India’s ace Tennis player Rohan Bopanna and wife Supriya Bopanna today celebrated their Platinum Day of Love and unveiled the season’s Platinum Love Bands – Endless Love range by C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons.
Rohan Bopanna said, “I think for me it was love at first sight, from the day we met every moment spent with Supriya, is for me, a moment I cherish.” Tennis player Rohan Bopanna and wife Supriya
Supriya Bopanna says, “Today, pledging our love on this platform takes me back to the day Rohan swept me off my feet and proposed to me. Exchanging these beautiful platinum emblems of eternal love, reinstates my faith that our relationship will grow from strength to strength and like these elegant and classic love bands will last forever.”
source: http://www.frontierindia.net/ Frontier India / Home> India> Entertainment> Fashion / by (FINN) Frontier India News Network / December 11th, 2013
The makers of the Kannada film B3 have announced a novel scheme for students. The first 50 students who come to watch the film at Nartaki theatre between Monday and Thursday will get free entry. Other students who produce their ID cards will get up to 50% off on their tickets. (Harshika Poonacha )
Actress Harshika Poonacha, who stars in the film that also features Srikanth, is promoting this scheme in a big way by sending messages to all her contacts. In the message, she also claims that the film has crossed the collection of most top stars, which makes one wonder this is free offer is a celebration of sorts.
Harshika’s message also says, “Along with this, each one will get an assured surprise gift from the B3 team. Inform all your friends and just hit the theatres right now. We aren’t responsible if you get caught bunking classes.”
source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Entertainment> Kannada> Film / by Anjali Muthanna, TNN / December 11th, 2013
Talented actor, director in theatre, cinema and television Mandya Ramesh has come out with collection of articles titled as ‘Kanavarike’. This is useful book for the budding actors in stage and theatre says Mandya Ramesh.
Acting theory lessons, film reviews and veterans introspection are accounted in this ‘Kanavarike’. B Suresha actor, director and producer in small and screen today has written the back cover page article on the significance and achievement of Mandya Ramesh.
49 years Mandya Ramesh of Nagamangala Taluk of Mandya district after obtaining graduation joined Ninasam for another degree in theatre. Founder of Coorg repertory Mandya Ramesh traveled Bhopal, New Delhi for staging plays and also as technician. He came to cinema from very popular Kannada film ‘Janumada Jodi’ and acted in over 75 films. His small screen presence is also notable. Winner of several awards for his contribution to stage and cinema formed desi style ‘Natanaranga Mantapa’. He has been concentrating on children capacity in theatre off late and organizing camps and workshops from ‘Natana’ troupe.
source: http://www.indiaglitz.com / IndiaGlitz / Home / Thursday – December 19th, 2013
Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar was a unique royal in that he was wellknown for his association with the fashion world. A fashion designer himself, he promoted the traditional Mysore Silk sarees under his own brand name ‘Royal Silk of Mysore’. Aimed at reviving people’s interest in these sarees, Wadiyar held several fashion shows and was constantly in touch with fashion consultants.
Fashion guru Prasad Bidappa recalled the directives he got from the Maharaja whenever they worked together. “He came to the business of design to ensure that there was a continuity in using Mysore Silk. He strongly believed that people should not forget heritage. His entire collections were based on that. It wasn’t so much of a fashion collection as a heritage textile collection. He started designing to inspire young designers. He wasn’t interested in becoming a 100 shops kind of label. It was a project to introduce Karnataka Silks to designers of India. A lot of people paid attention to the silks since he introduced it.”
Recalling memorable moments, Bidappa said, “He was such a wise person that it was always good to spend time with him. He was knowledgable about many things ranging from politics to criticism, history of our state, culture and tradition. He was a wonderful human being, warm, friendly and always full of humour. He’s a special person. He’s different from most people you meet. He had an enormous sense of history. Recently he wasn’t going out much. He was working more from home and doing a lot of writing. Socially he wasn’t interested in keeping a high profile. He was a private person that way.”
Deepa Subramanian, a city based gallerist recalled, “At the launch of my gallery in 2010 April, he was the Chief Guest. He initially said ‘I can’t promise you; don’t mention my name on the invite’. But he came and stayed for about an hour. He was such a gentleman. No fuss at all. He came on time, did his job. and wouldn’t talk much.”
Passionate cricketer
I am extremely saddened by this news. He was a very well-respected individual. Personally, I have had very limited interaction with him. He once invited me for a party at his palace and I remember him calling me up to congratulate me after I became the captain of India. He was not well in the run up to the recent KSCA elections. I wish he had taken care of his health. My thoughts are with his family. Anil Kumble, former India cricket captain
He was very happy when we won the recent KSCA elections. He had definite plans for the next three years and was very keen to implement them at the earliest. His demise is really unfortunate. Brijesh Patel, former Test cricketer
As a Mysorean who grew up watching Mysore’s royal family, I feel a great sense of loss at the passing away of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar. We didn’t live too far from the Mysore palace. I fondly remember watching Narasimharaja Wadiyar and his father during the colourful Dasara celebrations every year. Mysore has been synonymous with the palace and the royal family. Mysoreans will agree that the Maharaja tradition has enriched Mysore and the royal family has made unparalleled contribution. We considered the royals as part of our own families. Today, I am saddened. Javagal Srinath, former Test cricketer
source: http://www.bangaloremirror.com / Bangalore Mirror / Home> Bangalore> Other / by Bangalore Mirror Bureau / December 11th, 2013
B-3 has three actors. While we all know that Harshika Poonacha and Srikanth are a part of the film, the team has been very particular about keeping details about the third actor under wraps. Even on the day of its release, they steadfastly maintained that that would be the mystery element of the tale. But they let us in on some memories — scary, hilarious and heart-warming — from the making of the film. (A still from the film )
There was a scene in which Sriki (Srikanth) had to act like the characters of two girls (who are friends) and enact their conversation about each other’s love lives. Since it was a three-and-a-half minute single shot, he had to prepare his act thoroughly. As he found it difficult to rehearse both the characters’ parts at one go, Harshika helped him prepare for almost 5-6 hours. Though she did not have a scene that day, she came on the set only to help Sriki.
We were shooting at an old factory that was all dusty and had creepers all over. One night, when I was sitting alone in a corner before my shot, I heard something rustle near me. Scared, I asked Sriki, who was sitting a little ahead of me, if he too had heard it. He hadn’t, but when I heard it again, I got up and sat near him. The next morning, we found the scales of a snake near where I was sitting initially. That was scary.
A film that was to have just one song ended up with five tracks. The most memorable composition for me would be the romantic number Allondu Belli Moda. I’ve always wanted to compose a song without using too many instruments and I was able to do that with this track. We’ve only used a guitar for the rhythm.
When we were going from Rameswaram to a village called Dhanushkodi in a van, all of us decided to sit on top of the vehicle instead of inside it. Sriki, Shyam and the rest of us found it very difficult to maintain balance as the van did not have an external carrier that we could hold on to. Instead, we just held on to each other and had a good laugh about it.
source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Entertainment> Regional> Kannada> Film / by Parinatha Sampath, TNN / December 06th, 2013
The meeting with the gorgeous Malaysian-Chinese actress Michelle Yeoh turned out to be a complete pleasure for Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah, who marked his Bollywood debut with ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’, as she has always been on top of the list of his favourite actresses.
They met each other at the closing ceremony of a film festival in Goa.
They not only talked about the ceremony and the amount of fun they enjoyed being there but also talked about films and had food together.
Michelle Yeoh has worked in several outstanding films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Moonlight Express etc. She has also played the role of a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies. Now the actress is geared up to produce a film in India.
So, it can prove a great chance for Gulshan as he is riding high with the success of his recent release Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.
source: http://www.pardaphash.com / Parda Phash / Homepage> Bollywood / by Shubhanshu Sharma / Wednesday – December 04th, 2013
The last date for submitting nominations is December 11 In the backdrop of the State Election Commission announcing election to Madikeri CMC, the authorities have started making preparations for the smooth conduct of election.
To check the movement of people in front of CMC office, a barricade has been installed. The nominations will be received at a building next to Kaveri Kalakshetra. No nominations were received on the first day. The last date for submitting nominations is December 11 and nominations will be scrutinised on December 12. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is December 14. The public campaign will end on December 20 and election will be held on December 22 from 7 am to 5 pm.
The counting will be held on December 24 at 8 am. The total population in the CMC limits is 33,381. There are 24,325 voters, of which 11,934 are male and 12,391 are female voters.
There are 28 polling booths. Two election officers and two assistant election officers have already been appointed for 23 wards. Deputy Registrar of Cooperatives S Sridhar will be the election officer for ward 1 to 11. Youth Services and Sports department Assistant Director Jayalakshmi Bai will be the Assistant Election Officer.
Similarly, Watershed department Deputy Director Tirumalesh will be the election officer for ward number 12 to 23 and Horticulture department Assistant Director Pramod will function as Assistant Election Officer.
Three booths have been identified as hypersensitive, two as sensitive and 23 booths as general. St Michael High School booth has highest number of voters—1263 and Taluk panchayat building polling booth has lowest voters—465.
A total of 120 officials will be deployed for election.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DHNS – Madikeri / December 04th, 2013
There is need to create an awareness on HIV/Aids among people, said Zilla Panchayat Vice President Biddanda Usha Devamma.
She was speaking at a World Aids Day programme organised by the district administration, zilla panchayat, department of health and family welfare, District Aids Control unit, district Legal Services Authority, here on Monday. Zilla Panchayat standing committee (education and health) Mani Nanjappa, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Srividya, District Health Officer Dr O R Srirangappa and others were present.
Protest
The contract workers of Karnataka State Aids Prevention Society staged a protest demanding the fulfillment of their demands, by wearing black badge.
The staff members of ICTC, ART, DSRC, Link ART and blood bank took part in the protest.
Addressing the protesters, Contract Workers district unit leader Sadananda said that Karnataka tops in controlling the spread of Aids. However, the workers who have been striving for the purpose are not given facilities.
The protesters urged to regularise the services of contract labourers and double the wages of the contract workers. The wages which were pending for the last few months should be released at the earliest.
Mudigere
Students who become victims of wrong selections, tend to miss a lot of opportunities in life, said JMFC Principal Civil Judge Padmaprasad.
He was speaking after inaugurating legal literacy programme jointly organised by the law department, NSS unit and health department, to observe World Aids Day at Government Boy’s PU College on Monday.
“Adolescence is a period which takes youth in wrong direction. Only those who aim high and are spirited throughout, achieve in their lives.”
“Life gives several opportunities, therefore students should come out of negative and unwanted thoughts that come to their mind. Even the parents should shower love on children so that they will not succumb to bad habits,” he said.
Taluk Health Officer Dr Yogesh called ‘awareness’ as the only medicine for Aids.
Students should educate themselves about Aids and also spread awareness in the society, he said.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / by DHNS – Madikeri / December 02nd, 2013
Guns are part of the Kodava culture and they are used during auspicious occasions.—Photo: Nanda Kumar / The Hindu Clarification sought on granting exemption certificates to Kodavas and ‘Jamma’ holders
The clarification sought by the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner from the State government on granting exemption certificates (ECs) to the ‘Coorg by race’ (Kodava) people and ‘Jamma’ (land tenure) holders to keep weapons without licence, a privilege existing since the days of the British, has caused anxiety among the people here.
In his letter on September 20, Deputy Commissioner Anurag Tewari asked the Home Department whether the Jamma holders should necessarily be Kodavas (Coorgs) or otherwise. He asked whether ECs could be granted to Kodava people even if they were not Jamma holders, and non-Kodavas, who are Jamma holders. It was also asked whether EC holders could purchase weapons from outside Karnataka in such cases.
CLAIMS
Kodavas are eligible for EC, as per concessions under Sections 3 and 4 of the Indian Arms Act of 1959, even if they are not Jamma holders, says T.C. Thammaiah, a former tahsildar. “ECs were issued to Kodavas and non-Kodavas, who were Jamma holders. There is also no mention about the extent of land a Jamma holder should possess to qualify for ECs,” he says. After the letter sent by the DC, many people have been forced to wait for long to get ECs.
Kodavas worship fire arms during festivals, they are used to fire shots in the air to herald the birth of baby boys, and some use it during house warming too.
Weapons provide security to people who live in remote villages and can act a deterrence to ward off activities of Naxalites.
The new documents sought by the district administration included original Jama Bandhi (land record) pertaining to 1918, Kodava caste certificate, Election Photo Identity Card bearing address in Kodagu, and ration cards, which were not necessary, Mr. Thammaiah argues, quoting lawyers in Madikeri.
A revenue transfer certificate would confirm whether the person seeking EC is a Kodava or the land held by him is Jamma.
The Madikeri Kodava Samaja has threatened non-cooperation for the All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelan scheduled to be held in Madikeri from January 7 to 9 if the obstacles in issuing ECs were not removed.
The Akhila Kodava Samaja, a representative body of the Kodavas, wants the rights continued. The Codava National Council, headed by N.U. Nachappa, too has demanded unhindered continuation of the privilege.
However, Mr. Tewari told The Hindu that the administration did not want to harass people, but the intention was to devise an alternative way to regulate the likely misuse of weapons.
The government of India had raised the issue some time ago, he said. “We have not stopped issuing ECs to the people,” Mr. Tewari confirmed.
Asked why the applicants were being told to produce Jama bandhi copies of 1918, he said some officials dealing with it had sought them to verify the claims of the applications as additional proof and it was not mandatory.
Efforts were on to computerise and keep a directory of licensed weapons and EC holders in the district, Mr. Tewari said. “The people of Kodagu should get the benefit,” he added.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by K. Jeevan Chinnappa / Madikeri – December 03rd, 2013
With the district administration facing funds crunch to organise the 80th Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana which is scheduled to be held in Madikeri for three days from January 7, Kodagu Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Srividya has directed every gram panchayat to offer Rs 10,000 fund towards organising the mega event.
Speaking at the monthly KDP review meeting of developmental works of Kodagu Zilla Panchayat at Old Fort hall in Madikeri on Thursday, the CEO directed taluk panchayat executive directors to ensure that the gram panchayats lend the help. Kannada Sahitya Parishat District Unit President T P Ramesh who was present at the meeting raised the issue and said that a resolution was passed in the previous meeting to raise Rs 10,000 fund from every GP for organising Sahitya Sammelana. But, only a few GPs have given the amount and 90 per cent of GPs have failed to release the amount.
He also requested that every GP displays two to three welcome banners during Sammelana. With most of the name plates in the district written English, the authorities should direct the shop owners write the name plates in Kannada, he asked.
Chairing the meeting, ZP President B Shivappa suggested the officers and elected representatives to extend co-operation for making the event a success.
Social Justice Standing Committee President Rajarao said that for availing grant from the gram panchayats for Sahitya Sammelana, letters should be written to the GP presidents too, along with the panchayat development officers. By writing to both, it would be possible to set aside the fund for the convention, he said.
Meanwhile, he also raised the issue of lack of facilities in Morarji Desai residential schools in the district. The materials given by the government departments to these schools are of poor quality, he alleged. He displayed a uniform sample and said the cloth was of sub-standard. He also complained that title deeds were not given to those residing in forest in Nagarahole and other parts of the district and the villagers are also deprived of basic facilities like school, hospital, electricity etc. The forest dwellers are facing problem due to the restricts put by the forest department officers, Rajarao complained.
Responding to the complaint about poor quality in Morarji Desai schools, Social Welfare Officer K V Suresh said that an organisation which is a part of the social welfare department directly controlling the schools from Bangalore is the reason behind all the problems. Assistant Commissioner Abhiram G Shankar said that 75 to 80 per cent of compensation has been distributed to those who have incurred crop loss due to heavy rain in the district during monsoon. There has been a delay in distributing compensation to coffee growers, due to the re-survey of the areas that have incurred crop loss.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / Madikeri, DHNS – November 29th, 2013
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