Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been conferred the PSE Excellence Award 2014 for ‘Corporate Governance & Innovation in Business’ by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) at the 5th Summit on “India: Public Sector Agenda” organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce with the support of Department of Public Enterprises and Ministry of Heavy Industries.
HAL Chairman, R. K. Tyagi, received the award from Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik in New Delhi on Wednesday.
PSE Excellence Awards constituted in 2010, is an initiative to salute the industry game changers and recognise contributors to the Indian economy in view of the positive role played by the PSEs in addressing global demands.
A conclave was also organised to take view of PSEs space from a global perspective, highlight the achievements and check readiness of PSEs in global supply chain.
On the occasion, Dr. R K Tyagi said “although PSEs are a force to reckon with, there is an impending need to re-energise the public sector and focus on diversification to tap new markets.” He reiterated that HAL is committed to making Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative a reality and help transform India as a manufacturing leader, said a press release issued by HAL.
Dr. Tyagi outlined an agenda on improving competitiveness of PSEs and also stressed on unshackling the potential wherein enterprises can contribute significantly to the GDP of our country. It is highly imperative that the PSEs be accorded with commensurate autonomy and flexibility for addressing technological, policy/operational, export and human resource related issues effectively.
Dr. Tyagi mapped out HAL’s future roadmap and highlighted that a major portion of India’s defence capital expenditure in future will be attributed to Air Defence platform modernisation. He stressed that HAL is making efforts to build strategic partnerships and boost our indigenisation efforts and has already developed a supplier base of over 2,400 business partners across the country, the release said.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Business / by Nagesh Prabhu / Bengaluru – December 08th, 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
Mysuru-based Kannada novelist and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa is likely to be appointed as a National Research Professor.
This was disclosed in the Lok Sabha yesterday by Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani when the House was discussing issues related to literature in translation and the initiatives taken by the government in this regard.
Replying to a question by Poonam Mahajan, a Lok Sabha Member from Mumbai (North-East), who wanted to know the initiatives taken by the government to promote literature in translation, Smriti Irani said, “We have made a proposal to appoint S.L.Bhyrappa to the post of the National Professor. His literary works have been translated to many languages and appreciated across the country.”
When Star of Mysore contacted Dr. Bhyrappa over phone this morning, he said that he was happy that his name had been proposed for the post of National Research Professor and added that he would comment only after he receives the official letter from the Centre.
The Centre, in 1949, had instituted the National Research Professorship to honour distinguished academics and scholars in recognition of their contribution to knowledge.
Persons of eminence, who have attained the age of 65 years and have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields and are still capable of productive research, are considered for appointment as National Research Professors.
In 2009, the Centre had fixed the honorarium for National Professors at Rs. 75,000 per month. Such persons can also avail of a contingency grant of Rs. one lakh every year. The appointment is made initially for a period of five years which is extendable by another five years
Dr. Bhyrappa’s works translated into other languages are as follows:
Dharmashree: Sanskrit and Marathi
Vamshavruksha: Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Urdu and English
Nayi-Neralu: Gujarati and Hindi.
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane: Hindi.
Gruhabhanga: All 14 scheduled languages of India and English.
Nirakarana: Hindi.
Daatu: All 14 scheduled languages of India and English.
Anveshana: Marathi and Hindi.
Parva: Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and English.
Nele: Hindi.
Sakshi: Hindi and English.
Anchu: Marathi and Hindi.
Tantu: Marathi and Hindi.
Sartha: Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi and English.
Aavarana: Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi, Tamil and English.
Naneke Bareyuttene: Marathi and English.
Satya mattu Soundarya: English.
Bhitti: Marathi and Hindi.
Mandra: Marathi and Hindi.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Thursday , December 11th, 2014
Once, these saris used to be woven by master craftsmen in Mysore. In the 17th century, Maharao Kishore Singh, a Mughal general campaigning for emperor Aurangzeb, took back with him some of these master weavers to reproduce these handcrafted, light and colourful saris in his town of Kota in Rajasthan. Over time, these saris came to be known as Kota Doria saris and the town itself became famous for this craftsmanship.
Centuries later, the Chennai youngster, so used to the heavier silk saris of the south, is taking a liking to these light saris. Catering to this demand, Noor Mohammed, 32, whose family has more than a hundred years of history in weaving Doria sarees, is bringing his wares to the city for the fourth time.
Noor Mohammed, who hails from Kaithoon village in Kota, says, where the weavers from Mysore came to between 1684 and 1695.
“This is the sole occupation of our village and we have more than 3,000 loom pits.”
Kaithoon is the biggest producer of Kota Doria in Kota. Mohammed primarily exhibits in Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai.
“A few years ago, our villagers were mazdooris (labourers) for businessmen who sold our sarees. Then, every family had an income of only Rs 4,500 a month. So we approached chief minister Vasundhara Raje and the government suggested that we weave and sell our own sarees. That’s when we formed our own weaving society, which has more than a hundred women. Now, the entire family weaves together.”
Mohammed says the family incomes have doubled now.
Kota Doria (Doria means thread) is made of cotton and silk threads in different combinations in warp and weft (vertical and horizontal weaving). The weaving produces square check patterns on the fabric known as ‘khat’. The skilfully made khat becomes transparent which is a unique characteristic of this fabric. An authentic Kota Doria is soft to touch with very little starch. Since the fabric is woven by hand on traditional pit looms, the edges on the side are slightly uneven.
“Contrary to the taste of south Indians, there is a separate crowd- mostly youngsters who go in for Kota because of its lightness,” says city based textile businessman C Balamurugan. “It weighs not more than a dupatta and it is particularly comfortable during summer.”
The exhibition will begin on December 20th at The Palace, T-23A, 7th Avenue, GOCHS Colony, Besant Nagar.
For details call 9840012523.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Chennai / TNN / December 16th, 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
Four donations on December 12 and 13 saved the lives of 16 patients
There is a huge potential for cadaveric organ donations in Bangalore and organ donations are slowly catching up in the city. The Zonal Coordination Committee of Karnataka (ZCCK) for Transplantation, the nodal agency to facilitate organ transplantation in the State, has coordinated 100 donations so far since its inception in 2007.
Four of these donations were on December 12 and 13, wherein vital organs from donors helped save the lives of 16 others.
According to ZCCK authorities, ten kidneys, five livers, one heart and three pairs of corneas were harvested and transplanted in 16 patients registered with ZCCK.
Three pairs of corneas were donated to different eye banks in Bangalore. Although ZCCK has been able to facilitate 100 multi-organ donations so far, cadaveric organ donation programme has not picked up at a fast pace because of delay in certifying brain deaths by hospitals.
Kidney transplants
Of the 1,500 persons registered with the ZCCK for organ transplants, 1,300 are waiting for kidney transplants and 209 for liver transplants.
The number could be more as not all patients waiting for organ transplants may have registered with the ZCCK.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Special Correspondent / Bengaluru – December 16th, 2014
Newly-elected Corporator Seema Prasad (extreme left) is seen with her father-in-law K. Gururaj Rao, mother-in-law K.G. Saroja, husband K.G. Prasad and children K.P. Akshobya Rao and K. Disha Prasad.
by S.N. Venkatnag Sobers
The just concluded by-poll to Ward 15 witnessed a triangular fight between the Congress, the BJP and the JD(S). The Congress wanted to retain the seat after Manjula Manasa quit as Corporator to become the Chairperson of State Women’s Commission, but it failed as the young Seema Prasad of BJP emerged victorious and in doing so also became the youngest Corporator in the city.
Seema, who is just 25-years-old, won by a margin of 788 votes. Seema entered into politics because of her husband K.G. Prasad, who has been with the BJP since many years.
Prasad is the President of BJP Ward 15 and runs a hotel at Vivekanandanagar Circle and a fast food joint close to his hotel. Seema is a home-maker with two kids, five-year-old daughter K. Disha Prasad and two-year-old son K.P. Akshobya Rao. But she seems drawn to politics, as this is her second attempt.
Earlier she was given a BJP ticket to contest the MCC election but could not as she was pregnant at that time. Speaking to Star of Mysore, the proud Seema says “I have always been interested in service and since my husband is in politics I was always in the know of things. Earlier, I wanted to contest but couldn’t. This time I was ready.”
Having a strong RSS background, Seema has completed her BBM from JSS Women’s College in Saraswathipuram and currently is pursuing B.A. from KSOU. A trained classical singer, Seema has also given several concerts in and around Mysuru.
Overwhelmed with the result, Seema credited former Minister S.A. Ramdas, her husband Prasad and her family members for supporting her decision to enter into politics and throughout her campaign. “It is because of our leader Ramdas, my husband, family members and party workers that I have been able to emerge victorious. Though, I had to fight against money power, I was confident of winning the election,” said Seema.
K. Gururaj Rao, her father-in-law, expressed happiness over Seema’s victory and said that he wanted both his son and daughter-in-law to do good for the people and work honestly to win their hearts.
Seema, it seems is multi talented. Apart from her interest in politics, music and being a home maker, she also helps the family business. The family supplies chapathis and parotas to various hotels and industries located in and around Mysuru. Some of their clients are Automotive Axels, Triton Valves, Infosys and numerous hotels.
Seema’s father N.S. Satish, is a retired Asst. Director, National Sample Survey of India and G.N. Pushpa, her mother, is a retired High School Teacher. Pushpa said that it was the first instance that anybody from her family had entered politics. “It is because of my son-in-law and his family members that my daughter has emerged victorious. I would wish both of them good luck in all their endeavours to grow as successful politicians and in personal life,” she added.
Seema Prasad added that she would open her office in the Ward and look into the development works that are to be taken up in Ward 15. She said that the residents complained about bad roads, street lights, not having BPL cards and being denied various benefits extended by the government.
“I plan to the provide facilities such as to pay electricity bills, water bills and others at my office to help the senior citizens,” she added.
With Ward 15 getting a new representative in the form of young Seema Prasad, it remains to be seen whether she would fulfil the expectations of the people who have given her the opportunity to serve them.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / Tuesday , December 09th, 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
Senior Sarvodaya worker Surendra Koulagi (left), who was conferred Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurthi award and Historian Prof. S. Settar, who was conferred Shree Vanamali Seva Award at a function organised under the aegis of Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust at Vivekananda Auditorium in city yesterday, are seen with Trustees Meena Kumar, R.S. Nagaraj, Trust President K.S. Sundar Raj, Scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri, Trustees Bhama Nagaraj and T.S. Vishwanath.
Mysuru :
Former Director of Indian Council of Historical Research Prof. S. Settar was conferred Shree Vanamali Seva Award and senior Sarvodaya worker of Melukote Surendra Koulagi was conferred Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurthi award for the year 2014, at a function organised under the aegis of Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust at Vivekananda Auditorium, Mahajana College premises, Jayalakshmipuram yesterday evening.
Speaking after receiving the award, Surendra Koulagi mourned the sad demise of Sumana Vishwanath, a close associate of Dr. Mathoorji, who led the Vanamali Charitable Trust, by sheer dedication, creativity and hardwork.
Taking exception to the general perception that physical growth was the only yardstick of development, he regretted the failure to built a better society post-independence.
Wondering why there was no panel in place for spreading strong moral values among the society, when there is a Planning Commission for the country’s economic growth, Koulagi expressed concern over rising atrocities and sexual violence against women.
He stressed the need for imparting Sarvodaya ideologies and Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts in order to build a better society, free from social ills and corrupt practices.
Pointing out that there were many personalities who have rendered selfless service to the society, Koulagi recalled that great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan and Vinobha Bhave never aspired for any recognition or honour.
Dr. Boregowda Chikkamaradi of Vijaya First Grade College, Panadavapura, who introduced Surendra Koulagi said that Koulagi was inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Vinobha Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan has dedicated himself to the service of the society for over 7 decades.
Vanamali Seva awardee Prof. S. Settar in his address, regretted that the society had failed to recognise those who serve the country with honesty and dedication.
Pointing out that writers and littérateurs were given more recognition than honest and dedicated social workers, Prof. Settar regretted that the society had failed in recognising and honouring researchers, intellects, scholars and achievers who have given their best for building a better society.
Regretting that Kannada research had maintained a low profile over the past several years, Prof. Settar took a dig at governments for not showing sincerity when it came to fighting in Courts over historical prevalence of Kannada. He also said that he was accepting the award as a mark of respect to Sumana Vishwanath, who was enthusiasm personified.
Research Scholar Dr. H.S. Gopal Rao, who introduced Prof. Settar, said that he is a versatile genius with 27 works in the fields of Archaeology, Anthropology, Art, History, Philosophy and Epigraphy to his credit.
He also said that Prof. Settar should be credited for proving that Kannada script was much older than the Tamil script.
Scholar Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Shastri presided. Trust President K.S. Sundar Raj delivered the keynote address. Trust members Meena,R.S. Nagaraj and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday , December 09th, 2014
