Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Re.1/- KENDRA NEWS Vol. 9. No.4. April - 2009 STAGE SET FOR ANOTHER SCHOOL

Sri H.R. Ananth Bhavan's Vice Chairman performing the Guddali Pooja.

In the Bangalore Press, one a school to cater to poor and LET NOBLE THOUGHTS COME TO US FROM EVERY SIDE US FROM EVERY TO THOUGHTS COME NOBLE LET

of the premier printing and middle class children. publishing companies of the The proposed school is to City, the Bhavan has found come up on a 2500 x 2700 sqft another solid collaborator to land leased out by the Bangalore spread its educational activities. On February 15, the two friendly Press for the purpose. The

Rigveda, 1-89-i organizations took part in a building will be opposite the ‘Bhoomi Puja’ at the former’s City Armed Reserved Police ‚¸ ›¸¸½ ¸Í¸À ÇÅ÷¸¨¸¸½ ¡¸›÷¸º ¹¨¸æ¸÷¸À premises on the Mysore Road for Headquarters.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore - 560 001. Tel.: 2226 7421 2226 7303, 2226 5746. Fax 2228 7373 Website : www.bharatiyavidyabhavan.com e-mail : [email protected] C M Y K EXPERTISE FROM BHAVAN The new school from the Press School’ will be open to all primary level will follow the children, irrespective of caste, CBSE syllabus. The building creed, colour, sex or religion. work will be undertaken by the The classes will be from the Managing Committee of Bhavan Kindergarten to 12th standard and plans for which are already will be free of capitation fee. under preparation. It will The Bhoomi Puja also meet the outlay on function was attended by the development of the prominent members of both infrastructure. the organizations, including A governing body Sri N Ramanuja, Chairman, comprising 10 members will be Bhavan , Dr. Mathoor in charge of the administration of Krishnamurti, its Director, the school. The school to be Sri A Krishnamurthy, Secretary, named as ‘Bhavan Bangalore Legal Advisors Sri K G Raghavan

Bhavan Bangalore Press School : Building plan

2 C M Y K THE GOVERNING BODY

Getting ready for the Puja and Sri S S Ramadas, Sri Srinivasa Murthy, Marketing Sri S Nagaraja Rao, Chairman of Manager, Bangalore Press. Techno Art, Sri Padam Khincha, Chartered Accountant and Both Dr. Mathoor and Sri H R Ananth, Chairman Sri Ananth all another dignitaries and Managing Director of addressed the gathering on the the Bangalore Press and occasion.

Dignitaries receive blessings

3 C M Y K BOOK ON GOD EVOKES KUDOS

Dr. S.M. Jaamdar lighting the lamp at the function

Speakers, led by Dr. S M casual talk between an European Jaamdar, Managing Director of friend and himself about several KPCL, at a function at Bhavan topics like Indian culture, the commended that “Oh Devare Vedas, the pantheon of Gods and Neenu Namageke Beku” a book Godesses, rites, rituals, beliefs by Sri Murlidhar Rao,Technical and customs that are prevalent in Director of KPCL and published . by the Bhavan not only for an As Dr.Jaamdar who released indepth study but worthy of the book opined, it is an indicator conducting a workshop on the of Sri Rao’s deep spiritual topic of such far-reaching interests and disciplined life that importance. have helped him to answer such The book itself is a Kannada complex questions about God. translation of ‘Oh God Why Do He complimented the facile way We Need You’ by the same in which Sri Rao had juxtaposed author in English. As the author such issues with events relating explained, it is the result of a to daily life.

4 C M Y K A WORKSHOP MOOTED Sri N Ramanuja Chairman, youth to understand the concept Bhavan Karnataka who presided of God. over the function, declared that Sri Ayyapps Hooda, its such a book on spirituality translator, held that the book deserves deep study and could serve as a guide for seekers suggested the holding of a of truth. workshop on the subject. Veteran journalist Sri C M Prof Chandrashekharaiah, Ramachandra, former editorial former Principal, JSS College representative of The Hindu in Mysore felt that the book had Bangalore, Sri Paramaahamsa answered numerous commonly Tiwari, former Director, NPCL, expressed intrigues about the Karwar also complimented the existence of God. The style is author on such a useful book. simple and lucid. The book itself Earlier Sri H N Suresh compares itself with many a Bhavan’s Director of popular novel on such social Programmes and Projects issues and helps one to seek God welcomed the gathering. Sri within. It would also help the Sridhar Rao proposed a vote of common man, especially the thanks.

The worthy book displayed by the dignitaries

5 C M Y K PAEANS TO BHAVAN’S SERVICES

Session of Hindustani music

The Sugama Sangeetha group As Sri J.W. Lobo, former its artistic heritage, here as in its Director of ICCR observed while south centre and elsewhere. inaugurating the Founder’s Day Here is a vista of how Kala recently, the Bhavan’s Bangalore Bharathi is serving the cause of Kendra has rendered yeomen Indian art and culture through service in popularizing Indian art classes in music, dance, painting, and culture. Its classes under the yoga, Sanskrit and vedic lore. banner Kala Bharathi caters to the What a fascinating panorama it needs of aspirants in all facets of is !

The Violin group 6 C M Y K KALA BHARATI CONCERT SERIES

The Key-board group

Vocalists in concert

The Mridanga session

Fingers dance on flutes

7 C M Y K KALA BHARATI DANCE RECITALS

Students performing Bharatanatya

The Kathak aspiramts

8 C M Y K TOWARDS A CAREER IN PERFORMANCE

The Kathak aspiramts

Bharatanatya ensemble

Tabala session

Veena concert

9 C M Y K BHAVAN MARSHALL CELEBRATES FOUTH CONVOCATION

Sri N. Ramanuja handing over Outstanding Academics in Finance Stream medal to Ms. Nuzhat Nagpurwala As many as 48 graduates Mr. Jay Kulkarni, Founder were decorated with hoods on the Principal and CEO Theran Inc., occasion of the fourth USA, who delivered the convocation of Bhavan’s convocation address, spiced Marshall MBA Programme on it with thought-provoking February 15. and inspiring ideas on Sri N Ramanuja, Chairman, entrepreneurship. He also reeled Bhavan Karnataka, presided over out a few mantras and dharmas the function. for celebrations involving risk. Dr. Chandra Akkihal, On the occasion, Prof. Chris Director of the MBA Rao, Executive Adjunct Programme, honoured the graduates on the occasion. Professor of the University Goodrich Aerospace Services, P. Dr. N S Vishwanath, Ltd., USA was conferred the title Resident Director, administered the oath to the graduating of ‘Associate in Learning’. The students. Company, it may be recalled, has 10 C M Y K SEVIOR DON HONOURED

Sri A. Krishnamurthy decorating Ms. Maitrayee Chakraborty with a medal all along stood by the MBA The honorary title was Programme in meeting the needs received on behalf of the learned of fulfilling the practical aspect Professor, by Ms Shampa Sarkar, of the programme. Senior Manager HR.

Dr. Chandra Akkihal handing over Overall outstanding student medal to Ms. Trupti Sanjay Raut 11 C M Y K PRIZE - WINNERS ALL

Sri Jay Kulkarni Founder CEO, Theorem Inc, USA who delivered the convocation address in the middle. (From left) : Dr. N.S. Vishwanath, Resident Director, Dr. Chandra Akkihal, Director, Sri Jay Kulkarni, Sri N. Ramanuja, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sri A. Krishnamurthy, Secretary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Among the new graduates 16 Outstanding Academics in students received academic Finance Stream honours based on their Mr. Chandra Mohan performance. The medal winners B and Mr. V Muralidharan – are : Best Outstanding in Academics Ms. Trupti Sanjay Raut – and People Skills Best Overall Outstanding Mr. Varun Mady and Student Mr. Tejaswi Hiremath – Ms. Nuzhat Nagpurwala and Best Outstanding Social Skills Mr Bopanna N K – Best and care for class mates

NANJANGUDU SRIKANTIAH JANAKAMMA ENDOWMENT

Carnatic Vocal : Vidushi N. Ranjani, Violin : Vidwan Shankar Rajan, Mrindanga - Vidwan C. Cheluva Raju

12 C M Y K PROGRAMME : APRIL 2009 Sat 5.00 p.m. : Dr. P.R. Sathyanarayan Setty 11. ESV Hall and Smt.Shobha Endowment Lecture By Dr. Ananda Hosakere Subrahmanyam Topic : Cardiac Surgical issues in Senior Citizens Sat 5.00 p.m. : Astrology Lecture 18 ESV Hall Topic - Anaolycis of Horoscope Speaker - Dr. B.K.Sainath Sun 10.30 a.m. : Felicitation to 19 Khincha Hall Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti on being honored with PADMASRI award by Government 5 of India

Sat 6.00 p.m. : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Nadam presents 25 ESV Hall for the Sri M.V. Jayaram Endowment Carnatic Vocal - Kum. Chandrika K. Mehta and Hindustani light classical - Smt. Samanvitha Sharma

Wed 6.30 p.m. : Nupura celebrates - International Dance Day -2009 29 Khincha Hall Bharatanatya - Smt. Sandhya and Sri Kiran

7.45 p.m. : Kuchipudi - Kum. Prateeksha Kashi and Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi Theme : Mother & Daughter

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