WEDNESDAY Digest Vol IV Issue XIX | 23rd Jan to 5th Feb 2013 | Bangalore North East Edition | Complimentary
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Religious / Cultural Events 'Pushpa Abhisheka' at HBR Layout this Sunday… For more, call: 2543 7177 / 99721 44992
ISKCON Sri Narasimha Giridhari mandir, HBR Layout has organized a Sri Krsna Pushpa Abhisheka on Sunday, 27th Jan 2013 from 11.00 am onwards. The highlights are Pushpa Alankar, Vastra, Children Dance and a grand feast. Devotees may participat in this FREE event. For more, call: 94835 24433
Feast at 'Holy Ghost Church' this Sunday… Holy Ghost Church, Richards Town is organizing a 'Feast of our Mother of perpetual Help' this Sunday, 27th Jan 2013 at Church premises from early morning onwards. A Solemn Procession to the Seminary Grounds begins at 5.00 pm followed by Novena devotions in all 3 languages concluding with Benediction 2. Also a FREE seminar on '7 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples' conducted by Anand Pillai is slated on Saturday, 26th Jan 2013 from 8.30 am onwards at Mt. College Auditorium. Those interested to participate, may call 2547 0499 for further details.
'Pravachana on Indian Values' at Kalyan Nagar… A special pravachana on Indian Values by Sri Sri Prakashandendra Saraswati of Adhyathma Prakasha Karyalaya is on at Sri Shakthi Kalyana Mahaganapathi Temple, 9th Main, HRBR 1st Block daily at 6.45 pm until Saturday, 26th Jan 2013. For more, call: 99012 17968
'Hatha Yoga' training at Banaswadi… Indian Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy will be conducting training sessions on Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga and more at Mukunda Public School, Subbayanapalya, Banaswadi Main Road (Opp: Syndicate Bank) from 1st Feb 2013 onwards. There is FREE demo class on 31st Jan 2013 from 6.00 pm onwards. Those interested to participate may call Mahesh on 95353 77795
'Bible Study Series' at Kothanur from Saturday… The Crossroad Church (SAIACS) Dodda Gubbi Cross, Kothanur will begin 'Bible Study Series' on 'Marriage' from Saturday, 26th Jan 2013 at 5.30 pm at the Church premises. The topics will be Biblical design of marriage, Theological symbols in marriage, Questions of wise conduct, Purity and Submission. Those interested to participate may call 94835 19964 for more
Neighborhood Events 'Golden Carnival' at Hennur this Saturday… Golden Palms Apartment Owners Association (GPAOA) is hosting its 3rd Annual Day Celebration 2013 this Saturday, 26th Jan 2013 at its' premises in K Narayanapura, Hennur Main Road. Fun games, food courts, Kids show, Fashion Show and many more would be the highlights of this event. The carnival commences from 6.00 am onwards. To participate, call Sangeetha on 98451 74288 / 23688415
'Republic Day Fete' at OMBR this Saturday… My Apple School is organizing an 'R Day fete' for kids at it's' premises in OMBR Layout (1st A Main, near CMR Law College) on Saturday, 26th Jan 2013. Various fun-filled activities will be the highlight of this one-day event with loads of prizes to be won. To register, call: 76765 33380 / 4146 3380
Mega Food & Wine Festival this weekend… Mevu 2013, a mega food and wine festival is on at Damaodaran Road, Sahakar Nagar grounds (near Hebbal Flyover) from 24th to 28th Jan 2013 (Thu to Mon) Mevu, a blend of desi Veg and Non-veg dishes with wine from different parts of the country will be on fare during this mega-fest. There is also a special entertainment zone with desi fun games. For more, call: 99805 44889 / 99000 00727 or visit www.mevu.in
Talk on Film-making at Jai Bharath Nagar… Bangalore Film Society (Thyagaraj Layout, Jai Bharath Nagar) has organized an introductory talk on Film-making on Sunday, 27th Jan 2013 at its premises. FTII alumnus, Manjushree Abhinav will be talking about Scriptwriting and Film making. This FREE event commences from 11.00 am onwards. To register, call: 99451 92862
Mech. and Civil design Seminar this Saturday...
Bombay Jayashree – Live-in concert this Sunday… Popular singer, Bombay Jayashree who has been nominated for Oscars in the 'Best Original Song' category for the Pi lullaby in Ang Lee's Life of Pi will be presenting 'The journey of a Raga' LIVE at the Jazz Theater (Windmills Craftworks, Road No.5, EPIP Zone, Whitefield) this Sunday, 27th Jan 2013 from 11.30 am onwards. For tickets, call: 90087 08020
CADD CENTRE @ Hennur Cross is conducting a FREE seminar on Mechanical & Civil Design this Saturday, 26th Jan 2013 from 10.00 am onwards for students and professionals interested in taking up design as their career. This seminar will focus on introduction to design and discuss career prospects and opportunities. To register, call: Ph: 6547 6211 | 94809 76211
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Health Dr. Sudha Krishnamurthy, MD (Ob & Gyn) of Rithani Clinic, Jai Bharath Nagar outlines the need for WOMEN to know about PCOS and highlights various measures to control this common syndrome…
PCOS - Why and what should I know? Why should a woman know more about her diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) ? It's not just because it occurs so commonly but because women can manage their symptoms by healthy lifestyle. More than medical intervention, lifestyle changes has a greater impact! Also many being diagnosed during adolescence and early twenties, knowing about PCOS and adapting healthy lifestyle will definitely reduce long term complications. What are polycystic ovaries? Polycystic ovaries are slightly larger than normal ovaries and have twice the number of follicles (small cysts). Polycystic ovaries are very common affecting 20% of women. Having polycystic ovaries does not mean, you have polycystic ovary syndrome. Around 6–7% of women with polycystic ovaries have PCOS. What are the symptoms? Irregular periods or no periods at all / Difficulty becoming pregnant (reduced fertility) / More facial or body hair than usual (hirsutism) / Loss of hair on your head / Overweight, rapid increase in weight, difficulty losing weight / Oily skin, acne / Depression and mood swings The symptoms may vary from woman to woman. Some may have mild symptoms, while others are affected severely. What causes PCOS? The cause of PCOS is not yet known. It sometimes runs in families. If any of your relatives (mother, aunts and sisters) are affected, your own risk of developing this syndrome is increased. The symptoms are related to abnormal hormone levels. Testosterone is a hormone which is produced by the ovaries. Women with PCOS have slightly higher than normal levels of testosterone and this is associated with many of the symptoms of this condition. How is it diagnosed? Irregular, infrequent periods or no periods / More facial or body hair than usual and / or blood tests which show higher / Testosterone levels than normal / An ultrasound scan which shows polycystic ovaries What could PCOS mean for your long-term health? You are at greater risk of developing the following long-term health problems if you have PCOS like Insulin resistance and Diabetes. 10–20% women with PCOS go on to develop diabetes at some time. Also, these women tend to have high blood pressure. Heart diseases and for women with less than three periods a year, it may lead to endometrial cancer are other effects of PCOS. How to reduce long-term health risks? Eat a healthy balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables and whole foods / Decreased intake of sugar, salt and caffeine / Exercise regularly (30 minutes at least three times a week) / Aim to keep your normal (BMI between 19 and 25) / Have regular health checks Is there a cure? There is no cure for PCOS. Medical treatments aim to manage and reduce the symptoms or consequences of having it. Medication alone is not the answer. Many women with PCOS successfully manage their symptoms and long-term health risks without medical intervention also. They do this by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Sudha Krishnamurthy, MD (Ob & Gyn) Ph: 88610 29865
In Passing… Farzana Doctor, celebrated Canada-based author and Queer evangelist was in our neighborhood recently (as part of her India tour to promote her second novel ‘Six Metres Of Pavement’) Living in Whitby, Ontario (Canada) she won the prestigious 2012 Lambda Literary Award for this novel and the 2011 Dayne Ogilvie Grant from the Writer’s Trust of Canada for emerging LGBT writer. "Stealing Nasreen" was her first novel. A social worker in private practice (and also teaching diversity & writing workshops) Farzana Doctor shares her experiences about LGBT community and why she is a Queer herself (two-part interview) with AVS Srinivasa, Editor, Wednesday Digest Newspaper here: https://soundcloud.com/avssrinivasa/interview-with-farzanadoctor. Both her novels are available at Rupa Books. For more log on to: www.farzanadoctor.com or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ farzanadoctor You can also listen to her interview with RJ Shilpa to be aired on Radio One 94.3 on Wednesday, 30th Jan 2013 at 1.00 pm in connection with ‘Play Your Music Day’
Bala Prathibha Utsav-2013 URISE Vedic Sangeet Academy (UVSA) headquartered at Purva Park Apartments; Jai Bharath Nagar conducted its annual event Bala Prathibha Utsav 2013 recently at Tulsi Ramdas Mutt, Frazer Town. The two-day event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various neighborhood schools in music, dance, drawing and painting competitions. UVSA founded by Maa Chinmayi in 1999 has EIGHT training centers in Bangalore and holds an affiliation to both KSEEB (Karnataka Secondary Education Board) and the BSP (Bangiya Sangeeth Parishad) Kolkata to conduct exams annually in different aspects of Fine arts. To know more, call: 72592 78540 / 98805 65160
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Hotel Skandah – Veg. restaurant 2nd Main Road, Kasturi Nagar (opp: Fantasy Garden) (Ph: 95358 08690)
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Magic Plus – Sarees & Kidswear 1st AB Cross, 2nd Main, Kasturi Nagar (Near Chaat House) (Ph: 96637 88459)
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G Tec Computer Education – Computer Courses Service Road, HRBR 3rd Block (Near Florence Nursing) (Ph: 99643 89668)
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Palak Paneer Bhurji
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Ingredients Paneer – 200 gm Palak – ½ cup (fine chopped) Tomato puree – 1 tb sp Kasoori methi – 1 spoon Fresh ginger - garlic paste – 1 tb sp Green chillies – 4 (chopped) Chopped green onions – 1 tb sp Cloves – 2 (crushed) Black pepper – 1 tea sp (crushed) Salt - according to taste Oil – 2 tb sp Butter – 1 spoon Chopped coriander - 1 handful for garnishing
Method • Take a heavy bottomed pan, put refined oil and heat it. • Add the onions and green chillies and fry for a minute. • Then add ginger-garlic paste, pepper, cloves and saute for a minute. • Then add palak (chopped) and stir for another minute. • Next, crumble the paneer and add to the pan, add kasoori methi and stir with covered lid for 5 minutes and without lid for another 5 minutes. • Garnish with coriander and butter and serve.
NOTE: Serve with crisp, toasted brown bread or chapattis
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Travel Koorangere, a scenic outpost along the Bangalore-Mysore highway close to Channapatna is where B V Prakash, an accomplished travel writer and mountaineer takes us this weekend‌
Koorangere At about 70 kms
from the city, a little away from the Mysore road is a small hill to the left. Unless one looks for this can easily be missed. As the hill is not visible clearly the only landmark to remember is the welcome arch of the temple of Yoga Narasimhaswamy for which the hill is known for. As such it is popularly called Yoga Narasimhaswamy Betta. The hill is also called Koorangere Betta.
As you drive towards for about 68 kms on the left is the arch which leads to the hill. Koorangere Betta is a fairly high hill covered with a sparse jungle and profusely grown thorny bushes. Thanks to the efforts of the authorities concerned there is a well laid out road right up to the top, enabling all kinds of vehicles to reach there. Initially though there are stretches of bad mud roads to be overcome. At the base of the hill, a small board points to the direction to be taken. The drive up the hill is quite interesting with calls of birds and without the noise of the highway. In fact, the hill should be a paradise for birdwatchers as there numerous species flitting across the bushes. The dry forest is also a haven for smaller animals like the hare, mongoose, wild boars and peacocks. Sighting them is only a matter of chance! As the road circumvents the hill
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from east and south, panoramic views of the countryside open up. One can stop wherever required and enjoy the view. As you near the top, a few structures are seen. To the left is a temple of Hanuman, a recent construction. An old building which seems to the old temple is also nearby. Adjacent to it is a Kalyan Mantapa for the use of local villagers and visitors alike. On the right is an elevated ground with the shade of a few trees and is a good place to relax. Next to this spot is an old pond with steps.
To reach the top you have to drive further for a km or so. The main shrine is also well renovated. Going around the temple you can view the fields and farms below. But the best views especially at the sunset are from a rock to the west of the temple. The whole place is serene and peaceful! Getting there:
Driving on Mysore road towards Mysore go past Channapatna. As you see Shivalli restaurant on right look for the arch on left and follow the road until a small board is seen and follow the direction. Food and water may be carried. Please ensure the place is not littered.
RNI No. KARENG03918 | Printed at Geetanjali Graphics on behalf of the publisher
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