Following Kalpana 2 and Mukunda Murari, Upendra has signed up his next, which has an interesting title, Upendra Matte Hutti Baa, Inti Prema. The screenplay, inspired by the Telugu film Soggade Chinni Nayana, we hear that the storyline for Kannada is written by Upendra himself. The film will be directed by Arun Loknath who also helmed H20, which starred Upendra and Priyanka and Prabhu.
Upendra Matte Hutti Baa will see Uppi in a dual role.
Prema’s first film with Upendra was his directorial Om that starred Shivarajkumar in the lead.
She later starred opposite him in Upendra, which turned out to be a blockbuster.
The actress took a hiatus from films after Shishira (2009).
“After 17 years, she will share screen space with Upendra in her comeback film,“ says our source.
Sriram, who has been managing Upendra’s work will be producing this film. He has currently taken the responsibility of finalising the rest of the cast. If all goes well, the crew plans to go on floors in the second week of June.
Meanwhile, Upendra is completing portions of his film Mukunda Murari directed by Nanda Kishore and will follow it up with a song for Ananth Raju’s Kalpana 2.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Entertainment> Kannada / by A Shradhaa / May 23rd, 2016
Task force formed for help during loss of houses, lives.
The City Municipal Council is all set to face eventualities from the heavy rain during monsoon in the next three months.
The Municipality has formed a task force to address the grievances of the people in case of house collapse and loss of life following heavy rain.
City Municipality Commissioner B B Pushvathi has directed the teams to visit the spots immediately in case of any mishap during monsoon. The task force members should not leave the headquarters from June to August, she added.
Problem places Areas like Tyagaraja Nagara, Rajarajeshwari Nagara, Ukkuda, Gaddige, Azad Nagara, Indira Nagara, Chamundeshwari Nagara, Jyothi Nagara, Ventakaramanna Layout, Rifle Range Nagara, Webs layout, Dairy Farm, Mangaladevi Nagara, Moornadu Road, Mangaluru state highway, Jayanagara, Sudarshan Layout, Ashokapura, Mallikarjuna Nagara, Thippegundi, Ranipete, Bhagavathi Nagara, FMC College, Putani Nagara, Dechur are likely to have rain-related mishaps in town. The artificial flood entering the houses and uprooting of trees on the road are common in these areas. The Municipality has deployed officials to such flood-prone areas to mitigate the damages.
Desilting drains She said that officials have been directed to remove the silt in the open drains for the easy flow of rainwater. Senior Programmer M N Sandhya and Second Division Assistant B R Harini have been given the responsibility of collecting information on the rain damage and submit it to the district administration daily. The revenue and health inspectors have been directed to shift the people in low lying areas to the safer places in case of necessity.
The City Municipality has appealed to the contractors to give utmost importance to the safety of the labourers working during the monsoon.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / by Aditya K A / Madikeri – DHNS, May 21st, 2016
India’s coffee output in the next crop year is expected to drop by around a quarter to the lowest in nearly two decades as poor rains and hot temperatures hit plantations during the crucial flowering stage, the head of an industry body said.
India is the world’s sixth-biggest coffee producer, well behind leaders Brazil and Vietnam.
Nonetheless, lower production from India could provide more support to global prices, already surging due to a drop in the output in top producer Brazil.
“Dry weather is hitting plantations in the crucial flowering stage. On a conservative basis, we are estimating a 25 percent drop in production,” Baba P. S. Bedi, chairman of the Karnataka Planters Association (KPA) told news agency Reuters.
Karnataka accounts for about 70 percent of India’s total output. India is likely to produce 350,000 tonnes coffee in the current season ending on September 30, according to estimates by the state-run Coffee Board.
With a 25 percent reduction in Karnataka, production could drop to 263,000 tonnes in the 2016/17 crop year, the lowest since 1998/99.
The Coffee Board is expected to provide its first production forecasts for 2016/17 by mid-June, said D R Babu Reddy, an agricultural economist at the Board.
India, which started coffee cultivation in 1670 with seven smuggled beans, produces mainly robusta, used primarily in instant coffee.
“Due to the back-to-back droughts, ground water has been depleted,” said Bedi, pointing to lower rainfall since the start of March on top of drought last year.
Coffee growing regions in southern India received up to 70 percent lower rainfall than normal from March to mid-May, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Higher than normal summer temperatures alongside water scarcity had badly impacted the conversion of coffee flowers into cherries, said Anil Kumar Bhandari, a large planter.
India exports three-quarters of its coffee production and production problems will dent shipments in 2016/17, said an exporter based in Bengaluru.
“This year, exporters are aggressively selling due to a recovery in global prices. Next year we will have very limited carry forward stocks,” the exporter said.
Italy, Germany and Belgium are the main buyers of India’s crop, paying a premium over global prices.
India’s coffee exports have risen 19.4 percent to 213,187 tonnes since the start of current marketing year on October 1.
Robin Uthappa, Kolkata Knight Riders batsman has crossed the 5,ooo-run mark in Twenty20 cricket. This was in the 51st match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016. Playing for KKR against Gujarat Lions (GL), Uthappa opened the batting along with Manish Pandey. This was after KKR were invited to bat first. Talking of the batsmen who top the list among leading run scorers in T20s are Chris Gayle, Brad Hodge and David Warner. They are in the top three positions. Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma are at No. 5, 6 and 7 slots respectively. At No. 4 is Brendon McCullum. Among Indians, after Rohit, Gautam Gambhir is next in the list followed by Uthappa. This makes Uthappa the fifth highest scorer among Indians in T20s.
Gujarat Lions will look to bounce back from their heaviest defeat this season as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in this Indian Premier League (IPL) game. Regular captain Suresh Raina is back for the tie at the Green Park stadium to boost the team’s confidence after skipping the Royal Challengers Bangalore match to be alongside his pregnant wife who gave birth to a daughter recently.
The last time these two sides had met at the Eden Gardens, the Lions had come out on top and it will be interesting to see what Gautam Gambhir will do to turn the tables this time around. The home side might look to get in Dale Steyn and James Faulkner in the side to strengthen their bowling. The wily fast bowlers might prove to be handy against the in form KKR batsmen. The Knights have suffered problems in their top order but they have been able to put healthy totals on the board frequently.
(With inputs from IANS)
source: http://www.cricketcountry.com / Cricket Country / Home> News / by Cricket Country Staff / May 19th, 2016
Karnataka Arebhashe Samskritika and Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, in association with Kodagu Gowda Samaja will hold a two-day meet from May 14 to preserve and promote the old Kodagu Gowda culture.
Academy chief Kolyada Girish said the event will be held at Bharath Scouts and Guides grounds. The cultural event will be inaugurated by Kudupajje K Kushalappa, president of Kodagu Gowda Samaja.
“The event has been organized to make the younger generation more familarized with the rich Kodagu Gowda culture and tradition. Nearly 3,000 people from all over Karnataka are expected to take part,” said Girish.
Solo elocution on Arebhashe culture, fashion show, lyric writing, mono acting, rhymes, conference and other cultural events will be held on the occasion, said Mandrira G Mohandas, coordinator of the function.
Cultural programmes On the second day, cultural programmes will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah. The rally will be flagged off by MLA Vasu. Seetharama Kevalla, principal, Vidya Rashmi Vidyasamthe, Savanuru, Chandramathi from Government High School Markanja and Pattada Shivakumar from Government College, Hobbli will present papers on the Arebhashe culture and tradition.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / TNN / May 12th, 2016
Hundreds of Kodagu Gowdas including women and children, dressed in their colourful best were present at the inauguration of the two-day cultural extravaganza with the title ‘Arebhashe Aisiri’, organised by Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthika Sahitya Academy and Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Mysuru at the Scouts and Guides grounds behind the DC’s office here this morning.
Inaugurating the cultural event, Kodagu Gowda Samaja President Kudupaje K. Kushalappa said there is a need for propagation of 500-year-old Kodagu Gowda Culture, Tradition and Language which was being used by 5 lakh people to keep our future generations abreast.
Calling upon Kodagu Gowdas to shun inferiority complex and compete with other people to achieve their goals, he added that there were more than 2,000 Kodagu Gowdas residing in Mysuru who should get together and unitedly propagate their rich culture.
Chamaraja MLA Vasu, speaking on the occasion, said that frequent organisation of such programmes would go a long way in preserving and propagating the virtues of Kodagu Gowda culture.
Academy Chairman Kolyada Girish, Mysuru Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Kodagu Gowda Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association President U. Janardhan, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Kodagu Gowda Women’s Association President Uluvarana Ghanavathi, Mysuru Kodagu Arabhashe Gowda Yuva Vedike President Mukkati Punith, Dakshina Kannada Kodagu Gowda Samaja President Naveen Devaragunda, Kodagu Gowda Kshemabhivrudhi Sangha President Nedumane Chengappa, Assistant Director, Directorate of Information and Publicity, New Delhi, Dr. T.C.Poornima and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 14th, 2016
Pandit Aradhana Swanand has emerged as the district topper in ICSE class X exams. The student from Coorg Public School secured 97%.
A R Hitha has secured 96%, with 100 in computer applications, while C M Monica has also scored 96%, the school stated, adding that “the three of them have achieved a unique distinction of scoring 1 point in all subjects”.
Coorg Public School has posted centum results, which, it stated, is a feat, given that it has scored 100% for 18 successive years.
Of the 85 students, 16 have scored over 90% marks and 34 above 80% marks.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / TNN / May 13th, 2016
Rakshana Vedike member opposes fire rituals for rains
Talacauvery Moolaswaroopa Rakshana Vedike Member Ulliyada M Poovaiah urged the government to retain the original glory of Bhagamandala and Talacauvery.
These two spots should not be converted into tourist destinations, he said.Addressing mediapersons here on Tuesday, Poovaiah said that in the official documents of the government, such as maps, Cauvery kshetra is mentioned as a tourist centre.
“The mistake should be rectified. Necessary measures should be taken to control the activities of tourists at the theerthakola (pond) of Talacauvery and Brahmagiri Hills. Security personnel should be appointed at the junction near Kailasa Ashrama and a gate should be erected,” he said.
Dress code
“Also, a dress code should be implemented at the Cauvery kshetra. The maintenance of theerthakola and Brahmakundike must be carried out as mentioned in the letter by Neeleshwara Padmanabha Tantri to the deputy commissioner. The water of the theerthakola has not been changed the last several months. The polluted water may cause harm to health. Hence, the theerthakola should be cleaned regularly. Measures should be taken to implement green police system in Talacauvery,” he demanded.
‘No rituals’
“There is an information saying some seers will perform sacred fire rituals at Talacauvery for rains. Singing the glory of God through bhajan and namasmarane is allowed, but sacred fire rituals are not entertained,” he said.
Ulliyada Poovaiah said that the plastic sheet above the brahmakundike is against religious beliefs. The cover should be removed immediately. The pooja timings should be displayed on a venue. The pooja should be conducted on specific timings.
Kodava Makkada Koota President Bollajira B Ayyappa, Talacauvery Moola Swaroopa Rakshana Vedike Convener Kokkalera A Cariappa, Secretary Karun Kalaiah, members Kodiyara Muttanna and Ratan Thammaiah were present.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / Madikeri – DHNS – May 12th, 2016
Madikeri Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi Mathu Sahitya Academy in association with Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Mysuru, will host ‘Arebhashe Aisiri,’ a 2-day cultural meet at the Scouts and Guides ground near DC office in city on May 14 and 15.
Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, Academy Chairman Kolyada Girish said that Mysuru’s Kodagu Gowda Samaja President Kudupaje K. Kushalappa will inaugurate the event at 11 am on May 14. Mysuru Kodagu Gowda Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association President Chittimada U. Janardhan, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Gowda Women’s Association President Uluvarana Ghanavathi, Mysuru Kodagu Arebhashe Gowda Yuva Vedike President Mukkati Punith will be the chief guests on the occasion, he said.
The meet will feature a host of cultural and literary events and contests which include Arebhashe Pada recitation, Arebhashe Kolata, mono-acting, group dance, Arebhashe poets meet etc.
A grand procession will be taken out from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 9 am on May 15. MLA Vasu will flag off the procession in the presence of Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa.
Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will formally inaugurate the meet at the Scouts and Guides ground at 11 am on May 15. Union Law Minister D. V. Sadananda Gowda, Ministers V. Sreenivasa Prasad, D.K. Shivakumar, Umashree and Dinesh Gundu Rao, MPs Pratap Simha and Shobha Karandlaje will take part, he said.
The inauguration will be followed by a seminar on issues related to Arebhashe culture.
The valedictory will take place at 6 pm, with Joint Director of Information Department T. C. Poornima delivering the valedictory address.
University of Mysuru Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa, Corporator Cheluvegowda, Retd. Principal Dr. Kanadka A. Padma, Mysuru Kodagu Gowda Samaja former President Kodakandi Gopal will be present, he said.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 11th, 2016
Rohan Bopanna is happy that he is able to strike a winning form in the run up to the Grand Slams. Even though he has been defending points comfortably, the 36-year-old is keen to ride on the momentum and get into the top-10 of doubles to ensure an Indian entry for the Olympics.
It may be difficult to visualise, but Bopanna is practical that with his current rank of 13 and Leander Paes’s 54, it may not be possible to guarantee an Indian entry in doubles for the Rio Games.
“The cut-off for the London Olympics was 68,” recalled Bopanna, as he used the break from tennis owing to wet weather in Rome, for a brief chat, before his doubles semifinals, in partnership with Florin Mergea of Romania.
“We have been winning some close matches. It is good to get some confidence back. Most of the matches are decided on two or three points. The key is to string together four or five matches,” said Bopanna, sensing that he was getting close to winning a Grand Slam title.
“Winning a Grand Slam is not easy. So many different players are playing these days. In fact, very few top players are not playing doubles,” Bopanna observed.
This being the Olympic year, it is only natural that Bopanna finds a lot of players including Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco playing doubles in the professional circuit, in the Masters events, in particular.
“Even if I want to play doubles with Leander, we can’t get into the big events with our rank. Getting an entry in the ATP-500 events itself would be difficult,” said Bopanna. What about playing mixed doubles with Sania Mirza in the two Grand Slams before the Olympics, as possible preparation for the big stage, even though there may be a fight for her hand.
Yet to decide on partner
“I know that Sania is tied up for French Open mixed already. I am yet to finalise my partner. After French Open, if she is not fixed up with another partner, we may play together. I believe in a systematic approach. The main aim is to be in the top-10, and then take it from there,” he said.
Thus, Bopanna is not even interested to think about whom he would prefer as his partner, if he makes it to top-10 on June 6.
“Of course, I know that I can play with anyone who has a rank, Leander, Saketh, Yuki, if I am in the top-10. But it is not right to think that far now. Actually, I heard that for the next Olympics, the ITF is trying to restrict the partner’s rank to top-300. I also know that there are no wildcards this time in tennis.”
Bopanna said he was not thinking about the results or defending points.
“Basically, I am enjoying good tennis. I don’t think too much about other things,” concluded Bopanna.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Sport / by Kamesh Srinivasan / New Delhi – May 15th, 2016
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