YUVASAMBHRAMA WITNESSES GRAND START Cultural Poverty Dangerous to Country: Nagathihalli
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TUMAKURU TUESDAY,DECEMBER 9, 2014 VOL. 1, ISSUE2 UNIFEST MIRRO A TUMKUR UNIVERSITY SPECIAL BULLETIN FOR YUVASAMBHRAMA-2014 (FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY) YUVASAMBHRAMA WITNESSES GRAND START Cultural poverty dangerous to country: Nagathihalli Sree Shivakumara Swamiji Auditori- ties of the world,” the Deputy Com- um: Cultural poverty is the most dan- missioner said. gerous phenomena of our country. We Speaking after releasing the will certainly lose our cultural diversity if Yuva Sambhrama souvenir, Prof. we forget our cultural values in the pre- Furqan Qamar, the Secretary Gener- text of globalization, said ace film maker al of the AIU wished that the UNI- Prof. Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar. FEST should become a unique fest. Speaking after inaugurating Yuva He also appreciated Prof. A. H. Ra- Sambhrama – 2014, the 30th Inter Uni- jasab, the Vice Chancellor of the versity South Zone Youth Festival orga- University, for his vision, commit- nized by Tumkur University under the ment and efforts towards develop- aegis of Association of Indian Universi- ing an academic atmosphere at the ties (AIU) here on Monday, he empha- university. sized on the necessity of preserving and In his presidential address, Prof. A. upholding the cultural diversity of India. H. Rajasab, Vice Chancellor high- We should not forget our roots. lighted the achievements of the uni- Youth should take the responsibility of versity in the recent past and re- preserving their roots and taking the vealed his future plans for Tumkur cultural diversity of the country to the University. “It is indeed our privilege future generations, he stressed. that we have got this rare opportu- There has been a trend of categorizing nity during our decennial year. The Arts and Science into separate com- Film maker and writer Prof. Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar inaugurating Yuva monumental event will certainly be partments. This need to be stopped. In- Sambhrama – 2014, the 30th Inter University South Zone Youth Festival at a memorable part of the history of dian universities should strive towards Tumkur University on Monday. (From right) Prof. D. Shivalingaiah, Sri K S Tumkur University,” Prof. Rajasab achieving a harmonious blend of Arts Satyamurthy, Prof. A. H. Rajasab, Prof. Furqan Qamar, Sri David Sampson, said. and Science faculties, Prof. Nagathihalli Dr A M Manjunath, Prof. Chandrakala Padia are seen. Prof. D. Shivalingaiah, Regis- observed. trar, Tumkur University, delivered He also regretted that the Indian soci- la and the Vice Chancellor of Maha- have large number of youth force. the welcome address, while Sri B K ety is losing its simplicity and becoming raja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner The country is much ahead of China Suresh, Finance Officer proposed more and more complex in the recent appealed the students not go for short in this aspect. We have to take this the vote of thanks. Sri Rajashekhar, years. cuts but to work and attain the success as a positive cue and should make Assistant Professor, Dept of English “Students should become paddy though genuine avenues. the best use of the skills and ideas gave a concept note of the Yuva fields but not the paddy bags according “Have a firm base and build a strong fu- of the younger generation, he added. Sambhrama. Sri C M Ravi, Assistant to Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. They should ture. You have the greater capacity to ex- Earlier, Sri Satyamurthy flagged off Professor, Dept of English, Univer- become the springs of knowledge. They plore and innovate. Only untiring perse- a grand cultural procession at the sity College of Arts, compered the verance, commitment, dedication and a MG Stadium. inaugural ceremony. should respect our cultural heritage, Na- strong vision will fetch you success,” she “There is a need to build positive dageete and the national anthem and get suggested. thinking among the educational in- thrilled by the experience,” he advised. Report by : Sri K. S. Satyamurthy, Deputy stitutions. It is unfortunate that any S N Govardhana, Majeedh H N, In her address, Prof. Chandrakala Commissioner, Tumakuru District, Indian university has not been able Shruthi V, Chandrashekara G. Padia, Chairperson of the IIAS Shim- observed that India is fortunate to to figure out in the top-100 universi- Colourful cultural procession enthralls Tumakuru From Pooja Kunita to Kamsale, from A festive fervor prevailed at Dollu Kunita to Theyyam, from Nan- didhwaja to Somanakunita – there was Tumkur University as the everything to introduce the south Indian campus geared up for Yuva culture to Tumakuru. The cultural pro- Sambhrama – 2014, the 30th cession organized as part of Yuva Sam- Inter-University South Zone bhrama 2014 was a fine blend of diverse Youth Festival. lifestyles and culture of Karnataka, Kera- la, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Pondi- Different committees con- cherry and Telangana. stituted for the smooth con- The procession not only enthralled the duct of the UNIFEST tried curious onlookers who were gathered all their level best to see that along the road connecting MG Stadium the youth festival witness- and Tumkur University but also devel- oped a sense of belongingness among es a grand start. The Regis- over 700 participants arrived from dif- tration Committee had ar- ferent universities of the south zone. ranged different counters Sri. K. S. Satyamurthy, Deputy Commis- at the entrance of the venue sioner, Tumkur District, flagged off the which enabled hassle-free cultural procession at Mahatma Gandhi- ji Stadium at 3 pm. registration of hundreds of MLA Dr Rafique Ahmed, Superinten- participants from various dent of Police Sri Raman Gupta, Vice universities. A large number Chancellor Prof. A. H. Rajasab, Regis- of people including guests, trar Prof. D. Shivalingaiah welcomed the Participants from different universities took part in a grand cultural pro- participants, team manag- procession at the main venue, Dr. Sree ers, juries, teachers and vol- Shivakumara Mahaswamiji Auditori- cession. um along with other dignitaries such as unteers had sumptuous meal Prof. Furqan Qamar, the Secretary Gen- only they enjoyed to the maximum, but Gulbarga University attracted with the in the noon. The members eral of Association of Indian Universities created a festive atmosphere on the cam- representation of Lambani community, of the Food Committee un- (AIU) and Sri Sampson David, the Joint pus. and fancy dresses of a Roman Emperor der the leadership of Prof. Secretary of the AIU. Pooja Kunita, Dollu Kunita and and soldiers. The Theyyam dance by the The members of various teams attired Patta Kunita of University of Mysore, team from University of Kerala thrilled Jayasheela had arranged sev- in their traditional costumes performed Kamsale of Bangalore University, Nan- the members of the public. The cultural en different counters at sep- on the stage for five minutes each and di Dhwaja and Somana Kunita of Tum- troupe from Belgaum University attract- arate venues to see that there showcased their talent and skills. They kur University added colour to the pro- ed with green tattoos on their face and will be no rush despite huge danced, sang, came up with slogans. Not cession, while the participants from slogans like ‘Go Green’. turnout. UNIFEST MIRRO 2 TUESDAY 9-12-2014 3 TUESDAY 9-12-2014 Accommodation for Yuva Sambhrama souvenir: A participants memorable document S.I.T. Hostel Building (Near Railway Station) The souvenir of Yuva Sambhra- Dept. of English, University College ma 2014 that was released during of Arts, ‘Karnatakada Janapada Kale- No. of Rooms: 45 (No. of students approximately 140) the inaugural ceremony is a unique galu’ (Folk arts of Karnataka) by Prof. work, which is going to be the Basavaraja Nellisara, ‘Ganeya Gana’ Sl. Name of the University State No. of Stu- Room Nos. No. dents most precious document of the by Sri Honnaganahalli Kariyanna, e 30th Inter-University South Zone Dept. of Kannada, University Col- 1 Sri Venkateshwara University, Tir- Andhra Pradesh 14 1,2,3,4,5 upati Youth Festival. The month-long lege of Arts, ‘Shikshana, Shikshaka perseverance of the members of the haagu Samskruti’ (Education, teach- 2 Amrutha Vishwavidya Peetham Tamil Nadu 14 6,7,8,9,10 Souvenir Committee reflects in ev- er and culture) by Sri Hariprasad 3 Acharya Nagarjuna University Andra Pradesh 14 ery page of the book. Simha, Dept. of History, University 4 University of Calicut Kerala 13 Prof. Furqan Qamar, Secretary Gen- College of Arts, ‘Adhunika Natakag- 5 University of Kerala Kerala 18 eral of Association of Indian Univer- alu’ (modern plays) by Dr. Annam- 6 Cochin University of Science and Kerala 11 sities (AIU) who released the souve- ma, Dr. D. V. G. Kannada Adhyayana Technology nir at the inaugural function was in Kendra, Tumkur University, a poem 7 Shankaracharya University Sanskrit Kerala 19 full appreciation for the souvenir. on Yuva Sambhrama by Sira Umesh, 8 Vellure Institute of Technology, Vel- Tamil Nadu 1 10 The souvenir contains messages of ‘Dr Gubbi Veeranna-the legend of lure various dignitaries including His Ex- theatre art’ by Vinod Gubbi Veeran- 9 Centra university of Kerala, Kasara- Kerala Aprox 10 36,37,38 cellency Sri Vajubhai Vala, Hon’ble na, Research Scholar of Tumkur Uni- god Governor and the Chancellor of Tum- versity, an article on Gamaka by Dr. 10 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kotta- Kerala Aprox 10 39,40,41 kur University, Sri Sri Shivakumara A. V. Prasanna, ‘A glimpse on Indian yam Swamiji of Sree Siddaganga Mutt, classical dances’ by Dr Priya Thakur 11 Krishna University Telangana Aprox 10 42,43,44 Sri Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Dept. of History and Archaeolo- Contact: Dr. Nirmala B - 9886774556 of Karnataka, Sri R. V. Deshpande, gy, Tumkur University, ‘Culture and Dr. Poornima - 7899574890 Hon’ble Minister for Higher Educa- Creativity’ by Dr. Geeta Vasant of Dr. tion and the Pro-Chancellor of Tum- D. V. G. Kannada Adhyayana Kend- kur University, Sri T.