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Services at the doorstep

Business & Economy

Owning a home always comes with the huge responsibility of managing it. This involves fixing different problems that occur and at times, these issues seem never-ending. But with technological evolution, all these secondary services can be availed with just a click of a button.

There are a number of start-ups mushrooming in the City that provide Bengalureans the necessary secondary services online.

Electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, laundry…the anguish of not getting a serviceman at the required time can be put to rest now, as they are all just a click away.

‘Handy Fix’, an online venture that started in 2014, has become a trusted name in home repairs and offers electrical, plumbing and carpentry solutions.

The founder of the firm, Arvind Kumar, says, “I am from a hotel management background and have seen how hotels are maintained. Any complaints from the guest, a technician is called for and the problem is fixed within minutes. This gave me the idea to provide fast services at one’s doorstep.”

‘Handy Fix’ now has a team of professional and committed servicemen who are available at one’s convenience. “They are all trained professionals and the customers are happy with their services,” he explains. However, the service is provided within 10 km radius of Indiranagar as he points out, “We need more investors and once we get the funds, we will cover all parts of the City.”

The ever-piling laundry is yet another painful task. Providing a solution to this is ‘MyWash’. Launched in 2014, the firm picks up the laundry from one’s doorstep, dry cleans and irons it and drops it back to the customer’s house.

Says Raghu Bharat, the CEO and founder of the firm, “‘MyWash’ is a result of my personal experience. I could not get my dry cleaned clothes on time for a wedding. The laundry sector was inefficiently run and unorganised. I analysed the market and conceptualised the plan to help all those who face laundry troubles.”

One can download the Android app on their phone and with a large industrial set-up in the outskirts of the City, one can get their clean laundry within four days of time at an affordable price.

And it is not just these household services that are taking the online route. The parlours too are going mobile and offering the best of home services.

‘Bangalore Mobile Spa’, started in 2008, has many satisfied customers who are enjoying the services at home.

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The proprietor of the firm Rubina Guleria moved from London and found it hard to enjoy the after-effects of a spa due to the chaotic commute back home.

“The commute to and from the spa salons took away the pleasure of a spa. I wanted to change this and the result is a mobile spa,” she says.

It offers speciality treatment massages at the comfort of the client’s house without dirtying their furniture.

She explains, “Initially, the clients had a problem with our service as we had to use their beds for a massage. They would worry that their beds would get dirty and we had to fight this out. So now, we carry our own cots and beds. We are on par with all the good spas here and we cover all the areas in Bengaluru.”  With chaotic traffic in the City, these start-ups are a boon and provide efficient services at the comfort your cosy home.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Supplements> MetroLife / by Prajna GR / DHNS – November 04th, 2015

Preventing privatisation of water

Business & Economy, Green Initiatives / Environment, Inspiration/ Positive News and Features, Leaders

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Kshitij Urs has spent the past two decades reminding society and the government that water belongs to the people

With rivers dying and lakes becoming bowls of sewage, water is being prophesised as the centre of the next great power struggle.

Amidst grave concerns, Kshitij Urs has spent the past two decades reminding society and the government that water belongs to the people. “Water, to me, has historically been a source of power. Because of this, it is also a source of discrimination. If one were to look at urban deprivation, lack of access to water is as important as food or education,” he said.

Privatisation

The battle for water started in 2004 when he accessed a government agreement with an NGO to “manufacture consent” among the people on water privatisation.

“We realised that this was a new era of public participation where consensus was going to be manufactured. We needed a State-level mobilisation of opinion on the actual impact of the move,” said Mr. Urs who then co-founded the Campaign against Water Privatisation.

Through a sustained campaign that focussed on the commoditisation of water over three years, the State government backed off from the reform. However, the ‘war’ is far from won. “They have tried their hand at Hubbali and Mysuru where opposition to the move resulted in water coming back to the municipality…In Bengaluru, we are seeing privatisation in other forms, such as Unaccounted Flow of Water project, where operations of water supply is being given to private companies,” said Mr. Urs.

Since 2007, the organisation has transformed into People’s Campaign for Right to Water (PCRW), which strives for the protection of water bodies. Their legal action has seen encroachments on Sarakki lake being removed – a development that set off anti-encroachment drives on lakes across the city.

The advocacy by PCRW was also crucial for drafting of the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority Act, which will see all lakes coming under one body, he said.

Trained as a medical doctor, Mr. Urs’ interest in social justice and deprivation started in 1993 when he met two sisters — one 10 and another 12-year-old — while volunteering at an NGO. “They were diagnosed with HIV. Deprivation had pushed them from a slum in Banashankari to prostitution in Bombay…Nothing in my upbringing had prepared me for this,” he said.

The ‘awakening’ saw him delve into the social sector with a masters in development studies from London followed by a Ph.D from National Law School of India University in the water sector.

Projects working on

Democratisation of water sources

Empowering local communities to raise issues relating to lakes

Following up implementation of Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority Act

Suggestions to government

Understand social conservation of water

Involve local communities in managing water sources

Suggestions to citizens

Understand the importance of traditional wisdom to secure inter-generational rights of water

Demand protection of lakes, tanks

Get involved in policy making

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Mohit M. Rao / Bengaluru – October 27th, 2015

Boy from Bengaluru sets up hostel in old house

Business & Economy, Travel

Bengaluru :

The footloose too need a place to recoup and resume their journey. While stakeholders in tourist destinations have always seen in overnight stays only an opportunity to mint money, a backpackers’ hostel is coming up in Mysuru with a minimalist mission: keep that spark in wanderers alive.

The backpackers’ hostel is the brainchild of Bengalurean Hiren Sreenivasan, and is set for a November 1 launch. After graduating in mechanical engineering, Hiren decided he needed a break, packed his bags and moved to Goa to help a friend with his real estate business in 2013.

“A lot of my foreign backpacker friends had a hard time finding a hotel that would fit their tight budget. It made me think how tough it must be in my own state!” says Hiren, 25.

After working for two years with setting up backpackers’ hostels in Vagator, Panaji and Anjuna, Hiren returned to Bengaluru in 2015. “The traffic and fast life got to me so I travelled to Mysuru in July, looking for some solace. The hostel idea was at the back of my mind, but I had to find a place to start,” he recalls.

And he did. Walking around Mysuru, he stumbled into a massive abandoned house about 2km from Mysuru Palace, and built around the same time as its magnificent neighbour. “I stood outside and stared at it for a few minutes. It was perfect. The 16,000 sqft property amid greenery was going to be my backpackers’ haven.”

The excited young man found out from neighbours that the property belonged to Sahukar Siddanna Memorial Trust. “I managed to get in touch with the house owner, who was intrigued by my idea. He told me the house was lying vacant and I could do something worthwhile with it.”

The bungalow, though, was in bad condition, and needed to be completely restored. The sewage line had to be redone and toilets built. Hiren worked tirelessly on the house for four months, doing everything from buying furniture to adorning the walls with paintings.

Virtually from scratch, he’s come up with a backpacker hostel with 20 bunk beds that can accommodate 40 people. There are also four private rooms upstairs. Hiren tied up with Zostel, a chain of backpacker hostels across India who will launch the property for him.

“I’ve already had thousands of visitors calling up, excited about staying here. From their stories, I know this place will benefit many backpackers who absolutely love travelling and don’t want to spend too much hard saved money on expensive hotels,” Hiren asserts.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Bengaluru / by Aditi Sequeira, TNN / October 26th, 2015

City Rly. Station gets automated ticket vending machines

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Mysuru :

Now passengers will not have to stand in long queues for the tickets at the City Railway Station. The South Western Railway (SWR), in an effort to ease ticket purchase, launched the Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) at the Railway Station this morning.

The machines were commissioned by SWR DRM Rajkumar Lal at the entrance of Railway Station in the presence of SWR Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Anil Kumar.

The AVTMs, which are introduced for the first time in Karnataka, works on smart card which is made available at the ticket booking counters. A total of five machines are installed at the City Railway Station. While three machines are installed at the main entrance, the other two are installed at the back entrance (CFTRI gate). Passengers can top-up the smart cards in multiple of Rs. 50 to a maximum of Rs. 5,000. Initially, passengers have to pay Rs. 70 (Rs. 50 towards security deposit and Rs. 20 towards ticket value).

Passengers can purchase unreserved and platform tickets and also renew season tickets through smart cards.

Smart cards come with a one year warranty after which it can be renewed. The security deposit is refundable after deducting Rs. 10 in case a passenger decides to return the smart card.

The operation of ATVM facility is similar to that of Bank ATMs and for the benefit of the public the display is made available in Kannada, Hindi and English languages.

This apart, the much awaited e-toilet, battery operated vehicles for senior citizens and electrically operated laundry facilities will be launched on Nov.3, according to the South Western Railway authorities.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday ,October 27th, 2015

German honour for V K Nayak

Business & Economy, Science & Technology, World Opinion

Mangaluru :

V K Nayak, managing director of CNC Ball Screws and Bearing Co Pvt Ltd, was felicitated for being a good corporate citizen. Karl Neff of Neff Gewinderiebe Gmbh, Stuttgart Germany, presented the award to Nayak at MOTEK 2015, an automation trade fair held in Germany.

The award, in the form of a miniature Tata Nano car, was given to him, for his contribution to the welfare of his workmen in his industry at Mangaluru. It may be recalled that Nayak gifted Nano cars to his factory employees in March 2015.

Hartmut Wandell, managing director, NEFF, and Esther Leib, sales and marketing executive, were present on this occasion.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mangaluru / TNN / October 24th, 2015

Hubballi youngster gets patent for three products

Business & Economy, Inspiration/ Positive News and Features, Records, All, Science & Technology, World Opinion

Hubballi  :

When Anup Vijapur, 26, was in his final year of mechanical engineering studies, he received three job offers. However, hepatitis affected his progress. He had to attend the examination, carrying a glucose bottle. He failed in one subject, but fortunately cleared it after applying for revaluation.

When Anup failed in the exam, it was Nanopix CEO Sasisekar Krish who recruited him and encouraged him to develop his innovative ideas into products. Thus started Anup’s success story. He now heads the innovation department of Nanopix, a startup. Anup aimed at social entrepreneurship when he was in college. Now he is realizing his dreams, emerging as an innovator to simplify the lives of farmers.

Recently, the youngster got three patents for his innovation. These innovations pertain to grading of cashew nuts. While a normal grading machine can probably classify cashew nut into three qualities, Anup three patents are more than a notch better. With his technology of installation of camera, pick and place mechanism for irregular object and conveyor and grading machine, one can classify cashew nuts into seven categories.

Though Anup pursued BE (mechanical) at Proudhadeveraya Institute of Technology, Hospet, he is well versed in computers and technology. Speaking to TOI, Anup said that he got opportunity to materialize his ideas at Nanopix. He has special words of gratitude towards Krish. “We have already got three international patents for our products. If we get all applications approved, it will be a pride for our company and a tier-2 city like Hubballi,” he said.

There is more in store as his 28 applications are waiting for patent. Anup said that he developing a technology to read the face of drivers. “To prevent road accidents, we are developing a camera that can recognize facial expressions of drivers. If the driver is sleepy, it will warn him immediately. If the vehicle is connected with some networks, corporations or companies, it will alert their control room so that the backend can intervene and avoid possible accidents,” he said.

Pramod Tonapi, public relation officer at Nanopix, said that Anup’s innovation has given a boost to the startup. “He is very passionate about science and even teaches engineering students at a private study centre during his leisure time. His innovations are going to change the food processing industry in the coming days. Because of his innovation, we have been able to apply for patent for 28 more products,” he said.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Times of India / News Home> City> Hubballi / by Sangamesh Menasinakai, TNN / October 21st, 2015

Remembering legendary M. Veerappa and his iconic Mysore toys

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy
1) Self-potrait of Smt. and Sri M.Veerappa. 2) Veerappa’s grandson Sanjay with his wife Sowmya and his uncle M.V. Subramanya.
1) Self-potrait of Smt. and Sri M.Veerappa. 2) Veerappa’s grandson Sanjay with his wife Sowmya and his uncle M.V. Subramanya.

Last month I went to a friend in Vontikoppal on some personal errand. Ah! He was overjoyed. It was a Sunday and wanted to host a pure vegetarian Madhva lunch served seated on a low bench, food served on a banana leaf…

Since it was lunch time I agreed more to make my friend happy than to satiate my gourmet taste. However, as we got down from the car, my friend mentioned of an interesting house nearby on the same road that he would like to show me. That was how we forgot about the Madhva Bhavan lunch and moved to a house eponymously named ‘Chitralaya,’ a sort of art gallery with mementoes in memory or in honour of a patriarch of the family who was also a well-known artist — painter, sculptor, craftsman — M. Veerappa, the man behind the famous Mysore Toys. He is also known as the first person, nay artist, to paint pictures, both water colours and oil on canvas, based on subjects from Vachana Sahitya of Saint Basavanna.

I was told M. Veerappa (1901-1969) lived here in his house which was demolished and a new one was built with the name ‘Chitralaya’ by his grandson Sanjay, an industrialist who is the son of Veerappa’s second son Gowrishankar. Apparently in partition, Gowrishankar must have inherited the property and now his son Sanjay.

M. Veerappa was one of the five sons and three daughter of his parents Muddappa and Gangamma, running a provision store at Hosur, border of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, near Bengaluru. Though there was no history of anyone in the family having artistic talent, Veerappa was seen painting pictures from the books he was reading as a student. While none in the family, including his parents, took Veerappa’s interest in painting seriously, interestingly, it was a journalist who noticed the boy’s talent and decided to help him in his passion.

Reading about this incident from a booklet given to me by Sanjay, I was delighted for two reasons. After all, I too am a journalist and more importantly the name of the newspaper of which the journalist Y. Virupakshiah was the editor was ‘Mysore Star’ since defunct. I think this city Mysuru can’t resonate to its people without a newspaper bearing the name ‘star,’ so we have now a ‘Star of Mysore’ newspaper since 1978! Pardon me if I sound immodest !!

This Virupakshiah of a journalist-relative had gone to Hosur for a wedding where he saw the works of this young boy and was impressed. He urged Veerappa’s parents to send the boy with him to Mysore to school him properly in arts. He was admitted to Chamaraja Technical Institute (CTI) on Sayyaji Rao Road, now known as Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA). Rest was history. Veerappa never looked back thereafter. Wonder, how one noble gesture on the part of a journalist changed the course of life of an individual.

Once again it was another noble gesture on the part of a Judge, G. Paramashivaiah, that enabled Veerappa to further his studies in art and sculpture at the famous JJ School of Arts, Bombay. Veerappa must be a lucky person to get help in his early life in this manner. Rightly it is said luck is when opportunity meets preparation. He had the preparation (talent) and got the opportunity, thanks to noble persons like Y. Virupakshiah and G. Paramashivaiah. And luck smiled on him.

Veerappa later joins CTI as a teaching faculty and heads the Fine Arts Section, becoming the Assistant Superintendent. He was also running a toy manufacturing unit which became famous as Mysore Toys. He had also gone to Japan sponsored by Government of India for training in packaging.

I learn that M.S. Nanjunda Rao, who established Mysore Chitrakala Parishat, now Karntaka Chiktrakala Parishat, in Bengaluru, was the student of M. Veerappa. Two of his sons, Praful Chandra, an octogenarian, was carrying the tradition of Mysore Toys till recently while his brother Shivanna set up his own unit known as ‘Wood Life’ which made a name for itself.

Other children pursued different vocations but one of his grandsons, as I mentioned earlier, Sanjay Gowrishankar, an industrialist, has set up a mini museum-gallery of Veerappa’s works in his house ‘Chitralaya.’ Worth visiting by those who have an interest in fine arts and crafts. I was immensely happy to have visited this gallery-cum-house, a sort of two-in-one-house!

While leaving the gallery, I expressed my appreciation for taking so much trouble and providing so much space in his living house to show-case the works of his grandfather and commemorate his memory. Sanjay Gowrishankar said ‘thank you’ and a modest man he is, he added: “But I must admit it is because of my wife Sowmya’s dedication and passion that we are able to present the gallery at its visual best with cleanliness.”

By now it was past 2 0’ clock and the aroma of a Madhva meal was seducing us!

e-mail: kbg@starofmysore.com

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Abracadabra…..Abracadabra / October 19th, 2015

Best from waste

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Inspiration/ Positive News and Features

Recycled art

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These days, people can’t wait to leave the nest and all its comforts. But Aditi Mahajan says that she can’t imagine not seeing her mother, Sunila Mahajan, for even a day. They spend hours together, bonding over arts and crafts, and this unique relationship is reflected in their start-up, ‘Dots to Lines’.

Started earlier this year, ‘Dots to Lines’ is a creative platform where the two share their trade secrets with their customers in the most colourful and exquisite manner. From home decor to accessories and stationery, they hand make them all with much patience and dedication.

Aditi gave up her career as a children’s educator to take a gamble on this venture. Sunila, however, has always had an artistic bend and spends a major part of her time working on crafts or teaching them.

Talking about how the idea to start this came about, Aditi explains, “We are into handcrafted products and a large part of our items are made from MDF or recycled wood. It all began when we ended up with some wooden scraps at home. Instead of disposing of them, my mother suggested we make something out of them. So we got them cut in various shapes — cats, bunnies, fish, butterflies — and turned them into keyrings. Usually, people make keyrings small but we decided to make them a little bulky and different. When my friends saw this, they loved them and suggested we make something more.”

There is a story behind how each of their products came about. “A cousin was getting married so we designed a tray for the couple. It became a hit and more people wanted it!” says Aditi. The accessory line walked in because of popular demand. “When people noticed our work, they began asking us to make jewellery.

We didn’t find a reason not to, so now we work on pendants, necklaces, earrings and more,” she adds.  Selling mainly on online portals and at various flea markets and ‘santhes’, the two have a range of products to display — fridge magnets, photo frames and more.

“I love to collect photo frames so we thought we’d make some of them. Since everything is handmade, it’s a problem to replicate an item, but we try our best. When there’s a sale coming up, we make sure to craft at least 20 items per day. But making things in bulk is hard…” says Aditi.

Why did they name it ‘Dots to Lines’? “Multiple dots put together make a line, which in turn makes a pattern and then a design. And unique designs is what keeps us going,” she explains. All their works are bright and colourful because they believe that “they make for a brighter and happier day”.  For more details, please visit their Facebook page www.facebo­ok.com/dots2lines.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Supplements> MetroLife / by Ananya Revanna, Bengaluru / DHNS – October 08th, 2015

Passions: Bringing ethnicity home

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy
The ethnic connect Roshni Puthukudy
The ethnic connect Roshni Puthukudy

Roshni Puthukudy started EthniChic to reach out to the modern Indian woman who is fashionable yet connected to her roots

A civil engineer by training with a degree in financial management, city-based Roshni Puthukudy, is a Malayalee who grew up in nine different states, thanks to her defence background. It was during these years that she was exposed to various art forms and her passion for crafting took root. However, it was only when she took a break from her corporate life in 2014 that she decided to do something more serious with her oodles of creativity.

Roshni decided to answer her calling to be a crafter while on vacation in her hometown. “While dusting out old school books and papers, I found a preserved file which contained all my childhood paintings and drawings. That visual inspired me to take up my long lost passion. I started attending art classes where they specifically taught traditional art forms. I would accompany my son to his drawing classes as well. I started learning new techniques through YouTube videos. And then it was all about experimenting. I am blessed to have the support and encouragement of my husband and kids. When things started falling in place and I found my products saleable, EthniChic was born,” she recalls.

Reaching out to the modern Indian woman who is fashionable yet connected to her roots, EthniChic is an initiative that brings Indian ethnicity to one’s home, in the form of home décor, accessories, and apparels that are hand painted or decoupaged. Roshni’s products range from jewellery boxes, trays, votive stands, khullads, hand mirrors, lamp shades and palm leaf fans to bangles, neck pieces, earrings and much more. She also hand paints saris, skirts, jumpsuits, kurtas, waistcoats and dresses. “Each piece of art is crafted with utmost care and passion. I still don’t like calling it a business because for me it feels like meditation,” says Roshni. Prepping up for her journey as an entrepreneur was interesting. “The biggest challenge was to take the risk and see if my idea would work. Then, I had to understand what customers really want. I did at least six to eight months of research and exhibition hoping to understand how and what works. I’ve tried out various products in the first six months of setting up before I finally arrived at the current product line. I attended various training programmes on Indian art forms to learn with a deeper sense.”

Of her challenges so far, she says: “Time is the biggest challenge. Then there’s tons of competition in the market so much so that handmade items are often not given their due. Also, since it takes lot of time and effort to hand paint/hand craft things, they are slightly costlier than the mass produced/printed items, and therefore our market is not as large.”

While plans to expand her business are in the pipeline, she says: “I keep trying new products regularly. I started with hand painted apparels and then moved on to home decor and accessories. I love to innovate. There is always a quench to try out new things to keep myself active creatively.”

(This column features people who have veered off the beaten track)

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Neeti Sarkar /Bengaluru – October 13th, 2015

BAI confers “Builder of the Year” and “Project of the Year” Awards

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City-based builder P. Nithyanand (left), who was conferred ‘Project of the Year’ award and A.S. Yoganarasimha of Sharp Engineers, who received ‘Builder of the Year’ award during the Builders Day-2015 function organised by Builders Association of India (BAI), Mysuru Centre, at Kalamandira last evening, are seen with (standing from left) BAI Mysuru Centre Chairman M.S. Ramprasad, Builders’ Day Convenor M.S. Nandakumar, Industrialist Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy, BAI State Chairman A.R. Ravindra Bhat and BAI Mysuru Centre Hon. Secretary J.V.R. Naidhruva. Picture right shows noted dancers Nirupama-Rajendra and troupe of Abhinava Dance Company, Bengaluru, presenting a scintillating cultural programme ‘Rang’ on the occasion.
City-based builder P. Nithyanand (left), who was conferred ‘Project of the Year’ award and A.S. Yoganarasimha of Sharp Engineers, who received ‘Builder of the Year’ award during the Builders Day-2015 function organised by Builders Association of India (BAI), Mysuru Centre, at Kalamandira last evening, are seen with (standing from left) BAI Mysuru Centre Chairman M.S. Ramprasad, Builders’ Day Convenor M.S. Nandakumar, Industrialist Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy, BAI State Chairman A.R. Ravindra Bhat and BAI Mysuru Centre Hon. Secretary J.V.R. Naidhruva. Picture right shows noted dancers Nirupama-Rajendra and troupe of Abhinava Dance Company, Bengaluru, presenting a scintillating cultural programme ‘Rang’ on the occasion.

Mysuru :

Marking the Builders Day-2015, the Builders Association of India (BAI), Mysuru Centre, conferred ‘Builder of the Year’ award to city builder A.S. Yoganarasimha, proprietor of Sharp Engineers and ‘Project of the Year’ award to builder and promoter P. Nithyananda of Nithyotsava Convention Hall, at a function held at Kalamandira in city last evening.

Speaking after receiving the award, builder Yoganarasimha said that he was ever grateful to his parents for always supporting him in his endeavours.

Expressing his gratitude to his guru and city’s well-known architect M.S. Vijayashankar for guiding him on discipline, commitment and honesty, Yoganarasimha recalled the support extended by BAI Mysuru Centre to the staff of his company over the years.

Industrialist Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy, BAI State Chairman A.R. Ravindra Bhat, Mysuru Centre Chairman M.S. Ramprasad, Hon. Secretary J.V.R. Naidhruva, Event Convenor M.S. Nandakumar and others were present at the programme which also marked the inauguration of year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations of BAI.

The programme was followed by a cultural event titled ‘Rang’, celebrating colour, culture and creativity, an enchanting evening of dance by Nirupama and Rajendra troupe of Abhinava Dance Company in Bengaluru. Endowed with brilliant talent and stage presence, appropriate expressions, timing and razor sharp precession in synchronisation, the couple’s performance was truly a connoisseur’s delight.

‘Rang’ took the audience into an enchanting world of Indian traditional and contemporary sequence, providing a spectacular view of creativity through exquisite thematic compositions, soulful music, period costumes combined with unique artistry.

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