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Hans India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Veteran artistes honoured at Ubuntu's Women of Worth
Bengaluru: Veteran theatre and film personalities Umashree, Padmashri awardees B Jayashree, and Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane were among 16 women recognised for their outstanding contributions at the Women of Worth (WoW) 2025 awards, organised by the Ubuntu Women's Network in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The felicitation ceremony, which drew over 300 delegates and 100 exhibitors from across the country, marked the launch of the fifth edition of the WoW initiative. The annual awards celebrate women leaders who have demonstrated excellence across diverse fields, including arts, medicine, public service, and entrepreneurship. Umashree, a celebrated theatre actor and former Karnataka Minister for Women and Child Development, was honoured alongside B Jayashree, an acclaimed theatre artiste, singer, and former Rajya Sabha MP, and Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane, a distinguished surgical oncologist known for her work in cancer care. Speaking at the event, K Ratnaprabha, former Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka and founder of Ubuntu, said the network aims to establish a presence in 195 countries by 2030, with a current membership of 1.95 million women entrepreneurs and leaders. 'Ubuntu is built on the African principle 'I am because we are'—we grow together,' she said, reflecting on her policy work supporting women during her tenure in government. She also announced a new digital marketing initiative that will train 1,000 women entrepreneurs to build competitiveness in the online marketplace. The day-long programme featured panel discussions and expert sessions on cyber safety, e-commerce, and business transformation. Speakers highlighted the need for holistic support to women entrepreneurs in areas such as financing, market access, and digital visibility. Parul Soni, Global Managing Partner at Thinkthrough Consulting, spotlighted a partnership with Walmart and Flipkart aimed at scaling women-led businesses in e-commerce. Dr Raj Kumar Khatri, IAS (retd), lauded Ubuntu's ecosystem approach, and Nitesh K Patil, Director of MSME at Karnataka's Department of Industries and Commerce, shared details of a forthcoming digital platform tailored to boost visibility and growth opportunities for women-owned businesses. Ubuntu's WoW 2025 event served as a convergence point for changemakers committed to advancing women's leadership and inclusive growth in the entrepreneurial landscape, say the organisers.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
B Jayashree and team perform ‘Ranga Sambhrama' in Belagavi
Belagavi: A 'Ranga Sambhrama' programme by renowned stage artiste, Padma Shri awardee B Jayashree, and 12 members of her team attracted thousands of audience to Kannada Bhavan auditorium on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event was jointly organised by the Nanu Nammavarondige Foundation and Mahila Abhivruddhi Mattu Seva Samsthe, along with various cultural and social organisations of Belagavi. Thousands of theatre lovers flocked to listen to the stage singing. Jayashree and her team entertained the people by singing various songs. Songs from plays written by writers Girish Karnad, Chandrashekar Kambar, and HS Venkateshamurthy mesmerised the audience. The musical programme lasted for more than two hours. Speaking on the occasion, Jayashree said ranga geethes (theatre songs) are full of nuances and situations. Their lyrics have colour, form, and personality. They should be enjoyed. Singer Rajaprabhu Dhotre inaugurated the programme by singing a ranga geethe. Vagdevi Sangeetha Shale, Uma Sangeetha Pratishthana, Swara Sadhana Sangeetha Shale, Suswara Sangeetha Shale, Bharatiya Gayana Samaj, Suresh Chandargi, and Khushi Dhawali troupe sang various songs and brought lustre to the programme. Karnataka Border Area Development Authority member Ashok Chandaragi presided over the function. Joint director of the department of Kannada and culture KH Channur, patron of theatre activities Ramesh Jangal, secretary of Bharatesh Education Trust Vinod Doddannavar, Sarvamangala Aralimatti of Nanu Nanna Foundation, secretary of Kannada Bhavan YR Patil, and director of women's development and service organisation Ashwini Karigonnavara (Chandaragi) were present.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Belagavi gives push to urban greening
Belagavi: Various govt departments, private groups, schools, and colleges celebrated World Environment Day in different ways in the Belagavi district on Thursday. The slogan for this year was 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. Meanwhile, the forest department launched the work of planting several saplings under the urban greening project. Noted theatre artiste B Jayashree and her team participated in Environment Day programmes in Belagavi. Under the urban greening project of the forest department, North MLA Asif Sait, accompanied by officials, planted saplings in various places in Belagavi city and delivered a message of environmental protection. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Asif Sait said that a project to plant about 25,000 saplings was launched in the North constituency, including Rani Bagh, Queen's Garden, Asad Khan Dargah, and the highway in Belagavi. Various environmental organisations and volunteers joined the planting programme. Purushottam Ravji, range forest officer, said that about 20,000 saplings were distributed, and steps were taken to implement the project to grow and save the environment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo Awareness was created to protect the planted saplings until they grow into trees. Cantonment CEO Rajeev, forest officials Vinay Goudar and Siddharth Chalwadi were present. A Tree for Mother programme held PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 of Belagavi Cantt organised an environmentally conscious event titled A Tree for Mother. On this special occasion, the school community paid tribute to motherhood by bringing alive the sentiment of planting A tree in a mother's name. During the programme, more than 50 saplings were planted, with enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and mothers alike. School principal Mhendra Kalra appreciated the initiative, stating that when emotions connect with nature, every action becomes a movement. Artistes celebrate Renowned theatre artiste and Padma Shri awardee B Jayashree, who arrived in Belagavi early on Thursday morning to participate in the 'Ranga Sambrham' programme, participated in the Environment Day celebrations and watered the saplings. Members of the Border Development Authority, Ashok Chandaragi, Sarvamangala Aralimatti, and Neelam Gutthigol, participated. Hukkeri Taluka Legal Service Committee, Lawyers Association, the forest department, and the taluk administration celebrated the day at the premises of the Avajikar Mutt in Kyaragudda in Hukkeri. Inaugurating the programme by planting saplings, Justice Rajanna Sankannavar said that creating awareness to follow the law to ban the use of plastic is an urgent need today. Justice Aditya Kalal, Manjunath Maharaj of the Avajikar Math Bar Association and president Kadappa Kurbet participated.
