Kerala Government has appointed senior IAS officer A P M Mohammed Hanish as Nodal Officer for the matches likely to beld in Kochi during the 2017 FIFA under-17 world cup football.
The appointment is as per FIFA’s direction, a Kerala Football Association press release said.
The official has also been entrusted with overseeing the infrastructure and development of soccer in the run up to hosting the event.
Hanish is the Kerala Roads and Bridges Managing Director.
source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> PTI Stories> National> News / Press Trust of India / Kochi – July 01st, 2014
Scholarships distributed the Carnatic Family Association (CFA) founded by the Nawabs of the Carnatic, distributed the annual educational scholarships to deserving students of the Carnatic Family, at its general body meeting held at Amir Mahal.
The Association distributed scholarships to 92 school students and college students, ranging up to `10,000, for different courses.
The Prince Of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, is the head of the Carnatic Family and patron-in-chief of CFA. A large number of members from the Carnatic Family attended the function.
The Association also organises socio-cultural activities to promote communal harmony and national integration and also celebrates major religious festivals. It also conducts games and sports for its members periodically.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Chennai / by Express News Service / June 16th, 2014
Anuradha Sriram will host a radio show on the Mozart of Madras
Singer Anuradha Sriram has taken on a new role – she’ll be hosting a radio show titled Rahman Ungaludan. As the name suggests, it will talk about everything about the Mozart of Madras – tales and trivia about the man of few words.
For the singer, who perhaps kick-started the idea of reality music shows in television when she hosted shows way back in 1996, it is a challenge and something to cherish at the same time. “Radio is a different ballgame but the fact that I’ll be speaking about a person who has been a mentor to me makes it exciting,” she says. Anuradha first sang for Rahman for Mani Ratnam’s Bombay; it was not a full-fledged song but a few notes that she hummed. “He told me then that my voice was divine,” she says, “With Rahman, there’s always space to improvise and experiment. He lets you be who you are. Perhaps that’s why the output is always good – from then to now.”
It will be a learning experience for her, she hopes. “As a singer and a person interested in music, it’s fascinating to see how great minds work. I hope to track Rahman’s journey in music…and learn from it.”
‘Anbendra Mazhaiyile’, one of her songs for Rahman, remains fresh in the memory of the classically-inclined. “He wanted me to sing that particular song because he felt I evoked divinity in listeners,” recalls the singer, who later also branched into singing fast-paced kuthu songs like ‘Malai Malai’ (Chocolate) and ‘O Podu’ (Gemini).
Few people know that ARR has a sense of humour too – the singer recalls how he used to call her ‘Gnanapazham’. “He was very interested in classical music and used to discuss ragas extensively. I will talk about those sessions in the show and try to provide a perspective of the composer that only a few people know,” says Anuradha, who also ventured into music composing when she, along with husband Sriram Parasuram, worked on Five Star.
Starting tonight, Rahman Ungaludan will play every Monday to Friday at 9 p.m. on 92.7 BIG FM.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> MetroPlus / by Srinivasa Ramanujam / Chennai – June 15th, 2014
Laurent Fabius, the French Foreign Minister, conferred France’s highest award – Knight of the Legion of Honour – on Shah Rukh Khan. Kind Khan won this award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cultural diversity across the world and his contribution to, not just world cinema, but also to the society in total.
“There are different moments in life that make you feel that you are on the right track and this is one such moment. I am truly humbled to receive this honour,” saidShah Rukh, thanking French President Francois Hollande and Foreign Minister Fabius for finding him “fitting for this honour”. “I am a part of the Indian film fraternity and it makes me feel proud to be recognized for the field I am most passionate about. This honour has further motivated to take Indian cinema to the next level of acceptance, love and glory. And thank you France for being so loving and appreciative of Indian films, it’s extremely encouraging,” he said.
The Legion of Honour was created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. It is the highest award given by France for outstanding service to the country, regardless of the nationality of the recipients.
source: http://www.bollywoodlife.com / BollywoodLife.com / Home> Shah Rukh Khan / by Prateek Sur / Wednesday – July 02nd, 2014
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali has decided to keep Braille Quran in Makkah Masjid for blind Muslims as a gift of Ramadan. Mohammed Mukarram and Imtyaz of Hyderabad brought Braille Quran from Kuwait and presented it to deputy chief minister so that it is kept in any centrally located masjid of the city.
Mr. Mahmood Ali has decided to keep it in the historical Makkah Masjid to provide the opportunity to the blinds to recite it. TRS Malakpet in charge Mohammed Azam Ali Khurram, who is the son of deputy chief minister, will hand over the Quran to Imam of Makkah Masjid after Zohr prayers on Monday.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat News / Home> Hyderabad / Monday – June 30th, 2014
Khursheed Hussain with his Guinness World Records certificate (Photo: DC/File)
Hyderabad:
Khursheed Hussain, a Guinness World Record holder in typing, has now set the world record in typing using his nose. The record for ‘nose-typing’ was earlier held by a girl from Dubai.
He is the first one from India to hold two Guinness World Records. “I had to struggle a lot to get this for the country. I had to undergo regular mental and fitness training. And I practised for about eight hours a day for six months,” said Mr Hussain.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / DC Correspondent / June 25th, 2014
