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Vol. 10. No.1. January - 2010 Bharatiya Vidya KARNATAKA Bhavan NewsNews WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS - 2010 Cricket Match Rajyothsava at Shivamogga Bhavanothsava - 2009 Ustad Amjad Page - 13 Page - 3 Page - 9 Ali Khan -Page - 2 MINISTER LAUDS BHAVAN'S SERVICE Handsome compliments were showered on Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan for its solid contribution in the fields of education and culture by Sri. Suresh Kumar, Minister for Urban Development Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Karnataka. Tuning the soil for the annexe buildings adjacent to the existing Suresh Kumar, Minister for Urban structure that houses the Bhavan’s Development Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mysore Kendra on Dec 4, the Minister performing Guddali Pooja. said that this contribution of the Bhavan Also seen in the picture Sri Shankaralinge Gowda, MLA. is indestructible. He said he could see that the Mysore Kendra was also in the slums at Sriramapuram in following the same tradition of this Bangalore. The Bhavan proposed to world oraganisation in serving the cause extend quality education to the people of education and culture. below poverty line, he added. In this connection, the Minister Referring to the devoted service referred to a school that was coming up of Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti, the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Tel.: 2226 7303, 2226 5746. Fax 2228 7373 Race Course Road, Website : www.bharatiyavidyabhavan.com Bangalore - 560 001. e-mail : [email protected] Re.1/- C M Y K Bhavan’s Director who was the inspiration for this noble BHOOMI services, he described him as the ‘cultural ambassador of POOJA India’, going by the memorable services he had rendered to the AT MYSORE contribution of the Bhavan. Besides, Dr. Mathoor himself, the simple but Chairman, Mysore Kendra and impressive function was the members of the Kendra attended by Sri N. Ramanuja, Executive Committee. Sri Chairman, Bhavan’s Karnataka, Shankaralinge Gowda, MLA Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, was also present. SAROD RECITAL ON JAN 31. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is 1945. He continues the traditions organising a sarod concert by of the Senia gharana. His deep Ustad Amjad Ali Khan at Ravindra involvement with the medium has Kalakshetra on Dec. 31 in aid of given him the capacity to create Bhavan Bangalore Press School. a new and he has used this to innovate in classical music. Son and successor of the art of sarod maestro, Ustad Hafiz Ali After his father, Ustad Hafiz Khan Sahib, Amjad Ali Khan was Ali Khan Sahib, he was on the born in Gwalior on October 9, music faculty of the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. He also composed music for Kendra productions. In 1970 he received the UNESCO Award and the Padma Shri in 1975. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award was bestowed upon him in 1989. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan holds a unique Position in the world of Indian music today. He has evolved a style that is conventional in technique but highly individual in spirit. For donor cards please Ustad Amjad Ali Khan contact 9980055864. 2 C M Y K ARRAY OF TALENT TO THE FORE Nor can the enthusiasm of the teachers and parents be underrated. Children performing during the While the teachers and the staff Rajyothsava & Children Day Programme played an active role in the A rich variety entertainment, selection of the themes and accoutrements, the parents saw to comprising lilting group songs it that no stone was unturned in bewitching dance dramas, Juicy seeing their wards in deft make-up skits laced with humor, coupled and readied for the occasion. with amusing fancy dress, interludes used as fillers, marked The stage itself was equally the Rajyotsava and Children’s Day aesthetic, the decor designed celebrations at the Bhavan’s by the drawing teacher, Dr. D. Krishnamurti and the backdrop symbolically Smt. D. Shakuntalamma Memorial projecting the composite character School at Shivamogga. of the programme. The two events were Sri. S. Vasudeva, Joint – meaningful for the school, as it Director of Pre-University unfolded the abundant talent in its Education (Rtd), who was the pupils. In fact, all the 245 students, chief guest, complimented the ranging form LKG to IV standard students on their talent and took part in the varied events, the spoke of the significance of school verily turning out to be a Rajyothsava. talent pool. In actuality the Rajyothsava was not confined to November 1. It was spread over the entire month, each day highlighting personalities who had made a mark in the state. Teachers Vain Desai, Usha Dogre, Rajashree R. Jnaneswari, Madhavi, Chandana, Anuradha, Children enacting a play during the Indu and Narayana delivering talks Rajyothsava & Children Day Programme on all such personalities. 3 C M Y K Here is heartening tidings ONE MORE for lovers of Hidustani music in particular and of Indian HONOUR classical music in general. Legendary sitarist and TO composer, Maestro Ravi Shankar, has been awarded the SITAR ACE Honorary Fellowship of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music presented by Bhavan UK in and Dance (Trinity Laban). association with Trinity Laban The renowned musician and validated by City was honoured for his University, London. contribution to the performance Ravi Shankar received the and promotion of Indian music award at an intimate ceremony both nationally and in the Admiral’s House on the internationally. Pandit Ravi Old Royal Naval College world Shankar is a Patron of the heritage site. The award was Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan presented by the Trinity Laban Centre, UK. He has actively Chairman, Sir Bob Scott. supported the introduction of an Maestro Ravi Shankar then Indian Music Degree which is shared some precious memories of his life in music. The Bhavan’s Chairman, Mr. Maneck Dalal OBE, and Executive Director Dr. M.N. Nandakumara were present, along with two of Raviji’s disciples from the Bhavan who gave a short recital. This was a very moving ceremony and one which allowed Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan UK and Trinity Laban to express their admiration and Pandit. Ravi Shankar appreciation of one of the world’s greatest musicians. 4 C M Y K A fast track career TOWARDS oriented English language training was added to the HONED array of professional courses ORAL offered by the Bhavan’s Bangalore Kendra. The short ENGLISH – term course which aims at training spoken English in Senior journalist, the aspects of accent, diction Dr. V.N. Narayanan, Editor, phonetics and diphthongs Bhavan’s Journal, who was was launched at a function at the chief guest, emphasized the ESV Hall on Dec. 14. the importance of correct Dr. Rajeshwari Raghu, diction in oral English. He in charge of the training, commended the idea. explained that the course Dr. Mathoor would be invaluable for Krishnamurti, Director, students aspiring for a career Bhavan’s Bangalore Kendra, in BPOs, study abroad, with his experience in hospitality industry or on speaking several languages, luxury cruises. Such a skill cited a number of anecdotes will be of immense use to to show how correct them as they would be intonation made a communicating with different difference to any language. nationals, she pointed out. Sri. A. Krishna Murthy, Honorary Secretary, BVB NEW lauded the launch of the PROGRAM course, which he said had a AT BHAVAN bright prospect. FROM Sri H.N. Suresh, Director, Programmes and Projects, JANUARY 2010 proposed a vote of thanks. 5 C M Y K The Bengaluru Kendra of the Bhavan organised BHAVANOTHSAVA - Bhavanotsava - 2009 to mark 2009 AT its 40th anniversary from Nov. 15 to Dec 6. The event featured BENGALURU over 150 artists. Yakshagana, KENDRA Carnatic Vocal, Bharatanatya, Kannada Ghazal, Drama, Hindustani Violin Solo, the festival. During this fest an Flute recital and Archery during opportunity was provided for the physically challenged artists. Painting exhibition on Gandhiji by Artist Sri. Shekar S. Ballary was an added attraction. Art work by the students of Kalabharathi were exhibited. Book exhibition was organised with special discount. All the programmes were well received by the audience. Ms. Swetha Lakshman performing Bharatanatya 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BHAVANOTSAVA Kum. T.J. Nivedita performing Bharatanatya 6 C M Y K VARITY MARKS BHAVANOTHSAVA Sri Vasanth Kiran performing Sri L. Subba Rao demonstrating Bharatanatya 'Billu Vidye' (archery) Flute recital by Smt. K.V. Madhura and party Carnatic Vocal by Dr. Hamsini Nagenda and party A scene from 'Mysore Mallege' Direction : Dr. B.V. Raja Ram 7 C M Y K Bharatanatya recital by visually challenged girls Hindustani Violin concert by Sri Eswar Morgeri and Party Kannada Ghazal by Pt. Ravindra Handiganur ADDED ATTRACTIONS BOOK EXHIBITION ART SHOW Carnatic Vocal by Sri Maruthi Prasad BOOK LAUNCHES 8 C M Y K HASSLE – In about three – four months the procedure of issuing FREE student visa to US will be cleared and by February next US VISA onwards a new online application processing will be SOON devised to hasten the procedure. bangalore.usvpp.gov bonafides and finance. The rest is peripheral.” Mr. Gendin reassured that getting a student visa was not as difficult as it was made out to be. What was crucial is the Mr. Leon Gendin addressing students’ intention and one – the gathering year financial support. This assurance was given “The source of his sponsorship by US Consul, Mr. Leon is as vital”, he added. Gendin of the US Consulate General, Chennai at a meeting Mr. Gendin clarified that got-up by Bhavan’s American one might apply more than once Corner on November 30, 2009. and each applications would be considered afresh. But the Exchanging views on the questions which had not been subject with students and satisfactorily answered in the parents, Mr Gendin said that earlier applications would be getting a student visa should cross checked.