Mysuru :

R.M. Ananya Vasudev of Bhadravathi has been awarded ‘Niranakushamathi Gold Medal’ of Kuvempu University for his outstanding achievement in curricular and extra curricular activities.

Ananya Vasudev, a Post Graduate in Earth Science and Resource Management, is the first recipient of this Gold Medal which was presented during the 27th Convocation of the University today (Dec. 23).

He has bagged first place in Hindusthani Tabla Competition of ‘Sahyadri Utsav’ and ‘Sahyadri Sirigandha Utsav’ respectively for two successive years and represented University in Zonal meets.

As an active student, he has participated in ‘International Earth Science Olympiad -2013’ at Mysore and now serving as Regional Ambassador for International Association for Geo Science Diversity and International Geo Science Education Programme Organisation.

His other interests are Environmental Science, wildlife conservation and Map designing. He passed Junior exams of Hindusthani Vocal and Tabla and distinction in Gandharva Tabla Exams conducted by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune.

He is an approved casual announcer and drama voice of All India Radio. At present he is serving as Guest Lecturer in Government Arts and Science College, Bengaluru.

Ananya Vasudev is the son of G.K. Raveendrakumar, a poet and Assistant Director of Programmes in All India Radio, Bhadravathi and writer Dr. M.R. Mandaravalli, residents of Roopa Nagar, Mysuru.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / December 23rd, 2016