An anatomy professor has chosen a unique way of educating people about the need to donate bodies as well as ways to preserve them.
Dr N M Shama Sundar of JSS Medical College has preserved his mother’s body in the anatomy lab ever since she passed away five years ago. Now, he has preserved his sister’s body too. His sister, N M Nagamani (74), a
retired KSRTC employee, died some months ago, and her body now lies in an adjacent room. Sundar has used a method called plastination to preserve the bodies longer. Plastination is a technique of tissue preservation developed by Dr Gunther von Hagens in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1977.
Sundar, who is also secretary of the JSS Body Donation Association, said Nagamani and other members of his family had donated their bodies to research.
He said preserving the bodies also allowed his relatives settled abroad who could not come to India at the time of his mother’s death to later “see her”. One of Sundar’s brothers, who lives in Australia, flew down two months after the death and saw his mother’s body.
Murali Mohan, another of Sundar’s brothers and a retired deputy chief engineer at Kolar gold mines, said he visits the lab whenever he feels like seeing his mother and sister.
Six of Sundar’s nephews and nieces who live abroad could not make it when his mother died. They came after many months, he said.
The Brahmin family did not perform any death rites for the two bodies. “My mother was against religious rituals,” Sundar told Express.
He said the proximity of two bodies of close relatives does not affect his work in the lab. He said his gesture had inspired several others to pledge their bodies.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Vincent D’Souza / January 25th, 2015
Plant breeder and geneticist H. Shivanna was on Friday appointed vice-chancellor of the University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru. He is the first Dalit vice-chancellor of any agricultural university in the State.
A search committee had recommended three names, including that of Mr. Shivanna (62).
Mr. Shivanna will have a three-year term as vice-chancellor. At present, he is working as Dean of Agriculture in the UAS-B. He has already held important posts, such as research director and dean of post-graduate studies in UAS-B.
The post of the VC had been vacant since June 2014 after the retirement of the then vice-chancellor K. Narayana Gowda.
The UAS-B has jurisdiction over 10 districts: Kolar, Bëngaluru Urban and Rural, Chickballapur, Tumkur, Ramanagaram, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Mysore and Hassan.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by B.S. Satish Kumar /Bengaluru – January 24th, 2015
Litterateur Dr. Dejagow and danseuse Usha Datar were felicitated during ‘Bharatiya Nrutya Vaibhava’, a six-day dance fest organised by the KSGH Music University at Ganabharati in Kuvempunagar here yesterday as Music University VC Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar and University Registrar Prof. Y.S. Siddegowda look on. Picture right shows a scene from Yakshagana ‘Babruvahana Kalaga (Badaguthittu)’ by the women’s troupe of Gourishankara Samskrutika Pratishtana, Udupi.
Mysuru :
“The KSGH Music and Performing Arts University which is engaged in teaching and research, should get all help from the government in order to become a model University of its kind to the entire country,’ observed senior litterateur Dr. Dejagow.
He was speaking after inaugurating the ‘Bharatiya Nrutya Vaibhava’, a six-day dance fest organised by the KSGH Music University at Ganabharati Veene Seshanna Bhavan, Kuvempunagar in the city yesterday.
Stating that he is a serious music and dance enthusiast, Dejagow said that the art of dance has attained new dimensions with the passage of time.
Noting that Bharatanatyam form of dance has gained much popularity in South India, he observed that music, arts and art appreciation play a vital role in maintaining the health of the society.
Renowned danseuse Usha Datar in her address, complimented the University for organising the programme featuring both music and dance, especially at a time when the general perception is that music and dance forms are always at the opposite ends.
Regretting the declining number of those learning music and dance, especially the classical form of music, she said that music exams being hitherto conducted by the Higher Secondary Board, will now be conducted by the Music Varsity and suggested the Music Varsity to hold the exams in May instead of October, in the larger interest of students.
The University Registrar Prof. Y.S. Siddegowda highlighted the role of Dr. Dejagow in the setting up of Music Varsity in Mysuru and said that the University will think of naming its proposed extension block at Varakudu in the taluk after Dejagow.
Litterateur Dr. Dejagow and danseuse Usha Datar were felicitated on the occasion.
Music University VC Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar presided. Music Varsity Registrars and others were present.
Mary John and team from Kerala will perform ‘Mohiniattam’ dance at 5.30pm today (Dec.14), followed by an Odissi dance presentation by Udaykumar Shetty and team from Bengaluru at 7 pm.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Sunday , December 14th, 2014
Fifty years after graduating from the Mysore Medical College (MMC), the 1964 batch of the institution will be holding its alumni meet ‘Sammilana’ at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, JK Grounds on Dec. 12.
Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, Dr. D.Thimmaiah, Convenor of the Meet, said that the event would be inaugurated by former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University Prof. Dejagow at 10.30 am.
He stated that around 200 students had passed out from the College in 1964. While 30-40 of them had passed away, the rest had settled in various countries across the world. “We have contacted majority of our batch-mates and also trying to contact the rest,” he added.
The event will also feature a Guruvandana programme, during which the organisers will felicitate 10 teachers who had taught them during their days in the College. Dr. K.G. Das, Dr. Jeevendra Kumar, Dr. B. Mariappa, Dr. S. Ramaswamy, Dr. Y. B. Hegde, Dr. C.B. Murthy, Dr. Lakshmibai, Dr. C.D. Srinivas Murthy, Dr. Kannan and Dr. Latif will be felicitated on the occasion.
The organisers will felicitate Prof. Dejagow, who served as the VC of University of Mysore during 1964 when MMC was affiliated to the University. The event will also feature felicitation to 99-year-old Dr. Chandrashekar.
The event will be presided by Dr. B. Krishnamurthy, Dean and Director, MMC &RI. Dr. B.G. Sagar, Medical Superintendent, K.R. Hospital and Dr. Radhamani, Medical Superintendent, Cheluvamba Hospital will be the chief guests.
Alumni at Mahajana
SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, has organised its Alumni Association Annual Meet – 2014 at the College Quadrangle on Dec. 14 from 2 pm onwards, according to a press release from the college Principal.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Thursday , December 11th, 2014
The 1964 batch of Mysore Medical College felicitated its teachers and current administrators during its alumni meet held at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium at JK Grounds in city this morning. Seen in the picture are (sitting) K.R. Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. B.G. Sagar, MMC&RI Dean and Director B. Krishnamurthy, Dr. C.B. Murthy, University of Mysore former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dejagow, Dr. C.D. Srinivas Murthy, Cheluvamba Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Radhamani and others along with the alumni of MMC, who are seen standing behind the guests.
Mysuru:
Fifty years after graduating from the Mysore Medical College (MMC), the 1964 batch of the institution held its alumni meet ‘Sammilana’ at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium at JK Grounds in city this morning.
Around 40 members of the batch participated in the event inaugurated by former Vice- Chancellor of Mysore University Dr. Dejagow.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dejagow advised the doctors not to discriminate while treating patients. “People consider doctors as god as they can cure many diseases and give a new lease of life to the patients. It is important for a doctor to have a secular frame of mind,” he added.
Dejagow added that he had thought about starting Psychology Unit at the Medical College to help medical students and doctors understand human psychology as many diseases can be cured by talking to the patients.
He further said that his idea of starting an AYUSH Research Centre at the time when he was the Vice-Chancellor could not be implemented for various reasons and added that his recommendation for starting medical colleges at all districts of the State was also not considered by the then Chief Minister.
However, he expressed his happiness over the State Government considering starting medical colleges at all districts.
The organisers of the meet also held a Guruvandana programme during which they felicitated Dr. S. Ramaswamy, Dr. Y. B. Hegde, Dr. C.B. Murthy, Dr. Abdul Latif and Dr. C.D. Srinivas Murthy who taught them while they were medical students at the then Mysore Medical College (MMC). Dr. Dejagow was also felicitated.
The event was presided by Dr. B. Krishnamurthy, Dean and Director, MMC&RI. Dr. B.G. Sagar, Medical Superintendent, KR Hospital and Dr. Radhamani, Medical Superintendent, Cheluvamba Hospital were the chief guests. Convenors of the alumni meet Dr. D. Thimmaiah and Dr. P.H. Raghavendra Shetty were present on the occasion.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday , December 12th, 2014
Dr. S. Chandrashekar Shetty, former Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, is seen addressing the gathering at MAA Utsav in city this morning.
Mysuru :
As part of the two-day Mysore Medical College Alumni Association (MAA) Utsav-2014, the scientific session featuring lectures and discussion on various medical topics commenced this morning at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Hall in JK Grounds here.
The session was inaugurated by Dr. S. Chandrashekar Shetty, former Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Dr. Mohammed Ghouse Shariff, MAA President presided. Dr. M.A. Shekhar, Chairman, Scientific Committee, Dr. H.G. Manjunath, Co-Chairman and members of MAA were present on the occasion.
Senior Physician Dr. C.D. Sreenivasamurthy spoke on MAA oration, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Balakrishnegowda spoke on total knee replacement and Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Anand Subramanyam spoke on recent trends in Cardiac surgeries.
About 800 Alumni of MMC&RI are attending the two-day event.
The evening session will be inaugurated by Dr. T. Satishchandra, Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore.
City Police Commissioner Dr. M.A. Saleem and former MLC D. Madegowda will be the chief guests.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Saturday , December 13th, 2014
More research needed for language domain to expand: Prof. Hampana
Nadoja Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah is seen inaugurating the 10-day workshop at CIIL in city this morning as retd Professor of Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies Prof. Ramegowda, scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri, Senior Fellow at CIIL Prof. H.M. Maheshwaraiah, Workshop Asst. Director Prof. Neelagiri M. Talwar look
Mysuru :
“Supplemental research apart from creative writing is vital for expansion of a language domain,” opined Nadoja Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah (Hampana).
He was speaking after inaugurating a 10-day workshop “Study on Classical Kannada Literature” organised under the aegis of the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada at the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in city this morning.
Pointing out that scholarly talent will remain in one’s life until the last breath, Prof. Hampana stressed on the need for showing enthusiasm for carrying out literary research.
Maintaining that Kannada literature still has a long path to tread, he called for all efforts to enhance the richness of Kannada language through innovative ways.
Kannada scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri presided. Dr. M. Balakumar of CIIL, Mysuru and others were present.
Nearly 50 research scholars, Kannada teachers and students are taking part in the workshop, which concludes on Dec. 19.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Wednesday , December 10th, 2014
Sitting from left: Prof. K.R. Premleela Mallanna, retd. Sanskrit Professor, Dr. B. Nirmala, International Awardee and HoD of Hindi, Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysuru and Dr. C.G. Ushadevi, retd. Kannada Professor, who were honoured during the 14th Anniversary of Kadali Mahila Vedike yesterday, are seen with Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Manjula Manasa, Mahadeva Swamiji of Benakanahalli Mutt, Music University VC Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar and others
Mysuru :
Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat Kadali Mahila Vedike, Mysuru, celebrated its 14th Anniversary yesterday at Rajendra Bhavan in old JSS Hospital premises here.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru. Parameshwarappa, President, Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru, presided.
Dr. B. Nirmala, International Awardee and Head of the Department of Hindi, Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysuru, was conferred with Kadalishree award by Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar on behalf of the Vedike.
Also, Dr. C.G. Ushadevi, retd. Kannada Professor and Prof. K.R. Premleela Mallanna, retd. Sanskrit Professor, were felicitated on the occasion.
Books released: Two books — Shivaniruvudelli? (a poetry collection) and Niraase (Drama) — authored by C. Ankappa were released by litterateur Prof. Maleyuru Guruswamy.
Seminar: Later in the afternoon, a seminar on the topic ‘Women in present situation’ was also organised which was presided over by Dr. R. Indira, a retd. Professor, University of Mysore.
Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Manjula Manasa, Mahadeva Swamiji of Benakanahalli Mutt, Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat Mysuru Unit Presdient Go.Ru. Parameshwarappa, Vedike President M.A. Neelambika and others were present on the occasion.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday , December 09th, 2014
Asha Bhat with her parents at the felicitation function in Bhadravati on Sunday. ;— Photo: VAIDYA
Asha Bhat, the second runner-up at the finals of the Miss Diva Universe-2014, who proved that success in beauty pageants is not the hegemony of those born and brought up in metropolitan cititis, had been to her hometown Bhadravati on Sunday.
Representatives of various organisations had organised a programme to felicitate Ms. Bhat at the Nayana Convention Hall in Bhadravati.
Interacting with presspersons on the occasion, she said that with hard work and commitment, even girls from rural areas and mofussil centres could also succeed in beauty competitions.
Ms. Bhat is the daughter of Subrahmanya Bhat and Shyamala Bhat, who run a clinical laboratory at Bhadravati. She studied up to 10th standard at St. Charles School here and pursued her Pre-University Course at Alva’s College, Moodbidri. She is pursuing seventh semester of BE at R.V. College in Bangalore at present.
Ms. Bhat, who had enrolled for National Cadet Corps while studying PUC, was selected to participate in the Republic Day parade. She was also a member of the NCC delegation from SAARC nations that visited Sri Lanka. “The stint with NCC instilled confidence in me to face new challenges,” she said.
According to Ms. Bhatm, preparing for beauty pageants was a rigorous exercise. Balanced diet and regular fitness sessions were part of the peparations. There would be training sessions on mannerisms, etiquette and communication skills. “While in NCC, I used to enjoy participating in parades. The catwalk on ramp is all together a different experience. Initially, I experienced pain with high-heeled foot wears. It is essential to endure pain to taste success,” she said.
Ms. Bhat is proud of her traditional middle-class
background. “There is a wrong notion prevailing among a section of society that beauty pageants is all about glamour. My parents used to tell that emphasis should not be given for external appearance, but to keep the heart and soul unpolluted. Beautiful person is one who is compassionate and has firm belief in the path of righteousness,” she said.
Ms. Bhat has been selected to represent India in Miss Supranational 2014 competition to be held in Poland. No Indian has won the crown at Miss Supranational event so far. My immediate aim is to emerge victorious in the event and bring laurels to my nation,” she said.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Veerendra P.M. / Shimoga – October 27th, 2014
Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, has organised a function on Dec. 8 at 5 pm at Vivekananda Hall of Mahajana College in Jayalakshmipuram here to present Vanamali Seva award and Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti memorial award.
Prof. S. Settar, Historian and Senior Researcher will be conferred with Vanamali Seva award for the year 2014. He will receive a prize money of Rs. 25,000, an idol of Vanamali and a citation while Surendra Koulagi, Senior Sarvodaya worker, Melkote, will receive Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti Memorial award for the year 2014.
Dr. H. S. Gopala Rao, Senior Researcher, Bengaluru and Dr. Boregowda Chikkamarali, Lecturer, Vijaya First Grade College, Pandavapura will speak about the awardees. Suttur Seer Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion.
Profile: Prof. S. Settar was born in Hampasagara in 1935. He had his education in Mysuru, Dharwad and Cambridge Universities. He started his career as a Lecturer in Dharwad University. By his sheer hardwork and erudition, he soon became the Director of Indian Council of Historical Research and occupied the position of Director of Indira Gandhi National Art Centre of Southern Division. He has also served as the Chairman of Indian Council of Historical Research and at present he is serving as a Professor Emeritus in the Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Chair at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bengaluru. Prof. Settar has 27 works to his credit in the fields of Archaeology, Anthropology, Art, History, Philosophy and Epigraphy.
Surendra Koulagi: Surendra Koulagi was born in Dharwad district in 1934. From his childhood he was very much influenced by the freedom struggle. In 1954, he came in close contact of great Socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan in Bombay and later Koulagi became his personal secretary.
After few days, Koulagi along with likeminded friends, started a voluntary organisation – ‘Janapada Seva Trust’ in Melkote. Through this Trust he undertook many constructive programmes on Gandhian lines. He worked extensively for the welfare of the physically impaired by polio and for the upliftment of women.
A writer, well versed in Kannada, English and Hindi, Koulagi played a key role in organising the 29th All India Sarvodaya Conference in 1990 at Melkote.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday , December 05th, 2014
Deepika Padukone will be making a special visit to her school for a fund raiser event. Deepika was born and bought up in Bangalore and went to Sophia High School.The ace actor got approached by her school a month ago and the faculty requested her to be part of the event.
She had a brief conversation with the faculty where they shared details of the event. The school has organized a big scale event for fund raising which will go towards building a new wing in the school. The school will also be expanding and providing better facilities and amenities to students.
Deepika immediately confirmed her presence and requested her team to ensure her dates can be worked out as she was very keen to make time and visit her school. She has been in the middle of a busy schedule as she is shooting for Piku but she accommodated this on priority basis.
source: http://www.dnaindia.com / DNA / Home> Entertainment / Agency: DNA Webdesk / Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
Prof. T.T. Basavanagouda, Director, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru, is seen addressing the gathering. S. Prathibha, Research Officer, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru, Kumuda. B. Susheelappa, AEE and Writer, 110 KV Sub Station, Jog Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga district and Prof. C. G. Hussain Khan, Retired Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad are seen on the dias. Picture right shows a section of participants.
Mysuru :
A two-day National Seminar on ‘Tribal Education in India – A Special Focus on 50 Scheduled Tribe Communities in Karnataka’ organised by Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru began at Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) on Hunsur Road in city this morning.
The major theme of the workshop is ‘Socio-Economic and educational aspects of Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka.’ The seminar is being attended by Students, Research Scholars, Lecturers and Professors of Departments of Ancient History and Departments of Anthropology of various Universities.
The programme was inaugurated by Kumuda. B. Susheelappa, Assistant Executive Engineer and Writer, 110 KV Sub Station, Jog Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga district.
Kumuda, in her inaugural address said “Nowadays, most of the youth in India are following Western culture which is not a good sign. We should respect and follow our Indian culture rather than following the culture of Western countries.”
Prof. T.T. Basavanagouda, Director, Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysuru who presided over the function said, “There are 43 lakh tribal people in Karnataka, out of which 20 lakh tribals stay in forests.” He regretted that these tribal people are illiterate and uneducated. “There are various schemes and funds available from Central and State Governments for the welfare of Tribal people. But awareness has to be created among the tribal people to utilise these funds,” he added.
Prof. C. G. Hussain Khan, Retired Professor, Department of Anthropology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, in his keynote address said “Karnataka has 4.1% of the country’s scheduled tribes.” He regretted that most of the tribal children are malnourished. He also spoke about female foeticide and urged the government to take strict action against those who indulge in female foeticide. “Education is the most important social input for the economic development of any society. But low educational status of tribal community adversely affects the socio-economic condition of tribal people.” he added.
Valedictory function
The valedictory function will be held tomorrow at 4 pm at the same venue. Prof. T.T. Basavanagouda will preside and Prof. C. Basavaraju, Registrar, UoM will deliver valedictory address.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday , November 28th, 2014
