** Scholarship for individuals clearing online course in ornithology

The scholarship is specifically for young people in the age group of 18 to 30 years.

Minds United Trust, Mysuru, has decided to offer scholarships to individuals from Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar, who will sign up for a basic course in ornithology and clear the examination.

For queries, interested persons can contact Vaishnavi R. Kanzal on mobile number 6360804814 between 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., the statement said.

** Hearzap app launched

Hearzap, a hearing aid provider launched their mobile application and six stores in Bengaluru, located at Indiranagar, Jayanagar, HSR Layout, Nagarbhavi, R.R. Nagar and Sadashivnagar recently.

The inaugural ceremony was conducted at Jayanagar 5th Block.

Dr. S. Raja, senior audiologist and founder of Hearzap, said, “There is an urgent need to identify and manage hearing problems at an early stage, and follow some healthy habits to primarily avoid hearing related issues.” 

** Mangaluru: Nitte University receives international recognition for green initiatives

Nitte (Deemed to be University) has been ranked 253rd in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings in 2021. These international rankings recognize the contributions of universities across the world to policies and actions related to green campus and environmental sustainability. NitteDU participated in this ranking survey for the first time in 2021.

A total of 956 Universities from 84 countries participated in the rankings this year. The survey evaluates 39 indicators related to environment friendly infrastructure,energy, climate change,waste management,water, transportationand education.Nitte Institutions promote sustainable practices on campus and encourage students to be sensitive to environmental issues.

** A Useful Reference Work For Those Interested In Indian Culture & Its Aspects

Originally written in Kannada by renowned scholar and historian, Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri (1904-1974) under the title “Bharathiya Samskruthi” in 1954, this compendium of Indian history, culture and heritage has seen six reprints since then and now it has been translated into English by his son, Prof. S. Naganath, retired Professor of English of the Bangalore University, to cater to a wider section of non-Kannada knowing readers. 

Dr. Srikanta Sastri was Professor of History and Indology at the Maharaja’s College, Mysuru, from 1925 to 1960. Besides his academic work, his significant contribution includes five books in English and seven in Kannada. Proficient in as many as 15 languages, the Professor has written 116 research articles in English and 122 in Kannada, a collection of some of them has also been published under the title “Samshodana Lekhanagalu,” besides eight in Telugu, one each in Sanskrit and Hindi

** Niranjana Vanalli’s book on Tajikistan to be released today

Tashakur Tajikistan’, a non-fiction work by Niranjana Vanalli, Vice-Chancellor of Bengaluru North University, will be released in the city on Friday.

A well-known columnist, writer and academician who held various positions in the University of Mysore before his current assignment, Prof.Niranjana, had served as the Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, under Embassy of India in Tajikistan during 2018-19. He has penned his experience in this work which presents a positive picture of this country.

The book, which is introducing this country for the first time in Kannada language, is unique in many respects and ‘Tashakur’ means thank you in Tajik language, according to Prof. Niranjana.

** Mangaluru: Jesnia Correa wins Gold at National Skating Championship

Jesnia Correa of Mangalore Roller Skating Club Won Gold Medal in the 59th National Speed Skating Championship held at G R International School Skating Rink, Delhi from

December 11-22, 2021. The Skating Championship was Organised by Roller Skating Federation of India .

** Medal Winners At National Karate Championship

In the 3rd National-level Karate Championship held at Hubballi,  the following students of Pandit’s The Orchids PU College, under the guidance of Sensei Siddaraju M. Shetty, have bagged medals in different categories:

Nithin K. Gowda – 1st place in 16-18 years boys Kumite and 2nd place in 16-18 years boys Kata (Pool-A)

M. Jeevan – 3rd place in 16-18 years boys Kumite and 1st place in 16-18 years boys Kata (Pool-B)

** Mysuru Golfer Aryan Roopa Anand Retains All-India Amateur Title

Mysuru boy Aryan Roopa Anand retained his IGU All-India Amateur Golf Championship title defeating Yuvaraj Singh, at the Poona Golf Course in Pune.

The last amateur to win back-to-back titles was Bengaluru’s S. Chikkarangappa, over a decade ago.

Aryan is the son of Anand Kumar, who works with a leading telecom service provider and Roopa, a home-maker. Aryan started playing golf at JWGC, Mysuru and won the first tournament he played, which was the key motivator for him to start pursuing golf more seriously.

After moving out of Mysuru and shifting to Bengaluru, he started playing at KGA, Bengaluru.