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IOL News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
The legacy of Kashi Orchestra: South Africa's first Indian vernacular band
Kashi Orchestra with the founder, the late Pastor JF Rowlands. Image: Supplied IN THIS column, I have stepped away from the traditional style of profiling a Tamil band. Instead, I have opted to profile the first South African Indian vernacular band, the Kashi Orchestra, led by Peter Jack. Next month, the Bethesda Church will turn 100 years old. The Kashi Orchestra was an integral part of the church. It was formed solely for the purpose of performing gospel vernacular music for the Christian Indian community. In 1946, Pastor Rowlands visited India and discovered the name 'Kashi'. Hence, on his return to South Africa, he founded the orchestra with Jack that same year and named it "Kashi." It was based at the Bethesda Church in Carlisle Street, Durban. Prior to the formation, Jack was a member of Durban's famous Ranjeni Orchestra, whose headquarters were in the Natal Tamil Vedic Hall, situated directly opposite the Bethesda Church. He left the Ranjeni Orchestra to lead the newly formed Kashi Orchestra. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Jack, who was a clarinet player, had a flair for vernacular music. He was born in the Railway Barracks in 1927 and attended Depot Road School. Most of the band's members emanated from the Railway and Magazine barracks and the Durban CBD - being the first generation of Christian settlers in this country. The other founding members included Rajamoney John, T John, Shirley John, Peter Prakasim, John Prakasim and James Kistnaswami. As the band's existence spanned over a period of 64 years, the membership is too many to mention and injustice will be done if any names were omitted in this column. The orchestra performed predominantly in the Tamil and Telugu languages, had strong ties, and networked with India, especially Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and countries like Malaysia and Sri Lanka. It made tremendous sacrifices in the promotion of Indian vernacular music. In his Golden Jubilee message for Kashi Orchestra, Jack said: 'Presenting Kashi Orchestra to our Indian community in South Africa has never been an easy task. We had to bear much criticism, persecution and ridicule because of its strong lean to westernisation." He also said: 'In our country at this present time, language and culture has taken a prominent place among all South Africans. We as Indian South Africans must do all we can to keep language and culture in our worship.' The orchestra performed all over South Africa for many engagements, campaigns and crusades, especially in the sugar cane estates and plantations of the Natal coastal belt and the Natal Midlands. The band was regularly featured on the SABC Indian magazine programme on Sundays, called Music in the Morning, contributing to the Easter and Christmas special segments, which they did for over 45 years. The orchestra also rendered Indian Christian vernacular music for weddings and other social functions. In the 1970s, the Kashi Orchestra recorded its first album and more followed. The band officially closed in 2010 after Jack and other members retired. Sadly, Jack passed away on October 21, 2022, at age 95. Jimmy Moodley Image: File Jimmy Moodley is an author and researcher. THE POST
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CZC meet: Exhibition to showcase Kashi's GI tagged products, promote local artisans
Varanasi: As part of the Central Zonal Council (CZC) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, a special exhibition featuring 10 GI-tagged handicraft products from Varanasi will be organised at the venue. This exhibition will highlight the region's rich heritage under the initiative of the Yogi Adityanath-led govt. The exhibition will be attended by Union home minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , and the CMs of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh — Pushkar Singh Dhami, Mohan Yadav, and Vishnudev Sai respectively — along with senior officials from various ministries and state departments. The featured products, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural value, include Banaras Brocade and Saree, Banaras Zardozi, Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft, Banaras Glass Beads, Banaras Metal Repoussé Craft, Banaras Metal Casting Craft, Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware and Toys, Banaras Wood Carving, Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work, and Banaras Hand Block Print. Padma Shri awardee Rajni Kant, popularly known as the 'GI Man of India', hailed the event as a proud moment for Kashi. "This exhibition offers an opportunity to present the unparalleled skill of local artisans on a national platform. Eastern Uttar Pradesh is home to 32 GI-tagged products, which support nearly 20 lakh artisans and generate an annual business of over Rs 25,500 crore," he said. Thanks to the Yogi govt's policies and efforts, UP now ranks first in India in terms of the number of GI-tagged products. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Currently, the state has 77 GI products, reflecting its rich art, craft traditions, agricultural excellence, and unique regional identities. An additional 30 products are in the process of receiving the GI tag, which will further strengthen this achievement. Adarsh Kumar Maurya, a state awardee and expert in Varanasi's Soft Stone Jali Work, said, "CM Yogi is not just a supporter but a brand ambassador for GI products. His efforts have helped revive disappearing art forms and brought national recognition to local crafts," he said. Maurya added that showcasing GI products to such a distinguished audience will help generate interest, appreciation, and potentially new business opportunities for the artisans of Kashi.
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First Post
17-06-2025
- Sport
- First Post
CAS rules in favour of Inter Kashi over ineligible player controversy
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld Inter Kashi FC's appeal, reversing a prior decision by the AIFF Appeals Committee and awarding a 3-0 win against Namdhari FC for fielding an ineligible player in I-League 2024-25. This decision is set to impact I-League standings and ISL qualification. read more Churchill Brothers FC Goa finished with 40 points from 22 games at the end of the 2024-25 I-League season, one more than the second-placed Inter Kashi. Image: AIFF The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, upheld an against a decision issued on April 18, 2025, by an independent appellate committee. The CAS further set aside the decision issued by the Appeal Committee and upheld the terms of the decision of the Disciplinary Committee, dated February 24, 2025, which deemed Namdhari FC to have fielded an ineligible player in Match 45 of the I-League 2024-25 (Namdhari FC vs Inter Kashi). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The match, as per the terms of the decision of the Disciplinary Committee, was awarded as a 3-0 victory to Inter Kashi. The AIFF followed the orders and implemented the decision of the Independent Committee, and will now follow the CAS orders and implement its decision. More from Football Why Inter Kashi have filed an appeal before CAS Churchill Brothers had finished with 40 points from 22 games at the end of the season, one more than Inter Kashi, and were set to join the Indian Super League (ISL) – the top division of Indian football – by virtue of being the I-League champion. Inter Kashi, however, had played a game against Namdhari FC in which their opponents collected a 2-0 win while reportedly fielding an ineligible player. Kashi appealed against Namdhari fielding Brazilian forward Cledson Carvalho da Silva despite picking up four yellow cards prior to the game, which should have resulted in his suspension. Namdhari thus were docked the three points they had collected following their victory, which were awarded to Kashi. Things, however, started getting complicated for all parties involved after Namdhari appealed against the decision before the Delhi-based governing body, claiming Cledson was fielded as the 'AIFF CMS portal did not show the player was banned for the game". Thus the 3-0 victory that was awarded to Inter Kashi due to Namdhari FC's 'forfeiture' as a result of fielding an ineligible player was put on hold until the AIFF arrived at a final decision.
Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
I-League row: Inter Kashi wins first appeal at CAS against AIFF, champions yet to be decided
Inter Kashi has won their first appeal at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday. The CAS ruling, however, will not hand Inter Kashi the I-League title yet. The whole drama has been around a case related to the I-League match between Inter Kashi and Namdhari FC on January 13. Namdhari accused Kashi of fielding an 'ineligible player' and the AIFF's appeals committee ruled in favour of Namdhari. After the appeals committee ruling, Inter Kashi finished the I-League in second place with 39 points, while Churchill Brothers of Goa were declared champions with 40 points. Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee, and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday. The club filed another appeal, which is pending at the CAS, and if a ruling comes in, it may decide the 2024-25 I-League champions, though the AIFF handed the trophy to Churchill Brothers based on its appeals committee decision. 'The appeal filed on 24 April 2025 by Inter Kashi FC against the decision issued on 18 April 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is upheld. The decision issued on 18 April 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is set aside,' the CAS said in its ruling on Tuesday. 'The terms of the decision issued on 24 February 2025 by the All-India Football Federation Disciplinary Committee in the matter IL 2024-25/102 are hereby confirmed,' said the CAS award delivered by three arbitrators. Frans de Weger of the Netherlands presided over the bench, with Michele A.R. Bernasconi of Switzerland and Jeffrey G. Benz of the United Kingdom being the other members. Inter Kashi said on their social media handles that they welcomed the CAS ruling. AIFF also released a statement saying that they will follow the orders of the CAS and implement the decision. 'The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, upheld an appeal filed by Inter Kashi FC against a decision issued on April 18, 2025, by an independent appellate committee. The CAS further set aside the decision issued by the Appeal Committee and upheld the terms of the decision of the Disciplinary Committee, dated February 24, 2025, which deemed Namdhari FC to have fielded an ineligible player in Match 45 of the I-League 2024-25 (Namdhari FC vs Inter Kashi),' AIFF said on its website. 'The match, as per the terms of the decision of the Disciplinary Committee, was awarded as a 3-0 victory to Inter Kashi. The AIFF followed the orders and implemented the decision of the Independent Committee, and will now follow the CAS orders and implement its decision,' the AIFF statement read further. After CAS's latest ruling, Inter Kashi would be in second place on 38 points, below Churchill (42 points). If Inter Kashi wins their second appeal, they may accumulate 42 points, while Churchill may lose two points.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Yogi inaugurates audio guide facility at Kashi Vishawanth temple
1 2 3 4 Varanasi: During his two-day visit to Varanasi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday offered prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Monday evening and inaugurated the audio guide facility at the temple. After reviewing development projects and law and order at the Circuit House, he conducted an on-site inspection of the widening and strengthening of the Mohansarai-Cantt road and the construction of a railway overbridge on Mohansarai-Adalpura route. This project, costing Rs 42.22 crore, is located between Hardattpur and Rajatalab on the Varanasi-Prayagraj rail section. The widening and strengthening of the 11.8 km stretch from Mohansarai to Cantt, including a six-lane service lane on Mohansarai-Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar Chakia route, costing Rs 412.53 crore, is nearly 89% complete. The CM asked the PWD engineers to expedite work and complete it by Aug this year. The CM also inspected the construction of a 649.44-metre-long and 7.5-metre-wide two-lane railway overbridge on the Mohansarai-Adalpura route, costing Rs 42.22 crore, between Hardattpur and Rajatalab on the Varanasi-Prayagraj rail section. He said that the remaining work on the completed overbridge should be finished by Aug this year. Later, he performed rituals and received blessings at the Kashi Kotwal Baba Kalbhairav and Kashi Vishwanath temples. At KV temple, he also inaugurated the audio guide facility.
