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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Strong room being built in Talacauvery to secure temple jewels
Madikeri: A strong room is under construction in Talacauvery, the birthplace of Cauvery River and an important religious place in Kodagu, to keep temple jewels. Many years ago, when BBMP leaders visited Talacauvery, they gave a grant of Rs 1 crore for the development of the area. Using this money, the construction of the much-needed strong room has now begun. Along with this, a water storage tank is also being built to provide drinking water during the summer in Talacauvery area. Although there is already a tank in the area, another tank is being built as the water runs out. Preparations are under way to construct a 12-foot-high, 70-foot-long barrier wall on the western side of the strong room. Currently, in this BBMP-funded project, a room is being built for a security guard to protect the gold and jewellery, which will be kept in the strong room, said assistant engineer of the public works department DM Girish, who is in charge of the works. More room for priests After the house of late Narayanachar, who was the previous chief priest in the area, was washed away, the priests have requested suitable residential facilities for priests. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Girish said that the construction of one house for archaks on this land is included in the project. He said space has been left for the construction of more houses for the priests. But the money available with the BBMP grant is not enough to build these houses now. He confirmed that there are opportunities to build houses and provide facilities in the future. Kodi Motaiah, Prapathegar of Talacauvery, explained that the officials have decided that ornaments from Bhagamandala during the Talacauvery festival can be kept in this strong room at Talacauvery for about a month. Only if the administrative committee takes a decision, the ornaments can be kept permanently in this strong room. But he said that compliance is possible only after receiving instructions from the administrative officers. Meanwhile, steps have been taken to develop the Yatri Nivas building in Bhagamandala for the convenience of tourists. Girish explained that the construction of rooms will be carried out with the present available grant of Rs. 80 lakh.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
BBMP grant: Temple jewels to be secured in new strong room; additional facilities for priests and tourists planned at Talacauvery
MADIKERI: A strong room is under construction in Talacauvery, an important religious place in Kodagu, to keep the precious jewels of the temples. Many years ago, when BBMP leaders visited Talacauvery, they gave a grant of Rs. 1 crore for the development of the area. Using this money, the construction of the much-needed strong room has now begun. Along with this, a water storage tank is also being built to provide drinking water during the summer in the Talacauvery area. Although there is already a tank in the area, another tank is being built as the water runs out in necessary situations. Preparations are underway to construct a 12-foot-high, 70-foot-long barrier wall on the western side of the strong room. Currently, in this BBMP-funded project, a room is being built for a security guard to protect the gold and jewellery, which will be kept in the strong room, said Assistant Engineer of the Public Works Department D.M. Girish, who is in charge of the works. More room for priests After the house of late Narayanachar, who was the previous Chief Priest in the area, was washed away, the priests have requested suitable residential facilities for the priests. Girish said that the construction of one house for Archaks on this land is included in this project. According to him, space has been left for the construction of more houses for the priests. But the money available with the BBMP grant is not enough to build these houses now. He confirmed that there are opportunities to build houses and provide facilities in the future. Kodi Motaiah, the Prapathegar of Talacauvery, explained that the officials have decided that ornaments from Bhagamandala during the Talacauvery festival can be kept in this strong room at Talacauvery for about a month. Only if the administrative committee takes a decision, the ornaments can be kept permanently in this strong room. But he said that compliance is possible only after receiving instructions from the administrative officers. Meanwhile, steps have been taken to develop the Yatri Nivas building in Bhagamandala for the convenience of tourists. Girish explained that the construction of rooms will be carried out with the present available grant of Rs. 80 lakh.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
A new book documents Girish Karnad's cinematic journey
'There are plenty of books that celebrate Girish Karnad's contributions as a playwright and theatre director, but his celluloid journey has been vastly ignored. There is no documentation of it,' says Muralidhara Khajane, senior journalist and the author of the book, Karnad Kaleidoscope (published by Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and edited by another senior journalist M.K. Shankar. The book was first released at BIFFES-2025 in March by Sadhu Kokila, chairman of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and at Suchitra Film Society in April. This is Muralidhara's second book, his first is Random Reflections — A Kaleidoscopic Musings on Kannada Cinema, also published by Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and co-authored with Subrahmanyan Vishwanath. Sharing the whys and hows behind the book, Muralidhara says 'I never planned to write a book on Girish or any other personality. In fact, I never dreamt of writing a book, simply because it is tiring to chase publishers.' Karnad Kaleidoscope, he adds, 'happened after a long-drawn process. It includes many of my interactions with Girish during my journalistic years.' Muralidhara goes back in time and recalls his association with the renowned actor and playwright. 'I was introduced to Girish in 1984 at the office of the Bengaluru-basedVaara Patrike (a Kannada weekly) by its Editor B.V. Vaikunataraja, who was also a playwright and screenplay writer. I was enamoured by Girish's personality and intellect. Soon after, Vaikuntaraju asked me to write a piece on Girish. I was nervous since I was a novice; but my Editor insisted.' Muralidhara next went to meet Girish for the article. 'Girish realised that I had not only watched his films, but had also read the books they were adapted from. So the interview went on smoothly.' The math of creativity 'Girish was a commerce student who took to cinema. He learnt the craft on-the-go. When he was asked to make a documentary on Da Ra Bendre, he went to FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), Pune, and watched 65 documentaries, and read books on filmmaking. There is so much more about Girish that could not be compressed into this book. At that time, there were directors, composers, and screenplay writers with new perspectives, out to make their mark. Hence, their films felt different. Girish's Samskara was one such — an iconic film.' Karnad Kaleidoscope documents Girish's journey from Samskara to Kanooru Heggadithi, which was his last. The book also includes the classic Utsav, directed by Girish and produced by Shashi Kapoor. There are interesting anecdotes shared by actors, writers, and cinematographers, including B.V. Karanth and L.V. Sharada, who worked with Girish. 'The idea was to present his cinematic journey chronologically, giving the reader a peek into the behind-the-scenes. My years as a journalist at The Hindu and the stories I wrote about Girish and his works then helped me write this book,' says Khajane. After the first meeting, Girish and Muralidhara met often. 'We would discuss literature, theatre and cinema. A few years later, I asked Girish if I could write a book on him. He refused straightaway saying, 'I will write one myself'.' Girish's health started deteriorating, 'despite this, he gave The Hindu an interview, which turned out to be his last. After the interview, Girish asked me to meet him again, alone, and that is when he asked me if I was still keen to write a book on him and that I could go ahead. 'I do not think I can, but can share my notes with you for your book,' he said. I was moved because he was generous to me,' says an emotional Murlidhara, who started writing the book during the pandemic. 'The best part of the book are the photographs. Since I worked with The Hindu, I was able to access them from the newspaper's archives.' The midas touch Says M.K. Shankar, 'Karnad Kaleidscope is a result of an organic evolution over the years and not a result of an impulsive decision. Having worked as a film journalist, Murlidhara delves deeply into Girish's creations as a filmmaker and brings together varied aspects of his distinct style. Hence, 'Kaleidoscope' in the title.' According to Shankar, who teaches Hindustani music and writes and directs plays, 'the book can be divided into three parts — Girish's filmography, people who worked with him in films and his unfinished works.' 'When he passed away, Girish had scripts for over 25 films ready. He always thought in terms of script first,' says Murlidhara.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who disappeared from Bollywood after 2 films, now runs a company worth Rs 10,000 crore, is unrecognisable after 12 years, he is…
Every year, a new face is seen in films, some of which are hits or flops. Many new stars come to the Bollywood industry to try their luck, and some get lost in oblivion after earning a name and fame. Today, we will tell you about one such star kid who has appeared in two films. He disappeared from the industry and now runs a company worth crores. He shared the screen with Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti Haasan in his first film, and its songs were a superhit. This actor became anonymous after two films This actor made a special place in the hearts of the audience with his first film and made a great debut. We are talking about Girish Kumar, who debuted with the 2013 film 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya'. Girish, who turned from a Bollywood actor to a businessman, is the son of film producer and Tips Industry owner Ramesh Taurani. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Girissh Kumar (@girishkumart) Girish Kumar's career came to a halt after just 2 films. After 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya', the actor appeared in another movie named 'Loveshuda'. But, when both the films flopped badly at the box office, actor Girish said goodbye to acting and decided to do business. Girish Kumar started his acting career in 2013 with Prabhu Deva's romantic drama 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya'. A remake of the director's Telugu film 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana', this film also featured Shruti Haasan. The songs of this film were very much liked by the audience. However, Girish remained in the news due to his good looks. After quitting acting, he changed his look 36-year-old Girish Kumar is known for 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya'. Apart from Shruti Hassan, great stars like Sonu Sood and Prabhu Deva were seen with him in this film. The film proved to be a flop, but the actor's work was highly appreciated by the people. After the flop of 'Loveshuda', he said goodbye to the film world and started handling the tips industry as a producer. Recently, a video has surfaced in which he was unrecognisable. Talking about Girish Kumar's personal life, he married his childhood friend and girlfriend, Krishna Mangwani, in 2016, and now they also have a child.
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
An island with strong ties to Europe counts its dead after Air India crash
DIU ISLAND, India—The only survivor of Air India Flight 171 was born on this tropical island dotted with palm trees and fishing boats. So were 14 passengers who died in the crash, most of them Portuguese or British nationals of Indian origin. They straddled two continents, their lives consisting of long-haul flights between work and family. Like many of the 241 people who perished on the London-bound Boeing 787, they were part of the large Indian diaspora that has spread all across the world. Yet Diu is unique. Unlike much of India, the island off the country's west coast was a Portuguese colony until 1961, a history that gives its residents a leg up if they want to go abroad. Those born under Portuguese rule and their descendants for two generations are entitled to citizenship of the country. Thousands of people have taken that path, local officials said. Most have left the island of around 50,000 people, with some making their way to London or Leicester in the U.K., where a large Indian community lends a helping hand. Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the crash, moved to the U.K. as a child. 'So many have left but come back to visit," said Dipak Deugi, the head of Ramesh's home village. Flights to and from London are a normal part of life, he said. Residents say that the ones who have left still feel the pull of the island. They return every year to attend weddings and bring their children back during school vacations. Many keep a foothold on the island through property or business. The shock of Thursday's crash is ricocheting across its coastal communities. Girish Lalgi, 30, left Diu a decade ago for the U.K. in search of a better job. A Portuguese national, he worked his way up to the position of a supervisor at a snack foods factory in London and married a co-worker who was also from Diu. Over the past decade, at least one-third of Lalgi's village on Diu has moved abroad, a local official said. For the roughly 1,200 people who remain, there are only two careers open: fishing or tourism. A month ago, Girish returned to the island with his wife, Hemakshi, and their two young children, both British citizens. He was there to visit his ailing mother, Vimlaben, so she could meet her one-year-old granddaughter for the first time. Girish called moments after boarding the plane on Thursday. 'Don't worry, I will call again once we land," he told his mother. But she never heard from her son again. All four perished in the crash. Diu was for centuries a colony under the rule of Portugal, which conquered it in the 16th century during its heyday as a maritime superpower. Despite India gaining independence from Britain in 1947, Portugal held on to the island until 1961. A Portuguese flair still pervades. Restaurants serve Portuguese fish stew, colonial-era churches and forts are popular tourist attractions, and brightly-colored Portuguese-style houses are sprinkled throughout the island. Ramesh's father emigrated to the U.K. as a Portuguese citizen two decades ago, finding work as a machine operator at a tissue paper company, family members said. But he held on to his fishing-boat business, toggling back and forth between Leicester and Dui over the years. Ramesh and one of his brothers, Ajay, eventually took over and spent the last seven months in Dui overseeing the business. They ran an auction selling the catch from two fishing boats to seafood exporters. They were on their way back to the U.K. to see their families, said their aunt Shantaben Bawa. Ramesh survived, becoming the miracle from seat 11A. He managed to escape out of an emergency exit before the plane exploded into a massive fireball. His brother Ajay didn't make it. 'No one can understand how we feel," their aunt said. 'They were in and out of here as boys. We saw them growing up." Many like Shantubhai Bhikhabhai Bhaliya have built big houses in Diu that sit empty for most of the year. The 62-year-old, who held Portuguese citizenship, followed in the footsteps of his younger brother by moving to the U.K. eight years ago. He got work loading and unloading transport trucks. It was physically taxing work for a man in his 50s, but it trumped his previous job as a fisherman in Diu, where he sometimes spent weeks at sea, said Maniben Bhaliya, his sister-in-law. Bhaliya planned to retire in Diu, and two years ago he built a two-story house with flowered tiles. They bought a sofa set that is still covered in plastic wrap. He and his 59-year-old wife died in the crash. Despite the tragedy that has sent the island into mourning, many on Diu still dream of going abroad. Neha Lalgi, the sister of Girish, is in the midst of applying for a British work visa. The 35-year-old hopes to settle in London in the same neighborhood where her brother and his family lived. With her brother gone, Neha said the family will struggle to survive. He typically wired about $500 a month back to Dui, enough to support his mother, sister and older brother. 'I have to leave to have work," she said. Write to Shan Li at
