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The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BBMP Restructuring Committee members among 53 persons to receive Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award
A total of 53 individuals, including members of the BBMP Restructuring Committee, who gave the first draft of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024 proposing a new governance structure for the city, have been awarded Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award for 2025. The awards will be conferred at an event in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) headquarters on June 27 evening. Apart from members of the BBMP Restructuring Committee, former Chief Secretary B. S. Patil, retired IAS officer Siddaiah, and V. Ravichandar, former bureaucrats Jayakar Jerome and S. R. Umashankar will be getting the award this year. Other awardees include B. S. Satish Kumar, Deputy Chief of Bureau, The Hindu, Karnataka. Civic activists R. K. Mishra and Padmashree Balaram, tennis player Mahesh Bhupati, singer Sangeeta Katti, advocate M. S. Shyamsundar, and cable operator V. S. Patrick Raju also figure in the list of awardees.
Otago Daily Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
‘Positive impact' of yoga highlighted
Internationally respected instructor Yashwanth Anjaneya Reddy will be demonstrating his award-winning skills on International Yoga Day. Photo: Sam supplied Meditation and mindfulness will be part of a community event celebrating yoga's benefits. The Dunedin Indian Association is presenting an International Yoga Day event on Saturday, June 21, featuring sessions led by local and international trainers. Dunedin Indian Association organising committee member Rohit Jain said the event was a fantastic opportunity for everyone in the community to come together, regardless of experience, and embrace the spirit of yoga. "Our association is deeply committed to fostering community unity and proudly promoting Indian traditions right here in Dunedin. "We believe this event will be a fantastic way to connect, learn and experience the positive impact of yoga." Attendees could expect a welcoming atmosphere and yoga sessions suitable for all ages. "It is a perfect chance to unwind, rejuvenate and enjoy a sense of collective wellbeing." The event will include a variety of practices. Local children will perform suryanamaskar (sun salutations) and Navin Sahu will guide participants through pranayama (meditation). Sri Radhashyamsunder Temple committee member Ajay Kumar will showcase shirshasana (headstand pose). Members of Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh, Dunedin will teach vyayam (exercise) and the Christchurch chapter of The Art of Living will take people through yoga and meditation sessions. A highlight of the day will be ashtanga yoga led by internationally acclaimed yoga champion Yashwanth Anjaneya Reddy. Photo: Sam supplied He is a certified hatha and ashtanga instructor who has competed globally as part of India's yoga team, earning 184 certificates, 98 medals and 89 trophies. Mr Yashwanth also received the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award from the Government of Karnataka in September 2018. The yoga day event is organised in association with the High Commission of India, Wellington and Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Dunedin. International Yoga Day Saturday, June 21 3pm to 5pm Dunedin North Intermediate, 34 North Rd North East Valley Free entry To register, email contactus@
