Events Covered and Reviews
Speech by Dr. R. V. G. Menon at KSC Abu Dhabi
Speech by Dr. R. V. G. Menon at KSC Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi 16 Nov 2008: At 9.00pm today, Dr. R.V.G. Menon, Scientist, and former president of Kerala Sashtra Shahithya Parithad speaks on ‘CIVIL NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH USA – Political and Economic Impact including slowing World economy.
Classical Music Concert by Sri Sankaran Namboothiri at KSC Abu Dhabi
Classical Music Concert by Sri Sankaran Namboothiri at KSC Abu Dhabi
Sri Sankaran Namboothiri, a well renowned child prodigy, started learning music at the age of 10 under the tutelage of Sri C S Narayanan Namboothiri and thereafter pursued his learning under stalwarts like Sri T V Gopalakrishnan, Professor Sri Mavelikkara R Prabhakara Verma and Palakkad Sri V Narayana Swamy.
Recognised at the youngest A Grade Artist, Sri Sankaran Namboothiri started performing concerts at a very young age of 11 and by the year 13 he had already started taking the famous sabhas by storm.
He received junior fellowship and the senior fellowship from the Government of India for his musical career.
He has been the recipient of many honours and titles including the Yuva Kala Bharathi from Bharat Kalachar, Chennai and Gananrutha Surabhi by Sree Vidya Peetam, Kallidaikurichi, Tirunelveli.
Sri Sankaran Namboodiri has performed in all the major sabhas of India and has also performed concerts in the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, etc…. He has to his credit several cassettes and CDs released by HMV, Sangeetha, AVM, etc. He is also enlightening music lovers and music aspirants through the popular television programme “Nadopasana” aired from Jeevan TV.
Sri Sankaran Namboodiri is involved in the treatment of patients by music therapy in various hospitals in India.
November 14th – Children’s Day
November 14th – Children’s Day
In India, Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14. This date marks the birth anniversary of independent India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as he was very fond of children. Children’s day is celebrated on this day in recognition of his lifelong passion and work for children.
Children’s day was first celebrated worldwide in October, 1953, under the sponsorship of International Union for Child Welfare, Geneva. The idea of Universal Children’s Day was mooted by late Shri V.K. Krishna Menon and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954. 20 November is Universal Children’s Day. First proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1954, it was established to encourage all countries to institute a day, firstly to promote mutual exchange and understanding among children and secondly to initiate action to benefit and promote the welfare of the world’s children. 20 November is the anniversary of the day when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959. The Convention on the Rights of the Child was then signed on the same day in 1989, which has since been ratified by 191 states.
from WIKEPEDIA
KPS Star Singer 2008 – an opportunity for children with Musical talents
KPS Star Singer 2008 – an opportunity for children with Musical talents
Keralotsav 2008 at Kerala Social Centre Abu Dhabi
Keralotsav 2008 at Kerala Social Centre Abu Dhabi
Oldest Member of KSC Abu Dhabi Mr. James Gomez speaking during the Members night held at KSC.
Orkkuka Vallappozhum a SOHANLAL film
Orkkuka Vallappozhum a SOHANLAL film
Releasing soon…….ORKKUKA VALLAPPOZHUM.
A song promo from the movie.
music M.JAYACHANDRAN singer M.JAYACHANDRAN lyrics P.BHASKARAN cinematography M.J.RADHAKRISHNAN audio SATYAM conceived and directed by SOHANLAL produced by GOD’S OWN MOVIZ
Read-a-Thon Hit with Students
Read-a-Thon Hit with Students
Staff Reporter KHALEEJ TIMES 4 November 2008
DUBAI – Local schools have signed up over a 100,000 students for the Million Book Challenge.
The focus over the next two weeks is to get kids in Dubai to read the books as part of the Dubai Cares Read-a-thon, two days after the Million Book Challenge was officially launched in Dubai.
The daunting challenge will see students go through one million books in two weeks. The event is part of the Dubai Cares 2008 campaign.
Students can read books in any language from the school libraries, from home or even purchase new books.
For each book read, Dubai Cares will buy a new book and donate it to children in need around the world.
The Read-a-thon, focusing on students aged between three and 14, began at noon on Oct 30 and will end at noon on Nov 16. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, on Monday, announced its support of Dubai Cares One Million Book Challenge, pledging 100,000 books to children in need across the Arab world. The books donated by the foundation will cover a wide range of subjects, including international literary classics that will be presented in a simplified and attractive manner.
Several titles will be translated from various languages including English, French, Italian, and Swedish.
“The Million Book Challenge is a fine example to the world about how to think big and how a global city should practise global citizenship.”
Dr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Education, noted that when the Dubai Cares project was launched by Shaikh Mohammed, it was intended to educate a million children.
Celebration of software freedom
Celebration of software freedom
Express News Service First Published : 03 Nov 2008 KOCHI:
IT’S going to be the biggest celebration of software freedom in the state. In an effort to spread awareness about free software and related issues the Cochin University of Science and Technology, IT@School Project of the Government of Kerala, Appropriate Technology Promotion Society Ernakulam and Open Software Solutions Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd, Kochi are together organising a `National Conference on Free Software’ on the Cusat campus on November 15 and 16.
The seminar, with the motto `Free Software, Free Knowledge and Free Humanity’ will be inaugurated by Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan.
A series of initiatives including workshops, seminars on various topics and exhibitions will be held during the national conference. The workshops, mainly concentrating on Linux installation, local language computing, statistical analysis tools, open ERP and GNU/Linux servers, are being organised by IT experts Navaneeth, Srikrishnan Sundarajan and P Somanathan.
Teachers, IT students, software developers, service providers, users, industries, free launch professionals and educational institutions are expected to take part in these workshops.
AMRITA TV RAGA RATNAM YUVA competition – register immediately
AMRITA TV RAGA RATNAM YUVA competition – register immediately
Carnatic Music Talent Hunt :16-21 age group
Inviting Entries : Last Date – 10 Nov.2008
Many of you still cherish fond memories of Raga Ratnam Junior,the carnatic music talent hunt for children in the 10-15 age group
And now as a sequel, Amrita TV launches a show for the youth in the 16-21 age group, Raga Ratnam Yuva
So if you have a song on your lips and stars in your eyes and wish to be considered for this special reality show, the good news is that Amrita TV has called for entries for Raga Ratnam Yuva
Here is an opportunity to be in the company of some of the greatest musicians of our time and learn from them.
Here is your chance to showcase your talent to millions across the globe
Register immediately !
How to Register
Amrita TV plans to hold preliminary auditions at Bangalore, Chennai, Thrissur and Trivandrum
You can register by sending an SMS indicating your preferred audition location
Thiruvananthapuram : RRY TVM YOUR NAME
Thrissur : RRY TCR YOUR NAME
Chennai : RRY CHN YOUR NAME
Bangalore : RRY BGR YOUR NAME
.SMS Numbers
Depending on your service provider, select the appropriate sms number for
“Raga Ratnam Yuva “
Airtel, Idea, Vodafone – 54050
BSNL, Reliance, Tata – 5600650
All Mobiles Outside Kerala – 5600650
Bahrain (Batelco) – 92375
Bahrain (MTC) – 77329
Kuwait (MTC) – 98839
Oman (Mobile) – 90323
Oman (Nawras) – 90618
Qatar (Qtel) – 2731
Saudi Arabia (Mobily) – 6714
UAE (Etisalat) – 6053
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