Category Archives: Karnataka (under research project)

Syed Saqib Ahmed overcomes pressure to lift maiden pro title

Karnataka (under research project), Sports, World Opinion

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

The 24-year-old golfer from Bengaluru had produced amazing play over the last two days, including a hole-in-one at Nedumbassery’s CIAL Golf Club, but suddenly everything appeared to be going up in smoke.

Bengaluru golfer Syed Saqib Ahmed with the PGTI Cochin Masters Trophy, his maiden pro title, on Saturday. - STAN RAYAN
Bengaluru golfer Syed Saqib Ahmed with the PGTI Cochin Masters Trophy, his maiden pro title, on Saturday. – STAN RAYAN

For a brief moment, as he came up with successive bogeys on the 15th and 16th holes in the final round on Saturday, Syed Saqib Ahmed felt his title chances slipping away in the PGTI Cochin Masters.

He then found out from his friends that Delhi’s Honey Baisoya, his nearest challenger who had started half hour earlier, had finished with a seven under and realised that he had to buck up. And Saqib found his touch just in time, produced birdies in the last two holes, and lifted his maiden professional title.

“I really felt the pressure after the bogeys on the 15th and 16th because both the par fives are actually easy holes,” said Saqib who finished with a three-shot lead (total 278) over the pre-tournament favourite Baisoya who came second.

“But I had a birdie on the 17th, which I think is one of the toughest holes. And the 18th went like a dream, I really didn’t think I could handle it so well. This is really a big burden off my head.”

The title ended three years of waiting for Saqib. “I dedicate this, my first pro title, to my parents and to my grandfather,” said the young man and then turned emotional.

Another Bengaluru player, M. Dharma, and Chandigarh’s Abhijit Singh Chadha finished joint third. V.J. Kurian, Managing Director, Cochin International Airport Limited, gave away the prizes. The Pro-Am event will be played on Sunday.

The final placings (par 288, four day total, top 10): 1. Syed Saqib Ahmed (278), 2. Honey Baisoya (281), 3. M. Dharma & Abhijit Singh Chadha (both 283), 5. Ankur Chadha (284), 6. Veer Ahlawat, Maniram, Gaurav Pratap Singh (all 285), 9. Arjun Prasad & Karandeep Kochhar (286).

source:  http://www.sportstarlive.com / SportStar / Home> Golf / by Stan Ryan / Kochi – February 03rd, 2018

The minimalist creations of product designer Saif Faisal

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Karnataka (under research project), , , ,

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

From designing cars to designing products for your home—Bengaluru-based Saif Faisal is fast becoming a name to reckon with

Foster Memo Clip (Left). Brackett Trays (Right).
Foster Memo Clip (Left). Brackett Trays (Right).

Product designer Saif Faisal who started his career designing cars has very successfully ventured into designing products for your home. Trained as an architect at Bengaluru’s RV College of Architecture, Faisal previously represented his college at Formula SAE, a student design competition, where he worked on driver safety and ergonomics. Now, Faisal’s eponymous studio has created a collection of home accessories with a markedly minimalist design. AD sat down with the designer to get a more intimate understanding of his design instincts and inspirations.

Architect and product designer Saif Faisal (Left). Loop Mirror (Right).
Architect and product designer Saif Faisal (Left). Loop Mirror (Right).

Architectural Digest (AD): Where did you learn wood working?
Saif Faisal (SF): It was more like collaborative learning with a couple of people in the trade to understand the craft. This helped a lot in the design and product development. With my earlier design and engineering work in Formula Student racing, this brought the two extremes of craft and high-tech together. For instance, our design, the Counterpoise lamp uses the dynamics of gravity but is made in a humble natural material: wood.

AD: Did you start the brand with the intention of specializing in table-top office accessories (like lamps, trays, clips, coasters, etc)?
SF: Actually it’s the contrary; initially we were more focussed on furniture. We have worked on a lot of furniture, the String Series for Godrej Design Lab, a book case, and a series of Roto-molded seating for indoor/outdoor use. The development process of larger projects take quite a while so we started doing smaller objects in between, which can be self-produced and completed quickly as well—again something which we didn’t favour much earlier. I have to admit it’s quite enjoyable doing smaller stuff.

AD: Will we see any other products—like kitchen or tableware for instance—from your brand?
SF: Maybe…in 2015 we ventured into jewelry and craft that was a surprise for us. Every new thing we do is an exploration and adventure.

Counterpoise Lamp. Principle: Function and flexibity with ease.
Counterpoise Lamp. Principle: Function and flexibity with ease.

AD: In its minimalism and simplicity, your products remind one of Scandinavian design. What/who is your design inspiration?
SF: You are right; they are reminiscent of Scandinavian design, and I suppose, of Japanese design too. I would say its Essentialism and not merely Minimalism, as we try to be more honest to the design essence with no frivolous decorative elements. If you see our Qaiser series in Bidriware, it has the Zillij pattern on it—that’s not minimal but essential. On that note, Essential Design can help the world become a better place, and it’s not just with the products…my observation is cultures with a better sense and appreciation of design have holistic politics and interactions.

AD: You mention ‘poetry’ and ‘harmony’ in design (in the notes on the products) several times. Why is this so important to you?
SF: It’s quite important that a design be poetic, to express to a user the object needs to communicate on a poetic level.

source: http://www.architecturaldigest.in / Architectural Digest – AD / Home> Perspective> Profile / by Leena Desai / February 24th, 2017

Ayazuddin Patel only artist from Karnataka to participate in international art camp in Europe

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Karnataka (under research project),

KARNATAKA :

Lalit Kala Akademi Awardee Mohammad Ayazuddin Patel will be participating in the 5 th International Cultural-Artistic event from July 8. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI
Lalit Kala Akademi Awardee Mohammad Ayazuddin Patel will be participating in the 5 th International Cultural-Artistic event from July 8. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI

National Lalit Kala Akademi Awardee and noted artist Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel will be participating in the 5th International Cultural-Artistic Event, a fortnight exhibition of painting and workshop-cum-art camp in Greece-Kosova-Balkan in Europe from July 8.

Mr. Patel is the only artist from Karnataka to attend the event which attracted 30 artists across the world. The event, which is jointly organised by Municipality of Suva-Reka and Department of Culture, Kosovo and Greece, provides a common platform for artists to exhibit their talent and get international exposure.

Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Patel said that five of his digital art works were submitted online for the selection to the event. The 46-year-old artist has bagged 20 prestigious awards including 55 th National Lalit Kala Akademi Award, National Award for Photography and National Award for Digital Painting recognised by the Ministry of Culture.

Mr. Patel has also participated in international group exhibition in six countries and displayed his digital art works painting and photography during exhibitions at 34 different places and organised 20 solo exhibitions across the country.

Mr. Patel is known for digital painting and mixed media and his works adorn several walls in important State buildings.

As per the event schedule, the selected artists would be visiting famous museums, art galleries, historical monuments and old places in nine European cities including Istanbul in Turkey, Thessaloniki in Greece, Suva Reka in Kosovo, Budva in Montenegro, Mostar in Bosnia, Sarajevo in Herzegovina, Dubrovnik in southern Croatia, Tirana in Albania, Ohrid in Macedonia and Kavala in Greece during the 15 days camp.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by  Correspondent / Kalaburagi – June 27th, 2017

Engineering students in Bengaluru launch 3 race cars

Business & Economy, Education, Karnataka (under research project), Science & Technology, Sports, , ,

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

AshwaRacingMPOs16jan2018

On the combustion, hybrid and electric platforms

Ashwa Racing, a brand under Ashwa Mobility of RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, on Saturday launched three new race cars on the combustion (AMF RZX8- CO), hybrid (AMF X8-HY) and electric (AMF-RZX8 -ELE) platforms for the 2018 race season.

Undergraduate students, who conceived, designed and build formula race cars, would be competing in national and global events in the coming months.

The combustion vehicle (210 kg without driver) development is headed by team captain Sweekruth Shetty, project manager Rakesh H.N, chief engineer Prateek Bhustali. The racing hybrid vehicle (300 kg) development is headed by team captain Asfan Khan, project manager Suhas B.U., chief engineer Uday Naik and chief communication officer Tarun Kasa.

The electric vehicle (200kg) development is headed by team captain Pranave Nanda, project manager Rahul S.D., chief engineer Gautam Singh and chief communication officer Srivatsa Deshpande.

The combustion and electric divisions of Ashwa Racing would be competing in Formula Bharat, which will be held in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu from January 24 to 28, 2018.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Special Correspondent / January 15th, 2018

‘Spirit of sacrifice is fuelled by patriotism’

Community Involvement / Social Issues, Karnataka (under research project), Leaders, ,

Madikeri, KARNATAKA :

Madikeri:

The spirit of sacrificing one’s life for the cause of the nation is fuelled by a high degree of patriotism, Chief Executive Officer of Kodagu Zilla Panchayat Mirza Akbarulla said here on Wednesday.

He was addressing police personnel at the police parade grounds here on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.

It was everybody’s bounden duty to remember the supreme sacrifice of police personnel in defence of people and property, Mr. Akbarulla said. Police personnel who had laid down their lives fighting for peace in the country should be remembered always, he said and quoted examples of those who sacrificed their lives during the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

Deputy Commissioner K.H. Ashwatha Narayana Gowda, who led others in paying rich tribute to police personnel who had died in the line of duty, said society should remember with gratitude the sacrifice of the police personnel.

Superintendent of Police, Manjunath Annigeri, who welcomed earlier, read out the names of 833 police personnel who had laid down their lives in the line of duty across the nation in the last one year. Three rounds of volleys were fired in the air to pay respects to the police personnel.

Those who laid wreaths at the police memorial included president of the zilla panchayat V.M. Vijaya; Mr. Gowda; Additional Deputy Commissioner K.M. Chandre Gowda; Mr. Akbarulla; Mr. Annigeri; Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa (Retired); Col. Uthaiah (Retd.); Home Guards Commandant, Kodagu, Maj. O.S. Chingappa; Madikeri CMC Commissioner Srikanth Rao; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Madikeri, J.D. Prakash; Somwarpet DYSP M. Narayana; Virajpet DYSP Annappa Naik; Madikeri tahsildar Devaraju; president of Retired Police Officers Association M.A. Appaiah, and journalists K. Thimmappa and Anu Cariappa.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / October 22nd, 2009

Fort museum opened in Bidar

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Karnataka (under research project), Leaders, Travel & Tourism, World Opinion, , , , , , , , , ,

Bidar, KARNATAKA :

An amazing collection of artefacts, inscriptions and photographs are on display at the refurbished tourist information centre and museum opened by the Archaeological Survey of India on the fort premises here on Wednesday.

The museum had been closed for two years for restoration.

The old museum housed in the Royal Bath room inside the Turkash Mahal complex has been moved to the Awwal Talukdar office near the front gate, opposite Rangeen Mahal.

It has tools used by hunters in Neolithic times that were found in 11 archaeological sites in Bidar district. Stone tablets dating from the 1st century; inscriptions that speak of the genealogy of Hassan Gangu Behman, the founder of the Bahmani dynasty; and a space saving tablet that has an inscription on one side and a design on the other, are among the exhibits.

The weapons section is full of guns of various shapes and sizes, cannon balls and thorns and grenades. Metal armour, swords, and khanjars are on display.

Of special interest are implements used by doctors in the 14th century, ornaments made from sea shells, terracotta tiles and painted wall hangings.

It also has artefacts found in neighbouring sites of Sannati, Maski, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura and Basavakalyan.

Archaeologist Prasanna Kumar took visitors and students around the museum and explained the significance of the artefacts. He spoke of sculptors used soap stone to carve female figurines to symbolise that beauty fade away over time, like the rock it was carved on. Abdul Samad Bharati read Persian and Arabic inscriptions to the delight of young visitors.

A.M.V Subrahmanya, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, pointed out that some Madanika busts found in Basavakalyan and other sites in Bidar district were older than those found in Belur and Halebid.

A 30-minute audio guide about Bidar would be prepared to help tourists, he said. He also said work would start on an interpretation centre and sound and light show in Bidar fort.

The ASI is working with various government departments to draft a proposal to be sent to the UNESCO seeking heritage city status to Bidar- Kalaburagi and Vijayapura, he said.

Hanchate Sanjiv Kumar inaugurated the museum and asked youth to take pride in their history. Prakash Nikam, Superintendent of police, asked youth to desist from defacing monuments. “If we don’t etch on the walls at home, why should we do so on the walls of monuments that are national treasures?” he said

source: http://www.thehindu.com/ The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Rishikesh Bahadur Desai / Bidar – February 05th, 2016

Inscription traces genealogy of Bahmani Kingdom founder

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Karnataka (under research project), Leaders, Travel & Tourism, World Opinion, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bidar, KARNATAKA :

Historian Abdul Samad Bharati showing the stone inscription to visitors in the Bidar ASI museum.— File Photo: T. Gopichand
Historian Abdul Samad Bharati showing the stone inscription to visitors in the Bidar ASI museum.— File Photo: T. Gopichand

History textbooks in the State say that Allauddin Hasan Gangu, founder of the Bahmani dynasty, began his life as the slave of a Brahmin in New Delhi. However, other versions of history strongly claim that he hailed from Iran and served in the army of the medieval Delhi kings.

The latest evidence that argues against the slave-to-king theory is a stone inscription unveiled at the Archaeological Survey of India museum in Bidar that opened last month.

The inscription of two sets of seven lines, with neatly carved rectangular borders, starts with hailing King Ahmed Shah Bahmani and how his rule brought prosperity to the region. It speaks of how he was the ninth king of the Bahmani Sultanate founded by Allauddin Hasan Gangu Bahmani . It identifies Hasan Gangu as a descendant of the legendary warrior Esfandiyar Goshtap. It describes him as a proud son of a Bahmani village in Iran. “Experts have dated this tablet between 1350 and 1550,” said Prasanna Kumar, archaeologist with the Bidar ASI office.

“For long, scholars have argued with evidence that Allauddin was a general in Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s army. He founded the Bahmani Kingdom in Kalaburagi, after rebelling against the Delhi kings in 1347. But, we continue to teach the legend that Allauddin was a slave who became a king by chance. This is unfortunate,” said Abdul Samad Bharati, historian and author of the book ‘Historic monuments of Bidar’. He hoped the Bidar inscription would help change the minds of history writers. “There are two other documents that refute the theory about Allauddin’s humble beginnings, a book published by University of Dhaka that speaks of the life and contribution of the hero and medieval era historian Abdul Mallik Esami, who said Allauddin was an Iranian, who joined the Delhi army,” he said.

International scholars also feel the same. “The whole story of Hasan Gangu being a slave to Gangadhar Shastri is a legend that is not supported by any primary source,” said Sara Mondini, art history scholar from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, who is on a tour of Ashtur near Bidar. Helen Philon, historian of the Deccan Heritage Foundation, says history books need to accommodate changes over the years. “Farishta, a court historian of the Bijapur Adilshahis accorded legitimacy to such legends and hearsay in the 17 th century. Most historians and writers seemed to have believed Farishta, without considering theories that offered alternative explanations,” she said.

Ashwath Narayana, professor of history in Bangalore University, and a member of the Karnataka state textbook review committee, said history textbooks should change with the emergence of new sources. “If history is an attempt at truth-telling, new research should prompt us to change the way it is written. We will study this inscription and make suitable changes to the history of the Deccan, if need be,” he said.

A stone inscription unveiled at the ASI museum in Bidar is evidence that negates the slave-to-king theory in history textbooks.

source: http://www.thehindu.com/ The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Rishikesh Bahadur Desai / Bidar – April 04th, 2016

Kirmani wishes team for ODI World Cup for the Blind

Community Involvement / Social Issues, Karnataka (under research project), Sports, World Opinion, , , , ,

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, founder and managing trustee of Samarthana Trustm, former cricketer Syed Kirmani, cricketers Prem Kumar Prakash Jayaramaiah, Mahender Vaishnav and others at the closure of the coaching camp for the Indian cricket team for blind, in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain
Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, founder and managing trustee of Samarthana Trustm, former cricketer Syed Kirmani, cricketers Prem Kumar Prakash Jayaramaiah, Mahender Vaishnav and others at the closure of the coaching camp for the Indian cricket team for blind, in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain

The tournament to be held from January 7 to 21

Syed Kirmani called on the Indian cricket team for the blind to bring glory to the nation, much like he and his teammates did when they scripted the historic 1983 World Cup triumph.

The Indian team goes to the 5th ODI World Cup for the Blind – to be jointly hosted by United Arab Emirates and Pakistan – as the defending champion.

India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Australia will participate in the tournament to be held from January 7 to 21.

“This talented Indian blind team has seven all-rounders, just like our 1983 World Cup side. I saw these guys train recently, and it was amazing to see them dive, make direct hits and hit big sixes. I am sure that they will bring laurels to our country by retaining the World Cup,” Kirmani said on Wednesday.

Kirmani, who donned the gloves with distinction during his long career, added, “The cricketers are as skilled as Virat Kohli, M.S. Dhoni and all the others of this era.”

Prakash Jayaramaiah, star batsman for the team, is confident of putting on a good show. “Pakistan and India are the strongest units. Playing against Pakistan brings out the best in us,” he said.

The 33-year-old, who was born in Channapatna, appealed to the State government to provide jobs to visually impaired cricketers. “When we won the 2017 Blind World Twenty20 in Chinnaswamy Stadium, the State government promised to give us jobs. But that hasn’t happened yet. If we are given a job in a public sector company, we will be able to provide for our families,” Jayaramaiah said.

The game

* A team of 11 players consists of three categories

– B1 (totally blind), B2 (partially blind), B3 (partially sighted)

* Underarm bowling

*The bowler has to give an audio clue before delivering the ball

* The batsman must respond with an audio clue to indicate that he is ready

* The ball is made of hard plastic, and fitted with ball bearings.

* The sound made by the bearings helps the batsmen and the fielders to track the ball

* Bats of standard International Cricket Council specifications

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / b y Ashwin Achal / January 03rd, 2018

Hafiz Amjad Hussain Karnataki conferred Honorary Doctorate from Gulbarga University

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Karnataka (under research project), Leaders, ,

Shikaripur, (Shimoga District ), KARNATAKA :

DrAmjadHussainMPOs02jan2018

Gulbarga  :

The chairman of Karnataka Urdu Academy, Janab Hafiz Amjad Hussain Karnataki conferred with Honorary Doctorate from Gulbarga University at its 31st annual convocation held on 6th March 2013 in Jnana Ganga Campus.

Mr Karnataki was chosen for this honor for his services and contribution to Urdu language.

This year the University has chosen 11 persons including Mr Karnataki for this honor.

The program was graced by former CM of Karnataka Mr N Dharam Singh, ex-minister Vaijnath Patil, Gurpad Nagmarpallli, Mahanth Shiva Acharya, Mr D J Sagar and Senior Jounalist Mr Shrinivas Sarnurkar.

Bhatkallys News Service

source: http://www.bhatkallys.com / Bhatkally.com / Home> India / March 2013

Karnataka Urdu Academy, Awards Editors of Urdu Magazines

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Karnataka (under research project), Leaders, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

KARNATAKA :

UrduEditorsMPOs02jan2018

Bangalore :

“At a time when every effort is made to suppress Urdu language, bringing out magazines and journals in Urdu is a symbol of great ambition and perseverance. Hence they deserve to be felicitated” said, Hafiz Amjad Husain Karnataki, Chairman, Karnataka Urdu Academy while presiding over a felicitation programme organized by the academy here on June 28.

The programme was organized to felicitate the efforts of the editors of Urdu magazines and journals in Karnataka.

Zameer Pasha, secretary, Minority Welfare Department, who was the chief guest for the programme, applauded the innovative initiatives of the academy. “At a time when every other person is seen back biting one another, the initiative of the academy to honour the editors of Urdu journals is commendable” he said.

Appreciating the editors, Asjad Nawaz, resident editor, Rashtriya Sahara said, “You should continue your struggle since you are doing jihad in today’s testing times”.

Alhaaj Baba Ji was also present on the occasion. A few of the editors were also given an opportunity to share their message. The award given to the editors included a certificate, a memento, a shawl and a bouquet.

Following are the editors felicitated:

Moulana Abdur Raheem Sayeed Rashadi, Editor, Gulshan-e-Sayeed, Bangalore; Moulana Idrees Habban Raheemi, Editor, Nuqoosh-e-Aalam, Bangalore; Laeequllah Khan Mansoori, Editor, Majallatul ULAMA, Bangalore; Moulana Ubaidullah, Editor, Zia, Kandlur, Udupi Dist.; Fareeda Rahmatullah, Editor, Zarreen Shuaaein, Bangalore; Moulana Abul Khair Hamdullah, Editor, Lam’aat-e-Qalam, Bangalore; Abdul Hameed Rahi, Editor, The Hajj News of India, Bangalore; Khaleel Fateh, Editor, Jadeed Tehrik, Bangalore; Khaleel Ahmed, Editor, Zaraafath, Bangalore; Moulana Daniyal, Editor, Irshad Murshad, Channapatna; Moulana Ilyas Nadvi, Editor, Armughan-e-Hijaz; Moulana Abdul Aleem Qasmi, Editor, Naqsh-e-Nawait, Bhatkal; Moulana Imtiyaz Haider, Editor, Misbah, Bangalore.

source: http://www.karnatakamuslims.com / Karnataka Muslims / Home> Districts> Bangalore / by Staff Reporter , KMNN / July 02nd, 2012