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Jignesh Mevani, a former journalist turned activist, politician, Independent MLA and has evolved into an icon for Dalit youths, activists across the country. As of now, he is witnessing an uphill task in his reserved home constituency Vadgam in Banaskantha district which went to polls on Monday. The former Independent legislator is now an Indian National Congress (INC) candidate. Jignesh Mevani Former sympathizer turns BJP rival: Although Jignesh Mevani got elected as an Independent contestant in the 2017 general elections, he had blessings from the Congress party which supported his candidature by abstaining from fielding its candidate. The former Vadgam Congress MLA Manilal Vaghela was shifted to the neighbouring Idar constituency where he was defeated. However, this time the same Manilal Vaghela who had wholeheartedly extended support has now turned an opponent by being a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. He quit Congress in November 2021 and joined the BJP in April 2022. Anti

The Indian National Congress (INC), which has been continuously sulking election after election for the past 27 years has reasons to smile. This time as the top echelons of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the party in power is of the perception that the permanent opposition party is set to wrest more than 10-12 seats than its present strength of 60.                                                                            Image Source: Wikipedia   Congress to go upward: In fact, the Congress had won in 77 seats last time, but thanks to Operation Lotus, 17 of them just walked away into the ruling party for green pastures. Going by the popular mood and pre-poll surveys of many a media outlet and acceptance of none other than the BJP itself, Congress is said to be increasing its tally compared to the present strength. BJP hint increase of INC seats: BJP top leaders themselves confide that the Congress party looks like increasing its party strength in the state Assembly. A senior AICC

The entry of Aam Adami Party (AAP) headed by Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of New Delhi and AAP National Convener into the electoral politics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state Gujarat has raised the eyebrows of many a political onlooker more than the average voter. Although the party leaders publicly boast of unseating the 27years old BJP regime the real big dream of them is to garner at least six percent of the vote share to entitle themselves to a new national party. Image Source: ANI photo BJP and INC vote share intact so far: Interestingly in Gujarat, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in power for the last 27 years, and the Indian National Congress (INC), the opposition party for the same period of time continue to enjoy the same trends of the voter base. In 2017 Congress almost came close to corridors of power with 77 seats and 42 percent of the vote share. But, it remained uneven in comparison to its adversary BJP with 99 seats and 48 percent of votes. Questi

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

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 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 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

The renovation of the Assayed Abdullahi Madani Mosque in Thenka Ulipady village on the outskirts of Mangaluru, the coastal district headquarters in Karnataka has sparked a new controversy hitherto unheard of. An architectural design carvings on the walls found below the Juma Masjid is the new subject for public discussion in the communally sensitive coastal districts of Mangaluru, Udupi as well as the whole state. Going by the pictures that have been made viral, perhaps one need not become a historian, epigraphist or an archaeologist to conclude that the remains traced belong to a temple. Now these very findings have become a bone of contention between people of two different faiths trying to prove one another wrong. The case in this connection is making rounds in the local Mangaluru court and the Bengaluru high court. As of now the Mangaluru court has consented to hear the petition filed on behalf of the Vishwa Hindu Parishat to inspect the Assayed Abdullahi Madani mosque in the Thenk

Artist Mahadeva Shetty KC is holding an art exhibition ‘Varna Siri’ along with his artist wife Ms. Madhavi ML, and artist daughter Ms. Rachita M. Shetty at the Bengaluru Art Gallery of Yuva Patha in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. The 15 days exhibition began on the state formation day 01 November. Art, culture, and heritage: The exhibition on the eve of Rajyotsava celebrations is also coupled with the theme of highlighting the art, culture, and heritage of the state. Hence, Mahadeva Shetty KC presents paintings depicting ancient monuments while Ms. Madhavi ML exhibits are of fading leather puppets in a picturesque way. Ms. Rachita M. Shetty’s paintings are based on realistic antique pieces. Treat to the eyes: The paintings of Mahadeva Shetty KC are literally a visual treat. At times one gets confused as to whether they are paintings or photographs as the choice of colors enriches the quality of monumental structures. Paintings of leather puppets by Ms. Madhavi ML are a feast with primary colo

AlaMirap Nutrition is a Bengaluru-based nutritional company and according to founder and CEO Dr. Parimala Jaggesh, AlaMirap is amongst the pioneer companies in the world providing nutritional counseling based on your Blood Glucose Levels exclusively - G.L.A.M. diet - a copyrighted diet process. And if you ask what is AlaMirap, it's Dr. Parimala’s name in the reverse direction! The core belief in the name is anyone, at any age, can start reversing their way back to health and wellness. Dr. Parimala Jaggesh, an Architect, a homemaker turned Medical Transcriptionist turned Dietician and Nutritionist admits- “These days the term Diabetic Reversal has become commercial. It falsely leads us to believe that every single diabetic can reverse and become a non-diabetic. Of course, lifestyle changes and interventions can assist pre-diabetics and a percentage of type-2 diabetics to reverse their diabetes, but not everyone. Dr. Parimala Jaggesh Whereas, the term she would like to use is Diabet

Dr. MS Murthy recently presented an exhibition themed ‘Gandhi-75’ on the eve of 75th-year celebrations of Indian independence at the Karnataka Chitra Kala Parishat here drew applause from the art fraternity, connoisseur and the general public. A well-known art personality:  Dr. MS Murthy is a well-known name in the art circles, both in the state and country as well. He was the Chairman of the Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy from 2015-17. Apart from being a curator for art shows, he is also known in literary circles as an art critic and author. 75 paintings of Gandhi:  In the ‘Gandhi-75’ exhibition he presented, as the title itself suggests there were 75 paintings of several sizes right from miniature form and up to life-size ones. It also covered various moods, incidents, and reminiscences of the father of the nation. I believe in Gandhi's vision:  You may be rightly wondering why an exhibition of 75 paintings of Gandhi. It could be a coincidence on the eve of the 75th anniversary of