Director of ‘Organic Planet’ Pavan Kumar Shetty is seen explaining about the Unit to Minister Sreenivasa Prasad as K. Shiva Shanmugam (extreme left), former President of FKCCI and others look on.
Mysuru :
Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad this morning inaugurated ‘Organic Planet,’ a cheese processing and manufacturing unit at Hebbal here.
H.B. Vaidya, Regional Manager, Regional Business Office, SBI, Mysuru, was the guest of honour. K. Shiva Shanmugam, former President of FKCCI was the chief guest. Sudhakar S. Shetty, Chairman, District Co-ordination Committee, FKCCI, presided.
Speaking after inaugurating the unit by cutting the ribbon, the Minister said that small scale industries like ‘Organic Planet’ would bring a new dimension to the industries here in Mysuru.
He lauded Sudhakar Shetty’s efforts to bring the technology, advanced machinery and food-processing techniques used in Israel and Denmark to Mysuru and added that the industry would make Mysuru proud by exporting quality products to international market.
Addressing the gathering, H.B.Vaidya said that banks like SBI would always encourage young entrepreneurs to venture into new fields.
Additional Regional Commissioner Dr. M.R. Ravi, Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President A.S.Sathish, MCCI Vice-President N.H.Jayanth, CII Chairman R.C. Jagadesh and President of Mysore Industries Association P.Vishwanath were special invitees. Director of ‘Organic Planet’ Pavan Kumar Shetty was present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday – January 30th, 2015
Passing out parade of Karnataka Industrial Security Force Women Trainees
District In-charge Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad is seen presenting all-rounder trophy to S. Shilpa of Mysuru at the passing out parade held in city this morning.
Mysuru :
The passing out parade of the first batch of women trainees of Karnataka Industrial Security Force (KISF) was held this morning at the DAR grounds in Jyothinagar here.
Totally, 163 women trainees of KISF have emerged out of District Police Training School spread among six teams after undergoing nine-month training which covered indoor and outdoor activities.
The indoor category included Indian Penal Codes, industrial and general security, labour laws, knowledge of psychology and computer and behavioural skills. The outdoor activity included physical fitness, arm handling, mob control, anti-sabotage check, dog and bomb squad, karate, yoga and drills.
Interestingly, though the eligible qualification prescribed for the post was just SSLC, only 2 out of 163 trainees were matriculates, 68 were graduates and 16 were post-graduates and the rest being PUC, D.Ed and others. The trainees took out an attractive march past with District In-charge Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad taking the salute.
Speaking on the occasion, Sreenivasa Prasad said that the KISF personnel were groomed on the lines of CISF to tackle army emergencies. He advised the women trainees to work honestly and diligently without buckling to any pressure.
He expressed happiness that the trainees were used for security purposes during Dasara. He recalled that a Woman Wing Commander had for the first time led the guard of honour for US President Barack Obama recently at Rastrapathi Bhavan in Delhi which was commendable.
The prize winners in the competitions are as follows:
Indoor competition: 1. Chaitra Gopal Nayaka from Karwar; 2. Kusuma from Shimoga.
Out-door competition: 1. S. Shilpa from Mysuru; 2. Shruthi Bai from Hassan.
Rifle shooting: 1. S. Shilpa (Mysuru) and Vani from Mandya; 2. Nagarathna from Kalburgi.
All rounder trophy was bagged by S. Shilpa.
The parents and relatives of the trainees too had come to witness the parade.
SP Abhinav Khare, Police Training School Principal and Additional SP Kala Krishnamurthy, Retired Additional SP Pradeep Kumar and others were present on the occasion. The event was compered by Babu.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday – January 30th, 2015
Veena Hegde (48), founder member of the city’s Samatha Adhyayana Kendra, passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
She leaves behind her husband and two children.
An employee of the Forest Department, Veena Hegde was promoted and transferred to Bengaluru two years ago.
Actively associated with Samatha Adhyayana Kendra, she strived to bring together all organisations fighting for the cause of women.
Samatha Adhyayana Kendra has convened a condolence meeting at the residence of the Kendra President M.N. Sumana at Krishnamurthypuram in city at 5 pm on Feb. 7 (Saturday). For more details, contact 94494-89895.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Thursday, February 05th, 2015
The contributions of Rev. John Hands, a lesser-known missionary who spent more than three decades in Ballari towards popularising Kannada and establishing Kannada medium schools, much earlier to Rev. Fernand Kittel, is being recalled by celebrating bicentennial celebrations of his arrival here way back in 1810.
John Hands has many firsts to his credit. He was the first Protestant missionary to be sent by the London Missionary Society to come over here on May 5, 1810, with a view of establishing a Canarese (Kannada) Mission. He commenced the study of the ‘Canarese’ language. On realising that it was difficult for him to study without a dictionary or grammar book, he laid emphasis on preparing a lexicon from English to Kannada and vice-versa, as well as studying Kannada grammar.
In 1811, he established a Kannada-medium residential school in Fort area of the city, and an English-medium school for the children of the British. He was also instrumental in setting up a school for girls in Fort area.
Rev. Hands was also the first to translate the Bible in Kannada.
In recognition of his pro-academic activities, the East India Company allotted ‘Neelamma Garden’ to him in Brucepet, which came to be known as mission garden, where Rev. Hands established a Kannada school, a church, a Kannada printing press (the first to be established).
In 1844, the first Kannada news paper ‘Samachar’ was printed at the Ballari Mission Press. Several Kannada books, including Bible, were also published from here.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Ballari – February 04th, 2015
This interior designer’s expansive home includes a cosy and homely family den where they like to spend most of their time. By Shivani Kagti
Gudi Lamba (69) Interior designer and owner, Design — In Total
The horse painting above the writing desk was made by Lamba after they moved into the house. Their home is filled with oil paintings made by the interior designer. “I picked it up from my mother who was a skilled artist and could also embroider beautifully,” says Lamba, who has been painting since the age of eight.
A walnut writing desk from Srinagar graces Lamba’s corner of the den. “We bought it about 35 years ago when my husband was posted in Ludhiana,” she adds. With chinar leaf carvings on the wood, the handcrafted desk is typical of Kashmiri handcrafts. The leather armchair and footstool, a place for her husband to sit and read, is from Amar Collections on Old Airport Road. In the centre of the family den is a 10×10 sq ft cutout or central void that connects the upstairs space with the living room downstairs. Above this void, is a skylight. “We wanted a central skylight so that there would be ample natural light through the day,” Lamba says. “Also, sitting up here, we can easily see what’s happening downstairs or call the help if required.”
The aircraft propeller is a souvenir from Ajit Lamba’s flying days. The IAF officer was teaching an aspiring pilot to fly when their aircraft lost the propeller and they had to force land in HSR Layout. The propeller landed in a marble yard there and he decided to keep it as a souvenir. Later, Lamba installed a clock in it.
A wall of mementoes and photos showcasing the air marshal’s years in service. There are also pictures of their son who is a commercial pilot. The den overlooks a verandah lined with colourful geraniums, perhaps the most beautiful feature here. The original plan didn’t have the outside space; a fact Lamba’s husband bemoaned. When he took off for a 15-day trip to Paris, she had the walls broken down to incorporate the verandah space and made French windows to enjoy the outdoors. Needless, to say he was happily surprised on his return,Lamba recalls.
When Gudi Lamba and her husband Air Vice Marshal (retd) Ajit Lamba built their sprawling bungalow in Horamavu 14 years ago, it was literally in the boondocks; theirs was the only house for miles. Now, of course, their scenic getaway home is in the midst of several upcoming high-rise projects. Nonetheless, the house is still charming. When the gates open, a beautiful rock garden carved out of a huge boulder, which was part of the original property, comes into view. Indoors as well as outdoors, one gets a sense of the wide expanse given that the two-storied house is spread over half an acre.
Lamba’s sensibility inclines towards semi-classical design — evident in her selection of furniture, mainly understated antique-style pieces, interspersed with plenty of blue pottery and bells of many sizes and materials. On the first floor is the family den where the Lambas spend most of their time. More homely than sophisticated, this central space was planned by the Lambas keeping their varied interests in mind. So, one half of the 30×30 sq ft space is taken up by a mini golf putting set, model airplanes and books belonging to the retired air marshal, while the rest includes a writing desk, settee and easel where Lamba practices her art and does her work. “The idea was to fill the space with mementoes and personal items; for instance, there’s a collage made by our children which has all our family photographs. It’s more about preserving memories and having a comfortable homely space than anything else,” Lamba says
source: http://www.bangaloremirror.com / Bangalore Mirror / Home> Columns> You / by Shivani Kagdi , Bangalore Mirror Bureau / Februrary 03rd, 2015
Mysore University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa is seen greeting Hokkaido University President Prof. Keizo Yamaguchi after exchanging the MoU at a press meet held at Crawford Hall here this morning.
Mysuru :
The University of Mysore has tied up with Hokkaido University of Japan for exchange of faculty, students and research fellows, academic materials, publications and to conduct joint research projects to include symposiums, conferences and workshops. This was disclosed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa at a press meet held at Crawford Hall here this morning after signing an MoU with representatives of Japanese University.
Elaborating on the subject, Prof. Rangappa said the agreement was valid for five years which could be extended and the alliance would boost research and academic works.
The VC said that Mysore University, Hokkaido University and a South African University had already taken up a joint research work on early detection of cancer. He further said that the State government with approval of Union Ministry of Human Resource Development was contemplating to establish an Exclusive Research University and Mysore University was vying to get that honour.
Hokkaido University President Prof. Keizo Yamaguchi, Professors Makoto Demura, Shinichiro Nishimura, Kenju Monde and Mysore University Registrar Prof. C. Basavaraj were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Thursday, January 29th, 2015
Sanjay will present a paper with a set of plans to explore the outer solar system and beyond
Sanjay Lakshminarayana
A 20-year-old Bengaluru boy is on his way to Texas to present a paper at the prestigious National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Sanjay Lakshminarayana, a mechanical engineering student, has been selected to present his ideas and attend conventions. These will study important observations made by recent planetary missions and emerging nuclear technologies for space exploration and travel.
The youngster, who has been interested in space since childhood, will present a set of plans to explore the outer solar system and beyond. The ideas will have a significant focus on nuclear systems as enabling technologies.
Sanjay said he would use this opportunity to discuss the knowledge gaps in exploration of extra-terrestrial environments and the most recent discoveries in this area.
The youngster, who also has an interest in car designing, told BM that his background in mechanical engineering provided a base for his interest in space exploration and his consistent research in the area.
Unexpected invite
The meetings on Sanjay’s agenda have been sponsored by NASA and the American Nuclear Society. Speaking on the unexpected invite, Sanjay said, “It was at a meeting in Russia, that a professor from NASA noticed my interest and sent me an invite for this year”.
Commenting on what this opportunity meant for him, he said, “I want to learn a lot about the latest developments and share my ideas with scientists from across the world. I am looking to gain immense knowledge, a sense of direction and meet people who will be able to help me in my research. ”
The meetings are scheduled between February 3 and March 16. These will be held at various locations including the Lunar Planetary Institute in Houston. Sanjay has also been invited to present his paper titled “The Magneto-Confined Fusion Ion Thruster” at the 2015 Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2015) conference to be held in Albuquerque. Sanjay’s schedule
1. 2015 Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2015) conference, March 23rd-26th, Albuquerque
2.Workshop on Early Solar System Impact Bombardment III, February 4th-6th, Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston.
source: http://www.bangaloremirror.com / Bangalore Mirror / Home> Bangalore> Others / by Apurva Venkat, Bangalore Mirror Bureau / February 03rd, 2015
The city was subsumed by a riot of colours. The much-touted Konkani Holi, or Okkuli, as it is popularly called here, drew vast numbers of people to paint the town red, blue, green and more.
The Monday’s devout ‘Kodial Theru’ crowd on Car Street was replaced by colour-splashing youth on Tuesday.
The SVT Mat Friends dished out filmy numbers on a makeshift stage on the left of Sri Venkataramana Temple, and another band of motley crew struck all the right chords, making the crowd sway to their music.
Friends sneaking on friends with their hands full of bright, fluorescent colours, and the latter trying to flee only added to the festive fun. This year, for a change, girls were not reticent when it came to dishing it back to boys for daubing them in colours.
Doting mothers watched their children, when they were running about playing with everyone on the street. Tankers spraying water on the revelers saw Car Street awash with multiple colours. Youth made a dash for sachets of wafers and other snacks which were thrown around from the tankers.
Both young and old merrily participated in the colour-splashing battle. Even the jolly old men in their sixties broke a leg when they dance to the hit number ‘Premanathe Pass Aathe,’ which featured Bollywood’s comedy king Johnny Lever from the Tulu movie Rang.
The countless moments of joy and laughter were visibly evident as the residents took part in the festive fun and frolic.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangaluru / TNN / January 28th, 2015
SHARING DIVERSE EXPERIENCES The core team of the India Theatre Forum.
The first phase of SMART, India’s first theatre management programme, was held at Fireflies, near Bengaluru. The residential course had some of the best theatre groups gather to learn the nuts and bolts of purposeful planning
Passion alone sustains theatre practitioners in India. Despite lack of government funding and inadequate infrastructure, there is plenty of theatre happening all around us, in big cities and small towns, alike. In an endeavour to propel the art form forward, India Theatre Forum, a theatre network run by and for people in theatre, conceptualised and implemented, with support from Mumbai-based Junoon and India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), India’s first theatre management programme.
The initiative, Strategic Management in the Art of Theatre (SMART) is divided into three phases, which takes theatre groups from across the country through a practical roadmap or a strategic plan to make them more sustainable, effective and financially viable. The first phase of SMART was held at Fireflies near Bengaluru, where 17 theatre groups from across the country, participated in a 10-day residential workshop. Sanjna Kapoor and Sameera Iyengar of Junoon, Sudhanva Deshpande of Jana Natya Mancha and Studio Safdar, Delhi and Arundhati Ghosh, executive director, IFA, at a press conference held in the city, spoke of their experiences at Fireflies and of the road ahead for SMART.
Sanjna said the time for capacity building within the theatre community had finally arrived. “It seemed necessary to try and cultivate theatre management,” Sanjna said. Sameera added: “Theatre is an informal sector. In India, theatre survives and thrives despite everything. Theatre practitioners are often the managers. We felt we needed to look at what it means in the Indian context. We put together a fairly detailed survey. We sent it out to our database. We got 72 responses. We were very clear that SMART would be for theatre groups. We wanted theatre groups to send two people who are key decision makers in the group.” Sudhanva said the quality of groups who responded were outstanding. “It wasn’t just new groups that had responded, but older, more well-established groups who have been in the field for 20 to 30 years. Each one of the groups is first rate theatre groups, who do different kinds of theatre.”
Sanjna added, “We got participants not just from the metros, like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, but also from small towns such as Allahabad, Nasik, Pondicherry.”
Professor Milena Dragicevic Sesic, UNESCO chair in Cultural Policy and Management and professor at the University of the Arts, Belgrade, Serbia was the course mentor. She said the conclusion of the first phase signalled the “end of one process and the beginning of another process— a long journey of theatre development.”
The residency at Fireflies, Arundhati said, was magical. “We had something in the evening which we called adda. We had researchers and practitioners from the international community, including Ruth Bereson, an arts manager and teacher, Alessandra Gariboldi, Milena and the Freedom Theatre group that have worked in Palestine, share their diverse experiences.”
Apart from Sanjna, Sameera, Sudhanva and Arundhati, the other facilitators were Sunil Shanbag, theatre director, Arpana, Mumbai, and Swati Apte, director, Junoon.
Every group has been given one mentor, and in the next phase, theywill work with them over their respective mentors over six months.
“Among the mentors are Pravin K.P., Rajiv Krishnan and Menaka Rodriguez. They will be facilitators and will act as a bridge. The groups will come back this year again to discuss a strategic plan for the next three years,” said Arundhati. She added that they will announce SMART’s next year’s programme, in August.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> MetroPlus / by Sravasti Datta / February 01st, 2015
Winners of the spelling bee contest: (from left) Bindu Shree (3rd place), Sandhya (2nd place), Archana N.S. (1st place), Syed Arbaz (4th place), and Vishwanath R. (5th place). / The Hindu
The air is thick with tension as students from 23 schools across the city struggle to get their words right.
“How do you spell Gemini?” a judge asks Preethy of Madivala Government High School. She hesitates and asks for a Kannada translation, then proceeds to answer correctly, amid loud claps and cheers.
It was the sixth year that Sahasra Deepika International for Education (SDIE) was holding a spelling bee competition for Class 9 students of Kannada-medium government high schools across the city.
It is unique in many ways: the students do not come from top private schools and many cannot speak English beyond constructing basic sentences. As many as 92 students were drawn from 23 schools as part of a programme to impart English grammar and vocabulary skills among Kannada-medium students. They performed admirably, tackling words from ‘celebration’ and ‘vague’ to ‘heliocentric’ and ‘echinodermata’. The winning word was ‘chorus’.
“We want to give these children an opportunity to be on stage, and to gain confidence through such competitions,” says Vijayalakshmi Ramakrishnan, founder and treasurer of the SDIE. “Some of these kids have never celebrated a birthday. Some do not get English textbooks until the end of the school year.”
The goal is to try to ensure that these children do not feel left out, she says, pointing out that without a working knowledge of English, the children have little chance of getting jobs in the future.
The winners of the event are: Archana, Krishna Iyer School; Sandhya, Honnagonahatti Government High School; Bindu Shree, Honnagonahatti High School; Syed Arbaz, Fort High School, and Vishwanath Doddagolarahatti Government High School.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Cinthya Anand /Bengaluru – February 01st, 2015
