GEETA SHANKAR: AN EXAMPLE OF LOVE, COMPASSION AND SELFLESS SERVICE TO THE SOCIETY

Geeta Shankar with an inmate of Omashram Old Age Care

BANGALORE: There are some people in our environment who exhibit an aura of energy and happiness. They attract other people like a magnet with their lively attitude towards life. One such lady who exhibits this rare aura is Geeta Shankar, founder of Omashram, an old age home in Bilekahalli near Bannerghetta Road in Bangalore.

“Geeta Shankar is a mother, sister, daughter and a friend to the inmates of the old age home,” says US Moinuddin, a well known Author, Environmentalist and Educationist who had recently visited Omashram and met some of the elderly men and women.

Every inmate of Omashram had a sad story to tell. But, Geeta Shankar’s love and concern for her ‘elderly children’ had filled their empty lives with a desire to live and enjoy their lives laughing, smiling and joking.

There is an air of liveliness when Geeta energetically walks from one room to another in the old age home. She entertains her ‘elderly children’ with her words. They laugh, joke, share their emotions and once again laugh heartily.

Omashram is a home to over 50 inmates in the age group of 55 to 95 years, all taken care of in the best possible manner.

“There are some people who gain eternal satisfaction in helping others. Beyond any doubt Geeta Shankar is one of them."
                       -US Moinuddin

  In our society there are a few 'unashamed' men and women who feel that their elder parents are a burden to them.  But, Geeta Shankar is a living example of love, compassion and selfless service to the society.

SAWANNA PRAKASHANA TO PUBLISH US MOINUDDIN'S GREAT THOUGHTS IN KANNADA

Bangalore: The Kannada translation of the #1 Bestseller Great Thoughts by US Moinuddin is to be released in May 2013 by renowned Kannada book publishers Sawanna Prakashana.  Great Thoughts was originally published by Prism in English. In this book Moinuddin has penned down hundreds of his thoughts which have mesmerized and helped the readers to enjoy  productive and successful lives.

US Moinuddin's Great Thoughts in Kannada

Proprietor of Sawanna Prakashana, S.H. Jameel said, “It is a fantastic book, which continues to inspire thousands of people. Now, the Kannada book lovers too can enjoy this wonderful book. Thanks to social networking sites like Facebook, we are getting phone calls every day inquiring about the book.”

 Well-known writer and journalist who was the Principal Correspondent in the Times of India Group, Nataraju.V has translated the book in Kannada. Nataraju said, “Great Thoughts is like a lightning in the dark which shows the world around otherwise hidden in the abyss. It is a fabulous book, which is rightly called Powerful and

S.H. Jameel, Proprietor of Sawanna Prakashana

Inspiring. Translating Great Thoughts was a challenging and enjoyable experience.”

Author of Great Thoughts, US Moinuddin said, “Sawanna Books are known for their creative and aggressive marketing skills.  Sometime ago I had met S.H. Jameel in his office.  Instantly, he said he will publish the book as he had already read the book in English many times.”

This is one powerful book which is expected to create a sensation in the market.

N. SYED UMAR SAHEB HONOURED POSTHUMOUSLY BY NOBLE INSTITUTIONS AND HIJS GROUP

 Dr. B.N.V Subrahmanya President Jyothi Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rasheeda Begum  wife of the late N. Syed Umar Saheb, Author, Educationist and Environmentalist US Moinuddin,  Noorunnisa MD of HIJS Group are seen in the picture

BANGALORE ( Friday):  Noble Institutions and HIJS Group honoured the late N. Syed Umar Saheb in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the community services, at Kuvempu Kalakshetra in the KIMS Hospital campus. On behalf of N.Syed Umar Saheb, his wife Rasheeda Begum received the award.

 Noorunnisa, the Managing Director of HIJS Group said, “We had plans to honour N.Syed Umar Saheb from the past two years. Sadly, it did not happen because of his poor health after which he passed away. His services to the people will be an inspiration for generations to follow.” 

Dr. B.N.V Subrahmanya and Rasheeda Begum

MJ Rakesh well-known for his act as “Professor Ulfat Sultan” in ‘Radio One 94.3 FM’ anchored the show and provided wholehearted entertainment to the audience in the fully packed auditorium.

Dr. K. Seshagiri Rao KAS Panel Member and Founder Mahatma Institutions, Prof. R.V. Prabhakar Dean Vijaya and BHS Institutions, Athar Parvez CEO and Founder HIJS Group were also present in the event.

RAVI BETTAMPADY ALL SET TO BECOME A MEDIA ICON

Banashankari News Launched in great style in the Banashankari BDA Park

Bangalore (MT NEWS) :  Banashankari News, a weekly Kannada newspaper was recently launched in the Banashankari BDA Park.

Ravi Bettaampady (centre), the editor of Banashankari News

The newspaper launch attracted politicians, authors, media professionals, film editors, chorographers and people from various walks of life.                                     

Well known journalist and editor of Banashankari News Ravi Bettampady said, “We intent to provide news to the common man which gets neglected in daily newspapers. We have already come out with weekly newspapers in eight localities and very soon we will be launching more newspapers in other areas of Bangalore.”

The organized young and energetic team of Banashankari News interacted with the people in the park and distributed free copies of the newspaper. Looks like Ravi Bettampady and his team are all set to dominate the media circuit.

CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK IN UMAR BAGH LAYOUT, BANGALORE SOUTH

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka R. Ashok, BBMP Corporator AH Basavaraj, Author, Educationist and Environmentalist US Moinuddin, Kaleemulla Shariff and others

 Bangalore (Sunday) 2-12-2012: A guddali pooja (Ground Breaking Ceremony) was organized for the construction and development of a park in Umar Bagh Layout, in South Bangalore under the aegis of Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka R.Ashok.  After the ceremony R.Ashok promised to reconstruct the collapsed compound wall of Jamia Masjid Campus,  Ilyasnagar, which also houses a Government Urdu school and an ITI.  BBMP Corporator of Banashankari ward 180, Basavaraj who is actively involved in the developments in Umar Bagh and parts of Ilyasnagar layout said, “It is a very satisfying feeling when every nook and corner of my ward develops, the residents of the areas have been very cooperative. With the support and participation of the residents, our city can be made more beautiful.”

Author, Educationist and Environmentalist US Moinuddin who had participated in the ceremony said, “We have seen tremendous developments in Umar Bagh and Ilyasnagar during the term of AH Basavaraj as the corporator. The residents of these areas are very content and happy.  We require more of such politicians who exhibit enthusiasm to serve the public.” Estimates were made by the engineers of the BBMP to concrete the open area of the Mosque campus and also construct a permanent stage for the Urdu school.

Secretary of Jamia Masjid Syed Naseeruddin,  Umar Bagh Welfare association secretary Kaleemulla Shariff, Head Mistress of the Government Urdu Model School Sirajunnissa, Abdul Subhan, Social server Mico Krishnappa, BJP Leader Manju, Venkatesh,  and others were also present in the event which attracted a large number of people.

SREESHA BELAKVAADI'S SHOONYA A MUST READ

                                   

SREESHA BELAKVAADI GENERATING THOUGHTS FOR "SHOONYA"

 Sreesha Belakvaadi is born and brought up in Bangalore.  Even though by profession Sreesha works in the field of Information Technology, his deep interests in the spiritual and occult realm led him to author this book.  Writing short stories, scripting movies and penning articles are some of his other writing interests.  The Quest for Truth was intrinsic right from when he was a school boy, recalls the author.  Books, debates with like minded and meditation are some of those pebbles that accentuated his spiritual journey.

Sreesha is an advanced Reiki practitioner; he also engages in Vipassana and Kundalini meditations.  Sreesha believes that Godliness is an endless odyssey of becoming aware of our Egos and moving with the flow of life.

 Married to Shanthi, Sreesha has a daughter Pramiti whom he considers his best friend and philosopher.
  

Through this book, Sreesha’s attempt is to reach the common man in some of the esoteric concepts that have always baffled mankind.  Sreesha message to the reader is short: be content with what life has to offer, reduce expectations, wonder at the way life unfolds every moment and move with the flow of life-force-energy; so called Godliness can only embrace a man of this path!

 About the book

 Shoonya is a book that expresses the inner you.  The book is an odyssey of the very bioscope of your being, of your personality, of your individuality, of your very existence.  Encompassing the language of simplicity, Shoonya touches chords of metaphysical aspects, psychology, mysticism and the esoteric – cherishing the hunger of both the common mass hand that of the intellectual.  The book will throw you out of your common thoughts and make you stand naked infront of existence – erasing all the masks, hypocrisies and beliefs. To unwind, to become a nobody, to become a nothingness, to penetrate to your core, to just be yourself – that is the ulterior motive of Shoonya.  Enjoy the read!

GHOSTS, COLOURS AND BOUQUETS IN MAGNIFEST 2012

GHOSTS IN MAGNIFIQUE ENGLISH SCHOOL

Bangalore: Like every year this year too Magnifest 2012 in Magnifique English School was a visual treat. The students enthralled the visitors with their artistic creativity; the Ikebana flower arrangements caught the attention of every eye. Fashion show by the students of Nursery section and Innovative designs made with the use of colours by the Primary and High School students in Rangoli made the onlookers gasp in admiration.

  The participants in the singing event were named Magnifique Idols; they enthralled the audience with popular Hindi and Kannada hits. The Magnifique laughter challenge which involved mimicry, mono acting and jokes kept the audience asking for more.

ZAHIDA, THE ENGLISH TEACHER WHO CREATED THE SCARY HOUSE WITH HER GHOSTS

The event that really caught everybody’s attention was the Scary House. “People love to get scared and that is what we did, the sound effects, the scary costumes and the environment created made people to scream and run out of the room.” said Zahida, the English teacher who directed the concept of Scary House.

FAST FOOD STALLS IN MAGNIFEST.... DELICIOUS

Managing Trustee of Magnifique Group of Educational Institutions Zulfi Moin who had organized Magnifest said, “School festivals are great opportunities for students to overcome their fears and display their talents in public. Hence every student should be encouraged to participate in such events.”

The food stalls served noodles, sandwiches, pizzas, traditional Hyderabadi haleem, chats and soft drinks. Magnifest 2012 was one entertaining fest which the students, staff and the visitors will never forget.