Chikka among 4 Indians to make Asian Tour cards

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Four Indians, led by S Chikkrangappa, earned their Asian Tour cards while Swede Daniel Chopra topped the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage presented by Sports Authority of Thailand today.

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While Chikka (68), the leader after the second round was tied fourth at nine-under 276, former winner on Asian Tour, Himmat Rai (72) and young Angad Cheema (72) qualified in tied 12th place at five-under 280 each.

The fourth Indian to make the grade was another young talent, Abhijit Chadha (71) at one-under 284 in tied 37th place.

Amardip Malik (67) at two-over 287 missed out in 62nd place as did Khalin Joshi (74) at four-over 289 in tied 77th place and former Hero Indian Open winner, C Muniyappa faltered in the final round with a 76 to end at five-over 290 in tied 84th place.

Chopra, a two-time winner on PGA Tour and a former winner on Asian Tour carded a final round of three-under 68 and finished at 15-under 270 to top the Qualifying School.

Chopra, who played most of his golf in the formative years in India, outclassed the field by signing for a three-under-par 68 to win by four shots on 15-under-par 270  total at the Springfield Royal Golf Club.

Finland’s Kalle Samooja, a former member of the Asian Tour, returned with the day’s lowest round of 65 to take second place while Thailand’s Phiphatphong Naewsuk settled one shot back in third on 275 at the Qualifying School.

Himmat Rai also returned to the Tour by finishing 12th, while Angad Cheema and Abhijit Chadha made the card for the first time by finishing inside top-40 and ties.

Chopra, who fired six birdies against three bogeys, shrugged off the final round pressure and credited his experience for a remarkable performance this week.

Chikka made up for the disappointment of missing out on his Tour card by one shot last year by putting up a remarkable display in what was only his second attempt at the Qualifying School.

“This means a lot to me. I really worked hard for this. It took me a year to come back again and finally get my Tour card. It has a tough week.

Missing out last year was really emotional for me but it has made me a stronger person. My attitude in my game got better and I am really happy I made it,” said the 21-year-old Indian.

All Qualifying School entrants will be eligible to compete on the burgeoning ADT, which was inaugurated in 2010 as a gateway to the premier Asian Tour.

With the Olympic Games looming in 2016 where golf will be reintroduced as a medal sport, players in the region could earn their spots in Rio de Janeiro by earning Official World Golf Ranking points through the Asian Tour and ADT.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Sports / by Hua Hin (Thailand) / PTI / January 24th, 2015

Star this week : Talented chess player : H.R. Manasa

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Mysuru has been producing talented players from time to time who have gone on to represent the country in different levels. One such player who has been consistently doing well in the International, National and State-level is H R Manasa, who won the title in the Karnataka State Inter school Chess Tournament for under-17 girls held at Bengaluru on January 10-11th, conducted by Innovative Chess Academy. She is our “Star This Week”.

Manasa secured 5.5 points from six rounds to win the title. Manasa with a rating of 1690 had wins over K. Dhanushree, Ankita Malakar, G. Shreesha, Disha and M. Tulsi. She drew with Shalmika K. Jain.

Manasa is a student at De Paul International Residential School, Mysuru. She is the daughter of Prasad and Suchithra Prasad and a product of the Mysore Chess Centre.

Encouraged and given all the facilities by her school, Manasa has emerged as the State champion in the women’s, under-15, under-17, under-19 levels and been making good progress in her rating by participating in FIDE rated tournaments.

Manasa who took part in the Karnataka State Inter- School Chess Tournament for under-17 girls, brought laurels to everyone with her excellent performance.

Manasa last year finished second in the National U-15 schools chess tournament 2014. Manasa tied with Isha Sharma(the winner) with 8 points from nine rounds, but the later’s better tie-break score of 43.25 to Manasa’s 39 helped Isha Sharma to clinch the title. Manasa finished second.

Manasa has represented the country in the Youth Chess Championships last year and performed well. She intends to work hard in the days to come and improve on her rating in the International and National level in the days to come.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News /  Sunday , January 18th, 2015

Santosh conquers Dakar Rally

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31-year-old Bengalurean proves his resilience by finishing 36th in the gruelling rally despite suffering a fractured toe and an injured left shoulder

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It’s just getting to be crazy. Even in the best physical shape of my life I am so tired that I can hardly stand. The Dakar is excruciating,” CS Santosh wrote on his official Facebook page, mid-way through his 14-day-long Dakar Rally. Considered the world’s deadliest rallies, a Dakar participant needs to find his way through a jungle of rocks, rivers, slush, rain, sand and sweltering heat and freezing cold to survive the 13-stage 9,000 kilometres race traversing through three South American countries – Argentina, Chile and Bolivia

And Santosh conquered that, earning tremendous respect from the biking community in India. This 31-year-old, six foot, Bengalurean finished at an overall 36th position.It is his resilience and hunger to earn respect among his own that makes him a unique sportsperson.

Out of the 160 riders, Santosh, the lone and first-ever representative from India, started the race in the 85th position. By the end of stage two he had climbed up to the 50th position. In the following stages, he jumped up the order despite suffering multiple falls injuring his left shoulder and a bleeding nose due to harsh weather conditions.

Scores of sporting enthusiasts in the country following the Rally posted their best wishes on social networking sites when he had a major fall while overtaking. He was only 15 kilometres into stage six and ended up with a fractured toe on his left foot. But that didn’t stop Santosh from pursuing his dream challenge.Three injections and tight strapping later, he went on to complete the 318 kms treacherous stretch at an unbelievable 64th position.
“I am on some really good medication and feel no pain,” he told Bangalore Mirror, a day after the race concluded in Buenos Aires late on Saturday.

Injuries are not new to this rider.In 2013, Santosh suffered life-threatening third degree burns when his bike caught fire following fuel overflow in the sweltering desert in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. This incident took him months to recover physically and mentally. “I fell about 10 times in all that slush,” he said.

Through the 784 kms challenging terrain in stage eight, which required him to service and repair his bike without any support, Santosh recorded his best finish yet, ending at 32nd position after starting from the 65th position. In the following stages he had to jump start his bike, nearly got swept away by a freak river, injured his shoulder, spent 30 minutes draining the air box and changing the filter. Once he made it to the destination, he had no energy left, even to get off his bike. “Shivering and unable to speak, I was warmed up with a good shower and some traditional Bolivian clothes. I struggled and fought every day and in this epic race I managed to carve out a name for myself like all the heroes I have read about in history books,” Santosh said via an interview on WhatsApp.

“What is life if not for the possibility of a seemingly impossible challenge and it was great to see that hundreds were behind me 100 per cent. I’m so overwhelmed by all the support,” he added. Santosh arrives in Bengaluru on Wednesday and is expected to get a roaring welcome from the biking community in the city.

Who is CS Santosh? 

Chunchunguppe Shivashankar Santosh has been a pioneer in the Indian adventure biking scene for the past decade. He started participating in international events from 2010, winning India’s toughest rally, the Raid De Himalaya, in an incredible first attempt.

He then went on to bag the 9th position in the World Cross Country Championship, which is like a proving ground for future Dakar participants.

Riding a number 59 KTM 450 rally bike and supported by Red Bull, CS Santosh became the first Indian to participate in the history of Dakar, which is going on as you read this, through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia on a looping 9,000 km route, to end on January 17.

Why is the Darkar Rally deadly?

Since its inception in 1978, over 60 people have died during the course of this rally-raid. Competitors have to cross anywhere from 200 to 900 kms in a day, on difficult terrains. In this race, Fabrizio Meoni, who won the race in 2001 and 2002, crashed and died during the 2005 event.

In the 2015 edition, KTM Factory rider and one of the upcoming stars of Dakar Sam Sunderland crashed out of the rally in the fourth stage.The British rider suffered collarbone and shoulder injuries while 39-yearold Polish competitor Michal Hernik died while racing the third stage of the course. His body was found roughly 300 meters off the course’s path. Tests performed later by doctors suggest that Hernik succumbed to dehydration and hypothermia. He was an experienced rider, but this was his first Dakar outing.

source: http://www.bangaloremirror.com / Bangalore Mirror / Home> Bangalore> Others / by Nandini Kumar, Bangalore Mirror Bureau / January 20th, 2015

‘ Soap Santhe ‘ begins

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38 products of KSDL on discount sale during 10-day expo

MLA Vasu is seen taking a look at the soaps on display during the inauguration of ‘Soap Santhe’ organised by Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city this morning. Others seen are (from left) KSDL MD A.C. Keshava Murthy, Mayor R. Lingappa and KSDL Chairperson Veronica Cornelio
MLA Vasu is seen taking a look at the soaps on display during the inauguration of ‘Soap Santhe’ organised by Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city this morning. Others seen are (from left) KSDL MD A.C. Keshava Murthy, Mayor R. Lingappa and KSDL Chairperson Veronica Cornelio

Mysuru :

A 10-day soaps and detergents exhibition-cum-sale ‘Soap Santhe’ organised by Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), Bengaluru, began at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city this morning.

Inaugurating the first ever ‘Soap Santhe,’ Mayor R. Lingappa said that the factory which was established during the reigns of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and Sir M. Visvesvaraya will be completing its centenary soon.

“The factory, which manufactures 38 products, should create awareness on other products also, except for Mysore Sandal Soap, which is already famous, for the products to gain popularity,” he said.

The Mayor said that MCC would provide space in its limits for the company to set up its outlet.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA Vasu expressed happiness over the company earning profits in the recent years despite stiff competition from private companies.

“The company, which was on the verge of lock-out has been earning profits. We hope that it continues to work as a profitable organisation in future,” said Vasu.

The products on display-cum-sale at the ‘Soap Santhe’ include: Mysore Sandal Soap, Mysore Sandal Gold, Mysore Sandal Classic, Mysore Sandal Millennium, Mysore Sandal Baby Soap, Mysore Rose, Wave Lime, Mysore Sandal Trio, Mysore Sandal Gold Sixer, Wave Turmeric, Mysore Sandal Baby Powder, Clean All Multi-Purpose Liquid, Mysore Sandal Agarbathi, Mysore Sandal Dhoop, Mysore Sandal Talc, Mysore Detergent Cake and Powder, Mysore Carbolic, Mysore Sandal Herbal Care, Mysore Sandalwood Oil among others.

KSDL Chairperson Veronica Cornelio, Managing Director A.C. Keshava Murthy, Deputy General Manager (Marketing) C.M. Suvarna Kumar, Asst. General Manager (Marketing) N.B. Harish Kumar, Corporator M.J. Ravikumar and others were present.

The ‘Soap Santhe’ is open from 9.30 am to 8.30 pm every day till Jan. 26. The company has also announced discounts on its products.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General  News /  Friday , January 16th, 2015

Silver Jubilee of City Police Commissionerate

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District Minister inspects special parade

MP Pratap Simha along with other dignitaries is seen releasing the special postal cover to mark the silver jubilee celebrations of City Police Commissionerate in city this morning. Others seen are Senior Superintendent of Post Offices D. Veena Kumari, City Police Commissioner Dr. M.A. Saleem, ADGP Om Prakash, Advisor to Home Department Kempaiah, DG&IGP Lal Rokhuma Pachau, District Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad and MLA Tanveer Sait
MP Pratap Simha along with other dignitaries is seen releasing the special postal cover to mark the silver jubilee celebrations of City Police Commissionerate in city this morning. Others seen are Senior Superintendent of Post Offices D. Veena Kumari, City Police Commissioner Dr. M.A. Saleem, ADGP Om Prakash, Advisor to Home Department Kempaiah, DG&IGP Lal Rokhuma Pachau, District Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad and MLA Tanveer Sait

 Mysuru :

Marking the Silver Jubilee celebrations of City Police Commissionerate, a function was organised at the CAR Grounds here this morning.

City Police Personnel took out a special parade with District In-charge Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad receiving the salute. Later, he released a commemorative souvenir while MP Pratap Simha released a commemorative postal envelope. The occasion also marked the release of 25 Bolero vehicles to the fleet of Police vehicles.

Previous Police Commissioner Kasturirangan, C. Chandrashekar, Praveen Sood, Bhaskar Rao, Dr. Parashivamurthy, Sunil Agarwal and K.L. Sudhir were felicitated on the occasion.

DG and IGP Lal Rokhuma Pachau, MLAs Vasu, Tanveer Sait, M.K. Somashekar, MLCs C.H. Vijayshankar, Sandesh Nagaraj, G. Madhusudan, Mayor R. Lingappa, ZP President Dr. Pushpa Amarnath and others were present on the occasion. Police Commissioner Dr. MA Saleem welcomed the gathering.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sp0rts  News /  Saturday , January 10th, 2015

Vishwamanava Open Golf Championships: Shreyas Chandra Triumphs

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Group Photo of the winners of Vishwamanava Cup Open Golf Tournament held recently at JWGC in city. (sitting from left): Dr. S.L. Narayana (Chairman, Tournament Sub-Committee, JWGC), B.M. Nagesh (Hon. Secretary, JWGC), D. Srinivas (Secretary, Vishwamanava Golfers Association of JWGC), K. Chandra Prakash (Chief Guest), P.M. Ganapathy (President, JWGC), H.D. Thimmappa Gowda (President, Vishwamanva Golfers Association of JWGC), Dr. Puttabasappa (Captain, JWGC), & Mr. H.S. Arun Kumar (Hon. Treasurer, JWGC). (standing from left): Dr. S. Prasanna Shankar, S. Amit, Brig. R.V. Seetharamaiah, Dr. B.G. Yogesh, B.M.Parameshwar, M.G. Chengappa, S. Dinesh Kumar, C.K. Sridhar, Ramesh Kumar Jain, Dristi Karumbaya, Laxman Ramgopal, M. Ramesh and M.S. Shreyas Chandra
Group Photo of the winners of Vishwamanava Cup Open Golf Tournament held recently at JWGC in city. (sitting from left): Dr. S.L. Narayana (Chairman, Tournament Sub-Committee, JWGC), B.M. Nagesh (Hon. Secretary, JWGC), D. Srinivas (Secretary, Vishwamanava Golfers Association of JWGC), K. Chandra Prakash (Chief Guest), P.M. Ganapathy (President, JWGC), H.D. Thimmappa Gowda (President, Vishwamanva Golfers Association of JWGC), Dr. Puttabasappa (Captain, JWGC), & Mr. H.S. Arun Kumar (Hon. Treasurer, JWGC). (standing from left): Dr. S. Prasanna Shankar, S. Amit, Brig. R.V. Seetharamaiah, Dr. B.G. Yogesh, B.M.Parameshwar, M.G. Chengappa, S. Dinesh Kumar, C.K. Sridhar, Ramesh Kumar Jain, Dristi Karumbaya, Laxman Ramgopal, M. Ramesh and M.S. Shreyas Chandra

Mysuru :

M.S. Shreyas Chandra returned with a card of two over 72 and clinched the Strokeplay Gross title in the Vishwamanava Cup Open Golf Tournament held at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club here recently.

M.G. Chengappa with a score of three over 73 finished runner-up in the Stroke Play Gross section.

R. Balasubramanya clinched the Strokeplay Net (0-9) title with a score of 71 net. S. Dinesh Kumar with a score of 72 (better back nine over Santosh) finished runner-up.

Other Results: Strokeplay Net ( H/C 10 TO 18 ): 1. S. Amit (68 net); 2. Dristi Karumbaya (69 net); Stableford Net: (H/C 0 to 18): 1. M Ramesh-37 points; 2. Laxman Ramgopal-37 points; Stableford Net (H/c 0-24) (For Seniors Above 65 years): 1. Brig. R.V. Seetharamiah-35 points; 2. D. Srinivas-34 points; Stableford Net (H/ 19-24): 1. C.K. Sridhar-34 points; 2. Dr. B.G. Yogesh-37 points; Best Vishwamanava Golfer: 1. B.M. Parameshwar- 35 points; 2. B.M. Nagesh-34 points. Nearest to the Pin: (2nd Hole): Dristi Karumbaya; Nearest to the Pin: (6th hole): Dr. Prasanna Shankar; Nearest to Pin (12th hole): B.M. Prakash; Nearest to the Pin: (15th hole): Ramesh Kumar Jain.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sp0rts  News /  Friday , January 09th, 2015

Vidu. Uma Kumar’s vibrant concert at Raaga

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by Latha Sargur

A vocal concert by Vidu. Uma Kumar organised by RAAGA Music Academy at Prajna Kuteera Ayurveda Centre, Mysore, as part of its 22nd monthly music programme recently, provided a musical treat for the audience.

Uma Kumar, a disciple of Prof. Nagamani Srinath, is an accomplished and dedicated professional musician with solid academic background. She is the Founder President of Mahati Cultural Academy, Bengaluru, a faculty at Keshava College of Music & Dance and also a graded artiste of All India Radio, for Karnatak and Light Classical Music.

She began the concert with a vibrant Ata thaala varnam in Kalyani, which indicated the quality of rendition that was to follow. She took off with GNB‘s Saraswathi in Kharaharapriya set to Adi thaala, by presenting the phrases and lingering pauses with effortless ease. The essence of the raaga was brought out well.

The delineation of Poorvikalyani with chaste classicism was reflected in the krithi ninnu vinaga mari dikkevaru of Shyama Shastri set to viloma chapu [4+3 count Tha Ka Dhi Mi Tha Ki Ta] which is just the reverse of mishra chapu [3+4 count Tha Ki Ta Tha Ka Dhi Mi]. This was followed by Thyagarajar’s Raama Bhakthi Saamraajya in Shuddha Bangala, touching the essential aspects of the raaga. The expansive raaga Alaapana of Shanmukhapriya, proved her mettle and dedication of a well trained musician as well.

Vid. K.T. Udayakiran on violin spruced the vocalist’s efforts with virtuosity and aesthetics. The krithi chosen was Mysore Vasudevacharya’s manamutho nannu brovarada set to Adi thaala. The neraval at karimoralida neevu was developed skilfully and the swara korvais gave further momentum to the concert.

The negotiation of the octaves from the base to the crescendo and the descending glides with nonchalant ease demonstrated her on stage performance skill and confidence. Her adherence to shruthi, laya and meticulous attention to saahithya Shuddham was commendable.

The thani aavarthanam that followed was an enterprise in sheer joy. Vid. P. Nataraj on mridanga and Vid. Raghunandan on ghata, embellished the composition and swaras with right touches of exuberance and subtlety, which succeeded in bringing out the dignity and grace of percussive support.

The RTP that followed was in a rare raaga manirangu [janya raaga of Kharaharapriya]. The raaga sanchaara almost entirely in the thaara sthaayi was a challenge to both the artistes. She explored and extracted every note, phrase and nuance of the raga with expertise. The pallavi chosen was Raama jaya Sree Raama paahimaam – parandhaama kodhanda Raama in chathurashra jaathi thriputa thaala Khanda nadai meandering into Thishra jaathi Khanda chowkam. The mature manodharma was evident throughout.

This was followed by Purandaradasar’s alli nodalu Raama in Shivaranjini which touched the emotional core of the audience. Hey Govindha, a Bhajan of Surdas in raag Desh was another inclusion in her line-up.

As a befitting tribute, Uma wrapped up the concert with a thillana in madhuvanthi, composed by her Guru Prof. Nagamani Srinath. While developing her uniqueness in singing, Uma has imbibed her Guru’s style also. Her voice that has an inherent volume, augurs well for her classical pursuits.

On the whole, it was a concert performed with gusto.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles /  Friday , January 09th, 2015

Release of Dr. M.R. Ravi’s book Yaarannoo Nirlakshisabedi Please … Tomorrow

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[Don’t disregard anybody, please…]

Mysuru :

Additional Regional Commissioner Dr. M.R. Ravi’s book ‘Yaarannoo Nirlakshisabedi Please… (Baduku Badalisuva Barahagalu)’, will be released at a function organised by Samvahana Publishers at Rani Bahadur Auditorium in Manasagangotri tomorrow at 6 pm.

Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara will release the book. Litterateur Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) will preside.

Professor and HoD of Mass Communication and Journalism Department, University of Mysore, Dr. Niranjana Vanalli will speak about the book. Author Dr. M.R. Ravi and publisher D.N. Lokappa will be present on the occasion.

About the author: Dr. M.R. Ravi is well-known to readers of ‘Mysooru Mithra’ (a sister publication of Star of Mysore) through his column titled “Ee Jeevana Nammadu” [‘This life is ours’]. These writings in a way answers the often asked question in this world of inequity and injustice, “Whose life is this, anyway?”

As a senior official, journalist and as a lecturer, Dr. Ravi has experienced many facets of life. Through his column “Ee Jeevana Nammadu,” Dr. Ravi attempts to throw light on the various facets of life, thus becoming a ‘Mithra’ (friend) of ‘Mysooru Mithra’ (MM) readers. The numerous calls made by ‘Mysooru Mithra’ Kannada daily newspaper readers to the office whenever Dr. Ravi’s article is not published as scheduled, explains the popularity and the existential significance of his articles.

“Ee Jeevana Nammadu,” a collection of his earlier articles in MM, has earned a lot of popularity for its contents. Now, his second collection of articles titled “Yaarannoo Nirlakshisabedi Please…” is slated for release tomorrow.—KBG

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Friday , January 09th, 2015

‘Purathathvaratna Award’ for Prof.A.V. Narasimha Murthy

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Mysuru :

Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy (AVN), former Head, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, will be conferred ‘Purathathvarathna Award’ by the Department of Archaeology, Karnataka Government, in recognition of his rich contributions to the development of Archaeology in Karnataka in general and Numismatics in particular.

Prof. AVN has been serving the cause of Archaeology for the past five decades. Even at the age of 80, he has been continuing the study and research of coinage.

The award will be presented to Prof. AVN and four others (two posthumous) at a function tomorrow (Jan. 10) at Dasara Exhibition grounds here at 12.45 pm by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah. The award carries a citation and a cash reward of Rs.1 lakh.

Presently, Prof. AVN is the Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mysore Kendra and writes a column in Star of Mysore.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Friday , January 09th, 2015

Wiz Kids State Rapid Chess : City’s Vijendra triumphs

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Davanagere :

Mysuru lad and former State Champion, Y.G. Vijendra, taking part in the Wiz Kids State Rapid Chess Tournament in Davanagere won the title by securing 8 points from nine rounds on Sunday.

Vijendra and A. Balkishan of Bengaluru tied with 8 points each, but the former’s better tie-break score helped him to clinch the title.

Vijendra had registered wins over Vinay Kurthukoti, A.P. Harish, Akash, Ekantharaju, Neraj Pai and Saketh Kumar and A. Balkishan. He had draws against Kishan Gangulli and Shreshan.

Final Placings: 1. Y.G. Vijendra (8 pts); 2. A. Balkishan (8 pts); 3. Kishan Gangulli; 4. Aditya B. Kalyani; 5. Shreeshan; 6. Sushrutha Reddy; 7. Saketh Kumar; 8. Neeraj Pai; 9. V.P.S. Darshan; 10. Varun Yeri.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News /  Wednesday , January 07th, 2015