MMC 1964 batch Alumni meet on Dec. 12′

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Mysuru :

Fifty years after graduating from the Mysore Medical College (MMC), the 1964 batch of the institution will be holding its alumni meet ‘Sammilana’ at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, JK Grounds on Dec. 12.

Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, Dr. D.Thimmaiah, Convenor of the Meet, said that the event would be inaugurated by former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University Prof. Dejagow at 10.30 am.

He stated that around 200 students had passed out from the College in 1964. While 30-40 of them had passed away, the rest had settled in various countries across the world. “We have contacted majority of our batch-mates and also trying to contact the rest,” he added.

The event will also feature a Guruvandana programme, during which the organisers will felicitate 10 teachers who had taught them during their days in the College. Dr. K.G. Das, Dr. Jeevendra Kumar, Dr. B. Mariappa, Dr. S. Ramaswamy, Dr. Y. B. Hegde, Dr. C.B. Murthy, Dr. Lakshmibai, Dr. C.D. Srinivas Murthy, Dr. Kannan and Dr. Latif will be felicitated on the occasion.

The organisers will felicitate Prof. Dejagow, who served as the VC of University of Mysore during 1964 when MMC was affiliated to the University. The event will also feature felicitation to 99-year-old Dr. Chandrashekar.

The event will be presided by Dr. B. Krishnamurthy, Dean and Director, MMC &RI. Dr. B.G. Sagar, Medical Superintendent, K.R. Hospital and Dr. Radhamani, Medical Superintendent, Cheluvamba Hospital will be the chief guests.

Alumni at Mahajana

SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, has organised its Alumni Association Annual Meet – 2014 at the College Quadrangle on Dec. 14 from 2 pm onwards, according to a press release from the college Principal.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Thursday , December 11th, 2014

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Guruvandana marks Alumni meet of MMC 1964 batch

The 1964 batch of Mysore Medical College felicitated its teachers and current administrators during its alumni meet held at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium at JK Grounds in city this morning. Seen in the picture are (sitting) K.R. Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. B.G. Sagar, MMC&RI Dean and Director B. Krishnamurthy, Dr. C.B. Murthy, University of Mysore former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dejagow, Dr. C.D. Srinivas Murthy, Cheluvamba Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Radhamani and others along with the alumni of MMC, who are seen standing behind the guests.
The 1964 batch of Mysore Medical College felicitated its teachers and current administrators during its alumni meet held at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium at JK Grounds in city this morning. Seen in the picture are (sitting) K.R. Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. B.G. Sagar, MMC&RI Dean and Director B. Krishnamurthy, Dr. C.B. Murthy, University of Mysore former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dejagow, Dr. C.D. Srinivas Murthy, Cheluvamba Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Radhamani and others along with the alumni of MMC, who are seen standing behind the guests.

Mysuru:

Fifty years after graduating from the Mysore Medical College (MMC), the 1964 batch of the institution held its alumni meet ‘Sammilana’ at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium at JK Grounds in city this morning.

Around 40 members of the batch participated in the event inaugurated by former Vice- Chancellor of Mysore University Dr. Dejagow.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dejagow advised the doctors not to discriminate while treating patients. “People consider doctors as god as they can cure many diseases and give a new lease of life to the patients. It is important for a doctor to have a secular frame of mind,” he added.

Dejagow added that he had thought about starting Psychology Unit at the Medical College to help medical students and doctors understand human psychology as many diseases can be cured by talking to the patients.

He further said that his idea of starting an AYUSH Research Centre at the time when he was the Vice-Chancellor could not be implemented for various reasons and added that his recommendation for starting medical colleges at all districts of the State was also not considered by the then Chief Minister.

However, he expressed his happiness over the State Government considering starting medical colleges at all districts.

The organisers of the meet also held a Guruvandana programme during which they felicitated Dr. S. Ramaswamy, Dr. Y. B. Hegde, Dr. C.B. Murthy, Dr. Abdul Latif and Dr. C.D. Srinivas Murthy who taught them while they were medical students at the then Mysore Medical College (MMC). Dr. Dejagow was also felicitated.

The event was presided by Dr. B. Krishnamurthy, Dean and Director, MMC&RI. Dr. B.G. Sagar, Medical Superintendent, KR Hospital and Dr. Radhamani, Medical Superintendent, Cheluvamba Hospital were the chief guests. Convenors of the alumni meet Dr. D. Thimmaiah and Dr. P.H. Raghavendra Shetty were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Friday , December 12th, 2014

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Hundreds of  MMC Alumni attend MAA UTSAV – 2014

Dr. S. Chandrashekar Shetty, former Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, is seen addressing the gathering at MAA Utsav in city this morning.
Dr. S. Chandrashekar Shetty, former Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, is seen addressing the gathering at MAA Utsav in city this morning.

Mysuru :

As part of the two-day Mysore Medical College Alumni Association (MAA) Utsav-2014, the scientific session featuring lectures and discussion on various medical topics commenced this morning at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Hall in JK Grounds here.

The session was inaugurated by Dr. S. Chandrashekar Shetty, former Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Dr. Mohammed Ghouse Shariff, MAA President presided. Dr. M.A. Shekhar, Chairman, Scientific Committee, Dr. H.G. Manjunath, Co-Chairman and members of MAA were present on the occasion.

Senior Physician Dr. C.D. Sreenivasamurthy spoke on MAA oration, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Balakrishnegowda spoke on total knee replacement and Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Anand Subramanyam spoke on recent trends in Cardiac surgeries.

About 800 Alumni of MMC&RI are attending the two-day event.

The evening session will be inaugurated by Dr. T. Satishchandra, Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore.

City Police Commissioner Dr. M.A. Saleem and former MLC D. Madegowda will be the chief guests.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Saturday , December 13th, 2014

Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa to be National Professor

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Novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
Novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa

New Delhi/Mysuru :

Mysuru-based Kannada novelist and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa is likely to be appointed as a National Research Professor.

This was disclosed in the Lok Sabha yesterday by Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani when the House was discussing issues related to literature in translation and the initiatives taken by the government in this regard.

Replying to a question by Poonam Mahajan, a Lok Sabha Member from Mumbai (North-East), who wanted to know the initiatives taken by the government to promote literature in translation, Smriti Irani said, “We have made a proposal to appoint S.L.Bhyrappa to the post of the National Professor. His literary works have been translated to many languages and appreciated across the country.”

When Star of Mysore contacted Dr. Bhyrappa over phone this morning, he said that he was happy that his name had been proposed for the post of National Research Professor and added that he would comment only after he receives the official letter from the Centre.

The Centre, in 1949, had instituted the National Research Professorship to honour distinguished academics and scholars in recognition of their contribution to knowledge.

Persons of eminence, who have attained the age of 65 years and have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields and are still capable of productive research, are considered for appointment as National Research Professors.

In 2009, the Centre had fixed the honorarium for National Professors at Rs. 75,000 per month. Such persons can also avail of a contingency grant of Rs. one lakh every year. The appointment is made initially for a period of five years which is extendable by another five years

Dr. Bhyrappa’s works translated into other languages are as follows:

Dharmashree: Sanskrit and Marathi

Vamshavruksha: Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Urdu and English

Nayi-Neralu: Gujarati and Hindi.

Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane: Hindi.

Gruhabhanga: All 14 scheduled languages of India and English.

Nirakarana: Hindi.

Daatu: All 14 scheduled languages of India and English.

Anveshana: Marathi and Hindi.

Parva: Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and English.

Nele: Hindi.

Sakshi: Hindi and English.

Anchu: Marathi and Hindi.

Tantu: Marathi and Hindi.

Sartha: Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi and English.

Aavarana: Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi, Tamil and English.

Naneke Bareyuttene: Marathi and English.

Satya mattu Soundarya: English.

Bhitti: Marathi and Hindi.

Mandra: Marathi and Hindi.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Thursday , December 11th, 2014

Kota Doria saris fascinate young women in Chennai

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Chennai :

Once, these saris used to be woven by master craftsmen in Mysore. In the 17th century, Maharao Kishore Singh, a Mughal general campaigning for emperor Aurangzeb, took back with him some of these master weavers to reproduce these handcrafted, light and colourful saris in his town of Kota in Rajasthan. Over time, these saris came to be known as Kota Doria saris and the town itself became famous for this craftsmanship.

Centuries later, the Chennai youngster, so used to the heavier silk saris of the south, is taking a liking to these light saris. Catering to this demand, Noor Mohammed, 32, whose family has more than a hundred years of history in weaving Doria sarees, is bringing his wares to the city for the fourth time.

Noor Mohammed, who hails from Kaithoon village in Kota, says, where the weavers from Mysore came to between 1684 and 1695.

“This is the sole occupation of our village and we have more than 3,000 loom pits.”

Kaithoon is the biggest producer of Kota Doria in Kota. Mohammed primarily exhibits in Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai.

“A few years ago, our villagers were mazdooris (labourers) for businessmen who sold our sarees. Then, every family had an income of only Rs 4,500 a month. So we approached chief minister Vasundhara Raje and the government suggested that we weave and sell our own sarees. That’s when we formed our own weaving society, which has more than a hundred women. Now, the entire family weaves together.”

Mohammed says the family incomes have doubled now.

Kota Doria (Doria means thread) is made of cotton and silk threads in different combinations in warp and weft (vertical and horizontal weaving). The weaving produces square check patterns on the fabric known as ‘khat’. The skilfully made khat becomes transparent which is a unique characteristic of this fabric. An authentic Kota Doria is soft to touch with very little starch. Since the fabric is woven by hand on traditional pit looms, the edges on the side are slightly uneven.

“Contrary to the taste of south Indians, there is a separate crowd- mostly youngsters who go in for Kota because of its lightness,” says city based textile businessman C Balamurugan. “It weighs not more than a dupatta and it is particularly comfortable during summer.”

The exhibition will begin on December 20th at The Palace, T-23A, 7th Avenue, GOCHS Colony, Besant Nagar.

For details call 9840012523.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Chennai / TNN / December 16th, 2014

10-Day Workshop on Classical Kannada Literature begins

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More research needed for language domain to expand: Prof. Hampana

Nadoja Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah is seen inaugurating the 10-day workshop at CIIL in city this morning as retd Professor of Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies Prof. Ramegowda, scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri, Senior Fellow at CIIL Prof. H.M. Maheshwaraiah, Workshop Asst. Director Prof. Neelagiri M. Talwar look
Nadoja Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah is seen inaugurating the 10-day workshop at CIIL in city this morning as retd Professor of Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies Prof. Ramegowda, scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri, Senior Fellow at CIIL Prof. H.M. Maheshwaraiah, Workshop Asst. Director Prof. Neelagiri M. Talwar look

Mysuru :

“Supplemental research apart from creative writing is vital for expansion of a language domain,” opined Nadoja Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah (Hampana).

He was speaking after inaugurating a 10-day workshop “Study on Classical Kannada Literature” organised under the aegis of the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada at the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in city this morning.

Pointing out that scholarly talent will remain in one’s life until the last breath, Prof. Hampana stressed on the need for showing enthusiasm for carrying out literary research.

Maintaining that Kannada literature still has a long path to tread, he called for all efforts to enhance the richness of Kannada language through innovative ways.

Kannada scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri presided. Dr. M. Balakumar of CIIL, Mysuru and others were present.

Nearly 50 research scholars, Kannada teachers and students are taking part in the workshop, which concludes on Dec. 19.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Wednesday , December 10th, 2014

ZCCK marks its 100th organ donation

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Four donations on December 12 and 13 saved the lives of 16 patients

There is a huge potential for cadaveric organ donations in Bangalore and organ donations are slowly catching up in the city. The Zonal Coordination Committee of Karnataka (ZCCK) for Transplantation, the nodal agency to facilitate organ transplantation in the State, has coordinated 100 donations so far since its inception in 2007.

Four of these donations were on December 12 and 13, wherein vital organs from donors helped save the lives of 16 others.

According to ZCCK authorities, ten kidneys, five livers, one heart and three pairs of corneas were harvested and transplanted in 16 patients registered with ZCCK.

Three pairs of corneas were donated to different eye banks in Bangalore. Although ZCCK has been able to facilitate 100 multi-organ donations so far, cadaveric organ donation programme has not picked up at a fast pace because of delay in certifying brain deaths by hospitals.

Kidney transplants

Of the 1,500 persons registered with the ZCCK for organ transplants, 1,300 are waiting for kidney transplants and 209 for liver transplants.

The number could be more as not all patients waiting for organ transplants may have registered with the ZCCK.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Special Correspondent / Bengaluru – December 16th, 2014

A Mother of two, a Musician, a Home-Maker, a Business Woman and now a Corporator…

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Meet Seema Prasad, our city’s youngest Corporator

Newly-elected Corporator Seema Prasad (extreme left) is seen with her father-in-law K. Gururaj Rao, mother-in-law K.G. Saroja, husband K.G. Prasad and children K.P. Akshobya Rao and K. Disha Prasad.
Newly-elected Corporator Seema Prasad (extreme left) is seen with her father-in-law K. Gururaj Rao, mother-in-law K.G. Saroja, husband K.G. Prasad and children K.P. Akshobya Rao and K. Disha Prasad.

by S.N. Venkatnag Sobers

The just concluded by-poll to Ward 15 witnessed a triangular fight between the Congress, the BJP and the JD(S). The Congress wanted to retain the seat after Manjula Manasa quit as Corporator to become the Chairperson of State Women’s Commission, but it failed as the young Seema Prasad of BJP emerged victorious and in doing so also became the youngest Corporator in the city.

Seema, who is just 25-years-old, won by a margin of 788 votes. Seema entered into politics because of her husband K.G. Prasad, who has been with the BJP since many years.

Prasad is the President of BJP Ward 15 and runs a hotel at Vivekanandanagar Circle and a fast food joint close to his hotel. Seema is a home-maker with two kids, five-year-old daughter K. Disha Prasad and two-year-old son K.P. Akshobya Rao. But she seems drawn to politics, as this is her second attempt.

Earlier she was given a BJP ticket to contest the MCC election but could not as she was pregnant at that time. Speaking to Star of Mysore, the proud Seema says “I have always been interested in service and since my husband is in politics I was always in the know of things. Earlier, I wanted to contest but couldn’t. This time I was ready.”

Having a strong RSS background, Seema has completed her BBM from JSS Women’s College in Saraswathipuram and currently is pursuing B.A. from KSOU. A trained classical singer, Seema has also given several concerts in and around Mysuru.

Overwhelmed with the result, Seema credited former Minister S.A. Ramdas, her husband Prasad and her family members for supporting her decision to enter into politics and throughout her campaign. “It is because of our leader Ramdas, my husband, family members and party workers that I have been able to emerge victorious. Though, I had to fight against money power, I was confident of winning the election,” said Seema.

K. Gururaj Rao, her father-in-law, expressed happiness over Seema’s victory and said that he wanted both his son and daughter-in-law to do good for the people and work honestly to win their hearts.

Seema, it seems is multi talented. Apart from her interest in politics, music and being a home maker, she also helps the family business. The family supplies chapathis and parotas to various hotels and industries located in and around Mysuru. Some of their clients are Automotive Axels, Triton Valves, Infosys and numerous hotels.

Seema’s father N.S. Satish, is a retired Asst. Director, National Sample Survey of India and G.N. Pushpa, her mother, is a retired High School Teacher. Pushpa said that it was the first instance that anybody from her family had entered politics. “It is because of my son-in-law and his family members that my daughter has emerged victorious. I would wish both of them good luck in all their endeavours to grow as successful politicians and in personal life,” she added.

Seema Prasad added that she would open her office in the Ward and look into the development works that are to be taken up in Ward 15. She said that the residents complained about bad roads, street lights, not having BPL cards and being denied various benefits extended by the government.

“I plan to the provide facilities such as to pay electricity bills, water bills and others at my office to help the senior citizens,” she added.

With Ward 15 getting a new representative in the form of young Seema Prasad, it remains to be seen whether she would fulfil the expectations of the people who have given her the opportunity to serve them.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles /  Tuesday , December 09th, 2014

‘Kadalishree’ Award conferred

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14th Anniversary of Kadali Mahila Vedike

Sitting from left: Prof. K.R. Premleela Mallanna, retd. Sanskrit Professor, Dr. B. Nirmala, International Awardee and HoD of Hindi, Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysuru and Dr. C.G. Ushadevi, retd. Kannada Professor, who were honoured during the 14th Anniversary of Kadali Mahila Vedike yesterday, are seen with Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Manjula Manasa, Mahadeva Swamiji of Benakanahalli Mutt, Music University VC Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar and others
Sitting from left: Prof. K.R. Premleela Mallanna, retd. Sanskrit Professor, Dr. B. Nirmala, International Awardee and HoD of Hindi, Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysuru and Dr. C.G. Ushadevi, retd. Kannada Professor, who were honoured during the 14th Anniversary of Kadali Mahila Vedike yesterday, are seen with Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Manjula Manasa, Mahadeva Swamiji of Benakanahalli Mutt, Music University VC Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar and others

 Mysuru :

Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat Kadali Mahila Vedike, Mysuru, celebrated its 14th Anniversary yesterday at Rajendra Bhavan in old JSS Hospital premises here.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru. Parameshwarappa, President, Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru, presided.

Dr. B. Nirmala, International Awardee and Head of the Department of Hindi, Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysuru, was conferred with Kadalishree award by Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar on behalf of the Vedike.

Also, Dr. C.G. Ushadevi, retd. Kannada Professor and Prof. K.R. Premleela Mallanna, retd. Sanskrit Professor, were felicitated on the occasion.

Books released: Two books — Shivaniruvudelli? (a poetry collection) and Niraase (Drama) — authored by C. Ankappa were released by litterateur Prof. Maleyuru Guruswamy.

Seminar: Later in the afternoon, a seminar on the topic ‘Women in present situation’ was also organised which was presided over by Dr. R. Indira, a retd. Professor, University of Mysore.

Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Manjula Manasa, Mahadeva Swamiji of Benakanahalli Mutt, Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat Mysuru Unit Presdient Go.Ru. Parameshwarappa, Vedike President M.A. Neelambika and others were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News  /  Tuesday , December 09th, 2014

Vanamali Seva Award and Dr.Mathoor Krishnamurti Award presented

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Senior Sarvodaya worker Surendra Koulagi (left), who was conferred Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurthi award and Historian Prof. S. Settar, who was conferred Shree Vanamali Seva Award at a function organised under the aegis of Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust at Vivekananda Auditorium in city yesterday, are seen with Trustees Meena Kumar, R.S. Nagaraj, Trust President K.S. Sundar Raj, Scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri, Trustees Bhama Nagaraj and T.S. Vishwanath.
Senior Sarvodaya worker Surendra Koulagi (left), who was conferred Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurthi award and Historian Prof. S. Settar, who was conferred Shree Vanamali Seva Award at a function organised under the aegis of Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust at Vivekananda Auditorium in city yesterday, are seen with Trustees Meena Kumar, R.S. Nagaraj, Trust President K.S. Sundar Raj, Scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri, Trustees Bhama Nagaraj and T.S. Vishwanath.

Mysuru :

Former Director of Indian Council of Historical Research Prof. S. Settar was conferred Shree Vanamali Seva Award and senior Sarvodaya worker of Melukote Surendra Koulagi was conferred Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurthi award for the year 2014, at a function organised under the aegis of Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust at Vivekananda Auditorium, Mahajana College premises, Jayalakshmipuram yesterday evening.

Speaking after receiving the award, Surendra Koulagi mourned the sad demise of Sumana Vishwanath, a close associate of Dr. Mathoorji, who led the Vanamali Charitable Trust, by sheer dedication, creativity and hardwork.

Taking exception to the general perception that physical growth was the only yardstick of development, he regretted the failure to built a better society post-independence.

Wondering why there was no panel in place for spreading strong moral values among the society, when there is a Planning Commission for the country’s economic growth, Koulagi expressed concern over rising atrocities and sexual violence against women.

He stressed the need for imparting Sarvodaya ideologies and Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts in order to build a better society, free from social ills and corrupt practices.

Pointing out that there were many personalities who have rendered selfless service to the society, Koulagi recalled that great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan and Vinobha Bhave never aspired for any recognition or honour.

Dr. Boregowda Chikkamaradi of Vijaya First Grade College, Panadavapura, who introduced Surendra Koulagi said that Koulagi was inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Vinobha Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan has dedicated himself to the service of the society for over 7 decades.

Vanamali Seva awardee Prof. S. Settar in his address, regretted that the society had failed to recognise those who serve the country with honesty and dedication.

Pointing out that writers and littérateurs were given more recognition than honest and dedicated social workers, Prof. Settar regretted that the society had failed in recognising and honouring researchers, intellects, scholars and achievers who have given their best for building a better society.

Regretting that Kannada research had maintained a low profile over the past several years, Prof. Settar took a dig at governments for not showing sincerity when it came to fighting in Courts over historical prevalence of Kannada. He also said that he was accepting the award as a mark of respect to Sumana Vishwanath, who was enthusiasm personified.

Research Scholar Dr. H.S. Gopal Rao, who introduced Prof. Settar, said that he is a versatile genius with 27 works in the fields of Archaeology, Anthropology, Art, History, Philosophy and Epigraphy to his credit.

He also said that Prof. Settar should be credited for proving that Kannada script was much older than the Tamil script.

Scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri presided. Trust President K.S. Sundar Raj delivered the keynote address. Trust members Meena,R.S. Nagaraj and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News  /  Tuesday , December 09th, 2014

Counting sheep, literally

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A farmer tending to the ‘Nari-Suvarna’ breed of sheep at Veerapura in Tumakuru district of Karnataka.
A farmer tending to the ‘Nari-Suvarna’ breed of sheep at Veerapura in Tumakuru district of Karnataka.

Sheep farmers in Tumakuru have agri-scientists in Maharashtra to thank for a breed that has, quite literally, doubled their profits.

The new breed, developed by scientists at Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan, called ‘Nari-Suvarna’ has turned out to be a boon for farmers. While the local breed of sheep gives birth to one lamb at a time, the new breed gives birth to two or three.

Cost of the sheep

The State government is trying to promote the Nari-Suvarna breed. It plans to offer subsidy to purchase the sheep, which costs Rs. 8,000 each, in the future. The local breed in Tumakuru —both Hassan and Bellary breeds — cost Rs. 6,000 per sheep.

With the guidance of the Karnataka Sheep and Wool Development Corporation (KSWDC), a farmer in Sira taluk in Tumakuru district has bought 10 sheep and they have given birth to 23 lambs. Farmers at Sidlaghatta in Chickballapur district and Chitradurga district are now eager to follow suit.

The new breed, according to the Agriculture Department, is a combination of three Indian breeds – Deccani and Madgyal breeds of Karnataka and Garole of West Bengal.

Doddaraju of Veerapura in Sira taluk, who bought the 10 sheep, told The Hindu that people in his village were making advance payments for Nari-Suvarna sheep. He said the sheep had adjusted to the climate and environment of his village and could be reared along with the local breed.

Mirza Basheer, Assistant Director, KSWDC, Tumakuru, said the new breed would help meet the demand for meat and would be beneficial to farmers. Nagaraja G.M., Assistant Director, Special Livestock Breeding Programme, Tumakuru, said the government would identify farmers in Belagavi, Vijayapura and Kolar districts and would introduce them to the new breed.

Scientists have developed a new breed of sheep, Nari-Suvarna, that gives birth to two or three lambs at a time

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Andhra Pradesh / by S. Bhuvaneshwari / Tumakuru – December 14th, 2014

Cycles race ahead of cars in vintage exhibition

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Bengaluru :

Hiding from shutterbugs and strangers on mommy’s insistence, Afsan, 7, was still all over Jayamahal Palace, unable to control her curiosity. The little girl was checking out vintage wheels that have stood the test of time.

“This was made before dada (grandpa) was born,” her mother told Afsan pointing at a 1950 Vauxhall. Currently owned by Pradeep Konalkar, the car is older than many Bengalureans’ grandparents, and Pradeep is proud of it.

From the popular Mini 1000 to the Morris Cowley and the Sunbeam Talbot, the Southern India Vintage Automobile Exhibition of Bangalore Vintage Group (BGV) showcased around 150 cars and bikes, including our very own Ambassador. Among the bikes were the popular Lambretas, Javas, RD-350s and many more, but the Vijay Super was able to hold its own.

The show-stealers on this sunny Sunday morning were the noiseless legends that paved the way for the automobile era — the bicycles. K Narayan in his late 50s, who was among the early-bird cyclists at the venue, was quite a head-turner. Videographers ran towards him leaving some of their interviewees standing under the sun and a bunch of children followed him. The way he parked the vintage beauty, in slow motion, was reminiscent of a black-and-white film. As he twisted two knobs of his made-in-England cycle, allowing it to fold, the crowd went berserk.

“How old is this?” a car restorer asked, awestruck by the foldable technology. Modern-day cycles equipped with the feature cost a bomb. “It was made in 1939,” Narayan said in a matter-of-fact manner. Narayan’s brother rode in the Royal Winchester bicycle (1897), one of the oldest you would see in Bengaluru, and possibly India.

The exhibition drew visitors from Mysore, Pune, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, among others.

The Gentleman’s Bike

The Sunbeam Special (1914) has many firsts to its name. R D Srinivasan, owner of a Sunbeam bike in Bengaluru, said: “It doesn’t have a belt or a shaft. The chain is operated through a pool of oil. It was among the first bikes to have a bar control and gear system.” Among other attractions, the Sunbeam comes with a stand to hold tennis rackets, but Srinivasan, a former state-level hockey player uses it for his hockey stick. “…You cannot imagine the kind of technology used 100 years ago. It is just mind-blowing,” Srinivasan said, adding that it’s called The Gentleman’s Bike.

Helping ailing kids

Unlike previous editions of vintage exhibitions, Sunday’s event was aimed at helping children who need dialysis. Gautham Kalaburgi of NH4 Motorheads, one of the organizers, told TOI: “NH4 already supports two children. Dialysis for a single child costs Rs 12,000 a month and we thought that others can also contribute to the cause. We aren’t collecting money from public in the form of entry fee. The participating groups will pool in and contribute funds”.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Bengaluru / TNN / November 24th, 2014