Category: India, Records

** Chikkamagaluru lad Nosthush Kenjige carves out place in US cricket team

Nosthush Kenjige stands out as an excellent example to prove that people who are determined to achieve something in life cannot be stopped from getting what they want. Nosthush who adores cricket did not get disappointed when he did not get enough chances here. He went to the USA and has developed his skill so much that he now has grown to the extent of representing that country.

Nosthush (31) is from Mudigere taluk. He has been playing international cricket matches as a member of the US team for the last four years. He has proved that if a person is talented, geographical or language limitations cannot restrict him.

He is an all-rounder who is skilled in batting as well as bowling. He is the son of Pradeep and Shriti Keerthi couple from Kenjige village, Mudigere taluk in the district. He is a left hand spinner and right hand batsman.

Nosthush played for the USA in an international match for the first time in 2017. He has already played in 60 one day games and T20 matches. He is on a visit to his native place for rest but does not forget to regularly practice with friends.

** Hunsur Boy Selected For Khelo India University Games

A boy from Hunsur Taluk studying in SDMC College, Ujire, has excelled in various Volleyball tournaments and has been selected for Khelo India University Tournament which will be held in Bengaluru in March this year.

He is Mahesh Kumar, son of Raitha Sangha District President Hosuru Krishnakumar and Mamata, who are residents of Maruthi Layout in Hunsur Taluk.

He has a list of achievements to his credit — Mahesh has played for Mangalore University Volleyball team which had participated in All India Inter-University Volleyball Tournament that was held at Odisha from Jan. 4 to Jan. 7. His team secured runner-up spot among 32 teams which had participated.

** Wins Gold In Kickboxing

Bolthura Roshani Muthanna of Karnataka Kickboxing Sports Association (WAKOIND-KA) has won a Gold Medal in the Cadets and Junior National Championship organised by WAKO India Kickboxing Federation, recognised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India and Member, World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO), at Boxing Hall, Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Mahalunge, Pune, Maharashtra, between Dec. 21 and 25. She secured first place in the 3 KL 027 J F – 65 KG category.

Roshani, daughter of late B.G. Muthanna (ex-Army) and Vishalakshi and a resident of Hootagalli SRS, is studying in PUC at Mahajana PU College. She is trained under Sudhakar and Abhishek of GTK Club.

** Bags International Education Excellence Award

Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, was conferred the International Education Excellence Award at a function held at Taj Vivanta, New Delhi, recently by Kiteskraft Productions and MENTORx.

** BEL to supply IoT devices to US firm

Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Hyperion Global Group, an infrastructure telecommunication distribution company, have entered into a contract to develop, manufacture and supply Internet of Things (IoT) devices for the US market.

As per the contract, BEL will manufacture and supply IoT devices worth US $73 million to Hyperion, based in the US, during the first year of commencement of supply, with a provision to negotiate and supply upgrades of the products, worth US $365 million, in the next five years, said a statement issued by BEL.

The contract was signed on January 21, by BEL’s New York Regional Office and Hyperion in the presence of M V Rajasekhar, Director R&D, BEL, Nick Studebaker, CEO,

** 2022 Republic Day: 35-year-old officer from Kundapura leads Coast Guard contingent in Delhi

He was inspired to join the armed forces following a long stint in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in school and college

During his college days, 35-year-old Coast Guard Deputy Commandant H.T. Manjunath missed an opportunity to take part in the Republic Day parade. On January 26, Mr. Manjunath, who hails from Kundapura in Udupi district, got the opportunity to lead the Coast Guard contingent in the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

“It’s an honour to lead our 96-member contingent. It’s a good opportunity, and I really aspired for this role,” Mr. Manjunath, who has been part of the Indian Coast Guard for 11 years, told The Hindu on phone.

** Hosahalli celebrates Gamaka exponent Keshava Murthy’s Padma Shri

Born on February 22, 1934, Keshavamurthy’s contribution in extending and expanding the scope of Gamaka is immense and unique.

A day after Gamaka exponent HR Keshava Murthy was chosen for Padma Shri award, celebrations took place at Hosahalli village in the taluk on Wednesday even as political leaders visited his house and honoured him.

** Bengaluru doctor writes crucial chapter in Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology

A doctor from a government medical college in the city has written an important chapter on ‘Imaging of Spleen’ in ‘Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology’, a first-of-its-kind reference book in the country, brought out by the National Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA).

Dr KR Vijaykumar, Professor and Head of the Department of Radiology, Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, told The New Indian Express that it is a lifelong reference book for radiologists and was published recently by the prestigious Elsevier Publications in six volumes.

** Rev Muthalaly from Bengaluru becomes youngest bishop in England

Rev Malayil Lukose Varghese Muthalaly, who hails from Bengaluru, has been consecrated as Bishop of Loughborough, England.

Rev Malayil Lukose Varghese Muthalaly, who hails from Bengaluru, has been consecrated as Bishop of Loughborough, England. At 42, he is the youngest bishop in the Church of England. The ceremony, conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, was held at the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. His appointment was made by Queen Elizabeth on the recommendation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in November last year.

Rev Muthalaly studied at Cambridge School and Christ College in Bengaluru. “It is a proud moment for us, especially Kannadigas and Bengalureans. He did his initial studies in theology here before leaving for Oxford University,” said Siji Malayil, his older brother, an advocate in the Karnataka High Court.

** Cadet from Mysuru leads NCC contingent at Republic Day parade in New Delhi

Senior Under Officer Pramila Kunwar from 3 KAR Girls Battalion was chosen to command the Senior Wing contingent of NCC on Rajpath, which is a rare honour for any NCC cadet

It was a matter of pride for residents of Mysuru when a cadet from the city led the NCC Senior Wing contingent at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26.

Senior Under Officer Pramila Kunwar from 3 KAR Girls Battalion was chosen to command the Senior Wing contingent of NCC on Rajpath, which is a rare honour for any NCC cadet.

A student of BSc first year at Maharani’s Science College in Mysuru, Pramila Kunwar is the daughter of Pratap Singh, who runs a tea stall on Kalidasa Road, and homemaker Pushpa Kunwar, who reside in V.V.Mohalla in Mysuru.