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Daijiworld Media Network—Udupi (PS)

Udupi, Jul 22:

Various dishes of Tulunadu like ‘Pelatha gatti’, ‘Are padde’, ‘Thimare chutni’, ‘Aati kashaya, ‘Sarnadde’, ‘Raccha chutni’, ‘Pathrode’, ‘Gendadde’, ‘Ragimanni’, folk games, and cultural activities came alive on Thursday July 20 in Ucchila Shree Mahalaxmi Temple premises to observe ‘Aatidonji Dina’.

As many as 1,500 women of Yermal Thenka, Bada, Uchila, Mulur, Kaup, and Polipu villages under the banner of Kaup Nalkupatna Mogaveera Mahila Okkuta engaged in the commendable job of organizing Aatidonji Dina which was a day with various events.

Inaugurating the programme, G Shankar said that this event was in favour of social empowerment. “These kind of traditional programmes teach many things to the younger generation,” he said. He announced a donation of Rs 25,000 for the programme every year.

Later, prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions. Kaup taluk panchayath member Shambhavi Kulal presided and asserted that the participation of women in social programmes is very important.

Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha president B Keshava Kunder was the chief guest. Bennekudru Shreekula Mahashtree Temple committee president Anand C Kunder was also present.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Karnataka / Daijiworld Media Network- Udupi (PS) / Sunday, July 22nd, 2012

Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi

Udupi, Jul 21:

After the announcements of the formation of new Udupi Diocese, the first delegation to invite newly appointed Bishop of Udupi Diocese visited Shimoga Diocese Bishop’s House on Wednesday, July, 18.

The delegation headed by Convener of the Commission Fr Stany B Lobo dean of Kallianpur deanery along with Karkala, Udupi, Kundapur, and Shirva deanery delegates.

Fr Stany B Lobo dean of Kallianpur deanery, Fr John Barboza dean of Karkala deanery, Fr Anil D’Souza dean of Kundapur deanery, Fr Stany Tauro dean of Shirva deanery and Fr Joshewi Fernandes on behalf of Fr Fredrick Mascarenhas dean of Udupi deanery, met Fr Dr Gerald Isac Lobo at Bishop’s House, Shimoga

There are several formalities that need to be completed before the inauguration of the new Diocese which is supposed to be held on 21st September, 2012 at Milagres Kallianpur. During the inauguration the representative of the Pope, Salvatore Pennacchio (Apostolic Nuncio in India) along with all Bishops of Karnataka and other Bishops are expected to attend the same.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Karnataka / Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi / Saturday, July 21st, 2012

Artiste Subhas Narendra took charge as the new director of Dharwad Rangayana at a function held here on Friday.

Mr. Narendra said he would strive to develop the Dharwad Rangayana on par with other renowned theatre institutions. It has been less than an year since the Dharwad Rangayana was granted the autonomous status and along way had to be tread to develop this institution as a premier organisation in north Karnataka. He said the Government had appointed him taking into account his services to the Kannada theatre. He thanked the Chief Minister and the Minister for Kannada and Culture for selecting him for the post.

Mayor Pandurang Patil said Mr. Narendra had to fill the vacuum created by the death of Yenagi Nataraj who served as the first director of Dharwad Rangayana.

Karnatak Vidyavardhaka Sangha general secretary Shankar Halagatti, and Karnataka Balavikas Academy chairman Mahesh Tenginkai spoke.

source: http://www.TheHindu.com / Home> National> Karnataka / by Staff Correspondent / Dharwad, July 21st, 2012

Usage of Kannada as administrative language in State attributed to late Devaraj Urs

Caption: Founder-Director of CIIL Dr. D.P. Pattanayak (second from left) felicitated Sukurthang Saimar, the oldest speaker of one of the most endangered languages of India ‘Saimar,’ during the Foundation Day celebrations at CIIL here this morning. Others present were Dr. G. Devi Prasada Sastry, Reader-cum-Research Officer and Head, Centre for Tribal and Endangered Languages; former Directors of CIIL Dr. Rajesh Sachdev and Dr. O.N. Koul, Prof. Agrahara Krishnamurthy, Secretary, Central Sahitya Academy and CIIL Director Dr. S.N. Burman. [Pic. by Pragathi Gopalakrishna]

Mysore, July 17

The 44th Foundation Day of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), organised by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and CIIL, began at CIIL premises in Manasagangotri here this morning.

Prof. Agrahara Krishnamurthy, Secretary, Central Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, inaugurated the three-day celebrations on ‘Cultural traditions in India’.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Krishnamurthy recalled how Kannada was made as the administrative language in the State and said that the then Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs had problems in implementing Kannada as the administrative language as most of the officers holding high posts did not know Kannada.

He said that Devaraj Urs unexpectedly came to CIIL when Dr. Pattanayak, Founder-Director of CIIL, was present and expressed his problems to which Dr. Pattanayak suggested a solution and the same was effectively implemented.

He also recalled the efforts of late Alanahalli Krishna and Devanur Mahadev in promoting Kannada and added that the officers and staff of CIIL were like soldiers as they were protecting the linguistic languages in India.

Sukurthang Saimar, the oldest speaker of one of the most endangered language of India ‘Saimar,’ which had 25 speakers in 2009 and now has only four, was felicitated by Dr. Pattanayak.

At present, CIIL has three projects, that is, Dimensions of Language Endangerment which is already in motion; Bharath Basha Vikas Yojana and Sch-eme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages, which is initiated in the 12th Five Year Plan.

Former Directors of CIIL Dr. Rajesh Sachdev, Dr. O.N. Koul, Prof. N. Ramaswamy and Dr. Annamalai were also felicitated.

Dr. R. Subbakrishna, Dy. Director, CIIL, welcomed. Dr. S.N. Burman, Director, CIIL, presided.

Dr. G. Devi Prasada Sastry, Reader-cum-Research Officer and Head, Centre for Tribal and Endangered Languages and others were present. The celebrations, which will conclude on July 19, will also feature cultural programmes.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / July 17th, 2012

Bangalore:

In memory of mridangam player Palaghat TS Mani Iyer,  Gayana Samaja Bangalore has organized Thalavadyotsav 2012.

Since Sunday July 15, the stage has been abuzz with eclectic Carnatic performances by musicians par excellence including the Rudrapatnam brothers, TS Sathyavathy and TV Shankaranarayan. There were also interesting talks by e by musicians par excellence including the Rudrapatnam brothers, TS Sathyavathy and TV Shankaranarayan.

There were also interesting talks by experts like TK Murthy, who took connoisseurs through the reminiscences of Mani Iyer’s life. On July 17, percussionist BR Srinivas drew a parallel between musicians Palaghat Mani Iyer and Palaghat Raghu.

Coming up over the next few days are performances by Jayanthi Kumaresh, a jugalbandhi between Praveen Godkhindi and MK Pranesh and a duet by Mysore M Nagaraj and Mysore M Manjunath.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> City> Bangalore / by Nirmala Govindarajan / TNN / July 17th, 2012

Caption: Jaswanth being greeted by well-known playback singers Sangeetha Katti and Dr. S.P. Balasubramaniam at ETV’s Ede Tumbi Haaduvenu singing contest.

Mysore, July 6

It is said that true talent cannot be hidden for long and comes forth at a very young age. This has been proved to be especially true in the case of D.K. Jaswanth, an 8th std. student of Marimallappa School in the city.

Son of K.V. Dattatreya and Jaya, residents of Siddhartha Layout in city, Jaswanth began to sing at an incredibly young age of four and went on to win the State-level Bhavageethe contest at age five.

The versatile youngster is learning senior grade Karnatak classical music under Vidu. Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar apart from Sugama Sangeetha under Divya and also keyboard.

His musical saga began with the Chinnara Loka (2005) programme in Udaya TV and Saregamapa Little Champs (2007-08). He bagged runner-up place in ETV’s Ede Tumbi Haaduvenu contest (2009-10). He has also sung many songs for Mysore Akashavani in 2009-10.

Jaswanth went on to win many laurels with first place in Kuhu Kuhu Kogile singing contest organised by Amoghavahini and Sad-hana Music, apart from being bestowed the title Mysore Kogile. Other titles too have followed him including Mandya Kogile.

His first places are not restricted to TV channels alone; he won the singing contest held at Amba Bhavani Temple in NR Mohalla in city, bagging the title Bhavani Ganasiri. He also won the Bhavageethe contest in the State-level Prathibha Karanji competition and the singing contest held under the aegis of Kannada & Culture Department.

At present, Jaswanth has been selected to sing in well-known playback singer Rajesh Krishnan’s music album. He has also lent voice to Muddu Madesha cassette with renowned singer B.R. Chaya and a solo CD Geethegala Gayana. Hope this young singer’s musical saga continues to reach greater heights.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / July 06th, 2012