A DATE WITH TIME

175th Issue release of ISSUES & CONCERNS held in Govinda Dasa College,Surathkal,Mangalore

Indian journalism should be less melodramatic, more humane and realistic - commented Mr.Ananthakrishna, Chairman, Karnataka Bank, at the function marking the release of the 175th issue of the journal "Issues & Concerns", held at Govinda Dasa College on 10th October, 2014.  Congratulating I&C, for its  'never say die' spirit, also expressed concern regarding the early exposure of children to negativity and cruelty, through television channels. He expressed hope that children will be encouraged will be weaned away from TV, towards creativity in print and humane gestures in the future.  

The unfortunate demise (a day before the event) of Dr. M.V.Kamath, former Chairman, Prasara Bharathi, who was slated to preside over the event, turned the event into a commemorative event to the “Bhisma” of Indian journalism.  Sri. Jayaram Shriyan, Editor, Issues & Concerns, in his poignant recollection of fourteen years journey of the journal, expressed deep anguish over the untimely demise of Dr. Kamath  his mentor and ardent supporter through all ups and downs.  

The Guest of Honour for the occasion, Dr. G.R.Krishna Murthy, the Founder Director of TIME Institute of Management, spoke on the importance of the right approach to journalism. He applauded the efforts of Sri. Jayaram Shriyan, in throwing light on various issues of concern of the country.  Dr. Thingalaya, a famous Economist Banker and educationist, reminisced over his first meeting with Dr. M.V.Kamath on international shores and the wonderful rapport they shared over the years subsequently. Congratulating the fruitful journey of Issues & Concerns, he also emphasized the role of students in journalism and in improving the Indian scenario.  Dr. Ravishankar Rao, Professor of English, Mangalore University, recalled an old Hindi Song “Jane walon zara, mudke dekho mujhe, ek insaan hoon, mein tumhare tarah,” while emphasizing the need for journalists to take note of the pathetic plight of fellow Indians and assist people through journalism.

The Prize Winners of the District Level Elocution Competition for degree colleges, held as part of the festivities, were felicitated on the occasion. Ms. Benzita Ferrao of St. Agnes College, Mangalore bagged to First prize while Raeshel Fernandez of St. Mary’s College, Shirva bagged the Second prize.  The third prize was shared by Ms. Deepthi D’Cunha of Besant Women’s College Mangalore and Satshya Thrien of St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. Mr. Lionel Tauro, Ms. Amrutha Shanbhogue and Ms. Ashmitha Shetty bagged consolation prizes.

Sri. P. Ranjan Rao, a renowned Advocate and the President of the Hindu Vidyadayini Sangha, who presided over the event, said that he had eagerly awaited for the day in order to hear Dr. M.V.Kamath’s words but to his misfortune, had to pay tribute to him instead. He expressed that the release of the 175th issue of a journal, was an appropriate means of paying tribute to the great journalist. 

Sri. Giridhar Hatwar, member of Board of Governers, H.V.Sangha, Members of the Lions Club, Surathkal, and prize winners of the Elocution Competition were present. Prof. K. Rajamohan Rao, Principal, Govinda Dasa College, welcomed the gathered. Shri. Jayaram Shriyan proposed the vote of thanks. The program was anchored by Ms.Rupashree Rao,

Head of the Department of English, Govinda Dasa College. Function ended with national anthem.

Rupashree Rao