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Vol. 12. No.9. September - 2012

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Sri. N. R. Narayana Murthy

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan hasfulfilled a very important role in thecultural vitalization of the country.The need of the day is for ouryoungsters to appreciate all thegood things that India has. Ourculture, our language, our dance,our music, our compassion, ourfamily values. These are allextraordinary values. And BharatiyaVidya Bhavan through its programmeshas been able to communicate toour youngsters not just in India, butin New York, in London and inmany other cities as well…..

Secondly, I think BharatiyaVidya Bhavan has played a veryimportant role in communicating tothe society the importance of inclusiveprosperity. That is where the effortsof Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in openingits schools for slum children, inproviding opportunities to citizensat the bottom of the pyramid, inproviding high quality educationbecome extremely important….

The third thing is the effortsof Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in

REVIVAL OF INDIA'S HERITAGEMAJOR ROLE OF BHAVAN : NRN

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enhancing the quality ofgovernance in the country byimpressing on the people theneed for following the modernideas combined very judiciouslywith the ideas that this greatcountry has brought to the forethrough its 4000 + years ofhistory. Therefore I would saythat Bharatiya Vidya Bhavanhas been extremely successfulin fulfilling a very importantrole in revitalizing the culturalheritage of India…

For the first time in the last300 years, India has become animportant player in the globalpolitical and economic activities.We have been offered the hightable in most multilateralplatforms. Therefore it isextremely important for ourcountry to communicate theheritage of India, to communicatewonderful cultural aspects ofIndia, the extraordinary historyof this country and thewonderful epics our countryhas produced to a largeraudience. And I think this is a

responsibility that only a welloiled organization likeBharatiya Vidya Bhavan canperform….

The need of the day isto strengthen our moral fibre.Somehow over the last 25-30years our moral fibre has becomeweaker and more weaker. Theethics of public governance havereceived the backseat. Thanksto the efforts of an extraordinaryinstitution like Bharatiya VidyaBhavan, we now have anopportunity to bring thosevalues to the front burner…..

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavantranscends the barriers oflanguage, caste, religion.It promotes the great values ofour culture and our heritage.Therefore I believe that it isextremely important for InfosysFoundation to continue to workwith Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan tobring solace to people at thebottom of the pyramid as wellas to bring the rural and urbanfolks together by a culturalcanvas that binds us together.

STRIVE TO KEEPMORAL FIBRESTRONG,BHAVAN TOLD

N.R. NARAYANMOORTHY, FOUNDERCHAIRMAN,INFOSYS ONVIDYA BHAVAN

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The State Governmenthas decided to celebrate thecentenary of the famedlexicographer Prof.G Venkatasubbiah all overthe State, according toSri Manu Baligar, Director,Directorate of Social Security.The Government had set apartRs.2 crore for the purpose,he added.

Speaking at a specialfunction got up by theBhavan’s Bangalore Kendra onAugust 23, to felicitate Prof.G. Venkatasubbiah on his 100thbirthday, Sri Baligar extended

greetings to the well-knownlitterateur on his 100thbirthday.

Felicitating the learnedprofessor, Sri ChiranjeevSingh, former UNESCOAmbassador, said GV’s lifehas demonstrated how a longlife and profound experience

GV-100 ; URGESKSP TO RESUMEWORK ONDICTIONARY

Prof. G. Venkatasubbiah, well-known Lexicographer and eminent litterateurreceiving 'Kulapati Dr K.M. Munshi Sanman' from H.E. Dr. H.R Bhardwaj,

Governor of Karnataka, while Dr. ManuBaligar K.A.S. Director, Directorate ofSocial Security, Sri. H.K. Kejriwai, Vice-Chairman, BVB, Sri. Peeyush Jain,

Hon.Treasurer, BVB, Sri.N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB, Sri. Chiranjeev Singh,Former Ambassador, UNESCO, Sri. H.R. Ananth, Vice-Chairman, BVB,

Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary, BVB and other dignitaries on the dais join them.

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will help to render invaluablesocial service and lead an ideallife. He said that GV and hiswife have shown that byleading a harmonious lifebetween the husband and wife,marital disputes witnessedtoday could be resolved.

Governor, Dr. H R Bhardwajwho gave away the “KulapatiDr. K M Munshi Sanman”,cited the example of KalyanDev trust of Uttar Pradesh toprove that a long life couldpave the way for solid social

service. He said Kalyan Dev,the Chairman of the trust hadlived for 145 years, duringwhich time he set up severaleducational institutions,including the Kalyan DevMahila Vidyalaya.

Describing Dr. Munshi asan Ambassador of IndianCulture, he said that throughthe Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,he has become immortalized.Dr. Bhardwaj described severalinstances in which Dr.Munshias Chief Minister of UttarPradesh had asserted hisauthority to fulfill worthycauses. This, he said was inspite of the fact that a seniorfreedom fighter like G B. Pantwas the Chief Minister.

Likewise, Dr. Bhardwajwished Prof.G.Venkatasubbaiah

Prof. G. Venkatasubbiah, receiving citation from Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB,Karnataka along with Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, H.E. Dr. H.R Bhardwaj,

Governor of Karnataka and Dr. ManuBaligar .

LONG LIFE PAVESWAY FORSOCIAL SERVICEH.E. DR. BHARDWAJ

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would live long and continuehis services to society.

The Sanman (award) tocommemorate the 125th birthanniversary of Dr. K M Munshicarries a purse of Rs.1,00,000/-a citation, shawl and a memento

Replying to the felicitations,Prof G V prefaced by payinghomage to his revered teacherslike A R Krishna Shastry.D L Narasimhachar, B MSrikantaiah and said that it is theirinspiration, guidance andencouragement that helped himto grow in the world ofliterature. Yes, he had lived for100 years, but wished to livelonger as ‘there is so muchmore for me to read, to learnand to write”.

Thanking the Bhavan forthe Kulapati Dr. K.M. MunshiSanman, he said he was proudto be the recipient of the award,

which he described as an awardto Karnataka.

Referring to his work as alexicographer, Prof G V wassore to point out that theDictionary section of theKannada Sahitya Parishat(KSP) has remained closed forlong. Unlike the office of theOxford Dictionary which isvibrant even after 175 years,our section is almost defunct,he bemoaned and hoped it willsoon resume its activities.

In this connection, it isworth recalling that GV hadcompiled and helped bring

Launching the book titled 'Jeeva-Bhava' on the occasion ofG.V's 100th Birthday celebration

GV WANTS TOLIVE LONGERTO READ, LEARNAND WRITE MORE

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out one volume of KannadaLexicon almost every threeyears. His lexicons have becomea model for the institute ofLanguage in Chennai forpreparing the Kannada TamilJapanese dictionaries, he added.

Earlier, after a ceremonialwelcome, both Prof G V, andGovernor Bhardwaj were led toa meaningfully decorated dais,to the chanting of the familiarinvocation to a Guru, ‘GuruBrahma Guru Vishnu..” Amongthe distinguished dignitarieswho greeted Prof. G.V.on this speical occasion wereHon. Minister for Kannada &

Culture Govind M. Karjol. Sri.N Ramanuja, Chairman BhavanKarnataka, welcomed the well-turned out gathering, describingProf. G V as a dedicatedauthor. Sri K G Raghavan,Hon. Secretary, read out thecitation. Sri H N Suresh,Director, Bhavan Bangaloreproposed a vote of thanks.

GV SORE OVERCLOSURE OFDICTIONARYOFFICE OF KSP

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVANKODAGU KENDRA ACTIVITIES

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kodagu kendra hosted a Carnatic vocal concert by Padmabhusahn Sangeetha Kalanidi T . V Shankarnarayanan .

The response from the music lovers of Madikeri was overwhelming.

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This mammoth task ofbringing out the CompleteWorks of Mahatma Gandhiin Kannada by the Bhavan'sBangalore Kendra is somethingthat the Kannadigas should beever grateful, according toDr. Chandrashekara Kambara,well-known Kannada writerand Jnanapeeth awardee.

Releasing the 24th volumein the proposed 100-volumeseries which coincided withthe country's 66th IndependenceDay on August 15, Dr.Kambarasaid by undertaking such aworthy project, the Bhavan hasbecome a model, worthy of thestature of a Gandhian like

Dr. K M Munshi, its founderand visualiser.

Prof L S Seshagiri Raoexplained how when thelate Chief Justice Sri E SVenkataramaiah announced theambitious project, he waswondering how such astupendous task could beexecuted. ‘I am doubly happythat the Bhavan's well on theway to achieving the impossibleand I congratulate its Editor,Dr. Meena Deshpande and allthe translators on it and feelhappy to associate myself in afunction where the 24thvolume is being released’.

Sri H S Doreswamy,well-known Gandhian andfreedom fighter, endorsed thesentiments expressed by theearlier speakers.

Dr. Meena Deshpande,the Editor of the series, explainedhow she was inspired to undertakethe task and the co-operationshe received by an array oftranslators. She said special

GANDHIAN WORKSIN KANNADAINVALUABLESAYS DR. KAMBAR

Sri N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB,flag hoisting on August 15 , 66th

Independence Day celebration at BVBRace Course Raod

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Sri K.S. Rama Rao, Retd Head Master, honored bySri.N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB Karnataka on Independence Day celebration.

Dignitaries on the dias pose after releasing the 24th volume of the'Gandhi Kruthi Sanchaya' in Kannada

attention had been paid tomaintain uniformity intranslation.

Earlier, after the singingof the National Anthem tomark the Independence DaySri N Ramanuja, Chairman,Bhavan Karnataka, welcomedthe gathering and extendedgreetings for the Independence

Day. He said he was overwhelmedto see a whole galaxy of Gandhianscholars on the dais, adding tothe significance of the occasion.

Sri H N Suresh, DirectorBhavan proposed a vote ofthanks and Sri C N Ashok Kumarcompeered the programme.

Before the conclusion,children from the two Bhavan

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SriK.G. RaghavanHon. Secretary,

BVB, flag hoisting

on August 15 , 66thIndependence Day

celebration atBhavan-BBMP

School,Srirampuram

66THINDEPENDENCEDAYCELEBRATION

ChildrenplayingDrama

schools, the BhavanBBMP Public School andBhavan-Bangalore PressSchool, presented a varietyentertainment which wasgreatly appreciated by thegathering. Children performing Dance

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Sri. S. Suresh Kumar, Karnataka Minister for Urban Development,Law and Parliamentary Affairs. inaugurate the new building while Sri Dinesh Gundu Rao, MLA Gandhinagar Constituency look on.

BBRUHAT BENGALURUMAHA NAGARA PALIKE

Bhavan BBMP Public School building pooja mahothsav held on July 21,at Srirampura Bangalore. Sri. S. Suresh Kumar, participating during the Homa.

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Gita Govinda in music by Vidushi Dr. T.S. Satyavathi and Party

Gita Govinda in Narthana by Nupura students.Direction - Smt. Lalitha Srinivasan

BHAVAN'S BANGALORE KENDRA PAYS HOMAGE TODR MATHOOR KRISHNAMURTI ON HIS BIRTHDAY BY

OFFRING MUSIC AND DANCE RECITALS BASED ONGEETHA GOVINDA ON AUG 8, 2012

GURUPOORNIMA IN BHAVAN HELD ON JULY 12.

Prof M.N. Chandrashekhar being received with Poorna Kumba Swagatha on theoccasion of Guru Poonima celebration along with Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB,

Sri Ramesh and veda students.

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The Bhavan’s H.B.College of Communicationand Management andBrindavan Education Trustjointly started a new coursein Teaching strategies forchildren fraught withlearning disabilities.

The certificate course willinclude varied disabilities likeAutism Disorders InclusiveEducation and RemedialMethods, Early DevelopmentProgramme, etc.

The programme wasinaugurated at a function in theBhavan on August 6, at whichcertificates to students who hadappeared in earlier for examination

in the courses were also givenaway.

Sri. H.N. Suresh, Bhavan’sDirector, who inauguratedthe function, apprised thegathering about the activitiesof the Bhavan, highlightingits aim of upholding ethical,cultural and literary values.This was carried on bydrawing light and assistancefrom every available service,

NEW COURSETO TEACHLESS-ABLED

Sri H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, Bangalore presents the certificate to a student

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including like-mindedinstitutions.

Sri. Suresh was sure thatthe course is not only laudablebut will go a long way inhelping the less- abled,especially those in the weakersection of society. He advisedstudents who had received thecertificates, to put theirknowledge to good use bytraining those suffering fromsuch disabilities.

Earlier, after the invocationby Ms. Suparna Ghosh, Smt.Gayathri Krishna, Director,Brindavan Education Trustwho welcomed the gathering,highlighted the importance ofthe course and explained howthe Trust had taken four yearsto draft a suitable syllabus,scouting the faculty and givingpublicity to attract students toundergo the training.

Though the process hadbeen taxing, she said it was

successful and the first batchof students was on the way outafter passing the prescribedexamination.

Smt. Gayathri felt thatinstead of being handled by asingle institution as in the caseof the Trust, it is better tocollaborate with another likeminded institution as was beingdone with the Bhavan, which isequally concerned with childrensuffering from autism.

Principal S.N. Subba Raoof H.B. College, whileproposing a vote of thanks,described that the college hadalready been associating itselfin the direction of the SpasticSociety of Karnataka. It washappier to associate itself withthe Brindavan Education Trust.

He opined that the teachingprofession itself is noble andteaching children sufferingfrom autism Disorders isnobler still.

BHAVAN AIMS TOUPHOLD AGE-OLDVALUES

JOINT EFFORTSWILL BENEFITKIDS WITHAUTISM FLAWS'

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July 26 : Sugama Sangeetha by Smt.Sujatha Gurav Kammara

BHAVAN -INFOSYS FOUNDATION

MUSIC PROGRAMME AT

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF

WORLD CULTURE, BANGALORE

July 12 : Kathakeerthana : Sundarakanda bySri. Sirasi Narayanadasa

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Sun 10.30 a.m. 2. Khincha HallProf. V. K. Gokak Awardand Launching ofbook Edited bySmt. Yashodha Bhatand Sri. Anil GokakAward receipient -Dr. Gurulinga Kapase,Senior Writer and Eminent TeacherAward presented by -Sri. S. Suresh Kumar, Honb'leMinister for Urban Development,Law and Parliamentary Affairs.

Wed 6.00 p.m. - ESV Hall 5 H.B. College AlumniAssociation : felicitation to teachersVeena Concert by Sri. ChandrashekarBlind Artist

Sat 12.00 noon 8. Khincha HallScreening of Holly woodmovie KUNG FU PANDA(In association with American Corner)

Sat 6.30 p.m.8. Khincha Hall

Kuchipudi group dance bySri. Venkata Vempati(In association with IndianCouncil for Cultural Relation)

Sat & Sun 6.00 p.m. 8 & 9 . ES V HallLecture ProgrammeTopic : Rudram and ChamakamRoot of Sanathana DharmaSpeaker : Bramharshi Keshava Avadhani(In association with Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam)

Thu 6.00 p.m. - Bhakthi Sangeetha 13. Artist : Sridhar Kulakarni(in association with InfosysFoundation) Venue : IndianInstitute of World Culture

PROGRAMME :SEPTEMBER - 2012Sat 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall15 Bhavan-Soorya FestivalBharatanatya recital byPadma Subramaniam

Sun 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall16 Bhavan-Soorya FestivalBharatanatya recital byPriyadharshini Govind

Mon 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall17 Bhavan-Soorya FestivalCarnatic Vocal- Trivendrum Krishna-kumar and Binni Krishna Kumar

Tue 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall18 Bhavan-Soorya FestivalContemparary Dance - Jalan by Samudra

Wed 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall19 Bhavan-Soorya Festival-Bharatanatya recital bySavitha Shasthri

Thu 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall20 Bhavan Soorya FestivalBharatanatya recital byChitra Vishweshwaran & Party

Fri 5.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall21 H.B. College Annual

convocationSat 7.30 a.m. - Khincha Hall23 Hindustani vocalconcert - Swara Suprabhath -The Morning RagasPt- Praveen Godkindi -FlutePt. Rajendra Nakod - Tabla

(In association with Sapthak)Thu 6.00 p.m. - Bhakthi Sangeetha 27. Artist : Kalpana Sumanth(in association with InfosysFoundation) Venue : IndianInstitute of World Culture.

Dr. GurulingaKapase

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