Staunch Swadeshi supporter

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Records, All

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Meet Prashant Pandey who collected around 500 HMT watches. Pandey wants to create online HMT museum shortly.
passion varies from person to person.  While some people have passion for foreign-made products, others are fond of swadeshi products. Prashant Pandey belongs to the latter category. Pandey has been collecting watches for the last three years. His passion of collecting HMT watches made his five-year-old daughter follow him.

What made him collect watch?
Prashant Pandey is a strong supporter of Swadeshi products. Pandey considers HMT watches are an excellent example of a made in India product. “As an infant my aunt would put me to sleep by creating the tick tick sound of a mechanical watch by clicking her finger nails close to my ears. My first encounter with an HMT watch was when I saw an HMT watch on my grandfather’s wrist. It was an HMT quartz watch that was given to him by his organization. The other memory was of a visually impaired gentleman, who was reading time by feeling the dial of an HMT brail watch. As I grew up my memories of HMT watches faded until one day when I was travelling back late night from the Bangalore airport to my home and saw the HMT Bhawan on my way. The name HMT brought back my childhood memories and I decided to find out if they were still making watches,’’ narrates Pandey

Family support
According to him, these watches are pocket friendly creating a collection needs time and money and without the support of family it’s difficult to pursue it. “I have a very supportive family specially my wife. She has been very supportive and encouraged me to pursue my hobby. Some of my colleagues saw my watch and now they have an HMT watch on their wrists as well,’’ he said.  He exhibits his watches often to close friends and on the facebook page (facebook/HMTwatchespicturegallery) and group (facebook/HMTwatchcollectors) to help people understand that HMT made beautiful watches so that they do not fade away from the minds of general public.
He wants to request the government of India to pay some attention to the “made in India” along with “make in India” products. “I believe the future lies with our next generation. My five-year-old daughter Shubhangi is already an HMT fan and I also meet lot of kids and teenagers who proudly wear their HMT watches. Most of the members on our group are between 25 and 34 year,’’ he said.

–Jurmoloya Rava

source: http://www.cityplus.jagran.com / City Plus, Jagran / Home / by Jurmolya Rava / 2014-10-09

Irresistible charm of Yezdi bikes

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Historical Links, Pre-Independence, Sports, Travel

MOTORBIKE CLUB

Superbikes and classy Royal Enfields are luring youngsters and young professionals.

But a distinctive motorbike group is trying to popularise the country-made Yezdi and Jawa bikes. No longer being manufactured, these bikes are more like a vintage item. Therefore, in an attempt to bring owners of these bikes together, Gursaurabh Singh started the ‘Yezdi and Jawa Club’ five years ago.

“Initially we were not active on the social networking sites. It was three years back when we started our page on Facebook to get connected to a maximum number of people,” says Singh, who started the group along with his avid-biker cousin Inderjeet Singh.

“At that time we were the only members. Gradually the number increased to five and now there are a 100 Yezdi and Jawa owners who are a part of this group.”The group expanded when Singh used to takehis 1978 model for maintenance at a local mechanic shop in Rajouri Garden.

“Mechanics did their role in giving strength to this group. They mentioned about the club to other people and they approached us. Now, every week atleast two to three people approach us for joining this club.”

As the number is increasing so are the rides and meetings. Considering the fact the bike does not give mileage like any other superbike, the group prefers not to take off on any long distance ride. “We have been to Alwar, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Nainital, besides doing rounds within the City,” says Singh.

Given that the maintenance of the bike is a costly affair, most of the owners are extra careful about its upkeep and health. Says Singh, “If we run the bike for 10,000 kilometres we have to pay just the double of it as maintenance. Also, there are some parts which are not available in the market. For this we have to ask the mechanic to especially make it or procure it. Even some parts which are still available can be availed from only limited shops in the city.”

Thirty-year-old Singh, who is the proud owner of Yezdi, loves the motorbike for its looks. “It has got a unique identity. Even the ‘vroom’ of this bike is distinctive. It forces people to turn around and give it more than a second look. I bought my bike from my neighbour in 2001 and since then I am taking care of it.”

But the young biker reveals a fondness for the 1964 model, which is the oldest model of the bike in the club. “It was imported from Czechoslovakia at that time. It is beautiful,” says Singh.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Metrolife / by Archana Mishra / DHNS – October 08th, 2014

Star this week : Tennis Champ : R. Nagaraj

Sports

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Tennis is a global sport and Mysore has been producing talented tennis players from time to time who have gone on to represent the country in different levels. Mysore Tennis Club, Mysore, has one of the pioneer tennis clubs in the country and top products like P. Srinath, Raghuveer, Neeth Devaiah, Mohit Vijaykumar, who have gone on to reach great heights in the sport. Continuing the tradition, city’s Nagaraj Revannasiddiah, a tennis player-cum-coach from Mysore Tennis Club, Mysore, has gone on to reach great heights, both as a player and coach. Nagaraj, an employee of Income-Tax Department, Mysore, is ranked No. 4 in the country in the men’s 45 plus category.

He recently won Singles title at Raja Muthaiah ITF Senior Grade IV International Ranking Tennis Tournament held at Chidambaram. In the finals, he beat Saad C. Rameez 6-4, 6-0 and clinched the title. He is our ‘Star This week.’

In the semi-finals, he beat Alok Bhatnakar 6-4, 7-6 (3). In the quarter-finals, he beat Pawan Jain 6-0, 6-0 and in the earlier round beat G.F. Balaji 6-1, 6-1.

Nagaraj had earlier in April represented India in the Senior World Tennis Championship. He also had won the singles 45 plus men’s title in the AISTA-AITA Senior Nationals Tennis Tournament conducted by Solaris at Pune.

Nagaraj won the 45 plus men’s Singles title in the T.S. Santhanam Memorial National AITA Veterans Tennis Tournament held at Chennai in February. In the finals, Nagaraj beat C. Rameez Samad (TN) 6-4, 6-4 and clinched the title.

He has won many National level titles in different tournaments and has been a consistent performer in the National and International circuit. He is the Central Revenue Champion in men’s 45 plus section.

He has produced many a talented players as a coach who have gone on to represent the country that include Poojashree Venkatesh, Abhayprakash, Likitha Devaraj and C. Vasisht.

Nagaraj, 51, is married to Vimala and has a son and a daughter. He is a good example of a sports person to achieve laurels with age as no barrier.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>Sports News / Friday, October 05th, 2014

Dasara All India invitation Women’s Volleyball : Central Railway (Mumbai) wins

Sports
The volleyball team of Central Railway (Mumbai), which won the title in the Dasara All India Invitation Women’s Volleyball Tourney, is seen receiving the trophy and cash prize (Rs. 2 lakh) from DC C. Shikha. Also seen are L. Manjunath, President, Dasara Sports Sub-Committee and other Sub-Committee members in the prize distribution function held at the Hardwicke HS Grounds here on Thursday evening.
The volleyball team of Central Railway (Mumbai), which won the title in the Dasara All India Invitation Women’s Volleyball Tourney, is seen receiving the trophy and cash prize (Rs. 2 lakh) from DC C. Shikha. Also seen are L. Manjunath, President, Dasara Sports Sub-Committee and other Sub-Committee members in the prize distribution function held at the Hardwicke HS Grounds here on Thursday evening.

Mysore :

Defending champion, Central Railway (Mumbai), helped by some inspiring play by India player Priyanka Bora, K. Babitha, K.S. Smisha and Hema Kelkar, beat a fighting Krishna Menon Women’s College, Kannur, in the final and clinched the title in the Dasara All India Invitation Women’s Volleyball Tournament that concluded at Hardwicke High School Grounds on Thursday evening.

In a keenly contested three-setter, the experienced Central Railway (Mumbai) outfit beat the young Krishna Memon Women’s College, Kannur, 25-20, 25-18, 25-19 in the final. Shibina Soby, Shilpa Scaria and K.P. Athira played well for the loser. The winner took home a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh and a trophy while the runners-up secured 1.50 lakh and a trophy.

Assumption College, Kerala beat South Central Railway, Secunderabad 25-22, 25-22, 25-23 and secured third place in a match which lasted for 1 hour and 16 minutes. Anju Thomas, E.P. Sanisha and Tismy John played well for the winner. The third place winner took home a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh and a trophy and SCR, Secunderabad, who finished fourth received a cash prize of Rs.75,000 and a trophy.

There was a display of fireworks after the final matches and then the prizes were distributed to both the hockey and volleyball winners. The cash prizes and the trophy were given to the winners by Deputy Commissioner C. Shika.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>Sports News / Friday, October 05th, 2014

Dasara All India invitation Women’s Hockey : Guru Granth Sahib Hockey Academy Triumphs

Records, All, Sports

 

The team members of Guru Granth Sahib World University Hockey Academy, Punjab, who won the title in the Dasara All India Invitation Women’s Hockey Tourney, are seen with the trophy. Picture right shows the hockey team of Central Railway, Mumbai, which finished runners-up in tournament.
The team members of Guru Granth Sahib World University Hockey Academy, Punjab, who won the title in the Dasara All India Invitation Women’s Hockey Tourney, are seen with the trophy. Picture right shows the hockey team of Central Railway, Mumbai, which finished runners-up in tournament.

Mysore :

A brace by centre-forward Navapreeth Sr (33rd & 59th minutes) helped Guru Granth Sahib World University Hockey Academy, Punjab, to register a facile 5-0 win over Central Railway (Mumbai) in the finals and clinch the title in the Dasara All India Invitation All India Hockey Tournament-2014 that concluded at Chamundi Vihar Astro-Turf Grounds here on Thursday.

Navapreeth Jr (7th min), Reet (46th) and Narinder (46th min) were the other goal scorers for the winner. The Guru Granth Hockey Academy secured 3 penalty corners and could not convert any of them. Central Railway, Mumbai, secured 4 penalty corners, but all of them went waste and were not converted to goals. The winning team took home a cash prize of Rs.2 lakh and a trophy, while the runners-up secured Rs.1.5 lakh and a trophy.

MP Hockey Academy, Gwalior, took third place with a 5-0 win over State Sports Hostel, Bhubaneshwar. A brace by left-in Priyanka Wankade (39th & 60th min) and a goal each by Diksha Tiwari (35th min), K Reena (44th min) and Anuja (46th min), enabled them to register a big win. The third place winners secured a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh and a trophy while State Sports Hostel, Bhubaneshwar who finished fourth secured a cash prize of Rs.75,000 and a trophy.

Earlier in the semi-finals, Central Railway, Mumbai beat M P Hockey Academy, Gwalior 2-1. Kavitha (12th min) and Rashmi (51st min) were the scorers for the winner. The lone gal for the loser was scored by Anuja in the 56th minute through a penalty corner conversion. In the other semi-final, Guru Granth Sahib Hockey Academy beat State Sports Hostel, Bhubaneshwar 1-0. The winning goal was scored by forward Reeth in the 15th minute of the game. State sports Hostel, Bhubaneshwar, played well and had many chances of scoring but could not convert them into goals.

Final Results: Guru Granth Sahib World University Hockey Academy, Punjab – 5 [Navapreeth Sr (2), Navapreeth Jr (1), Reet (1) & Narinder (1)] bt Central Railway, Mumbai – 0.

Third & Fourth Place: MP Hockey Academy, Gwalior – 5 [Priyanka Wankade (2), Diksha Tiwari (1), K Reena (1) & Anuja (1)] bt State Sports Hostel, Bhubaneshwar – 0.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>Sports News / Friday, October 05th, 2014

Heart Protective Fruit : Mathulunga for Chandikya Yaga

Science & Technology

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by Dr. Sathyanarayana Bhat

Principal, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore

During Dasara occasion, to please the Goddess Shakthi, a concluding ritual takes place in many sanctum sanctorum. As part of this ritual, at the end a fruit is sacrificed in the fire. It is Madala fruit, also called Citron in many parts across the globe. Ganapathy Naranga is the Malayalam name to this fruit, which is used in the Ganapathy Havana. Citron was called as Mathulunga in Sanskrit and Charaka Samhitha, oldest medical literature of the world, included it as Cardio protective fruit among the prime 10 drugs. It is note- worthy that the cultivation practices of citron were common in our country. We have such ample evidences.

The great philosopher and thinker of India, Basavanna, who hailed from black cotton soil of our State has citron connections in his family. Madalaambike is his mother’s name which refers to this fruit. Incidentally, my maternal great grand-parents hail from a tiny hamlet near Puttur, DK district. It is called Maapala, which relates to the Tulu name of Citron. Unfortunately, such divine and heart saviour fruit has almost disappeared from our grove as well as minds. Nowhere in the market, we find the fruit.

Theophrastus, Greek Philosopher of third century B.C. says about citron like this. “The fruit is not eaten, but is very fragrant, as is also the leaf of the tree; and the fruit is put among clothes, it keeps them from being moth-eaten. It is also useful when one has drunk deadly poison, for when it is administered in wine; it upsets the stomach and brings up the poison. It is also useful to improve the breath, for if one boils the inner part of the fruit in a dish or squeezes it into the mouth in some other medium, it makes the breath more pleasant.”

“The seed is removed from the fruit and sown in the spring in carefully tilled beds, and it is watered every fourth or fifth day. As soon as the plant is strong it is transplanted, also in the spring, to a soft, well watered site, where the soil is not very fine, for it prefers such places.” This was the cultivation details found in the writings of Theophrastus.”

From ancient through medieval times, the citron was used mainly for medical purposes: to combat seasickness, pulmonary troubles, intestinal ailments, and other disorders. The essential oil of the outermost, pigmented layer of rind was also regarded as an antibiotic. In Ayurvedic system of medicine, the fruit juice is still used for treating conditions like nausea, vomiting, hyper acidity, excessive thirst and morning sickness. Pandith Gopalacharlu is a big name of the proprietor of the past century, who was making the sherbath of Citron. Even today this product is sold over the counter as a popular remedy to cure morning sickness during pregnancy. It is Mathulunga Rasayana. The fruit juice has a high content of Vitamin C and used medicinally as an anthelminthic, appetizer, tonic, in cough, rheumatism, vomiting, flatulence, haemorrhoids, skin diseases and weak eye sight.

There is a rising market for the citron in the US for the use of its soluble fibre found in its thick peel. India can certainly explore such market. Sustainable cultivation and value addition is the need of the hour. Will we keep the citron to posterity?

[Dr. Sathyanarayana Bhat can be contacted on Ph:0821-2444701 or Mob:91-09448081005 or email:sathyanarayana.bhat@gmail.com]

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>Feature Articles / Friday, October 05th, 2014

Grandiose Jumboo Savari

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Historical Links, Pre-Independence, Travel, World Opinion

71 cultural troupes & 45 tableaux take part

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Mysore :

Nearly five lakh people from across the globe yesterday converged on the Royal Route from the Palace to Bannimantap to witness Jumboo Savari, the spectacular event of the 404th edition of grandiose Mysore Dasara which ended on a colourful note.

The regal procession, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah by offering puja to Nandi Dhwaja in front of the Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple adjacent to the North Gate of the Palace at about 1.05 pm in the auspicious Dhanur Lagna, comprised of as many as 71 cultural troupes including 12 troupes from States like Assam, West Bengal, Tibet, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Chattisgarh, along with 45 tableaux passing through the Royal Route with elephant Balarama leading Gajendra, Gopi, Prashant, Harsha, Vikram, Varalakshmi from the front to reach Bannimantap at about 4.45pm.

Cultural troupes: As many as 71 cultural troupes highlighting the cultural features of many districts in the State and other States were part of the attractive Jumboo Savari.

Arjuna’s hat-trick: The majestic howdah elephant Arjuna, who carried the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari from the Palace to Bannimantap during the Jumboo Savari yesterday for the third year successively, achieved a hat-trick.

Three-tier security for Howdah: About 40 personnel, armed with AK-47 assault rifles provided a three-tier security to the 750 kg Golden Howdah, along with personnel from KSRP.

Commandant Ramdas Gowda, speaking to SOM, said that Assistant Commandant Mahadevaiah, Inspector Basavanna who are trained by Commandos of National Security Guards (NSG), supervised the security arrangements around the Howdah which has been insured for Rs. 15 crore.

The caparisoned Arjuna, at his majestic best, flanked by Kumki elephants Mary and Kaveri, carried the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysore, placed inside the 750 kg Golden Howdah to the accompaniment of recital of classical music by Palace artistes, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah inside the Palace premises at 3.16 pm, who showered floral petals to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>General  News  / Friday, October 05th, 2014

Mangalore’s KMC hospital enters Asia Book of records

Amazing Feats, Records, All, Science & Technology, World Opinion

Mangalore :

KMC Hospital Mangalore, part of Manipal Health Enterprises, created history on Sunday by entering the ‘Asia Book of Records’ after completing the Asia’s largest Human Heart Beat Simulation. The sound of being alive resonated like an echo when over 2,000 emulated the sound of heart beat to signify ‘World Heart Day’.

“The team tapped their thighs 72 times per minute, creating the sound of a healthy heartbeat-‘Lub dub’ for five minutes in the simulation process and have created a mark by entering the Asia Book of Records. I would like to congratulate each and every one who was involved in creating this world record” said adjudicator Sunita Dhote, who judged KMC on behalf of Asia Book of Records.

After creating the record, as per the tradition, KMC Hospital conducted the Heart Day Run for the 10th consecutive year in partnership with Event Partner MRPL. Athlete Clifford Joshua was the torch bearer for the event and led the awareness campaign in the form of a rally which started from TMA Pai Convention Centre and reached all the important city junctions, namely-MG Road – PVS Circle – Bunts Hostel Circle before reaching KMC Hospital, Ambedkar Circle for the valedictory function.

Sharmila Mandre, Kannada actor said: It is a great feeling to be part of history and better still when it contributes to the greater cause of the society. I think there can never be a more overwhelming response to put forward an awareness message than this.”

Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Anand Venugopal, Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital said: “There is not a better sound than that of a beating heart. This year, to celebrate a healthy heart we took up this initiative to set a record of the largest Human Heart Beat Simulation. We are proud to take the brand name in the record books that would be etched forever. It is truly a landmark event for us.”

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangalore / by Stanley Pinto, TNN / September 28th, 2014

Manipal cardiologist made Fellow of American college of cardiology

Records, All, Science & Technology, World Opinion

Manipal :

Dr Tom Devasia, Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal has been made Fellow of the elite panel of American College of Cardiology (FACC).

The certification and citation will be officially presented to him at the Annual Convocation of the College on March 16, 2015 in San Diego, California. “Kasturba Hospital is proud to have Dr Devasia on their panel of fulltime consultants in Interventional Cardiology. We congratulate him on his achievement,” said Dr (Col) M Dayananda, Medical Superintendent and COO, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.

Every year, the American College of Cardiology recognizes selected cardiologists from around the world, based on their long term contribution to the field of cardiology, and inducts them as a Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC).

American College of Cardiology is the foremost professional society representing heart specialists in the US and throughout the world. Based on their outstanding credentials, achievements and community contribution to cardiovascular medicine, those who are elected to Fellowship can use Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) as a professional designation. Fellows of the ACC generally are adult cardiologists, paediatric cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers and academicians, or specialists in a cardiovascular-related field.

Candidates are selected to the elite panel as FACC based on letters of sponsorship from other Fellows or faculty who attest professional competence and commitment to excellence that are at par with the best international standards. The ACC supports members on cardiovascular research, training, accreditation, board certification, licensure, medical practice etc; across the entire spectrum of cardiovascular care issues.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangalore / by Stanley Pinto, TNN / October 08th, 2014

College girl launches e-waste venture in Hubli

Business & Economy, Green Initiatives / Environment, Science & Technology
Local administrations in India have neglected e-waste disposal and Vijayalaxmi Patil, a student of Deshpande Center for Social Entrepreneurship in Hubli, launched her own firm, e-vision.
Local administrations in India have neglected e-waste disposal and Vijayalaxmi Patil, a student of Deshpande Center for Social Entrepreneurship in Hubli, launched her own firm, e-vision.

Hubli :

A Master of Social Entrepreneurship (MSE) student has taken the initiative of collecting electronic waste from shops and households to prevent environmental hazards which arises when it’s burnt or unscientifically disposed.

Local administrations in India have neglected e-waste disposal and Vijayalaxmi Patil, a student of Deshpande Center for Social Entrepreneurship in Hubli, launched her own firm, e-vision. Her classmates Prasanna Hegde, Jitin Sunny and Sandesh R have joined her in it.

Vijayalaxmi told TOI she was worried about proper disposal of scrap like TVs, old CDs and wires which had accumulated at home. “I browsed the web and learnt that it’s a serious concern. I was disappointed to know that no administration has done anything in this regard in North Karnataka. Finally, I started e-vision with the support of my friends,” she said.

Prasanna Hegde said when they visited electronic shops, owners encouraged them. “It was difficult to convey some people as they thought we earned a lot from their e-waste,” he said.

Jitin, who knows how to asses the value of old electronic gadgets, said people aware about e-waste have been donating voluntarily.

Sandesh R said they’ve been given authorization by 4R Recycling, a company in Bangalore, to collect e-scraps and send them for recycling. “Jindal Aluminium of Bangalore is our client to provide e-waste,” he said.

Sumangala Lingaraj Angadi, a homemaker who gave about 70kg of e-waste, appreciated the students’ move. “I was clueless about disposal of TV, mixer, etc and I didn’t want to throw it in landfills,” she added.

Vijayalaxmi said her team has collected about 700kg of e-waste in the past 2 months. “We want to have a recycling unit in Hubli by next year. We also want to involve traditional scrap pickers,” she said.

Vijayalaxmi appealed to citizens to join hands in her venture. She can be reached at: and 8867323134.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Hubli / by Sangamesh Menasinakai, TNN / September 28th, 2014