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‘Ek Actor Ki Maut’ to be staged on March 24 in Bengaluru

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Director Zafer Mohiuddin says the play is a conversation between the medium of theatre, film and television

Kavita Agarwal and Zafer Mohiuddin in stills from the play | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Kathputliyan Theatre Group (KTG) will stage, Ek Actor Ki Maut. Directed by theatre actor, director, playwright Zafer Mohiuddin, the play is originally written by Croatian writer, Miro Gavran and adapted to Hindi by Saurabh Srivastava.

“It is about two actors, Akshay and Ira, who develop a bond while rehearsing for a charity show,” says Zafer in his baritone, from Alliance Francaise. “Akshay is a struggling actor, while Ira is established with a successful career spanning 40 years. Akshay invites Ira to act in a play, and Ira reluctantly agrees. The play explores Ira’s love for theatre, and the emotions the two actors go through as they share aspects of their lives.”

Zafer plays Akshay while Kavita Agarwal plays Ira. “The play is also a conversation between the medium of theatre, film and television. And how many use theatre as a stepping stone for film. For instance, though NSD was started to propagate theatre, actors train there to seek a career in films. Ira is also guilty of the same while Akshay, however, believes in theatre.”

The play, says Zafer, posits the theory that an actor dies when he exits the stage.

Zafer started off as an architect, but discovered his passion for theatre and became a playwright. Though he has done voice overs, advertisements and films, Zafer has stayed deeply rooted in theatre since 1979, when he founded Kathputaliyaan Theatre Group

Ek Actor Ki Maut Zafer says is a serious play. “I travelled to Delhi recently and a visit to NSD is a must with every trip. This time, while I was there, I bought 20 plays and one book was this. The subject hit me so hard that I immediately contacted the playwright, sought his permission and we started working on this play.”

The theme engulfed Zafer. “It is an intense play with no form of stylisation, and a lot of dialogue. It is a serious discussion between two senior actors with long, meaningful, powerful silences that are crucial to the play.”  

Zafer says the play was staged for an intimate audience and this is their first public show. Kavita has been with Kathputliyan for the past three years and has also worked with other theatre groups.

The play will be staged on March 24, 3.30pm and 7.30pm at Jagriti, Whitefield. Tickets on BookMyShow.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Entertainment> Theatre / by Shilpa Anandraj / March 20th, 2024

MP Prabha Mallikarjun sponsors nine SSLC toppers for Delhi educational tour

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Davangere, KARNATAKA :

The primary objective of this tour is to elevate the aspirations of students enrolled in government high schools, encouraging them to envision grander ambitions and realise them.

MP Prabha Mallikarjun (Photo | Express)

Davangere :

Nine SSLC toppers of government high schools in Davanagere parliamentary constituency, which encompasses Harihar, Honnali, Channagiri, Davanagere North and South, Jagaluru, Mayakonda and Harapanahalli, are set to embark on an educational excursion to New Delhi.

The primary objective of this tour is to elevate the aspirations of students enrolled in government high schools, encouraging them to envision grander ambitions and realise them.

Member of Parliament Dr Prabha Mallikarjun is committed to increasing the capacity of government schools, and this tour programme is a vital component of her initiative. She said a majority of students reside in rural areas, relying on government institutions for their educational pursuits. If influential people demonstrate their commitment to enhancing these students’ self-esteem, there will be no shortage of enrolment in these schools.

Strengthening government schools will indirectly lead to increased admissions, thereby unveiling the latent talents of the nation, Dr Prabha told the TNIE.

She added, “Initially, we intended to send eight top-performing SSLC students from government high schools; however, with two exceptional students identified in Honnali, we resolved to send both to New Delhi. All travel expenses, including airfare and accommodation, will be personally covered by me.”

“I am confident that witnessing these accomplished children will invigorate the current batch of SSLC students, motivating them to study diligently and excel in their examinations,” she added.

The students will take part in a five-day journey, visiting important landmarks such as India Gate, Kamal Mandir, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Kartavya Path and Swamy Narayan Mandir. The nine students will be accompanied by both a male and a female teacher. They will depart from Hubbali Airport on Monday, said Dr Prabha.

The MP is personally overseeing the expedition of these children, insisting that while monetary rewards may fade from memory, an experience of this nature will remain etched in their minds forever.

The students are P Manjunath, Dhanush, K P Pavan Kumar, Jeshta B, Amrutha T M, Mizba Naz, Usha H, Latha H A and Yogeshwari J B, accompanied by teachers B Arun Kumar and K M Ningamma.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / Express News Service / October 24th, 2025

Non-resident Kannadiga Zakaria Jokatte honoured with Karnataka Rajyotsava Award

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Mangaluru :

The government of Karnataka’s department of Kannada and culture has announced the Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards for 2025–26, naming Zakaria Jokatte, founder of Al Muzain Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, and president of Mangaluru-based M Friends Charitable Trust, as the recipient in the Non-resident Kannadiga category.

Born on May 10, 1958, at Thokur in Jokatte, Zakaria is the eldest of five children of Haji B Shekuni and Katheejamma of Bajpeguttu. His journey from humble beginnings to international recognition is one of perseverance and determination. After discontinuing his schooling, he undertook various odd jobs — selling jaggery on streets, working as a welder, and even as a labourer carrying cement up to the 28th floor at construction sites abroad.

His years of hard work and sacrifice bore fruit when, in 2008, along with his eldest son Zaheer, he established Al Muzain Manpower Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, starting with just three employees. Through dedication and leadership, the company has now grown to employ 8,000 workers, with a goal of creating 10,000 jobs by 2027.

Following the success of Al Muzain, Zakaria expanded his entrepreneurial ventures, founding several other companies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, London, and India. He has also forayed into education by establishing an international institution in Al Khobar in collaboration with Yenepoya Group, and plans to set up a hospital and medical college in the near future. His upcoming projects include AI innovation initiatives and development ventures for the coastal region of Karnataka.

Currently residing in Bolar, Mangaluru, Zakaria lives with his wife Hazra Zakaria. His three sons — Zaheer, Nazir, and Zahid — are engaged in various business ventures abroad.

Zakaria serves as the chairman of M Friends Charitable Trust, Hidaya Foundation, and Zara Family Charity Trust. He is also associated as director, advisor, and sponsor with several organisations across Karnataka, working tirelessly for the welfare of thousands of underprivileged and needy individuals.

In recognition of his philanthropic contributions and entrepreneurial achievements, Zakaria Jokatte has received numerous national and international honours. His selection for the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award stands as a testament to his service, dedication, and pride as a global Kannadiga.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru / October 30th, 2025

Yenepoya Institutions receive three global recognitions at ICAI International Research Awards 2025

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Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) hosted the prestigious International Research Awards 2025 at Novotel, Goa, to honour exceptional global contributions to academic and applied research. The event witnessed an overwhelming response, featuring 316 research submissions from 18 countries, representing a diverse range of disciplines and research domains.

The programme was presided over by CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, president of ICAI, and graced by John Turner, guest of honour and chairman of the jury, who also serves as the chief executive officer of XBRL International. In his address, Turner emphasized the importance of impactful and policy-oriented research in shaping the future of finance and governance, underscoring the role of academic institutions in driving evidence-based policy and innovation.

Among the sixteen globally recognized research papers, the YEN-REFINED, Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), achieved an outstanding milestone by securing three awards in the finance category. This remarkable accomplishment highlights the university’s commitment to fostering a robust research culture and promoting excellence in financial and behavioural studies through its dedicated research center, YEN-REFINED – the Yenepoya Research Centre for Finance and Entrepreneurship Development.

The award-winning research papers from Yenepoya include ‘An Empirical Analysis of Stock Market Participation: From an Islamic Perspective’, which received the Gold Award, followed by two Silver Awards for the papers ‘Development and Validation of Social Inclusion Scale for Stock Market Participation’ and ‘Developing a Digital Currency Adoption Scale: A Validity and Reliability Study’.

The research team comprising Prof Niyaz Panakaje, coordinator of YEN-REFINED & MBA, Dr S M Riha Parvin, assistant professor, YEN-REFINED, Dr Abhinandan Kulal, research associate, YEN-REFINED, Mohammad Shahid, HOD, department of commerce, Dr Madhura, assistant professor, department of management, and Niha Sheikh, JRF, YEN-REFINED received the honours at the ceremony. Their collective achievement reflects the university’s growing contribution to global research on financial inclusion, digital innovation, and behavioural finance.

These prestigious awards mark a significant moment in YEN-REFINED academic journey, reaffirming its vision to promote interdisciplinary research, intellectual excellence, and international collaboration.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Top Stories / by Media Release / October 20th, 2025