Vol. 10. No.1. January - 2010

KARNATAKA

Bhavan

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,Race Course Road,

Bangalore - 560 001.

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WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS - 2010

Ustad AmjadAli Khan -Page - 2

Cricket MatchPage - 13

Rajyothsava at ShivamoggaPage - 3

Bhavanothsava - 2009Page - 9

Handsome compliments wereshowered on Bharatiya Vidya Bhavanfor its solid contribution in the fields ofeducation and culture by Sri. SureshKumar, Minister for Urban DevelopmentLaw and Parliamentary Affairs,Karnataka.

Tuning the soil for the annexebuildings adjacent to the existingstructure that houses the Bhavan’sMysore Kendra on Dec 4, the Ministersaid that this contribution of the Bhavanis indestructible. He said he could seethat the Mysore Kendra was alsofollowing the same tradition of thisworld oraganisation in serving the causeof education and culture.

In this connection, the Ministerreferred to a school that was coming up

Suresh Kumar, Minister for UrbanDevelopment Law and Parliamentary Affairs,

performing Guddali Pooja.Also seen in the picture

Sri Shankaralinge Gowda, MLA.

MINISTER LAUDSBHAVAN'S SERVICE

in the slums at Sriramapuram inBangalore. The Bhavan proposed toextend quality education to the peoplebelow poverty line, he added.

Referring to the devoted serviceof Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti, the

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Bhavan’s Director who was theinspiration for this nobleservices, he described him asthe ‘cultural ambassador ofIndia’, going by the memorableservices he had rendered to thecontribution of the Bhavan.

Besides, Dr. Mathoorhimself, the simple butimpressive function wasattended by Sri N. Ramanuja,Chairman, Bhavan’s Karnataka,Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy,

Chairman, Mysore Kendra andthe members of the KendraExecutive Committee. SriShankaralinge Gowda, MLAwas also present.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan isorganising a sarod concert byUstad Amjad Ali Khan at RavindraKalakshetra on Dec. 31 in aid ofBhavan Bangalore Press School.

Son and successor of the art ofsarod maestro, Ustad Hafiz AliKhan Sahib, Amjad Ali Khan wasborn in Gwalior on October 9,

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

1945. He continues the traditionsof the Senia gharana. His deepinvolvement with the medium hasgiven him the capacity to createa new and he has used this toinnovate in classical music.

After his father, Ustad HafizAli Khan Sahib, he was on themusic faculty of the ShriramBharatiya Kala Kendra. He alsocomposed music for Kendraproductions. In 1970 he receivedthe UNESCO Award and thePadma Shri in 1975. The SangeetNatak Akademi Award wasbestowed upon him in 1989.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan holdsa unique Position in the world ofIndian music today. He hasevolved a style that isconventional in technique buthighly individual in spirit.

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SAROD RECITAL ON JAN 31.

BHOOMIPOOJAAT MYSORE

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ARRAY OFTALENTTO THEFORE

A rich variety entertainment,comprising lilting group songsbewitching dance dramas, Juicyskits laced with humor, coupledwith amusing fancy dress,interludes used as fillers, markedthe Rajyotsava and Children’s Daycelebrations at the Bhavan’sDr. D. Krishnamurti andSmt. D. Shakuntalamma MemorialSchool at Shivamogga.

The two events weremeaningful for the school, as itunfolded the abundant talent in itspupils. In fact, all the 245 students,ranging form LKG to IV standardtook part in the varied events, theschool verily turning out to be atalent pool.

Nor can the enthusiasm of theteachers and parents be underrated.While the teachers and the staffplayed an active role in theselection of the themes andaccoutrements, the parents saw toit that no stone was unturned inseeing their wards in deft make-upand readied for the occasion.

The stage itself was equallyaesthetic, the decor designedby the drawing teacher,the backdrop symbolicallyprojecting the composite characterof the programme.

Sri. S. Vasudeva, Joint –Director of Pre-UniversityEducation (Rtd), who was thechief guest, complimented thestudents on their talent andspoke of the significance ofRajyothsava.

In actuality the Rajyothsavawas not confined to November 1. Itwas spread over the entire month,each day highlighting personalitieswho had made a mark in the state.Teachers Vain Desai, Usha Dogre,Rajashree R. Jnaneswari,Madhavi, Chandana, Anuradha,Indu and Narayana delivering talkson all such personalities.

Children performing during theRajyothsava & Children Day Programme

Children enacting a play during theRajyothsava & Children Day Programme

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Here is heartening tidingsfor lovers of Hidustani music inparticular and of Indianclassical music in general.Legendary sitarist andcomposer, Maestro RaviShankar, has been awarded theHonorary Fellowship of TrinityLaban Conservatoire of Musicand Dance (Trinity Laban).

The renowned musicianwas honoured for hiscontribution to the performanceand promotion of Indian musicboth nationally andinternationally. Pandit RaviShankar is a Patron of theBharatiya Vidya BhavanCentre, UK. He has activelysupported the introduction of anIndian Music Degree which is

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presented by Bhavan UK inassociation with Trinity Labanand validated by CityUniversity, London.

Ravi Shankar received theaward at an intimate ceremonyin the Admiral’s House on theOld Royal Naval College worldheritage site. The award waspresented by the Trinity LabanChairman, Sir Bob Scott.Maestro Ravi Shankar thenshared some precious memoriesof his life in music.

The Bhavan’s Chairman,Mr. Maneck Dalal OBE, andExecutive Director Dr. M.N.Nandakumara were present,along with two of Raviji’sdisciples from the Bhavan whogave a short recital.

This was a very movingceremony and one whichallowed Bharatiya VidyaBhavan UK and Trinity Labanto express their admiration andappreciation of one of theworld’s greatest musicians.

Pandit. Ravi Shankar

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A fast track careeroriented English languagetraining was added to thearray of professional coursesoffered by the Bhavan’sBangalore Kendra. The short– term course which aims attraining spoken English inthe aspects of accent, dictionphonetics and diphthongswas launched at a function atthe ESV Hall on Dec. 14.

Dr. Rajeshwari Raghu,in charge of the training,explained that the coursewould be invaluable forstudents aspiring for a careerin BPOs, study abroad,hospitality industry or onluxury cruises. Such a skillwill be of immense use tothem as they would becommunicating with differentnationals, she pointed out.

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Senior journalist,Dr. V.N. Narayanan, Editor,Bhavan’s Journal, who wasthe chief guest, emphasizedthe importance of correctdiction in oral English. Hecommended the idea.

Dr. MathoorKrishnamurti, Director,Bhavan’s Bangalore Kendra,with his experience inspeaking several languages,cited a number of anecdotesto show how correctintonation made adifference to any language.Sri. A. Krishna Murthy,Honorary Secretary, BVBlauded the launch of thecourse, which he said had abright prospect.

Sri H.N. Suresh, Director,Programmes and Projects,proposed a vote of thanks.

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BHAVANOTHSAVA -2009 ATBENGALURUKENDRA

Ms. Swetha Lakshman performingBharatanatya

Kum. T.J. Nivedita performingBharatanatya

40THANNIVERSARYOF THEBHAVANOTSAVA

The Bengaluru Kendra of theBhavan organisedBhavanotsava - 2009 to markits 40th anniversary from Nov.15 to Dec 6. The event featuredover 150 artists. Yakshagana,Carnatic Vocal, Bharatanatya,Kannada Ghazal, Drama,Hindustani Violin Solo,Flute recital and Archery during

the festival. During this fest anopportunity was provided forthe physically challengedartists. Painting exhibition onGandhiji by Artist Sri. ShekarS. Ballary was an addedattraction. Art work by thestudents of Kalabharathi wereexhibited. Book exhibition wasorganised with special discount.All the programmes were wellreceived by the audience.

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Sri Vasanth Kiran performingBharatanatya

Sri L. Subba Rao demonstrating'Billu Vidye' (archery)

Flute recital by Smt. K.V. Madhura and party

Carnatic Vocal byDr. Hamsini Nagenda and party

VARITYMARKSBHAVANOTHSAVA

A scene from 'Mysore Mallege'Direction : Dr. B.V. Raja Ram

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Bharatanatya recital by visually challenged girls

Hindustani Violin concert by Sri Eswar Morgeri and Party

Kannada Ghazal byPt. Ravindra Handiganur

Carnatic Vocal bySri Maruthi Prasad

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BOOKEXHIBITION

ART SHOWBOOK LAUNCHES

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In about three – fourmonths the procedure of issuingstudent visa to US will becleared and by February nextonwards a new onlineapplication processing will bedevised to hasten the procedure.

This assurance was givenby US Consul, Mr. LeonGendin of the US ConsulateGeneral, Chennai at a meetinggot-up by Bhavan’s AmericanCorner on November 30, 2009.

Exchanging views on thesubject with students andparents, Mr Gendin said thatgetting a student visa shouldnot be a “nightmarishexperience”. He said “only twothings concern the US – your

HASSLE –FREEUS VISASOONbangalore.usvpp.gov

bonafides and finance. The restis peripheral.”

Mr. Gendin reassured thatgetting a student visa was not asdifficult as it was made out tobe. What was crucial is thestudents’ intention and one –year financial support.“The source of his sponsorshipis as vital”, he added.

Mr. Gendin clarified thatone might apply more than onceand each applications would beconsidered afresh. But thequestions which had not beensatisfactorily answered in theearlier applications would becross checked. “We really donot rely too much ondocuments . We depend onstudents’ intentions. TheConsulate must be convincedthat what is stated in yourapplication form is truth,” hesaid.

However, a studentintending to study in a USuniversity had better researchthe area of his study well before

AMERICANCORNERPROGRAMME

Mr. Leon Gendin addressingthe gathering

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the interview, he advised.He added “if the number ofIndian students seekingAmerican education isincreasing, American studentsopting for Chinese and Indianeducation too are growing.Earlier, American students wereenamored with studying inEuropean or UK universities.But now they are heading toAsia and mostly to China andIndia for business andmanagement studies,” he said.

He pointed out thatstudents may, after completingthe first year, finance mayaugment their by working parttime. “It’s only tourists who areforbidden from working in theUS,” he said. When askedabout the criterion of the USConsulate to decide whether astudent is a promising one ormediocre, he said, “We don’treally seek to know that. Butthe university that accepted himor her will review to an extentthe promising character of astudent.”

Mr. Gendin refuted reportsthat the American Consulateis tough on students of a certaincommunity from India.“Nothing of the sort. Everyapplicant is personally dealtwith, not communally,” he said.Responding to queries, he saidthat there was no difference indealing with students seekingtechnical or scientific orhumanities studies.

CORRIGENDUMReference the report on

the function where “Anjali”, amonograph on BangaloreNagarathnamma (Dec, 2009)was released. By an oversightthe location where the savanthad gone a whole hog inhelping create a memorial toSaint Thyagaraja, has slippedThough it is well-known thatthe location is Tiruvayyars inTanjaore district of TamilNadu, its mention is wellworth repeating. The omissionis regretted.

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“IT’S ONLYTOURISTS WHOARE FORBIDDENFROM WORKINGIN THE US,”

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Kreeda Bharati is thenew wing of Bhavan’sBangalore Kendra which willhelp appropriating a healthymind in a healthy body of thestaff and students of theInstitution. Sri N. RamanujaChairman, Bharatiya Vidya

KREEDABHARATIGETS GOING

with all necessary accessoriesin this regard, he added.

The two-day tournament atthe Palace Ground Cricketfield, was represented by tenteams, including one of themembers of staff and students.They were divided into threegroups, the ‘A’ Group had fourteams and the other two hadthree each. The top two teamsfrom group ‘A’ and one topteam from the other two groupswere qualified for the Semi-Finals.

A HEALTHYMINDIN AHEALTHYBODY

Sri. Fahad Khan receiving the winners trophy

Bhavan, made thisobservation at the prizedistribution ceremony ofthe Bhavan’s secondannual Tennis Ball, CricketTournament on November26.

Welcoming theaudience on the occasion.Sri H.N. Suresh, Director,Programmes & Projectssaid, a separate unit for thepurpose was essential topromote talent in sports inthe Bhavan whichcomprises severaleducational dispensations.It should be possible to getsupport of the State Deptof Youth and Sportsservices which is equipped

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The matches were playedon league-cum-knockout basis.On the first day there wereeight matches of eight overeach. Seven matches includingfour on league basis on daytwo, followed by two semi-finals and final followed the

WinningMPBIM-

PGCET teamalong withPrincipal

Dr. NageshMalavalli &other facultyof MPBIM

Runners BIM,Mysore withChief GuestSri Dodda

Ganesh andSri

N.Ramanuja,Chairman,

BVB

MPBIM-PGCETLIFTS THETROPHY

RUNNERS UPBIMMYSORE

four teams qualified for theSemi finals are from group‘A BIM Mysore (Sr.), MPBIM

(MAT) and MPBIM (PGCET -Sr.) NIFTE from group ‘B’ &‘C’ respectively.

In the first Semi Finals,BIM Mysore won the toss andput NIFTE to bat. In theallotted 10 overs the NIFTEmade a paltry, runs for the lossof 6 wkts. BIM Mysoreovertook this score easily withone over to spare. In the second

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Semi Final between PGCET(Sr) and MAT (both products ofMPBIM). MAT won the tossand elected to bat. They scored“modest 61 for seven in tenovers. PGCET easily surpassedthis for the loss of three wkts.

Then came the zestful, inand all important finals betweenarch rivals MPBIM –PGCETand BIM Mysore with plenty ofenthusiastic fans, supportersand cheer leaders for both sides.BIM Mysore won the toss andelected to field. In the allotted10 overs, MPBIM PGCET –Sr. scored a modest 69 forseven wkts. Chasing becamesticky for the Mysoreans. Theylost their captain S. AmithKumar for 2 runs. Raghavendraand Arjun offered someresistance scoring 15 and 11respectively against very tightand accurate bowling byPGCET bowlers and the rest ofMysore team could not crossdouble digit and crumbled likenine dins.PGCET won by 27runs. Former Indian cricketer

Dodda Ganesh who gave awaythe winners rolling trophy andbest bowler award said, oneshould fix a target in his lifeand work hard to meet it. In hisyounger days, he said, he usedto cycle about 15-20 kms a dayto go for practice which helpedhim to be fit, then he went on torepresent Indian team to tourSouth Africa, Zimbabwe andWest Indies. While givingaway the trophys,Sri. A. Krishnamurthy,Hon. Secretary, said suchtournaments should beorganized in other centers.The man of the series awardwas given away by Sri H.N.Suresh, the winners trophy andwinners individual mementosaward by Smt Pushpa Ramanujaand runners-up mementos byDr. Nagesh S. MalavalliPrincipal, MPBIM.

The tournament was co-ordinated by Sri K.C.Pemmaiah,Programme offier andSri. V Muralidar, Manager,American Corner.

MAN OF THEMATCH :VIJAYA KUMAR

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“Marevina Mahapurusharu”is a story of the 2 absentminded professors – ProfShama Rao and his friendProf Bhujanga Rao. One finemorning, Prof Shama Raoreceives a telegram from hisfriend Pandu, the matter ofwhich becomes the basis forthe development of the drama.The wife’s of these professorsadd more confusion in theprocess of correcting theirabsent minded husbands. Thebutt of all this is Prof NarayanRao, father of Prof Shama Rao– who has to face obituarycondolences even while he isalive – a misread telegram.Shastri, postman, milkman,paper vendor and a coolie add

PLAY :'MAREVINAMAHAPURUSHARU'ON JAN 9.

their bits into this confusion.The drama written by S GunduRao unfolds to a comical endwith the satisfaction that‘All is well that ends well’.The Cast :

Prof. Shama Rao -Sri. Vijaya Kumar, WifeSusheela, - Smt. Jayanthi,Prof. Bhujanga Rao -Sri. H.R. Ananth, Wife Radha -Smt. Girija Ananth,Prof. Narayana Rao -Sri. Prasanna Kumar,

Smt. Narayana Rao -Dr. Shubha Pada,

Director :Dr. T.R. Gururaja Rao(All are members ofRotary Bangalore West)All are cordially invitedwith family & friends.

Sri. H.R. Ananth andSmt. Girija Ananth

at the play

PROGRAMME : JANUARY 2010 Sat 6.00 p.m. : Natyakalanidhi Pandanallur Muttaiah Pillai 2. Khincha Hall Endowment - Bharatanatya Recital :

Chinmayee Venkataraman

Sun 10.30 a.m. : Nanjangud Srikantaiah Janakamma Endowment 3. ESV Hall Hindustani music : Lecture Demonstration by

Vidhushi Smt. K. Gowri

Sat 12.00 Noon : American Corner presents English Feature Film 9. Khincha Hall Diane Keaton's

"Baby Boom" An Unexpected Comedy

5.30 p.m. "Marevina Mahapurusharu" - Drama :For details please see page -15Chief Guest - Sri V. Ramamurthy

Renowned Stage Technician

Sat & Sun 6.00 p.m.: Surya festival 16 to 17 Khincha Hall Smt. K.P. Padmini Amma and

Sri. P. Rajaram Endowment - Bharatanatya Recital :Kum. Lakshmi Gopalaswamy

Sun 6.00 p.m. : Bharatanatya Recital :Ms. Veena Nair and Dhanya Nair

7.00 p.m. Cantemporary Dance by Samudra, Kerala

Fri to Sun 6.00 p.m.: Founders Day Celebrations 22 to 24 Khincha Hall A three day festival of Music and Dance by

the students of Kala-bharathi

Sat 10.30 a.m. : Sarvodaya Day - prayer meeting followed by 30 ESV Hall Launching of Gandhi Krithi Sanchaya

Vols - 16,17,18 and 19.Also Gandhi Upanishad (Vol - 07)authored by Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti

Sun 6.00 p.m. : Sarod Music Concert : 31 Ravindra Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Kalakshetra Details - page 16

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Grand Sarod concert by

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan31st January 2010, 6.00 p.m.at Ravindra Kalakshetra, J.C. Road, Bangalore

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