Tumkur University to release 40 books

It would certainly be a proud moment for Tumkur University to release 40 books at a time. Dr. V. S. Acharya, Minister for Higher Education, Planning and Statistics, Muzrai and IT/BT will dedicate the books at a function scheduled to be held on January 23, 2012 on the varsity campus.  

 
The books have been published under the Kannada Bhashabhivruddhi Yojane of Government of Karnataka, sanctioned to Tumkur University. Tumkur University is perhaps the only university that has completely utilized Rs One Crore grant from the government released under the said scheme.

Tumkur University Vice Chancellor Dr. S. C. Sharma will preside over the book release function, while Registrar Prof. D. Shivalingaiah will be present. Dr. D. V. Paramashivamurthy, Chairman, Dr. D. V. Gundappa Kannada Adhyayana Kendra, Tumkur University will make a presentation on the books being released.

Here is a list of the 40 books to be released.

Tumkur Jilleya Asadigala Baduku mattu Samskruti
Tumkur Jilleya Karapala Mela
Samvahanatmaka Adhyayanadalli Janapada Kalegalu
Tumkur Bhagada Bidisalagada Ogatugalu
Tumkur Jilleya Janapada Kalegalu mattu Kalavidara Parichaya
Tumkur Jilleya Shaktidevategalu
Tumkur Jilleya Pradarshana Kalegalu

Author of all the above 7 books: Kantalagere Sannahonnaiah

Tumkur Jilleya Chitrakale
Author: David

Kannada Telugu Bhasha Samyate
Samskrutika Veeraru Mattu Mahasatiyara Lavanigalu
Author of the above two books: Kenkere Hanumanthe Gowda

Tumkur Mattu Chitradurga Jillegala Tatvapadakararu
Author: Dr Nataraja Budalu

Tumkur Jilleya Janapadiya Nelegalu
Author: Dr Chikkanna Yennekatte

Tumkur Jilleya Mahila Lekha Loka
Author: Dr Geetha Vasanth

Pragathi Pathadalli Vinashada Ratha
Baduku Badalisida Paryaya Krishi Margagalu
Author of above two books: Poornaprajna Beluru

Acharya Vinobabhaveyavara Adhyatmika Chintanegalu
Author: Dr K. Rajeevalochana

Kabeer Sahityada Prastutate
Author: R P Hegade

Kavyabhyasa
Author: Dr. Siddhagangaiah Holatal

Sahaja Anandakke Maharshi Ramanara Marga
Author: Prashanth J C

Tumkur Jilleya Patrikodyama
Author: Sibanthi Padmanabha K. V.

T V Kapalishastrigala Siddhanjana
Author: Dr Jayanthi Manohar

Nanna Drushtiyalli Jeevana
Author: Prabhu Ganadhala

Sreevijayaprabhutam Kavirajamargam
Author: Dr T V Venkatachala Shastri

Karnatakada Sahyadri Bettagalu
Tumkur Jilleya Sthalanamagalu
Author of the above two books: Dr Sripad Bhat

Kanunu Jari Bagegina Chintanegalu
Author: Dr S T Ramesh

Navyottara Marga
Author: Dr Raghuram

Kadugollaru
Author: Dr P M Gangadharaiah

Kadugollara Samskrutika Veeraru
Author: Dr S. Shivanna

Tumkur Jilleya Kotegala Samskrutika Olanotagalu
Author: Dr Mudduveerappa

Padartha Sampada
Author: S. Karthik

Shashana Manthana
Ithihasa Manthana
Author of the above two books: Dr. P V Krishnamurthy

Bhagvan Buddhana Dhammapada
Devachandrana Kannada Bashe mattu Samskruthi
19ne Shatamana: Bhashe-Samskruthi Samvada
Author of the above three books: Dr G B Harisha

Savayava KrishiAuthor: G. Shivananjaiah Balekai

ChandotsavaAuthor: Venkatareddy Ramareddy

Nalkaneya HadiAuthor: Kiran H. B.

Oushadhiya Sasyagala Atmakatheya Suttamutta
Author: Dr. V. R. Padmanabha Rao

University College of Arts begins 15-day personality development course

  

Sree Veereshananda Saraswathi Swamiji inaugurating the ceremony.
Sri N Lakshmikantha, Registrar (Evaluation) Tumkur University,
Dr Paramashivaiah, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, TU,
Sri T N Hariprasad, Principal, University College of Arts are seen.

University College of Arts launched a series of personality development programmes for the benefit of its students on January 9, 2012. The Career Guidance Cell of the college in collaboration with the UGC-funded Equal Opportunities Centre has taken initiative of organizing this 15-day long special event.

Inaugurating the programme, Sree Sree Veereshananda Saraswathi Swamiji of Sri Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashrama, Tumkur, observed that personality development should be the sole aim of education.

Character and good conduct are at the core of one’s personality. Personality development is a fundamental requirement of any human being in the changing world scenario, he noted.

“Unlike a section of the society propagates, youth are not useless but they are used less; they are not hopeless, but they are hoped less,” the seer stressed.

He emphasized that personality development was not a single event, but a process that took place in different phases. This process requires sufficient training and guidance, he added.



Student delegates at the inaugural ceremony.



Piousness should become the basis of one’s life. One should be ever ready for any kind of sacrifice for the sake of his ideologies. Students should practice strict celibacy in order to enhance their intellect and perseverance, Swamiji said.

In his presidential address, Sri N. Lakshmikantha, Registrar (Evaluation), Tumkur University, said personality development was necessary for all human beings in the contemporary society.

Dr. Paramashivaiah, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Tumkur University, was the chief guest. Sri T. N. Hariprasad, Principal, University College of Arts, delivered introductory remarks and welcomed the guests. Padmanabha K. V., Convener, UGC Affairs Cell of the College, compered the ceremony. Sri Ravi C. M., Coordinator, Career Guidance Cell of the College proposed a vote of thanks.

Media Coverage: National Conference on Media and Human Rights



The Hindu, 24-11-2011, Bangalore Edn. Page 6



Udayavani, 24-11-2011, Bangalore Edn. Page 4

 

Samyukta Karnataka, 24-11-2011, B'lore Edn. Page 9

 

Prajavani, 24-11-2011, Bangalore Edn. Page 3



The New Indian Express, 24-11-2011, B'lore Edn, Page 2

 

Kannada Prabha, 24-11-2011, B'lore Edn. Page 5



DNA, 24-11-2011, Bangalore Edn. Page 4

National conference on Media and Human Rights held

 

Minister for Higher Education Dr. V. S. Acharya inaugurating the
National Conference on 'Media and Human Rights: The Global
Scenario' at KSHEC, Bangalore. Prof. S. C. Sharma, Prof. J. V.
Vilanilam, Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa look on.
Photo courtesy: Coastaldigest.com



Finally, it was ‘the mission accomplished’. The National Conference on ‘Media and Human Rights: The Global Scenario’ was a grand success. And the phrase ‘grand success’ is nothing but the ‘grand total’ of the feedback received from the delegates of the conference. Needless to say, they were the proud moments for the Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and the Center for Communication Programmes (CCP), Tumkur University – the organizers of the day-long event.  

Inauguration : Minister for Higher Education Dr. V. S. Acharya, who inaugurated the conference and released the proceedings, emphasized on reframing the education system to create awareness of human rights among students in schools and colleges.  He welcomed the move to include human rights in the curriculum of media education.

“Media, both print and electronic, have emerged so powerful in the recent decades that individual and social life has become almost unimaginable without their presence. Meanwhile, human rights too have emerged the indispensable issues of the coeval social discourse, thanks to the increased awareness and self-esteem among the members of civil society” he said.

Media industry has been witnessing a lot of changes and fluctuations in the recent times. The impact of globalization has not left even the media. In the race for survival, majority of the media industry have embraced commercialization, which has raised various questions and concerns among the conscious citizens, he added.

Dr. Acharya said the competition among the channels perhaps to maintain or increase the TRP ratings has led to the criticism that media are trivializing news. The situation resulted out of ‘survival of the fittest’ scene, has raised concerns among the conscious public that how far the media industry can give justice to human rights during their routine coverage, he observed.

Prof. J. V. Vilanilam, the former Vice Chancellor of University of Kerala, Smt. Latha Krishna Rao, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Vice Chairman of KSHEC and the Vice Chancellor of Tumkur University Dr. S. C. Sharma and Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa, the Executive Director of the KSHEC were present at the inaugural.

Keynote address

Prof. J. V. Vilanilam, the former Vice Chancellor of University of Kerala, delivered an impressive and thought provoking keynote address, following the inaugural. Some of the recommendations made in his address were worth noting:

o   The media should be free from governmental and private proprietorial control that will limit individual rights to express even dissenting views.

o   Media’s independence from governments and vested interests is highly essential if they have to provide high quality information with fairness, objectivity and social relevance, especially while reporting events connected with disarmament, nuclear safey, human rights, ecological threats, sustainable development and environmental protection.

o   Media should not be concentrated in the hands of a few but really autonomous and if necessary small and diachronic instead of monopolizing news gathering and dissemination.

o   The rights of men and women deprived of freedom for so long in the history of the world have to be specially protected.

o   The media of communication should never promote polarization in society; instead they should strive to remove the causes of divisions and promote harmony, in a rational, logical, reasonable and scientific manner.

o   Media should strive for conscientizing citizens and governments to remove the socioeconomic, political and cultural causes of human rights violations.

Sessions

The conference included two technical sessions besides a poster presentations session. The first session featured a lead lecture by Dr. Ronald Anil Fernandes, Principal Correspondent, Deccan Herald, Mangalore on Challenges in Reporting Human Rights Stories – A Local Perspective with Global Outlook, which was followed by paper presentations by Mr. P. Natarajan, Head, Dept. of Communication, SRM Arts and Science College, Chennai (Globalisation, Commercialisation of Media and Human Rights) and Ms. Anuradha Saibaba, Assistant Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bangalore (Media and Juvenile Justice: Friends or Foes?).

(From left) KSHEC Vice Chairman and Tumkur University Vice Chancellor
Prof. S. C. Sharma, Kerala University Former Vice Chancellor
Prof. J. V. Vilanilam, Minister for Higher Education and KSHEC Chairman
Dr. V. S. Acharya and KSHEC Executive Director Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa
releasing the proceedings of the conference. Photo courtesy: The Hindu

The second session had a lead lecture by Ms. Puja Awasthi, Special Correspondent, Palnman Media, Lucknow on ‘Dalits, Media and Human Rights’. The paper presenters of the session were Dr. B. P. Mahesh Chandra Guru, Professor, Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore (The Role of Media in the Protection of Child Rights: A Perspective); Dr. D. Dominic, Associate Professor, Dept. of Studies in Kannada, BU PG Centre, Kolar (Iyothee Thass’ Contribution Towards Decolonizing Media); Dr. Vani. M. N., Head, Dept. of Journalism, NMKRV College for Women, Bangalore (Human Rights through a Gendered Lens - Media Analysis); Mr. V. Ramakrishna, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science, Tumkur University (Human Rights and Atrocities on Exclusive Sections: Inclusive Response from the State and Civil Society); Dr. Narayana A., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Development Studies, Azim Premiji University, Bangalore (Human Rights Violations as Entertainment: Media’s Complicity); Smt. Nagarathna A., Assistant Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bangalore (Media Reporting of Crimes in India - An Assessment in the Light of Human Rights and Global Law); Mr. Rangaswamy D., Research Scholar, Dept. of Studies and Research in Law, University of Mysore (Media, Corruption and Human Rights: An Inter-conceptual Analysis); Mr. Hampesh K. S., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, SDM College, Ujire (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for Dalits in India); Dr. Niranjana Vanalli, Associate Professor in Communication and Journalism, Coordinator, Centre for Proficiency Development and Placement Services, University of Mysore (Integration of Human Rights Education in Media Curriculum).

Best poster

A poster on the topic “Transgenders: Vulnerability to Rights Abuse and Media Coverage” prepared by Mr. Saswat S. R. Mishra (BBA, Rai Business School, New Delhi) and Ms. Rachita Panda (BA Sociology (Hons), Miranda House, University of Delhi) won the Best Poster Award. Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa, Executive Director of the KSHEC honoured Mr. Mishra. Smt. G. Dakshayini (HoD, English, University College of Arts, Tumkur), Ms. Shruthi M. N. and Chitra B. T. (Assistant Professors, Dept. of IEM, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore), Mr. K. Kulasekaran and Dr. P. Rajendran (Dept. of Journalism and Law, Madurai Kamaraj University), Smt. Jyothi S. (Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, University College of Science, Tumkur) and Mr. Srinivas H. R. (Guest faculty, Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Mangalore University) were also appreciated for their posters.

Mr. Padmanabha K. V., the Organizing Secretary of the Conference, proposed a vote of thanks on the conclusion of the day-long event. Dr. R. G. Sharath Chandra (Dept. of Microbiology, TU), Mr. Ashwin Kumar (Dept. of English, TU) and Dr. Ravindra Kumar B. (Dept. of Economics, TU) compered different sessions. Dr. M. U. Lokesh (Dept. of Social Work, TU), Mr. Rupesh Kumar A. (Dept. of Library and Information Science, TU) and Dr. Sunitha V. Ganiger (Dept. of Sociology, TU) were the rapporteurs.

National conference on Media and Human Rights: The Global Scenario

Centre for Communication Programmes, Tumkur University, in collaboration with Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka, will be organizing a day-long National Conference on "Media and Human Rights: The Global Scenario" at the KSHEC Conference Hall, Palace Road, Bangalore on November 23, 2011.

The conference:Human rights and media, both being the most discussed spheres of the contemporary world, have been at the key positions of evolving and redefining the modern era. The role of media in safeguarding and upholding human rights is well defined, but there have been a lot of debates over the changing media scenario in the recent times and its consequences on the human rights coverage.   The conference intends to throw more lights in this direction by providing a platform for media persons, activists and academicians.

Sub themes:
1. Challenges in human rights reporting
2. Globalization, commercialization of media and human rights
3. Media advocacy vs. human rights coverage
4. Gender, media and human rights
5. Minorities, Dalits, and media
6. Bringing human rights into media education

Call for papers:The interested academicians, research scholars, human rights activists and representatives from media and non-governmental organizations are invited to present papers/posters on any of the themes mentioned above. The abstract of the paper in not more than 300 words and the full-length paper shall reach the Organizing Secretary within November 16, 2011. The paper should include the title, author affiliations, e-mail ID and telephone number. The papers will be thoroughly scrutinized and will be accepted only after peer review.

Registration Charges:Industry Professionals Rs 800
Academic Faculty  Rs 500
Research Scholars  Rs 400
Students   Rs 300

Contact:
Interested in the conference may contact Padmanabha K. V., Organizing Secretary of the conference on +91 9449525854 or on e-mail: journalismtut@gmail.com for any information/clarifications.
You may also refer the brochure here or the website of Tumkur University.
There is limited time. Please hurry up.  

Media told to make best use of RTI



Veteran journalist Sri. M. N. Kote Nagabhushan
distributing books on RTI Act to the students of Journalism.



Tumkur-based veteran journalist and social activist Sri. M. N. Kote Nagabhushan delivered a special lecture on ‘Right to Information (RTI) Act and Media’ for the students of Journalism at University College of Arts recently. Following are the highlights of his talk:

·        Media should make the best use of RTI and take its fruits to the common men.

·        RTI Act is a strong weapon for journalists. They should contribute their best towards building a transparent society by making use of all the possibilities of the legislation.

·        I don’t believe in the notion that a journalist should not be an activist. There is no point in criticizing the functioning of the government standing on an unknown corner. We should fight directly as much as possible.

·        In length and size, the RTI Act may be smaller compared to many other legislations of this country. But it is stronger than any other law. In a way, India got its independence on the very day the RTI Act was enforced.

·        In spite of its advantages, RTI Act still has its own lacuna. The government should try to make it more people-friendly by solving certain complexities. The legislation has not reached the common men as expected earlier. Our media has a greater role to play here.

Sri. T. N. Hariprasad, Principal,
addressing students.

Sri. T. N. Hariprasad, the Principal, University College of Arts, who presided over the programme, observed that people have not yet lost their faith in Democracy just because of the existence of legislations like that of Right to Information Act. Sri. Padmanabha K. V., Assistant Professor in Journalism, was present.

When does a journalist become hypocrite?



"Mr. Susheel Kumar Binga", very sorry,

Mr. Tovinkere Hanumanthe Gowda. (Pic: Poornachandra)



The students of Journalism of University College of Arts had something different to learn in the afternoon on Saturday (August 6, 2011). Their quest to explore and comprehend various issues on contemporary media, their doubts and curiosity regarding their future profession – everything got a special exposure during ‘Madhyama Chintana’, an interactive session organized by the Department of Journalism.

Television and film artiste Mr. Tovinkere Hanumanthe Gowda (who is popular for his role ‘Binga’ in Mr. T. N. Seetaram’s Kannada serial Mukta Mukta), Editor of Tumkur Varthe Mr. H. S. Ramanna, District Working Journalists’ Association President Mr. Sogadu Venkatesh, and the Principal of University College of Arts Mr. T. N. Hariprasad were the guests for the day.



(From right) Mr. Tovinkere Hanumanthe Gowda,
Mr. H. S. Ramanna, Mr. T. N. Hariprasad, Mr. Sogadu

Venkatesh, Sibanthi Padmanabha K. V. (Pic: Poornachandra)



The speeches by the guests were so motivating that they naturally pushed the students for a meaningful discussion. Why media is so much obsessed with politics and crime? What makes them to violate the ethical boundaries? What is the solution for the illegal and immoral practices by the media such as paid news? What will be the future of the media industry if more and more media houses come under the reigns of politicians and businessmen? The students had hundreds of questions boiling in their mind. And, of course, the guests were in the same vigor and force to deal with those questions.

Emphasizing on the basic quality of a journalist, Mr. Tovinkere Hanumanthe Gowda said a journalist should have honesty of expressing only those things which he knows properly. “It will be sheer hypocrisy to write something which is beyond his understanding and comprehension. The value of a write up increases if it’s backed by the writer’s honesty,” he noted.



Mr. Tovinkere Hanumanthe Gowda interacting with 

Journalism students. (Pic: Poornachandra)



“The journalist should have the humbleness to respect a personality of high standards; meanwhile, he should have a kind of arrogance not to be influenced by the corrupt people around him,” Mr. Gowda added.

Tumkur Varthe Editor Mr. H. S. Ramanna delineated on the ways through which the students of Journalism could prepare themselves for their future profession. “Use all the opportunities that you come across. Make use of the library. Take part in the public programmes and increase your knowledge. Write for newspapers and sharpen your writing skills,” he advised.

“With the advent of the electronic media, the print media has to face different kinds of challenges nowadays. The young blood can bring in new experiments to the industry and deal with these challenges,” he stressed.



Students, thy name is curiosity! (Pic: Mallikarjun)



Mr. Sogadu Venkatesh released ‘Ashaya’ (Vol. 2, Issue 1), the wall magazine being brought by the Journalism students and informed them of various employment opportunities in the field.  

 Mr. T. N. Hariprasad who presided over the function said people need not worry for the problems and unwanted developments in the media industry since it is them who hold the ‘key’ of control.

“When the public strike a balance between the good, band and the ugly, and receive information from the media following the hamsaksheeranyaya, all problems will be solved,” he observed.