All India Motor Bike Rally by the Tibetan Youth Congress

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The Tibetan Youth Congress is organizing a bike rally starting from the Bum-la Pass at the Indo-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh on November 22, 2024. This rally will span 15,000 kilometres across more than 20 states in India. Throughout the rally, participants will engage with members of Parliament, members of the Legislative Assembly, Tibet support groups and news media, while also raising awareness among the Indian populace about the critical issues facing Tibet.

The primary objective of this rally is to expose the atrocities committed by the Chinese Communist Regime in Tibet and to oppose its illegitimate rule, which has persisted for over six decades. We aim to draw urgent international attention to the ongoing cultural genocide in Tibet, where China is implementing hard-line policies designed to systematically eradicate Tibetan culture and identity. These policies include the forced enrolment of Tibetan children into colonial-style boarding schools, restricting access to educational activities related to Tibetan culture, and imprisoning teachers and individuals who strive to preserve the Tibetan language. Additionally, the forced closure of Tibetan schools and monastic institutions poses a significant threat to the preservation of Tibetan culture, language, and spiritual heritage. This blatant violation of rights and freedoms serves as a stark reminder of the Chinese government’s relentless efforts to suppress Tibetan identity. Therefore, we call upon the Indian government, along with the international community and non- governmental organizations, to raise their voices in demanding that China put an end to this cultural genocide in Tibet.

For thousands of years, Tibet existed as an independent country, maintaining harmonious relationships with its neighbours through cultural and civilizational exchanges. However, following the unfortunate occupation of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China in 1959, the historically peaceful Indo-Tibet border was shattered. Driven by its expansionist policies, the Chinese Communist Regime has instigated infiltration into Indian territory, posing a direct threat to India’s border security and sovereignty. The developmental projects undertaken by China in the border regions exacerbate this threat. Therefore, we urge the Indian government to remain vigilant and cautious regarding China’s strategic development initiatives, as they may have far-reaching implications for regional security and stability. As we assert, “Tibet’s Independence is India’s Security.”

We call on the Indian government to adopt a resolution that supports the historical independent status of Tibet and recognizes the historical Indo-Tibet border.

In recent years, the Chinese communist government has intensified the exploitation of Tibet’s rich mineral resources under the guise of developmental projects, endangering the environment of the Tibetan Plateau and threatening the survival of historically significant sites and monasteries. The damming projects on the Drichu River and other rivers in Tibet will have devastating implications for the livelihoods of Tibetans and downstream countries. The massive damming initiatives and nuclear production, combined with the dumping of nuclear waste and reckless development policies, are wreaking havoc on Tibet’s environment, subsequently contributing to ecological imbalance worldwide. We urge attention from downstream countries regarding these developments on the Tibetan Plateau and call for action to curtail China’s reckless activities in Tibet.

Throughout this bike rally, we will be visiting Tibetan winter markets across India to promote awareness about the ongoing cultural genocide perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Regime in Tibet, as well as to emphasize the importance of unity against China.

Aims and Objectives:

1. We call upon the international community to exert pressure on China to cease its unlawful and ongoing actions aimed at erasing Tibetan culture, and to respect the rights of the Tibetan people to preserve the cultural heritage.

2. Thank the government and people of India for their solidarity, and advocate for the Indian government to adopt a resolution supporting the historical independent status of Tibet to ensure a long term security for India.

3. We urge the international community to protect Tibet’s environment and pressure China to halt its exploitation of Tibet’s natural resources, which is causing global ecological imbalance.

Shri Vishnu ji (BTSM)
Gonpo Dhundup TYC President
Tsering Chomphel -Join-secretay,
Tenzin Loden -RTYC President. Were present at the press meet held at press club of Bengaluru.

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ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ ಧರ್ಮಾಚಾರ ಸೇವಾಶ್ರಮದ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಗಣಪತಿ, ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪನಿಗೆ ಅಷ್ಟಾಭಿಷೇಕ, ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ ಲಕ್ಷಾರ್ಚನೆ ,ಪಡಿಪೂಜೆ ಮಹಾ ಮಂಗಳಾರತಿ

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ಶ್ರೀ ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಮಂಡಲೋತ್ಸವ
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ  ಚಾಮರಾಜಪೇಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ  ಮಂಡಲೋತ್ಸವದ  ಶುಭ ದಿನದಂದು ಶ್ರೀ ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ ಧರ್ಮಾಚಾರ ಸೇವಾಶ್ರಮದ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಗಣಪತಿ, ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪನಿಗೆ ಅಷ್ಟಾಭಿಷೇಕ, ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ ಲಕ್ಷಾರ್ಚನೆ ,ಪಡಿಪೂಜೆ ಮಹಾ ಮಂಗಳಾರತಿ ನೆರವೇರಿತು ನಂತರ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಭಕ್ತರಿಗೆ ಅನ್ನ ಸಂತರ್ಪಣೆ ನಡೆಯಿತು.  ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ  ಹಲವಾರು ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ ಭಕ್ತರು ಪೂಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡು ಶ್ರೀ ಧರ್ಮ ಶಾಸ್ತರ ಆಶೀರ್ವಾದ ಪಡೆದರು ಎಂದು  ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಚೇತನ್ ಗುರುಸ್ವಾಮಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು (ಸದಾಸ್ – ಸದಾ ಧರ್ಮಶಾಸ್ತಾನ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿ).

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ಜಯನಗರ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಧನುರ್ಮಾಸ” ದ್ವಾದಶಿ ಪ್ರಾತಃಕಾಲದ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪೂಜೆ

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“ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯ ಶ್ರೀಗಳಿಂದ ಧನುರ್ಮಾಸ ಪೂಜೆ” ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ  ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ ಮೂಲರಾಮಚಂದ್ರದೇವರ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ ಪೂಜೆ ಜಯನಗರ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ
‘ಧನುರ್ಮಾಸ” ದ್ವಾದಶಿ ಪ್ರಾತಃಕಾಲದ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪೂಜೆ, ಪರಮಪೂಜ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀ 1008 ಶ್ರೀ ಸುಬುಧೇಂದ್ರತೀರ್ಥ ಶ್ರೀಪಾದಂಗಳವರ ಅಮೃತ ಹಸ್ತದಿಂದ ನೆರವೇರಿತು ಹಾಗೂ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಬೃಂದಾವನಕ್ಕೆ ಶ್ರೀಗಳು ತಮ್ಮ ಅಮೃತ ಹಸ್ತದಿಂದ ಮಹಾಮಂಗಳಾರತಿಯನ್ನು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿದರು. ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ  ಶ್ರೀ ಮಠದ ಹಿರಿಯ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ಆರ್ ಕೆ ವಾದೀಂದ್ರಾಚಾರ್  ಹಾಗೂ ಭಕ್ತರು ಶಿಷ್ಯರು ಪೂಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಕ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು ಎಂದು ಪುರೋಹಿತರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ನಂದಕಿಶೋರ್ ಆಚಾರ್ಯರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು, ಇದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ  ನೂರಾರು ಭಕ್ತರು ಶ್ರೀಗಳಿಂದ ತೀರ್ಥ ಫಲ ಮಂತ್ರಾಕ್ಷತೆ ಪ್ರಸಾದ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ ಶ್ರೀಹರಿ ವಾಯು ಗುರುಗಳ ಅನುಗ್ರಹಕ್ಕೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾದರು.

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Foreign Accent Syndrome: 6 Major Causes and Symptoms

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Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru

Foreign Accent Syndrome or FAS refers to a rare and fascinating neurological condition in which a person’s speech unexpectedly switches to a different accent without any apparent reason, while having no history or family antecedent from the place of origin of the accent. For eg., an Indian suddenly speaking in a Spanish accent. While it may sound intriguing, FAS can be disorienting and deeply impactful for those affected. Therefore, identifying the causes and symptoms through professional diagnosis is crucial to ensure appropriate medical treatment
Below listed are six key causes and symptoms of Foreign Accent Syndrome.
Stroke – A stroke can cause damage to certain parts of the brain, such as areas responsible for speech production and language processing. Damage to these areas can affect a person’s pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation, making it sound as though the person has an accent from another country. Slurred or slowed speech, difficulty with the formation of words, and even weakness on one side of the body or drooping eyelids are common additional symptoms.
Traumatic Brain Injury – A severe head injury may cause disturbance in the neural pathways in the brain which coordinates speech and language. It may be a sudden alteration in word pronunciation, sometimes even changing the rhythm, stress, and tone. Other symptoms may include continuous failure in articulation of sentences, cognitive dysfunction, and even memory loss.
Neurological Disorders – Certain neurological disorders can affect parts of the brain controlling movement and speech. It may cause one’s speech to become slow, uneven, or carry an unusual intonation. This may also be accompanied by muscle weakness, tremors, or seizures, indicating the underlying neurological complexity.
Migraines – In some rare cases, severe migraines can also cause brief episodes of FAS. It happens because of the short periods of interference in the activity of the brain caused by a migraine attack. In such cases, especially if the migraine affects parts of the brain associated with language, there may be symptoms like changes in speech rhythm, tone, and clarity besides the general symptoms like intense headache, sensitivity to light, and nausea.
Psychological Factors – Some people with mental illnesses, especially serious psychological trauma or dissociative disorders, can also experience Foreign Accent Syndrome. In such cases, changes in speech are psychogenic, resulting from emotional distress or mental illness rather than physical damage to the brain. Common symptoms include abrupt changes in speech, usually accompanied by other signs of anxiety, depression, or even episodes of dissociation.
Developmental or Unknown Causes – In rare cases, FAS may begin during childhood or occur without any identifiable cause. Developmental speech disorders can also be the causative factor. Symptoms generally include regular changes in intonation, fluency problems, and inability to communicate which, if untreated, could continue into adulthood.

Foreign Accent Syndrome is one of the most striking examples of the intricate complexity and interconnection that characterizes the human brain. If you or anyone you know suddenly starts to speak in a foreign accent, it is essential to immediately seek medical attention. The earlier the cause is detected and treated, the easier it will be to cope with the symptoms and regain the quality of life lost. Understanding and raising awareness about this condition can help reduce the stigma and confusion experienced by those who have it.

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಶ್ರೀ ವಾಸವಿ ಕಾಂಡಿಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್’ ನ ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು.

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಬಸವನಗುಡಿ ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 27, 2024 ರಿಂದ ಜನವರಿ 5, 2025ರವರೆಗೆ ‘ಶ್ರೀ ವಾಸವಿ ಅವರೆಬೇಳೆ ಮೇಳ’ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಮಂದಿಗೆ ‘ಶ್ರೀ ವಾಸವಿ’ ಕಾಂಡಿಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್ ನ ಪರಿಚಯ ಇದ್ದೇ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ರುಚಿಕಟ್ಟು, ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟ ಮತ್ತು ತಾಜಾ ತಿಂಡಿ ತಿನಿಸುಗಳಿಗೇ ಹೆಸರು ವಾಸಿಯಾದ ವಾಸವಿ ಕಾಂಡಿಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್ ಕಳೆದ ಇಪ್ಪತ್ತನಾಲ್ಕು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ವಿನೂತನವಾದ ಸಾಹಸ- ಪ್ರಯೋಗವನ್ನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾ ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಅಮೋಘ ಯಶಸ್ಸು ಕಂಡಿದೆ.

ಅದೇನೆಂದರೆ ಕಳೆದ ಇಪ್ಪತ್ತನಾಲ್ಕು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸಜ್ಜನ್ ರಾವ್ ಸರ್ಕಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ವಾಸವಿ ಕಾಂಡಿಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್ನ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಅವರೇಕಾಯಿ ಮೇಳವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರೇಕಾಯಿಯಿಂದ ತಯಾರಾದ ಇಡ್ಲಿ, ದೋಸೆ, ಪಾಯಸ, ಚಕ್ಕುಲಿ, ನಿಪ್ಪಟ್ಟು, ಸಿಹಿ, ಖಾರ ಪದಾರ್ಥಗಳು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಸುಮಾರು ನೂರು ಬಗೆಯ ತಿಂಡಿ, ತಿನಿಸುಗಳು, ರುಚಿಕಟ್ಟಾದ ಖಾದ್ಯಗಳು ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ಲಭ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಬಹಗಳಷ್ಟು ಜನ ಈ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಅವರೇಕಾಯಿ ಮೇಳಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕಾತರಿಸುವಂತಾಗಿದೆ. ಬಸವನಗುಡಿ ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್ ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 27, 2024 ರಿಂದ ಜನವರಿ 5, 2025ರ ತನಕ ಈ ಅದ್ದೂರಿ ಮೇಳ ನಡೆಯಲಿದ್ದು, ಎಂದಿನಂತೆ ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 10ರಿಂದ 10ರ ತನಕ ಅಂಗಡಿ ತೆರೆದಿರುತ್ತದೆ. ಸಂಜೆ ತರಿಂದ ರಾತ್ರಿ 10ರ ತನಕ ಮಾತ್ರ ಕವಿಶೇಷ ಖಾದ್ಯಗಳಾದ ದೋಸೆ, ವಡೆ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿಗಳು ದೊರೆಯಲಿವ

ಮಾಗಡಿ ತಾಲೂಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ರೈತರು ಬೆಳೆದ ಅವರೇಕಾಯಿಯನ್ನು ‘ವಾಸವಿ ಕಾಂಡಿಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್’ ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಖರೀದಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಧ್ಯವರ್ತಿಗಳ ಪ್ರವೇಶವಿಲ್ಲದೇ, ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಗಾರರ ಮನೆಬಾಗಿಲಿಗೇ ಹೋಗಿ ಅವರೇಕಾಯಿ ಖರೀದಿಸುವುದರಿಂದ ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಗುವ ಲಾಭಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು. ಮೊತ್ತ ಕೈಸೇರುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದರಿಂದ ಕಷ್ಟಪಟ್ಟು ಅವರೇಕಾಯಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ರೈತಬಾಂದವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಶ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ತಕ್ಕ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲವನು, ಹೊಂದಿ ಸಂತೃಪ್ತರಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

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