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PLEA TO DE-REGULARISE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
More rules, regulations mean more corruption, says land developers' chief
Caption: CREDAI National President Lalit Kumar Jain inaugurating the International seminar as part of the 25th All India Builders' Convention held at NIE Indoor Stadium in city this morning. Others seen are CREDAI Mysore Chapter Chairman N.S. Muralidhara, BuildTech Chairman M.G. Somashekar, BuildTech Hon. Secretary Y.G. Chinnaswamy, BAI National President Cherian Varkey, J.R. Sethu Ramalingam, Dr. Prem C. Jain, P. Subramani and BAI Mysore Chairman T.N. Hemanth.
Mysore, Jan. 28- Real estate business must be freed from government regulations and red-tapism to make it more profit-oriented in the interests of those constructing houses or other buildings, opined Lalit Kumar Jain, National President, Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI).
The civil engineer-turned builder, nicknamed as the "Green Man of Pune" for his eco-friendly works, was addressing the i...more
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Walkathon to promote 'Climate change adoption'
2000 women activists of DHAN Foundation participate
Mysore, Jan. 28- With a view to promote 'Climate change adoption' aimed at protecting the environment, over 2,000 women activists of DHAN Foundation took out a mammoth walkathon on the main thoroughfares of the city this morning.
The event was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner P.S. Vastrad near Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple in the Palace premises.
The walkathon passed through Gandhi Square, Devaraja Urs Road and culminated at Scouts & Guides Grounds.
The women activists had come from the city, nearby villages, Chamaraj...more
'Builders contribute to growth of nation'
Mysore, Jan. 28- "Builders do not just construct buildings but also contribute to the growth of the nation," said S.A. Ramdas, District In-charge Minister.
Speaking after inaugurating the 25th All India Builders' Convention organised by the city unit of Builders' Association of India (BAI) at NIE Indoor Stadium here yesterday, Ramdas stated: "Architectural designs dating back to thousands of years during the civilisations of Harappa and Mohenjadaro to a certain extent resembled modern designs. Similarly, the sculptures at Puri Jagannath temple and Belur-Halebid indicate the creativity a...more
Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa remembered
Rich tributes were paid to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa on the occasion of his 113th birth anniversary at the Field Marshal Cariappa Circle (Vinoba Road) by the Mysore Kodava Samaja, NCC cadets and some elected representatives. Samaja President N.P. Kalappa and others are seen.
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Kaamanabillu: A cultural event by special kids
An Aashayein Foundation initiative
Caption: A file photo of the Aashayein Foundation members with the children of an orphanage.
Mysore, Jan. 28- More than 100 special children from various orphanages and other such institutions in and around the city with present a cultural programme to be held under the aegis of Aashayein Foundation at Rotary High School Auditorium near City Railway Station tomorrow from 4.30 am to 8 pm.
The objective of this event is to provide children from underprivileged institutions, a platform to showcase their talents in dance and drama, sa...more
Skanray gets intl. certification, launches new medical equipments
Caption: MLA M. Sathyanarayana lighting the lamp to inaugurate the international certification awarding and new product launch ceremony at Skanray Technologies in city on Wednesday as SVYM Founder President Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, MLCs G. Madhusudhan and Thontadarya, former Ministers C.H. Vijayashankar and Nagaraja Shetty, former Mayor Ayub Khan, Corporator Shivanna, Skanray MD Vishwaprasad Alva and Business Council Chairman H.R. Alva look on. Picture shows KHB Chairman G.T. Devegowda, Star of Mysore Editor-in-chief K.B. Ganapathy and other chief guests taking a look at the new medical ...more
Rangayana artistes to stage 'Gora' in Hyd. today
Mysore, Jan. 28- With Bahuroopi Theatre Festival still fresh in the minds of art-lovers, the Rangayana artistes have left for Hyderabad to present Rabindranath Tagore's play Gora, which won them huge acclaim, at the National Theatre festival today at Rabindra Bharathi Kalamandir in Hyderabad, marking 150th birth anniversary of Tagore.
Disclosing this to SOM on Thursday, Rangayana Director Dr. B.V. Rajaram said, "A troupe of 30 members comprising artistes, technicians and directors has left to Hyderabad. The invitation was received from Kendra Sangeetha Nataka Academy. This is another f...more
Kuvempu tried to eradicate superstitions: H.D. Deve Gowda
b>Caption: Former PM H.D. Deve Gowda unveiling the plaque of Convocation Bhavan of KSOU yesterday. Litterateurs Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar, KSOU VC Prof. K.S. Rangappa are seen.
Mysore, Jan. 28- "Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, through his works, attempted to eradicate the superstitions and myths prevalent in rural areas," pointed out H.D. Deve Gowda, former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo.
He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the Convocation Bhavan of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) and inaugurating the Kuvempu Research and Extension Centre in Manas...more
'Develop Kannada to suit modern needs'
Caption: District In-Charge Minister S.A. Ramdas, releasing the books brought out by KIKS in city yesterday. Kannada & Culture Commissioner Manu Baligar, VC Prof. V.G. Talwar, KIKS Director Prof. K.N. Ganga Nayak and Registrar Prof.P.S. Nayak are also seen.
Mysore, Jan. 28- There is an absolute need to develop Kannada to suit the modern day requirements as the usage of Kannada is facing a decline owing to influence of English, said Manu Baligar, Commissioner, Department of Kannada and Culture, here yesterday.
He was speaking at a function organised by the University of Mysore...more
Nage Habba by Rotary West
Caption: Mysore Anand, Narasimha Murthy, Richard Louis
Mysore, Jan. 28- Rotary Club of Mysore West has organised Nage Habba and magic show tomorrow at Kalamandira from 6 pm to 9 pm in order to raise funds for social projects being undertaken by the Club like Save-A-Child programme.
The Save-A-Child programme helps children from underprivileged families to undergo various treatments/surgeries for life-threatening medical conditions at a nominal cost. Kamakshi Hospital and Usha Kiran Eye Hospital have joined hands with Rotary West in running this project.
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Billion-euro home of shredded notes
Dublin: An unemployed artist has built a home from the shredded remains of 1.4 billion euros, a monument to the "madness," he says, that has been wrought on Ireland by the single currency, from a spectacular construction boom to a wrenching bust.
Frank Buckley built the apartment in the lobby of a Dublin office building that has lain vacant since its completion four years ago at the peak of an ill-fated construction boom, using bricks of shredded euro notes he borrowed from Ireland's national mint.
"People were pouring billions into buildings now worth nothing," he said. "I wanted to create something from nothing." The walls and floor are covered in euro shreddings and the house is so warm he sleeps without a blanket.
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IN BLACK & WHITE: IF INDIA LOSES FOR COMMUNAL OR VOTE-BANK REASONS, WHO WINS?
By Vikram Muthanna
Day before yesterday we celebrated our Republic Day — the day our Constitution came into existence. As a nation, we have come a long way as a democracy but as many have said, while we take a step forward in whichever aspect, we take two steps backward and hence our growth as a nation takes twice the time. However, what is disturbing is the game of ‘divide and rule’ that is still alive and kicking. A strategy used by our colonial masters is being used on us by our own very effectively.
With the advent of the UP elections, what novelist Arundathi Roy once said has been proved true. She said, “What BJP does in broad daylight, Congress does in the cover of dark.” What she meant was, while BJP for a moment in the 1990s openly practiced communal politics, the Congress has been doing so using various policies. In the political game of appeasement, no matter which party wins, people of this country will lose.
While Congress is busy appeasing Muslims, who is going to really help them? How much has their life improved? While numerous policies are geared towards the minorities and backward classes, who is going to help the majority of this nation who feel they are being treated unfairly? What about others who are a minority but not completely accepted as part of the Hindu majority nor put into the minority bracket?
Law Minister Salman Khurshid said that announcing reservation for Muslims was part of the Congress agenda. Accepted. But does it have to be when the UP election is just around the corner? They say this is to help the Muslims who absolutely need it. May be so but with such “well-timed” announcement, the Congress has in a way insulted the Muslims. Does the Congress really think that the Muslims will fall for this gimmick?
Better than reservations, if only the government opens up more government schools and colleges that are as good as private institutions, may be they can slowly make away with the reservation policy. Bu...more
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