Category: World Opinion

Mangaluru: Mount Carmel’s Aaron D’Souza shines at International Karate Championship held in Dubai

Aaron Calvin DSouza of VII E of Mount Carmel Central School won the 2nd place in Kata and 3rd place in Kumite in U-11 green belt category in the International Karate Championship ‘Shorin Kai Cup-2022’ held at Kent College, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE on November 13.

Around 1,500 contestants from seven countries participated under various categories in the championship.

Aaron is trained by his coach Victor D’Souza of Western Institute of Martial Arts, Mangaluru.

The management, principal and staff congratulated Aaron for this stupendous success at an international event and wished him well in the future events.

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PM unveils 108-feet bronze statue of Bengaluru founder ‘Nadaprabhu’ Kempegowda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the 108-feet tall statue of the city’s founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, which is the “first and the tallest bronze statue of a founder of a city”, as per the ‘World Book of Records’.

Called the “Statue of Prosperity”, it has been built to commemorate the contribution of Kempegowda towards the growth of Bengaluru.

The statue weighing 218 tonnes (98 tonnes of bronze and 120 tonnes of steel) has been installed at the Kempegowda International Airport here.

It has a sword weighing four tonnes.

The project, besides the statue, has a heritage theme park in an area covering 23 acres dedicated to the 16th century chieftain, together costing about Rs 84 crore to the government.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and several of his cabinet colleagues, Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji of Adichunchanagiri Math, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, BJP Parliamentary Board member B S Yediyurappa, former Chief Minister S M Krishna, BJP legislators, officials, among others were present at the event.

Kempegowda, a feudatory ruler under the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire founded Bengaluru in 1537.

He is revered, especially by the Vokkaliga community that is dominant in Old Mysuru and other parts of southern Karnataka.

Renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Vanji Sutar has designed the statue.

Sutar had built the ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat and the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Bengaluru’s ‘Vidhana Soudha’.

As a precursor to the unveiling, ‘Mruthike’ (sacred mud) was collected from over 22,000 locations across the state, which was mixed symbolically with the mud beneath one of the four towers of the statue.

Twenty-one special vehicles collected the sacred mud in villages, towns and cities during the last two weeks.

With the installation of the statue ahead of the Assembly polls next year, a competition of sorts seems to have erupted between political parties to claim credit for the legacy of Kempegowda, aimed at garnering electoral support from the politically dominant Vokkaliga community.

Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah had earlier said the Congress government led by him was the one which had first planned to install the statue of Kempegowda at the airport.

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Mangaluru: Dr M S Baliga of Mangalore Institute of Oncology in Top 2% scientists in the World

Dr Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga, senior radiobiologist, in-charge of research and chief operating officer (COO) of Mangalore Institute of Oncology, has featured again in the global Top 2% for exceptional research work. Dr Baliga’s current global ranking in all fields of research is 64,930; while in his specialized area of Cancer (Oncology & Carcinogenesis) is 2,786. In the 2019 report, Dr Baliga was also ranked in the top 2% with 3188th. Among Indian researchers working on cancer, his current ranking is 7th and second in the state of Karnataka.

The study was conducted by Prof John PA, Loannidis of Stanford University and published by Elsevier B V, and considered the contribution of 200,409 scientists from 1960 until the end of September 1, 2022 in 22 scientific fields and 176 sub-fields. The Stanford team focused on impact (citations) and analyzed the research citation in the “Scopus database”, considered to be the “benchmark” by the scientific community around the world.

Dr Baliga is the eldest son of popular travel’s proprietor Prabhakar Baliga and Prema Baliga. He did his schooling and undergraduate studies at St Aloysius College and Masters in Biosciences from Mangalore University. He did his doctoral studies in radiation biology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal with research on anticancer and radio modulatory properties of novel agents in 2003. He received advanced training at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai and post – doctoral fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA and a second post doctorate from the University of Illinois, Chicago in areas of cancer prevention and metastasis.

Dr Baliga also has adjunct degrees in Masters of business administration in education management, from Alagappa University and Masters in Psychology and Psychotherapy from Kuvempu University. In addition to this Dr Baliga has been one of the founding members of the UNESCO Bioethics in India and has been active in studies on ethical issues in health care and Oncology in specific. He has done advanced research training in pharmacogenomics at University of Delhi, South Campus under the prestigious Indian National Academy of Sciences fellowship. Dr Baliga was inducted as a fellow in “The International Institute of Organizational Psychological Medicine (IIOPM), Melbourne Australia in 2019 for his work in health and work place psychology.

In his three decades long scientific career, Dr Baliga has carried out studies in the areas of cancer epidemiology, cancer prevention, radiation-modulation, Onco-psychology, cancer ethics, cancer education, health economics and pharmacovigilance. Till date he has published around 202 scientific articles and 92 text book chapters in the above said areas in national and international journals and books. Dr Baliga has mentored 61 students till date and most of his students are in premier institutes of Europe, USA and Australia.

Dr Baliga’s current research at Mangalore Institute of Oncology is focused on aspects important to local society, like cancer trends in Dakshina Kannada, effective integration of Ayurveda and Yoga in post treatment recovery and health economics in cancer care. These areas have been highly neglected and Dr Baliga’s emphasis is towards bridging the gaps for the benefit of the local society and country at large.

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9-year-old Bengaluru boy wins World Youth Scrabble Tournament

The Scrabble Association of India announced that two other players from India made it into the top 10 players list of the global virtual tournament.

A nine-year-old Bengaluru boy, Samarth Manchali, has been declared the best under-10 player in World Youth Scrabble Tournament – 2022. The Scrabble Association of India announced that two other players from India made it into the top 10 players list of the global virtual tournament.

The scrabble association tweeted, “Two players from India – Madhav Gopal Kamath and Pramit Rao – finished in the top 10 of the 2022 virtual @WorldScrabble Youth Cup organised by @pakscrabble, while Samarth Manchali emerged as the under-10 champion. Congrats to India’s young word whizzes!”

Samarth is a resident of Bengaluru’s Vidyaranyapura and he is a student of MES Kishorekendra school. The nine-year-old was trained by his mother Subha Shivashankar who was also a professional scrabble player. Samarth’s elder brother Suyash is also a scrabble player and has represented India in the World Youth Scrabble Championship five times so far.

Scrabble is a crossword game where the tiles with letters are placed on a board. The tiles are supposed to form English words that can be read from left to right in rows or downward in columns. The game is slowly gaining popularity among school kids in metro cities.

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Rs 13,000 crore pumped into Terminal 2, related infra for Kempegowda International Airport

An investment of over Rs 13,000 crore has been pumped into the massive expansion planned for the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), the first phase of which will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning. This covers Terminal 2, the second runway, a multimodal transport hub, expansion of access roads and internal road infrastructure.

A spokesperson of airport operator, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) told The New Indian Express, “We are looking at operating domestic aircraft initially. We will gradually start operating international ones too,” she said.

While the first phase of the second terminal will add 25 million passengers, the second phase will add 20 million passengers, the spokesperson added. The total terminal area will be 2,55,645 square metres with 17 security check-in lanes. There will be a seating capacity for 5,932 in the gate lounge seating.

“The second terminal is a dedication to the beautiful city of Bengaluru,” she said. T2 is set to be an architectural wonder with lush greenery within and outside. “It will be an innovative experience at various points by providing calming gardens in areas of high stress,” the spokesperson added.

Karnataka’s rich culture to adorn Terminal 2 

Technology will be woven into every aspect of T2 to make the experience of passengers seamless. The retail experience to be provided will be unlike any other airport with all top brands here. The multimodal hub will integrate Terminal 1 and 2 and its next phase as well as hotels. It will serve as an interchange between Bengaluru Metro, bus services, taxis and other modes of transport in future, said BIAL. The rich history and culture of Karnataka will also be showcased in T2 through digital media and technology across various touch points, the baggage belt area and a larger than life video wall at the arrival hall.

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Kannada Rajyotsava Award 2022 Winners List

The Karnataka government has announced the Kannada Rajyotsava Award winners for the year 2022 to coincide with the celebrations of the Karnataka formation day. Here’s a look at achievers from all walks of life who have won the award for the year 2022

Kannada Rajyotsava Awards 2022 winners

Complex Constituency -Subbaram Shetty (Bangalore), Vidwan Gopala Krishna Sharma (Bangalore), Mrs. Soligara Madam (Chamarajanagar) Soldier- Subedar BK Kumaraswamy (Bangalore) Journalism-HR Srisha (Bangalore), GM Shirahatti (Gadag) Agriculture-Ganesh Thimmaiah(Kodagu), Chandrasekhar Narayanapura(Chikkamagaluru) Science and Technology-K.Sivan, DR Baluragi Environment-Salumada Ninganna Civil Works Sector-Mallamma Vulaishadagali Administration-L.H.Manjunath, Madan Gopal Horanadu-Devidasa Shetty, Arvind Patil, Krishnamurthy Manja Overseas-Gulf Countries Rajkumar Medicine-Dr.H.S.Mohan, Dr.Basavanthappa Theater-Tippanna Helavar, Lalitabai Channadasar, Gurunath Hoogar, Prabhakar Joshi, Srishaila Huddar Sangeet-Narayana.M, Ananthacharya Balacharya, Anjinappa Satpadi , Ananta Kulkarni Folklore-Samadevappa Erappa Nadiger, Gudda Panara, Kamalamma Sulagithi, Savitri Pujar, Rachaiah Salimath,

A complex field
Subbarama Shetty (Bangalore),
Vidwan Gopal Krishna Sharma (Bangalore),
Mrs. Soligara Madam (Chamarajanagar)

Soldier
Subedar BK Kumaraswamy (Bangalore)

Journalism
H.R. Srisha (Bangalore),
GM Shirahatti (Gadag)

agriculture
Ganesh Thimmaiah (Kodagu),
Chandrasekhar Narayanpur (Chikkamagaluru)

Science and Technology
K. Sivan (Bangalore)
D.R.Baluragi (Raichur)

the environment
Salumada Ninganna (Ramanagar)

Civil Service Sector
Mallamma Flower Boat (Vijayanagar)

Administration
L.H. Manjunath (Shivamogga),
Madan Gopal (Bangalore)

Abroad
Devidas Shetty (Mumbai),
Arvind Patil (Overseas),
Krishnamurthy Manja (Telangana)

Abroad
Rajkumar of Gulf Country (Gulf Nation)

Medical
Dr. H. S. Mohan (Shivamogga)
Dr. Basavanthappa (Davanagere)

Social service
Ravishetti (South Kannada)
Kariappa (Bangalore Rural)
MS Cory Shetter (Haveri)
D. Madegowda (Mysore)
Balbir Singh (Bidar)

the broadcasting industry
BV Naidu (Bangalore)
Jayaram Banan (Udupi)
Srinivas (Kolar)

theater
Tippanna Helavar (Yadagiri)
Lalitabai Channadasar (Vijaypur)
Gurunath Hoogar (Kalaburgi)
Prabhakar Joshi (Udupi)
Srishaila Huddar (Haveri)

Music
Narayan.M (South Kannada)
Anantacharya Balacharya (Dharwad)
Anjinappa Satpadi (Chikkaballapur)
Ananta Kulkarni (Bagalakot)

folklore
Samadevappa Erappa Nadiger (Northern Kannada)
Gudda Panara-Divine Dancer (Udupi)
Kamalamma Midwife (Raichur)
Savitri Pujar (Dharwad)
Rachaiah Salimath (Balakote),
Mahadeshwar Gowda Lingadahalli, Veeragase (Haveri)

Sculpture
Parushuram Pawar (Bagalakot),
Hanumanthappa Balappa Hukkeri (Belagavi)

painting
Sannarangappa Chitrakar-Kinna’s Art (Koppal)

movie
Duttanna (Chitradurga), Avinash (Bangalore)

Television
Bittersweet Moon (Bangalore)

Yakshagana
MA Naik (Udupi)
Subrahmanya Dhareshwar (Uttar Kannada)
Sarapadi Ashok Shetty (South Kannada)

open
Advaiah Cha Hiremath-Doddata (Dharwad)
Shankarappa Mallappa Horpet (Koppal)
H. Pandurangappa (Bellary)

Literature
Shankar Chachadi (Belagavi)
Krishna Gowda (Mysore)
Ashoka Babu Nilagarh (Belgavi)
A. Ra Mitra (Hassan)
Ramakrishna Marathe (Kalaburgi)

Education-
Koti Rangappa (Tumkur)
MG Nagaraj – Researcher (Bangalore)

Sports
Dattatreya Govinda Kulkarni (Dharwad)
Raghavendra Annekar (Belagavi)

Judiciary
Venkatachalapathy (Bangalore)
Nanjundereddy (Bangalore)

dance
Kamalakshacharya (South Kannada)

Amrita Mahotsava Rajyotsava Award of Independence-2022

Ramakrishna Ashram (Mysore)
Lingayat Progressive Organization (Gadag)
Agadi Tota (Haveri)
Thalassemia and Haemophilia Society (Bagalakote)
Amrita Shishu Niwas (Bangalore)
Sumana Foundation (Bangalore)
Yuva Vahini Organization (South Kannada)
Nele Foundation-Orphan Rehabilitation Center (Bangalore)
Nammane Summane – Refugee Ashram (Mangalmukhi Institute (Bangalore)
Uma Maheshwari Backward Classes Development Trust (MANDYA)

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Mangaluru: Department of Posts releases special covers themed ‘Jina Ratna Bhushanaru’

 Two special covers on ‘Mangaluru Tiles’ and ‘Invention of Khaki Color in Mangaluru’, and 10 picture postcards on historical personalities on the theme ‘Jina Ratna Bhushanaru’ are released by Department of Posts, Karnataka Circle at Mangaluru Head Post Office.

The Popular Mangaluru Tiles which are being exported to many countries besides being used in many states of India, have originated in Mangaluru itself in the second half of 19th Century which is explicit in the name itself. The tile industry began in Mangaluru under the supervision of Missionary George Plebst, who combined knowledge of Tile manufacturing in Germany with observations of the traditional potters tiles in India. The new design triggered the founding of the first Basel Mission tile factory in 1865 at Jeppu, Mangaluru, the success of which sparked the establishment of competing factories in Mangaluru, including a Albuquerque & Sons, Rego and sons, Casia and Sujirkar’s Tile works. Mangaluru Tile has attracted world attention for its robustness and unique design. Hence, Department of Posts has released a Special cover on Mangaluru Tiles to commemorate this signature Product of Mangaluru.

Along with Mangaluru Tiles, Department of Posts, Karnataka Postal Circle has also released Special Cover on ‘ Invention of Khaki colour in Mangaluru’. Widely known colour Khaki, which is being used as uniform in various departments and armies of many countries was first invented in Mangaluru in the 2nd half of 19th century by a Basel Missionary-Sri. John Haller from the indigenous ingredients at Basel Mission Weaving Factory, Balmatta, Mangaluru in 1851. A British Indian Army Commonder in Chief Lord Roberts, during his visit to the weaving factory, was pleased with the Khaki colour. He introduced it as uniform of the British Army all over. Department of Posts, Karnataka Circle is commemorating this through release of special cover theme ‘Invention of Khaki in Mangaluru’. Both these special covers have been released by  Rajendra Kumar S,IPoS, chief postmaster general, Karnataka Circe.

The date chosen for release of these special covers has historical significance. First 3 missionaries of Basel Mission who played a key role in the invention of khaki and Mangaluru Tiles at Mangaluru had arrived at Mangaluru on the same date(October 30) in 1834.

Apart from release of special covers, department of posts, Karantaka Cirlcle has also released 10 picutre post cards on 10 Jina Rathna Bhushanaru namely Chavundaraya, Atthimabbe, Chennabairadevi, Janna, Rathnakaravarni, Shanthala, Ponna, Rani Abbakkadevi, Pampa and Ranna) who contributed significantly for the Kannada language, literature and Kannada land. This will be a significant recognition on the eve of 67th Kannada Rajyothsava celebration. These picture post cards are also released by Rajendra Kumar, IPoS, chief postmaster genral, Karnataka circle.

Each one of these picture post cards contain unique QR codes. On scanning the QR Code, one can get web link giving details of personality represented in the picture post card. These picture post cards were also released by the chief phone master general S Rajendra Kumar Karnataka Circle.

Vijay Harvin, United Basel Mission, Sudhana Church has participated as chief guest. Dr Peter Wilson Prabhakar spoke on historical aspects of invention of Khaki dye and Mangaluru tiles. Prof. S P Ajit Prasad spoke on various personalities depicted in the picture post cards. Shriharsha N. IPoS, senior superintendent of post offices, Mangaluru Division welcomed the guests. Srinath N.B, assistant superintendent of Post Offices, Mangaluru gave vote of thanks. On this occasion, Dr Charles Lobo, Retd. Members(postal operations), Seethamma, senior postmaster, Mangaluru head post office, Nerenki Parshwanath, associate vice president, Mandovi Motors were present. Akshatha Mallya narrated the programme.

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Proud Moment! Dalit Scholar From Karnataka Becomes First Indian To Be Appointed As UN Special Rapporteur

KP Ashwini, an Ambedkarite scholar from Kolar is all set to take over as the Special Rapporteur At the UN by November. With this, she becomes the first Indian as well as an Asian woman to hold the post.

KP Ashwini, a Dalit scholar with roots in the Kolar district of Karnataka, was appointed as the Special Rapporteur for United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) earlier in October. Endorsed by the 47-member United Nations (UN) human rights body, Ashwini would become the first Indian and Asian woman to be appointed to this post.

The international posting comes with a huge responsibility of identifying and presenting resolutions on human rights concerns. As someone coming from a marginalized community with a long legacy of ancestors who have been part of several Dalit movements, she would play a crucial role in rewriting the human rights crisis faced in the country and beyond.

An Ambedkarite To Be The Voice For Human Rights

The 36-year-old is an Ambedkarite and Ph.D. scholar from the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her academic profile comes along with an illustrious line of works surrounding indigenous communities and their rights. Taking this ahead to a global platform, Ashwini hopes to address issues of racism and casteism, which are growingly seen across social media platforms as well during her tenure.

Special Rapporteurs (SR) with the UNHRC are independent experts who serve personally and report on human rights from an extensive perspective. The position, which was created back in 1994, holds communications with states and has the authority to issue urgent appeals over violations of international human rights laws.

Ashwini would be taking over as the sixth SR on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, as Zambia’s E Tendayi Achiume resigned from the post unexpectedly. In her application letter to fill in the vacancy, she brought along a long line of experience working with indigenous communities of different Indian states and her efforts in addressing descent and occupation-based discrimination.

She wrote in her letter that, “belonging to a marginalized community myself, an Indian Dalit woman,” the space of activism is not new to her. She has been vocal about ideas revolving around caste discrimination and once even noted that her caste identity had haunted her and gave her quite the backlash when she stressed an anti-caste narrative.

Unlayering Years Of Discrimination

According to a report by The Wire, she has been appointed by the UN Body on October 7 and will be taking over the post by November.

Talking about the work she expects to get done at the UNHRC, Ashwini said, “I am keen to focus on racism in terms of gender and the intersectionality perspective. This is because we always look at racism in a vague space, sometimes forgetting the many layers it comes in, like caste, class, and gender.”

Ashwini, who took after her family, has always fought against Dalit oppression, racism, and racial discrimination through a multitude of social movements. An article by the Indian Express quoted Ashwini saying, “Many of my family members were part of Dalit movements, and I personally have a keen interest in anti-caste and women’s rights movements.”

These movements of her created the much-needed ripple effect that took her ahead to a post in which she would now be protecting the rights of millions across the world. As someone who has always found her interest in understanding the kinds of social exclusion that persist in society, this platform would prove to be the right place to create the change.

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Bengaluru’s Nikhil and Sandeep who piloted Emirates A380 on cloud nine after historic flight to city

Emirates Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, touched down at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on October 14. It marked the first commercial flight of the aircraft to the South Indian city’s airport.

It was a historic moment for Bengaluru when Emirates Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, touched down at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on October 14. It marked the first commercial flight of the aircraft to the South Indian city’s airport.

Also two important individuals who were part of the landmark moment are the pilots – Captain Nikhil Thiagarajan and first officer Sandeep Prabhu, both hailing from Bengaluru.

Thiagarajan told indianexpress.com that the touchdown in Bengaluru last Friday was indeed a great ‘milestone’ in his career. “As I consider Bengaluru my hometown, it was very exciting to have the opportunity to fly the aircraft into this airport. It was an honour to land on the runway in particular as it was the first commercial flight operated with an A380, so I honestly felt privileged. Throughout the flight, excitement was building onboard as we approached the destination. Seeing the warm welcome at the airport was also a proud moment for me. It made the trip very rewarding,” he said.

Interestingly, the first officer Prabhu also made the announcements in Kannada – a script given to him by his parents Arathi Prabhu and Shivaraya Prabhu.

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Bengaluru Celebrates ‘son-in-law’ Rishi Sunak becoming next UK PM

After the announcement of Rishi Sunak’s victory in the UK’s next Prime Minister’s race on Monday, Bengalurians termed it a historic moment and a sign of a mature democracy.

The 42-year-old Sunak, who is also known as “the son-in-law of Bengaluru” was married to Akshatha Murthy, daughter of Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty.

While the Murthys chose to maintain silence over their son-in-law making history, many others from the corporate world expressed their happiness over the development.

Along with corporate giants Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai also congratulate Rishi Sunak on being elected as the Britain Prime Minister.

Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar, congratulated Rishi Sunak on his victory and his term as the Prime Minister of UK.

Along with congratulating, he also warned that Rishi Sunak is taking over the responsibility at a time when the whole of Europe is going through a difficult time.

“I have met him (Sunak) personally. He is a highly competent person,” Chandrasekhar said. Kamal Bali, the president and managing director of the Volvo Group India said it is a matter of joy that a person of Indian origin is becoming the Prime Minister in the UK.

“Rishi Sunak’s rise shows that anybody has an opportunity in a democratic set-up. It is a good sign, which also shows that capability matters in a democratic country,” Bali told PTI.

The former Infosys Chief Finance Officer V Balakrishnan called it a historic moment. He also said that Britain is an example to the world that a migrant can also become Prime Minister of their country. Britain is a sign of a mature democracy

Former president of the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jacob Crasta regarded it a matter of great pride and honour for Indians.

“It is a pride for us Bengalurians as the son-in-law of Bengaluru is becoming the Prime Minister of the UK,” Crasta told PTI.

He further informed that it is a good news for India as it will create new opportunities for the development of India UK relationship and bring more options for UK technology to come to the country.

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