Media Coverage: National Conference on Media and Human Rights



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

 

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

 

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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.

National seminar on media and women by MICCI

Workshop to formulate interdisciplinary project proposals held at Tumkur University



Dr. S. C. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University,
addressing the faculty members at the workshop.



            It was indeed a memorable day for the faculty members of Tumkur University. In a first-of-its-kind program that went on and on from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on June 9, faculty members from various disciplines – Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, and Humanities – sat together, pooled their ideas, discussed and chalked out a number of possible interdisciplinary research projects they can take up as a team.

          The event took off with the introductory words of Dr. S. C. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University, which continued with brief presentations by various faculty members representing different disciplines. He was in fact the encouraging and guiding force behind this innovative idea. Dr. Sharathchandra R. G., Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Dr. Shripad Bhat, Assistant Professor, Dr. DVG Kannada Adhyayana Kendra, Dr Suresh D, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Mr. Rupesh Kumar A, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Dr. Ashok Antony D’Souza, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Works and others made their presentations introducing various subjects having interdisciplinary significance.

            Based on the presentations, a list of various research areas was prepared, and the faculty members were grouped into various teams as per the interest expressed by them.  In fact, there were more than 20 such groups altogether. They gathered separately and explored possibilities of carrying out interdisciplinary projects. Almost each group consisted members from diverse disciplines including science, arts and commerce. A group that took up the issue of climate change and food security, for instance, included members from the faculty of Physics, Economics, Mass Communication, Political Science, Social Works and so on.

             After taking part in brainstorming sessions, the groups, by evening came out with various project proposals having interdisciplinary importance. They shared their ideas with other groups, and explained how they were going about towards realizing their innovative initiatives. They also tried to chalk out the required funding to carry out the projects and traced the possible agencies which might provide them financial assistance.

          

“Yya! It was really a useful and meaningful day…!” That was the satisfaction all the participants had in their mind when they came out of the conference hall in the evening. And by that time, there was a cool breeze and a light drizzle outside…

Don’t spark fire of caste, light lamp of education: K E Radhakrishna



Prof. K. E. Radhakrishna addressing students.



“Don’t spark the fire of caste, but light the lamp of education” Those were the words of well-known academician and litterateur Prof. K. E. Radhakrishna. And over a thousand youngsters listening to these words were, undoubtedly, thrilled, excited and electrified. Their loud applause and cheers themselves proved this.

“Casteism has enveloped all fields. It has not left even the Judiciary. People should understand that they can only instigate disharmony among their fellow beings in the name of caste,” Prof. Radhakrishna said. “It is only education that can light lamps in their lives,” he added.

That was the occasion of the annual day celebrations of University College of Arts, a constituent college of Tumkur University. It was also the occasion of the concluding ceremony of all cultural, sports, NSS and NCC activities of the college. And obviously it was altogether a different day for the enthusiastic students. The day was a mix of fun, entertainment, thrill and also education.

“Leadership is declining in almost all the fields including political and economic sectors. It is the responsibility of the new generation to fill this vacuum,” Prof Radhakrishna, the chief guest suggested.

He also advised the students to attain a good command over English language even as they acquire expertise in Kannada, their mother tongue. “Having a hold over Kannada is certainly appreciable and necessary, but a command over English too has become inevitable in the present competitive world,” he stressed.

Prof. N. Lakshmikanth, Registrar (Evaluation), Tumkur University, inaugurating the annual day celebrations of University College of Arts, Tumkur.

Prof. N. Lakshmikanth, Registrar (Evaluation), Tumkur University, who earlier inaugurated the ceremony, urged the students to inculcate discipline, values and knowledge in their life. “Competition is increasing in the world every other day. Only those who can attain a respectable personality by continuous study and immense knowledge may survive,” he observed.

“A teacher who does not correct a student when he commits a mistake, is himself the greatest enemy of that student,” Prof. Lakshmikanth said.

Sri T. N. Hariprasad, Principal, University College of Arts, presided. Deputy Registrar (Aca) Dr. S. Srinivasa, Deputy Registrar (Eva) Sri N. Prasanna Kumar, Sri B. L. Mukundappa, Principal, University College of Science distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions.

Felicitation

Felicitation to Sri T. R. Anantharamu, Senior Scientist (retd.), Geological Survey of India, was a heart-touching moment in the day-long ceremony. The College that has maintained the tradition of honoring achievers from the district every year had decided to felicitate Sri Anantharamu on the college day.

Sri T. R. Anantharamu, Senior Scientist (retd), Geological Survey of India, and his wife Smt. A. R. Annapurna, being felicitated during the College Day ceremony.

Sri Anantharamu is basically from Talagunda of Sira taluk. Incidentally, he is an alumnus of the erstwhile Government Science College, the present University College of Science, where actually the felicitation took place. For Sri Anantharamu it was undoubtedly a great coincidence.

It was only Sri Anantharamu’s commitment and perseverance which made him a personality of repute, who is certainly a good model for the youngsters of nowadays, to follow and emulate. After completing his graduation from the Science College, he stepped into University of Mysore for an M Sc in Geology. He passed the post-graduation with a first class and took up teaching in Government Science College, Bangalore and the erstwhile KREC (presently NIT-K), Surathkal, Mangalore. Later he joined Geological Survey of India as a scientist.

Sri Anantharamu has dedicated his life to popularize Science through literature. He is one among the few science writers in Kannada. In fact, one can find hundreds of people writing science in English, but those who present it in simple Kannada are very rare.  Sri Anantharamu has got this unique talent of explaining science in simple and lucid language, which can be understood even by a common man.  He has published over 800 articles in various newspapers and periodicals in Kannada for the past four decades. More importantly, he has published around 55 books in Kannada on various topics in Science, and has been the editor of various reference works. He has been active in popularizing science through radio and television too all these years.

Sri T. R. Anantharamu addressing the students.

Sri Anantharamu’s ‘Himada Samrajyadalli’ (1985), ‘Kartaranigondu Kivimatu’ (2003) and ‘Pashchima Mukhi’ (2008) have won the Karnataka Sahitya Academy awards. His ‘Bhukampanagalu’ has been recognized by the Aryabhata award while ‘Kalagarbhakke Keelikai’ has won the Goruru Ramaswamy Iyengar award. Recently, he was recognized as the ‘Science Communicator’ by the Vision Group of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka.

 It was certainly a proud moment to the University College to felicitate its own alumnus who made the district proud through his contributions to the society. Smt. A. R. Annapurna, wife of Sri Anantharamu, who had always been supportive to his activities, had accompanied him during the felicitation ceremony.  

Annual day of University College of Arts, Tumkur

A day on Devarayanadurga!

Cool breeze amidst the hot sun... green patches surrounding the giant rocks... steep mountain... beautiful sholas... mango groves... old temple... tender cucumber... naughty monkeys... Yes, certainly that was a memorable day for the students of Journalism. They were on a trekking to Devarayanadurga, one of the ever attractive sites of the ‘Kalpataru Nadu’. The day was full of fun, thrill, enjoyment and learning. There would be no better way to explain the memories to you than showing a few snaps... And they are here for you...

Tumkur University Ph.D. entrance test

Tumkur University will conduct entrance test for the candidates who have applied for the Ph.D. programme under various faculties, on Sunday, April 24, 2011. The list of eligible candidates has been published in the official website of the University www.tumkuruniversity.in.

Tumkur University invites applications for Ph.D programme 2011-12

Application in the prescribed form in two sets are invited from the eligible candidates for enrollment to part-time Ph.D programme for the year 2011-12. Application, detailed Notification, Regulation, List of Recognized Guides, Intake, Syllabus for Entrance Test and Question paper pattern can be downloaded from the University Website http://www.tumkuruniversity.in/. Duly filled in applications accompanied by relevant documents and D.D. for Rs. 500-00 (Rs. 250-00 for SC/ST/Cat-I whose income limits provide for reimbursement of fee) from any nationalized bank drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Tumkur University, Tumkur should reach Dr. M. Jayaramu, Co-ordinator, University Research Centres, Room No. 04, University College of Science, B.H. Road, Tumkur – 572 103

on or before Thursday, 21st April, 2011 before 5-30 p.m.

Date of Entrance Test : Sunday, 24th April, 2011; Time : 10 a.m.

Venue : University College of Science, B.H. Road, Tumkur – 572 103

General Instructions :

1. Applications will be received on all the days except Sundays.

2. Attested copies of all relevant documents should be enclosed.

3. The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

4. Candidates who are in service should submit their application through proper channel.

5. Incomplete applications will be rejected. No further correspondence will be entertained in this matter.

6. The University reserves the right to fill or not to fill the seats.

Note : For any other details / clarifications, contact :

Dr. M. Jayaramu - 97407 78174

Dr. S. Sreenivasa - 96202 30672

ಸ್ವಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅಪನಂಬಿಕೆ ಬೇಡ

Here is a response given by Ramya B T, one of our students of final year, to the debate started by Udayavani daily on the topic whether Indian agriculture requires foreign investment. The response was published on March 2, 2011. The original page can be viewed HERE.

ಯಾವ ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ನೋಡಿದರೂ ಭಾರತದ ಕೃಷಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ವಿದೇಶೀ ಬಂಡವಾಳದ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆಯಿಲ್ಲ. ಭಾರತ ತನ್ನ ಕೃಷಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರವನ್ನು ತಾನೇ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬಲ್ಲ ಸ್ವಾವಲಂಬಿಯೂ ಸ್ವಾಭಿಮಾನಿಯೂ ಆಗಿದೆ.
ಭಾರತ ಯಾವತ್ತು ವಿಶ್ವವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಒಪ್ಪಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಹಿ ಹಾಕಿತೋ, ಅವತ್ತಿನಿಂದ ಒಂದಲ್ಲ ಒಂದು ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿದೇಶೀ ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳ ಅಧೀನಕ್ಕೆ ಒಳಗಾಗುತ್ತ ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ. ವರ್ಷ ಕಳೆದಂತೆ ಹೊಸಹೊಸ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಟ್ಟುಬೀಳುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ, ವ್ಯವಸಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ವಿದೇಶೀ ಬಂಡವಾಳದ ಮೊರೆಹೋದರೆ, ಅದರಿಂದಾಗುವ ಲಾಭ ತಾತ್ಕಾಲಿಕವೇ ಹೊರತು ಬೇರೇನಲ್ಲ. ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಹಲವಾರು ರೀತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತದ ಕೃಷಿ ವಿದೇಶಿ ಬಹುರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳ ಹಿಡಿತಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದು, ಭಾರತದ ರೈತರು ತಮ್ಮ ಬಿತ್ತನೆ ಬೀಜಗಳ ಮೇಲಿನ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕವಾಗಿ ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲೇ ದೊರೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ತಳಿಯ ಬೀಜಗಳನ್ನು ಬಳಸಲಾಗದೆ ವಿದೇಶೀ ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳು ಸೂಚಿಸುವ ಬೀಜಗಳನ್ನೇ ದುಬಾರಿ ದರ ತೆತ್ತು ಖರೀದಿಸಿ ಬಳಸುವ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಎದುರಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಬೆರಳೆಣಿಕೆಯ ರೈತರು ನಮ್ಮದೇ ಮಾದರಿಯ ಸಾವಯವ ಕೃಷಿ ಅನುಸರಿಸಲು ಶತಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೂ ಬಹುರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳು ರಾಸಾಯನಿಕ ಗೊಬ್ಬರ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾರಕ ಕೀಟನಾಶಕಗಳನ್ನು ಬಹುತೇಕ ರೈತರ ಮೇಲೆ ಹೇರುತ್ತಿವೆ.
ಭಾರತದ ಕೃಷಿಯ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ವಿದೇಶೀ ಬಂಡವಾಳ ಬೇಕು ಎಂಬುದು ಕೇವಲ ಭ್ರಮೆ ಮಾತ್ರ. ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಇಚ್ಛಾಶಕ್ತಿಯೊಂದಿದ್ದರೆ ಸ್ವಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯದಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮ ಕೃಷಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಎದ್ದು ನಿಲ್ಲುವುದರಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಸಂಶಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಕೃಷಿ ಬಜೆಟ್‌ನಂತಹ ಹೊಸ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳು ರೈತರ ಪಾಲಿಗೆ ಆಶಾದಾಯಕ ದಿನಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಭರವಸೆ ಮೂಡಿಸುತ್ತವೆ. ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಬಜೆಟ್‌ನಲ್ಲೂ ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಸಂತಸ ತರುವಂತಹ ವಿಷಯಗಳಿವೆ. ಇವೆಲ್ಲ ನೂರಕ್ಕೆ ನೂರು ಸಮರ್ಪಕ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಗೊಂಡರೆ ಅದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಇನ್ನೇನೂ ಬೇಡ. ಇಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ ಹಿತ್ತಲ ಗಿಡ ಮದ್ದಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ನಾವೇ ಕಡೆಗಣಿಸಿದಂತಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.

Dr. Shripad Bhat, Sibanthi Padmanabha K. V. at National Seminar on Knowledge Text Translation

Dr. Shripad Bhat, Assistant Professor, Centre for Kannada Studies and Research, Tumkur University and Sibanthi Padmanabha K. V., Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism, Tumkur University presented two separate papers at a National Seminar on ‘Knowledge Text Translation in Kannada’ organized by National Translation Mission (NTM), Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore in association with Department of Translation Studies, Kannada University, Hampi. The seminar was held at Kannada University, Hampi on February 25 and 26, 2011.

Dr. Shripad Bhat presented a paper on “Translation in media” while Sibanthi Padmanabha K. V. presented a paper on “The translation challenges of media in the age of globalization”.

The two-day National Seminar was inaugurated by Prof. Pradhan Gurudatta, Director, Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi, Bangalore, while the event was chaired by Prof. A. Murigeppa, Vice Chancellor, Kannada University, Hampi.

Dr. T. R. Anantharamu, former Senior Scientist, Geological Survey of India (who actually hails from Sira taluk, Tumkur district), Prof. Lakshminarayana Aurora, Former Director, Prasaranga, Mysore University, Dr. N. S. Ashok Kumar, Chairman, Department of Electronic Media, Bangalore University, Sri. Kollegala Sharma, Scientist and Head, Information and Publicity, CFTRI, Mysore, Prof. G. P. Shivram, Chairman, Department of Mass Communicationa and Journalism, Mangalore University, Prof. C. Naganna, Director, Prasaranga, Mysore University, Dr. U. B. Pavanaja, Head, Learning & Development, Excelsoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mysore, Prof. P. Eshwar Bhat, Head, Department of Law, Mysore University, Sri. Balasubrahmanya Kanjarpane, advocate and columnist, Madikeri, Dr. M. Usha, Head, Department of Translation Studies, Kannada University, Hampi, Dr. Mohan Kuntar, Professor, Department of Translation Studies, Kannada University, Hampi, Dr. Gururaj Bidikar, Associate Professor in Sociology, Mysore University, Dr. Naveen Kumar P, Lecturer in English, Government PU College, Turuvekere, Tumkur, Sri. T. G. Shrinidhi, Senior Program Analyst, Tyco Electronics, Bangalore, Dr. Shreekeerthi, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Bangalore University and many others presented papers at the seminar.

Newspaper reports on Dr. Vanalli's programme

Dr. Niranjan Vanalli's interaction with the students of Journalism of University College of Arts, Tumkur University, as appeared in some newspapers.

Samyukta Karnataka, February 5, 2011, Page 10




Praja Pragathi, February 5, 2011, Page 6



Vijay Karnataka, Feb 5, 2011, Page 3

Language should become main strength for journos: Niranjan Vanalli



Dr. Niranjan Vanalli addressing the students of Journalism.



Tumkur: Language has become a major problem for the new generation journalists. Those who enter the field without a command over language will themselves become a threat to the journalism industry, observed Dr. Niranjan Vanalli from Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore.

Addressing the students of Journalism of University College of Arts during his visit to Tumkur University, he said language should become the main strength for journalists.

It is a tragedy that a strange generation is getting formed in the recent times, who can neither handle Kannada nor English properly. The problems in learning the language should be addressed at the primary education level itself, he noted.

Reporting or news writing is a technique, which you can learn in a few months. But attaining command over a language is a long process. The young journalists should give more importance to this aspect, Dr. Vanalli suggested.

He said those who can use both English and Kannada effectively even as they are students, have a wonderful future. “Opportunities are numerous in the modern world, but one should prepare himself according to the requirements of the time,” he stressed.

You may accept journalism as a service or a profession, but you should succeed in your endeavors, he wished.

The students interacted with the eminent writer with a lot of questions and enthusiasm.

Tumkur University gets P. Sadananda Maiya Block, 7 other establishments



Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya Block.

  It was a momentous and memorable day for Tumkur University. The Governor of Karnataka Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj inaugurated the newly constructed Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya School of Commerce and Management Studies Block on the varsity campus. Smt. Prafulata Bhardwaj, the First Lady of Karnataka, Sri Veereshananda Saraswathi Swamiji of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Tumkur, Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya, Director, Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd., Dr. S. C. Sharma, the Vice Chancellor and Prof. D. Shivalingaiah, the Registrar, Tumkur University witnessed this grand event. The new block has added to the faster growth of the university that has been on a mission to strengthen its infrastructural back-up.



Sri Ramana Maharshi Dhyana Kendra





Along with the inauguration of the new block, the Tumkur University also witnessed the opening of seven other new constructions, namely, Dhanvantari Vana, Buddha Vana, Monuments, Sri Ramana Maharshi Dhyana Kendra and Park, Entrance Gates for the University College of Arts and the University College of Science, and the Administrative Block of the University.





Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya School of Commerce and Management Studies Block has been constructed with the generous contribution of Rs 3 crore by Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya, Director, Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore. The majestic construction with a royal touch comprises 18 spacious rooms, some with attached toilets. The class rooms are so spacious that they can be used for even seminars and workshops. The quadrangle with a beautiful lawn and the idol of Goddess Saraswathi at the entrance have added to the attraction of the building. The block will get two more floors as per the original plan. The Governor of Karnataka Dr. H. R. Bhardwaj honoured Dr. Maiya for his generous contribution towards the University.



Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya being honoured.



Prior to this, Sri Veereshananda Saraswathi Swamiji of Sri Ramakrishna Math inaugurated the other seven constructions which have given a new look to the University campus. The idol of Sri Dhanvantari and the statue of Gautama Buddha have been installed in Dhanvantari Vana and Buddha Vana respectively.

The University has plans to establish a new Centre for Pali and Buddhist Studies and this park has laid a strong foundation for the future endeavor.

   

Monuments Park at Tumkur University.

At another part of the campus, various monuments collected from different historical sites of Tumkur District have been installed, which will certainly interest the researchers in the days to come. Another key feature of the campus is Sri Ramana Maharshi Dhyana Kendra and park, which is going to be a great place for yoga and meditation for the general public.
A touch of art and creativity by the staff and students of the Department of Fine Arts is visible everywhere.