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 . 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 ’, 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.

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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

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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. “We really do not be a “nightmarish not rely too much on experience”. He said “only two documents . We depend on things concern the US – your students’ intentions. The Consulate must be convinced that what is stated in your AMERICAN application form is truth,” he said. CORNER However, a student intending to study in a US PROGRAMME university had better research the area of his study well before 9 C M Y K the interview, he advised. ONLY TWO He added “if the number of THINGS Indian students seeking American education is CONCERN increasing, American students opting for Chinese and Indian THE US education too are growing. Earlier, American students were CONSULATE enamored with studying in Mr. Gendin refuted reports European or UK universities. that the American Consulate But now they are heading to is tough on students of a certain Asia and mostly to China and community from India. India for business and “Nothing of the sort. Every management studies,” he said. applicant is personally dealt He pointed out that with, not communally,” he said. students may, after completing Responding to queries, he said the first year, finance may that there was no difference in augment their by working part dealing with students seeking time. “It’s only tourists who are technical or scientific or forbidden from working in the humanities studies. US,” he said. When asked about the criterion of the US CORRIGENDUM Consulate to decide whether a Reference the report on student is a promising one or the function where “Anjali”, a mediocre, he said, “We don’t monograph on Bangalore really seek to know that. But Nagarathnamma (Dec, 2009) the university that accepted him was released. By an oversight or her will review to an extent the location where the savant the promising character of a had gone a whole hog in student.” helping create a memorial to Saint Thyagaraja, has slipped “IT’S ONLY Though it is well-known that TOURISTS WHO the location is Tiruvayyars in Tanjaore district of Tamil ARE FORBIDDEN Nadu, its mention is well FROM WORKING worth repeating. The omission IN THE US,” is regretted. - Editor 10 C M Y K Kreeda Bharati is the new wing of Bhavan’s KREEDA Bangalore Kendra which will help appropriating a healthy BHARATI mind in a healthy body of the staff and students of the Institution. Sri N. Ramanuja GETS GOING Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, made this observation at the prize distribution ceremony of the Bhavan’s second annual Tennis Ball, Tournament on November 26. Welcoming the audience on the occasion. Sri H.N. Suresh, Director, Programmes & Projects said, a separate unit for the purpose was essential to promote talent in sports in Sri. Fahad Khan receiving the winners trophy the Bhavan which with all necessary accessories comprises several in this regard, he added. educational dispensations. The two-day tournament at It should be possible to get the Palace Ground Cricket support of the State Dept field, was represented by ten of Youth and Sports teams, including one of the services which is equipped members of staff and students. They were divided into three A HEALTHY groups, the ‘A’ Group had four MIND teams and the other two had IN A three each. The top two teams from group ‘A’ and one top HEALTHY team from the other two groups BODY were qualified for the Semi- Finals. 11 C M Y K The matches were played on league-cum-knockout basis. MPBIM- On the first day there were eight matches of eight over PGCET each. Seven matches including four on league basis on day LIFTS THE two, followed by two semi- TROPHY finals and final followed the

Winning MPBIM- PGCET team along with Principal Dr. Nagesh Malavalli & other faculty of MPBIM

Runners BIM, Mysore with Chief Guest Sri Dodda Ganesh and Sri N.Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB four teams qualified for the (MAT) and MPBIM (PGCET - Semi finals are from group Sr.) NIFTE from group ‘B’ & ‘A BIM Mysore (Sr.), MPBIM ‘C’ respectively. In the first Semi Finals, BIM Mysore won the toss and RUNNERS UP put NIFTE to bat. In the allotted 10 overs the NIFTE BIM made a paltry, runs for the loss of 6 wkts. BIM Mysore MYSORE overtook this score easily with one over to spare. In the second 12 C M Y K Semi Final between PGCET (Sr) and MAT (both products of MAN OF THE MPBIM). MAT won the toss and elected to bat. They scored MATCH : “modest 61 for seven in ten VIJAYA KUMAR overs. PGCET easily surpassed this for the loss of three wkts. Then came the zestful, in and all important finals between Dodda Ganesh who gave away arch rivals MPBIM –PGCET the winners rolling trophy and and BIM Mysore with plenty of best bowler award said, one enthusiastic fans, supporters should fix a target in his life and cheer leaders for both sides. and work hard to meet it. In his BIM Mysore won the toss and younger days, he said, he used elected to field. In the allotted to cycle about 15-20 kms a day 10 overs, MPBIM PGCET – to go for practice which helped Sr. scored a modest 69 for him to be fit, then he went on to seven wkts. Chasing became represent Indian team to tour sticky for the Mysoreans. They , Zimbabwe and lost their captain S. Amith West Indies. While giving Kumar for 2 runs. Raghavendra away the trophys, and Arjun offered some Sri. A. Krishnamurthy, resistance scoring 15 and 11 Hon. Secretary, said such respectively against very tight tournaments should be and accurate bowling by organized in other centers. PGCET bowlers and the rest of The man of the series award Mysore team could not cross was given away by Sri H.N. double digit and crumbled like Suresh, the winners trophy and nine dins.PGCET won by 27 winners individual mementos runs. Former Indian cricketer award by Smt Pushpa Ramanuja and runners-up mementos by Dr. Nagesh S. Malavalli Principal, MPBIM. The tournament was co- ordinated by Sri K.C.Pemmaiah, Programme offier and Sri. V Muralidar, Manager, American Corner. 13 C M Y K “Marevina Mahapurusharu” PLAY : is a story of the 2 absent minded professors – Prof 'MAREVINA Shama Rao and his friend MAHAPURUSHARU' Prof Bhujanga Rao. One fine morning, Prof Shama Rao ON JAN 9. receives a telegram from his friend Pandu, the matter of which becomes the basis for their bits into this confusion. the development of the drama. The drama written by S Gundu The wife’s of these professors Rao unfolds to a comical end add more confusion in the with the satisfaction that process of correcting their ‘All is well that ends well’. absent minded husbands. The The Cast : butt of all this is Prof Narayan Prof. Shama Rao - Rao, father of Prof Shama Rao Sri. Vijaya Kumar, Wife – who has to face obituary Susheela, - Smt. Jayanthi, condolences even while he is Prof. Bhujanga Rao - alive – a misread telegram. Sri. H.R. Ananth, Wife Radha - Shastri, postman, milkman, Smt. Girija Ananth, paper vendor and a coolie add Prof. Narayana Rao - Sri. Prasanna Kumar, Smt. Narayana Rao - Dr. Shubha Pada,

Director : Dr. T.R. Gururaja Rao (All are members of Rotary Bangalore West) All are cordially invited with family & friends.

Sri. H.R. Ananth and Smt. Girija Ananth at the play

14 PROGRAMME : JANUARY 2010

Sat 6.00 p.m. : Natyakalanidhi Pandanallur Muttaiah Pillai 2. Khincha Hall Endowment - Bharatanatya Recital : Chinmayee Venkataraman

Sun 10.30 a.m. : Nanjangud Srikantaiah Janakamma Endowment 3. ESV Hall Hindustani music : Lecture Demonstration by Vidhushi Smt. K. Gowri

Sat 12.00 Noon : American Corner presents English Feature Film 9. Khincha Hall Diane Keaton's "Baby Boom" An Unexpected Comedy 5.30 p.m. "Marevina Mahapurusharu" - Drama : For details please see page -15 Chief Guest - Sri V. Ramamurthy Renowned Stage Technician Sat & Sun 6.00 p.m.: Surya festival 16 to 17 Khincha Hall Smt. K.P. Padmini Amma and Sri. P. Rajaram Endowment - Bharatanatya Recital : Kum. Lakshmi Gopalaswamy

Sun 6.00 p.m. : Bharatanatya Recital : Ms. Veena Nair and Dhanya Nair 7.00 p.m. Cantemporary Dance by Samudra, Kerala

Fri to Sun 6.00 p.m.: Founders Day Celebrations 22 to 24 Khincha Hall A three day festival of Music and Dance by the students of Kala-bharathi

Sat 10.30 a.m. : Sarvodaya Day - prayer meeting followed by 30 ESV Hall Launching of Gandhi Krithi Sanchaya Vols - 16,17,18 and 19. Also Gandhi Upanishad (Vol - 07) authored by Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti

Sun 6.00 p.m. : Sarod Music Concert : 31 Ravindra Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Kalakshetra Details - page 16

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IN AID OF BHAVAN - BANGALORE PRESS SCHOOL Grand Sarod concert by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan 31st January 2010, 6.00 p.m. at Ravindra Kalakshetra, J.C. Road, Bangalore

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