Shirish Deshpande gives the ballpoint pen a novel status
7:30 PM Posted by ukmad
Art for Shirish Deshpande is food for the soul. It encompasses his whole being, saturates the soul. Art inspires, illuminates, encourages, surprises, excites, provokes, calms, elevates emotionally as well as spiritually and connects soul to soul.
- Shirish Deshpande
Ballpoint pens are known to be the biggest spoilers of one’s handwriting, it is said. But after seeing this you will have to change that saying.
Shirish Deshpande from Belgaum can draw beautiful pictures on canvas using ballpoint pens. It is just amazing, the pictures speak to you and unless told you will not recognize they have been made by using a ballpoint pen.
In 2008, Shirish started painting again. One day, with his one-foot by-one-foot hardboard waiting, he readied to approach it with his brush but instead picked up a multi-colored ballpoint pen and started hatching. Several layers and one and-a-half day later, he finished his first ballpoint ‘painting.’ He was astonished with the result and got down to making four more.
- Contemplation 17"x13" Ballpen on Canvas
- Morning light at the door 24"x12" Ballpen on Canvas
- Neighbourhood 18"x18" Ballpen on Canvas
As an artist the process of creating the artwork is important to him but he refuses to accept the limitations imposed by rules. Shirish wants to work in all styles and delve through many subjects and then draw conclusions at his own pace. Right now, he “paints” with the ballpoint pen. Some may also call it a drawing or an illustration. It is not important what it is called. He has found that the simple ball pen with its fine line has a huge potential in allowing the artist to express his or her thoughts and emotions. Unlike painting with brush, where a single stroke can cover a large area with color, pen lines are very thin and there is a sense of creation at every stroke. It is very challenging to create innumerable tones by combining the limited available colors in ballpoint pens. He needs to draw millions of lines to make his painting come alive!
His subject matter deals with landscapes, portraits as well as stylizations. Light plays a very important role in creating the required drama to draw the viewer in to another world. It could be a rustic village home or then dancing crops against a dramatic skyline. Towering boulders astound him and sometimes a coy girl in all her innocence finds her way on to his canvas. He paints with the motive that he will finally achieve the result he initially had in his mind. Simple subject matter, good composition, boldness of forms, delicate line work and a little dramatization play a key role in the impact, on the viewer.
- The stone house 24"x24" Ballpen on Canvas
- Welcome 18"x18" Ballpen on Canvas
He did his schooling from Beynon Smith High School, Belgaum and then passed out with a G.D.Art in Applied Arts from Abhinav Kala Vidyalay, Pune. For about 27 years he has worked in the field of Communication Design and applied his creative talent in rendering a variety of art works for a number of clients which included Graphic design in all its variety, Architectural delineations, 3D models etc. He was also involved in creating some of the world's best software user interfaces at Deltra Software.
After years of designing for varied people, he concluded that he needed an outlet that would help him realize his creative potential in a more satisfying way. Art for Shirish like for many other people became the most meaningful part of life and a source of much fun and relaxation.
In the coming years, he hopes to venture in to every aspect of art and explore all its dimensions.
Questions as part of an interview:
1. When did you do your first paining?
Shirish -> In my school days.
2. What made you take up painting that too ball point pen.
Shirish -> To be different and unique among the rest of the artists.
- What makes you decide on a subject matter?
Shirish -> Anything that touches my heart through the eyes especially the effects of light.
- How often do paint and how much time does it take to complete one painting?
Shirish -> I paint almost everyday and a painting can take from one day to a month’s time depending on how the mood is and the complexity and the clarity of my idea of how the painting finally should look like...!
5. Do you plan to teach your art to others?
Shirish -> I would definitely love to, may be in the near future.
6. Do you think being in Belgaum is advantageous or otherwise?
Shirish -> it is both, advantageous, because of the calmness. Disadvantage is distance from bigger markets... but this can be overcome with Internet, email and traveling...
7. Narrate some interesting incident good or bad during your exhibitions?Shirish -> Good was I got a huge number of friends from young as well as elders of age up to 85. Bad was- some senior artists did not appreciate my boldness in introducing a very novel medium with tremendous mastery over that.
8. There is no art gallery in Belgaum, your thoughts on this.
Shirish -> Yes that shows we Belgaumites are yet to achieve a level of high cultured society.
9. Your thoughts on the upcoming talent in Belgaum how can one groom oneself being here.
Shirish -> It is very difficult to come up without exposure to the outside world. Hope young ones understand this and compare themselves with the best in the world.
10. What is the best thing about Belgaum you like?
Shirish -> Homeliness of the people.
11. What are your thoughts on this website?
Shirish -> you are doing a wonderful job. I hope you get a sustained energy of all sorts even in terms of revenues to make this site a big thing in the near future... I wish you all the best.
Shirish Deshpande, #199, Shivbasav Nagar, Sector-2, M.M.Extension,
Belgaum 590010.
http://www.shirishdeshpande.com/
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/askshirish/BallPointPenPaintingsByShirishDeshpande#
New generation Sitar player Sanjay Deshpande Ragas 2 Rock Stars of Belgaum
10:50 AM Posted by ukmad
Sanjay Deshpande is a multifaceted and versatile sitar player who is known for presenting a variety of music forms on his Sanjaykhani Sitar, straight from very authentic Indian classical khayal, Indian evergreen film songs to fusion rock called Ragas-2-Rock! And to be proud he is from Belgaum.
Sanjay Deshpande was not known as a Sitar player 12 years ago. He was better known as a keyboard player from the famous Indian film music group- Melody Makers. Sanjay started his career as a professional musician in a group called Musical Stars (Melody Makers' youngsters' group) along with today's leading artists on the big and small screen -Johny Lever, Sudesh Bhosle etc. . He also accompanied famous Indian playback singer late Kishor Kumar for his stage shows in India and abroad. As he had a least attraction towards the silver screen, Sanjay always felt that his true field was classical music only? He was well aware that success in the light music field was quicker but a shorter one, and to become successful artist in classical music one needs a lot of Riyaz and patience, which he was prepared for.
Today he has emerged as one of the front benchers of the younger generation clan; his career span is quite wider- From Hindustani classical - film music to pop, and "Rock-n-Raga - a new concept in music.
In the year 1995, Sanjay was felicitated with "Late Trimbak Daji Joshi Award" by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Mumbai, for securing first rank in Sangeet Visharad, with Sitar as subject. Sanjay also accompanies famous music group the Melody Makers from Pune, as a Sitar and Keyboard player for selected prestigious showsHis first audio cassette of his Sitar recital "The Singing Sitar" was released in 1993, through Super Star Audio Cassette Company, which won great applause and was appreciated by noted music critics and national news papers. He presented weekly Sitar concerts and lectures for selected European audiences at Belgaum, through Image Holidays, England, and prestigious concerts for Kerkar Art Complex, Goa.
Sanjay is also a composer. He has been composing Gazals, Devotional songs, light classical songs, radio and TV commercials since 1984. Till date, there are more than 40 commercial cassettes recorded, composed, arranged and played by him, which include instrumental music devotional, folk and classical compositions. Sanjay is in to the fusion of Rock and Indian classical. He comes with a unique concept of Rock-n-Raga. Very recently, a noted music company from Pune, Alurkar Music House has released four albums of Sanjay's Sitar of Evergreen Film Songs on Sitar- 'Melodies & Memories'.
Sanjay Deshpande conducts special lecture cum demonstrations on the subject "Vocal music and Sitar". He has also been performing examinership for various exams conducted nation-wide, by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal, Mumbai. Sanjay is also an accredited artiste of All India Radio. We can regularly listen to his radio concerts from AIR Dharwad. Alongwith, Sanjay has also given concerts of TV channels like Panaji Doordarshan, Udaya TV and ChandanaChannel (Bangalore Doordarshan) as well. His performance has been widely acclaimed by the famous artistes and Critics as well. Off late, Sanjay is also into fusion music comprising Indian Classical and Rock music. He presents this concept under the title Rock-n-Raga. One more specialty of this programme is that all the music on the stage except live Sitar and Tabla is virtual. So far, Sanjay has given many successful Sitar concerts in major cities of the country through festivals Music circles in many places in India.
Sanjay has made major changes in the hardware of Sitar, to be suitable to play literally any music on Sitar in the view of making it a versatile and popular instrument globally outdating a conventional Sitar.
Any musical instrument is a medium of expression and we have to see whether the given musical instrument is capable of doing it or not. Sanjay feels that every Indian instrument is definitely capable of delivering any kind of music except the present Sitar, because of its present frets' structure. None of the other music than our Hindustani classical music follows the note structure similar to our Ragas; hence the instrument should have all the frets on the fret-board so that any note can be easily played without shifting any fret.
From the view of modifying the present Sitar, he redesigned the tuning, i.e. the strings structure, Bridge and refitted the remaining frets to be able to play almost any kind of music on Sitar.
Sanjay started playing Sitar, with traditional tuning, later switched over to Vilayatkhani tuning and recently arrived on to a combined type of tuning. Truly speaking, the Ga String in Vilayatkhani tuning gives a beautiful filling effect in between the hollow phrases but while playing the notation in lower notes, the improvisation is sometimes felt incomplete. In Ragas like Yaman or Bihag, where the Aroha or the ascending in the lower octave or Kharja starts from Ni, he felt that the lower Pa string is very essential. However, in the above tuning structure, playing chords will not be easily possible.
The major aspect in this new Sitar is a totally new concept in the design of the bridge. Sanjay introduced a bridge with convex curvature for the Sitar. The conventional bridge of the Sitar is a flat piece made of Deer horn or Rose wood, on to which, the strings travel.
Benefits of this new bridge are- one can play on any string, on any fret, which is not possible on conventional Sitar. Because all the strings run parallel to the curvature of the bridge, there is no problem of dis-tuning of note. Secondly- Playing mends becomes very easy, because after stretching the string, it flows as per the curvature of the frets and there is no obstacle to the string, because of the curvature of the bridge, which is not possible in the conventional Sitar because of the straight bridge. And the most important thing is that the bridge does not require frequent leveling (Zawari) thus increasing the bridge life. The material used for making this new bridge is the same conventional material only.
Previously Sitar had all the frets like been. This Sitar was called as Achal Thaat Sitar. Some artist removed the frets of komal Re and komal Dha as the Hindustani raga structure does not usually need both Re(s) and Dha(s) at a time, converting it to a Chal Thaat Sitar which is regularly in use today. Major draw back in this Sitar is that, one has to physically shift the frets of Re and Dha make them either shuddha or komal. As far as playing classical music on sitar , it seems fine . but If anyone wants to play any other type of music on sitar, it is virtually impossible to play because two vital frets are missing! Hence, he did the re-addition of frets making it a complete Sitar. Partner of a renowned Sitar maker firm- Naushad Mirajkar seemed completely satisfied with the changes. He has named the new millennium sitar as a Sanjay Khani Sitar.
He has brought a unique style of presentation of his own- The "Khayal Ang". He explains-" As the capabilities of this new instrument were not known or may be that the instrument may not be having the technical perfection to imitate Gayaki on it; the musicians should have simplified the Khayal Ang into simplified version of Gat -Toda. Therefore the Bandish became the Gat and the Taans converted to "Todas."
After many years, the new thought of rendition came and the suitable changes in the instruments also were done. Today the new generations of Sitar players are experimenting on the proper conversion of Sitar playing by improvising the Raga into vocal style, with the usage of parallel terminology applicable in vocal style, playing Drut Bandish on Sitar, instead of the traditional Razakhani Gat. Sanjay has converted, or rather re-moduled the flat term toda, as taans. and a modular and a compact structure of a typical presentation of the Bandish in a typical Raga with the Sthai, Antra, the Sthai Taans, Antra Taans and The Sampurna Taans in a variety of Alankaars.
Ragas-2-Rock is a unique combination of the Rock with a blend of Indian Classical Music enjoyable to the lay and younger generation audience is Ragas-2-Rock!
Ragas-2-Rock is a concept where one can enjoy all sorts of music from the age old ventures, the golden songs of Indian Cinema to the latest ones from Bollywood. This programme creates a magic on the listener and all sorts’ of audience enjoy this show with great applause.
For a glimpse of this programme, do click on the below mentioned link.
The debut album Rock-n-Raga wherein Sanjay Deshpande has written, composed and sung all his own English numbers is released by Alurkar Music House, Pune, India, and is available in India and the USA. This album is also available for online purchase through www.wwservice.com andwww.cdbaby.com.
Samples of his Film song sitar instrumentals:
Tere sur aur mere geet - Gunj Uthi Shehenai
Isharo isharo maen - Kashmir ki Kali
Dheere dheere machal - Anupama
Madhuri M. Shanbhag a multifaceted personality Stars of Belgaum
10:44 AM Posted by ukmad
A professor of Physics by profession, now Principal of a leading science college, but she is more known to the world as a writer in Marathi, she is Mrs. Madhuri M. Shanbhag from Belgaum another star of Belgaum. A multi faceted personality who has been a winner on all fronts from home to work and the literary field as well.
Over 25Marathi books written by her have been published by noted Marathi publishers, on the subjects like science, fiction, short stories, novels and biographies. She also translated 4 English books into Marathi, the most notable amongst it being “Agni Pankh” the translation of the book “Wings of fire” written by Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam.
She has won many awards a list of which is too big to fit hence I have appended it at the bottom. Just to name a few notable awards will include the Lalit Vidnyaan Maharashtra Raajya Puraskaar on two occasions, KATHA Best Marathi short story, 2004.
She is very good short story writer with also a passion to translate best works into in Marathi, and the best example are “Agni Pankh” (14th Edition) the translation of the book “Wings of fire” written by Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam and one written by Kiran Bedi. (As I See, part1 ‘women empowerment, part2 ‘indian police’ part3 ‘leadership and governance; translated as ‘Streeyanche Saxameekaran, Sharateey Polisasevaa, Netrutv aani Prashasan)She is currently working on translating Keep of the grass, smart leadership, ‘Doctors from hell’.
Her writing skills are far varied, she also written biographies of Kalpana Chavala (‘Swanankadun Satyakade’ 6th edition), Chandreshekar Subrnamayam(2nd edition), JRD Tata 3rd edition.
She has also written science Fiction like Punarjanm, Indradhanushya, SAP mungi udalee akashee etc. She has also written novels like Brain Waves and Tamaachya Talaashi. Not just this she has also written a set of poems for the kids.
Knowledge grows only when it is shared and with the same perception she has been giving lectures on literary and social topics, translations in and around Belgaum, in different towns of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, M.P., Delhi and many other places.
She also spends time for the social uplifment of the society and she is working as a secretary of T.F.E. Society which runs 'Balika Adarsh Vidyalaya' a school for Girls from lowers section of society. She also is an active member of a social organization G.S.B.Samaj’. She actively participates in the literary organizations like Manthan, Vasant Vykhanmala etc
Mrs. Madhuri M. Shanbhag is working as a Professor of Physics at Govindram Sekseria Science College (Senior) from 1977. She is currently the Principal of the college.
Some excerpts of the interview with Madhuri M. Shanbhag :
- When did you start writing and what was your motivation behind the same?
Ans: Well I started late, when my son Manish started going to school, in 1989, I wrote one article and everybody praised it. Then I came to know that I have many more things to tell and the rest is history for me.
- What is that you first wrote?
Ans: The first article I wrote was a ‘lalitlekh’ on my favorite teacher Prof. V.G. Tilagul.
- In all your writings you seem to be influenced by science? Is that because you are a Physics professor?
Ans: Yes, science is something I am in love with, but actually its people which interest me more when it comes to writing. Most of my works are the result of my interest in people. For science, I love to pen influence of science on people.
- Agnipankh was a great success story for you, what inspired you to translate that biography into Marathi?
Ans: Well, I knew Dr. Kalam as a scientist in composites (smart materials), also the chief of five Indian missiles. When I read a small news item about his autobiography, the son of an illiterate poor boatman of Rameshvar reaching the highest civil honor, ‘Bharat-ratna’ completely on his merit and intelligence, I thought that it must be very interesting journey. And yes it is.Rests are the details like finding a publisher, who purchased rights and made a contract.
- How has been the support of your family towards all your work? You must have to make balance between home and work and also your writing?
Ans: I always feel that if you like to do something, you will find time. You even don’t mind forgoing your favorite pleasures. My husband Dr. Mohan Shanbhag is proud of me as a writer. Even my kids are very supportive about my writing. I was also taking care of the house. For a long time children, sansar and my teaching was my first priority.
- What do you like to do most teaching or writing?
Ans: Both are my favorite. Well, nowadays writing is in number one position.
- You have given lectures on so many varied topics and in various places can you narrate some good and bad incidents?
Ans: That will be a long answer. But at this point I will say that good incidences outnumber bad ones.
- What do you like to do when you are not working and also not writing?
Ans: I love to cook, particularly fish dishes. Then chat with my friends on phone, or netchat with my son and daughter. Surf on the net on my favorite sites. Read a book, well there are umpteen things I can think of.
- Are you working on something new these days, what is it another translation or fiction?
Ans: I am translating a book on Second World War, ‘Doctors from Hell’ by Vivien Spitz. I write one article ‘Kshitij’ every first Sunday of month in ‘Saptarang’ (Sunday special of Sakal daily.)
- Who are your idols?
Ans: Dr. Richard Feynman, (I am writing his biography), Dr.Kalam, JRD Tata, Chandra S. and many more in the field of science. Vijay Tendulkar, Dalavi, Arati Prabhu, G.A. Kulkarni,Shashi Deshapande,
- Reading of books has plummeted in the modern world your thoughts on this?
Ans: Yes, television and e-revolution has done that. But at least in India the literacy rate is increasing and very few have access to e-reading. Besides reading percolates in your mind and TV pictures just fly. You don’t remember the scenes you have seen yesterday till you see today’s episode. I do believe that books have lasting effect on you.
- What are your thoughts on this Site?
Ans: I have not gone through each and every detail, I will do that very soon but the glimpse is very interesting. Keep it up
Literary Awards she has got.
Lalit Vidnyaan Maharashtra Raajya Puraskaar, 2005
KATHA Best Marathi short story, 2004
Shri. Pu. Na. Pandit Best Short Story collection award , 2004
Kavi Anand award for best short story collection, 2004
Lalit Vidnyaan Raajya Puraskaar, 2003
Shantaadevi Shirole writer award by Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, 2003
Swatantryaveer Saavarkar award for Lalit Vidnyaan, 2000
Mahipati Puraskaar by Sangaati Sahitya Academy for best translation
Shri. Ka. Di. Sontakke award by Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, 2000
Ideal Reader award, Malatibai Dandekar contest – First Prize, 2000
Published Books
Short Story Collection
Palasaachi Paane
Kaachkamal
Chakawaa
Chehare
Aanakhi Ek Rastaa
Phule ani Patri
Punarvasan
Neersi mohamaya
samudra
Science Fiction
Punrjanma
Indradhanushya
Sap
Mungi udalee akashee
Brainwaves
Tamaachya Talaashi
Biography
Swapnakadun Satyakade
Chandrashekhar
JRD
Translation
Agneepankha –
Dr. A. P. J. Kalaam Ek Vyaktivedh
Joy of Cancer –
As I see (three parts)
Prayogatun vidnyan (Translation)
(Learning science from experts for children of 6 to 16)
Pt. Anant Terdal - Stars of Belgaum - Hindustani Classical vocalist
11:33 AM Posted by ukmad
He received his preliminary training in music from his uncle Shri. Keshavacharya and his mother, Smt. Bhagirathi. Thereafter, he came under the tutelage of Shri.Baburao Borkar, a talented Harmonium player who had a considerable impact upon him. At the same time, he had a privilege of learning vocal music from Dr.G.D.Joshi, (Sangeet Praveen) of Gwalior Gharana. Then, he learnt the nuances of Kirana Gharana from late Pt.R.N.Joshi buwa. In 1959, he got the title of Sangeet Visharad from Akhil Bharateeya Gandharva
Mahavidyalay. In 1983, Pt. Terdal became the Ganda Bandh disciple of Pt.Bhimsen Joshi – the doyen of Kirana Gharana. Since then, he has been imbibing the depths of Hindustani Classical Music from the maestro.
Pt. Terdal's singing is characterized by the clarity of swaras in three octaves, thoughtful and bhava poorna rendition of ragas in both vilambit and drut layas. Along with the classical music, he is eloquent in presenting Marathi Natyageet, Bhajans, Kannada Devarnamas etc.
Pt. Terdal has travelled extensively within India on his musical performances under the aegis of various organizations including the prestigious Sawai Gandharva festival of Pune, Akhil Bharateeya Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Karnataka Sangeet and Nrutya Academy, Ramkrishna Sangeet Sammelan organised by the Maharashtra Lalit Kala Nidhi, Mumbai, Tansen Sangeet Sammelan - Kolkata, Sangeet Research Academy of Kolkata, Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Sangeet Sammelan -Goa etc and performed along with the stalwarts of the Indian classical music including Pt.Shivkumar
Sharma, Pt.C.R.Vyas, Pt.Hariprasad Chourasia, Ustad Zakir Hussain, late Ustad Bismillah Khan, Ustad Hafiz Ahmed Khan, Smt.Sunanda Patnaik, late Pt.Jitendra Abhisheki, Pt.Swapan Choudhari etc. The musicians, music critics and media alike have acclaimed his performances. He toured Middle-east on his musical performances organized by Maharashtra Mandal and Kannada Sangh.
Pt. Terdal has been performing on All India Radio since 1975. In 1981, his National Program of music was broadcast. Doordarshan and other private channels from various centres including Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore have also telecast his programmes.
Various titles have come his way recognizing his genius in Hindustani Classical music. Sur Singar Sansad gave him the title of ‘Sur Mani’. In 2001, he was honored with the title of "Kalashri" by the Karnataka State Sangeet Academy.
Pt. Terdal's music is also available on cassettes and CDs. Anand Audio Cassette Company of Bangalore has released the cassettes of his devotional songs. Ganapati Bhat Music Academy, Hasanagi, has released a CD of Pt.Terdal's classical music.
Website: http://anantterdal.com/
Stars of Belgaum - Sudhir Kulkarni CTO and Vice President of Engineering at SellPoint Inc.
10:21 AM Posted by ukmad
Sudhir Kulkarni is another Star of Belgaum who has made Belgaumites proud and put Belgaum on the world map. It gives me great pleasure to write about him here.
Sudhir was born in Belgaum and resided in Kali Ambrai (behind Rex Theatre). He attended three schools in Belgaum: Public School No. 29, Sardar’s High School and Beynon Smith High-School. During his schools years he was a brilliant student and won many awards in extra-curricular activities including Geeta chanting, Quiz competitions and drawing. Sudhir earned his Bachelor of Technology degree from the Regional Engineering College in Warangal and Master's Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology at Chennai. He has also obtained Executive Business training from Harward University and Stanford University.
In a successful career spanning over 20 years, Mr. Kulkarni has held challenging positions with increasing responsibilities in renowned companies like Oracle and Informatica. He is experienced in evangelizing and delivering state-of-the-art software solutions in diverse disciplines such as internet applications, middleware, and system management tools.
Currently Mr. Kulkarni works as CTO and VP of Engineering for SellPoint Inc. He oversees all technical activities including SellPoint's patented Active Product Tour[TM] technology, on-demand application deployment and network infrastructure.
"We are fortunate to have Sudhir as the head of our engineering team," said Rick Martin, President and CEO of SellPoint. "His track record in designing and delivering state-of-the-art technology solutions will further solidify the breadth and depth of our technology platform."
"I love working for small companies because they're always on the cutting edge," Mr. Kulkarni said.
Sudhir, his wife Sujata and two children Sheila and Sameer currently live in California where he enjoys biking, swimming and spending time with his family. He also takes keen interest in Yoga, holistic medicine and wellness, which he enjoys sharing with others.
A few questions for you Sir.
1. When did you leave Belgaum (Year)?
I left Belgaum in the year 1979.
2. Some background of your family in Belgaum (as to your parent’s professions etc)?
My father late Sri. Chandrakant Kulkarni was renowned lawyer and mother late Smt. Sindhu Kulkarni (Naik) was a housewife. My sister Padmaja works in Karnataka Bank and resides in Pune.
3. When was the last time you visited Belgaum? Or how often do you come to Belgaum? Is anyone from your family still in Belgaum?
I visited Belgaum in November of 2008, I usually visit every year. My aunt and many of cousins still live in Belgaum.
4. Any plans to come back to Belgaum and start something here?
No concrete plans yet, I wouldn’t rule it out completely.
5. At your time Belgaum did not have the best of engineering colleges, but now we have the VTU (Vishveshwaraya Technological University) and two well known engineering colleges. What to do you want to tell the youngsters passing out from there?
I am extremely happy to note that world-class education is now available in Belgaum.
For the passing graduates I would use the quote from Mark Twain "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
6. You love working in small companies because they are always on the cutting edge, why haven’t you started one of your own.
I had started a couple of companies in the past but, I certainly plan to start a successful one in the future.
7. A few words of encouragement on what the youngsters should do in this time of recession.
I like to use a quote from President John F. Kennedy: “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word "crisis". One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger — but recognize the opportunity.”
To the youngsters, I would say, Aim high, follow your dreams. Good luck and Godspeed ahead!
8. What do you remember about Belgaum? Or what is that you miss a lot.
I have many fond memories of Belgaum including the heavy monsoon rains, early morning visits to temples and mouth-watering delicacies like Kunda, Maande and Misal.
9. What do you think about this website?
This is an outstanding effort which provides encouragement for youngsters and a way for people to keep in touch with Belgaum. The website has a great potential, I encourage you to actively promote it.
AMRUT PHARMACEUTICALS Stars of Belgaum
4:56 PM Posted by ukmad
AMRUT PHARMACEUTICALS at Amrut Nagar, Hindalga, Belgaum 591108 is a very reputed name in the field of ayurvedic medicines since 1938. All the products are result oriented and are of high efficacy.
With a wide range, AMRUT has products for all types of problems. More over their products are free from any kind of side effects and are very economical.
With a very strong presence in nine states, and area expanding every year AMRUT plans to be on the national level in couple of years.
With a very dedicated team of field staff, they make sure their products are available on every counter to serve the people. AMRUT has always believed in serving the people which is their primary aim. Over 20 lakhs of units sold every year it is our quality and trust people have in our products.
Various media campaigns are undertaken to create awareness of our products. We have been serving the people from more than 65 years and our sales growing by leaps and bounds year after year.
They have been making use of the latest technology in our R & D section to develop new products and serving our customers to the optimum.
History:
The Origins of Amrut Pharmaceuticals go back to the year 1938 when it was started in a humble way as a home industry by Late Vaidyaraj Ramchandra Joshi and Late Smt. Mai Ramchandra Joshi. It took a dynamic and visionary person like Late Dr. Sharad Ramchandra Joshi who could foresee the potential of Ayurveda to make Amrut Pharmaceuticals the present day multi-crore and multi-faceted venture. The 80 year old legacy has been time and again tested by circumstances. Amrut Pharmaceuticals has proudly withstood the tough times with its unshaken stress on quality, consistent principles and relentless perusal for development. The basis for this meteoric development of Amrut Pharmaceuticals began by creating awareness about the potential of Ayurveda and the mass appeal of the ayurvedic products manufactured by us. This Strategy proved so effective that within a short span the name Amrut Pharmaceuticals become a household name and its products became a thing which almost every house started using. Huge demand for the products made it necessary to open new outlets at places like Kolhapur, Cochin and Hyderabad.
The year 1982 saw the firm Amrut Pharmaceuticals get a face-lift with a brand new, modern and state-of-the art plant situated at Amrutnagar, Hindalga Belgaum. The latest techniques and the best technicians gave a new meaning to the term Ayurvedic medicine. Very efficient human resource management coupled with cost effective production made Amrut Pharmaceuticals a very successful, wide spread and massively popular venture.
Late Dr. Sharad Joshi, who was a multi-dimensional personality, gave Amrut Pharmaceuticals its modern day status. He had a bachelor's degree in science along with a degree in Ayurveda- Ayurved Bishak. Late Dr. Sharad Joshi had also obtained his masters degree in arts and a degree in law. He had a wide -spread and very active public and social life. Late Dr. Sharad Joshi was a great blow to the blooming and blossoming Amrut Pharmaceuticals.
Amrut Pharmaceuticals has been sincerely following the high standards set by Late. Sharad Joshi and is even this day dedicated in keeping his legacy alive. Amrut Pharmaceuticals in consistently perusing the highest levels of quality and is always active in its endeavor to make the un cherished dreams of Late Dr.Sharad Joshi come true.
Products divided into two distinctive categories, they are ETHICAL & O-T-C
Ethical: Pama Malam, Amlin Tabs, Gasonil Tabs, Adulsa Compund Syrup, Amtone Drops, Kona Tabs, Arthol Liniment.
Over the counter: Amrut Malam, Saroop Lepa, Narayan Taila, Mahanarayan Taila, Amrut Choorna, Triphala Churna, Gandharva Haritaki, Gulund With Praval, Virex Capsules
Also new products for Diabetics have been recently launched.
Another star of Belgaum, AMRUT PHARMACEUTICALS.
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