Vol. 13. No.4. April - 2014 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan NewsNews WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY UGADI - 2014 WOMAN SCULPTOR LAUDED BOTH AS AN ARTIST AND BIOGRAPHER

Dr. Sudha Murty, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation is looking at the exhibition of photograph on the sculptures made by Smt. Kanaka Murthy A sculptor with a blend of Declaring that the book was a the traditional and contemporary rare contribution in the field of fine art is how Dr. Chiranjeev Singh, former arts, he said that it was significant that Ambassador to UNESCO described though she had no family background well-known sculptor Smt. Kanaka in sculpting, Kanaka Murthy had made Murthy. Dr. Singh was speaking at a a mark in a field which had little scope function in Bhavan where “Howde? Idu for women. Naane”, an autobiography of the Smt. Sudha Murty, Chairperson, sculptor was released. Infosys Foundation, who was chief

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Book launch : (L-R) Sri. Narayana Murthy, Smt. Kanaka Murthy, Dr. Chiranjeev Singh, Ft. Lieutenant Bhaktavatsala Sharma, Sri. N. Ramanuja, Smt. Sudha Murty and Kum. Sumati guest on the occasion, observed Murthy, made a few touching that there were very few women references on the life and works who have ventured in the realm of her mother. of sculpting. Kanaka Murthy has tread in that challenging realm, Ft. Lieutenant Bhaktavatsala dedicating herself to fine arts. Sharma was a distinguished guest Her autobiography gives a in the gathering which included graphic description of her trials among others Sri. N. Ramanuja, and eventual success, she added. Chairman of the Kendra, Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB Kum. Sumati N, Hindustani vocalist and daughter of Kanaka and Sri. Narayana Murthy.

2 C M Y K A fervent plea was made to the State Government to set up a MASTER VOCALIST chair or, better still start a college R.K.SRIKANTAN of music to perpetuate the hallowed memory of famed GIVEN A Carnatic vocalist MEMORABLE ADIEU Dr. R.K.Srikantan who left his mortal frame recently, was made by Sri N S Krishnamurthy, AIR, Sri N S K, as he is familiar former Director of Akashavani at in the Akashvani circles, said a function at Bhavan on March 2. Srikantan had identified himself Sri Krishnamurthy, who is with music so completely that the himself well-versed in the art of two had become synonymous. music, was speaking to a jam- As an artiste who had served packed audience at the Khincha AIR for over 40 years, he had Auditorium to pay homage to the verily been the voice of AIR. maestro who was invested with Regularly taking part in several State and National programmes like the weekly honours, including the State music lessons, his regular concerts Sangeeta Vidwan, Sangeeta and the tunes he set for choice Ratna, Sangeeta Kalanidhi and Kannada compositions, his Padmabushan. contribution to music in general and AIR in particular is indelible The Shraddanjali was jointly and of archival importance, organized by Bhavan, AIR, he added. Doordarshan, Ananya and Hamsadhwani creations. Dr. K Radhakrishna, Recalling his association with Chairman of ISRO who had Dr.Srikantan in the local station of learnt music from the virtuoso

Smt. M.S. Sheela offers Sangeetha Namana at RKS Memorial function. Mridanga - Vidwan Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma and Vioiln - Vidushi Charulatha Ramanuja 3 C M Y K

Pt. Vinayaka Thorvi offers Sangeetha Namana at RKS Memorial function. Tabla - Pt. Rajendra Nakod and Harmonium - Sri Narasimha Kulakarni for sometime spoke highly about disciplined life, a life where it was his dedication to the art of music. difficult to draw a line between His discipline, honesty and his persona and his art. commitment were worth emulating The long drawn out but and said he felt privileged to have never-a-dull moment programme learnt music for a while under was meaningfully entitled as such a scholarly artiste. ‘Nada Nudi Namana’ (Salutation Dr. T S Satyavathi, a through music and words) got off distinguished disciple of to memorable start with the Dr.Srikantan, remembered how unveiling of a bust and a portrait even at his 94th year his singing of the renowned vocalist who is was so full of verve and tonal as well-known for his chaste fidelity that it sounded like that of rendering of classical music as a a 40-year old. His full-throated most sought after teacher of the vocalism is incomparable, she art. While ISRO Chairman said, adding that it was his T. Radhakrishnan unveiled the

Sri. N.S. Krishnamurthy, Dr. K. Radhakrishna, Chairman, ISRO former Director of Akashavani at at RKS Memorial function RKS Memorial function

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"Sangeetha Namana" by Vidwan R.S. Ramakanth son and senior disciple of RKS. Mridanga- Vidwan Anoor Krishna Sharma, Violin - Vidushi Charulatha Ramanuja bust and portrait, his distinguished Gururao Deshpande, Bhimsen disciple MS Sheela lent the Joshi and others who have occasion equal solemnity by become immortals. rendering a few soulful melodies. This was followed by a Likewise, the popular Hindustani concert by R S Ramakanth, son vocalist Vinayak Torvi who had and senior disciple of the master occasion to not only sit with him vocalist R.K. Srikantan. as member of juries’ connected His rendition of some of the with music, but also dueted with compositions in Kannada set to him in Carnatic-Hindustani music by his father, including the Jugalbandhis, sang his dirge to one in raga Suruti gave a fitting the maestro. He paid handsome finale to a most solemn and tributes to him, calling him a meaningful programme that will dedicated artiste, one in the line linger long in the thoughts of the of greats like his own guru multitude present on the occasion.

Dr. T.S. Satyavathi, Vocalist at Sri. S.N. Chandrasekhar, Noted Critic RKS Memorial function at RKS Memorial function 5 C M Y K A fond wish that facilities for furthering the study of Astrophysics at higher levels introduced in more Indian universities, was expressed by Prof. Jayagopal Uchil, Director of Jain University, Bangalore on Feb 16, 2014. Speaking as chief guest at the Graduates Day of the M.P. Birla Institute of Prof. Jayagopal Uchil Fundamental Research, an associate of Bharatiya Vidya graduates in the year, Prof. Uchil Bhavan, Prof. Uchil highlighted appreciated the work of the the nuances of Astronomy and institute towards propagation of Astrophysics, by deftly Astronomy and Astrology and encapsulating the evolution of the congratulated the students on universe all the way from the Big their success in the study of the Bang event to the formation of subject. galaxies, stars, planets and so on. Among the graduates, He also briefly dwelt on the topics Meenakshi Hariharan won an of Dark Matter and Dark Mass. award as the best student and Before giving away the Dr. Devarakonda Krishna Kanth certificates to 53 outgoing for excellent overall performance Earlier, after the invocation, ON EXTENSIVE Institute Director, Dr. G.S.D. Babu welcomed the gathering STUDY OF and presented a brief report on ASTROPHYSICS its working during the year and introduced the chief guest.

6 C M Y K “Saptaswara”, representing BHAVAN – BP seven musical notes, seven sacred rivers, seven mountains, SCHOOL days of the week, the seven ANNUAL A rishis and an equal number of FEAST OF JOY colours of the rainbow, a pageantry by students of class II to VII, formed part of the variety Corporator, Sri. H.R. Ananth, entertainment which was the Chairman of the school, highlight of the annual day of the Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director Bhavan-Bangalore Press School of Bhavan, and Sri. , recently. A. Krishnamurthy, It was a colourful function After the lighting of the which was enjoyed as much by lamp by the dignitaries by way of inauguration, a few students read the students, parents and faculty out a report of the activities of the of the school as by some school during the year. The guests dignitaries who graced the gave away prizes to a few occasion. It included, dignitaries students adjudged as high like Sri. B.V. Ganesh, the area achievers.

7 C M Y K In a dance form like SUBTLE kuchipudi that was originally dominated by men, it is interesting NUANCES to see the contribution of women over the years. As a means of SPRING FORTH celebrating women achievers who have made the dance what it is today, a national dance festival and seminar called Nayika took The speakers included legendary place at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan danseuse , on International Women’s Day. Kothapalli Padma, Suvarna Latha, Anuradha Janolgodda, Organised by Shambhavi Usha Radhakrishna and School of Dance and Vyjayanthi Kashi. spearheaded by founder director, First up were Bharatanatyam Vyjayanthi Kashi, the day long and Kuchipudi duet and solos by festival began with a unique Prateeksha Kashi and Rukmini seminar on contribution of women Viyakumar, who brought out the to kuchipudi. subtle nuances of each form. Artistes from different Then came a duet by Shovana generations – starting from the Narayana and Vyjayanthi Kashi, 60s to modern day shared their followed by their solo perspectives on the dance. performances.

Natyashastra awardee Smt. Yamini Krishnamurthy honoured by Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi, Founder Director , Shambhavi School of Dance while other s join

8 C M Y K The last performance was by Anuradha Vikranth and Sham NATYASHASTRA Krishna, who combined AWARD TO bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi to bring out the power of goddess YAMINI Lakshmi. KRISHNA MURTHY As part of the festival, the Natyashastra Award was The academic seminar was awarded to Yamini Krishna needed as youngsters and anyone Murthy, following which a interested in the dance needs to documentary on her was know certain facets of it. But it screened. was the evening’s performances Also launched on the that drew an over-whelming occasion was ‘Magic of response. Kuchipudi’, a DVD made by The dances were also Vyjayanthi Kashi that presented wonderful and each woman old kuchipudi pieces that have seemed really connected to their been reinvented by her. individual pieces. Courtesy : Deccan Herald May 11, 2014.

Dance duet by Shovana Narayana and Vyjayanthi Kashi

9 C M Y K Bangalore: Many of them SCHOOL OFFERS have witnessed horror at home. A boy saw his uncle hanging from SRIRAMPURAM the ceiling after one morning. A girl fled with her parents to a KIDS HOPE neighbouring state when the father wanted to escape from police. Some have even been witness to rapes. English. Some are trained by Fifa coaches — a luxury which even The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan- some students of international BBMP School in Srirampuram, schools don’t have. west Bangalore, offers solace to Srirampuram, known for its these students, who cope with rowdies and robbers, is on the pain. cusp of change. Established three years ago, “When the Bhavan wanted to it’s the BBMP’s first CBSE start a school in coordination with School. It has changed the entire the BBMP, we didn’t choose the neighbourhood and made children locality. Srirampuram was given to change makers at home. us. We have 98% attendance and The senior students are in the full attendance at the parent third grade and the most junior teacher meetings. The parents’ are in LKG. They speak flawless criminal background doesn’t stop

"If we produce 25 wonderful persons from Srirampuram, our job is done,” says the school Director, Sri. H.N. Suresh (sitting on the back bench)

10 C M Y K them from dreaming about their children’s future,” says director ‘IT’S A HN Suresh, who manages the PEOPLE’S school. ”We seek police help during SCHOOL, SAYS the admission season. Only 80 DIRECTOR’ children are admitted to nursery as against over 600 applications. Every parent wants Their kid to complete family photo and they’re be admitted here, and we are displayed in each class,” said under tremendous pressure from Suresh. politicians and local community ”We are neither a private leaders,” Suresh adds. nor a government school. It’s a The school has decided to people’s school. If we produce admit only one child from a family. 25 wonderful persons from But parents try to beat this rule. Srirampuram, our job is done,” It’s a people’s school, says he added. The young minds are director ‘Teaching These Kids exposed to the pleasant face of Is Amazing’ the world for the first time and encourage to have big dreams. Those parents who have Like 7-year-old Anitha Rabni already enrolled one child and who wants to join the police want another kid to study there, force, and her classmate change their name in the Chaithanya R, in the third admission form. “We realized the standard, aims at treating old trick only after some days, but by people after she studies medicine. then the admission was over last Harini S has set her goal to be an year and we couldn’t send back astronaut and is inspired by Indian the kids. Now, we have mandated origin astronaut Sunita Williams. that each student has to give the For All Srirampuram ‘IF WE PRODUCE 25 residents who want their kids to be admitted to this school, the WONDERFUL election code of conduct has PERSONS FROM come in the way. As it’s a BBMP school, the code covers the SRIRAMPURAM, school and thus the 50% of seats to be filled up by BBMP are on OUR JOB IS DONE’ hold till May-end. “We have to 11 C M Y K follow this. We know it’s tough for parents. At the end of May, THEY COME admission in other schools will be over and anxious parents FROM DIFFICULT, wouldn’t know whether their kids UNPLEASANT will get a seat here or not,” school authorities said.” They come from BACKGROUNDS. difficult, unpleasant backgrounds. Sometimes we have to counsel lungis, say kids of this school to them to make them happy. If they their parents. cry in the morning while coming to • Plastic covers are banned school, by afternoon they forget at home. the sorrow back home. They love • Attendance is a must for the atmosphere here and parents parent-teacher meetings. have also been encouraging,” said Vijaya Mahadevan, coordinator, • The school had a huge Brindavan Education Trust, who garbage dump in front of the trains teachers and children here. gate two years ago. Residents “I’ve worked in many complained to the BBMP and international schools but the made sure garbage trucks didn’t satisfaction I get teaching these come near the school. kids is amazing. They’re from Policespeak vulnerable backgrounds but can Srirampuram was known absorb any good thing you teach for its rowdy elements. But it them,” says Shubha Madan, won’t be the same anymore. administrator and school Education can bring in reformation principal. and this school sets an example B.L. Janardhan. CHANGE AT HOME INSPECTOR, SRIRAMPURAM • If you want to drop me off POLICE STATION at school, don’t wear nighties and Courtesy : Times of , May 16, 2014.

“THEY’RE FROM PS : Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar, VULNERABLE Suprajit Foundation and Brindavan Education Trust are all responsible BACKGROUNDS BUT in Bhavan-BBMP Public School CAN ABSORB ANY success story. This information which needs to be GOOD THING YOU given to our readers TEACH THEM” - Editor 12 C M Y K CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT AND SERVICE AWARDED TO BHAVAN BBMP PUBLIC SCHOOL Among the 71,500 The Namma Bengaluru nominations received, Bhavan’s Awards launched by the Namma BBMP Public School has been Bengaluru Foundation was awarded the certificate in instituted to recognize and reward recognition of its commitment ordinary people and organizations and service. The certificate was who toil away in the background, received by Shubha Madan, never asking for recognition or Principal, BBMP Public School. fame; never claiming the adulation This School is a joint venture and applause that is rightfully of Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar, theirs. They are the ‘Real Stars’ Suprajit Foundation. Brindavan who make the city what it is Education Trust lends its hands to today. provide secular education to this school. RTE : BHAVAN-BBMP PUBLIC SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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School admission under R.T.E quota selected by lottery system held on March 3.

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Wed 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall 2. Eminent writter - poet Sri. K.C. Shivappa's PROGRAMME : Samagra Kavya - Nenapu Mandara APRIL - 2014 (Vol - 1) and Chitra Chaitanya (Vol - 2) book launch in the Divine presence of H.H. Sri Sri Sri Shivarathreshwara Desikendra Swamiji Book Launch : Prof. G.Venkatasubbaiah, Lexicographer Sat 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall About the book : 12. A magical evening of Music, Sri. Hiremagaluru Kannan Dance and Drama by Sunandha, Kannada Priest the cultural wing of Samarthana Trust Chief Guest : Sri. K.C. Shivappa, author for the disabled. under Horizon series, Sri. N. Ramanuja , Chairman BVB (In association with Indian Council for presides Cultural Relation) (in association with Samvahana, Mysore) Mon 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall 14. Violin Duet Sat 10.00 a.m. - Khincha Hall Pt. B.S. Math and 5. Aparanji monthly magazine. - Smt. Akkamahadevi Math 30th year celebration Tabla - Sri Rajendra Nakod Chief Guest : Sri. Gururaj Karjagi Hindustani Vocal - Sri. Vinayak Hegde Eminent educationist Tabla - Manjunath Hegde Preseded by Dr. C. Siddalingaiah Harmonium - Sri. Soorya Upadhyaya Eminent poet.

Tue 5.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall Fri 11.00 a.m. - E.S.V. Hall 8. Surnaman presents 25. Sri V.N.Narasimhan Endowment Chaitraayana Navami Panel discussion on Sangeetha Parva - 'Courage in Media' Hindustani Classical Vocal by Smt. Aasta Goswami Sat 11.00 a.m. - E.S.V. Hall 26. Book launch Fri 6.00 p.m. - Devotional music - 'Mystery of 11. Dasavani Consiousness' authored by Artists : Sri. Varadendra Gangakhed Sri. R.K. Ku. Harshita Gangakhed Lakshmipathy (in association with Infosys Foundation) Venue : Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi

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