the Alabama University of Huntsville, USA on Nov. 8 at 11 am at Maharaja College Centenary Hall.
According to a press release, circulars have already been sent to the Principals of all the University affiliated colleges to bring in ten of their most meritorious students who are pursuing their final year B.Com., B.B.M., B.B.A and B.Sc.
Speaking to SOM, Director of College Development Council Prof. Lingaraj Gandhi said that the workshop will be inspiring the students of various affiliated colleges to pursue their higher education at Alabama University. He added that the workshop will emphasise on the fact that not just technical students, but also other graduate students can pursue their higher education in the USA.
The idea behind this workshop is to develop relations among other international Universities, said Prof. Lingaraj Gandhi and also added that the University is looking forward to establish new ties in the global level. He also said that nearly 200 meritorious students from 40 to 50 colleges are expected to take part in this workshop.
Prof. Lingaraj told SOM that the workshop will be providing an insight on the admission process, scholarships, research assistantship and other information related to higher education at Alabama University.
He also added that H.S. Ranganath of Computer Science Department in Alabama University and Prof. Susan Steele will be presenting the slides on these subjects while UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa will be presiding over the workshop.
Prof. Lingaraj Gandhi, Prof. G. Hemant Kumar and Harsha Patel of Alabama University will be present on the occasion.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>General News / Friday, November 07th, 2014
Mangaluru :
Mangalore University on Wednesday launched the global document verification system for certificate and mark list making it the first state university in Karnataka to do so. The system will enable the University to bring to students and global alumni of the university various advantages. This includes faster verification, cost effective, transparent and efficient, prevents document frauds, facilitates single platform for multiple verification requests.
In addition, it offers paperless verification of degrees/mark sheets online. It is also a onetime verification option with multiple download options and ensures highly secure data privacy and has been developed by Myeasydocs.com. To verify Mangalore University issued certificates or mark lists, alumnus or any other document user only needs to upload the said documents at www.mangaloreuniversity.directverify.in and make an online payment.
University will verify credentials of uploaded certificate/ mark list with its records. On completion, an email with link of verified document will be sent to requesting party. To ensure high security, system uses internationally approved system data privacy encryption technologies and reliability processes. These include logins, one time password, automatic embedding of verifier credentials and verification result onto the certificate/marks list to leave an audit trail.
www.Mangaloreuniversity.directverify.in has been launched because of numerous fake documents that are reported and have hampered credibility of various institutions thereby rendering the certificates issued to students to lose their value. Mangalore University’s participation in the paperless verification mechanism will curtail the fake document menace and most importantly, ensure credibility of Mangalore University’s certificates and mark lists. System will also facilitate interlinking of various institutions and universities enabling expeditious admissions of student from different institutions. The Greens will also have a reason to cheer for as this e-governance drive will reduce use of paper and exchange of couriers. This internet based system is a one stop solution to government, citizens and university officials and opens up possibilities of location-independent and instantaneous transactions.
The system blocks data theft and use of fraudulent documents that are potential threats to national security, saves stakeholders a lot of time and effort spent in first getting their documents and then having them attested by third parties and helps university officials/authorities from managing huge repositories of papers. The system has been implemented as part of technology transfer from Myeasydocs.com, a company incubated by IIT Madras and supported by their department of management studies and department of computer science and engineering.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangaluru / by Jaideep Shenoy, TNN / November 12th, 2014
Four to get Life-Time Achievement Award; 10 to get ‘Karnataka Kreeda Ratna’
Bengaluru :
Three sports persons from Mysuru — P.U. Navaneetha (Junior India and National-level basketball player from DYES, Mysore and Teresian College, Mysore), V.R. Sanoj (Asian volleyball player and bronze medal winner in 2010 who hails from H.D. Kote Taluk) and N. Lokesh (Cyclist from Mysuru) — have been chosen for the Ekalavya Award for 2013. A total of 15 sports persons will receive the Ekalavya award today at Vidhana Soudha at 5.30 pm.
Mysore-born Vikas Gowda, silver medal winner in the Asian Games in discus throw will also get a cash prize of Rs.15 lakh. This was announced by Sports Minister Abhay Chandra Jain at a press conference here yesterday.
Four senior sportspersons will be honoured with Life-time Achievement Awards while ten athletes have been chosen for Karnataka Kreeda Ratna Award, instituted for the first time to boost rural sports.
Ekalavya Awardees: M. Arshad (Athletics), D. Guruprasad (Badminton), P.U. Navaneetha (Basketball), Shodhan Kumar Rai (body building), D. Yashas (Chess), N. Lokesh (Cycling), Vishal Kumar (football), K.M. Somanna (Hockey), B.R. Nikshep (Tennis), B. Anand Kumar (Para badminton), Akshatha Poojari (Powerlifting), P.N. Prakash (Shooting), Ashwin Menon (Swimming), V.R. Sanoj (Volleyball) and Prema Huchannavar (Wrestling). The award includes a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh and a memento.
Life-time Achievement Awardees Boxing coach G. Manoharan, Mani (Kabaddi), Mohd. Dadapeer (football) and M. Sumitra Kumar (bodybuilding). The award includes a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 lakh and a memento.
In addition to the above mentioned awards, the Minister also announced the Karnataka Kreeda Ratna, an award instituted to honour the achievements of sports personalities in rural sports.
Karnataka Kreeda Ratna Awardees: Santosh Naik (Atya patya), A.R. Shruthi (Ball badminton), Kumar S. Jagadeva, K.H. Vinay Kumar (kho-kho), Y. Maruti (Mallakhamb), M. Ishwarya (Mud wrestling), Mohd. Aquib (Throwball), Palimaru Devendra (Kambala), Gopal Kharvi (swimming with his feet tied) and S.C. Nagendra Swamy (Jala stambhana). The award includes a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh and a memento.
Govt. cash awards for medallists
Medallists from the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games stand to earn unprecedented rewards on the occasion. Gold, silver and bronze medallists will be presented cash awards of Rs. 25, 15 and 8 lakh respectively, the sums hiked after long-standing demands from athletes.
For the paralympic athletes, brought on par with the able-bodied for the first time, this represents a bonanza, with their awards previously being Rs.5, 3, and 1.5 lakh.
Ten medallists from the Asian Games and five from the Asian Para Games are on the list, with the total prize money nearing Rs. 3 crore.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Thursday, November 06th, 2014
Mysuru :
Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has said that the Government was for inclusive growth with equal emphasis on the development of all regions.
He was addressing the gathering at the valedictory of Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Mandya district, organised under the aegis of Mandya Zilla Balaga at Jaganmohan Palace in city yesterday.
Noting that Mysore and Mandya had been witnessing rapid development, Siddharamaiah sang paeans of the erstwhile ruler of Mysore, Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and Dewan Sir M. Visvesvaraya for their untiring efforts in constructing the KRS dam across river Cauvery at Kannambadi in Srirangapatra taluk.
The CM also said that when works on the dam was launched, the then Madras Government had raised objections. However, the duo overcame all the hurdles and built the dam , he pointed out.
The district also has the credit of being home to Shimsha, where Asia’s first Hydel Power Project was successfully taken up by the Wadiyars, the rulers of Mysore province as Mandya was a part of it till it was separated, he said while lauding the contribution of Mandya district for giving great litterateurs and leaders of yester year’s like K.S. Narasimha Swamy, Pu.Thi. Narasimhachar, Narayanashetty (Sujana) and K.V. Shankaragowda, K. Puttaswamy, Kempegowda, B.C. Lingaiah among others.
Some of the renowned leaders of the later days too hailed from the same district, he said and called upon the people of the district to vow for making Mandya a model for the entire country.
Mysore District in-charge Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad, in his address, said Mandya has a special name in the State.
Recalling the role of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar in the construction of the Kannambadi dam, now called as KRS dam, Prasad stressed that the people of the district have the responsibility of successfully carrying the legacy of great leaders and eminent personalities from the district.
When Mandya Zilla Balaga decided to celebrate 75 years of Mandya District, it was keen on hosting the ceremony at Jaganmohan Palace in Mysore, as it was the same venue seven decades ago, the then Praja Pratinidhi Vidhayaka (People’s Representative Council) decided to carve Mandya out of Mysore district. With the formation of Mandya district, the then Mysore province with seven districts, became eight.
MLC Marithibbe Gowda, Srirangpatna MLA Ramesh Babu Bandi Siddegowda, Mysore City Corporation Mayor R. Lingappa, Mysore ZP Vice-President Madappa, Mandya Zilla Balaga President K.T. Veerappa, Secretary Keelara Jayaram and others were present.
History Professor Dr. M.S. Anitha, Udaya TV Hubli Bureau Chief Dr. N. Jagadish, theatrist Prof. H.S. Umesh and Prof. G.T. Veerappa were felicitated on teh occasion. Earlier in the day, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar inaugurated the celebrations.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Thursday, November 06th, 2014
Mysuru :
The much-delayed project to make Mysuru a model solar city is gearing up slowly though not steadily since past 5 years. Street lights and other solar projects are being taken up by the MCC to make the city environment-friendly. Adding to the lineup, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah inaugurated the solar power plant yesterday at the Institution of Engineers (IE) in city.
The Institution, to mark its Golden Jubilee year 2014 – 15, has come up with a 10 KW Solar Power Plant under the Model Solar City Programme of National Solar Mission Programme of National Climate Change action plan.
Speaking to SOM, Dr. T.H. Udayashankara, Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering and also the present Chairman of the Institution, said that there could be no other way to mark the Golden Jubilee year of the institution.
“This is the first ever solar project in city which comes directly under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Subsidy programme. There are 42 solar panels on the roof of the building which provides uninterrupted power supply to 60 batteries of each having a capacity of 300 Ah,” Udayashankara added while explaining about the solar power plant.
M. Lakshmana, the past Chairman of IE, who was also present on the occasion told SOM that they were really proud to be part of this Model Solar City Programme. “It took nearly 12 – 14 months to come up with this solar power project. It will be helping us in reducing nearly 80% of our power consumption,” he added.
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. Engineer Dinesh Kumar said that the whole project was undertaken by MRO-Tek of Bengaluru at a cost of Rs. 19 lakh and Rs.5.70 lakh was subsidised by the MNRE.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Thursday, November 06th, 2014
Gender discrimination can’t suppress the spirit of achievement. The best example is Smitha Lakshmana, the first woman from Karnataka to climb Mount Everest, situated at a height of 29,035 feet (8,848 metres) above sea level. She now aspires to climb all the major peaks in the world.
Climbing Mount Everest in freezing conditions is extremely dangerous and is a dream for many. Twenty-year-old Smitha took up mountaineering a year ago, when the Indian Army Women’s Everest Expedition-2012 invited applications. She was one among 22 people selected to take part in the adventure and successfully reached the summit.
After selection, she underwent special fitness training in Siachen. She now plans to climb 13 peaks of the world which are about 8,000 metres high. “From childhood, I dreamt of doing something adventurous. When I was selected, my joy knew no bounds. Though I fell sick because of bad weather conditions while climbing Mount Everest, I overcame the difficulties,” says Smitha.
“Among a group of 22, 17 of us climbed Everest. We started trekking on May 15 from Kathmandu and reached the top on May 25. It was delayed for seven days due to bad weather. The 20 minutes spent atop Everest is a dream come true. The scenic beauty was marvelous,” she said. Hailing from a middle class family, Smitha is from Bangalore and is a Captain in the Indian Army. Her parents are from Devalapura hobli, Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya district and her younger brother Sagar is an agriculturist.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by K. Rathna, Mysore / October 29th, 2012