Bengaluru: Dr. Jayanti S. Thumsi expressed pride in serving as a jury member for the Miss Karnataka pageant, describing the experience as both meaningful and inspiring. She noted that the event showcased young women who demonstrated confidence, clarity of thought, and a strong sense of purpose.
Reflecting on the evolving definition of beauty, Dr. Thumsi remarked that contemporary platforms highlight qualities beyond physical appearance, including resilience, intelligence, empathy, and the courage to express one’s voice.
As a breast surgeon, she emphasised that such forums also serve as valuable avenues to promote awareness on self-care and women’s health. Dr. Thumsi conveyed gratitude for the opportunity to be associated with an initiative that celebrates strength and individuality in multiple forms.
She extended her best wishes to all participants for continued success in their future endeavours.
Bengaluru: The 431st Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamy was celebrated with religious fervour at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block, drawing thousands of devotees.
As per the directives of His Holiness Sri Subudhendra Tirtha, the celebrations were conducted under the leadership of senior mutt administrator R.K. Vadindracharya. The rituals began with Ashtottara Parayana followed by Phala Panchamruta Abhisheka to the Brindavana of the saint.
On the occasion, His Holiness Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha visited the mutt and performed the Samsthana Pooja. Praying for universal welfare, he also offered Laksha Pushparchane at the Brindavana of Guru Raghavendra. The visiting seer was accorded a traditional Poorna Kumbha welcome, accompanied by floral honours and ceremonial offerings, temple priest Nandakishore Acharya said.
The mutt premises were specially decorated with illumination and flowers to mark the occasion. A series of special rituals were held, and Anna Santarpane (mass feeding) was organised for the thousands of devotees who attended the celebrations.
Devotees, service volunteers, dignitaries, artistes and members of the public participated in the festivities, received Mantrakshate and prasada after offering prayers, and sought the blessings of the revered saint.
Dharmadhikari Krishna Gundacharya, priests Ramachandracharya and Krishnacharya, mutt staff, volunteers and devotees were present and rendered service during the celebrations.
Somasekhar Gandhi Elected President of KWJA Bengaluru Unit;Gandasi Sadananda Swamy Emerges Top Executive Committee Vote-Getter
Bengaluru, Feb. 23: The elections to the Bengaluru City District Unit of the Karnataka Working Journalists Association (KWJA) concluded on a spirited note, with Somasekhar Gandhi being elected as the President.
Parimala H.S. secured the position of Vice President, while H.K. Basavaraj and K.S. Swamy were chosen as General Secretaries. Jayakumar Gowda, K. Harish, K.L. Lokesh, and Godavari D.S. were elected unopposed as Secretaries, reflecting strong consensus within the fraternity.
Announcing the results, District Election Officer V. Nanjundappa declared T. Mohan elected as Treasurer and H.R. Ravish as Member of the State Executive Committee.
In the contest for the District Executive Committee, Ravikanth Kundapur secured the highest number of votes to claim the top position, while Gandasi Sadananda Swamy followed closely to take second place, underscoring robust participation and democratic engagement among members.
Other candidates elected to the committee include B.S. Ramachandra, Ramakanth Guggari, Gangaraju, Nataraj, Mohankumar, Rajagiri Pradeep, Lingaraju Nonavinakere, Sharan Basappa, N. Shivananda, and S. Shyam.
The voting process witnessed enthusiastic participation from journalists across the region, with State President ShivanandaTagadur present on the occasion. State Chief Election Officer Ravi Kumar Telex expressed gratitude to members for their cooperation in ensuring the smooth and successful conduct of the elections.
Extending his greetings, Gs Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, congratulated the newly elected office-bearers and committee members, expressing confidence that the team would strengthen journalistic values, promote professional unity, and work towards the welfare and rights of working journalists in Bengaluru.
The election outcome marks a fresh chapter for the association’s Bengaluru unit, with expectations high for proactive leadership and collective progress in the media community.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರತ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಸಂಘದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕಾರಿ ಸಮಿತಿ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ನಟರಾಜ್ ಬಿ.ಪಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನಾ ಸಂದೇಶ
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರತ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಸಂಘದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕಾರಿ ಸಮಿತಿ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸಾರ್ಹ ಮತಗಳಿಂದ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಗೆಲುವು ಸಾಧಿಸಿದ ಯುವ ಹಾಗೂ ಚುರುಕಿನ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರಾದ ನಟರಾಜ್ ಬಿ.ಪಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.
ಈ ಜಯವು ನಿಮ್ಮ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ, ವೃತ್ತಿ ನಿಷ್ಠೆ, ಸಹೋದ್ಯೋಗಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಂಡ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಘಟನಾ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತೋರಿದ ನಿರಂತರ ಸಕ್ರಿಯತೆಗೆ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿರುವ ಯೋಗ್ಯ ಮಾನ್ಯತೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ಪಂದನೆ, ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿನ ಮನೋಭಾವ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಘದ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗಾಗಿ ನೀವು ತೋರಿರುವ ಬದ್ಧತೆ ಈ ಗೆಲುವಿನ ಮೂಲಕ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಸಾಬೀತಾಗಿದೆ.
ಸಂಘದ ಸದಸ್ಯರ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆಶೆಗಳ ಪ್ರತಿರೂಪವಾಗಿರುವ ಈ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ ಹುದ್ದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀವು ಪಾರದರ್ಶಕತೆ, ನಿಷ್ಠೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮನ್ವಯತೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿ, ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ, ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಶಕ್ತಿವರ್ಧನೆಗೆ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡುವಿರಿ ಎಂಬ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸವಿದೆ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಈ ಸಾಧನೆ ಮುಂದಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಉನ್ನತ ಸೇವಾ ಅವಕಾಶಗಳಿಗೆ ದಾರಿ ತೋರಲಿ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ನಾಯಕತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಘ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಬಲಿಷ್ಠವಾಗಲಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟು ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಗಟ್ಟಿಯಾಗಲಿ ಎಂಬುದು ನನ್ನ ಹಾರೈಕೆ.
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಶಸ್ಸು ಸದಾ ಜೊತೆಯಾಗಲಿ ಎಂದು ಹಾರೈಸುತ್ತಾ, ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು. – ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಸಂಪಾದಕರು ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್
Karnataka, February 23, 2026: Strengthening its push towards nurturing emerging creative talent, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises has announced the launch of the Zee Short Film Contest, a nationwide, multi-platform initiative aimed at identifying and supporting the next generation of Indian filmmakers.
Positioned as one of the most ambitious multilingual talent discovery programmes in the country, the contest will be conducted across seven major languages — Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada — offering aspiring storytellers from diverse cultural backgrounds an opportunity to present their work on a national platform.
A key highlight of the initiative is its distinguished jury panel comprising prominent filmmakers representing different regional industries. The panel includes Anurag Kashyap, known for redefining contemporary Hindi cinema through films such as Gangs of Wasseypur; Ravi Jadhav, celebrated for culturally rooted works like Natarang; and Srijit Mukherji, acclaimed for narrative-driven films including Autograph and Jaatishwar.
The jury further features Nag Ashwin, director of the large-scale sci-fi spectacle Kalki 2898 AD; actor-director Samuthirakani, recognised for socially relevant storytelling; Lijo Jose Pellissery, whose visually striking film Jallikattu gained global attention; and Kannada filmmaker Hemanth Rao, known for emotionally nuanced cinema such as Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu.
By bringing together influential filmmakers across linguistic industries, the contest seeks to create a structured platform that combines mentorship, visibility and opportunity. Organisers say the programme will not only recognise fresh voices but also serve as a creative incubator aligned with India’s rapidly evolving content ecosystem spanning digital, television and theatrical formats.
Commenting on the initiative, Kartik Mahadev, Chief Marketing Officer, ZEE & ZEE5, said the contest aims to bridge long-standing access gaps faced by emerging filmmakers. He noted that the platform is designed to integrate regional creativity with national reach while strengthening India’s storytelling pipeline.
Members of the jury also encouraged participation, highlighting the role short films often play as entry points into mainstream cinema. They collectively emphasised passion, originality and storytelling conviction as the key factors that can help aspiring creators stand out.
Through the Zee Short Film Contest, ZEE hopes to offer participants industry recognition, cash rewards and potential collaboration opportunities within its content network. The initiative, the company said, reflects its broader strategy of championing culturally resonant storytelling while building a sustainable ecosystem for future filmmakers.
Overall, the contest marks a significant step in India’s talent discovery landscape, aiming to transform promising short-format creators into the cinematic voices of tomorrow.
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