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Karnataka News Archive: October 2005
Rajyotsava awards for 4 from Kannada film industry
Monday, October 31, 2005 | MP
This years Rajyotsava awards witnessed four personalities from the Kannada film industry. This consists of 2 Bangloreans, producer & director S.V. Rajendra Singh Babu and actress Vaishali Kasaravalli. TV serial director and actor T.N. Sitaram from Kolar and actor-director Ratnakar from Mysore are the other recipients of the awards. The awards which wil be presented on the Rajyotsava day, November 1, to recognize the awardees for their exceptional contributions in the various fileds.
Gold prices at an all time high in Bangalore
Monday, October 31, 2005 | MP
With Deepavali celebrations underway gold prices has set an all time high in the Bangalore city. According to the Bangalore Jewellers Association, 24 carat gold is being sold at Rs 710 per gram in the city while this is Rs 685 for the 22 carat. Meanwhile jwellers claim that they are selling at even a lesser price than that quoted by the Association. But this will mean a higher making charge rate. The rise in gold prices in the global market has led to the price hike here. However the average sale in Bangalore is relatively less when compared to the cities like Chennai and Mumbai.
IIM-B’s global student exchange programmes getting popular
Monday, October 31, 2005 | MP
With more and more students opting for global management education, IIM-B’s student exchange programmes are being well admired by students from overseas. Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) has developed an extensive International Students Exchange Network, which lets the students to spend a term at a partner Institute. Nearly one fourth of the batch of students are undertaking education like this, while this number may still rise so as to offer more foreign students avail this facility. IIM-B campus has 30 foreign students this term.
127 Rajyotsava awardees this year
Sunday, October 30, 2005 | MP
As many as 127 personalities from various fields were selected for this year State Rajyotsava awards for recognition of their great services. The award which consist of Rs10, 000 cash prize,a citation and a shawl will be presented on November 1 in Bangalore. The awards are been given in 21 categories. To mark the states 50 years of formation, this year the number of awardees were said to have increased. Some of the receipients include former Additional Chief Secretary Chiranjeevi Singh, noted litterateur Vysaraya Ballal and Mallepuram G. Venkatesh, musician Vidyabhushan, cricketer Sunil Joshi, director and actress Vaishali Kasaravalli and film-maker T.N. Seetaram.
Karnataka looking forward for a semiconductor fab city
Sunday, October 30, 2005 | MP
The Union Government has requested the State Governments to consider the Center’s proposal for setting up the country's first semiconductor fabrication (fab) city and asked the Karnataka government to consider the proposal seriously. The proposed exclusive fab city would cover an area of 1,500 acres and plans to have a chip-making plant on a public-private partnership basis with equity support from the Union Government. Karnataka which is already considering a hardware park is looking for a favourable response for the fab plant too.
Anna Thangi to release on November 4
Sunday, October 30, 2005 | MP
Saiprakash directed Anna Tangi is set for release on November 4th. The movie tells a sentimental story of a brother and sister played by Shivarajkumar and Radhika; the same pair who performed similar roles in Saiprakash’s earlier superhit film Thavarige Ba Thangi. Film also casts Deepu, Sundar Raj, Prameela, Sudharani etc. The film promises to appeal the Kannada audience both the rural and urban areas, says producer Prabhakar.
UNESCO to remove Hampi out of list of endangered sites
Saturday, October 29, 2005 | MP
Hampi, the famous heritage site in the Bellary district of Karnataka could likely be removed from the UNESCO’s ‘list of world heritage sites in danger’. The Unesco World Heritage Committee had earlier raised an objection on the State governments move to construct a cable stayed bridge across the Tungabadra connecting Hampi and Anegundhi, stating that the heavy vehicle movement in the bridge could damage the heritage site. With this Hampi which was listed till then in UNESCO’s ‘World Heritage sites’ was removed and the same was listed under ‘world heritage sites in danger’. However the State govt got the bridge constructed on condition that heavy vehicles would be banned from the usage of the bridge. With the Committee reconsidering Hampi’s satus, Karnataka tourism can finally signal some good news.
HAL to hand over 6 more Su-30s to Indian Air Force
Saturday, October 29, 2005 | MP
The Indian Air Force(IAF) will be handed over 6 more Su30s by the end of this year by the Hindustan Airnautics Limited (HAL). HAL had earlier delivered its first batch of seven Su30s to IAF. HAL is also involved in the development of Sakhti helicopter engine at France. Shakti engine is on its testing phase which HAL is doing on a joint deal with the leading helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca.
State to celebrate ‘Suvarna Karnataka' only in 2006
Friday, October 28, 2005 | MP
Karnataka Government will celebrate the State’s 50 years of reorganistaion under the theme “Suvarna Karnataka” from November 1, 2006 to November 1, 2007 and not this year. This will mark the one year golden jubilee celebrations of the State since its formation in 1956. The government is planning many events throughout the state like exhibitions, seminars, literary meets, publication of major books, rural and folk festivals and sports meet to spread out the cultural and geographical richness of the State. Other features of the event include Viswa Kannada Sammelan in Bangalore which is estimated at a cost of Rs. 5.25 crores and a cultural jatha.
Bijapur students win Rural IT Quiz 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005 | MP
Students from Bijapur district, Bharath M R and Gururaj D. Patil of V.B. Durbar High School, won the State finals of Rural IT Quiz 2005 in Bangalore. The quiz conducted by Tata Consultancy Services in association with the IT Department of the Government of Karnataka was held to coincide with the Bangalore IT.in event. Government PU college students from Karwar Sumeet S. Naik and Vigneshwar Poojar were the first runners and eighth standard students Kriti Y.C. and Sneha V. from Carmel Convent, Mandya emerged the second runners up. The quiz covered all the 27 districts of Karnataka. Over 65,000 students participated in the quiz and the IT quiz marked the first of its kind for rural students in India. The zonal rounds were held in Tumkur, Mandya, Udupi, Dharwad, Davangere and Gulbarga districts in October.
BIT Students develop prototype for monitoring Hb levels
Friday, October 28, 2005 | MP
Three students from the Bangalore Institute of Technology come up with a device model for monitoring the oxygen and heamoglobin levels in the blood. This software enabled device which could be used in critical sugeries to assist the doctors in monitoring the patients’ blood levels, which is considerably economical compared to the existing alternative methods. Being run on software, the product could be easily reinstalled in case of a fault and hence could save time and manual intervention. The product is also said to have been validated by the Narayana Hrudyalaya hospital.
Kannada doc turns film director
Friday, October 28, 2005 | MP
Women are taking more serious roles in the art of film making with many women already setting marks in the Kannada film industry. Dr. H. Girijamma, a medical professional and gynecologist from Bangalore is trying her mark with her new project ‘Ananya’. However Dr Girija is not new to the art industry. She has already directed many TV serials and tele films before. She is a notable novelist too. Kannada audience can wait for a while, as this doc gets readied for the launch of her debutant film.
More direct flights from Bangalore to London, Amsterdam and Paris
Thursday, October 27, 2005 | MP
Air travellers from Bangalore will now have more choices and easy travelling to various desinations in Europe with British Airways, Air France and North West-KLM Alliance starting direct flights from Bangalore to London, Paris and Amsterdam shortly. At present only Lufthansa has direct flight to Europe that operates between Bangalore and Frankfurt. In addition to this, British Airways and Air France will operate to London and Paris five days a week while North West-KLM will operate a daily flight to Amsterdam. These airlines will launch their services from the midnight of October 30th.
After floods, Gastroenteritis cases are on the rise
Thursday, October 27, 2005 | MP
With heavy rains and flooding, several cases of Gastroenteritis, the water borne disease, were reported at many hospitals in Bangalore. More cases are expected in the coming days as this disease was because of the water contamination due to floods. Meanwhile the hospitals are getting readied to face the increased inflow of patients over these days. As a precautionary measure people are advised to consume water only after boiling for 20 minutes.
BangaloreIT.in on the go
Thursday, October 27, 2005 | MP
Despite political controversies and heavy rains, Karnataka’s mega IT event, Bangalore IT.in is underway which is being organized at Palace grounds, Bangalore. The eight edition of the annual event formerly known as BangaloreIT.com has been renamed as BangaloreIT.in. The event that showcases Banglore as an IT hub has brought in participants from 17 countries, 19 States and 270 companies. Stalls from countries like Mexico and Spain were put up for the first time this year. Chief Minister Dharam Singh who presided over the event stated that the government is fully committed to ensuring that the ambience of Bangalore as an international IT destination is enhanced.
Focus on cities beyond Bangalore
Thursday, October 27, 2005 | MP
The Minister of State for Labour called on the industry leaders to invest on cities other than Bangalore for IT businesses as it would generate employment and improve per capita income of smaller towns. Besides Mysore and Mangalore cities like Hubli, Dharward, Belgaum, Gulbarga, Davangere and Hassan should be projected for major IT destinations in the state. Speaking on an event former chief secretary highlighted the need of promoting tier III cities in North Karnataka.
Ambi
Thursday, October 27, 2005 | MP
Director Nagendra Prasad is preparing for his new offering in Kannada film industry titled ‘Ambi’. The movie is said to be love story with power packed action. The action hero of ‘Deadly Soma’, Adithya will play the lead role. However the heroine is not yet finalized. Kishore and Shobaraj will cast in supporting roles. N. Kumar will produce the film. Director Nagendra Prasad himself will score the music and lyrics for Ambi.
Digital Tulu Film from Mumbai
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 | MP
Ramchandra PN
Mumbai
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Aaroor Pattabi, Vishu Kumar, K.N. Taylor, Ram Shetty, Sadashiv Salian- these are some of the names of Directors, Producers and actors that flash into our mind when one mentions Tulu films. Around thirty years back, there were times when a Tulu film was released in Mangalore and Udupi every year. Top names form the film industry like Kalpana, Leelavathi, Kishori Ballal and even top stunt master from Mumbai film industry, Fighter Shetty were involved in Tulu films. Koti Chennayya, Bangarada Patler, Bhagyavanthadi are some of the films that enthralled the Tulu audience over the years. But sadly over the past few years not Tulu film has been released. A couple of films have been made; have not seen the light of the day. The one time regular producers complain for a lack of market for Tulu films. On top of it, TV has eaten a lot into the cinema audience. There are many top Tuluva Kannadigas working at top level in the Film Industries, both in Bangalore and Mumbai - a few even in Chennai. But none of them off late have ventured to make and release a film in thier own language, economics is sited as the main reason.
Three Tuluva Kannadigas in Mumbai have now ventured to beat the system in its own den. They have ventured into the making of a Tulu feature film and to cut down on the economic risks, they are going digital. With the advent of the digital tecnology, filmmaking has become more accessable and affordable. It has revolutionised the way the films are being distributed. With a simple LCD projection, films can now be shown in every small or big hall in remote areas - or even in backyards of houses in villages.
Suddha is produced by three Mumbai Tuluva kannadigas Mohan Marnad, Surendra Kumar and Ramchandra P N. It has been directed by Ramchandra PN, a graduate of the Film and TV Institute of India, Poona. Suddha is his first feature length film. Both Mohan Marnad and Surendra Kumar are ameture drama artists and are working in the Kannada dubbing industry in Mumbai for the last ten to fifteen years. The three of them together plan to develop an alternative system of digital movie distribution and take their film to the audience.
Suddha is the first ever Tulu language film shot on the digital format. The 105 minutes film was shot in 2004 in a village called Marnad near Mangalore, Karnataka and got completed in 2005. The film is an adaptation of the 'Tulu Sahitya Academy' award winning Tulu play called 'Bojja' written by Mumbai based playwright, Narayana Nandalike.
Suddha depicts the death of the feudal system that existed among the Tulu speaking community in coastal Karnataka and the impact the land ceiling act, ushered during the sixties and seventies, has had on its social structure. It is the story of modern India - of changing caste equations and a realization of the reality among the land owning class, albeit a bit late. Though the film is set in a remote village near Mangalore, it could well have happened in any other village elsewhere in India. The film was shot on the digital video format. It took seventeen days to shoot the film. There was only one location used. Local artists, available lights, no make up, available properties, available costumes and location sound are the other hallmark of this shooting. Besides me, the crew consisted of my associate cum executive producer, my cameraman and my sound recordist. By turns we were doubling up as boom men, light boys, spot boys, location managers apart from fulfiling our own assigned responsibilities. FTII trained graduates Sameer Mahajan and Santosh Kumar have done the camera and sound work respectivly.
Starring: Subash Padiwaal, Boja Shetty, Mohandas, Sharada Devi, Sujata Mudradi, Saikrishna Kudla, Aasha Marnad etc.
Original Tulu play: 'Bojja' by Narayan Nandalike
Camera: Sameer Mahajan
Audigraphy: Santosh Kumar
Sound Editing: Amrit Pritam, Boby John.
Dialogues: Narayana Nandalike, Mohan Marnad, Surendra Kumar.
Costumes, Properties, Continuity and Assistance: Sujatha
Assistants: Ashok, Prakyat, Sunita
Executive Producer: Surendra Kumar
Location Manager: Ramesh Shetty
Produced by: Mohan Marnad, Surendra Kumar, Ramchandra PN
Production House: Sonk Films
Screenplay, Editing, Sound Design & Direction: Ramchandra P.N.
Shooting Format: Mini DV
Duration: 105 minutes
Tara Zone on Reliance mobile
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 | MP
The renowned Kannada actress and national award winner Tara is been given a special zone by the Reliance Infocomm. Now Reliance customers can view videos of this kannadiga actor in their mobile and can take part in interactive contest on Tara. Reliance is providing ‘Tara zone’ on the R world whi ch provide a detailed description about Tara and her achievements and contibutions to the Kannada film industry.
State marooned by heavy rains
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 | MP
Heavy rains in the southern districts of Karnataka since Sunday night continued on Monday leaving many parts of the State marooned. Houses and bridges collapsed, rails derailed, lakes breached leading to damage of thousands of hectars of crops and atleast 3 people were killed in separate mishaps caused by the flooded roads. Bangarpet in Kolar distict was worst affected of all. Bangalore, Mysore, Tumkur, Mandya, Chamrajnagar districts were all hit by the heavy down pour.
CM asks Murthy to withdraw resignation
Sunday, October 23, 2005 | MP
Following Infosys chief mentor Narayana Murth’s resignation as BIAL chairman, Chief Minister Dharam Singh had asked him to withdraw his recognition and said that he would negotioate on the matter with him once Murthy returns to Bangalore. Meanwhile JD(s) leader Deve Gowda said that he did not make any statements to put down Mr Murthy and his contribution to the airport project.
Shambhu
Sunday, October 23, 2005 | MP
Shambhu directed by Dwarki is no exception from the usual theme of love story. A poor guy falling in love with a rich girl; their parents oppose but the couple finally succeeds to get married. Murali the hero is average while Manya puts up a notable performance. But Avinash’s role as the heroine’s father is praisewothy. Rangayana Raghu is also at his best. Ramesh Krishnan’s music is okay. Dialogues are catchy to some extend while the stunt scenes and songs serve the audience.
Cisco to spend $50m for new Bangalore campus
Saturday, October 22, 2005 | MP
Networking major, Cisco Systems is to invest US $50 million on its new campus in Bangalore on Sarjapur Road, which will be readied for operations in 2007. The new campus with an area of one million sqft, will have nearly 3000 employees. This is in addition to the $1.1 billion plan for India that was earlier announced by the company. Cisco CEO said that the innovativeness and partnering ability had put India ahead of China in the future development of the company and India was expected to emerge as the major market in Asia soon.
Tara and Kasarvalli receives awards from President
Saturday, October 22, 2005 | MP
Kannada actress Tara and renowned Kannada filmmaker Girish Kasarvali were honoured during the 52nd National Film Awards as they received the Best Actress and the Best Film awards which were presented by President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday in NewDelhi. Tara won the Best Actress Rajat Kamal award for her performance in ‘Hasina’, directed by Girish Kasarvalli for which the director bagged the Best Film award for the year 2004. Also Ishrath Nissar won the Best Costume Award for Hasina.
Murthy resigns from the post of BIAL chairmanship
Friday, October 21, 2005 | MP
Chief Mentor and Chairman of Infosys Technologies, N R Narayana Murthy, has resigned from the post of Chairman of Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL). The resignation came in response following remarks made by former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda’s criticism that he didn't do enough for the airport project. Murthy in his letter addressed to Chief Minister Dharam Singh said that he was disappointed with Gowda’s remarks. "I have spent enormous time and energy in interacting with the government in New Delhi and the government here to make this work. The records prove themselves.", the letter stated.
Kittur Utsav: Belgaum yet to get funds from State
Friday, October 21, 2005 | MP
Belgaum district administration is still waiting for the release of funds from the State government for the two day ‘Kittur Utsav’ that is to begin on Sunday. The district authorities have requested the State for Rs 10 lakhs towards the festivities. However State Government might consider granting only Rs.5 lakhs. Meanwhile all arrangements are being made for the cultural events associated with the festivities. The inaugural function will be held by Governer T.N. Chaturvedi. The festivities will take off at 8 a.m. at the samadhi of Kittur Rani Channamma in Bailhongal.
More IT jobs on Mysore’s way
Thursday, October 20, 2005 | MP
More techie jobs are on Mysore’s way with IT major Infosys, L&T Infotech and Software Paradigms India (SPI) planning to conduct mass recruitment for its offices in Mysore by early next year. Infosys Development Centre in Mysore is almost setup and will soon start its operations by Feb-Mar 2006 and has plans to recruit around 2,500 employees for its new office. Also L & T Infotech & SPI is launching their new offices next year in Mysore which would offer jobs for 1000 & 900 IT professionals respectively. With all these coming up in the Hebbal Industrial Area in Mysore, the city is already having 4,400 IT jobs on offer for 2006.
Biocon’s net profit down by 22 %
Thursday, October 20, 2005 | MP
The leading biotech firm, Biocon Limited has witnessed a 22% drop in its net profit for the half year ended Sept. 30, 2005. The net profit stood at Rs 82 crores. This decline in the company’s net profits are said to be largely affected by the competing pricing conditions in the European Statins market. However the profit after the tax margins are said to be maintained at a healthy 22%, said the Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
Human rights to be taught in schools
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 | MP
Students of Classes 6 to 8 will have human rights as a subject in schools from this academic year. 60 schools in Bangalore Urban, rural and Kolar districts are selected for programme as a part of the World Programme for Human Rights Education initiated by the United Nations. The programme is introduced in schools as an initiative to create awareness and train the students in human rights and also help them to propagate the values.
Siddu’s 'Chaitanya Yatra' from Oct 23rd
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 | MP
Former Deputy CM Siddharamaiah will launch his state wide ‘Chaitanya Yatra’ on Oct 23. The month long yatra will be starting from Basava Kalyan and will conclude at Kollegal in Chamrajnagar. The yatra is meant to inspire the minorities, Dalits, farmers and the backward classes. Around 40,000 people are expected for the lauch of the yatra.
French Science Festival from Nov 8
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | MP
The Alliance Francaise and the Service for Science and Technology of the French Embassy in India is hosting a science fest called "French Science Today" in Bangalore from Novemeber 8th onwards. Lectures of specialists will be held during the event at different venues in Bangalore. The event would serve as a platform for researchers, scientists, students and the general public to interact together to share the French view on global scientific issues. Lectures will be conducted on various subjects like Astrophysics, Geophysics, computers, science and technology etc
Karnataka villages favoured destination for tourists
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | MP
Karnataka villages are developing as tourist destinations with few villages already being promoted for its greeny and open landscape and inviting village lifes. Some of these places are Anegudi near Hampi, Kokre Belur near Belur Halebid, Banawasi near Sirsi, Athibele and Coorg Elephant camps. If the basic facilities are well provided, villages can be well marketed among the travelers who would want to spend their holidays in the rusty beauty of the village life.
Animal sacrifice banned in State
Monday, October 10, 2005 | MP
Sacrificing animals on religious beliefs has been banned in the State during Ayudaha Puja, Vijayadassami and Navaratri. The order was issued by the Director Generasl and Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions & Religious Endowments and offenders will be punished under the Karnataka Animal Sacrifice Prohibition Act 1959. This would prevent the act of mass slaughtering of animals being sacrificed in several villages across the state.
Samara Simhanayaka
Monday, October 10, 2005 | MP
Director Lingaraja Kaggal come up with a usual story of a villager who win the heart of the villagers. After being potrayed as a supporting actor, Abhijit plays the hero with this film. He had tried to bring alive his character. Story is the usual stuff. Tara, Srinath appears in character roles. Rashmi Kulkarni in the female lead has much more to prove. Sundar Raj, Gurudath, Prameela Joshy also cast in the movie. Cinematography by B L Babu and M N Kripakar’s music is average.
Karnataka Postal Department with new offers
Sunday, October 9, 2005 | MP
The Karnataka Postal Department has come out with new efforts to serve its customers in a better way. A special counter for bulk posting of wedding invitations is made through the 'Vivaha' scheme through which the invitations would be delivered the very next day. This facility is now available only for selected post offices in Bangalore. The Department has also made proposals to the state government for allowing payment of water, electricity, tax and other bills via the post office.
State recommends Padma Vibhushan for Raj
Sunday, October 9, 2005 | MP
The Karnataka Government has recommended eminent Kannada cine star Rajkumar for this years Padma Vibhusahan award. Rajkumar who had already been honored with Padma Bhushan has been identified by the State for this higher level award. The State has also identified senior poet G S Shivarudrappa for the Padma Bhushan apart from 3 others and another 12 persons for the Padma Sri.
Nayi Neralu
Saturday, October 8, 2005 | MP
National award winning filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli’s next project is ‘Nayi Neralu’which is an adaptation of Dr S.L. Bairappa's novel with the same name. The film tells the story of a young widow who finds her husband in a young man whom she believes is the punarjanma of her late husband. Basanthkumar Patil will produce the film. Pavitra Lokesh will play the leading role. Also casts Ananya Kasaravalli who plays her daughter's role. Director has picked a new actor for the male lead. Ashwin a young NRI from Karnataka will play the lead male role.The director is said to have made some changes to the story to make it more interesting. The movie will hit the theaters soon.
Karnataka to proceed with VAT
Saturday, October 8, 2005 | MP
Despite the losses, the Karnataka Government has decided to go ahead with the implementation of VAT system. Reports indicate that the State has suffered a loss of Rs. 473 crores in the first 5 months of this fiscal year. Finance and Industries Minister P.G.R. Sindhia said that the State Government is optimistic that the losses suffered will gradually taper over a period of time. The VAT system in the State covered around 55 per cent of taxable products and the remaining is still under the local tax system.
Anna Tangi
Friday, October 7, 2005 | MP
The popular duo Shivarajkumar and Radhika are acting together again as bro-sis after Tavarige Baa Tangi to recreate a family hit film titled ‘Anna Tangi’. The movie tells the story of a brother & sister coming from a rich family. Cast includes Sudha Rani, Deepu,Vishal etc. The movie is directed by Sai Prakash and produced by K.Prabhakar. Music is by Hamsalekh. The movie’s audio album has already been launched and is scheduled at the theaters for October end.
MoU signed for Mysore Airport
Friday, October 7, 2005 | MP
The Karnataka Government and the Airport Authority of India (AAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to upgrade the airport in Mysore. Initially the airport will be provided the facilities for operating 50- to 70-seater ATR-42 type aircrafts. Later the airport will be developed to handle operations of big aircrafts like B-737 and A-320. The project is expected to be completed in 2 years once the land is handed over to the AAI by the State Government. The Centre also promised assistance to upgrade the Mangalore airport to international facility and also to construct new joint venture airports in Hassan and Gulbarga.
JD (S) to take on flood-hit villages
Thursday, October 6, 2005 | MP
As an effort to restore the flood hit areas of the State, Janata Dal (S) has come out with its plans to adopt two villages in each taluk in the flood-affected districts of Belgaum, Bijapur, Bagalkot and Gulbarga. This will be in addition to the State Government's efforts to provide relief to these affected regions. The programme will be designed to provide minimum infrastructure to people and final plans are to be completed within a month.
Distant education with EDUSAT
Thursday, October 6, 2005 | MP
EDUSAT will help promote distance education services and India is the only country that has launched a separate satellite to promote distance education. Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore (VTU) has linked all the 120 colleges under its authority to the EDUSAT network. Students will be able to use the EDUSAT as an interactive facility and ISRO has provided the entire infrastructure facility for both interactive and non-interactive terminals. EDUSAT will also assist engineering students to access live teaching sessions of technical courses. EDUSAT is a revolution that will help education accessible to people in remote areas of the country.
IIM-B to admit more students
Wednesday, October 5, 2005 | MP
The Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) has decided to increase its seats for all courses, starting next year. This will include both the two-year post-graduate programme in management (PGPM) and post-graduate programme in public policy and management (PGPPPM). The number of seats for PGPPPM will rise from 30 to 45. The regular PGPM courses also will increase its seats. There was already an increase in seats from 180 to 234 this year for the PGPM. From 2007 onwards, this will further be increased to over 300.
B’lore-S’pore ticket for less than Rs 6000
Wednesday, October 5, 2005 | MP
A Singapore based low cost airliner, Jetstar Asia is to begin its service between Bangalore and Singapore soon. Jetstar who has already launched its service to Kolkata has chosen Bangalore as the second airport in India for its operations. The airline will fly between Singapore and Bangalore 5 times a week from October end or early November. Jetstar’s Kolkota –Singapore sector one way ticket fare starts from Singapore $218 (ie. approx. Rs 5700). Between these sectors, any other full service airline would cost you Rs 23,000 onwards. The carrier hopes to attract the markets with its low budgetary fares.
‘Nada Habba’: Dasara festivities start off in Mysore
Tuesday, October 4, 2005 | MP
This year's Dasara festivities have taken off in Mysore with the 10 day long festivities being inaugurated at the Chamundi Hills in Mysore today. The ‘City of Palaces’ is in a festive mood to host the musical and cultural extravaganza celebrated as ‘Nada Habba’ or people’s festival, by the State Government. Related festivities include adventure sports and vintage car rally, heritage ride and food mela, flower show and pet show, wrestling matches and film festival along with the classical music concerts in front of the illuminated Mysore palace. The Karnataka Government is doing its best to showcase the city with its ‘Destination Mysore’ theme. The festival that has got an international stature is expected to draw over 40 lakh people to witness the spectacular 10-day celebrations.
Vishnu Sene
Monday, October 3, 2005 | MP
Naganna is directing his new movie Vishnu Sene which is based on the anti-corruption theme. With this movie Vishnuvardhan and Ramesh will be seen together again after Apthamitra & Varsha. The movie is produced by Govind. Veteran actor Vishnuvardhan is playing the lead role of a professor who along with an army of his people tries to root out corruption from the society. Ramesh is playing another key role of a police jeep driver who helps the STF officers with vital clues in their investigations. Gurlin Chopra who has acted in Sardara is the heroine. The movie is the remake of Vijayakanth’s Tamil film ‘Ramana’ which was also remade into Telugu as ‘Tagore’. This movie slated for an October release is clear to send a social message on discouraging corruption.
Rama Shyama Bhama
Monday, October 3, 2005 | MP
Rama Shyama Bhama is the first directorial project of popular Kannada actor Ramesh Aravind. What is more notable is that the film would bring back renowned actor Kamal Hassan in Kannada screen after a gap of 18 years. Besides Ramesh in the lead role, the film casts popular actresses Urvashi and Shruthi. The film is produced by K Manju. Casts also include Daisy, Bopanna, Dattanna etc. Camera by P.K.H.Das and artwork done by Ramesh Babu. Edited by Nagendra Urs. The movie which is the remake of the hit Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi is expected to release in October. The director is certain that the Kannada audiences will love the film which is a complete entertainer.
BSNL plans 1000 more towers in State
Sunday, October 2, 2005 | MP
As a part of its mobile expansion network, BSNL is planning to increase its number of towers in Karnataka to 1700 from 700 by Dec. Bangalore alone will have 570 towers from its present 270. BSNL is also said to release more prepaid SIM cards in phases and those registered between September 19 and 21 will get the cards first. BSNL has aslo announce new taroiff plans for landline phones.Budget 299 would get 150 free calls with a monthly rental of Rs. 299. Calls above the free limit would be charged Rs. 1.20 per unit. The other plan was Elite, with a monthly rental of Rs. 1,450 and 1,800 free calls, calls above the limit would be charged 90 paise per unit.
Swamy
Sunday, October 2, 2005 | MP
This movie has nothing much to offer than showing the struggle of an honest police officer in a corrupt society. Dharsan as Swamy the intelligent officer is at his best while Avinash as the influential Desai puts up a good performance. Cast also includes Gayatri Jayaram, Sriraksha, Rangayana Raghu, Shobhraj and Jaigadish. Gurukiran’s music is just okay. Directed by M S Ramesh, the film is certain to entertain the Darshan fans with its action packed scenes and catchy dialogues.
Konkani syllabus to be introduced in schools
Saturday, October 1, 2005 | MP
Konkani syllabus is to be introduced from Standard six to ten from the next academic year as an optional language. The syllabus for the language has been submitted to the State Government by the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy. The Academy Chairman said that the laungauge could be used as an optional third language initially in Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. The Academy would give special training to Konkani teachers to help them teach the language using the Kannada script.
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