The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Colourful start to Young World Fest

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Tuesday, Oct 25, 2005

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Colourful start to Young World Fest

The fest has been recognised as a prestigious event for students

POPULAR: Children getting autographs from Sunil Raoh at The Hindu Young World Fest in Bangalore on Monday. — Photo: Sampath Kumar G.P.

BANGALORE: The Hindu Young World Fest 2005 got off to a colourful start at the Ravindra Kalakshetra here on Monday. Cine and television artiste Malavika inaugurated the three-day mega event amid big fanfare. Actor and singer Sunil Raoh was the guest of honour.

Malavika, who is known for her role as "SP Madhavi" in the TV serial "Mukta", was happy to be among the children. "I am overwhelmed to stand in front of so many students," she said. Participating in events such as Young World Fest is exciting, she said and observed that children love to participate in such events. She regretted that today's children are glued to television and try to imitate film stars. "When you read, you imagine but when you watch television or any other visual media, this mental faculty gets blocked," she said.

Overdose of anything is dangerous, she said. Malavika pointed out that globalisation is more harmful than beneficial and it promotes an unusual culture that is harming Indian culture. She exhorted the teachers to inculcate Indian culture in their students. "Let us learn to keep our culture and Indian-ness alive," she urged.

Sunil Raoh said that for him winning in competitions is more important than participating. "You perform to the best of your abilities and always try to win," he told the students. On popular demand, he sang a bhavageethe, "Ede Thumbi Hadidenu Andu Naanu", by poet G.S. Shivarudrappa.

N. Rajashekar, Regional General Manager of The Hindu, Bangalore, welcomed the gathering and introduced the guests. He said that the Young World Fest has been recognised as a prestigious event for students and it has grown in stature over the years. The fest provides an opportunity for students to compete against the best.

Many schools from Tumkur and Kanakapura and Hosur and Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu are participating in the fest, he said. More than 200 prizes are to be won at this year's event, Mr. Rajashekar added.

G.R. Venkatesh, Assistant Regional Manager of The Hindu, Bangalore, proposed a vote of thanks.

The preliminary round of elocution, debate and group dance were held on the first day. Anupama Vijayaraghavan sung the invocation song. Students of Stella Mary's School presented "Carols of Christmas". Students of Carmel School, St. Ann School and Gnana Jyothi School sung group songs.

The Hindu NIE Team

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