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The need to enrich educationwith Indian content was emphasizedby Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, theGovernor.

Launching a DVD on ‘Festivalof India’, narrated by Dr. MathoorKrishnamurti, Director of BharatiyaVidya Bhavan, at the Raj Bhavan

PLEA TO ENRICH EDUCATION WITHINDIAN CONTENT

on March 30. Dr. Bhardwajremarked “we have not been ableto provide our children the kind ofeducation that was imparted in theancient Nalanda and Takshilauniversities and such education inthe past had greatly contributed toimprove Indian society, he said.

DVD Release -Page - 2 'Jeevana Saadane' book release - Page -3 Puppet Show Page-7

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka, launching a DVD on 'Festival of India, narrated byDr. Mathoor Krishnamurti, Director of BVB while other dignitaries looks on

Honouring atKodagu Kendra-11

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Referring to the richheritage of Kannada culture,the Governor stressed the needto translate works in Kannadainto other national and foreignlanguages. He said there weremany epics in Kannada whichwere as good as Kalidasa’sworks and “it is worthwhileto spread this knowledgeacross the globe”, he added.

Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurtiwho has rendered these festivals,explained that there were14 main festivals of Indiafeatured in the DVD.They are: Guru NanakJayanthi, Mahaveer Jayanthi,Ganesha Chaturthi, Deepavali,Gita Jayanthi, KrishnaJanmashtami, Guru Poornimaand many more.

H.E. Dr. Bhardwajgreeting

Vidwan Sri HosahalliKeshavamurthy

during DVD launchfunction

H.E. Dr. Bhardwaj greeting Sri A. Ramakrishna, Chief General Manager, SBM after the latterhanded over a cheque for five lakh towards building fund of Bhavan Bangalore Press school.

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AUTHORHAPPY ATGROWINGINTEREST INLITERATURE

“There is a sea of changein the attitude of people in allwalks of life of the presentgeneration which is beingmore and more attractedto literature”, observedDr. G.M. Hegde at a functionat the Bhavan on March 28.

Dr Hegde who wasspeaking at a function torelease his book on “ManuBaligar : Jeevana Sadhane”said that this was especially sowith officers who occupied highpositions. This literary bent ofmind of such people auguredwell both for the people andthe administration, he observed.

Describing Sri Baligar,the subject his book as a poet,story-teller, dramatist, writer,columnist, yoga exponent andabove all a decent officer whocommanded respect fromcolleagues, family and thepeople at large, he explainedhow Manu Baligar had workedin different parts of the state indifferent capacities and earneda good name for thegovernment and himself.

Dr Hegde paid a specialcompliment to Baligar forbeing the first officer of thestate to have won the hearts of

MANU BALIGARJEEVANASADHANE BOOKLAUNCHED

Smt. Shankaramma Baligar, mother of the Baligars, Sri. V.P. Baligar IAS, PrincipalSecretary to Industry, Govt of Karnataka and Sri. Manu Baligar (also in picture)

launching the book, 'Manu Baligar - Jeevana Sadhane'

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the Marathi-speaking people ofBelgaum, inspiring them toaccept Kannada and to learn thelanguage. The government, hesaid would do well to appointsuch officers to border districts.

The book was releasedby Smt. Shankaramma Baligar,mother of the Baligars.Sri.V.P. Baligar, IAS, PrincipalSecretary to Industry, Govt ofKarnataka and younger brotherSri. Manu Baligar read a poemhe had composed on his sibling.

Speaking on the occasion,Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti,Executive Director of theBhavan pointed out that every

person gets an opportunity toserve society, once in his lifetime. Those who miss it mayrepent later in life. But Sri.Manu Baligar is an exception.He has not only seized theopportunity but has made gooduse of it both for himself andthe people, he added.

An emotion – filled ManuBaligar thanked all those whohad helped him in launchingthe book, a copy of which waspresented to all those presentat the function.

Earlier, Sri N. Ramanuja,Chairman, Bhavan Karnataka,welcomed the gathering andintroduced the chief guests tothe audience. Sri. H.N. Suresh,Director of Bhavan’sProgrammes and Projects whocompered the proceedingsproposed a vote of thanks.

Noted filmartiste Jayanthi

honouringSmt. MayadeviW/o Sri ManuBaligar during

the book launchfunction.

EVERY PERSON GETSAN OPPORTUNITY TOSERVE SOCIETY, ONCEIN HIS LIFE TIME.

- MATHOORJI

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“Whether oral or written,communication in the presentcontext must be knowledge-based”, observed Ms. Deepti A.Diwakar, grand-daughterof noted freedom fighter,Dr. R.R. Diwakar and a graduatein Broadcasting and ElectronicCommunication of the SanFrancisco State University ofUSA.

Delivering the Prof.S. Srinivasa Murthy Endowmentlecture for the Bhavan’s H.B.College of Communication andManagement on March 31.Ms Deepti said the days of mereinformation have changed to thedays of knowledge She stressedthe importance of the electronicmedia in the communicationtransference. Today a managerwithout the latest knowledge oftechnology development is of nouse to his company, she added.

The endowment had beeninstituted by Smt. Garudamma,wife of Prof Srinivasa Murthy,

CALL TOMAKECOMMUNICATIONGEN – BASED

Smt. Garudamma herself hadpassed away earlier in the monthof March. A two – minute silencewas observed before thecommencement of the meetingas a mark of respect to thedeceased.

It was also the valedictoryfunction of the college.Sri. A. Krishnamurthy, Secretaryof the Bhavan and Director, M.P.Birla Institute of Management,who delivered the valedictoryaddress, explained theimportance of communication.While appreciating the views ofMs Deepti Diwakar in thisregard, he hoped the nearly280 hours that the students hadspent in their 10 month coursewould be put to good use inmaking their future bright andprosperous. He appealed to themto continue their association withtheir alma mater wherever theyare in the future.

Earlier Prof. S.N. Subba Rao,Principal, welcomed the chiefguests and introduced them tothe audience. Prof. G. Kalavathiproposed a vote of thanks.

Ms. Deepti A. Diwakar delivering ProfS. Srinivasa Murthy Endowment Lecture

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A NOVELWAY TOCONTRIBUTETO BHAVANACTIVITIES

The family of Mr & MrsPadmanabhan have beencontributing regularly forvarious activities of theBhavan. When the Bhavan’sMysore Kendra was launchedthey not only presented twotall brass lamps for use in theinaugural functions, but alsodonated a significant amounttowards its building fund.

Their son, Chi. Velu hadcontributed his first salary tothe developmental work ofMysore Bhavan when the samewas inaugurated earlier.

Now, their daughter Kum.Abhirami has sent her firstsalary (Rs.14,000) to theBhavan’s Director Dr. MathoorKrishnamurti towards itseducation activities.

The Bhavan is thankful toMs. Abhirami for her kindgesture. Here alongside is herletter which may inspire others.

Dear Mathoorji,

You have been aninspiration and a pillerof strength to me always.You have always encouragedme in all my endeavours.

This ia a small contributionto the great inspirational workyou have been doing. Hope myfirst salary of Rs. 14,000 makesa difference in someone'seducation.

I hope I will be able tomake more considerablecontribution in future.

Thank you for being asupport whenever I needed.

Yours Sincerely Abhirami A

Kum. Abhirami

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All the 240children from theprimary to IV standardvied with one anotherto display theirartistic potential in acultural programme ofthe Bhavan’s Smt. D.Shakuntalamma andDr. D. Krishna Murtimemorial school inShimoga.

The two-daycarnival on April 8 and9 to mark the firstSchool Day of theinstitution to showcase the bubbling

SCHOOL DAYSHOW CASETALENTSGALORE OFTINY TOTS

facets of the Lord’s eventfullife, culminating in“Vishwaroopa Darshana”. Thedepiction stood for the zeal andenthusiasm of the children torise to the demands of thesituation.

Sri. T.N. Kamalakar, BlockDevelopment Officer, who wasthe chief guest, complimentedthe children on their enjoyablefare. He was happy that theBhavan was inculcating“Bharatiya” culture in them.He suggested that – the Bhavanwould do well to sponsor a fewpoor children to be educated.

talents of the kids and theexcitement of the parents asthey watched their wardsturned out a sell outprogramme.

The theme for the culturalpageant revolved round thetheme on “Sri Krishna”, thekids portraying the different

Sri Ganesh of Yakshagana Gombeyata Mandalifrom Uppinakudru performing pupating

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Shivamogga Photos

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Shivamogga Photos

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PHOTOGALLERY :SHIVAMOGGASCHOOLDAY -2010

Dr. MathoorKrishnamurti, Director,Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,who was another chief guestappealed to parents to joinhands with the schooladministration in unearthingtalent. The parents should berole models for their wards,he added.

Dr. M.N. Nandakumar,Director, Bhavan’s LondonKendra, gave away prizes andcertificates to the children.While wishing a bright futureto the school and its pupils, heshared his own experiences as ateacher with them.

The competitions in sportsand co-curricular activitieswere designed in such a waythat every child received one ormore prize. The famousYakshagana GombeyataMandali from Uppinakudru

regaled the children with astunning puppet show.

The entire programme wasso well organized, thanks to thePrincipal and his staff, that itwill be remembered for long.

Dr. M.N. Nanda Kumara, Director,Bhavan's London Kendraaddressing the gathering

Children performing during the programme

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The valedictory functionof the 10-day Summer campconducted by the Bhavan’sKodagu Vidyalaya wasmade more colourful whenSri. K.G. Bopiah MLA, Speakerand Sri Appachu RanjanState Legislative Assemblywere felicitated.

The vidyalaya under theleadership of its chairmanSri K.P. Uttappa on theconcluding day, April 14, madereferences to the service ofthe two stalwarts to Kodaguin particular and the State ingeneral. The speakers wishedthe others would emulate theirexample.

Sri. M.P.AppachuRanjan ofKarnatakalegislativeAssembly

beinghonoured by

Sri. K.P.Uttappa,

Chairman,BVB, Kodagu

Kendra

Sri. K.G.Bopaiah,Speaker,

StatelegislativeAssembly

beinghonoured

by Dr. M.G.Patkar Hon.Treasurer of

BVB,KodaguKendra

BVB KODAGU HONOUR SPEAKE, MLA

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That was a very special day.After ten days of training inVoice Culture and Anchoringlanunched by MadhyamaBharathi of Bharatiya VidyaBhavan, all the ten students whoundergone the training weregiven opportunity to conduct thevaledictory function .

The training of the first batchwas conducted from 8th to 17th

April.Shailaja Santhosh, well

known TV anchor was the chiefguest. She appreciated theinnovative input in this training,particularly the emphasis on basictraining in the realization of onesown voice and voice modulation.

Bharatiya Vidya BhavanDirector Sri MathoorKrishnamurti presented theCertificates and inspired studentsby sharing his rich experience inVyaakhyana and Upanyasa.Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan ChairmanSri. N.Ramanuja enthusedstudents by encouragingobservations and assured hissupport to the MadhyamaBharathi programmes.

INNOVATIVECOURSEAPPRECIATED

Madhyama Bharathi DirectorSri. M.Jayarama Adiga briefedabout the new courses ofMadhyama Bharathi in therealization of its objective offacilitating media skills training.Bharathiya Vidya BhavanDirector (Programmes &Projects) Mr.H.N.Suresh presidedover the function

Ms. Praveena and Sri. AshokKumar anchored the programme.Sri.Thippeswamy fromChitradurga narrated how thecourse has emboldened in such ashort duration. Mr. Dileep Kumarfrom Mandya welcomed theguests. The performance of Ms.Sudha, the youngest of the batchwas itself evidence of howshe overcame the stage fear.The highlight of the programmewas the presentation of clippingsof the process of 10 days training.Mrs.Geetha proposed Vote ofthanks.

Out of 10 students four werealready invited by Udaya TV foraudition test. And all the tenstudents were listed for a newChannel to be launched soon.

MADHYAMABHARATHIACTIVITIES

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PUPPET EXHIBITION AND PLAYSunder

H.C. Khincha Memorial Endowment andJustice E.S. Venkataramaiah Endowment

May 8th, 2010 Saturday10.30 a.m. : Inauguration of Puppet Gallery

Venue : E.S.V. Hall6.30 p.m. Puppet play and Demonstration

Kalaimamani S. Seethalakshmi Director of Indian Puppeteer presents A colourful Shadow Puppet play on

Iyyappa CharitraVenue : Khincha Auditorium

May 9th 2010, Sunday6.30 p.m. Smt. Anupama Hoskere

Director of Dhaatu Puppet Theatre presentsClassical String Theatre

Astavakra - The Great SageAll are welcome

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Sat 9.00 a.m. 01. Khincha Auditorium Smruthi Sangeet : Hindustani Music Concert in memory of Ustad Abdul Quadar Khan Sahab

Smt. Nidhi Udupa Raghavan (Vocal) Sri Mohsin Khan (Sitar) Smt. Bharati Pratap (Vocal)

5.00 p.m. Master Sarafaraz Khan (Sarangi) Sri Deepak Paramshivan (Sarangi) Ustad Shabbir Nisar (Tabla Solo) Sri Shripad Hegde (Vocal)

Sun 10.00 a.m. 02. Khincha Auditorium Nupura presents : Nitya Nritya National Seminar on ' Repproachement of Culture' and Dance recital by Sri Prabal Gupta (Kathakali)

Sat 12.00 Noon - 08. Khincha Auditorium American Cornor presents English Feature Film : 'Fugitive' Starring Harrison Ford

PROGRAMME :MAY2010

Sat Puppet Exhibition - ESV Hall 08. H.C. Khincha Memorial Endowment - Dhaatu presents Puppet Exhibition and shows 10.30 a.m. Inauguration of the Puppet Gallery 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Auditorium Puppet Play & Demmonstration Kalailamani S. Seethalakshmi Director of Indian Puppeteer presents A colourful Shadow Peppet play on Iyyappa Charitra

Sun - 6.30 p.m. 09. Khincha Auditorium Justice E.S. Venkataramaiah Endowment Anupama Hoskere,Director of Dhaatu Puppet Theatre presents classical String Puppet Theatre Astavakra - The great sage

Mon 6.00 p.m. 10. ESV Hall : Sri G. V Bhave and Smt. Lakshmi G. Bhave memorial Swara Sourabha music concert by Gandhara Mandakini group song composed and Directed by Ubhaya Ghana Vidushi Internationally renowned Guru Shyamala G. Bhave

Note : Puppet Exhibition on08.5.2010 to 09.5.2010.The exhibition isopen to public11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

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Tue - 6.00 p.m. : 11 Music concert in association with Infosys Foundation Vocal duet : Sri Roshan Rajan Sri. Ritvik Rajan Venue : Indian Institute of World Culture

Wed - 6.00 p.m. : ESV Hall 12 Sri R. Nagaraja Rao Endowment Lecture Topic : Meditation in the light of Jiddu Krishnamurti's teachings. Speaker : Sri Kabir Jaithirtha, Director, Rajghat Besant School, Varanasi.

Fri - 5.00 p.m. : 14 Khincha Auditorium American Corner presents two - day Indo American film festival. Inauguration : Padmabhushan Dr. B. Saroja Devi Sri. V.K. Murthy Cinematographer, Dada Saheb Phalke Awardee Presided by Sri N. Ramanuja Chairman, BVB, Karnataka followed by Screening of film American Chai Direction : Anurag Mehta.

Fri - 10.30 a.m. : ESV Hall 14 Sri A.S. Ramanuja Iyengar Sri. Y.N. Balarama Reddy Endowment - 11th

Sat - 10.30 a.m. : 15 Khincha Auditorium Indo- American film festival continuation. - Still in Transit Direction : Steve Clack 12.00 noon : Sita Sings the Blues - Direction : Nina Paley 2.30 p.m. : Indian Cowboy Direction : Nikhil Kamkolkar 4.30 p.m. : Mississippi Masala Direction : Mira Nair

Sun - 10.30 a.m. : 16 Khincha Auditorium Sri. V. Krishnamurthy, Senior Advocate, birthday Anniversary Celebration Music concert : Pt. Rajiv Taranath

Sat - 6.00 p.m. : 29 Khincha Auditorium Dharwad Utsav Pt. Guru Rao DeshpandeSangeeth Sabha presents Hindustani Vocal - Smt. Sawani Shinde and Sri. D. Kumar Das.

6.00 p.m. : 29 ESV Hall Astrology Lecture Topic - Utility of Kakphas in Ashtaka Varga Speaker : Sri T.R. Vijaya Kumar

Annual creative painting and

photography exhibition.

Exhibition till 18th May 2010

From 11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

PROGRAMME :MAY2010

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