Bangalore cow bags first place, yields 30.9 kgs milk
Mysore :
Bangalore cow bagged the first place in the cow milking competition organised by the Raitha Dasara Sub- Committee as part of Dasara festivities held at J.K. Grounds in city yesterday.
The cows were milked twice, once in the morning and once in the evening and the measurements were totalled in which Lakshman Hogebandi of Bangalore emerged as winner.
Results: Lakshman Hogebandi of Bangalore won the first place by milking a total of 30 Kgs and 900 grams. Second place was bagged by Jagadish of Mysore who milked 30 Kgs and 300 grams. Third place was bagged by Satish of Naganahalli, who milked 28 Kgs and 800 grams and the fourth place went to Bangalore resident Byanna Lohit Yadav, who milked 26 Kgs and 850 grams.
Prizes were given away by Co-operation Minister H.S. Mahadevaprasad in the presence of ZP President Dr. Pushpa Amarnath, Corporator D. Nagabhushan, Jt. Director of the Dept. of Animal Husbandry Venkatesh, Dr. Shashidhar and others.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Monday, September 29th, 2014
Former Governor Rama Jois (extreme left) is seen with Governor Vajubhai Vala, BVB Bangalore Chairman N. Ramanuja, Mysore Chairman Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy during the release of e-Book at Bangalore.
by Prof. A.V. Narasimhamurthy
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 was a great day for Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) in general and those of Bangalore and Mysore in particular because on that day our new Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala released e-Books of 11 volumes of English original of the History and Culture of the Indian People prepared directly under the direction of Kulapati K.M. Munshiji and the Kannada translation of the same 11 volumes prepared under my Editorship at Mysore. The latter is in 25 volumes. This has a background of its own. Sixty years ago Munshiji observed that there was no history of India written by a competent person or persons. The so-called histories attempted by individuals were far from satisfactory. Some were written from colonial angle while others were written by nationalist angle. Some others were to highlight either the Hindu or Muslim community or British contribution. Cambridge History of India was started to remedy these defects but it had a major problem of the paucity of competent writers to write on Indian history. Thus, it also languished. Many other smaller attempts do not merit serious attention.
At that juncture came Munshiji who felt the inadequacy of so-called Indian histories. He did not keep quiet murmuring over it but thought of tackling the problem in all seriousness. He strongly felt that Indian past should be described by her own historians so that they might catch a glimpse of her soul as Indians see it. In his own words as a result I have seen and felt the form, continuity and the meaning of the Indian past. History as I see it is continuously lived by Indians. Attempts to comprehend what has happened in the past forms no small part of our modern struggle. There is a conscious as well as an unconscious attempt to carry life to perfection to join the fragments of existence and to discuss the meaning of the visions which they reveal. It is not enough, therefore, to conserve, record and understand what happened; it is necessary also to assess the nature and direction of the momentous forces working through the life of India in order to appreciate the fulfilment which they seek.
He further elaborated it by stating the scope of history as follows: To be a history in the true sense of the word, the work must be the story of the people inhabiting the country. It must be a record of their life from age to age practiced through the life and achievements of men whose experiences become the beacon light of tradition, physical and economic conditions, political changes and vicissitudes which create the forces and conditions which operate upon life through characteristic social institutions, beliefs through literacy and artistic achievements through movements which helped or hindered the growth of collective harmony to make it an organic unity. Thus it must unfold the values which age after age have inspired the inhabitants to develop their culture and express it. Such a history of India is yet to be written !
In Indian parlance, history is Itihasa meaning as it happened in the past. It means that history is a record of events as they happened. Munshiji not only understood these principles but put them into practice. Another significant contribution of Munshiji is the way in which these volumes were planned and executed. He gave adequate importance to political history but gave more prominence to cultural history. He recognised various periods in the writing of our history from Vedic Age to the history of freedom struggle. This has attracted the historians all over the world.
It is practically impossible for a single historian, however scholarly he may be, to write a full history of India. That is why he picked up the best sixty scholars of that period to write different aspects. For example K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, a great scholar in South Indian history, was entrusted with the responsibility of writing on South Indian history and culture. Habibullah was requested to write on Muslim polity. This gave authenticity to the various chapters. That is sterling quality of the entire series. R.C. Majumdar was a towering personality in the study of Indian history of that period and naturally he was given the responsibility of being the Chief Editor. It is an education by itself to read the foreword or preface written by him to each of these volumes.
Munshiji had pointed out certain defects. We were told about the successive foreign invasions but little about how we resisted them and less about our victories. We were taught to decry Hindu Social system but nothing about how it brought about a synthesis of cultural forces. Alexandar’s short-lived invasion was described in glorious terms but nothing about how it failed to produce any tangible results on us. The heroic rule of Samudragupta, Harsha were discussed in a summary fashion but details were described of the bloody thirsty invasions of various periods. Our struggle for Independence was given the name Sepoy Mutiny to undermine its influence. The British historians cleverly introduced the concept of divide and rule and highlighted the part played by Dravidians against the Aryans, the Muslims and even the British. Dissatisfied by all these mistakes Munshiji planned and accomplished eleven volumes of our history. This has not been surpassed so far and as it appears now, this may not happen at all. Thus it may be considered as the magnum opus of Kulapati K.M. Munshiji.
It was the good fortune of Vidya Bhavan that Chief Justice E.S. Venkataramaiah (ESV), who was the chairman of BVB, Bangalore, showed great interest in this project. He felt that the benefit of the message of Munshiji should be made available to the Kannada readers. It was my good fortune that I was selected to be the Chief Editor of Kannada volumes in 25 parts. The first volume was released in 1997 and ESV passed away. Fortunately, N. Ramanuja of HMT fame took over the Chairmanship of BVB, Bangalore and he evinced active interest in the scheme and it was completed as planned, under the title Bharatiya Janateya Itihasa Mattu Samskriti. Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurthy and H.N. Suresh, present Director, gave full support for this project. It was completed in 2005 after eight years.
In accordance with the modern development, these 25 volumes were planned in e-book in a single disc under the guidance of N. Ramanuja. The entire project was supported financially by M.P. Birla Institute of Management and the work was done with the help of Arjun of Sriranga Digitals. This fine work was released by the Governor of Karnataka. On that day, I was sitting by his side along with Ramanuja. He praised me and appreciated my efforts being the Chief Editor of the Kannada volumes and asked many clarifications. I was impressed by his simple living and high thinking. In his speech he said that it is my good fortune to be sitting by the side of a scholar and looked at me. I became overwhelmed by affection when the Governor said, ‘Professor you may take as much time as you want but tell us about history.’ Ramanuja and I requested him to pay a visit to BVB, Mysore and he readily agreed. Thus, we are waiting for the visit of the Governor to Mysore Bhavan shortly. Thus, I had a pleasant and useful occasion after spending about three months in America. Lastly, I bow to Kulapati K.M. Munshiji for this great opportunity.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / Sunday, September 28th, 2014
Columnist Bannur K. Raju, who turned 50 yesterday and his wife who were felicitated by Mysore District KSP and Inchara Samskruthika Prathishtana at a function at Rotary Centre on JLB road in city are seen with Nadoja Prof. Dejagow, litterateurs Prof. Bhyravamurthy, CPK, Malali Vasanthakumar, Dr. Latha Rajashekar, District KSP President M. Chandrashekar, Mysooru Mithra Editor M. Govindegowda, Ranganath of Inchara Prathishtana and others.
Mysore :
Noted columnist Bannur K. Raju, who turned 50 yesterday and his wife were felicitated at a glittering function organised jointly by Mysore District Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) and Inchara Samskruthika Prathishtana at Rotary Centre on JLB Road in city yesterday evening.
Litterateur Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar, speaking on the occasion, said that Bannur Raju, as a columnist, organiser, and a litterateur had rendered yeomen service besides stamping his name in the world of literature and created his own group of admirers.
Stating that more than 3,000 works written by Raju had been published in newspapers, Dr. CPK added that Raju had published 70 books including 25 detective novels and projecting social concerns in his works. He also said that Raju, as President of Ambarish Abhimanigala Balaga in the 80s had rendered social service.
Prof. K. Bhyravamurthy, in his address, lauded Raju saying that Raju had been serving the society for the past three decades from behind the scene by successfully projecting his views through his columns.
Mandya KSP President Meera Shivalingaiah, lauding the efficiency of Raju said that his services were required to the literary world.
Karnataka Rathna Nadoja Prof. Dejagow, litterateurs Dr. Y.D. Rajanna, Rajashekara Kadambara, Dr. Malali Vasanthakumar, Mysore District KSP President M. Chandrashekar, Ranganath of Inchara Prathishtana were among those present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Sunday, September 28th, 2014
Bangalore-based company is the only in Karnataka to obtain permission to make the miniature models
The 145 Gandhi Jayanthi will be special for 6,500 children of Sri Vani Education Centre in Rajaji Nagar, as they will receive a miniature model of a charaka (spinning wheel).
Bangalore-based Swadesh Enterprises, the only company in Karnataka to obtain permission from Khadi Bhandar Sabarmati in Gujarat to make miniature models, has taken the responsibility of handling this big order.
Swadesh Enterprises started as a small venture by Sri Charan Bhaskarachar three years ago. It now employs 25 workers crafting six models of charakas at a unit at Banavara in Chikmagalur district. The charakas are gifted as mementos in India and abroad.
“We receive orders from Indian consulates across the globe. Recently, we received a huge order from the consulate in Peru,” says Mr. Sri Charan.
Miniature models crafted by him were presented to United States President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who visited India recently.
What made Mr. Sri Charan, a documentary film maker, switch over to making miniature model of charakas? A native of Bhadravathi, he was influenced by Gandhian ideals as his father Khadhi Bhaskarachar was a staunch follower of the Father of the Nation.
Once he needed a charaka for a documentary. It was after much difficulty that he got one made. It was then that he decided to switch to making charakas. Initially, he crafted every component with wood. But this made spinning difficult. Then he opted for a steel spindle. Everyone, including officials of Khadi Gramodyoga, appreciated his model. To meet the increasing demand, he established Swadesh Enterprises. “Now I make over 3,000 pieces a month,” he says.
The charaka has become a most sought-after memento at public functions. “While a micro model costs Rs. 500, a bigger one crafted with teak will cost Rs. 5,000. Some demand charakas fitted in hand-crafted boxes, which costs a bit more,” he says.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bangalore / by Muralidhara Khajane / Bangalore – October 02nd, 2014
Department of Horticulture alleges that the Department of Tourism is intruding in its jurisdiction
The controversial Cubbon Park Management Authority (CPMA), a proposed autonomous body to manage the lung space and develop it as a tourism hub, has been caught in a bitter turf war between the Horticulture and Tourism Departments.
CPMA was proposed as part of the Karnataka Tourism Vision Group, appointed by the government. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced formation of the Authority in his 2014-15 budget speech, under the ‘tourism’ head.
However, a note seeking approval from the government did not even find its way to the cabinet, as the Department of Horticulture alleged that the Department of Tourism was unduly intruding in its jurisdiction through CPMA, sources said.
The cabinet note was prepared by the Tourism Department. It envisages the CPMA to be on the lines of English Heritage in England, an executive public body for the protection of historical buildings and monuments in that country. CPMA was to be headed by a private individual with representatives from all government departments that have a stake in the park. The Authority had envisaged to re-purpose some of the buildings in the area to provide for tourist attractions, sources said.
Alternative proposal
Meanwhile, sources said, the Horticulture Department has now proposed an alternative CPMA headed by the Horticulture Minister instead of a private individual as a face saver for the government since it was announced by the chief minister. The CPMA proposed by the Department of Horticulture would have six members from the public of which one would be the non-executive vice-chairperson.
Also, the CPMA is caught up in another tangle — over jurisdiction. Lokayukta has ordered the City Survey Department, Survey Settlement and Land Records to conduct a survey of the Cubbon Park area and fix its boundaries, as there have been multiple notifications issued by the State government demarcating the Cubbon Park area. The survey report is expected by November second week. CPMA is likely to be withheld till the boundaries are finalised in the survey.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bangalore / by K. V. Aditya Bharadwaj / Bangalore – September 30th, 2014
Mountaineer Arunima Sinha was feliciated by State Government during the inauguration of Dasara Sports 2014 at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium yesteday. Seen in the picture are (from left) DYES Director H.S. Venkatesh, Energy Minister D.K. Shivakumar, ZP President Dr. B. Pushpa Amarnath, Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister Abhaychandra Jain, DYES Asst. Director Suresh and others.
Mysore :
The annual State Level Dasara Games 2014 got off to a colourful start at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium, here yesterday.
Around 2,300 sports persons from five divisions-Mysore, Bangalore City, Bangalore Rural, Belgaum and Gulbarga took part in the inaugural ceremony.
CM Siddaramaiah, who was supposed to inaugurate the games was held up at the Dasara Wrestling event which began at the at the D.Devaraj Urs Multipurpose
Wrestling Stadim. Instead, Energy Minister D.K.Shivakumar inaugurated the Dasara Games 2014 by releasing the balloons and pigeons. He also inaugurated the newly laid synthetic athletic track at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Wrestling Arena and Sports Hostel complex.
Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) Minister Abhay Chandar Jain, DYES Director H.S. Venkatesh, Dasara Sports Sub-Committee President L. Manjunath, ZP President Dr. B. Pushpa Amarnath and other officials were present.
Speaking on the occassion, Sports Minister, Abhay Chandar Jain said that Karnataka State will get another 10 synthetic tracks in different centres in the days to come. He also informed that the long pending enhancement of the wages of the SAK coaches would be implemented shortly after getting the nod from State Government.
Speaking on the occasion, Arunima Sinha, first amputee from India to climb Mount Everest, advised the sports persons and youths to work hard towards their set goal to achieve success.
P.N. Prakash, the ace shooter, who returned from Incheon Asian Games 2014 with a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Team event, thanked the State Government for recognising him and honouring him for his achievement.
Earlier, the adventure and water sports events were inaugurated at the Varuna Lake by DYES Minister Abhaychandra Jain and Arunima Sinha.
Games Torch: The relay of games torch, which began Chamundi Hill in the morning, was lit by National Junior Tennis Champion C. Vasisht, India Youth Volleyball player Nalina, Athlete Reena George, Basketball player Supriya, Hockey player Rashmi and Volleyball player Ranjitha.
The oath on behalf of the participating athletes was taken by K.C. Shruthi, National Level Athlete from Bangalore City. The main events will begin at the Chamundi Vihar Spots Complex from today and the games will conclude on Sept.28. The athletics event will be held at the newly laid synthetic track at the Chamundi Vihar stadium.
The Dasara Cycling event for men (100km) and women (50km) began at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium at 7 am today morning. The top ten finishers both in the men’s and women’s section will get cash prizes and cyclists from all over the state are taking part in the event.
The Dasara Sports Sub-Committee felicitated Dronacharaya award winners G. Manoharan (Boxing), N. Lingappa (Athletics), Para Swimmer N. Niranjan, ace shooter P.N. Prakash (who won the bronze medal in the Incheon Asian Games 2014) and Arunima Sinha (the first Indian amputee to climb Mount Everest) were honoured with cash awards of Rs.25,000 each.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Friday , September 26th, 2014
2006 Bill in Rajya Sabha still pending or shelved?
by K. Vijaya Kumar, Former Jt. Director of Information & Publicity
The school bag debate has come to a forefront due to Mysore’s NGO ‘Pratham’ and A.J. Stationery of Ashvini Ranjan taking up a study covering about 3,000 students which has revealed that weight of their school bags varies from 8 kg to 4.5 kg. Hence, it is reported, that child right activists want to move High Court to bring a law to reduce the weight (10% of the total weight of the student). But, before this they met recently Education Minister Kimmane Ratnakar in Mysore who has assured them that a Pilot study/scheme will be undertaken in CM’s Varuna Assembly Constituency and State Government will take appropriate action in this regard and to wait for the outcome.
RKN and School Bag
This takes my memory back when our R.K. Narayan (RKN), the famous writer, was nominated to Rajya Sabha in 1986, nearly 30 years ago, who in his debut (and ONLY) speech raising weighty school bag issue made a fervent plea for reducing the inevitable “daily burden” of children. He observed their school bags weighing over five kg made many children “hang their arms forward like Chimpanzees and like a pack-mule.” He even went to the extent of pleading “abolition of school bag” as a National Policy by an ordinance if necessary.
When I met RKN once in Mysore after this Session, he told me that he will be happy to see the day when children walking straight without burden on their back and be satisfied for being in Rajya Sabha.
“Wisdom to be the end of learning”
Expressing his distress over the Education System that did not leave the children “any room to play or dream,” (The same he had expressed in his very early book Swami and Friends) his was a passionate criticism of the system wherein weighty school bags bends children back rather than exciting their creative minds of imagination. His longer vision on Education was “Wisdom to be the end of learning.”
Learning without burden
This only issue raised by RKN during his six years tenure in Rajya Sabha (1986-1992) led to a National Debate leading newspapers of the country highlighting his plea in the RS. Public opinion and parents’ awareness resulted in the formation of a Committee by the Central Govt. headed by a known Educationalist Prof. Yashpal, to recommend changes in the School Education System. The report of the Committee ‘Learning without Burden’ stated that young children should not be compelled to carry heavy bags to schools.
It is unfortunate that a Bill known as Children School Bags (Limitation on Weight) Bill 2006, introduced in Rajya Sabha was later shelved. If RKN were to be alive (he died in May 2001) he would have really felt sad to know the fate of this Bill.
Thanks to Pratham and A.J. Stationery
The recent study undertaken by Pratham and A.J. Stationery of Mysore not only has brought the issue to forefront again but also gives some solace to the soul of RKN. It is heartening to note that People’s Legal Forum has taken up this cause with experts favouring a legislation on the lines of the Bill in Rajya Sabha. Former VC of Kuvempu University Prof. P. Venkataramaiah is also associated in this endeavour. Viren Ranjan (son of Ashvini Ranjan) of A.J. Stationery who was part of the study has pointed out that Pratham Mysore had Indianised the ‘Loose Leaf Concept’ practiced world wide. Under this concept, students only need to take loose sheets to school and bring it home and file them.
What a great relief, if introduced, will it be to students and their mothers particularly who carry bags of their children (in the Apartments) till the Bus point ! Myself a daily witness to this plight.
[SOM had published an editorial titled ‘Burden off the back’ in its issue on Sept. 11, 2014]
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source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / Thursday , September 25th, 2014
A stamp will be released on Sunday to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Hudson Memorial Church, a Kannada Protestant Christian Church and a major landmark in the city. M.S. Ramanujan, Chief Post Master General, Karnataka Circle, will release the stamp.
Speaking to presspersons on Friday about the event, S. William Jones, Presbyter in-charge, Hudson Memorial Church, said the programme will commence with a special worship service, followed by a procession by the Church congregation members along with schoolbands, from Hudson Memorial Church to Hudson Community Centre on Mission Road. On the occasion, a website www.hudsonmemorialchurch.com will also be launched.
The Church will hold various competitions including a painting exhibition, choreography, Ikebana competitions for women on Saturday. Scholarships and awards to meritorious students would be given, Mr Jones said.
source:// www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bangalore / by C. K. Suryanarayana / Bangalore – September 26th, 2014
Pramoda Devi Wadiyar is seen releasing the Special Cover at Postal Training Centre (PTC) in Nazarbad this morning as (from left) Aindri Anurag, Postmaster General, South Karnataka Circle, Bangalore, M.S. Ramanujan, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle and N.S. Dwarkanath, President of Mysore Philatelists’ Association, look on.
Mysore :
A Special Cover on Royal Durbar of late Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar was released by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, wife of late Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar during the inauguration of Chamundipex-2014, the South Karnataka Regional Philately Exhibition held at the auditorium of the Postal Training Centre (PTC) at Nazarbad in city this morning.
The Special Cover depicts Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne in traditional attire amidst the announcement of the arrival of the King to the court.
The Special Cover, which was released today, is sponsored by Ln. S. Shivanna, advocate and Past District Governor and Zonal Chairperson, Dist 317A of Lions Club International.
M.S. Ramanujan, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, released the Special Cover on Platinum Jubilee of Bewoor Building (Head Post Office building) in Nehru Circle at the same programme today.
The building is named after Gurunatha Venkatesha Bewoor, who was the first Director General of the Post and Telegraph Department during 1934.
Ramanujan also inaugurated the Philately Exhibition Chamundipex-2014, which began from today at PTC in Nazarbad .
There are 123 entries which are participating in the competition, in junior and senior categories apart from 27 exhibits of rare collections of old stamps and postal covers of various countries.
The expo, which is open to public from today from 10 am to 7 pm, will conclude on Sept. 26.
Aindri Anurag, Postmaster General, South Karnataka Circle, Bangalore, N.S. Dwarkanath, President of Mysore Philatelists’ Association and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday , September 24th, 2014
Manoj Rajan (second from left), IFS, is seen releasing the book “Agri-input Marketing in India” at MYRA recently as (from left)Dr. Shalini Urs, Chairperson, MYRA School of Business, P.S. Vastrad, IAS, Commissioner, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ram Kaundinya, Professor of Strategy, MYRA School of Business, Dr. Venugopal Pingali, Professor of Marketing, XLRI and Dr. Rajiv Sinha, Dean, MYRA School of Business, look on.
Mysore :
The book “Agri-input Marketing in India,” authored by Dr. Venugopal Pingali, Professor of Marketing, XLRI and Ram Kaundinya, Professor of Strategy, MYRA School of Business and published by SAGE, was launched by MYRA School of Business on Sept. 19 at its Athena Auditorium in Yelwal.
Manoj Rajan, IFS, Additional Secretary (Market Reforms), Government of Karnataka, released the book in the presence of chief guest P.S. Vastrad, Commissioner, Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Manoj Rajan, in his address, highlighted the enormous stride made by the Karnataka Government in this sector of Agricultural marketing. Quoting the father of Green revolution, Dr. Swaminathan, he said agricultural development is defined by Monsoons and Market. While monsoon is not in our hands markets are. Hence, market reforms have played a key role in bringing about transformation, he opined.
Rashtriya e-Market Services Private Limited (ReMSL), a joint venture company of the Government of Karnataka and the NCDEX Spot Exchange Limited, has set up the online markets and that has been the game changer, he said and cited the example of how in the district of Tiptur, the online trading helped triple the price of copra increasing from Rs. 6,000 to 18,000 per quintal.
He spoke about Agricultural Marketing Reforms Committee set up by the Government to study all the aspects relating to the objectives of providing a barrier-free agricultural market system for the benefit of farmers and consumers and its report and recommendations along with a comprehensive road map and necessary interventions for undertaking the reforms in agricultural marketing in the State.
Having carefully considered the report and recommendations, the same has been adopted as Karnataka Agricultural Marketing Policy, 2013, he said adding the Government of Karnataka is embarking on an ambitious-reforms agenda for Agricultural Marketing through the implementation of this Policy.
He urged the young management students to consider the Agri-Business sector as a career option that is well paying, challenging as well as satisfying.
Vastrad spoke about the evolution of the Agri-Business sector and the government’s role in bringing about positive changes for the benefit of both farmers and consumers.
The authors of the book are two stalwarts with vast experience in both academia and industry. While Dr. Pingali Venugopal, Associate Director, XLRI, Centre for Global Management and Responsible Leadership, and Professor (Marketing), comes with more than three decades of significant research work in the Indian context, Ram Kaundinya, formerly Managing Director, Advanta India Ltd., and Chairman, Association of Biotech Led Enterprises – Agricultural Group (ABLE-AG), member of the Board of Directors of Axis Bank, comes with equal years of experience in the agrochemical & seed industries and banking sector. Ram Kaundinya also holds a faculty position and teaches Strategy, to the students of the MYRA School of Business.
According to the authors, the book is meant for policy-makers, managers and business students. However, the book makes for an easy and interesting read and is accessible to all concerned citizens. Its 220 pages draw on data to show the long distance that India has travelled since Independence. This book is a must read for ordinary citizens who realise that food security is at risk in the foreseeable future.
The programme began with invocation by MYRAcles Plavani and Kashish Vyas. Prof. Shalini R. Urs, Founder of MYRA, who welcomed, outlined the importance of agriculture sector. Prof. Rajiv Sinha, Dean, MYRA School of Business, proposed a vote of thanks.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday , September 24th, 2014
