Her parents work for daily wage to meet the educational expenses of their children and other needs of the family. But keeping aside all the problems in her household, Nethravathi K.A. emerged as the topper in M.A. in Kannada, for which she was awarded seven gold medals at the 29th convocation of Kuvempu University on Friday.

Her father, Annappa, works as a porter at coffee curing units in Chikkamagaluru, while her mother, Thangyamma, works as an agricultural labourer in her native village of Kuruvangi. Speaking to The Hindu, Annappa and Thangyamma expressed pride in their daughter’s achievement.

Mr. Nethravathi pursued M.A. at the IDSG College in Chikkamagaluru. “I was attentive in class. In-depth study of reference books helped me develop a comprehensive view of Kannada literature. It is possible to secure good marks with persistent hard work,” she said.

Other medal winners

Vimala R. from Bhadravathi, who secured three gold medals in mathematics, is working as a Grameen Dak Sevak with the Department of Posts in Channagiri taluk. She plans to take the civil service examinations.

Anusha H.V., also from Bhadravathi, bagged four gold medals in M.Sc in Biotechnology. She is planning to pursue Ph.D on herbal cure for cancer. Vimochana from Chitradurga, who got four gold medals in M.A. in Sociology, said she would establish a non-governmental organisation to bring semi-nomadic communities into the mainstream.

Ali Ahmed N., who hails from Seegebagi, a remote village near Bhadravathi, secured five gold medals in M.Sc in Chemistry. He is serving with a biotechnology firm in Bengaluru at present as a research associate and plans to pursue doctorate.

Priyanka T., who hails from Rangenahalli, another remote village, secured four gold medals in MBA. She is serving as manager in the HR department of a private firm in Bengaluru. “Along with academic performance, management students should attain proficiency in soft skills to land a good job,” she said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Staff Reporter / Shivamogga – February 16th, 2019

Hailing from Chikkamagaluru, Nethravathi is a student of IDSG Government College.

Shivamogga :

Poverty did not come in the way of this ‘golden girl’. Meet K A Nethravathi,  who bagged seven gold medals in MA Kannada at the 29th convocation of Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Bhadravati taluk, on Friday.

Hailing from Chikkamagaluru, Nethravathi is a student of IDSG Government College. Her father Annappa and mother Tangavva are both agricultural labourers and the trio are residents of  SC Colony at Kuravangi in Chikkamagaluru taluk. Nethravathi completed her schooling from Kuravangi government school and her pre-university from Chikkamagaluru Government PU College.Till her second PU, Nethravathi did not get distinction in her academics. She developed an interest in academics only after she joined IDSG College for her graduation. “I did well in my graduation examination and that gave me an opportunity to continue my higher education in Kannada. My teachers supported me and that pushed me to work hard,” she said.

Talking about his daughter’s achievement, Annappa said, “We (he and his wife) could not study. Our daughter should not struggle the way we struggled.”Nethravathi said, “I did well in the examination and expected high marks. But I never thought that I will emerge at the top.”

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Ramachandra V. Gunari / Express News Service / February 16th, 2019

Meghan H.K., a student of Class X in Vidya Vardhaka Sangha’s B.M. Sri Educational Institution in Kuvempunagar, has bagged the first rank in National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2018-19 in the State.

Meghan, who was also a student of Foundation Science and Technology programme offered by BASE coaching institute in Mysuru, secured 180 out of 200 to become first in State.

With a score of 94/100 in GMAT and 86/100 in SAT, Meghan also secured the second highest marks in both the tests and is the only student to have scored above 90 in Karnataka in GMAT.

NTSE is one of the oldest and prestigious national-level scholarship programmes conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

“Conducted at the secondary school level, the exam aims to identify and recognise students with high intellect and academic talent. The exam was introduced in 1963, with the objective of acknowledging intelligent students and nurturing their talent at a very young age. It is considered to be one of the toughest exams held across India at the high-school level,” said a press statement.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / News> States> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – February 15th, 2019

19th edition saw 614 teams participate in juniors and seniors categories

Chandana M R was the lone female participant from Mysuru district and was selected from a pool of 1,800 candidates under the Karnataka and Goa NCC Directorate after rigorous tests.

Mysuru :

It was a day of pride for tea vendor Rajendra Kumar when his daughter, a first-year diploma student, marched with the NCC contingent at the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Saturday.

Chandana M R was the lone female participant from Mysuru district and was selected from a pool of 1,800 candidates under the Karnataka and Goa NCC Directorate after rigorous tests. “It was a proud moment for me sitting in the humble tea shop to say that my daughter marched for the country at the Republic Day parade,” said Rajendra, who runs Vani Tiffins, a small tea shop near Kuppanna Park in the city.

Chandana’s mother Pushpalatha was elated as she spoke about her daughter. “To have my daughter march in the parade was a great moment for me,” she added. According to Pushpalatha, it was her daughter’s determination that helped her achieve this feat. “Last year too she tried, but she could not clear it. This year, she worked hard and she made it,” the proud mother said.

Speaking to TNIE from New Delhi, Chandana said, “It was beyond what I had even dreamt of. Many people were cheering as we marched, we all cried out of joy after the march past. To have marched along with the heroes in our armed forces is a great achievement for me.”

Chandana, who wants to become an army officer, said the opportunity has given her more courage to pursue her dreams. “Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman herself came to our camp and encouraged us. We also attended a tea party at the Army Chief’s house. We will also attend a dinner party with our President. All this has affirmed my dream to become an officer in the Army,” added Chandana.

Apart from Chandana, two youths — Dharma and Manja — from the city also marched with the NCC contingent in the Republic Day parade. After the state-level trials, nine girls were selected for the parade to represent state and Goa.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Ajith M S / Express News Service / January 27th, 2019