Bengaluru teacher Shyamala Ganesh, the former director of the Japanese Language School, will be conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays.
In a press release, Consulate-General of Japan, Bengaluru highlighted Ms. Ganesh’s contribution to the spread of the Japanese language and culture in Karnataka.
The IIM-B said the Eduniversal appreciated its vibrant student exchange programme, which has several partner universities from across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by K.V. Aditya Bharadwaj / November 10th, 2020
Asha Bhat, Bhadravati/Bengaluru (Bangalore)
December 05th, 2014. 22-year old beauty – Asha Bhat was crowned Miss Supranational 2014. She made the country proud by becoming the First Indian to win the coveted title
Asha Bhat wearing a gown designed by Gavin Miguel contested along with 70 beauty contestants from around the world. She was crowned by the reigning Miss.Supranational, Mutya Datul from the Phillipines at a glittering ceremony held at the Krynica-Zdroj, Poland
Earlier in the pageant, Asha Bhat also won the title of ‘Miss Talent’ by giving a Bollywood fusion performance choreographed by Khush Numa Daruvalla
Asha Bhat is the daughter of Subrahmanya Bhat and Shymala Bhat who run a clinical laboratory in Bhadravati
She did her early schooling upto 10th standard in St.Charles School, Bhadravati. Her Pre-University at Alva’s College in Moodbidri. Asha is currently in her final year of Bachelors degree in R.V.College of Engineering, Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Partha Varanashi, Puttur, Karnataka
29-year old Partha Varanashi is the first Indian to be accredited by Austswim . With this swimming training is expected to get a whole new dimension in India
Austswim is Australia’s national organisation and is the industry standard for Swimming and Water Safety Teachers
The curriculum is vast which includes child psychology, behaviour patterns and safety. A 200-page manual is referenced for study and candidates have to undergo online tests
Partha was (**)Mangalore University’s champion swimmer for 3 years 2003, 2004 and 2005 (**) He was also 3-times finalist in National swimming contests (**) South Australian Masters swimming record holder 2009 (**) Over 10 gold medals in Aussie Masters 2001-2010
Masters Degree holder in Plant biotechnology, University of Adelaide, Australia
In June 2012, Partha Varanashi returned to India to join his family’s bio-technology venture ‘Varanashi Farms’ in Adyanadka, Bantwal taluk (60 Km near Mangalore)
www.austswim.com.au
Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), Bengaluru (Bangalore)
PPBA was initially set up at the Canara Union courts in Malleswaram. Subsequently it moved to the Karnataka Badminton Association premises
PPBA was founded in 1994 by Prakash Padukone, Vimal Kumar and Vivek Kumar
Way back when PPBA was started, BPL came forward in the presence of Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BPL Mobile Founder) and Ajit Nambiar (BPL Chairman) to sponsor the Badminton Academy, making it the first privately-funded badminton academy in India and possibly the world . BPL provided the funds and the infrastructure
The current sponsors are TATA Capital
Some of the players amongst others, who went onto become famous National and International champions are:
** P. Gopichand, Dronacharya awardee and 2001 All-England champion -** Aparna Popat, 9-time National champion -** Vimal Kumar, Olympian -** Ashwini Ponnappa, Asian championship bronze medallist -** Vijay Lancy, former Indian International
PPBA celebrated its 20th Anniversary this month in December 2014
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) , Bengaluru (Bangalore)
December 01st, 2014. In a world first , Bengaluru based city Neuroscientists determine how the debilitating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs. Pave the way for Drugs leading to a potential cure
For the first time in the history of neuroscience – two scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru have conducted a detailed study on why and how one suffers from PTSD
The research published online on Nature Neuroscience website on December 01st, 2014 have paved the way for scientists all over the world to study ways to reverse PTSD or even develop medical aids to cure the condition
Professor Sumantra Chatterji, NCBS neuroscientist and also Director of the newly founded ‘Centre for Brain Development & Repair (CBDR) and Supriya Ghosh his student researched and engaged in the amygdala neuron research
They discovered that PTSD sets in when individual neurons in the amygdala lose their capability to discriminate between dangerous and safe stimuli
The team also identified the precise biochemical signalling mechanism inside the amygdala neurons which cause fear and PTSD
This potentially serves as a target for designing new treatments against PTSD
The Basel Mission Tile Factory, Mangaluru (Mangalore)
India’s first tile factory was established in Mangalore in 1860 . The tiles were first introduced in India by a German Missionary – Plebot
Located on the banks of the river Nethravathi at Morgan’s Gate, close to the Ullal bridge in the Western Coast of India
This venture gave the now world famous ‘ Mangalore Tiles’. The British preferred these tiles for their Government buildings
The famous Architect Fredrick William Stevens used Mangalore tiles in constructing the Chhatrapati Sivaji Terminus, Mumbai(Bombay)
Some of the other heritage buildings in Mangalore that showcases these classic tiles are : (1) Office of the Deputy Commissioner (2) Government University College (Hampankatta) (3) St. Aloysius College (4) Rosario Church etc..
M.S. Thej Kumar , International Master (IM), Mysuru
The only player from Karnataka who has achieved the 3 Grand Master norms . Thej Kumar is the highest ranked player in Karnataka
2013. Triple Grand Master Norm holder and seeded 20th in the tournament, Thej’s 8th move draw with GM Deepan Chakravarthy, gave him his maiden National B Chess Title. Consequently he lifted the coveted Trophy at Bhopan with 10.5 points from 13 rounds
With this win, Thej also qualified for the National A Championships scheduled at Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Awarded the IM title by FIDE in 2009
Thej Kumar a post graduate from Mysore is an employee of South Western Railways, Mysore. The soft spoken Chess Champ lives with his wife M K Jayashree. He also coaches upcoming players at the Mysore Professional Chess Academy
Remote Expert Government Services (REGS), Mantri Square Mall, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
Friday – November 14th, 2014. Now file an FIR from a Kiosk in a Shopping Mall ,without having to enter a police station.
A citizen can now lodge complaints via Remote FIR Centre. The complainant can sign, print and scan documents virtually as a part of the experience
The first REGS Kiosk was inaugrated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The event was attended by Home Minister K.J.George, DG & IGP Lalrokhuma Pachau and City Police Commissioner M.N. Reddi
The kiosk is accessible 24×7 and will now serve as a central location for FIR’s related to 105 law & order police stations as well as 42 traffic police stations
The Karnataka Government has set up the kiosk as a pilot project. The kiosk has been set up with the company that developed the technology for the project – Cisco, incorporating Cisco TelePresence system
On successful feedback and implementation, the facility would be extended across the entire state
The initiative is also to enable in building a strong and sustainable police-citizen relations
First Complaint :
The first complaint was filed at the kiosk centre by Yatish Kumar, about a 2-wheeler vehicle theft