Festive Fervour at Its Peak on Day 3

TUMAKURU THRUSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 VOL. 1, ISSUE4 UNIFEST MIRRO A TUMKUR UNIVERSITY SPECIAL BULLETIN FOR YUVASAMBHRAMA-2014 (FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY) Yuva Sambhrama draws the best talents from South Zone FESTIVE FERVOUR AT ITS PEAK ON DAY 3

The cultural fervor on the Tumkur karacharya University of Sanskrit, Er- University campus was at its peak on nakulam and Cochin University took Wednesday, the third day of Yuva Sam- part in the competitions. bhrama-2014, the 30th Inter-Univer- Eminent artists Dr. Venkateswarulu sity South Zone Youth Festival, being and Dr. Gopal Kammar were the juries organized by Tumkur University un- for both the competitions. der the aegis of Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Debate: A total of 17 participants rep- Participants from 22 different univer- resenting respective universities de- sities belonging to Andhra Pradesh, bated on the topic “Unifests are for Pondicherry, Karnataka, Kerala and promotion of peace, development and Tamil Nadu came up with their best at harmony but not for competition”. Ra- various competitions such as One Act janikanth, Nikhil (Mysore), Anagha Play, Poster Making, Debate, Group Mariya Jose, Divya Rajiv (Calicut), Song (Western), Classical Instrumen- Amrutraj, Joel Andrews (Cochin), tal Solo (Percussion), Mimicry and Tejas Iyer, Aksha Balasubramanya Clay Modeling. (Coimbatore), Amogh S., Rajarash- Dr. A. M. Manjunath, the Cultural mi (Gulbarga), Pranamya Bhat, Avani Coordinator of the Yuva Sambhra- (Mangalore), Rafiya Khan, Bhavani ma-2014 received appreciations work (Tumkur), Michael Jomike, Caroline his perseverance. Simon (Bangalore), Ram Mohan, Ro- shan Jamir (Bellary), Aparna Venu, One Act Play: The one act play com- Sabujan (Ernakulam), Abdul Alim, petition, that took off on Tuesday, con- Hemadri (Krishna), Tisa Thomas, tinued on Wednesday too, at Sri Gubbi Vivek Sankar (Kasargod), Divya Y, Veeranna Rangamandira. The troupe Uma Mounika (Acharya Nagarjuna), from Bangalore University staged a Naveen Joeman, Alina Johnson (Kot- play ‘Oedipus’ while the troupe rep- tayam), Gopika M S, Miriam Joice resenting Krishna University staged (Kerala), Jaya Patil, Sanrose Da (KLE), ‘Sentimental Sundaram’. Kuvempu Sandhya Rao, Pavan Kumar Reddy University team came up with ‘Mad- (Tirupati) were the participants. hyama Vyayoga’, the troupe from Tum- Sri Arun Patil, Sri Umesh Kumar and Joy Mukho- padhyaya were the juries for the competition. Classical In- strumental Solo (Percus- sion): Clas- sical Instru- mental Solo (Percussion) competition was held at Sadananda Maiya Block, Tumkur Uni- versity. Ten universities participated in the compe- kur University staged ‘Koti Vidyeginta tition. Meti Vidye Melu’. Renowned theatre K. Chandra Mouli, Smt Vidya Girish personalities Ms. Sundarashree, Ms. and Ustad Fayaz Khan were the juries Sunetra Pandit, Sri Tyagarajakumar for the competition. Ramaswamy, Sri Arasumadhusudana Group song (Western): Group song were the judges for the competition. (Western) competition was held at Sir M Visvesvaraya auditorium. Eleven Poster Making & Clay Modelling: universities participated. Dr. David As many as 18 participants took part in Sampson, Joint Secretary AIU, Mr. the poster making and clay modeling James Vasanthan, a film music com- competitions held at Dr. M. S. Subbu- poser and Mr. Biju Peter were the ju- lakshmi Dept. of Fine Arts. The partic- ries for the competition. Sri Sanjay ipants from Tumkur, Mysore, Banga- Kumar Joshi, Hindustani Vocalist and lore, Mangalore, Gulbarga, Kuvempu Sri Vasanth Kiran, Koochipudi and Universities, KLE University, Belagavi, Bharatanatyam artist were present. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Mimicry: Participants from 13 univer- Sri Venkateswara University, Machali- sities took part in the mimicry compe- patnam, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu Uni- tition held Dr Sree Shivakumara Swa- versity, Amruta Vishwavidya Peetam, miji Auditorium, which drew huge Coimbatore, Vellore Institute of Tech- audience in the evening hours. Dr. A. nology, Chennai, University of Kera- H Rajasab, Vice Chancellor, Prof. D. la, Trivandrum, University of Calicut, Shivalingaiah, Registrar, Tumkur Uni- MG University, Kottayam, Sree Shan- versity was present on the occasion. UNIFEST MIRRO 2 THRUSDAY 11-12-2014 3 THRUSDAY 11-12-2014 Youth have a moral duty towards THEY SAID IT… society: Dr. Sorabh Lakhanpal

night with a positive attitude. Third- Arrangements are Great opportuni- ly, I appreciate the way the university very good. Food ty and encourage- staffs are handling the guests, judges, and accommoda- ment. There are no officials, team managers, participants tion committees words to thank the and the local crowd. have done a great University. You, stu- job. Services are dent reporters are What is your observation about sufficient. doing a good job. the participants of the Yuva Sam- Roshan, Calicut Darshini, Kuvem- bhrama? University pu University Well, I must say these students are blessed – blessed with extraordinary talents. I watched the classical dance Each event is ex- Unforgettable mem- competition yesterday and thrilled to cellent. It is my first ories. The campus see the mesmerizing performances. experience being in is really attractive They were not inferior to any of the Tumkur. I am expe- and interesting. The professional artistes. I also had the riencing the sweet works of Journalism opportunity to watch a One Act Play, A graduate in Ayurveda from moments of my life. students are laudable. and understood the amount of efforts Sai Theja, A.I.T. Mohan Melody, Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jaland- they must have put for such an excel- har in Punjab, Dr. Sorabh Lakhanpal University, Krishna Univer- lent performance. This UNIFEST has Chennai sity is a multi-faceted and inspiring per- the best of the talents from south In- sonality. Head of student affairs in dia. Lovely Professional University, Pun- Food arrangements Every participant jab, he is known for brilliant orga- Youths are often criticized that nizing skills and a research bent of would have been bet- must see all mem- they are not interested in art, cul- ter. Except this, ev- orable, important mind. Dr. Lakhanpal holds masters ture, literature, etc., and wasting in Ayurveda from Sikkim Manipal erything is nice. The and attractive plac- their energy. Can you comment on University campus es in the University. University and is specialized in pain this? management, panchakarma, hospi- and the organization The services pro- We cannot hide or deny the facts. The of events are nice. vided are very good. tal administration and clinical mi- criticism can be true to some extent. crobiology. He has received Nation- Narayan Kumbar, Gul- Nataraju L., Ban- But we should not forget that it is the barga University galore University al Award for organizing hundreds of youth power of this country, which voluntary blood donation camps in is being used for the national devel- the past six years. He also has the rich opment. They are responsible for experience of organizing about 200 revolutions in various spheres. Take The atmosphere is Everything has mega events in which stalwarts from the example of this youth fest itself. good. This is a great been systematical- different fields were involved. Hundreds of youths have gathered forum for the exhi- ly arranged here. It Dr. Sorabh Lakhanpal is with us on here for a unique cause. Yesterday, bition of talents and is beyond our ex- the Tumkur University campus as the students spoke on ‘My Great India’ creativity. Everybody pectations. Great Observer for Yuva Sambhrama 2014, in the elocution competition, and it should make the best moments. specially appointed by the Associ- is natural that they will get inspired use of it. Shruthi, VSK Uni- ation of Indian Universities (AIU). N a g a d e e p i k a , S V by their own thoughts. I am sure such versity, Bellary UNIFEST MIRROR had a brief in- students will certainly become the University,Tirupathi teraction with Dr. Lakhanpal early executive ambassadors of our society. on Wednesday morning regarding his experience on the campus. Here What is your message for our The atmosphere and are a few excerpts: young participants? No negative re- arrangements at Yuva marks! The fest I want to ask them to concentrate on Sambhrama are very How do you find the Tumkur Uni- nice. The Universi- shows the univer- versity campus? What is your over- three aspects. First, they should look into the overall development of their ty has certainly set a sity’s commitment all assessment of the preparations? model. The MIRROR is own personality. But they should towards society. I I must mention three things. First, a great opportunity for am happy. grow down-to-earth as they go on the you. S a d a s h i v a , you have a very good campus, which ladder of achievements. Second, they Dr. Anjanappa, is spacious enough to conduct a va- Asst. Professor, Ku- S.V. University, should love their family and devote Tirupathi riety of events at multiple stages. Dr themselves to their alma mater. They vempu University Sree Shivakumara Swamiji Auditori- should never forget them. Thirdly, um is a well-built and excellent venue they have a moral duty towards the for functions of this scale. Secondly, I society. They should understand that Organization of the We are just enjoy- should congratulate the great human it is only youth who can transform entire program is ing everything. resource in your university. I under- this country. Their energy has been very good. I must These are the hap- stand that your modest Vice Chan- used positively for the development say Tumkur Univer- piest times for the cellor Prof. Rajasab and Registrar of the society. sity is the best one. youth. All officers Prof. Shivalingaiah have a dedicated Your MIRROR is a and volunteers are team that has been working day and THE ‘MIRROR’ TEAM great effort. working hard. Vasavi, Bangalore Krisna, Potti Sri- University ramalu University COMPILED BY: SHRUTHI.V, S.N GOVARDHANA, MOUNESH MALLERA, HARISH.S, TODAY’S EVENTS LAKSHMANA H, BABU R.L, SURESH H.C, MANU.S, NANDAN.KJ

Dr. Shivakumaraswamiji Au- Folk/ Tribal Dance 5.00 pm Onwards ditorium Skit 9.00 am Onwards Gubbi Veeranna Kalakshetra Mime 3.30 pm Onwards Gubbi Veeranna Kalakshetra 10.00 am to 12.30 Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi Art Cartooning pm Gallery Classical Instrumental 10.00 am to 05.00 Sri M Visvesvaraya Auditori- 11.12.2014 Solo pm um (Non-Percussion) 10.00 am to 02.00 Light Vocal (Indian) Sadananda Maiya Auditorium pm 02.00 pm to 04.30 Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi Art Rangoli pm Gallery Prof. A. H. Rajasab, Vice Chancellor, among other visitors at the Book 10.00 am On- Fair. Quiz University College of Arts wards UNIFEST MIRRO 3 THRUSDAY 11-12-2014 UNIFEST MIRRO Social concern of Tumkur University A brief overview Tumakuru taluk and has established Ethics in the New Millennium: Bud- a Community Development Centre dhist Perspective’. The conference is there. The Dept. has implemented var- being jointly organized by Dr. B. R. ious programmes in the village with Ambedkar Study Centre of Tumkur special emphasis on rural health, san- University and Sera Jey Monastic Uni- itation, self-employment, education, versity, Bailakuppe. women empowerment and the like. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Centre cel- Tumkur University not only enjoys ebrated the birth anniversaries of Dr the special acclaim of being the first B R Ambedkar and Sri Babu Jagjivan university to make appointments as Ram on May 24, 2014 where eminent per the UGC Regulations 2010, but Kannada writer and former chairman also the one that has achieved social of Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara Dr justice, by giving importance to var- Siddalingaiah was the chief guest. The ious categories of the society, as per students of the university had staged a the government norms. The newly re- play titled ‘Devanampriya Ashoka’ on cruited teaching staffs of the universi- the occasion. Under the SCP and TSP ty comprise 26.43 per cent Scheduled scheme, the university has laid foun- Caste members, 9.28 per cent ST mem- dation stone for establishing a pre-ex- bers, 20.7 per cent OBCs and 43.58 amination training centre for SC/ST per cent GM candidates. Among the students on July 24, 2014, where Min- non-teaching staff, 27.27 per cent be- ister for Higher Education Sri R. V. The bronze bust of Shehnai maestro Bharat Ratna Ustad long to the SC, 9.09 per cent ST, 40.09 Deshpande, District In-charge Min- Bismillah Khan at Tumkur University. in front of Bharat Ratna Dr M S Sub- Tumkur University has recorded bulakshmi Art Gallery on the cam- enormous progress in the field of so- pus. The bust was unveiled by the then cial empowerment, apart from its foot- Chancellor of Tumkur University and prints in teaching and research. In the the then Hon’ble Governor of Karna- course of its developmental activities, taka Dr. H. R. Bhardwaj on June 29, the varsity has made provision for am- 2012. ple opportunities for holistic development of the students representing the Tumkur University has made the marginalized classes. The university best utilization of the Special Compo- has undertaken various projects to en- nent Plan (SCP) and Tribal Sub Plan sure the development of the students (TSP) of the State government by or- of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes ganizing various skill development and the Backward Classes. programmes for socially backward and rural students. The programmes The university has spent a total also included workshops on stress of Rs. 5.95 crore towards construct- management, handling exam fears, ing three hostels for SC/ST students in self-motivation, improving memory 2011-12. Earlier, the hostels were run power etc. The university has spent Nobel Peace Prize recipient His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with 108 in rented buildings and the inmates about Rs. 23.75 lakh on these pro- year-old Dr Sree Shivakumara Mahaswamiji of Sree Siddaganga Mutt, had to travel at least 15 km to reach grammes in 2011-13 period. during his visit to Tumkur University. the campus. Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambed- The university has also set up a per cent OBCs and 22.74 per cent GM ister Sri T B Jayachandra, Member of kar Block has been constructed in the language lab for the SC/ST students in university premises, while an exclu- category. Parliament Sri Muddahanume Gow- the University Library building, which Nobel Peace Prize recipient His da, MLA Dr Rafique Ahmed among sive photo gallery highlighting the life is also useful for hundreds of students and contributions of Dr. Ambedkar, Holiness the 14th Dalai who visit- others were present. from rural areas with a poor econom- ed the varsity in 2012 has lauded the the Architect of the Indian Constitu- ic background. An exclusive provi- tion and Sri Babu Jagjivan Ram, for- University’s concern towards socially Further, the university had or- sion has been made in the University marginalized groups and even made ganized a workshop on the “history of mer Deputy Prime Minister of India, Library for text books, journals and has been established. a special mention of the Buddhavana downtrodden classes and contempo- magazines for the SC/ST students. established in the university premis- rary challenges” as part of the Death A bronze bust of Bharat Rat- es. The well-known spiritual leader is Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar The Dept. of PG Studies and again visiting the University on De- held on December 6, 2014. na Ustad Bismillah Khan, renowned Research in Social Work (MSW) has Shehnai maestro, has been installed cember 21, 2014, and is participating adopted one village called Kora in in an International Conference on THE MIRROR TEAM

UNIFESTS lead to national Gubbi Veeranna’s grand-daughter integration: Dr. Nagamani at Yuva Sambhrama Prof. Mysore Nagamani Srinath is the society. a multifaceted personality, a combina- Is classical Ms. Sundarashree G S is important I walked across the tion of a teacher, organizer, composer, music experi- to Tumakuru not just because she is a campus and was de- administrator, director, and a concert encing a set- popular television and theatre artiste lighted. musician of international repute and back in the but because she is the grand-daugh- What is your opin- an ‘A Top’ artist of AIR and Doordar- recent times? ter of late Gubbi Veeranna, one of ion about Yuva shan. Classical mu- the pioneers and the most prolific Sambhrama? She is also a recipient of D. Litt. Degree sic has its own contributors to Kannada theatre. The youth festival from Tumkur University. Prof. Nagama- value and re- With the rich experience of act- organized here has ni was in Tumkur University as a jury spect. It is a ing in the drama troupe of her grand- given an opportu- for classical music (solo) competition of power that goes beyond all languages, father Gubbi Veeranna, Sundarashree nity to the students Yuva Sambhrama 2014. In a brief interac- religions, caste and creeds. But it needs gained popularity through her roles from other states to exhibit their tal- tion with the MIRROR, Prof. Nagamani efforts to understand and feel the plea- in famous tele-serials like Guptag- ents. The Yuva Sambhrama itself is a shared some interesting views of her on sure. Music need to include novelty as amini, Manvantara, Mukta, and mov- ‘Sambhrama’ for Tumakuru. the fest, music etc. Here are the excerpts: the trends change. This is inevitable for ies like Kadu Kudure, Rushyashrunga Do you think the number of theatre the survival of Indian arts. and plays like Sangya Balya, Choma- admirers has gone down? What is your opinion on the UNI- nadudi, Hayavadana etc. No way! Still there are people who watch FEST? What is your message for today’s Ms Sundarashree was in Tumkur good plays. See the gathering here at the I’m very happy with the event and at- youth? University campus as a judge for One auditorium, which itself is a live exam- mosphere here. I feel the events of this Today’s youth are really brilliant. But Act Play competition which was held ple for the popularity of drama. kind have greater role in developing they need to concentrate on specif- at Sri Gubbi Veeranna Auditorium Your message to the youth… national integration. Culture is an im- ic fields in which they want to reach in the City. Excerpts of her interview Youth should live a harmonious and portant aspect of this phenomenon. greater heights. Perseverance and ded- are here: confident life. They should make the How do you find Tumkur University? ication should be their mantra. How do you find Tumkur Univer- best use of the opportunities. INTERVIEW BY: sity campus? INTERVIEW BY: Tumkur University is giving equal im- Lakshmana H., Shashikumar portance to academics and culture. It Chandrashekhara G., Babu R. L., I was surprised to see the develop- Gireesh A., Rakesh, Vishnuvard- ments in Tumkur University cam- K R, Nandana J., Vanaja T N., is a ‘cultured’ university getting the Naveen Kumar B R students ready both for profession and hana Naika pus in a short duration of 10 years. 4 THRUSDAY 11-12-2014 UNIFEST MIRRO FACETS OF THIRD DAY OF YUVA SAMBHRAMA

A scene from the play ‘Hiranyakashipu’ staged by the team from Univer- sity of Mysore. PIC: Lakshmana H.

A scene from the play ‘Oedipus’ staged by the team from Bangalore Uni- versity. PIC: Shashikumar K R, Vanaja T N.

Participants from different universities deeply engaged in the poster making competition. A scene from the play ‘Madhyama Vyayoga’ staged by the team from Ku- PICS: S. N. Govardhana, Harisha S. vempu University, Shivamogga. PIC: Nandana J., Naveen Kumar B R UNIFEST MIRROR TEAM Honorary Editor Prof. A. H Rajasab Editor-in-Chief Prof D Shivalingaiah

Editorial Board Dr. B.T.Sampath Kumar, Padmanabha K V, Venkatareddy Ramareddy, Man- junath D, Shripada Kulkarni, Shwetha D, KusumaKumari, Ramani R, Naga- raja S, Rajesh Shenoy, Sumanth Y Page Layout: Dhananjaya R Madhu Co-operation: Shivakumara S U, Participants of Yuva Sambhrama having their lunch. The representative of VSK Uni- Basavaraju MT PIC: Shivakumara S. U. versity, Bellary, at the clay model- Reporting: ing competition. Students of Journalism, PIC: Mounesha Malera University College of Arts

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