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NCC air wing expansion awaits state nod

Education, Uncategorized

MANGALORE:

NCC Directorate, Karnataka and Goa is ready to allot more funds to increase the number of air wing cadets in institutions in the region under Mangalore Group Headquarters (GHQ), but it is yet to get state government’s nod to go ahead with the plans.

Mangalore GHQ can increase the number of cadets from existing 900 to 1,200 if the state education department agrees to bear 25% of the expenses. A proposal in this regard sent by the Mangalore GHQ to the department in June 2011 is still pending in Bangalore.

Only seven institutes in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu, which come under Mangalore GHQ, have NCC Air Wings. St Aloysius High School, Milagres High School and Kittel High School in Mangalore, St Philomena High School in Puttur, Jain PU College in Moodbidri, St Michael’s High School in Madikeri and St Anne’s School in Virajpet are the institutions, which have NCC Air Wing currently. Students in schools, where there is no NCC Air Wing, may join the open admission wing at St Aloysius School, but admission here is restricted to 200.

Meanwhile, NCC Army Wing has separate units for Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu districts. The 18 Karnataka Battalion NCC of Dakshina Kannada district has 13 schools and 11 colleges with a total strength of 2,150 cadets.

Mangalore GHQ master warrant officer Suresh Atri told TOI that more students should be given opportunity to join NCC Air Wing. “We have submitted a proposal, but we have not received any communication from the government so far,” he added.

It is a fact that students are motivated towards Indian military through NCC activities in schools. At the same time, Indian Air Force (IAF) too agrees a fact that they find it very difficult to attract youth from South India towards the force. IAF has already launched massive campaigns in South India to create awareness and to attract young to choose airmen’s job.

source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> Collection / by Vinobha KT / TNN

 

Heads-up: Thursday is National Coffee Day! (in the U.S)

Coffee News, Uncategorized

Take note that Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, a day when we should all get really wired on free coffee, skip work and participate in bicycle races and pony rides.

OK, so maybe the free coffee is enough. Here’s where you can get it:

1. 7-Eleven. The chain is giving away free medium cups of java from 7-11 a.m. in your time zone.

2. Krispy Kreme. The stores are offering a free 12 oz. cup of House Blend Coffee all day tomorrow. Get on it!

source: http://www.content.usatoday.com / by Whitney Matheson/ USA TODAY / September 28teh, 2011

UCC Coffee Museum: Kobe, Japan

Coffee News, Uncategorized

UCC Coffee Museum

This museum is arranged building from UCC Coffee Hall which was the one of the pavilions at Kobe Port Island Exposition from 1981. This is the only museum in Japan that has a theme of coffee. When the time of Expo, the coffee cup was motif of this building, but after the renewal of 1987, it changed to Islamic style that is looks like the mosque. There is main head office building of UCC is nearby that the museum is directory connected.

It has display process of coffee which starts from origin of coffee, plantation, marketing, and processing that has explained in chronological order. And introduction to the culture of the coffee how you enjoy, and the history of UCC in film and panel, and you can also see the CM and the coffee-can design that has used before. The name of UCC was in animation drama Evangelion New Theatrical Edition: Break that there is the display of commemoration panel which has autograph of director and the person in charge of 2D digital work of the animation. UCC has been producing the coffee with can design of Evangelion’s characters called Eva-cans that somehow they are related with Evangelion.
There is a coffee shop: Coffee Road where you can enjoy the coffee from all over the world, and the menu are special that you can only find in here. There are activities related to coffee that you can participate with the advanced reservation. The Coffee Seminars are held quite often that it is fun museum for coffee fans.

Click on the photo for enlarged view

Basic information

Hours Museum 10:00～17:00 (Last admission 16:30)

Coffee Shop 10:00～18:00 (Last order 17:30)

Closed

Every Monday( If the Monday falls on holiday, it will be opened and next day will be closed)
The following day of holiday
New year holiday
There might be some exceptional opening day.
Check the official site for more details.

Admission Fee

Adult 210yen
Child 100yen
Coffee Shop: Coffee Road (coffee shop doesn’t require admission fee)

Address

Minatojimanakamachi 6 chome 6-2,
Kobe Chuo-ku, Hyogo,
650-0046 Japan
TEL:078-302-8880
FAX:078-302-8824
Access

Kobe Shin-Kotsu Port Island Line: Minami-Kouen-eki

Website  http://www.ucc.co.jp/museum/

source: http://www.jin.jcic.or.jp / Home> Kobe Travel Guide /

 

Cauvery ‘Teertodbhava’ at 11.43 p.m. on October 17

About Kodagu / Coorg, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Uncategorized

The famous ‘teertodbhava’, emerging of the sacred or holy water from the tiny pond called ‘Brahmakundike’ at Talacauvery, foothills of the mighty Brahmagiri Hills in Kodagu, will occur at 11.43 p.m. on October 17 under the ‘Mithuna Lagna’.

Kodagu Deputy Commissioner N.V. Prasad said this at the preliminary teertodbhava meeting at the Old Assembly Hall in Madikeri on Tuesday. The puja rituals concerning the teertodbhava would start from September 28 at both Bhagamandala and Talacauvery with the patreyalli akki hakuvudu (filling rice in the vessel) at 8.45 a.m. on September 28, Aajna Muhurta on October 5 and Akshaya Patra on October 13.

Mr. Prasad gave a call to officials of all departments to take steps to ensure a successful teertodbhava. He instructed the Public Works Department engineers to repair the Madikeri-Bhagamandala-Talacauvery road a week ahead of the Cauvery jatra that ensued after the teertodbhava.

He said the officials of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) should make arrangements to avoid power disruptions. The Talacauvery-Bhagamandala Temple Committee should keep diesel generators as stand-by to meet emergencies since the occurrence was in the night, Mr. Prasad said.

Sampath Kumar, Manager of the Temple Committee, said four generators would be kept ready to meet emergencies.

Mr. Prasad said the KSRTC Depot Manager Lachme Gowda should take steps to provide buses to the devotees visiting the temples on the teertodbhava day and on other jatra days. Mr. Gowda said 30 buses had been deployed during the last year’s teertodabhava and jatra, and the same number would be available this year as well.

Superintendent of Police Manjunath Annigeri said the police would regulate the movement of vehicles to and from Talacauvery in view of the lack of space for parking at Talacauvery. The Public Works Department should take steps to look into the parking problems, Mr. Annigeri said.

Mr. Prasad told the Department of Health officials to equip themselves with medicines, ambulance, and related facilities to attend to health needs during the occasion.

Additional Deputy Commissioner K.M. Chandre Gowda said this was a preliminary meeting and the Legislative Assembly Speaker and legislators would attend the next meeting to oversee the preparations. Every government department should cooperate to make the teertodbhava celebrations a success, Mr. Gowda said.

Seven sub-committees, including reception, transport, cultural, and publicity, were formed on the occasion.

Mr. Gowda asked the Assistant Director of the Department of Kannada and Culture to organise cultural programmes during teertodbhava at Talacauvery. The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy president Iymudiyanda Rani Machaiah, Madikeri Deputy Conservator of Forests K.S. Anand, and Senior Assistant Commissioner M.R. Ravi, were present.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / by Staff Correspondent / National> Karnataka / Mysore, September 21st, 2011

Kodava Samaja hits a century

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In 1911, a few families came together and formed what was called the Coorg Association.
Pretty women: Kodava women dressed in their traditional attire at the annual day and felicitation programme organised by Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Gowda Samaja at Palace Grounds on Sunday. DH PhotoThe association grew into being a strong force named the Kodava Samaja with more than ten thousand people from the Kodava community becoming a part of it and celebrated its hundred years of existence here on Sunday. 

A majority of the women wore sarees draped in the traditional Kodava way, while the younger generations wore jeans and t-shirts.

B A Muttanna, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) East, who spoke on the occasion said that the history of the community should not be oral alone.

Till now there is no library which can help the young generation learn about the Kodava community. The Samaj must set up a library in Bangalore where books on the history of the community must be made available.”

The Kodavas regard their female folks highly and that is a matter of pride.

M Boppaiah, member of the Samaj said even during marriages, Kodavas do not depend on any priests.

Instead, the older lady of the house performs the rituals. This is to symbolise that they are respected most.

With special Kodava meals served for lunch, people from the age of 10 to 80 were seen relishing what they miss in the urban environment.

“The food took me back to my village near Virajpet,” said P Muthanna, a retired government employee.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home>City / DHNS / September 11th, 2011

 

A Club of Aces

Sports, Uncategorized, , ,
Aditi Ashok 

Aditi Ashok

No matter how crazy a cricket fan you are, or how frenzied football makes you, the dignity and style associated with golf has never failed to impress.

Bengaluru’s talented young golfers like Aditi Ashok, Trishul Chinappa, Khalin Joshi and Shruthi Shenoy are creating waves in the golfing arena.

Shruthi Shenoy, 12, played at an international championship

Shruthi’s tryst with the game began with a plastic golf set. She became so enamoured that her father bought her a real one. Suffering a fracture early on, she was determined to improve her skills. She practices all week, after school and never misses a session.

“I played at the World Championships in Indonesia two months ago. It was fantastic meeting players and learning from them. My best moment was when I beat a senior player by just one shot.”

Khalin Joshi, 17, Bronze medallist, Nomura Cup

At just four, Khalin watched his uncle play golf and decided to become a professional golfer. This 17-year-old plays every week at various tournaments, corporate competitions and club events, and has become a force to reckon with among junior golfers.

He has won many international championships in Bangladesh, Malaysia and Philippines, but his most memorable win was in Philippines when his team bagged a bronze for India, “I can play for hours on end without feeling tired because I love this game. I will pursue golf professionally.”

Trishul Chinappa, 17, Gold medallist, Asian Junior Championship

Coorg boy Trishul Chinappa’s love for golf began at the age of three. He would try to hold a heavy golf stick and often stumble! At the age of 11, he played his first junior tournament and there has been no looking back. This 17-year-old Jain college student feels the mantra to good golf is fitness.

“You need tremendous amounts of mental stability and physical strength. I indulge in a three-way intake of proteins, carbohydrates and fat to fire up my metabolism.”

Trishul’s proudest moment was when he and his team won the gold medal for India at the Asian Junior Team Championship in Malaysia. He says, “My biggest inspiration is my father, my teammates Chikka and Khalin, and my love for the game.”

Aditi Ashok, 13, youngest golf pro in Bengaluru

“I know I’m as good as other players, so I am unfazed being the youngest. This time, I played under power consistently and it was a wonderful feeling to defeat experienced golfers.”

A student of Frank Anthony Public School, Aditi has a strong support system in her teachers, friends and parents. She has travelled to USA, France, Scotland and Thailand but feels she performed her best in USA and France.

“The beauty of golf is that it is an honest game. You are completely on your own and your dedication shows.”

 

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / by Sindhuja Balaji / Tabloid / DC/ Bangalore/ September 05th, 2011

Rani Belliappa , Obituary

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Rani Belliappa (75), wife of M.B. Belliappa, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-Kodagu Vidyalaya School (BVB-KV) in Madikeri, died at a private hospital in Bangalore on Monday morning, family sources said.

She was the daughter of the Speaker of the erstwhile Coorg State, B.S. Kushalappa.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / National>Karnataka> Mysore / June 28th, 2011

Coorg – The Scotland of India

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Coorg located on the Western Ghats around 180 miles from the hi-tech city of India Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka is admired for its enduring beauty. The recorded history of the area says that it was ruled by the Lingayat Rajhas who established their capital at Madikeri where they built a mud fort. The inhabitants of Coorg, Kodavas agitated the Mysore ruler Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in the course of random rebellions.

Eventually Tipu marched into Coorg with a large army in 1785 AD and overcome to their little kingdom. But just after four years, with the British assistance, Coorg take back their Kingdom and Raja Veerarajendra set about the task of reconstruction. Yet in 1834 AD, the British captured the Coorg and prosecuted the last Raja Chikkaveera Rajendra and expelled him. With its foggy mountains and opaque jungles, Coorg give the impression like a little corner of to the British and adopted a name as the Scotland of India.

The British left a legacy behind that is still an imperative source of national capital. The well laid coffee plantations by them in Coorg account for almost half of Karnataka’s coffee production and the state goes on with to be the major producer of coffee. Talakaveri, the origin of the River Kaveri is situated in the Brahmagiri hills of Coorg and this area is about 4,500 ft above the sea level. Hence, it is one of the scenic spot in Coorg. A temple and a big tank have been built near the kundike at Talakaveri; the pilgrims’ take bath in the tank prior to praying at the origin of the river.

There are two famous Hindu Temples dedicated to lord Shiva and lord Ganesha and both the temples are open to visitors. Coorg has many verdant hiking routes in the midst of forests and hills, and it’s better to visit in the months from October to February. Misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantations, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are what make Coorg an unforgettable holiday destination. You can accompany cheap flights to India for exploring this marvelous destination that is definitely going to manage your travel budget in a way you will be able visit much more places of interest.

A breathtaking attraction of waterfalls known as abbey Falls is located at a distance of around four miles from Madikeri town, approaching this attraction is itself an excellent ride experience as the path that you drive on is very narrow with countless turns and twists, ups and downs with a ebullient mother nature greets you at each turn. This famous falls, situated on a private property, attracts a large number of tourists around the globe. There are other famous waterfalls to be explored such as Iruppu Waterfalls, Mallalli Waterfalls and the Chelavara Waterfalls. A nature lovers paradise Nisargadama, an ecological park, this romantic 64-acre island is reachable through a hanging bridge offering immense pleasure to all the Nature and Fun loving tourists to wander around the park. You can also visit various stunning attractions like Nagarahole, Dubare Forest, Harangi Dam, Chiklihole Reservoir, Omkareshwara Temple, Coffee Plantation Farm, Raja’s Seat and Madikeri Fort.

source: http://www.CheapFlightHouse.co.uk / admin> News> / August 28th, 2011

 

Modern Hanging Bridge Facilitates Kodagu-Mysore Villages

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Kushalnagar:

The much-anticipated dream of the villagers to get a hanging bridge for Cauvery river near Kanive Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple in the north Kodagu region, has at last come true.

A hanging bridge for Cauvery river has been built by Malenadu Area Development Authority at a cost of Rs.42 lakh by using modern technology. The attractive bridge, constructed under the guidance of hanging bridge expert from Sullia, Girish Bharadwaj, is now ready for inauguration. It is the nearest bridge connecting Kodagu and its neighbour Mysore district. This bridge lessens the distance between various border villages including Dodda Kamarahalli, Shyanubhoganahalli, Dindigaadu, Muttina Mullusoge, Kanagalu, Hanumanthapura, Karadilakkana Kere of Periyapatna taluk in Mysore district and Kodagu valley, Bhuvanagiri, Huluse, Hakke, Koodige, Marooru, Hebbale and other villages of Kodagu district.

Girish Bharadwaj, who has built the bridge with the help of 20 labourers in two months, says the help and trust of the villagers of the valley has been memorable. Two concrete pillars of two metre width and 33 feet height on two sides of the river are balancing the 83.5-metre- long hanging bridge with the help of iron ropes. Galvansied iron cables are fitted to the sides of the bridge for safety, Girish said.

The hanging bridge is a result of the special interest shown by MLA Appachu Ranjan, who heeded to the requests of the villagers for a bridge. Until now, the villagers including students crossed the river on the dangerous canal bridge built for lift irrigation to reach Kodagu for their daily business and schools and colleges. Many women commuted to Kudloor everyday for coffee curing works and it was difficult for them to return home at dark after 7 pm on the dangerous old bridge. The new hanging bridge has facilitated the villagers from both sides of the river to carry out their daily activities without much hassle, said Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple Committee President E.S. Ganesh, expres-sing his happiness that both the temple and tourism will improve due to the hanging bridge.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / by Raghu Hebbale / August 22nd, 2011

Elizabeth Israel Announced as ADAM Architecture Travel Scholarship 2011 Winner

Historical Links / Pre-Independence, Uncategorized, World Opinion, , ,

 

Elizabeth Israel, a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, has been awarded the 2011 ADAM Architecture Travel Scholarship. Now in its sixth year, the scholarship enables ADAM Architecture, the UK-based firm specialising in classical and traditional architecture and urbanism, to support and reward outstanding research. 

Her research proposal on European-settled hill stations in South India was a clear favourite with the judging panel, which included Robert Adam and George Saumarez Smith, directors at ADAM Architecture, Prof Georgia Butina Watson, Head of the Dept. of Planning at Oxford Brookes University and WAN’s own Editor in Chief, Michael Hammond.

Elizabeth plans to investigate a regional network of hill stations for patterns in the urban morphology, particularly with regards to environmental and cross-cultural conditions. The Indian hill stations were high-altitude towns formerly developed by Europeans as summer retreats. She plans to explore what urban types evolved from the exchange between the European settlers and the local Indian peoples, as well as analyze how the urban space and architectural language engaged the topography, climate, local materials, and traditional building methods.

Her study will focus on seven hill stations in the South Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, including Srinagar, Coorg, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Kodaikanal and Munnar. Other possible sites may include Wayanad, Nelliyampatti, Devikulam, Peermada and Ponmudi. These sites were chosen because of their historical significance, regional proximity and similarity in environmental conditions. She plans to travel to India during December 2011 and January 2012.

Elizabeth, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, earned a Bachelor of Architecture in 2011 from the University of Notre Dame. She will be pursuing a Masters of Architectural History at the University of Virginia, beginning in fall 2011.

source: http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com