The two songs of the upcoming Kannada movie Ajith, which has Chiranjeevi Sarja and Nikki Galrani in the lead roles, will be shot in Madikeri and surrounding areas. Harsha will do the choreography for the songs.
The film, which is directed by Mahesh Babu, is the remake of Tamil film Paiyya. The movie will mark the debut of Nikki Galrani in Sandalwood and Yuva Shankar Raja — the music composer for Paiyya — as he will be scoring the music for the Kannada version too. The film also has Arpitha, Rockline Sudhakar and Shivamanju in important roles. Ajith has already been shot in Mysore and other locations of the state, and Sundaranath Suvarna is the cinematographer of the movie.
Meanwhile Chiranjeevi Sarja will soon start working for the movie Ayya-2, which will be a sequel to Ayya movie. The film will be directed by Om Prakash Rao. Chiranjeevi Sarja also has another remake film Chandralekha in the pipeline, which is a remake of the Telugu film Prema Katha Charitham.
source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Entertainment> Regional> Kannada> Film / by Vinay Lokesh, TNN / September 13th, 2013
Nadikeriyanda P. Kalappa (68), President of Mysore Kodava Samaja and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away at a hospital in Bangalore last night after a brief illness.
A retired Assistant Director of Agriculture Department, he leaves behind his wife Yashoda Kalappa, one son, one daughter and a large number of relatives and friends.
Kalappa, who was the Founder President of Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, had also served as the Vice-President of Mysore Kodava Samaja and as Vice-Chairman of Sri Cauvery Education Council.
Last rites took place at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Holiday for Cauvery School
The management of Cauvery Education Council has declared a holiday for Sri Cauvery Educational Institutions, run by Mysore Kodava Samaja, in Kuvempunagar, as a mark of respect for the departed soul.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / September 10th, 2013
To preserve the rich culture and tradition of the community, a Kodava Heritage Centre is being set up at Balugodu in Virajpet taluk. The centre boasts of state-of-the-art facilities and is being built at a cost of `13 crore.
Federation of Kodava Samajas, which was established in 2000, is setting up the centre on a sprawling 15 acres. With the help extended by former revenue minister H C Sreekantaiah, MLC M C Nanaiah, former CM B S Yeddyurappa and MLAs K G Bopaiah and M P Appachu Ranjan, the centre will soon become a reality.
The heritage centre has received Rs 2 crore as funds and Rs 90 lakh from donors, Federation of Kodava Samajas president M N Belliappa said.
An additional Rs 10 crore is required to complete the work, he added.
The centre will have an ainmane, mundumane (ancestral homes), hockey ground, park for children, martyrs park, guest house with 12 rooms and spice garden, he said. Secretary of the Federation B B Subbaiah said Sports and cultural events were organised last year between the Kodava Samajas registered with the federation at the three-day Kodava Namme. The second year’s Namme will be held from October 25 to 27 and 30. Kodava Samajas from across the country have enrolled for it.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by B.C. Dinesh / ENS – Madikeri / September 09th, 2013
Karnataka government has sanctioned Rs 75 lakh for the historical Madikeri Dasara festival and Rs 25 lakh for Gonikoppal Dasara. Virajpet MLA and ex-speaker KG Bopaiah told TOI that district incharge minister HC Mahadevappa had confirmed this to him over phone.
Recently a delegation from the Madikeri Dasara committee met chief minister Siddaramaiah and Mahadevappa and submitted a memorandum seeking release of funds for the Dasara festival immediately as the buzz is that the election commission may shortly declare elections for the Madikeri city municipal council. The committee had convinced the CM that if the election was declared, the code of conduct will come in the way of release of grant.
Dasara committee working president KM Ganesh has welcomed the immediate response of the chief minister. Dasara tableaux committee president Vinod said people want the tableaux procession to start early.
source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mysore / TNN / September 09th, 2013
“I was drawn towards acting for I always found it overwhelming and challenging. Thanks to city’s theatre repertory Rangayana, I was exposed to the world of theatre better. Being passionate about theatre, I frequently visited Rangayana to watch and also perform in shows while at college. And that helped me groom myself and my acting skills,” says the city’s rising star Sushma Nanaiah.
Art and artistes are not new to Mysore. If the city is known for its culture and rare art forms, it has even produced several talented artistes who have made names for themselves in diverse creative fields. Here is one such young and talented artiste, who has gone on to become a familiar face for many, through the television industry in Karnataka.Meet Sushma Nanaiah, a young and beautiful multifaceted artiste from Mysore who has entered the Kannada small screen industry with an aim to showcase the fineness she possesses as a performer.
Having performed in over twelve soaps in various TV channels in three years now, Sushma says she was drawn towards acting for she always found it overwhelming and challenging. To be an actress, Sushma has drifted from one realm to another. Such was the fondness she had for acting that she took to being an actress, while she could have been a microbiologist otherwise.
She recalls that it is through a theatre workshop held at city’s theatre repertory Rangayana that she got exposed to the world of theatre better and that it helped her want to try her hands in small screen.
“Being passionate about theatre, I frequently visited Rangayana to watch and also perform in shows while at college. And that helped me groom myself and my acting skills,” says the rising actress. “Like any other girl of my age, I too pursued a degree and then a master’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Mysore and started working as a data analyst at a company in Bangalore. But soon did I realise I was unhappy with what I was doing and that theatre and acting remain my first priority.”
Says Sushma, “I always thought I could concentrate more on my passion once I relocated to Bangalore; but I would hate to find myself extremely tired and stressed out after an entire day of work and travelling home from my workplace amidst messy traffic at Bangalore each day. That is when I began trying my hands in acting, finally giving upon my 9-6 office job.”
But it did not really become a mean task to Sushma since she had already proved that she is endowed with talent through her performances at various theatre shows at Mysore, Bangalore and Mumbai. She also is a trained freestyle and Bhartanatyam dancer, a singer, has even choreographed some dance programmes and anchored some TV shows. “And now, I am extremely happy with my profession. It feels wonderful when people recognise an actor by the name of her roles for it tells us how well we have impacted the minds of people through our roles and acting,” she gushes.
All set to tie the knot this coming November, Sushma says she will continue working the same way even post-wedding for her family is all supportive, adding: “I have done a few shows and have some more in the pipeline. I’ll continue doing what I am into.” “I would love to try my hands with direction in future,” the actress adds, talking of her future plans. Sushma is based at Bangalore but frequently visits Mysore as her mother resides in the city. — AN
Profile
Sushma Nanaiah, after her graduation at JSS Women’s College in city, completed her M. Sc (Microbiology) from the University of Mysore. A resident of Vijayanagar in city, she is currently settled in Bangalore. Sushma is the proud daughter of the late Alemada Nanaiah and Usha Nanaiah.
Acting Career: Kannada Serials
Kavya Kasturi – Kasturi Channel
Soubhagyavath – Kasturi Channel
Kartika Deepa – Udaya TV
Anna Tangi – Suvarna Channel
Deepavuninnade Gaaliyuninnade – ETV Kannada
Rathasapthami – Udaya TV
Galipata – ETV Kannada
Mahabharatha – Udaya TV and SUN TV
Movie: Cyber Yugadhol Navayuva Madhura Prema Kavyam (Kannada)
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / September 06th, 2013
Sandalwood celebrities seem to get all nostalgic today. Everyone, nostalgic about their school days, has been thanking their Teachers on account of Teachers’ Day. Actress Nidhi Subbaiah tweeted, “I studied in the best school in the world!St Josephs Central School! Thankyou dear teachers,for being part of the best 10 years of my life,” also mentioning the names of some of her teachers. Actress Pranitha Subhash said, “Happy Teachers’ Day to all my teachers!”
Actress Meghana Raj too wished her teachers. “A very happy teachers day 2 al my lovely teacaherz… al of u who ve tot me de lovely lesson of life an helped me grow as an individual,” tweeted the actress.
On the other hand, actress Priya Anand said, “‘Happy Teachers Day’ To All The Wonderful Teachers Ive Troubled Over The Years,” posting a picture of herself in the role of a teacher, to which Kannada actress Vishakha Singh replied saying, “@PriyaAnand haha.. Just realised, you n I have both played teachers in our films.”
Bollywood celebrities too weren’t far behind in acknowledging the relentless efforts of their teachers. “A very special thank u to all my teachers this Teachers Day… I suddenly realize teaching me anything must have been quite a thing,” tweeted director Punit Malhotra. Anupam Kher too said, “I Thank my teachers Somedays knowingly & almost Everyday unknowingly. Happy Teacher’s Day.:).”
Actress Shabana Azmi and actor-director-script writer Farhan Akhtar too thanked their mentors. While Shabana’s tweet read, “A big salute to all the teachers who helped shape me esp my acting guru prof Roshan Taneja and to all involved in this noble preofession,” Farhan said, “A big thank you to those who patiently impart knowledge to the usually impatient. Happy Teachers Day.”
Other celebs like Madhuri Dixit, Khushbu Sundar, Sonu Nigam, Ayushmann Khurrana, Shekhar Ravjiani and Sophie Choudry among others.
source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Entertainment> Regional> Kannada / by Parinatha Sampath, TNN / September 05th, 2013
You cannot arrive at the truth unless you eliminate the false, says James Talbot who has written a book revealing magic tricks
Magic evokes a sense of wonder in us all. We would all like to try our hand at magic tricks — nothing like a book to tell us. How to Levitate and Other Great Secrets of Magic is proceeds to do just that. The slim book makes for easy reading. It is a journey of discovery that will bring the enthusiast to truth.
“It is similar to any scientific exploration,” says author James Talbot. The tricks have all been tried out by Talbot.
One can try out the tricks as all the contraptions needed are clearly indicated in the book marketed by Coorg-based Magenta Press. The 57-page book is priced at Rs. 149. The deep thought behind the exercise Talbot says is “You cannot come to the truth unless you eliminate the false. The book was written 15 years ago and the reason I chose a Western pen name was that magic uncovered by a Westerner always gels well with most of us.”
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Books> Authors / by Ranee Kumar / September 01st, 2013
K M Ganesh elected unopposed as Dasara Janotsava Samithi working president.
K M Ganesh has been elected unopposed as Dasara Janotsava Samithi working president for the year 2013 and 2014.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Anurag Tiwari on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Ganesh called upon the citizens to celebrate Madikeri Dasara grandeously. “Let us impress upon the district-in-charge minister to sanction additional funds to celebrate Dasara. All the differences should be kept aside and Dasara should be celebrated with traditional fervour. The funds given to Dashamantapa is meagre. There is a need to increase it.”
Dasara Committee immediate past working committee president Rabin Devaiah and former CMC president H M Nandakumar also spoke.
Office-bearers
Other elected office-bearers are Prakash Acharya, Mahesh Jaini, T H Udaykumar, Madurai, Rajesh and Abdul Razak (vice presidents); P G Manjunath (only for 2013 celebration)( general secretary), Chummi Devaiah (treasurer), Shashikumar (honorary secretary), R B Shivakumar, Venkatesh (secretary), A K Lokesh, Pushpa Poonaccha, Savitha Rai, Ashok (joint secretary), Nanda Kumar, Robin Devaiah, V P Suresh, Sathish Pai, M B Devaia, P D Ponnappa, Chidwilas, S C Subramani, B S Mohan, Muneer Ahammed, T M Ayyappa (honorary president).
Sub committee — Culture (H T Anil), Sports (Manu Manjunath), Stage (K Pemmaiah), welcome (Kanehithlu Monappa), decoration (P M Harish), poets meet (Payapanda Shashi Somaiah). Vinod has been elected as the president of Dashamantapa President.
Audit report
Without CMC elected representatives Deputy Commissioner will function as the president
of the committee.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Anurag Tiwari said that the audit report on the celebrations should be placed before the public within three months of Dasara celebrations. It should be published in the website. The committee should work in transparency.
Confusion in term
As per Madikeri Dasara Utsav Samithi bylaw, the post of general secretary and treasurer of the committee is reserved for the CMC members. As there are no elected representatives in the CMC, there was confusion over the elected members whether they can serve for two years. As a result, the elected two posts will be only for this year’s celebration.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / by DHNS / Madikeri – August 28th, 2013
Hands on approach: Ambika and Anjali / The Hindu Siblings Anjali and Ambika started their catering service, Pig Out, as a tribute to their summer vacations in Coorg
Bangalore is home to a growing number of weekend flea markets. Not only do these provide a place to pick up quirky things, indulge in good food and groove to great music, but also they provide inspiration for business ideas. Pig Out, a Coorg cuisine catering service, started by sisters Anjali and Ambika Ganapathy in 2011, is one such example.
Says Anjali: “The idea came to us at Sunday Soul Santé. Being regulars, we wanted to participate. Our father was in the Air Force and so as children we spent most of our time outside Bangalore. Summer holidays, however, were spent with grandparents and relatives in Coorg, where each meal was an occasion. With every meal there was a growing appreciation for the cuisine and tradition associated with it. So when we decided to have a stall at the Santé, food and Coorg cuisine, in particular, was an obvious choice. It’s something we love and we especially enjoy sharing the experience.”
While Ambika is a freelance filmmaker who juggles Pig Out and her film work, Anjali was working with a beer company in a marketing capacity. “After overwhelming responses at Bangalore’s flea markets, we continued our participation and took on catering orders when we had the time. Over a period of time we realised, Pig Out had a definite following. It was around December 2012 when we decided to take it on full time and there was no turning back since,” Ambika recounts.
From catering for engagements and birthday parties to corporate dos, house parties and personalised orders for one or two people, Pig Out goes all out to make bellies happy.
Stating that they were surprised to find “Pig Out was popular amongst a wide spectrum of people,” Anjali adds: “We even cater to foreigners who love their spice! The response to Pig Out is always encouraging and positive and sometimes people are surprised when they meet us perhaps because they expect us to be older.”
Through Pig Out, the sisters have had the opportunity to connect with people and dig deeper into their own roots.
“We love that our immediate and extended family and friends take an active part in all food tasting sessions and contribute to recipes. But mostly, we love that Pig Out has grown to have its own personality, and it’s given us a platform to learn, experiment and take chances,” Anjali says.
Ask them how challenging it is to run a setup like this and Ambika responds: “Our approach has always been to ‘keep it simple’. So far it’s been fairly straight-forward and easy as we are a small unit. Our approach is hands on. We do the research and food experiments ourselves. We have trained cooks whom we use when it comes to making large quantities of food.”
That said, she adds: “So far logistics would have to be the only challenge we face on a regular basis. We have had to turn down orders in Whitefield, Malleshwaram, Jaynagar, etc, due to the distance. We are currently working on a solution for this.”
Regarding their future plans, Anjali informs: “At present our main focus would be to get as many people as we can to try our food and eventually have Pig Out and Coorg food be synonymous with each other.”
The latest development on this front is their association with the Westin Hotel in Pune, where the duo was invited to showcase their food at a 10-day festival.
For more information, call 9980210979 or check out https://www.facebook.com/PigoutBangalore.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> MetroPlus> Food / by Neeti Sarkar / August 27th, 2013
Harangi Reservoir, one of the most important water bodies in the Cauvery basin, will soon get a garden modelled after the Brindavan Gardens of Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, thereby fulfilling a dream that has been pending for decades.
The idea of a park came about when R Gundu Rao was the chief minister. However, once he stepped down, the project was sidelined and came to a standstill.
Later, when M P Appachu Ranjan became MLA and then District Minister, he put in all his efforts to make the dream a reality. He was supported by then minister for Major Irrigation Basavaraj Bommai who gave his nod for the project.
Bommai also came down to Harangi Dam and laid the foundation stone for the about `4 crore project.
MLA M P Appachu Ranjan told Express that the project was one of his major achievements as a minister in the BJP government.
Executive engineer of Harangi Reservoir Phalanethraiah and manager Nagaraj told Express that the park would be inaugurated on August 15.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by B C Dinesh / ENS – Madikeri / June 21st, 2013
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