ಸಾಧಕ/ಸಾಧಕಿಯರಿಗೆ ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ರಾಜ್ ರತ್ನ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಪುನೀತ್ ರತ್ನ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಾನ.

ಸಾಧಕ/ಸಾಧಕಿಯರಿಗೆ ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ರಾಜ್ ರತ್ನ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಪುನೀತ್ ರತ್ನ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಾನ.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್: ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಸ್ವರ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಎರಡನೇ ವರ್ಷದ ರಾಜ ಪುನೀತೋತ್ಸವ ಸಮಾರಂಭ, ರಾಜ್ ನಮನ, ಪುನೀತ್ ನಮನ ಸಂಗೀತ ಸಂಜೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಂಫೋನಿ ರಾಜ್ ರತ್ನ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಪುನೀತ್ ರತ್ನ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಾನ ಸಮಾರಂಭ ದಿನಾಂಕ 28ರಂದು ಭಾನುವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ 6 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಕಲಾಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ, ಇದರ ಕುರಿತು ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಸ್ವರ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಶಿವುರವರು ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದರು.

ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಶಿವು ರವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡಿಗೆ ಎರಡು ಆಮೂಲ್ಯ ವಜ್ರಗಳು ಮೇರುನಟ ಡಾ|| ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಪವರ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್ ರವರು ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಅಭಿನಯದಂತೆ ನಿಜ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಸಹ ಆದರ್ಶ ಪುರುಷರಂತೆ ಬದುಕಿ ಇಡೀ ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾದರಿಯಾದರು.

ಡಾ|| ರಾಜ್ ಮತ್ತು ಪುನೀತ್ ರವರ ಸವಿನೆನಪಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಸ್ವರ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನ ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಕಲಾಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೇ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 28ರಂದು ಸಂಜೆ 6 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ರಾಜ ಪುನೀತೋತ್ಸವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ರಾಜ ಪುನೀತೋತ್ಸವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಯನ್ನು ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರಾದ ಎಸ್.ಎ.ಚಿನ್ನೇಗೌಡ ಅವರು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಮಾಜಿ ವಿಧಾನಪರಿಷತ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾದ ಡಿ.ಎಂ.ಸಾಲಿ, ಯುವ ನಾಯಕ ನಟ ಯುವ ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, ಐಪಿಎಸ್ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಡಾ.ಬಿ.ಆರ್.ರವಿಕಾಂತೇಗೌಡ, ಲಹರಿ ಆಡಿಯೊ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಲಹರಿ ವೇಲು, ಅಖಿಲ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಡಾ॥ ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಎನ್‌.ಆರ್.ರಮೇಶ್, ಸೌಂಡ್ ಆಫ್ ಮ್ಯೂಸಿಕ್ ಮಾಲೀಕರಾದ ಗುರುರಾಜ್, ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಭಾರತ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಸಮನ್ವಯಕಾರರಾದ ಎಸ್.ಕೆ.ಅನಂತ ಮುಂತಾದವರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಾನ ಮಾಡಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಸಮಾಜದ ಹಲವಾರು ಗಣ್ಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಧಕರಿಗೆ ಸಿಂಫೋನಿ ರಾಜ್ ರತ್ನ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಿಂಫೋನಿ ಪುನೀತ್ ರತ್ನ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ನೀಡಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕರಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಹೇಳುತೈತೆ” ಸಮೂಹ ಗೀತ ಗಾಯನ.

ಸಿಂಪೋನಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ 100 ಗಾಯಕ, ಗಾಯಕಿಯರಿಂದ ಪುನೀತ್ ರವರ ಅಜರಾಮರ ಗೀತೆ “ಬೊಂಬೆ

ಡಾ| ರಾಜ್ ಮತ್ತು ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ರವರ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಭಿತ್ತಿ ಚಿತ್ರ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಶೇಷ ನೃತ್ಯಗಳು. ಪ್ರತಿರೂಪಗಳು ಎಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಡಾ|| ರಾಜ್ ನಮನ ಮತ್ತು ಪುನೀಶ್ ನಮನ ಸಂಗೀತ ರಸ ಸಂಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಡಿನ ಪ್ರಖ್ಯಾತ ಗಾಯಕ, ಗಾಯಕಿಯರಿಂದ ಗೀತ ಗಾಯನ ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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Sony BBC Earth Inspired Young Minds at Summer Movie Festival in Bangalore

Sony BBC, one of the most loved factual entertainment channels, has always been known for providing meaningful experiences to people. Building on its proposition, the channel has organised a *‘Summer Movie Festival’* in association with the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) across cities for school students. Providing access to a mix of content across science, wildlife, adventure and exploration, and manufacturing genres, the first leg of the festival concluded at Bangalore’s Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum.

Taking students on an enriching educational journey, the films created an atmosphere of awe and inspiration for school children across the city. The event began in Bangalore on April 16 and captivated over 350 students across three days. The titles showcased each day were ‘Inside The Factory’, ‘Frozen Planet II’, and ‘South Korea with Alexander Armstrong’ respectively. The content was specially curated to transform the way children perceive and engage with science, nature and culture.

‘Inside The Factory’ fuelled the curiosity of students as they were taken on a visual tour of the pencil factory in Germany. The students learned many things, right from how pencils are made to the reason they are hexagonal. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, ‘Frozen Planet II’, showcased peaks that create frozen habitats on Earth and the life that thrives in it. It is survival of the fittest as this region grapples with tough climatic conditions, struggle for food, and conditions such as avalanches and volcanic lakes. Whereas ‘South Korea with Alexander Armstrong’ depicted South Korea’s bustling downtown Seoul as Alexander visited Gangnam, the fabled district known for the popular ‘Gangnam Style’ video.

Throughout the event, students from various schools engaged in an educational adventure.

For more information, log onto http://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com

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Upholding Democracy: The Failure of the Election Commission of India to Enforce Constitutional Integrity

As custodians of democracy, it is imperative for institutions like the Election Commission of India (ECI) to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process, ensuring fair and transparent elections. However, regrettably, during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the ECI has failed to fulfill its constitutional duty, emerging as a mute spectator to multiple violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and Representation of the People Act (RPA). This lapse undermines the very foundation of our democratic principles and warrants immediate attention.

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), a set of guidelines issued by the ECI, serves as the cornerstone of free and fair elections, promoting a level playing field for all political parties. It prohibits activities that could unfairly influence voters or disturb the electoral environment. However, despite these clear directives, there have been numerous instances where political parties and candidates have brazenly flouted the MCC, indulging in activities such as hate speech, distribution of cash and gifts, and spreading misinformation.

Furthermore, the Representation of the People Act (RPA), which outlines the legal framework for elections in India, lays down stringent rules to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. Violations of this act, including bribery, undue influence, and corrupt practices, are grave offenses that strike at the heart of democracy. Yet, the ECI’s inaction in addressing these violations effectively undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in the electoral process.

The Law and Policy Research Institute (LAPRI) has taken cognizance of these violations and has filed 28 complaints with the Election Commission of India and various Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of different states. LAPRI remains committed to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and will continue to monitor and report violations of the MCC and RPA. We will keep a vigilant watch on all such infractions and will persist in filing complaints until the ECI wakes up and performs its duty.

Should the Election Commission of India fail to take appropriate action to address these violations, LAPRI is prepared to pursue legal recourse. We will not hesitate to seek redressal in the courts of law to uphold the constitutional principles of free and fair elections and to safeguard the democratic rights of all citizens.

In light of these concerns, we call upon the Election Commission of India to urgently review its enforcement mechanisms and take concrete steps to ensure the integrity of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. This includes swift and decisive action against those found guilty of violating the MCC and RPA, as well as strengthening preventive measures to deter future transgressions.

As citizens committed to the ideals of democracy, we demand nothing less than the strict adherence to constitutional principles and the preservation of the integrity of our electoral process. Anything short of this would be a betrayal of the trust reposed in the Election Commission of India and a grave disservice to the democratic aspirations of the Indian people, above mentioned statements were released at the press meet held at press club of Bengaluru.

B.T Venkatesh Murutza Ali Baig Zia Nomani Khizere alam were present in the press meet.

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ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯ ದುರಾಡಳಿತದಿಂದ ದೇಶ ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ, ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕವಾಗಿ, ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕವಾಗಿ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದಿದೆ. ಬಹುಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಮತ್ತು ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತರಿಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತ ಕಾನೂನು ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದಿಂದ ಮಾತ್ರ ಸಾಧ್ಯ

ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ನು ಡಾ. ಯೂನಾಸ್ (ಜೊನ್ಸ್) ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಮಾನವ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳ ವಿಭಾಗ, ರವರಿಂದ  ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪಿಸಿಲಾಯಿತು.

ಇಂದು ದೇಶದ ಚುಕ್ಕಾಣಿಯನ್ನು ಹಿಡಿಯುವ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗೆ ಒಂದು ದಿನ ಬಾಕಿ ಇದೆ.

ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಗ್ಯಾರಂಟಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಭಾರತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ ಖರ್ಗೆ, ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾಂಧಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸೋನಿಯಾ ಗಾಂಧಿ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ

1. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ವಿದ್ಯಾವಂತ ಯುವಕನಿಗೆ ಮೊದಲ ಉದ್ಯೋಗದ ಗ್ಯಾರಂಟಿ.

2. ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಬಂದಾಗಿನಿಂದ ರೈತರ ಸಾಲಮನ್ನಾ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ವಾಮಿನಾಥನ್ ಆಯೋಗದ ಸೂತ್ರದ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಎಮ್‌ಎಸ್‌ಪಿಗೆ ಕಾನೂನು ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನ.

3. ಜಾತಿಗಣತಿ, ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸಮಾನತೆ ಖಚಿತಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರವ್ಯಾಪಿ ಜನಗಣತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರತಿ ಸಮುದಾಯ ಪರಿಗಣನೆ.

4. ಪ್ರತಿ ಬಡ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಒಬ್ಬ ಮಹಿಳೆಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿವರ್ಷ 1 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂಪಾಯಿಗಳು.

5. ನರೇಗಾ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕನಿಷ್ಟ ವೇತನ ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ 400 ರೂಪಾಯಿಗಳು.

6. ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯ ದುರಾಡಳಿತದಿಂದ ದೇಶ ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ, ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕವಾಗಿ, ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕವಾಗಿ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದಿದೆ. ಬಹುಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಮತ್ತು ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತರಿಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತ ಕಾನೂನು ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದಿಂದ ಮಾತ್ರ ಸಾಧ್ಯ.

7. ಒಟ್ಟಾರೆ ಇಂದು ದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಲೆ ಏರಿಕೆ, ಕೋಮುದಳ್ಳುರಿ, ಸ್ತ್ರೀಯರಿಗೆ ಭದ್ರತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಣಿಪುರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ದುರಂತದ ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪಿಸಿದ ಡಾ. ಯೂನಾಸ್ (ಜೊನ್ಸ್) ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಮಾನವ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳ ವಿಭಾಗ, ರವರು ದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಮ್ಮದಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಕೋಮುಸೌಹಾರ್ದತೆ ನೆಲೆಸಲು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಅಮೂಲ್ಯವಾದ ಮತವನ್ನು ಕರುಣಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಯಿಟ್ಟರು.ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿ.ಕೆ. ರವಿಚಂದ್ರ,ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಕೋಆರ್ಡಿನೇಟರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಪಕ್ಷದ ಮುಖಂಡರುಗಳು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

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The First Edition of ‘Cue Sports Premier League’ to be held from 4th May 2024


Bengaluru, 24 April 2024:
Bowring Institute announced the first edition of Cue Sports Premier League (CSPL), a national-level Snooker tournament in the city today. The tournament will be held at the South Pavilion Snooker Arena, Bowring Institute, Bengaluru from 4th May to 10th May 2024. Noted champions including Padma Bhushan and 27-time World Billiards Champion, Pankaj Advani, and Arjuna Awardees including Aditya Mehla, Sourav Kothari, and National Women’s Champion Vidya Pillai will feature in the first edition of CSPL.

Embassy Group will be the title sponsor of the inaugural edition of Cue Sports Premier League. The organisers have also roped in Audi as a co-sponsor.

The tournament which will be played at one of the best Snooker Arena in the country at Bowring Institute will be telecasted live on the Club Liv app.

A total of 56 players including both international and national players from across the country will participate in the first edition of the Cue Sports Premier League. These players were selected via auction held in Bengaluru on 20th April 2024, by eight teams that will be competing in the first edition of CSPL 2024.

The eight teams competing in the league are named Lightning Legion, Cyclone Crusaders, Summer Tuskers, Hurricane Hawks, Thunderstorm Titans, Tornado Tigers, Whirlwind Warriors and Monsoon Mavericks.

Speaking on the idea behind CSPL, Pankaj Advani said, “The CSPL is a unique event which is aimed at integrating players of 3 different categories – National, State and Club levels. I’m delighted that Bowring Institute is hosting one of the most exciting snooker tournaments India will witness. As the conceptualiser, ambassador and player of CSPL, I’m looking forward to wearing several hats. I am certain that a championship of this magnitude will attract more players to cue sports and inspire the aspiring cueists to further improve their game.”.

Raghavindrra YR, Chairman Billiards and Snooker at Bowring Institute said, “CSPL is designed in such a way that the tournament will give the upcoming players a chance to showcase their skills at the highest level and compete with the best players in the country. We want to provide amateur players with the opportunity to learn, enjoy and succeed with the use of their minds and skills. The league has received a great response, and I am sure that the league will help to promote the sport further and more players will take up the sport professionally”.

The CSPL will be played in a league format where all the teams will play against each other once and the top 4 teams will play in the semi-finals and the final will be played on 10th May 2024. The matches will be played in a 7-frame format, with the first six frames having a mix of Singles and Doubles involving the National, State and Club Categories. The match format has the best National Players playing alongside the State and Club Players, allowing them to pass on their experience and knowledge. The league also introduces a one-of-a-kind shootout as the 7th frame of every match which brings added and new excitement to the game of Cue Sports.

The Bowring Institute South Pavilion features a state-of-the-art snooker arena that boasts of 7 snooker tables, with a seating capacity of 140+ with live streaming facilities for the matches. The league will be played on World Championship Star Xingpai and Rasson Tables.

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