** Tulu Koota Kuwait to organize Tulu Lipi learning class

Tulu Koota Kuwait is organizing the inauguration of ‘Bale Tulu Kalpuga’ –a series of online Tulu Lipi Classes inauguration in association with Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, Mangaluru on July 30, at 10.30 AM Kuwait time (1.00PM IST), virtually on zoom platform.

Dayananda G Kattalsar, president, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy will inaugurate the program. Dr Thukarama Poojary, founder, Rani Abbakka Tulu Study Center will preside over the function as chief guest.

** Mangaluru: Seva Ratna Award bestowed on Dr Ushaprabha Nayak by Max Life Insurance

Dr Ushaprabha N Nayak, the co-founder and vice-chairperson of Expert Group of Institutions, Mangaluru, was bestowed with the Seva Ratna Award by Max Life Insurance at their Mangaluru office.

Max Life has been felicitating Corona Warriors, especially recognizing women entrepreneurs, taking into consideration all their efforts, whether tangible or intangible and their contribution during the pandemic.

** Kundapur: Kodi Krishna Ganiga – Senior Yakshagana artiste of Tenku-Badagu

Kundapura Kodi Krishna Ganiga is one of the finest Yakshagana artistes who have given a different approach to certain characters of the art due to their own intelligent interpretation and study of the character.

The speciality is that Kodi Krishna Ganiga, who is called as Kodi Kushta Ganiga, though not known to the Yakshagana lovers of the present time, had created waves in the 1970s and 80s. The name earned by him still lives in the memories of Yakshagana lovers of yesteryear.

** Rebuilding lives with solar energy

SELCO Foundation introduces the Solar Kuteer project to help women and the differently-abled who were hit by the lockdown.

Manjunath Bhagwath, head of SELCO Foundation in Chitradurga and Davanagere, said that SELCO has been funding such projects for the uplift of marginalised populations. With a nominal amount from the beneficiary, the Foundation ensures that the latter “feel responsible towards their work”. The projects were implemented in association with organisations that work for women and differently-abled citizens.

** Bengaluru boy Mikhail Sen makes waves with his latest project, the narration of audiobook, ‘The Waiter’ by Ajay Chowdhury

Bengaluru boy Mikhail Sen, who shot to fame with Netflix series A Suitable Boy, is making waves with his latest project, the narration of audiobook, The Waiter by Ajay Chowdhury

** All-India Doctors’ Virtual Choir: Medicos sing songs of hope in times of distress

Over 50 doctors and medical students across the country gathered for the first All-India Doctors’ Virtual Choir, singing covers of songs that reflect the doctor’s mission.

‘Alterdoctor’ — a platform of doctors to express their hobbies such as writing, photography, art, and music — recently released a video featuring medical professionals across the country in a virtual choir to celebrate the pride and honour of being in the medical profession.