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Dasara: Kodagu Tableau Gets First Prize, Mysuru 2nd, Chitradurga 3rd

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Kodagu district tableau won the first prize while the tableau of Mysuru district bagged the second prize among the tableaux that took part in Dasara procession held on Wednesday.

A total of 48 tableaux, including one from each of the 31 districts of the State, four of Dasara Sub-Committees and 13 of various Government Departments, institutions and bodies had taken part in the Jumboo Savari procession.

A panel appointed by Dasara Tableaux Sub-Committee for the purpose announced the prizes on Thursday, according to which Kodagu district won the first prize, followed by Mysuru district with second prize and Chitradurga district third prize.

The Kodagu district tableau portrayed Brahmagiri Hill Range, the famed Bhagandeshwara temple, Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery and rich flora and fauna of the district. Mysuru district tableau displayed a total of 18 models including the famed Mysore Peta (Turban), Mysore Silk, Mysore Mallige, Betel leaves, Nanjangud Rasabale that have GI tag, Chamundeshwari temple, Mahishasura and Nandi Statues atop Chamundi Hill and the Howdah carrying Dasara elephant, among others.

Chitradurga district tableau that won the third prize displayed Vanivilas Sagar Dam, the Statues of Madakari Nayaka and Onake Obavva and a replica of the famed Deepa Stambha.

The tableau of Chikmagalur, which portrayed the seven rivers that flow in the district, Tumakuru’s tableau that displayed  HAL’s Helicopter manufacturing unit and Vijayapura district’s tableau that displayed the famed Siddarameshwara temple  and the tableau of Dasara Sub-Committee portraying the Somanathapura temple in T. Narasipur taluk, bagged the consolation prizes.

In the Government Departments, Institutions and Bodies category, the tableau of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department bagged the first prize, followed by KMF (Karnataka Milk Federation) tableau that displayed the whole range of Nandini Milk products, with second prize and the tableau of Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Development Corporation that showcased Lidkar products won the third prize.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / October 07th, 2022

I am an over-ambitious actor: Actor Varsha Bollamma

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Actor Varsha Bollamma is looking forward to the release of her Wednesday’s release “Swathi Muthyam”.

Actor Varsha Bollamma

Actor Varsha Bollamma is back in the reckoning with her upcoming film Swathi Muthyam. Also starring Ganesh Bellamkonda, the film showcases Varsha as Bhagyalakshmi, a teacher, who is a stickler to perfection. Varsha says it is the most relatable character in her career.

“I come from Coorg, a village in Karnataka. Usually, people from villages look naive, but their actions seem dominating. What if such people come across a small news, they gossip over it and blow it out of proportion. Likewise, my character of Bhagyalakshmi will be in control of things and act in a similar fashion. Besides my character, all other characters have got depth and freshness throughout,” says Varsha.

The concept of Swathi Muthyam is set against the background of sperm donation and infertility. But Varsha asserts that the film has no similarities with Vicky Donor. “Although the story revolves around sperm donation, the treatment is completely different. While Vicky Donor is all about convincing a woman, our film deals with a big family and their taboo. The presence of actors Goparaju Ramana and Naresh makes the film stand out among the recent hits,” she adds.

Ever since her debut in Chusi Chudangane, Varsha seems to have little inclination towards middle-class stories. “I am an over ambitious actor, who wants to strike a chord as a performer.

I feel Middle Class Melodies has brought me immense recognition as an actor and it’s only because of that film I have landed this project. I don’t have inhibitions to portray different roles, but I think people like to see me in traditional or girl-next-door roles. Given an opportunity, I want to play a negative role on the lines of Ritesh Deshmukh in Ek Villain,” reveals the actor.

Up next, Varsha is paired opposite Sandeep Kishan in Ooru Peru Bhairavakona. “It’s a supernatural thriller, which shows me in a new avatar. I am also in talks for a couple of projects, which will be finalised soon,” signs off Varsha.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Nation> Entertainment> Telugu / by Murali Krishna CH / Express News Service / October 04th, 2022

Coorg beauty Krishi Thapanda pairs with Yogi in ‘Lanke’

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Team Lanke is all excited about the release of their film which is slated for September 10. Directed by Ram Prasad M D, the film will see Loose Maada Yogi back in screen after a long time.

The movie also sees Coorg lass Krishi Thapanda pair with Yogi for the first time. Krishi who had earlier acted in films like Akira and Kannadakkagi Ondannu Otti, is much excited about this film and says she’s looking forward to the feedback from fans.

Lanke has already created a lot of hype on social media and its teaser and trailer have fetched an amazing response.

Based on a real-life incident, Lanke is an out-and-out commercial flick and Ram Prasad is confident that it will find favour amongst viewers. With Kavya Shetty, Suchendra Prasad, Sharath Lohithashwa and Danny Kuttappa also amongst the cast, the film seems promising say fans. Lanke which has music by young composer Karthik Sharma, has been produced by Surekha Ram Prasad and Patel Srinivas under The Great Entertainment banner.

source: http://www.freepressjournal.in / The Free Press Journal / Home> Entertainment> Regional-film-news / by FPJ Web Desk / September 06th, 2021

Makkala Dasara inaugurated at Madikeri

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Makkala Dasara or children’s dasara was inaugurated at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri on Monday.

It was a platform for children to showcase their talents and the authorities had arranged a slew of cultural programmes to mark the occasion including clay modeling.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Life & Style> Homes & Gardens / by Venkatesh Bhat S 3162 / October 03rd, 2022

Varsha Bollamma: Being a small-town girl, I could relate to the conflicts of Swathimuthyam

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The family entertainer, written and directed by Lakshman K Krishna, releases on October 5.

Varsha Bollamma: Being a small-town girl, I could relate to the conflicts of Swathimuthyam
Varsha Bollamma

Swathimuthyam, the family entertainer that hits screens on October 5, is the second theatrical release for Varsha Bollamma after Stand Up Rahul. She is yet again placed in her comfort-zone in the film, a girl-next-door character Bhagyalakshmi, a government teacher, who falls in love with an innocent guy. She opened up about her experiences in a chat with the media earlier today.

Varsha admits that Bhagyalakshmi is a slightly dominating character in comparison to Ganesh’s part in the film. She says there’s an innocence to the latter while Bhagyalakshmi has the upper hand in the relationship. While the film interested her initially for the banner Sithara Entertainments, she fell in love with the story once director Lakshman K Krishna gave her a narration.

Being a teacher in the film didn’t require her to do any prep and the Coorg girl mentions that she enjoys being in the company of children who’re upto some frolic. “I totally enjoyed the experience. Though there may a strictness to Bhagyalakshmi, she’s a fun-loving girl at heart.”

The sperm-donation angle to the film may remind many of Vicky Donor but Varsha insists this is a different film and largely a family entertainer. “I am not allowed to talk much about it now but you’ll realise it when you watch it in theatres.” She tells that Swathimuthyam is a film that’s quite close to reality and every character has significance in the story.

The film will stand out for its treatment and she gives this stamp of assurance being a small-town girl herself. “Swathimuthyam is mostly set in a village where they make a mountain hill out of a mole. The families will relate to the the conflicts in the story and fall in love with it. This is an out-and-out entertainer with terrific performances by Naresh, Rao Ramesh and Goparaju Ramana.”

While Varsha was expecting to guide her co-star and debutant Ganesh during the shoot, she was surprised by his preparedness. “He understands the ways of the industry and didn’t at all behave like a newcomer.” She informs that Lakshman K Krishna is a good writer and exudes the same warmth and innocence that the story requires. Her next release is Ooru Peru Bhairavakona alongside Sundeep Kishan.

source: http://www.ottplay.com / OTT Play / Home> News / by Srivathsa Nadadhur / October 03rd, 2022

Tel Aviv Open: Rohan Bopanna wins men’s doubles title with Matwe Middelkoop, his third of season

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The 42-year-old Indian now breaks back into the top 20 rankings for the first time since August.

Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop with thier first title together | Jack Guez / AFP

Rohan Bopanna partnered Matwe Middelkoop to win his third tour title of the year, when the pair beat third seeds Santiago Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-2, 6-4, in the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday.

With the doubles crown, the 42-year-old now breaks back into the top 20 rankings for the first time since August, currently placed 19. Earlier this year, he had partnered Ramkumar Ramanathan to win titles in Adelaide and Pune.

But this was the first title he won with his Dutch partner. The duo had reached the final at the Hamburg Open and semifinals at the French Open earlier this year. They also hold a 16-10 record this season.

The top seeds in Israel however, had to work their way back into each of the three matches they played before getting to the final.

They beat Hamad Medjedovic and Yshai Oliel 4-6, 7-6(4), 10-6 in the first round. In the quarterfinal they beat Denys Molchanov and Franko Skugor 4-6, 7-6(5), 10-5 before beating the all-French team of Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul 4-6, 7-6(3), 10-8.

In the final though, they played their best tennis.

“I think those close matches, pulling through those you’re obviously having more court time, you’re trying to come through and fight some close battles,” Bopanna said to the ATP website.

“We were a couple of points or one point away from losing those matches, so sometimes those weeks make a huge difference for your confidence.”

This was Bopanna’s first event since the US Open. He was scheduled to compete for India in the Davis Cup World Group 1 tie against Norway, but pulled out because of a knee injury.

source: http://www.scroll.in / Scroll.in / Home> The Field> Indian Tennis / by Scroll Staff / October 03rd, 2022

International Coffee Day to be celebrated at Belur on Oct. 1

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Karnataka Growers Federation, an umbrella organisation of coffee growers in the Malnad region, will celebrate International Coffee Day at Belur on October 1.  This time the event will be part of the Sharannavarathri Dasara programme being held at Belur since September 26.

In a press release on Thursday, KGF president H.T. Mohan Kumar and general secretary K.B. Krishnappa said the KGF and other coffee planters associations will jointly hold the programme at Government Junior College grounds in the town at 10 a.m. Excise Minister K. Gopalaiah, who is also Minister in charge of Hassan district, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje, BJP national general secretary C.T. Ravi and others will take part in the programme.

India has a prominent place among coffee-growing countries. Every year, coffee production contributes ₹8,000 crore of foreign exchange to the government. The KGF will take up a programme to promote coffee consumption in the country, the press release said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / Hassan – September 29th, 2022

Mangalore varsity to lose 24 undergraduate colleges to Kodagu University

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Kodagu is situated around 150 km from Mangaluru and is geographically and culturally a different territory. The Mangalore University has colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi under its purview.

Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor prof P S Yadapadithaya said no official communication has been received so far on the formation of the Kodagu University. (Representative image. Express photo)

The Mangalore University is likely to lose 24 undergraduate colleges with the setting up of a new university in Kodagu.

Decks have been cleared for the Kodagu University with the Karnataka Legislative Assembly passing a Bill last week, amending the Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000 to pave way for the constitution of eight new universities, including Kodagu University, which would be bifurcated from the jurisdiction of Mangalore University.

Kodagu is situated around 150 km from Mangaluru and is geographically and culturally a different territory. The Mangalore University has colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi under its purview.

The new Kodagu University would also have about 10 colleges that presently come under the University of Mysore. The largest and oldest college in Kodagu district is the Field Marshal K M Cariappa College at Madikeri.

The Mangalore University postgraduate college and research centre on the Jnana Kaveri campus in Chikka Aluvara is proposed to be the headquarters of the Kodagu university.

K S Chandrasekharaiah, director of the centre, confirmed that Kodagu University administrative office is likely to be on the Chikka Aluvara campus.

He said students in Kodagu now have to move to Mysuru or Mangaluru for post-graduate studies, which can be avoided if more job-oriented courses are provided on the Jnana Kaveri campus.

Madikeri MLA M P Appachu Ranjan has requested the government to provide 200 more acres of land to the Chikka Aluvara campus, which presently has 70 acres.

The other universities proposed by the government in the Bill are to be set up at Koppal, Mandya, Bagalkot, Chamarajanagar, Bidar, Haveri and Hassan.

Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor prof P S Yadapadithaya said no official communication has been received so far on the formation of the Kodagu University.

As per the new National Educational Policy (NEP), priority is being given to local universities which can provide good education and environment to students, he said.

source: http://www.indianexpress.com / The Indian Express / Home> Education / by PTI, Mangaluru / September 30th, 2022