Stamp released by India Post in memory of Dr.Rajkumar.
Date Of Issue:-01.11.2009.
The Karnataka Postal Circle on November 1 (Kannada Rajyotsava) released a commemorative postage stamp on Dr.Rajkumar.
[As a personal tribute, yours truly designed a stamp in memory of Annavru on April 24 earlier this year.]
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First Day Cover and Stamp released by India Post in memory of R.K.Narayan. Date Of Issue:-10.10.2009.
The Karnataka Postal Circle, on Saturday released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 103rd birth anniversary of legendary writer, novelist R K Narayan.
Good to see that the stamp design team have included Laxman’s cartoons, that so perfectly matched Narayan’s stories.
After reading and seeing the books of Laxman, I got to know that he also illustrated for the stories of his elder brother, RK Narayan. I remembered the serial “Malgudi Days”. One day, I kept seeing the cartoons accompanying a story by Narayan and just as a timepass, read the story. I was really surprised that how the story and the illustration could match so much. I read many other stories by Narayan and saw that the sketches were just perfect for the story. Gradually, I started reading all the short stories, essays, novels and articles written by RK Narayan. I collected all his books and got to know more about him through the ‘Frontline’ magazine, which brought out a special issue on the occasion of Narayan’s 90th birthday in 1996.
By now I was addicted to reading Narayan and seeing Laxman!
Awaiting November 1, when Dr.Rajkumar’s stamp will be released!
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Design: RK
As a kid, I loved watching films. Since it was usually the Rajkumar starrers that were telecast on Doordarshan (going to the theatres caused lots of procedural delays), I saw each and every one of them in wonderment, just like how my son today watches those lions, aircrafts, ‘amazing videos’ and rhinos on Discovery Channel. Gradually, I got fascinated by the techniques the film makers used (after hearing elders say words like ‘that’s a dupe’, ’see the separation between the 2 Rajkumars, ‘look at the lighting’…), - specially during a fight, or a scene where an actor is playing double and sometimes a triple role. Nowadays, there is no real thrill in seeing these scenes (unless you are a student of animation) as we all know there is an extensive use of ‘computer graphics’. No wonder the heroes are appearing in multiples of 10 roles!
Going back, I think the first film I saw an actor in a triple role was, of course, Rajkumar in ‘ShankarGuru’. There were a few films that I saw later where there were two Rajkumars on the screen. But nothing could match 3 Rajkumars on a single screen. And the game I played (with myself) was to see that thin differenciating line between the two Rajkumars! And during the shots where the two hug each other, I would be inching closer towards the screen to see the dupe. I would also wait for those fighting scenes where the hero, villain and his chamchas (dark skinned with a fully shaved oily head) would jump from ground floor to first floor, or from the top of a car to the roof of the heroine’s house. Again, the game was to see the face of the hero’s ‘dupe’ who jumped or somersaulted thrice while kicking a dozen of the villain’s chamchas, and vanished. But alas, the dupe always managed to keep his face away from the camera, and I had to wait for another week for another episode of ‘Chitramanjari’ or ‘Chitravali’, or the film to be telecast again on Doordarshan.
So, I think you have now guessed why the above picture sequence! Today (Apr.24) being Annavru’s 80th birth anniversary, I thought of paying homage by posting these pictures where Rajanna has not only sung an amazing classical number in Raaga Kharaharapriya, but also acted superbly as a Singer, Flute, Veena, Mridanga and Ghatam player. I can hardly see that separating line between each of those shots (Masking technique used). And the timing and synchronisation between each of those 5 Rajkumars is simply Sakkath!
To quote from an earlier post of mine:
When I met Rajanna a few months before his death, I had asked him which his favourite role was. He smiled and remained silent for a few seconds. “Kumbara, Kalidasa” he said. He told me that when he watched his movies, he felt very embarrassed seeing his acting. But then he also told me that there were times when he said to himself, “Baddi maga, parvagilla, acting baratthe ivanige.”
The first time I watched this song probably in 1980 (Kapali Theatre [yes, after the procedural delays]), I simply couldn’t wait till I watched it again and again to my heart’s content. Hats off to the actor, and all the technicians (director, cameraman, editor, light boys, make-up guys, setting team, sound engineer, and all assistants to name a few) who have worked behind the scenes of this wonderful song.
Trivia:
For quite a few days now, there is news that a Stamp will be released in Rajkumar’s honour. Seeing the delay, I thought of designing and releasing one here at RwB! And feels nice to be doing that on Raj’s b-day 
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Update: Fever 104 ran a contest ‘Duplicate Rajkumar’ this week. I spoke a dialogue and sung a song from the film Babruvaahana. Just now Fever 104 FM called up to say that Puneeth Rajkumar has picked me the winner amongst scores of contestants. Feeling really excited. To win it on Annavru’s B-day, sooper alwa?!
Design: RK
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Harry, here’s wishing you a wonderful 82nd birthday!
My favourite English album of all time. And every time I hear this album, it makes me want to go to Jamaica.
Read the full article: Belafonte at Carnegie Hall [LIVE]
Photos: Simplemonk, Oochappan, Priyam Dhar
Design: RK
Sankranthi is a time to celebrate “togethemess” and as in most folk festivals the season of harvest finds expression in celebrations. It is a day of goodwill and friendship.
Design: RK
Satyam (Sanskrit). ‘Truth’.
Truly, it can’t get more ironical than this.
Raju and the Number 7:
• Ramalinga Raju was born on 16 = 1+6 = 7
• Raju founded Satyam in 1987: 1+9+8+7 = 25 = 2+5 = 7
• Received the Lifetime Achievement Award, given by Hyderabad Management Association (HMA) in 2005: Adds up to 7 again
• Raju invloved in a Rs.7000 cr fraud: Again the number 7
• The crisis in Satyam was triggered by the management’s aborted bid to acquire Maytas Properties and Maytas Infra for $1.6 billon: 1+6=7
• Raju overstated Satyam’s September 2008 quarterly profits by 97%: 9+7=16= 1+6=7
• On Dec. 16, when Raju announced the company would spend $1.6 billion to buy two infrastructure companies run by this sons, only to reverse the decision a few hours later under shareholder pressure: 1+6=7
• Raju confessed on the 7th
• Raju confesses of an accrued interest of Rs 376 crore (which is non-existent): 3+7+6 = 16 = 1+6= 7
• News of the scandal sent the Sensex index down 7 percent on Wednesday (Jan.7)
• Raju can get a 7-yr jail term
• His spouse has 7 letters in her name (Nandini)
Updates:
The number 7 is still not leaving Raju – According to rediff news,
• A Hyderabad court on Monday deferred till January 16 (1+6= 7) hearing on bail applications filed by Satyam’s three disgraced executives including Ramalinga Raju, as also market regulator Sebi’s plea for quizzing Raju
• Raju’s lawyer Bharat Kumar told reporters, that a team of 25 (2+5= 7) lawyers has been put together to defend Raju and others
According to TOI (13.1.2009 = 7)
• Raju confesses he was cooking books for 7 yrs
According to Mint (23.1.2009)
• Raju inflated Satyam’s staff strength 25%: prosecutor - (2+5 = 7)
According to ET (07.1.2009)
• CLSA cuts Satyam’s price target to Rs 25 – (2+5 = 7)
According to ET (22.1.2009)
• Lenders now hold 25% in Maytas - (2+5 = 7)
According to BusinessLine (23.1.2009)
• Satyam effect: 70 firms report director exit - (7+0= 7)
•• Interestingly, MAYTAS is SATYAM spelt reverse
•• The name ‘Satyam’ has been kept after Raju’s father, Satyanarayan Raju
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A few questions from a layman:
1. What made Raju confess now?
2. Should we believe the contents in the confession letter?
3. Were the auditors so dumb that they never smelt anything fishy?
["Satyam" can be rearranged to make the word "Matsya" - which means "fish"]
4. How many are involved in the fraud?
5. What will happen to the employees?
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• The Satyam fiasco [Rediff]
• Text of Mr Ramalinga Raju’s statement [Business Line]
Is the possibility of a recession giving you sleepless nights? Do you feel like taking some time off and chilling out? How does a visit to a beach sound? Or would you like to involve yourself in some serious quizzing? What if you were offered the chance of doing both at the same time? Sounds interesting???
T. A. Pai Management Institute’s annual B-School fest, Atharva invites you to participate in the Quiz on the Beach (QOTB) to be held at Kaup Beach, Udupi, Karnataka. QOTB is held on the shores of the magical Arabian Sea with an old British built lighthouse serving as a backdrop. So pack your bags and come down to Kaup Beach for some serious fun!!!
Quiz Flavour: Business Quiz
Host: T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal
Quiz Master: Mr. Arul Mani
Date: 10th January 2009
Open to Corporates
Please check out the links below for further details:
Poster and Rules
Atharva – Picasa Album
Atharva Website
Quiz On The Beach – Registration for Corporates
For further Clarifications contact:
Puneet Kapoor : 09880885040
S. Gopinath : 09742353966
Nikhil Bhat : 09742502691
E- Mail: atharva09.tapmi@gmail.com
