Month: December 2021

** CIIL to co-host conference of Linguistic Society of India

It will be held in virtual mode

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) Mysuru and Linguistic Society of India (LSI), Pune, are organising the 43rd International Conference of LSI (ICOLSI-43) in the virtual mode from December 21 to 23, according to a release.

The CIIL, which has a history of 5 decades and is a hub of activities focusing on teaching-learning and research on Indian languages, said this conference is organised as the 43rd annual event of LSI, a body of linguists working on languages and promotion of linguistics.

** Vivek Subba Reddy elected president of AAB

Senior Advocate Vivek Subba Reddy has been elected president of the Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru (AAB) for 2021-24 in an election held on December 19 under the supervision of a high-level committee appointed by the HC.

While T.G. Ravi has been elected General Secretary, Harisha M.T. has been elected treasurer in a keenly-contested election to the governing body of the AAB, which has around 16,500 registered members. The tenure of the earlier governing body ended in January 2021 and non conduct of elections resulted in the State government on September 4 appointing an administrator. This action was challenged before the HC by the AAB.

** Bengaluru Man MD Ahmed Bags Guinness Record For Memorising Most Three-Digit Flash Numbers

Bengaluru-based author and coach Mohammed Ali Athar Ahmed, also known as MD Ahmed, entered the Guinness World Records for memorising the most number of three-digit flashcards.

Ahmed bagged the world record for recalling 32 three-digit flash numbers. The previous record was held by an Iranian (30 three-digit cards).

** NCC cadets selected for R-Day parade

St Aloysius NCC cadets Lohith, Rishika T B, Gauthami C S from Air Wing (6 Kar Air Sqn NCC), Soorya C Adka from Army Wing (18 Kar Bn NCC) and Manisha D Suvarna from Navy Wing (5 Kar Naval Wing) have been selected to represent Karnataka and Goa Directorate to participate in the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi.

Soorya C Adka got selected as a Best Cadet from Karnataka and Goa Directorate and represented the state for the National Level Best Cadet Award, a press release stated.

** Genie in a bottle

A Bengaluru-based organisation is educating farmers on using organic techniques to foster soil sustainability and conservation.

SOIL founder secretary P Srinivas Vasu is engaged in protecting and rebuilding soil health across Karnataka, with a focus on promoting sustainable agriculture.

About SOIL

Sustainable Organic Initiatives for Livelihood was started to address nutritional food security for life above and below soils.

Contact: soilvasu@gmail.com +91 94834 67779

** Bangalore Literature Festival’s tenth edition kicks off with special focus on languages of Karnataka

The language sessions, titled ‘the Many Languages Worlds of Karnataka’ were curated by Prateeti Ballal, one of the members involved with the festival.

** Asha Bhat on crooning for Kannada film ‘Blank’

Sung by Vijay Prakash and Asha Bhat, the song is from upcoming Kannada film ‘Blank’, directed by S Jay

The song ‘Helale bekada’ from the yet-to-be released Kannada film Blank was released on December 15 virtually. The film features Krishi Thapanda, Poornachandra Mysuru, Bharat Hassan, Rash Malick and Prashanth Siddi in pivotal roles. The film has a voice over by Ramachandra Raju ( Garuda from KGF Chapter 1), who has sung a song for the film and released the teaser of Blank a few weeks ago.

** 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.”