ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಕಲಾ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಬಾಪೂಜಿ ಸಭಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 15. 16 ಹಾಗೂ 17ರಂದು ದೆಹಲಿಯ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಅನುಸಂಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ತು ಹಾಗೂ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪತ್ರಾಗಾರ ಇಲಾಖೆ – ಇವರ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತಾಶ್ರಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಪರಿಷತ್ತಿನ 34ನೇ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಮಹಾಧಿವೇಶನವನ್ನು ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಾಹಿತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಚಿಂತಕರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಬರಗೂರು ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಪ್ಪ ಅವರು ಅಧಿವೇಶನವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸುವರು. ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಡಾ. ಎಂ.ಸಿ. ಸುಧಾಕರ್, ಶಾಸಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ರಿಜ್ವಾನ್ ಅರ್ಷದ್, ಶಾಸಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಪುಟ್ಟಣ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಶ್ರೀ ಎನ್. ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್, ಕಾಲೇಜು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ಆಯುಕ್ತರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಜಗದೀಶ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಇತರರು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಆಗಮಿಸುವರು. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ವಿಭಾಗದ ವಿಶ್ರಾಂತ ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥನಾರಾಯಣ ಅವರು ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಸರ್ವಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಮೂರು ದಿನಗಳ ಕಾಲ ನಡೆಯುವ ಮಹಾ ಅಧಿವೇಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಮಟ್ಟದ ವಿದ್ವಾಂಸರು, ಸಂಶೋಧಕರು, ಇತಿಹಾಸ ತಜ್ಞರು ಪ್ರಬಂಧಗಳನ್ನು ಮಂಡಿಸುವರು. ಕಲಬುರ್ಗಿಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಯ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ವಿಶ್ರಾಂತ ಸಮ ಕುಲಪತಿಗಳಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಎಸ್. ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ ಅವರು ಸಮಾರೋಪ ಭಾಷಣ ಮಾಡುವರು ಎಂದು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.
DKMS-BMST highlights the importance of young stem cell donors who are leading the charge for inclusive registries
March 07, 2024: In a bid to increase awareness about blood stem cell donation, DKMS BMST Foundation India, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer, celebrates young women who recently donated stem cells. Recognising women blood stem cell donors ensures more participation of young people in the stem cell registry, increasing the chances of finding a match and ultimately saving lives.
Sowmiya, a 28-year-old medical professional from Tamil Nadu, is an inspiring example of a woman committed to making a difference through stem cell donation. In March 2021, Sowmiya was matched with a patient. However, due to family concerns and COVID-19, she could not come forward for donation. Nevertheless, she was informed that she was the only person in the world whose HLA (tissue type) matched to a blood cancer patient who desperately needed a stem cell transplant to survive. “The idea of being a lifesaving match for a patient was very captivating,” said Sowmiya. The patient could not find any other match and Sowmiya agreed to give a second chance at life to this patient after two years.
Sowmiya had some concerns and felt a bit anxious because her family was not supporting her decision, but the DKMS-BMST team addressed all her worries. They conducted various tests to ensure her health and well-being for donation, keeping her informed at every step and explaining the process thoroughly.
“Something so simple could potentially save someone’s life,” Sowmiya said. “I realized that the chances of finding a perfectly matched HLA type are one in a million, and I was ready and willing to be a donor,” she added.
Indians are underrepresented in stem cell registries. Increasing female participation can inspire others to follow. Their actions help create a more diverse and inclusive registry, boosting the chances of finding a match for anyone in need. “We hope Sowmiya ‘s story encourages more women to take this simple yet potentially life-changing step,” said Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS-BMST. “Together, we can build a strong and diverse stem cell registry offering hope to patients in need.”
Every 5 minutes, someone in India is diagnosed with blood cancer or a blood disorder like Thalassemia or Aplastic Anemia. Many such patients are children and young people whose only chance of recovery is a stem cell transplant. For a successful stem cell transplant, the patient needs to find an HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) matched donor. Most often, the majority of the patients are unable to receive a transplant due to the unavailability of a matching blood stem cell donor. With very few individuals signing up as potential blood stem cell donors, finding a matching donor is difficult. This increases the need for more people of Indian ethnicity to register themselves. DKMS-BMST urges all eligible individuals to consider registering as stem cell donors. The process is simple and takes five minutes of your time.
To register as a potential stem cell donor, you must be a healthy Indian adult between 18 and 55 years of age. When you are ready to register, all you need to do is complete a consent form and swab the inside of your cheeks to collect your tissue cells. Your tissue sample is then sent to the lab to be analyzed and listed anonymously on the international search platform for matching stem cell donors. If you’re eligible, take the first step to register as a blood stem cell donor by ordering your home swab kit at http://www.dkms-bmst.org/register
So far, DKMS-BMST India has registered over 1,00,000 stem cell donors in the country, out of which 35,000 are women. DKMS-BMST has facilitated 110 stem cell transplants, out of which 14 donations are made by matched women donors, significantly impacting the fight against blood cancer. The organisation aims to register more donors in India to give as many patients as possible a second chance at life.
India, 08th March 2024: IKEA, one of the world’s most loved and trusted home furnishings brand, honors Equality Day on March 8th, a day traditionally known as International Women’s Day. This is IKEA’s way of bringing an inclusive environment alive and promoting equality and diversity within homes and workplaces alike with this year’s theme being ‘Equality starts at home’. IKEA’s recent Life at Home Report 2023 (LAH) highlighted that 34% of women report doing more household chores than others they live with, highlighting the importance of addressing gender imbalances in domestic responsibilities. The company believes that gender equality is a human right and that every organization has a role to play in solving this gap. Recognizing the importance of addressing equality, IKEA has implemented policies that prioritize work-life balance, offering benefits such as Gender Equal Pay, a predictable 5-day workweek with schedules communicated a month in advance, healthcare for extended family members and same sex partners, parental leave for both mothers and fathers alike, and an employee assistance program to support with mental wellbeing. In its recent effort to extend these values of equality and inclusion to a larger community, IKEA partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to launch a year-long association named ‘Prerna initiative’, starting with a webinar series titled ‘Diversity Dialogues’ . The series will host effective dialogues and address day to day challenges to solve for Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion (ED&I). The series kicked off with the first episode featuring Susanne Pulverer, CEO of IKEA, and Zarin Daruwala, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, exchanging their learnings and thoughts on increasing the country’s women workforce participation from the current 33%. On the occasion Susanne Pulverer, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA India said, “At IKEA, we always celebrate our diverse workforce, and how we truly bring this value to life every day at work and beyond. Truly creating value through equality means going beyond gender, nationality, or race, and creating equal opportunities to grow. Today, 50% of our Ingka Group Country CEOs are women, we’re breaking gender and intellectual stereotypes every day, our colleagues bring the right values both to their homes and here at IKEA. This collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank to launch our new webinar series, ‘Prerna’, is our effort create a community that is as diverse as the world is, and as inclusive as the world should be.” As part of its ongoing efforts to champion gender equality, the company highlights that 50% of Ingka Group Country CEOs are women, showcasing company’s dedication to setting best industry standards when it comes to gender diversity and inclusion. Zarin Daruwala, Cluster CEO, India & South Asia Markets, Standard Chartered Bank said, “DE&I challenges homogeneity and biases, and creates an environment where all voices are heard and valued. I am pleased about the launch of Prerna – a DE&I collaboration between IKEA and SCB. I am confident both organizations will benefit from each other and there is a great opportunity for the broader teams to engage, learn and grow.” IKEA is committed to offering fair treatment at workplace along with providing equal opportunities – regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, or any other dimension of one’s identity.
Bangalore, March 2024 : The Ballari Institute of Technology and Management (BITM), formerly known as BEC, held its annual alumni meet, Punarmilana 2024, yesterday. The event was marked by the felicitation of renowned alumnus Siddharth Injeti, a former student of the esteemed institution and a name synonymous with success in the Indian entertainment industry. Injeti was also Part of Hindi Big boss Hosted by Salman Khan,He has directed 20+ ad films, Tv Series including Miss India,Miss supranational where KGF Girl Srinidhi Shetty was launched , Fashion shows like Amazon Fashion week and Webseries with Viacom18 Dinsep Plus Hotstar & Balaji telfilms(ALTT)
Siddharth injeti has served in different leadership capacities with Viacom 18 , Disney plus Hotstar Allu entertainment and ALTT balaji his illustrious career spans across diverse dimensions of the entertainment industry. As a series director, he has helmed over 300 episodes for renowned shows like Bigg Boss Telugu, Siddharth has left an indelible mark on the Telugu entertainment industry.
Siddharth Injeti says ”I want to Direct films in Telugu & Hindi, Create Content across pan India” Siddharth has orchestrated the release of 15+ web series across various platforms. From the noir-esque intrigue of ‘Bijli – Ek Rosy Dastan’ to the spine-chilling thrills of ‘Talab,’ and the light-hearted romantic comedy Honeymoon 911, his creations have garnered widespread acclaim. Injeti cites the works of iconic filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma as a source of inspiration, highlighting the enduring impact cinema can have on viewers.For him, a film truly begins in audience Mind when the end credits roll on the big screen—a sentiment that echoes through his own remarkable journey.
Siddharth’s creative genius extends beyond the director’s chair his work as a Show creator & Writer for acclaimed series such as “Talab” and “Ek rosy ki dastan – Bijli”. He has also ventured into production, producing the gripping shows different OTT platformsAs the former Core Team Member of PocketFM, a leading audio OTT platform, witnessed groundbreaking success, with milestones like 100 Million plays achieved under his guidance. Blockbuster audio series like Yeh Rista, Amarpali, Yakshini, and Insta Millionaire stand as testaments to his influence in the audio entertainment space.
Siddharth’s dream is to create pan-India films that resonate with diverse audiences. His multilingual upbringing—conversing fluently in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada—has equipped him to tell compelling stories that transcend boundaries.
Punarmilana 2024 promises to be a memorable event as they celebrate Siddharth Injeti’s achievements reconnect with fellow alumni, and ignite new aspirations. Siddharth Injeti’s presence will undoubtedly add a special touch to the occasion, serving as an inspiration to current students and alumni alike.
12ನೆಯ ಅಕ್ಕ ವಿಶ್ವ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನ ಇದೇ ವರ್ಷ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 30, 31 ಮತ್ತು ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 1ರಂದು ರಿಚ್ಚಂಡ್, ವರ್ಜೀನಿಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹೊರಗಡೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಅತಿ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಉತ್ಸವ ಈ ಬಾರಿಯ ‘ಅಕ್ಕ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನ’ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಲು ಹರ್ಷವೆನಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಅಮೇರಿಕದ ರಾಜಧಾನಿ ನಗರವಾದ ವಾಷಿಂಗ್ಟನ್ ಡಿ.ಸಿ’ಯಿಂದ ದಕ್ಷಿಣಾಭಿಮುಖವಾಗಿ ಸುಮಾರು 110 ಮೈಲು ದೂರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ, ವರ್ಜೀನಿಯಾ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ರಾಜಧಾನಿ ರಿಚ್ಚಂಡ್ ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ 12 ನೆಯ ಅಕ್ಕ ವಿಶ್ವ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಎರಡು ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೊಮ್ಮೆ ನಡೆಸುವ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನಕ್ಕೆ ಈ ಬಾರಿ ವಿಶ್ವದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಡೆಗಳಿಂದ ಸುಮಾರು ನಾಲ್ಕರಿಂದ ಐದು ಸಾವಿರ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಒಂದು ಸೂರಿನ ಕೆಳಗೆ ಬಂದು ಸೇರಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ವಿಶ್ವ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವನ್ನು ವಿಜೃಂಭಣೆಯಿಂದ ಆಚರಿಸಲು ಸಂಭ್ರಮದ ಸಿದ್ಧತೆಗಳು ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಿವೆ.
ಅಕ್ಕ ವಿಶ್ವ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಿಂದ ಮತ್ತು ಅಮೇರಿಕಾದ ಎಲ್ಲ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಿಂದ ಅನೇಕ ಗಣ್ಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಿದೆ. ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಮನರಂಜನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ವಿವಿಧ ರುಚಿಯಾದ ತಿಂಡಿ ಮತ್ತು ಊಟಗಳು., ವಿವಿಧ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಮೇಳ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಳಿಗೆಗಳು, ಕಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ವೇದಿಕೆಗಳು, ಮಹಿಳಾ ವೇದಿಕೆ, ಯುವ ವೇದಿಕೆ, ವಿದ್ಯಾ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳ ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಮಹಾಸಂಗಮ, ಅಕ್ಕ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ವಿವಿಧ ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ಕೂಟಗಳು, ಅಕ್ಕ ಐಡಲ್, Continuing Medical Education, ಪರಿಣಯ ವೇದಿಕೆ, ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ವೇದಿಕೆಗಳೇ ಮೊದಲಾದವು ನಮ್ಮ ಅಕ್ಕ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಈ ಬಾರಿಯ ಕೆಲವು ವಿಶೇಷ ಆಕರ್ಷಣೆಗಳು.
ತಮ್ಮನ್ನೂ, ತಮ್ಮ ಕುಟುಂಬವನ್ನೂ ಅತಿ ಅದ್ದೂರಿ ‘ಅಕ್ಕ’ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನಕ್ಕೆ ಗೌರವಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ಆಮಂತ್ರಣ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂದು ರವಿ ಬೋರೇಗೌಡ, ‘ಅಕ್ಕ’ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು,ಮಾದೇಶ ಬಸವರಾಜು, ‘ಅಕ್ಕ’ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ,ವತ್ಸ ರಾಮನಾಥನ್ ,ಕವಿತಾ ರಾಮಣ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಡಿ. ತಿಮ್ಮಪ್ಪ ನವರು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸುದರು..
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