BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Monday dismissed a plea from Prajwal Revanna who had sought a stay over his election as a member of Lok Sabha of Hassan parliamentary seat declared null and void by the Court.
It may be recalled here that the High Court of Karnataka declared the election of Prajwal Revanna as null and void on September 1 this year and five days back Prajwal Revanna sought stay from the High Court which came up for hearing on Monday.
Janata Dal Secular nominee Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda, was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party’s nominee A. Manju who was the nearest rival in the fray moved the High Court alleging corrupt practices by Prajwal and sought his disqualification. Quitting BJP, petitioner A. Manju joined JDS and was elected from Arkalgud Assembly seat in Hassan.
Another petition was also filed by Hassan based advocate Devaraje Gowda who also moved the High Court seeking disqualification of Prajwal Revanna accusing him of indulging in corrupt practices in the election.
Prajwal made the electoral debut in 2019 by contesting as JDS nominee for Hassan Lok Sabha seat and in the election his grandfather and former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda made way for him. Devegowda sacrificed Hassan Lok Sabha seat which he had presented for six terms. Prajwal Revanna won the seat with the help of Congress party but Gowda who contested from Tumakuru Lok Sabha seat was defeated by BJP’s G.S. Basavaraju.
Prajwal’s father H.D. Revanna is the incumbent MLA representing Holenarsipura Assembly seat and his elder brother Suraj is an MLA in Hassan. His mother Bhavani was once elected as a Zilla Panchayat member also in Hassan district.
Finds a use in logistics, surveillance and reconnaissance in difficult terrain and environment and can carry up to 200 kg and tug up to 600 kg
DC Correspondent
Hyderabad, Sept. 11
Hyderabad-based startup Arrobot developed an unmanned guided vehicle (UGV) for the armed forces. It finds a use in logistics, surveillance and reconnaissance in difficult terrain and environment and can carry up to 200 kg and tug up to 600 kg. It can be used for multiple functions with additional attachments.
Arrobot was established in April this year by city-based aerospace and defence manufacturer Raghu Vamsi Group and provider of autonomous solutions for manufacturing and supply chains Par East.
The startup has already received more than ten orders from MNC’s and Govt of India undertakings. “Arrobot plans to empower industries with the tools they need,” said company’s co-founder and chief executive officer Ravi Achanta. It has plans to hire more than 100 employees in one year.
"It is a proud moment that we stand among the select few companies in India that possess in-house expertise across all core manufacturing domains, enabling us to develop products in missile systems, electro optics, jet engines, drones, and more,” said Vamsi Vikas, managing director of Raghu Vamsi.
Raghu Vamsi manufactures parts and sub-assemblies for aerospace global OEMs like Boeing, GE Aviation, Rolls Royce, Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, Safran, Eaton and more. The group has developed solutions for autonomous material movement up to 5 tonne and aircraft push back for towing and tugging aircrafts.
Gururaj A Paniyadi
Mangaluru, Sept 11:
In a recent archaeological expedition at the Megalithic Dolmen site in Mudukonaje of Dakshina Kannada district, archeologist Prof T Murugeshi has made a remarkable discovery.
Eight distinct terracotta figures have been uncovered, marking the first such find in Dolmens from the Megalithic era, according to Prof T Murugeshi.
Situated near Moodbidri, Mudukonaje has long been a focal point of historical interest due to the discovery of a group of dolmens about four decades ago.
"This is the first instance of terracotta images being uncovered within Dolmens from the Megalithic era. These artifacts are estimated to predate 800 BC," Prof Murugeshi told Deccan Chronicle.
He further elaborated on the historical significance.
"Dr Pundikay Ganapayya Bhat originally discovered the Megalithic site in Mudukonaje in the 1980s. It was a sprawling complex, boasting about 19 dolmens scattered across the stony hillside. Unfortunately, only two remain intact, with recent disturbances affecting even these. It was within these structures that we stumbled upon the terracotta figures. One was housed within a dolmen, while the rest were located in another," he explained.
"Dolmens represent a type of burial site associated with Megalithic culture. Although they are relatively common throughout the country, this is the first instance of such terracotta artifacts being discovered within them. Among the eight figures unearthed, two depict cow bovine forms. Additionally, we found representations of a mother goddess, two peacocks, an equine figure, a hand believed to belong to a mother goddess and an unidentified object," he said.
Prof Murugeshi provided detailed descriptions of the cow bovine figures, noting, "One figure, standing at 9cm in height and 5cm in width, displays a distinctive bull's head atop a human body. Notably, it exudes a feminine structure, with two arms unfortunately damaged. The figure also features a prominent, elongated bun at the rear of the head, suggesting some form of headgear. The second cow bovine figure measures 7.5cm in height and 4cm in width, showcasing a bovine snout and an arch-like headgear. Intricately adorned appliques grace its neck and abdomen."
He also drew parallels between the cow bovine images and similar depictions found at a Megalithic site in Malampuzha, Kerala, as well as in ancient Egyptian iconography.
"In Kerala only one cow bovine image was found in an urn burial. But here we have found two such images in Dolmens. The discovery of these terracotta images promises to be a pivotal development in the study of the 'Daivaradhane' cult in Coastal Karnataka," he added.
Caption:
11-09-mgl-history-1: The terracotta images found in the dolmens.
11-09-mgl-history-2: The Cow bovine images.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTERS BANDH WITHDRAWN AFTER ASSURANCE IN BENGALURU
M B GIRISH
BENGALURU
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday categorically stated that the demands of members of Karnataka State Private Transport Owners Association to suitably compensate them cannot be met by the State Government.
But, Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy met the protesting Karnataka State Private Owners Association at Freedom Park and gave an assurance to look into their demands and flowing the assurance from the Minister, the Association of 32 unions, decided to withdraw their bandh call.
The members of Karnataka State Private Transport Owners Association held a bandh in Bengaluru city on Monday and there were disruptions in the services of taxis, maxi cabs, private buses and auto rickshaws demanding the State Government to suitably compensate for the financial losses they incur daily owing to the implementation of ‘Shakti’ scheme by the State Government to allow free travel for women in ordinary State run buses within the State. The other demands of the Association has been to ban bike taxis such as Rapido among others.
Meanwhile, auto-rickshaws and cabs remained off on Bengaluru city roads pressing for their demands and the Association members gathered at various parts of the city taking out rallies in support of their demands and the bandh call witnessed ugly scenes after a few auto-drivers took to manhandle those drivers defying the bandh call.
In some cases, defiant drivers were beaten black and blue by the protesting auto-drivers and a video clip showed that protesters attacked a passenger and a bike taxi rider over operating the bike taxi on the road. A couple of cases of damage to windshields of cars were reported from across the city.
Protesters also deflate tyres of several auto-rickshaws over defying the bandh call. A video clip posted on social networking sites showed an auto-rickshaw entering into an argument with the protesters when they deflated his vehicle’s tyres and another showed that protesters took to task a bike taxi rider.
An auto-driver who defied bandh call was scarscatically honoured by protesters and offered him a shawl and a turban. A protester hurled abusive words at him and also spit at him. The defying auto-driver later made a quick exit from the spot.
Trouble mounts for singer Sourin Bhatt as Odisha police serves lookout notice in sexual harassment case
AKSHAYA KUMAR SAHOO
BHUBANESWAR, SEPT. 11
Trouble mounted for emerging Bollywood and Ollywood playback singer Sourin Bhatt as the Odisha police, which is searching for him in a sexual harassment case, on Monday issued a lookout circular against him after not finding him at his residence in Kolkata.
The 42-year-old Sourin is an established playback singer in Bollywood and Odia film industry.
The police started the process to arrest the singer after the High Court of Orissa rejected the plea for extension of his anticipatory bail plea in a sexual harassment case.
“After the High Court vacated the interim protection it had granted to the signer earlier, we served notice on Sourin Bhatt to depose before the investigation officer (IO). Despite several notices, he has been avoiding his presence and is not cooperating with the IO," said Cuttack deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Pinak Mishra.
“A special team had gone to Kolkata and searched for him at his residence but the team had to return empty-handed. Subsequently, we have issued a lookout notice against him through the Crime Branch. Now, he can’t go outside the country,” Mishra added.
A woman on June 12 had accused the Ollywood singer of sexually harassing her and cheating her of lakhs of rupees. A resident of Cuttack city, the complainant reportedly works in a private bank. As per her allegations, she had come in contact with the singer in 2015.
Fearing arrest, the singer had filed the anticipatory bail petition in the High Court of Orissa. On August 1, the court had granted interim protection to the singer. The Court had also directed the playback singer to cooperate in the police investigation whenever required. On August 30, the HC had rejected extension of his anticipatory bail plea and asked him to appear before the police for investigation.
Earlier on June 22, a four-member team of police had visited Sourin’s house in Kolkata but had to return empty-handed after not finding the singer.
Photograph: Singer Sourin Bhatt
Chandy Oommen takes oath as MLA
DC CORRESPONDENT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, SEP 11
Former chief minister Oommen Chandy's son Chandy Oommen who registered a thumping victory in Puthuppally by-poll, took oath as MLA of Kerala assembly on Monday.
Prior to taking the oath, Chandy Oommen called on Speaker A N Shamsheer in his office.
Chandy Oommen won the Puthupally by-poll by a record margin of 37,719 votes against his rival Jacik C Thomas of the CPM-led LDF. The Putupally constituency was represented by his late father Oommen Chandy for 53 years without a break.
Inside Bharat Mandapam: G20 Summit venue where modernity meets Indian heritage
By Kunal Dutt
(Eds: With file pics)
New Delhi, Sep 11
Graceful sandstone pillars, ornamental panels inspired from traditional 'jaalis', richly embroidery carpets and Rajasthani style friezes on the oval core of the ceiling -- a piece of India resides inside the Bharat Mandapam where the G20 Summit was just hosted.
The newly built international convention and exhibition centre at Pragati Maidan is a state-of-the-art complex and presents a picture of modernity but art and traditions of the country are also reflected in its design and architecture.
The mandapam hosted the G20 Summit from September 9-10, but beyond limited visuals seen on television and the internet during the mega conclave, the internal features of the new landmark of Delhi remains a mystery for many as it is yet to be opened to the public.
The 'Summit Meeting Room' has all modern air-conditioning, acoustic and seating facilities but the heritage of India has been tastefully incorporated into its design.
Beneath the oval core of the ceiling of the summit room', are laid richly embroidery colourful carpets surrounding modern digital screen panels, and next to the round table area, a creamish-colour carpet bearing floral embellishments adorn the floor.
Sandstone, a common feature in old buildings of Delhi, from Shahjahanabad to the Raisina Hill complex, has been used in the pillars of the summit room, while ornamental panels inspired from traditional 'jaalis', present in Mughal-era buildings and monuments as well as in palaces in various parts of India, punctuate the walls of the cavernous room.
Behind each of these panels is another fabric-based panel adorned with motifs of traditional Indian embroidery style, adding to the elegance of the room.
Around the oval core of the ceiling, Rajasthani style friezes seen in palaces and havelis have been painted.
Right next to it is the 'Leaders' Lounge' where world leaders such as US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron, among others sat and relaxed in between meetings of the G20 Summit.
Potted Areca Palm plants and rich stocks of daises were added in the royal lounge just for the summit and millet-based snack and Indian coffee, among other items were on the menu for high tea arranged for them, said a source, who was part of the arrangements team.
Outside the 'Summit Meeting Room' and 'Leaders' Lounge' a huge hallway is currently hosting the 'Culture Corridor -- G20 Digital Museum' which was tailor-made just for the summit.
Huge wooden doors with leaf-style ornamental patterns on its outward side open into the hallway where rare and rich artefacts sourced from all G20 members nations and invited countries are currently displayed as part of the one-of-its-kind project.
“The world leaders experienced the hospitality and heritage of India as also its embrace of modernity and its technological prowess, particularly the growth of the digital public infrastructure of India,” G20 India Special Secretary Muktesh Pardesi told PTI.
Outside the two aesthetically appealing rooms, on the rich wooden panels facing the hallway are three giant canvases which celebrate the heritage of India with a contemporary touch.
According to a panel installed next to a canvas, the project is titled 'Incredible India' and draws from the style of miniature paintings of the country.
The central artworks depicts a “thriving city with a fort set in a beautiful landscape with angels of peace descending from the sky”.
The other two canvases portray the celebrations on the “arrival of monsoon winds that translate the land into a beautiful ecosystem”.
Many security personnel, other staff and some other authorised visitors were seen taking pictures inside the summit room, and also with the board 'Bharat' that was placed in front of India's chair during the G20 Summit.
Several others took selfies with flags and G20 backdrop in the summit room or the welcome backdrop that was used on Saturday morning when Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted various world leaders just before the summit got underway.
The welcome backdrop depicted the ancient Konark temple of Odisha with the G20 logo depicted on one side and the presidency's theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' -- One Earth. One Family. One Future' -- on the other side.
A level above where President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi had greeted them before the ceremonial dinner, the backdrop had depicted the ancient Nalanda university ruins in Bihar.
Yoga has been celebrated in a relief on a wall near the entry gate which was used by world leaders to enter the Bharat Mandapam building on Saturday morning.
In the corridor next to it, a small statue of Nataraja is placed, while the 27-foot tall Nataraja made with ancient lost wax technique used for Chlola bronzes, stands majestically in the verdant lawns, adding an artistic and divine touch.
PTI
