Monthly Archives: February 2014

Rotary midtown sports award presentation tomorrow

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Mysore :

Rotary Mysore Midtown has organised a programme at Rotary Centre, JLB Road, tomorrow at 7 pm to presentation Rotary Midtown Sports Award-2014 to C.S. Amaranath, a Police Constable and an International Athlete.

Former Mayor N. Prakash will present the award.

About C.S. Amaranath: An International Athlete from the Police Department, C.S. Amarnath was born on July 15, 1969, as a third son to late. S. Subbanna and Gowramma couple, residing atop Chamundi Hill. Starting from his school days, along with education, he perused his passion for sports and participated in College, University and Open tournaments and won several prizes.

Amarnath joined Police Department in 1993 as a Constable and has served in various Police Stations in city and presently working in the Bomb Detection Squad. Since joining the Department till date, Amarnath has participated in many State and City-level Department Sports Meets and brought laurels by winning gold, silver and bronze medals. During the City Police Sports Meet in 2011, he ran 100 mts. race in 12.31 seconds and got the title ‘Sprint King.’

In 2012, he became the member of Mysore District Masters Athletic Club and since then has participated in numerous State, National and International Athletic Championships and won many awards.

He is also a Handball player and has participated in State, National and Dasara Handball tournaments. He has won 12 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals participating in State Masters Athletic Championship from 2007-2012; 2 bronze and 1 silver medal in the 28th Natl. Masters Athletic Meet, Jaipur.

He was runner in the team which ran with the Queens Baton (Torch) which came to Mysore before the 2010 CWG held at Delhi; In 2010, he participated in 31st Masters Athletic Meet held at Chennai and won bronze. In 2010, Amarnath represented India in the 16th Asian Masters Athletic Meet held at Kuala Lumpur and won gold in relay; In 2012, participated in 33rd Masters Athletic Meet in Bangalore and won silver in 4 X 100 relay; In 2012, represented country in the 26th Open Athletic Championship held at Sri Lanka in 100 mts., 200 mts. and long jump. He has the support of International Athlete M.P. Chandrashekar, Senior and Junior Police officers of his Dept., his elder brother C.S. Vishwanath, sister-in-law Pankaja and wife Shailasri.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / February 18th, 2014

‘ I will strive to uphold the interest of Anglo Indians’ , says MLA Vinisha Nero

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(from left): Former President of the Anglo Indian Association-Mysore, Richard Sherwood, Association President Henry Dove, Anglo Indian MLA Vinisha Nero, Association Secretary G.A. Edwards and Lawrence Nero at a function held at St. Philomena’s High School in city on Sunday.
(from left): Former President of the Anglo Indian Association-Mysore, Richard Sherwood, Association President Henry Dove, Anglo Indian MLA Vinisha Nero, Association Secretary G.A. Edwards and Lawrence Nero at a function held at St. Philomena’s High School in city on Sunday.

Mysore :

“I will strive to uphold the interests of the community, work from the grassroot level, represent the community with their problems and uphold the culture of the community,” said Vinisha Nero, the newly-nominated Anglo Indian MLA here on Sunday.

Speaking at a programme organised by The All India Anglo Indian Association-Mysore Branch, at St. Philomena’s High School here, she said that having been brought up with middle class values had helped her to understand the importance of education, respect for elders, integrity and hard work.

Stating that a helpful nature and high aspirations were her fortitude, she added that she was humbled and honoured to accept this position, to serve the Anglo-Indian community and further contribute to the greatness of the State and the country.

Vinisha called upon the youth to respect elders as they were the guiding force behind them and also asked them not to get tired of working and learning as it takes them to greater heights.

She also called upon every one to give respect to their mother tongue and other languages too.

Henry Dove, President, All India Anglo Indian Association Mysore Branch, speaking to Star of Mysore, said that Vinisha Nero had an experience of 31 years in the Administrative field from small beginnings, worked hard and progressed in her career.

He further said that Vinisha had worked in top MNCs like Microsoft, Cisco, Capital One, Clutch Group, besides personally managing the visit of Bill Gates during his visit to Bangalore and added that her job had given her experience in dealing with people at all levels, solving problems, being a team player and a facilitator.

Former President of the Association, Richard Sherwood, said that Vinisha has served in various positions in The All India Anglo Indian Association and the Boards of Managements of various prestigious educational institutions.

Secretary of the Association G.A. Edwards, Lawrence Nero (husband of Vinisha Nero) and other committee members were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / February 18th, 2014

Samskruthi-Women Sphere formed in city

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A group photo of Samskruthi-Women Sphere members with the guests during the inaugural function.
A group photo of Samskruthi-Women Sphere members with the guests during the inaugural function.

Mysore :

Indian women are thought to be home-makers, care-takers, responsible for the family and children, but they are never seen as leaders, change-makers, or the drivers of economic engine. It is time for the Indian women to emerge from the shadow and make a mark for themselves.

Samskruthi-Women Sphere, an organisation formed by 20 like-minded women to bring a change in society, was inaugurated at a function held at The Quorum Hotel in city on Feb.12. Their motto is to do service, women empowerment, motivate women in business and self employment. After the inauguration, the organisation enrolled 217 members. The organisation helps women entrepreneurs by conducting exhibitions and displaying their products in public; contact rural women who manufacture in small groups and help them by giving place in the exhibitions; conduct programmes for the professional up-gradation of women. It also intends to serve mentally challenged children and promote education for girl child in rural areas.

On the eve of the inauguration, Samskruthi-Women Sphere adopted a specially abled child ‘Aishwarya,’ from ‘Swasahaya Samuchaya,’ who lost her father and whose mother is unemployed.

Samskruthi-Women Sphere is a non-aided organisation. Women who are interested to join hands with this organisation may contact President Sridevi S. Bhoopalam on Mob: 98452-32269; Secretary Nanda Lokesh on Mob: 98448-45028 or Treasurer Archana Basavaraj on Mob: 94801-90666.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / February 18th, 2014

Legendary vocalist R. K. Srikantan no more

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Bangalore :

Legendary Karnatak vocalist R.K. Srikantan passed away at a private hospital in Seshadripuram yesterday night. He was 94.

His son R.K. Kumar said that Srikantan was admitted to the hospital on Friday due to congestion in the lungs and low blood pressure which further deteriorated his condition. He passed away yesterday night at 9 pm, he added.

He leaves behind his wife, two sons and five daughters. The singer had gone to Hyderabad to give a performance about 15 days ago and had developed complications, including lung infection soon after his return.

On Jan. 14, the doyen turned 94 and his birthday celebrations had seen the release of a biography, “Voice of a Generation.”

Born to Rudrapatna Krishna Shastry and Sannakka on Jan.14, 1920, at Rudrapatna in Hassan, Srikantan lost his mother when he was two-years-old. His father brought him up and trained him in Karnatak music and most of his early training happened on the banks of River Cauvery. His performance was a must at all functions of the Wadiyar Kings. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar was his fan. He was decorated with over 50 National and State awards, including the Padma Bhushan (1995) and Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Akademy award (1981). Srikantan, on Sept. 3, 2013 was presented with Chembai Swamy Puraskaram by legendary singer K. J. Yesudas.

His daughter Ratnamala Prakash is an accomplished Sugama Sangeetha singer. He has set to tune poems of litterateurs Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, Kuvempu, Adiga, P.T. Narasimhachar, Kuvempu, Da. Ra. Bendre and DVG; and several vachanas.

Describing Srikantan as a legend, vocalist R.K. Padmanabha said: “Even at the ripe age of 94, he was able to give concerts. He was a perfect vocalist and a great sadhaka.”

The funeral will be held today.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / February 18th, 2014

Satya Nadella, Manipal University alumni named 3rd Microsoft CEO

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Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella

Bringing great pride to India, Hyderabad born Satya Nadella has been selected as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Microsoft Corporation. Having worked at Microsoft for 22 years, the 46-year old Nadella is the third leader of the software magnet, after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Although without the clichéd pedigree of IIT/IIM, Nadella has risen to great heights following his graduation in Engineering from Manipal University.

‘Satya is a proven leader with hard-core engineering skills, business vision and the ability to bring people together,’ Gates said in a statement.

Professors at Manipal University Tuesday voiced happiness at alumnus Satya Nadella being named the new Microsoft chief and remembered him as a quiet student with a keen eye for detail.

Vinod V. Thomas, his teacher at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), remembered Nadella as a “sincere, quiet student in his college days who earned his degree in first class with distinction”.

“It is a great moment which makes every MITians proud..” said Thomas, now the MIT director.

The university rejoiced at the new responsibility for Nadella, who was part of the 1988 batch in Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication, terming it a great day for the university.

“Yes, it is a great day for Manipal University. Every single student, past and present will cherish this glorious moment. Satya’s great achievement has done Manipal Institute of Technology and Manipal University proud,” said Chancellor Ramdas M. Pai.

“This is the biggest event for Manipal University. Over the last three months, when his name was shortlisted for the job, we have been hoping and praying that Satya would get the job. Today is a red letter day in the history of Manipal University,” Pai said, according to a varsity statement.

School of Information Sciences director Harishchandra Hebbar, who taught digital electronics to Nadella, said: “As a student he had a keen eye for details. He would always want to know the how and why of everything that was being taught in the class. He never would take the next step without fully knowing the step he has already taken.”

After completing his BE here at MIT, Nadella went to the US and completed his master’s degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago. He has been with Microsoft for 22 years.

source: http://www.indiatoday.intoday.in / IndiaToday.inEducation / Home> New>Story / India Today Online / New Delhi / February 05th, 2014

Biocon and US-based Baxter open research centre in Bangalore

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The centre will engage in a wide range of R&D activities centred on product and analytical development and preclinical evaluation in parenteral nutrition and renal therapy.

Syngene , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biocon Ltd and a contract research organisation, and Baxter International Inc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, have established the Baxter Global Research Center (BGRC) at Syngene, in Bangalore.

BGRC at Syngene is a part of Baxter’s global strategy of building R&D collaborations with strategic partners. This collaboration will support Baxter in the R&D of medical products and devices to serve patients both in India and around the world.

A team of over 100 multidisciplinary Syngene scientists will be based at this dedicated centre in Biocon Park, Bangalore. The Syngene team, working closely with Baxter scientists, will engage in a wide range of R&D activities centred on product and analytical development and preclinical evaluation in parenteral nutrition and renal therapy.

Jean-Luc Butel, Corporate Vice President & President – International, Baxter, said, “Baxter is pleased to be part of the opening of this Syngene facility dedicated to providing Baxter with technical and scientific capabilities that will augment our own internal resources. Baxter is committed to helping save and sustain patients’ lives worldwide, and innovation is the driver of success in this area.”

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw , Chairperson, Biocon, stated, “Biocon is pleased to partner with Baxter through its research services arm, Syngene. We share a common vision with Baxter, focused on developing pharmaceutical products that advance patient care worldwide and this new research centre will be a significant step towards enabling that objective.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Peter Bains, Director, Syngene International Limited, said, “The scale and scope of activities signal the strategic nature of the collaboration and also reflect Syngene’s capabilities to offer broad based complimentary integrated development services. We look forward to working closely with Baxter’s scientists to support advancing their R&D goals.”

source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> B2B Connect> B2B Chemicals> News on Chemical Industry / A Commercial Feature – Special on Chemicals / B2B Bureau – Bangalore, February 05th, 2014

Now, work out at Ulsoor lake

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Ulsoor residents and police personnel using the open air gym at Ulsoor Lake in Bangalore on Wednesday. — Photo: Sampath Kumar G.P./ The Hindu
Ulsoor residents and police personnel using the open air gym at Ulsoor Lake in Bangalore on Wednesday. — Photo: Sampath Kumar G.P./ The Hindu

Inauguration of gym marked by controversy over poster

The park adjoining Ulsoor Lake, popular among walkers and laughter clubs, is now an open air gymnasium. On Wednesday, the gymnasium, which sports the latest equipment, was inaugurated.

The project was jointly undertaken by the Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the Halasuru Lake Residents Welfare Association and realty group RMZ Corp. This is the fifth such outdoor gym in the city.

Imported from Turkey, the equipment in the gym cost over Rs. 20 lakh. It was inaugurated by Rajeev Gowda, Professor of Economics and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Mr. Gowda said, “These projects show contribution and commitment to fitness and exercise which is much needed in today’s society.”

Enthused Ulsoor residents feel the project would bring people together and would be of help to senior citizens. “Senior citizens would prefer to exercise out in the open rather than in a gym. Also, we want people from all walks of life to come together and utilise this facility,” said Deepak Khatri, a resident of Ulsoor.

Meanwhile, the inauguration saw some tense moments when some political activists, who identified themselves as supporters of area MLA R. Roshan Baig tore down some posters put up by organisers. They claimed that the fact that Mr. Baig’s picture was not on the poster, which featured Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, had angered him and his supporters. Another allegation was that the posters featured the logo of RMZ prominently, while the BBMP logo was either too small or absent.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities / by Staff Reporter / Bangalore – February 06th, 2014

Bangalore’s rose exports bloom ahead of Valentine’s Day

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Roses are grown on nearly 250 hectares in and around Bangalore, while the daily production is around 15 lakh stems./ Photo: Bhagya Prakash K. / The Hindu
Roses are grown on nearly 250 hectares in and around Bangalore, while the daily production is around 15 lakh stems./ Photo: Bhagya Prakash K. / The Hindu

Around five million roses are expected to be exported from Bangalore

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, nearly five million roses are expected to be exported from Bangalore, which produces the best varieties in India.

C.G. Nagaraju, managing director, International Flower Auction Bangalore (IFAB) Ltd., told reporters here on Wednesday that roses were grown on nearly 250 hectares in and around Bangalore, while the daily production was around 15 lakh stems. The varieties that are in demand are ‘Taj Mahal’, ‘Grand Gala’ and ‘First Red’.

He said while roses did not have a market all round the year, they were in demand on certain days, such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. “This year, due to harsh weather in Europe, we expect increased exports of long-stemmed roses. The increase is likely to be between 20 to 25 per cent from last year when four million stems were exported,” he said.

Major exports are made to European countries, Gulf countries, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Increased exports are also being attributed to the Valentine’s Day weekend.

Mr. Nagaraju said that even locally, the sale of roses had picked up. With the wedding season a month away, the sale of roses was likely to see an increase. During Valentine’s Day, 25 lakh long-stemmed roses are expected to be sold locally.

V. Jhansi Lakshmi, vice-president of the South India Floriculture Association, said the floriculture industry would grow with good support from both the Union and State governments by having a single window system for the export of flowers. Customs and phytosanitation should be under a single window, and airfreight rates must be subsidises and import duties exempted, she said.

IFAB’s executive member M. Sridhar Chowdary said that in India, varieties that were developed nearly 10 years ago were cultivated. Indian growers face stiff competition from growers in Kenya, Ethiopia and China, where newer varieties were cultivated. “The biggest challenge is the royalty that growers will have to pay to cultivate the new varieties. It has to be resolved,” he added.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Staff Reporter / Bangalore – February 06th, 2014

UL DQS India releases the first AS 9120 certification for Noble Aerospace in India

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UL DQS India releases the first AS 9120 certification for Noble Aerospace in India
• First of its kind certification released by UL DQS India
• Noble Aerospace is only the second company to receive this certification in the country
Bangalore :

UL DQS India, the Indian subsidiary of DQS Holdings GmBH has awarded AS 9120 certification to Noble Aerospace today. This is the first time UL DQS India is releasing this certificate and Noble Aerospace is only the second company to receive this certification in India. This standard is for use by organizations that procure parts, materials and assemblies and sells these products to a customer in the Aerospace industry. This includes organizations that procure products and split them into smaller quantities.

This certification includes ISO 9001quality management system requirements and specifies additional requirements for a quality management system for the aerospace industry applicable to stockists and distributors.

“UL DQS India has taken a step forward by releasing AS 9120 certification in India. The auditing was lead by Krishna Kamath, who is the only Indian and is among the 37 auditors in Aerospace Practice across the world to have been qualified for all the three Aerospace standards (AS9110, AS9120 and AS9100).” said Dr K Murugan, CEO & MD, UL DQS India.

“It was a unique experience to audit Nobel Aerospace. The process to determine counterfeit, suspect and unapproved parts including the requirements of reporting such detection was very exhaustive and effective. All the applicable clauses were audited for compliance and effectiveness and was found to be as per the requirements.” said Mr Krishna Kamath – Head Aerospace Practice, UL DQS India.

source: http://www.openpr.com / OpenPR / Home> CET-Logistics & Transport / from K2 Communications / Bangalore – February 03rd, 2014 

Karnataka captain Vinay joins greats Kumble, Dravid, Prasanna

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Hyderabad :

R Vinay Kumar on Sunday became the sixth Karnataka captain to win the Ranji Trophy. On the fifth and final day of the Ranji Trophy final today at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Karnataka defeated Maharashtra by seven wickets to clinch the India’s premier domestic title.

Final report

This was Karnataka’s seventh Ranji Trophy honour. Vinay joined an elite club of Karnataka skippers with Ranji Trophy titles. EAS Prasanna was the first captain to lead the team to the trophy in 1973-74.

Vinay Kumar with Ranji Trophy
Vinay Kumar with Ranji Trophy

Prasanna again was the leader of the side when they claimed the trophy in 1977-78 season. The other winning Karnataka captains are Brijesh Patel, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Joshi.

This was Karnataka’s first title since 1998-99. Back then, current coaches J Arun Kumar and Mansur Ali Khan were part of the team.

Karnataka Ranji Trophy Titles

(Read as season, opponent in final, captain, result)

1973-74 – Vs Rajasthan, EAS Prasanna (Won by 185 runs)

1977-78 – Vs Uttar Pradesh, Prasanna (Won by innings and 193 runs)

1982-83 – Vs Bombay, Brijesh Patel (Drawn, won on first innings lead)

1995-96 – Vs Tamil Nadu, Anil Kumble (Drawn, won on first innings lead)

1997-98 – Vs Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Dravid (Drawn, won on first innings lead)

1998-99 – Vs Madhya Pradesh, Sunil Joshi (Won by 96 runs)

2013-14 – Vs Maharashtra, R Vinay Kumar (Won by 7 wickets)

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source: http://www.thatscricket.com / ThatsCricket.com / Home> News / by Aprameya / Tuesday – February 04th, 2014