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Covid-19 Variants: No one can predict them coming down-Dr Virupaxi Ghodgeri

Dr Virupaxi Ghodgeri, a surgeon and German citizen with more than three decades of professional experience in Germany says that no one can predict as to when the adverse effect of Covid-19 variants is going to come down in the world.                                                                                Dr Virupaxi Ghodgeri No proper tests done: Dr Virupaxi Ghodgeri is on a vacation to his home town Belagavi in Karnataka and shared his view points on prevalence of the pandemic variants in European Union and the Western world. He also listed out the probable reasons for the pandemic variants still having an upper hand in some of the countries barring India-“Patients are not being tested the way it needs to be done. People with cold, flu and influenza need to undergo proper tests for checking spread of the pandemic variants”, he feels.   Variants may not be dangerous: His reminiscences about the health network system back home in Germany-“You will not get medicines at the phar

Niranjan Mukundan with 19 surgeries grabs 91 International Medals!

You may not believe it glancing at the headline. Interestingly what has been mentioned is neither fiction nor exaggeration of sorts but a plain fact that turns out to be too difficult to grapple with. This is the true story of Niranjan Mukundan, who has such amazing accomplishments to his credit. Born with Spina Bifida: Niranjan Mukundan had spina bifida and clubbed feet at the time of birth. Spina Bifida is a congenital defect of the spine. As part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone the condition is prone to frequent paralysis of the lower limbs. Meninges are the three membranes namely the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater that line the skull and vertebral canal and enclose the brain and spinal cord. 19 surgeries! As a result of such adverse challenging physical conditions, Niranjan Mukundan was compelled to undergo 19 surgeries right from birth as ongoing efforts and part of corrective surgeries. Thanks to Aqua Therapy: Thanks to one o

Gujarat Model Illusions, Myths, and Contradictions

There has been enough systematic and well-orchestrated hype over the much-repeated word Gujarat Model, across the country and more so at the time of any general elections. Just like there are professional big mouths tom-toming the oft-repeated cliche there is no dearth of dissenting voices against the same. But on the ground, it looks like there are no takers for such arguments. Image Source:  Elets News Network Only campaigners or baiters: A tour with journalist friends in the poll-bound industrious state and meeting a variety of people give rise to only two kinds of opinions. Either you hear a vociferous campaign favouring the double engine administration or others baiting both the dispensation. It looks like there is no space for a third or neutral voice. Unimaginable progress over the years: Dr Deepa Nadkarni, a general practitioner based out of Ankleshwar in Bharuch district recollects-“I came to Ankleshwar in 1995 to practice. Then I was carrying my infant kid and the house we en

Gujarat: Ruling BJP confident of returning for the Seventh consecutive term

Polling is on to 89 out of the total 182 constituencies for the Gujarat state Assembly while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) portrays an exuberant posture of returning back to the reins of power for a record consecutive Seventh tenure. The only change in the situation this time is that the Aam Adami Party (AAP) is also in the fray along with the traditional rivals BJP and Indian National Congress (INC). Image Source: INDIA TV South Gujarat, Saurashtra: South Gujarat comprising a large tract of tribal belt continues to remain a strong BJP bastion. However, the Saurashtra region which suffered a humiliating defeat in 17 constituencies due to the Patidar agitation led by Hardik Patel is headed for a show of strength. Hardik Patel, who had created ripples within the ruling regime during the last general elections has robed with saffron attire and is contesting on a BJP ticket making a turnaround in the electoral scenario. Hardik tipped to become a Minister: Hardik Patel, despite

Vidhi(Article) 370 highlights Kashmiri Pundits’ woes, miseries and plight

K.Shankar, Kannada Film Director has directed ‘Vidhi Article 370’ Kannada film slated to be released in December. Thanks to the revocation of Articles 370 and 35 A and the subsequent developments in this regard the film has attracted enough curiosity among the cine-goers. Probably after the epoch-making ‘Kashmiri Files’ hit the digital platforms and screens, ‘Vidhi Article 370’ seems to be the first regional language film made in the country on the developments in Kashmir.                                                                                          Image Source: Wikipedia   Before and aftermath of Article 370: K.Shankar, Director of the film asserts-“The developments in and around Jammu and Kashmir state before the revoking of Article 370 and subsequently have been taken into consideration for making this film. Likewise, the dedication, commitment, and valor of the Indian Army in safeguarding the motherland and combating terrorist activities including those of the separati

Veenadhari Institute's debut award 'Kaladhari' goes to Ms Nanditha Kannan

Veenadhari has taken a lot of initiatives to promote the cause of Music & Dance across the world. Kaladhari Award is instituted with main intention of motivating & encouraging upcoming & promising artists among younger lot in the field of Music & Dance.   Nanditha Kannan, a young & upcoming Carnatic Classical Vocalist from Chennai has been Chosen to receive the Kaladhari Award from Veenadhari for the year 2022. Thanks to Mrs.Anuradha Madhusudan. Ms.Nanditha Kannan  Nanditha Kannan is studying in her 12th grade at the Padma Seshadri Bhavan, but has come a long way in learning Carnatic classical music. Maybe, she is just in her teens from an age point of view. However, if, you happen to glance at her accomplishments so far perhaps you may have to rethink your opinion. Learning begins at the age of four: Nanditha Kannan’s grooming into Carnatic classical vocal music began at the tender age of four years. In fact, her initial vocal training began with her mother Laksh

Mrs Anuradha Madhusudan: An accomplished Carnatic Musician

Mrs Anuradha Madhusudan is an accomplished Carnatic classical Veena artist. With any number of accomplishments to her stride, she boasts multiple decades of rich experience in the field. Inception at the age of 11 years: In fact, her inception into the classical form of music began way back when she was merely 11 years old. Thanks to the professional training she was privileged enough to keep growing in leaps and bounds all along and continues to do so. Initial training from Bheema Rao: Her initial training began under the able guidance of Bheema Rao, a direct disciple of no less than a towering personality like Veene Sheshanna. Later her learning continued under Vidwan V.Anantharamu and Vidwan V.Srikantha Iyer. She has also been trained under legendaries like R.K Suryanarayan, violinist Emani Shankara Shastry and S. Seshagiri Rao, a renowned artiste with AIR, Bengaluru. A regular in well-known performances: Mrs Anuradha Madhusudan, over the years has become a sought-after Veena arti