Oyo Rooms Independence Day Special – Get Rs.1000 Credits On SignUp + Upto Rs.900 Per Refer

Do you love travelling to see places ? Then you surely
spend a lot on booking hotels also. However there is
nothing to worry now as today we have come up with
an offer through which you can book premium hotels for
absolutely free !!

Yes oyo rooms is a new hotel booking app which is
giving exciting refer and earn rewards. You get Rs 1500
initially and then upto Rs 1100 per each friend.
OYO Rooms offers comfortable hotel and guesthouse
rooms with assured amenities that include an AC room
with TV, complimentary breakfast, in-room Wi-Fi and
24X7 customer service support, at pocket friendly
prices starting from Rs. 999.

Update – Referral rewards have been tripled till 2nd
August 2015. Hurry up !!

The best thing about this offer is that you can use your
full Oyo Money for booking hotels unlike goibibo where
you can just use 25% of gocash. Isn’t that amazing ?

How to get Rs 1000 Oyo Money ?

1. Download Oyo Rooms app from here – Android | iOS

2. Open the app and click on “Get Started”

3. Enter your name, mobile number, email address
>> In referral code box, enter code – MEDA-IVJC64

You will get Rs 1000 for using this code !! If you don’t
use any referral code, then you will get Rs 0.

4. Now verify your mobile number
That’s it !! Your account will be created and will be
credited with Rs 1500 free balance which you can use
to book luxury hotels !!

Oyo Rooms Refer and Earn program

>> You not only get Rs 1000 for signing up on oyo
rooms but also get Rs 400 oyo money for every friend
who installs this app and uses your referral code !!

Also if your friend books a hotel then you get Rs 400
more. So you can get a total of Rs 400+500=Rs 900
for each of your referral .

1. Click on top left icon >> Invite and Earn

2. Click on Invite Friends

3. Now share your referral code with your friends.

>> If your friends installs this app using your referral
code, then you will get Rs 400 instantly and you will get
Rs 500 more if your friend books a hotel.

How to book a hotel & get 100% cashback ?

1. Just select the city where you want the hotel

2. Now select the hotel. There are many good hotels
for just Rs 999 per night also

3. Select your stay for atleast two days and apply
coupon “ OYOCBCD” . You will get 100% cashback in the
form of Oyo Money. Max cashback is Rs 1500.

4. That’s it !! Make the payment
You will soon get your 100% cashback (max cashback
Rs 1500) in your Oyo Wallet which can be further used
for booking hotels for your next holiday

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Bitdefener antivirus is offering 6 months free internet security license key 2015 hurry up..!!

Bitdefender is an antivirus software suite developed by
Romania-based software company Softwin. It was launched
in November 2001. The Bitdefender products feature anti-
virus and anti-spyware, improved Detection, personal firewall,
vulnerability scanner, privacy control, user control, and
backup for corporate and home users. PC Tuneup and
Performance Optimizer are available in the Total Security
Suite. In the 2014 version, it had a wallet option to save
passwords, a lighter scan and computer performance.

Steps:-

1) Firstly goto Bitdefender 6 Months free license offer page or
Bitdefender Mobile / Tablet Security

2) Enter your email and captcha.

3) That’s it you will get the free license key with in 48 hours.

4) Also you will get full process and download link in email
from bitdefender.

Terms & Conditions:-

1) License key valid for 6 months only.

2) license key valid for a limited time only.

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The New Scirnce Made You An Universal Blood Donar

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have created an
enzyme that could transform all donated blood into a
universal type that can be given to any patient.

University of British Columbia chemists and scientists in the
Centre for Blood Research have created an enzyme that
could potentially solve this problem.

The enzyme works by snipping off the sugars, also known
as antigens, found in Type A and Type B blood, making it
more like Type O. Type O blood is known as the universal
donor and can be given to patients of all blood types.
"We produced a mutant enzyme that is very efficient at
cutting off the sugars in A and B blood, and is much more
proficient at removing the subtypes of the A-antigen that
the parent enzyme struggles with," said David Kwan, the
lead author of the study and a postdoctoral fellow in the
Department of Chemistry.

To create this high-powered enzyme capable of snipping off
sugars, researchers used a new technology called directed
evolution that involves inserting mutations into the gene
that codes for the enzyme, and selecting mutants that are
more effective at cutting the antigens.

In just five generations, the enzyme became 170 times more
effective.

With this enzyme, UBC associate professor Jayachandran
Kizhakkedathu and colleagues were able to remove the wide
majority of the antigens in Type A and B blood.

But before it can be used in clinical settings, the enzyme
used would need to remove all of the antigens.
The immune system is highly sensitive to blood groups and
even small amounts of residual antigens could trigger an
immune response.

Now we are the UNIVERSAL
Come ahed let's save the lives
Give The Gift Of Life

Thankyou,

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Donate to Nepal Through PayTM with Double for Rupee support

Nepal needs your help now
Our heart beats for Nepal. A massive earthquakes has struck the region causing thousands of injuries, destroyed homes and infrastructure.Nepal needs your generous support now! Let us help the people affected in this area and provide them with
desperately needed relief.

The Nepal Earthquake casualties are increasing hour after hour.
Govt. of India extending its help to an optimum extent. Now PayTM comes forward to collect donations for Nepal victims.

13 Aircrafts, 6 MI Helicopters. 2 tons of Medical
Equipment. Around 800 people evacuated (Indians +
Foreigners). IAF, Indian Army and Indian Govt. trying
best to rescue and help Nepal. Hats off to Indian Army
and Indian Government.

Donate through Paytm and PayTM will also contribute
same amount so that this will finally doubles the
donation amount. Paytm will match your donations
equally, a rupee for rupee.

We can donate in multiple denominations like Rs10, 20,
40, 100, 500, 1000 etc.

How to donate from Paytm?

Login to Paytm account

Start with minimum recharge of Rs.10 for your mobile or dth

Next step, select any of the following coupons related to donation:
Now after picking up the coupon this will add the amount in the total to be paid.

Proceed with paying.

I wish you too contribute as much as you can. This is pretty easiest way to donate to Nepal Victims.

Where will the contribution go: We will
be depositing our contributions to a
relief fund run by the government of
India’s Nepal specific relief fund (like
PM’s National Relief Fund). We are
also awaiting directives by Indian
government on any special fund for
Nepal Earthquake Relief.

Please note that we will not be able to
provide individual tax exemption
certificates since we will be paying the
proceeds as a consolidated amount
towards the Relief Fund. We will keep
you posted about the developments.

# NepalEarthquake

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Free Calling Trick By Wheel

As you all are familiar with the call rates that all
networks are increasing their call rates, now you no
need to worry about call rates because www.myballari.com
sharing a tweak for all networks user to make call for
free without deducting any balance. It is totally free.

This free calling is offered by Wheel, wheel bar
giving free call for 2 Minutes means you can talk for 2
minute without disconnect and everyone can use it for free.

Steps to call for free :
1. Dial 180020802080 [ Toll Free Number ]
2. Call will be disconnected automatically . And you will
get a call from wheel bar.follow the IVR instructions
3. A lady will ask for your name say your name in clear
voice.
4. Then she will ask for mobile number to which you
want to call. Please say in clear voice continue till the
number end.
5. Then computer will repeat the number you tell them
and will ask it is right or not.
6. Say them yes if number spoken by computer is right.
7. Now after few second your call will be connected.
And you can talk for 2 minutes for free.

NOTE: If you dial this number many times in a day then
you will not have to call to that number before 15 days. So
use 3-5 times in a day.

Tested

Enjoy Guys.

Like MyBallari fb page for more such updates

#MyBallari

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Free Eye Testing And Surgery Camp

Hello Dear Viewers
Free Eye Testing And Surgery

By: Dr K Nagarag and Dr N Vijay
Vijay Nagaraj Super Specality Eye Care Center
Near OPD Ballari

Eye testing: Date 11/03/2015 Time 10AM onwards
Venue: Pappaiya Hall ,Glass Bazar Ballari

Eye Surgery: Date 12/03/2015
Venue: Vijay Nagaraj Super Specality Eye Care Center
Near OPD Ballari

FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT:

1.Sri Vardhaman Jain Seva Sangh
Office : 08392-271010
Ashok Kumar : +917760463817

2.Vijay Nagaraj Super Specality Eye Care Center
Near OPD Ballari call-+917259563355

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Now Get Passport In Just 10 Days!

Here's good news for owners of Aadhaar
card. If you have it, you can now get your passport in
10 days, skipping the time-consuming police
verification process, which will be done later.

To expedite the passport issuing system, the ministry
of external affairs (MEA) has now decided to rely on
Aadhaar card for identification of the applicant and on
the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) database
for validation of his/her criminal antecedents, said a
ministry official.

With the applicant's self-declaration on aspects like
citizenship, criminal antecedents, criminal proceedings,
summons/warrants sufficing, the government will start
issuing fresh passports on condition that the applicant
will get the police verification done later. This is done
in case of Tatkaal seva, too.

The simplified police verification system seeks to
resolve issues raised from time to time regarding prior
police verification and consequent delay in issuance of
passports. In the new format, the applicant would
apply online; he or she needs only to attach the
Aadhaar card as the sole address and identity proof.
The applicant will get the appointment within three
days and in another seven days, the passport will be
processed and dispatched.

According to the new modalities devised by MEA, the
home and law ministries and the Intelligence Bureau,
the government, on the directions of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, has made Aadhaar card a mandatory
requirement for issuance of passports. The MEA has
coordinated with UIDAI to implement this. In case the
applicant does not have an Aadhaar card, his/her
Aadhaar enrolment number would suffice since the
identity of a person who has enrolled has also been
verified to a great extent.

Regarding the verification of criminal antecedents,
NCRB has put a system in place which will help it
validate the applicant's records based on its database.
Under the current scheme of things, passports are
issued within a week of receipt of police verification
reports.

The applicant may now be given the address of the
police station responsible for verification at the time of
issue of passport. This will help him/her actively
pursue and complete the process of verification before
travelling abroad. Any wrong declaration by the
applicant would entail impounding or revocation of
passport, said an MEA official.

Here is how you can get passport in JUST 10 DAYS
through online process:

Step 1 – Register yourself at Passport Seva Portal
Go to this link http://www.passportindia.gov.in/
AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink to register yourself.
If you are a new user, click on ‘register now’ link and
fill in details like your ‘passport kendra’, date of birth,
and email id.
You will receive you login ID on your registered email
ID. Thereafter, you will be redirected to the home page.

Step 2 – Login
Activate your account by clicking on the link received
on your email ID. Login through your user name and
password. Thereafter, click on the link ‘Apply for Fresh
Passport’ or ‘Re-issue of Passport’. You will get two
options; click on the second one to fill the application
form online.

Step 3 – Choose your option
If you are applying for passport for the first time, click
on ‘Apply for Fresh Passport’ link. Thereafter, you will
be required to fill in some forms. Take your time while
providing with your details, lest there should be a
mistake. For once the passport process fails, it takes a
lot of time to reapply.

Step 4 – Fill in family details
Once you have filled in the details, save it. You can
now access this page anytime by using your user
name and password. In the next page, fill in your
family details.
You can save it and move to the next page where
provide with your address; save it too. Provide with
your emergency contact details afterwards.

Step 5 – Pay and schedule appointment
At ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ page, clink on
Pay and Schedule Appointment link and fix your
appointment time. After submitting the form you will
be required to make online payment through your
credit card, debit card, or internet banking.

Step 6 – Print application receipt
After completing the process, click on Application
Receipt link to get the printout, which will contain
application reference number and appointment number.

Step 7 – Carry original documents
Carry to your designated Passport Seva Kendra
original documents. Well, within next 7 days, you will
receive your passport at home. You can also take its
copy online.

For more further details contact:
Passport Seva Kendra
1800 258 1800 ( Toll Free )
WWW.PASSPORTINDIA.GOV.IN

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Autobiography

Hello, Good to se you all

On the occation of Republic Day we have planed to get you all in touch with these great Autobiography and Books of the greatest personalities

1. Toward Freedom,(1936)
is an autobiographical book written by the first
Prime Minister of India , Jawaharlal Nehru while he
was in prison. It ran nine editions in the first year
alone. He wrote the book to explore how and why he
had ended up taking the path of civil disobedience
that in turn led to his imprisonment.

Nehru starts his history with how his ancestors had to
flee Kashmir , and then goes on to tell about his own
life, with a particular emphasis on the parts of his life
that had brought him to this point in time.

2. Wings of Fire (1999)
Is an autobiography of A P J Abdul Kalam ,
former President of India . It was written by Dr. Kalam
and Arun Tiwari. Kalam examines his early life,
effort, hardship, fortitude, luck and chance that
eventually led him to lead Indian space research,
nuclear and missile programs. Kalam started his
career, after graduating from Aerospace engineering at
MIT (Chennai), India , at Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited and was assigned to build a hovercraft
prototype. Later he moved to ISRO and helped
establish the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and
pioneered the first space launch-vehicle program.
During the 1990s and early 2000, Kalam moved to the
DRDO to lead the Indian nuclear weapons program,
with particular successes in thermonuclear weapons
development culminating in the operation Smiling
Buddha and an ICBM Agni (missile) .

3. The Story of My Experiments with Truth
Is the autobiography of Mohandas K. Gandhi, covering his
life from early childhood through to 1921. It was
written in weekly instalments and published in his
journal Navjivan from 1925 to 1929. Its English
translation also appeared in installments in his other
journal Young India . It was initiated at the
insistence of Swami Anand and other close co-
workers of Gandhi, who encouraged him to explain the
background of his public campaigns. In 1999, the book
was designated as one of the "100 Best Spiritual
Books of the 20th Century" by a committee of global
spiritual and religious authorities.

4. Raja Yoga , Karma Yoga , Bhakti Yoga
Is the literary works of Swami Vivekananda
He was born into an aristocratic Bengali family of Calcutta,
Vivekananda was inclined towards spirituality. He was
influenced by his guru, Ramakrishna, from whom he
learnt that all living beings were an embodiment of
the divine self; therefore, service to God could be
rendered by service to mankind. After Ramakrishna's
death, Vivekananda toured the Indian subcontinent
extensively and acquired first-hand knowledge of the
conditions prevailing in British India . He later travelled
to the United States, representing India at the 1893
Parliament of the World Religions. Vivekananda
conducted hundreds of public and private lectures and
classes, disseminating tenets of Hindu philosophy in
the United States, England and Europe. In India,
Vivekananda is regarded as a patriotic saint and his
birthday is celebrated there as National Youth Day .

5.Life Of Therisa
Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. ] commonly known
as Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 – 5 September
1997), was a Roman Catholic religious sister and
missionary who lived most of her life in India. She
was born in today's Macedonia, with her family being
of Albanian descent originating in Kosovo.

Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity , a
Roman Catholic religious congregation , which in 2012
consisted of over 4,500 sisters and is active in 133
countries. They run hospices and homes for people
with HIV / AIDS , leprosy and tuberculosis; soup
kitchens; dispensaries and mobile clinics; children's
and family counselling programmes; orphanages; and
schools. Members must adhere to the vows of
chastity, poverty and obedience as well as a fourth
vow, to give "wholehearted free service to the poorest
of the poor".

6.Life Of Akbar
Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar , known
popularly as Akbar (IPA: [əkbər] , literally "the great";
14 October 1542 – 27 October 1605), also known as
Akbar the Great or Akbar I ,was Mughal Emperor
from 1556 until his death. He was the third and one of
the greatest rulers of the Mughal Dynasty in India.
Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun , under a regent,
Bairam Khan , who helped the young emperor expand
and consolidate Mughal domains in India. A strong
personality and a successful general, Akbar gradually
enlarged the Mughal Empire to include nearly all of
the Indian Subcontinent north of the Godavari river.
His power and influence, however, extended over the
entire country because of Mughal military, political,
cultural, and economic dominance. To unify the vast
Mughal state, Akbar established a centralised system
of administration throughout his empire and adopted a
policy of conciliating conquered rulers through
marriage and diplomacy. In order to preserve peace
and order in a religiously and culturally diverse
empire, he adopted policies that won him the support
of his non-Muslim subjects. Eschewing tribal bonds
and Islamic state identity, Akbar strived to unite far-
flung lands of his realm through loyalty, expressed
through a Persianised culture, to himself as an
emperor who had near-divine status.

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Page Cover Photo Setup

Hello all

Today we came with an unique posting to help you all to set up your cover photo of your page,it plays an important role in audiance attraction and building the business standerds

We are menctioning some  of the guidelines to setup your cover along with the dimenctions and picture clarity

What are the guidelines for my Page's cover photo?
For your Page's cover photo, use a unique image that
represents your Page. This might be a photo of a popular
menu item, album artwork or a picture of people using
your product. Be creative and experiment with images to
see what your audience responds to best.
All cover photos are public , which means anyone visiting
your Page will be able to see it. Cover photos must follow
the Pages Terms and can't be deceptive, misleading or
infringe on anyone else's copyright.

What are the dimensions of my Page's profile picture and
cover photo?
Your Page's profile picture:
Displays at 160x160 pixels on your Page on
computers, 140x140 pixels on smartphones and 50x50
pixels on most feature phones
Must be at least 180x180 pixels
Will be cropped to fit a square
Is located 16 pixels from the left and 176 pixels from
the top of your cover photo on computers
Is located 24 pixels from the left, 24 pixels from the
bottom and 196 pixels from the top of your cover
photo on smartphones
Your Page's cover photo:
Displays at 851 pixels wide by 315 pixels tall on your
Page on computers and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels
tall on smartphones
Doesn't display on feature phones
Must be at least 399 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall
Loads fastest as an sRGB JPG file that's 851 pixels
wide, 315 pixels tall and less than 100 kilobytes
For profile pictures and cover photos with your logo or
text, you may get a better result by using a PNG file.

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List Of Degree ( UG/PG ) (Nursing/B.Ed ) Colleges In & Around Ballari(Bellary) District Along With Their Name,Phone Number & Email Id/Address

Name of the College Phone No Email.ID
1. Principal
SSA Govt First Grade College,
S.N.Pet,
Bellary-583101.
08392-274654/
9449373999
ssagfgcblykar@gamil.com
gopalmarathi@gmail.com

2. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Kurugodu-583 116
Bellary(Tq)(D).
08393263066/
9986161279
gfckurugodu@gmail.com
narayanappas9@gmail.com

3. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Siruguppa-583121,
Bellary(Dist).
08396222168/
9448001612
gfgcsgp@gmail.com
abdulmutalibuhdl@gmail.com

4. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Hospet-583 201
Bellary(Dist).Hh
08394-221660/
9448562423
gfgcvijayanagara90@gmail.com
drmnnagaraj@gmail.com

5. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Kampli-583132
Bellary(Tq)(Dist).
08394-250020/
9986122539
gfgcollegekampli@gmail.com
ganapatiklamani@gmail.com

6. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Moka-583 117.
Bellary(Tq)(Dist).
9901393029 gfgcmoka@yahoo.com

7. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Sandur-583119
Bellary(Tq)(Dist).
08395-260482
9845142409
gfgcsandur@gmail.com

8. Principal
SAVT Govt First Grade College,
Kudligi-583 135
Bellary(Tq)(Dist).
08391-220248/
7259533239
savt.kudligi@gmail.com
hks.principal56@gmail.com

9. Principal
Garment Research Training Design and
Development Centre,
District Statium Road,
Near First Railway Gate,
Cowl Bazar,
Bellary-583 102.
08392244258/
9482003699
grtdcprinci@gmail.com
shivu_mtech@yahoo.co.in

10. Principal
Smt. Gaali Rukminamma changareddy
Govt Commerce & Management
Degree College,
Ex- Muncipal College Ground,
Bellary-583101.
08392-271718/
9449477944
gcmc.bly@gmail.com

11. Principal
GVPP Govt First Grade College,
Ramanagara,
Hagaribommanahalli-583212.
08397-238411/
9449726197
govtfirstgradecollege.hbhalli@gmail.com
rangaswamyrk61@gmail.com

12. Principal
Smt Honnuramma Late M.Siddappa,
Govt First Grade College,
Tekkalakote-583122.
08396248330/
9480059744
gfgctekkalkote@rediffmail.com

13. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Mariyammanahalli-583222.
08394-213100/
9449581321
gfgcmmh@gmail.com

14. Principal
Smt Rudramba M.P.Prakash
Govt First Grade College,
Huvinahadagali-583219.
08399-240071/
9880513444
principal.srmpp@gmail.com

15. Principal
Bellari Business College,
‘Jnana Gangothri’ Campus,
Hospet Road, Bellary-583103.
08392-237169/ 237100
9880999862
christraj75@gmail.com

16. Principal
Kottureshwara Degree College,
Kottur-583 134,
Kudligi Taluk,
Bellary District.
08391-226249/
8050151948
principalkck@yahoo.com
alurnaragaj2@gmail.com

17. Principal
Gangavathi Bhagyamma
Rural Degree College,
Huvinahadagali-583219.
08399-240251/
9902372981
gbrdc103@yahoo.co.in
csdevaragudi@gmail.com

18. Principal
Kumari G Sudha Shankara
Gouda Memorial Theosophical
College of Management,
Hampi Road,
Hosapet-583201.
08394-222224/
9480178806 tcmhospet@gmail.com

19. Principal
Gangothri BSW Degree College,
Vidya Nagar,
Ujjini Road,
Kottur,
Kudligi(Tq)
Bellary(Dist)-583134.
08391-225166/
9448341379 vskugbswdcktr@rediffamil.com

20. Principal
K.M.S. First Grade College,
Kanahosalli-583 218.
Kudligi Tq, Bellary-Dist.
08391-229279/
7026065450
9986260348
harshadec3@gmail.com

21. Principal
Indo-American Degree College
Sanjay Gandhi Nagar,
Bellary-583 104.
9538830405/
9845482224
indoamericanclg@gmail.com
vijayabhaskareddy64@gmail.com

22. Principal
M.K.College of Arts,
K.E.B.Power Station,
Ujjaini Road,
Kottur-583134.
Kudligi Tq.
08391-225110/
9945832933
nbmswktr@gmail.com
basarajbirada82@gmail.com

23. Principal
Jnana Jyothi College, (BA)
Near TVS Show Room,
2nd Main Road,
Parvathi Nagar,
Bellary-583 101.
08392-267701/
7676667173
cordorg@rediffmail.com
harishnaikd@gmail.com

24. Principal
Maata Degree College,
SBM Bank Upstair,
Kappagal Road,
Bellary-583 101.
9448739999/
9742252360
ravi_neelumines@yahoo.com

25. Principal
Jnana Bharathi Degree College,
Kumaraswamy Layout,
Near Vijayamery School,
Siruguppa-583121
Bellary-Dist.
08396-222071/
9480066445
gbdc1481@gmail.com
nitturujaya@gmail.com

26. Principal
Marched Institute of Hotel Management,
Plot No-301, Honey Apartment,
2nd Cross, Gandhi Nagar,
Bellary-583 101.
9845253431
9448992340
mmgouda@marchadgroup.com

27 Principal
National College,
Gopala Swamy Road,
Gandhi Nagar,
Bellary-583103.
08392-254555/
7353285567 venkiakihall@gmail.com

28. Principal
Sri Maata Degree College,
Amaravathi Colony,
Near Nerikshana Mandhir,
Hospet-583 201.
9448739999/
9742252360 ravi_neelumines@yahoo.com

29. Principal
Sri Basaveshwara Degree College,
Shankarareddy Layout,
Sadhashiva Nagar,
Siruguppa-583 121.
08396-222099/
9901983529
8792412599
principal.sbd@gmail.com
amarshuppar.1234@gmail.com

30. Principal
K.S.P.L.Degree College,
Basaveshwara Badavane,
Hospet-583201.
08394-221665/
9535379090 ksplcollegehpt@gmail.com

31. Principal
Sree shiddeswara jagadguru College,
Petrol bunk (Opp). Itagi-583220
Huvinahadagali(Tq).
08391225058/
9448966696/
9986245101
principalssjdc@gmail.com
drsrinivaschri@gmail.com

32. Principal
Shashanka Degree College(B.Com)
Moka Road, Bellary-583 103.
7353613868
spmcollege2005@gmail.com

33. Principal
Sri Hampi Virupaksheswara
Swamy First Grade College,
Vidyaranya,
Hospet-583 276.
08394-241083/
9448877175
shvfgc@gmail.com
ybasavarajay@gmail.com

34. Principal
Sri Satyam College of Managament(BBM)
16/A, Kappagal Village Road,
2nd Caluve Nantara,
Bellary-03.
08392-231039/
9538616001 satyammsw01@gmail.com

35. Principal
Sree Guru Thipperudra College,
Behind Sukrutha Nursing Home,
Gandhi Nagar,
Bellary-583103.
08392258000/
9844058895
blysgtcollege@gmail.com
hrbalanagaraj@gmail.com

36. Principal
Vijayanagara College,
Hospet-583201.
08394-228431
9900299121
vnchospet@yahoo.in
sspolicepatil155@rediffmail.com

37. Principal
Smt B.E.Hanumanthamma memorial
Institure of Managament,
VKJ PU College Campus,
Bellary Road,
Siruguppa.-583121.
08396-222072/
9535289298 yadiginalmllu@gmail.com

38. Principal
Veerashaiva College,
Cantonment,
Bellary-583104.
08392-242185
9449256389
vcpri@bsnl.in
pbasavarajhpt@gmail.com

39. Principal
Sri Siddalingeshwara First Grade College,
Kanamadugu-583 218,
Kudligi Taluk,
Bellary-District.
08194-230653/
9986260348 9900189774
ssfgkmd.bapuji.cta@gmail.com
shivannat@gmail.com

40. Principal
Wardlaw C.S.I. College,
Kalamma Street,
Bellary-583 101.
08392-271181/
9448447774
wardlawcsicollegebly@gmail.com

41. Principal
Srikari Degree College,
Ananthasayana Gudi,
Hampi Road,
Hospet-583 201.
08394-420491
9880631000
9480196968
srikariet@gmail.com
devikamalini10@gmail.com

42. Principal
Malligi Education Trust,
C/o Hotel Malligi Pvt. Ltd.
10/90, J.N.Road, Hospet-583201.
08394-228101/
9902352350
malligiinstitute@gmail.com

43. Principal
Sri. Renuka First Grade College
Kudlgi Road, Ramanagar,
Hagaribommanahalli 583212.
08397-238145/
8867142516
srirenukafgchbh@gmail.com
tanojkm@gmail.com

44. Principal
Sri Laxmi venkateshwara
Degree College,
Bapuji Nagar,
1st ward
Kudligi-583135 .
08391-220191
9448093907
slv.ba_smbt@yahoo.com
nagaraja_rathod@yahoo.com

45. Principal
MGM Evening Degree College,
Court Road,
Bellary-583101.
08392-230115/
9739993339
mgmdegree230115@gmail.com
mhoney007@gmail.com

46. Principal
Swamy Vivekananda First Degree College,
M.B.Ayyanahalli,
N.H-13, Kudligi(Tq).
9743731840/
8105186989
svfgcollege@gmail.com
rameshpsnaik@gmail.com
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Koppal District UG  Colleges
Sl.No Name of the College Phone No Email.ID

47. Principal
CNR Govt First Grade College,
Srirama Nagar,
Gangavathi-584130 .
08533-201180/
9739124528
principalcnrgfgc@gmail.com

48. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Yalaburga-583236.
08534-220171/
9964532176
gfgcybl@gmail.com
srs280965@gmail.com

49. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Koppal-583231.
08539-222651/
9448294319
gfgcollegekpl@gmail.com
shanthappanavar@gmail.com

50. Principal
SKNG Govt First Grade College,
Gangavathi-583227.
08533-231100/
9845721877
principalgvt@gmail.com
shylajasvijay@gmail.com

51. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Irakallagada-583 237.
08539-244462/
9449306635
gfgcirk@gmail.com drhhory@gmail.com

52. Principal
Sri Pampanna Saranappa Guggalashetty,
Govt First Grade College,
Kanakagiri-583283.
08533-240515/
8861319040
venkateshsir723@gmail.com

53. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Ittnal-583234.
0853-274407/
9740858966
hitnalgfgc@gmail.com
gavisiddappamuthal@gmail.com

54. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Hosabandi Harlapura-583 231.
08539265601/
9743962829
gfgchbhp@gmail.com
krishnappakrishnappa3@gmail.com

55. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Hirevankalakunta-583237.
08534-247601/
9880253736
drpurushottam@gmail.com

56. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Kustagi, Koppal(Dist).
08538-267017/
9448418667
principalkustagi@gmail.com

57. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Alavandi-585226.
08539285210/
9481549556
srchigari@gmail.com
shambhuchigari@ymail.com

58. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Mangalore-583230 Yalaburga(Tq).
9448877085 drnaik06@gmail.com
gfgcmangalore@rediffmail.com

59. Principal
Govt First Grade College,
Tavaragera-583278, Kustagi(Tq).
9448466027 gfgctvr@gmail.com
doddappa61@gmail.com

60. Principal
A.L.Prasad Degree College,
Sriramanagar-584130 . Gangavathi(Tq)
083533-276867
9448414286
alpdcsrn@gmail.com
basavaraj.aigol@gmail.com

61. Principal
C. Mallikarjuna Nagappa, Arts,
Commerce College,
Karatagi-583229.
08533-204702/
9986472133
cmndegreecollege@rediffmail.com

62. Principal
Gulagannavar College of Social Work
(BSW)
NH-63, Gadag Road,
Koppal (Dadegal)-583231.
9980879327/
9880301639
rdtesnaveen@gmail.com

63. Principal
GHN College of Commerce,
Pampanagar-
Gangavati-583227.
08533-230623/
9448695182
mohangkoti@gmail.com
pringhncc@rediffmail.com

64. Principal
JS Degree College,
Peerjada Street,
Gangavathi-583227.
9620408589
raghu.janadri@gmail.com

65. Principal
KK Institute of Commerce,
(B.Com), Millinium Campus,
NH-63, Gadag Road,
Koppal(Dadegal)-583231.
08539-200552/
8548836107/
9448118985
mimkpl@gmail.com
scpatil98@gmail.com

66. Principal
K.L.E. Society’s B.Com Degree College,
K.L.E. Campus,
Koppal Road,
Vaddarahatti,
Gangavathi-583227 .
08533-200838/
9482026650
klecommgvt@gmail.com
shivah24@gmail.com

67. Principal
Rural College of Business Management,
NH-63, Gadag Road,
Koppal(Dadegal)-583231.
9591658270 iumeti@rediffmail.com

68. Principal
Sree Gavishiddeshwara Arts,
Science & Commerce College,
Koppal-583231.
08539-220214
9448541058
sgcollegekpl@gmail.com
slmp1205@gmail.com

69. Principal
Sri H.R.Sriramulu Memorial College,
Saraswathigiri,
Gangavathi-583227.
08533-230490/
9845833987
hrsmcollege1974@gmail.com
puttaswamybangal@gmail.com

70. Principal
Smt Saradamma Kotabala,
BBM & BCA College,
Gavi Mata Campus,
Koppal-583231.
08539-222327/
9986575130
svkbbmbcabcom@gmail.com
rajaraja_cvr@yahoo.co.in

71. Principal
Smt & Sri Andanappa Hosamani
Rural First Grade College,
Kukanur-583232.
Yalaburga(tq),
Koppal(Dist).
08534-230180/
9482753620
smtandsriahrfgcollege@gmail.com
rdesaivgc@gmail.com

72. Principal
SMBS Degree College(BSW)
Rudreshwara Nagar,
Raichur Road,
Marali-583268 .
08533-276255
9880582212
9449663603
vskusmbsdcmrl@rediffmail.com
smbs.bsw@gmail.com

Post Graduate Colleges
Sl.No Name of the College Phone No Email.ID

73. Principal
SSA Govt First Grade College,
Bellary-583101.
08392274654/
9449373999
ssagfgcblykar@gamil.com
gopalmarathi@gmail.com

74. Principal
Veerasaiva College,
Cantonment, Bellary-583101.
08392-242185
9449256389
vcpri@bsnl.in
pbasavarajhpt@gmail.com

75. Principal
Vijayanagara College,
Hospet-583201.
08394-228231/
9900299121
vnchospet@yahoo.in
sspolicepatil155@rediffmail.com

76. Principal
Sri Gavisiddeshwara Arts, Science &
Commerce Degree College &
P.G.Centre,
Koppal-583 231.
08539-220214
9448541058
sgcollegekpl@gmail.com
slmp1205@gmail.com

77. Principal
Sri Kolli Nageshwara Rao
Gangaiah Govt.First Grade College,
Gangavathi-583227 Koppal(D).
08533-231100/
9845721877
principalgvt@gmail.com
shylajasvijay@gmail.com

78. Principal
Gulagannanar Institute of
Commerce (M.Com)
NH-63, Gadag Road,
Dadegal-Koppal-583231.
9880301639/
9591658270 rdtesnaveen@gmail.com

79. Principal
Kottureshwara Degree College,
Kottur-583134.
08391-226249/
8050151948
principalkck@yahoo.com
alurnaragaj2@gmail.com

80. Principal
K.K.Institute of Commerce
(M.Com)Millennium Campus,
NH-63, Gadag Road,
Dadegal-Koppal-583231.
08539-200552/
8548836107/
9448118985
mimkpl@gmail.com
scpatil98@gmail.com

M. S. W. College
Sl.No Name of the College Phone No Email.ID

81. Principal
Institute of Social Studies & Research
(MSW) NH-63,
Gadag Road,
Dadegal-Koppal-583231.
9880301639/
9845324861
rdtesnaveen@gmail.com

82. Principal
Jnana Jyothi College of Master in
Social Work
Near TVS Show Room,
2nd Main Road,
Parvathi Nagar,
Bellary-583 101.
08392-267701/
7676667173
cordorg@rediffmail.com
harishnaikd@gmail.com

83. Principal
National institute of Human Science,
Gopal Swamy Road
Gandhi Nagar,
Bellary – 03.
08392-254555/
7353285567
nationalmsw@gmail.com
venkiakihall@gmail.com

84. Principal
N. B. College of M.S. W.
Near Banshankari Temple,
Kottur-583134.
Kudligi Tq.,
08391 225202
9945832933
nbmswktr@gmail.com
basarajbirada82@gmail.com

85. Principal
Shashank Institute of M. S.W.
College,
Moka Road,
Gandhinagar,
Bellary -583 103.
9880458477/
7353613868
spmcollege2005@gmail.com
sanjeeva.mandal@gmail.com

86. Principal
Satyam College of M.S.W.
195/ C, 9th Cross, M. V. Nagar,
Kapagal Road Bellary-583103.
08392-2231039/
9538616001
satyammsw01@gmail.com
bvgoudas@gmail.com

B.Ed. Colleges
Sl.No Name of the College Phone No Email.ID

87 Principal
JSS Institute of Education,
P.B.No.1 Gadi Durugamma
Temple, Holagundi Road,
Huvinahadagali-583219.
08399-241122/
9449980147/9916260600
vskujssied@gmail.com
hpramesh06@gmail.com

88 Principal
S.A.Ningoji College of Education,
Koppal Main Road,
Taluk Stadium Opp.
Yelaburga-583236
08534-201042/
9448335697
sanbedylb@gmail.com
ravi.principal2013@gmail.com

89 Principal
Jnana Bharathi College of
Education,
Sandur Road, Kudligi-583135,
Bellary(D).
08391-216290/
9972169962
jnanbharathibed2004@gmail.com
veeruhdl1602@gmail.com

90 Principal
Sri Gavisiddeshwar College of Education,
Gavi Mata Campus,
Koppal-583231.
08539-222030/
9964033260
sgbed@gmail.com
rbganji60@gmail.com

91 Principal
Kotturswamy College of Education.
Nagesh Shasth
ri Nagar,
Kapgal Road, Bellary – 583 103.
08392-258434/
8951694485 ksbedbellary@gmail.com
satishremath79@gmail.com

92 Principal
Sha Bhavarlal Babulal Nahar
College of Education,
College Road,
Hospet-583201.
08394-223839/
9448792759
principalvvssbbnce@yahoo.com

93 Principal
Rajeev Gandhi M.Ed P.G.
Center RDTE Society Building,
NH -63, Gadag Road,
(Dadegal)-Koppal-583231.
9241417614
vinodmed@gmail.com
rajivgandhimed@rgremtrust.org

94 Principal
Sree Vijayachandrashekhar
College of Education,
Kustagi-584121,
Koppal(D).
08536-200499/
9449558468
8970147363
svcbedcollege@gmail.com
sctippasetti@gmail.com

95 Principal
Rayal College of Education,
D.No-561 24th Ward, Behind
Dewane Masthane Dargha,
C.B.Bellary-583102.
08392-245051
8152006152 akheelbellary@rediffmail.com

96 Principal
Sree Laxmi Venkateshwara
College of Education,
Bapuji Nagar,
Kudligi(P & Tq)
Bellary(D)-583135.
08391-220191/
9448093907
slv.bedsmbt@yahoo.com
nagarajarathod@yahoo.com

97. Principal
Tungabhadra B.Ed College,
Vidya Nagar,
Ujjaini Road,
Kottur-583134.
08391-210433/
9901688868 tssbed99@gmail.com

98. Principal
TMAE Society’s College of Education,
Ilahi Colony, Prashanth Nagar,
Gangavathi-583227.
08533-270646/
94492279437
principaltmaebed@gmail.com
hmshivakumarswamy@gmail.com

99. Principal
Rajeev Gandhi Rural college of
Education, RDTE Society Building,
NH -63, Gadag Road,
Koppal(Dadegal)-583231.
9241417614 vinodmed@gmail.com
rajivgandhimed@rgremtrust.org

B.P. Ed. College
Sl. No. Name of the College Phone No Email.ID

100. Principal
Sri. Renuka B.P. Ed. College,
Kudlgi Road, Ramanagar,
Hagaribommanahalli -583212.
08397-238145/
9448146544
srirenukabpedhbh@gmail.com
veeresh.goudra20@gmail.com

101. Principal
Tungabhadra B.P.Ed. College,
Vidhya nagar ,
Kottur – 583134.
08391-226110
9916236723 gdhktr@gmail.com

102.Principal
Smt. Allum Sumangalamma Memorial College
for Women
Gandhi Nagar, Ist Cross,
Bellary, Karnataka
(08392) 256756, 257624
+919901519735

103.Principal
Bellary Engineering College, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:Jnana Gongathri Campus, Alipur, Hospet Road
No.873/2, Bellary-Hospet Road
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583104:
vpbec@rediffmail.com
: becbellary@rediffmail.com

104.Principal
Sonia Gandhi College of Education,
Opp. Urdu High School, Edgah Road,
BELLARY –583102
Phone No.:
08392-656698,
9448217692

105.Principal
Vunki Sannarudrappa Law College, Bellary, Karnataka
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583103

106.Princpal
Rao Bahadur Y.Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College
Vijayanagar Engineering College
Cantonment
Bellary - 583 104
Karnataka
Phone: +91-8392-244809
Fax: +91-8392-242148
Email: vnecollege@yahoo.com

107.Principal
Government Dental College and Research Institute,
Bellary, Karnataka
Address:Bellary Cantonment
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583104

108.Principal
MOHAMMADIA B ED COLLEGE, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:Plot No : T.S.no.8/1
cowl bazar first gate
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583102
08392-243203.
www.mohammadiabed.in.

109.Principal
Government Taranath Ayurved College, Bellary,
Address:Anantapur Road
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583101
+91-8392-261073.

110.Principal
Togari Veeramallapppa Memorial College of Pharmacy,
Bellary, Karnataka
Address:Gandhi Nagar
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583103
08392-257444

110.Principal
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS),
Bellary, Karnataka
Address:Near Vidya Nagar,
Cantonment
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583104
+91-8392-583104, 242410, 242380, 235201
vims_42366@yahoo.com

111.Principal
Goutam college of Education, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:ALLIPUR, HOSPET ROAD
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583104

112.Principal
Kotturswamy college of Teacher Education, Bellary,
Karnataka
Address:Plot No. : 511,512,516
Y.Nageshshastry Nagar,Kappagal Road
Post Office : Gandhinagar
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583103
08392-258434.
Principal@vvscteksce.org

113.Principal
Indian College of Nursing, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:No. 50, Azeez Mandir,Vijayanagar Colony,
Contonment Tilak Nagar, By pass Road
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583104
08392-240997, 240415

114.Principl
Sharabeshwara College of Nursing, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:6th WaRoad, Guggurahatti,Bangalore Road
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583102

115.Principal
Satyam MEd Post Graduate Centre, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:No. 195/C 8th Cross, MV Nagar, Kapgal Road
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India

116.Principal
RK College of Nursing, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:R.K.Hospital, S.N.Petr, Main Road
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
08392-277919
rk_principal67@yahoo.com

117.Principal
SVR Teacher Training Institute, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:Plot No. : 46 Bangalore Highway
Post Office : Halakundi,Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583102
08337-244939.
Ssramc@indiatimes.com

118.Principal
Bellary Teacher Training Institute, Bellary, Karnataka
Address:Plot No. : 890 B1,B2,B3
Anantapur Road
Post Office : Patel Nagar
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583101
08392-261345
Bttibellary@rediffmail.cm

119. Principal
Allum Karibasappa Institute of
Management, V.S.College Campus,
Airpost Road, Cantonment,
Bellary-583104.
08392-242600/
9901519735
vvsakim@gmail.com
directorakim1@gmail.com

120.Principal
Vijayanagar Institute of Management (VIM), Bellary,
Address:Cantonment, Bellary, Karnataka - 583104
Bellary (District Bellary)
Karnataka, India
Pin Code : 583104
http://www.vvsakims.org/.

121 Principal
Millennium Institute of
Management(MBA)
NH-63, Gadag Road,
Dadegal-Koppal-583231.
08539-200552/
8548836107/
9448118985
gururajmim@gmail.com
scpatil98@gmail.com

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The Car Giant Lamborghini to enter into the smart phone network , With a Massive 3,400 mAh Battery

Lamborghini will reportedly be launching a new
luxury smartphone in January, called the 88 Tauri -
named after the constellation. For now, pricing
information has not been reported, but the smartphone
is claimed to be set for an India launch via Luxury Quotient.

The Tonino Lamborghini 88 Tauri is being reported by
GQIndia to run Android 4.4.4 KitKat and sport a 5-
inch full-HD display with an oleophobic coating and
10-point multi-touch. Unlike most luxury phones, the
88 Tauri seems to be rather well-endowed, and is said
to be powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon
801 SoC, coupled with 3GB of RAM.

Other reported specifications include a 3400mAh
battery rated to deliver 1,000 hours of standby time, a
20-megapixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front-
facing camera. Strangely enough for a luxury
smartphone, the 88 Tauri is claimed to feature dual-
SIM dual active support, apart from LTE connectivity.

The Tonino Lamborghini 88 Tauri will reportedly be
available in limited quantities.

Quite a few major manufacturers have tried their hands
at luxury smartphones, and one of the most recent
examples is a collaboration between BlackBerry and
Porsche Design - resulting in the Porsche Design
P'9983 . It starts at EUR 1,650 (roughly Rs. 1,27,000).

The Porsche Design P'9983 is the third smartphone
launched in collaboration between BlackBerry and
Porsche Design, the first two being BlackBerry Porsche
P9981 and Porsche Design P'9982 .

Notably, the handset features a premium quality build
such as camera lens made out of sapphire glass;
Porsche Design floating logo and chassis sporting
forged stainless steel, and also comes with special
glass-weave technology for the back.

For specifications, the Porsche Design P'9983 comes
with 3.1-inch HD touch screen; 1.5 GHz dual-core
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 (MSM8960); 2GB of RAM;
64GB inbuilt storage; expandable up to 128GB (via
microSD card); 2100mAh battery; 8-megapixel rear
camera; 2-megapixel front camera; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/
g/n; Bluetooth 4.0; LTE; FM radio; Micro-USB, and
Micro-HDMI connectivity support.

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The Famous Grass Mats of Pattamadai

Pattamadai is a panchayat town in
Tirunelveli district(surrounded by Kozhumadai/
Melacheval in the East, Paymadai/ Cheranmahadevi in
the West, Pulavan Kudiyeruppu/Kanganankulam in the
South and karisulnthamangalam in the North east) in
the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

World Famous Mats of Pathamadai

About The Mats (Pai) :

The majority of mats made in here have cotton warps and korai wefts. Korai belongs to the sedge family of plants, Cyperaceae. Korai mats may be broadly divided into three categories.
Coarse mats are rough in texture, relatively quick to weave and may be made using either a handloom or powerloom. Higher quality handloom mats are finer in texture. The highest
quality have a texture akin to silk. To make such mats the korai is soaked in running water for up to a week until it begins to rot, the central pith is then scraped off and each stem split into fine strands, dried and dyed. The finer the mat desired, the longer the korai needs to soak and the thinner the weft strands will be. The number of warp threads also increases with finer mats.

Apart from the regular weaves and patterns, Pattamadai paais are made to order for wedding ceremonies. The bride and the groom's names and the wedding date are woven in to the mat make the occasion memorable.

The Weaving ...

The process of mat weaving is time consuming and
painstaking. The art and craft of weaving and blending
intricate designs of Pattamadai mats are considered
unique to this region. "Korai' grass grows in swampy
lands and riverbeds. Online research mentions a specific
set of Labbai/Lubbai and Rauther Muslim families are
involved in weaving these mats or making the loom.
According a research submitted at a seminar in New
Delhi -by Ms Soumhya Venkatesan in 2003, this
household cottage industry contributes to over 75% of
the local income in Pattamadai.

Patterns and colours

Traditional colours include rich "Indian" colours : black ,
brown and red as these are the colours derived from
sappan tree. Dyed grass strands are woven into bold
stripe patterns with a thick set of streaks on both ends
to make conventional looking mats. Beautiful traditional
motifs and designs bring out the luxurious look of these
mats. I prefer the natural scent of these mats to the
stinky plastic odor any day!

Over the years, traditional designs are giving way to
contemporary patterns, designs and custom
motifs.Traditional colours have been replaced by use of
synthetic dyes which provide a wider colour choice ( I
am in favour of natural dyes) .These paais are ideal for
hot and humid climates and most importantly are eco-
friendly (with natural dyes), a major selling point for
people like me. Buyers may choose their own set of
details to be spun into the paai to suit any occasion or
ceremony.

There has been an increase in demand for other korai
grass products such as shopping bags, placemats, table
runners, small office folders etc. How about a few
decorative pillows?...

Industry Overview...

The mat industry has gone through a cycle of transition
from being most coveted to the most ignored and then
back in demand. Efforts by a few organizations to
promote this handicraft led to an influx of commercial
interests. This cycle doesn't benefit any craft/art form,
and the same applies to the Pattamadai mats industry
as well.

Commercial weaving led to increased use of pure cotton
and nylon threads instead of silk thread. Over the years,
excessive exploitation and stress for over production
resulted to waning in use of traditional methods. As I
have always maintained, over production and apparent,
in flow of money in the short term doesn't translate to
"growth".

Increased domestic and international Demand and
supply imbalance eventually led to increased use of
synthetic dyes, shorter product life cycles, and lesser
focus on long term benefits for the weaver and the
industry as a whole. I remember members of my family
discussing a drastic fall in quality of mats produced.
With plastic mats making a foray into the market, silk
mat industry lost its foot hold and its patrons among
Indian buyers. My research led me to this video(in
tamil) highlighting the current state of affairs in the
Pattamadai pattu paai industry in general.

Issues with synthetic dyes...

It is common knowledge that natural dyes and product
are more eco-friendly and do not impact a weaver's
health and the community/environment they live in.
Human tendency, in general, is to put long term gains
on the back burner for minimal short term benefit. What
pains me is emphasis on shot term benefit despite its
negative long term impacts on all the Earthlings. Sappan
plants were originally used as colouring agents and
grown for their natural red dye. Botanical name for this
tree being, Caesalpinia sappan.

Market dictat and the extinction of this species of trees
led to increased use of synthetic dyes. Sappan has been
categorized under endangered species category by World
Conservation Monitoring Center (1998). Caesalpinia
sappan. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
IUCN 2006. Another article in The Hindu mentioned a
research program dedicated to reviving this tree species
and the effort a few organizations were putting in to
promote traditional practices.

One thing disheartening about any industry in India is
their tendency to concentrate on the export market.
Agreed that international market contributes to a major
chunk of their revenue, but spending potential of the
Indian middle class needs to be given its due credit.

Overview

The famous mats are crafted out of korai grass (marsh Reed (plant) ). These mats are also called as Indian Chattai. They are flexible and soft. Mats of this type have been given to Soviet leaders like Nikolai Bulganin and Nikita Khrushchev .

Many weavers have received national awards from the President of India for their unparalleled skill in mat weaving. Pathamadai Pattu Paai has been sent to Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth during the British Regime as the Royal Gift from India to highlight the quality and workmen ship of world fame mats. The success of this mat weaving is the closely guarded trade secret among the Muslim Community of Pathamadai from ages.

The traditional colours used are red, green and black
and the weaves can reach up to the maximum 140
counts in the silk or pattu mat. The old pattern
consisted mainly of stripes at the two ends or streaks
through the body (Resemble the Jamakkaalam).
Designs inputs by modern designers has led to the
making of contemporary mats which are greatly in
demand both in the international and national
markets.
Today, apart from the sophisticated Pattamdai pai,
Pathamadai weavers also craft korai grass shopping
bags, place mats, runners, office folders etc.

The last pic showing the natural dye's

courtesy:
The Design Enthusiast
Wikipedia

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Gyanvapi Mosque

Basic information

Location Varanasi , India
Geographic coordinates 25.311229°N 83.010461°E
Affiliation Islam
State Uttar Pradesh
Architectural description :Completed 1669

Specifications
Dome(s) 3
Minaret(s) 2
Minaret height 71 m

The Gyanvapi mosque is located in Varanasi , Uttar
Pradesh, India. It was constructed by the Mughal
Emperor Aurangzeb after he demolished the original
Kashi Vishwanath temple at the site. It is located north
of Dashaswamedh Ghat, near Lalita Ghat along the
river Ganges.

It is a Jama Masjid located in the heart of the
Varanasi city. It is administered by Anjuman
Inthazamiya Masajid (AIM)

History

The mosque was built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1664
CE, after destroying the Kashi Vishwanath temple
located on the site. The mosque is named after
Gyanvapi ("the well of knowledge"), which is situated
between the temple and the mosque. The well is
believed by Hindus to be the location where the sacred
Shiva linga icon of the temple was hidden, before the
temple was razed by Aurangzeb.

The temple had been destroyed and rebuilt a number
of times earlier. The temple structure that existed
prior to the construction of the mosque was most
probably built by Raja Man Singh during Akbar 's reign.

Aurangzeb's demolition of the temple was motivated
by the escape of the Maratha king Shivaji, and the
rebellion of local zamindars (landowners). Jai Singh I ,
the grandson of Raja Man Singh, is said to have
facilitated Shivaji's escape from Agra . Some of the
zamindars may have helped Shivaji avoid the Mughal
authorities. In addition, there were reports of Brahmins
interfering with the Islamic teaching. The temple's
demolition was intended as a warning to the anti-
Mughal factions and Hindu religious leaders in the city.

Demolition concerns

The Maratha ruler Malhar Rao Holkar (1693-1766)
wanted to demolish the mosque and reconstruct

Vishweshwar temple at the site. However, he never
actually did that. Later, in 1780, his daughter-in-law
Ahilyabai Holkar constructed the present Kashi
Vishwanath Temple adjancent to the mosque.

In the 1990s, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)
campaigned to reclaim the sites of the mosques
constructed after demolition of Hindu temples. After
the demolition of the Babri mosque in December 1992,
about a thousand policemen were deployed to prevent
a similar incident at the Gyanvapi mosque site. The
Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, who supported the
demand for reclaiming Babri mosque, opposed VHP's
similar demand for Gyanvapi, on the grounds that it
was an actively used mosque.The mosque receives
protection under the Places of Worship (Special
Provisions) Act, 1991.

Architecture

The façade is modeled partially on the Taj Mahal's
entrance.The mosque features 71m high minarets .
One of the minarets collapsed during the 1948 floods
in the city. The remains of the erstwhile temple can be
seen in the foundation, the columns and at the rear
part of the mosque.

Gyanvapi, the original holy well between the temple and mosque
The photo is shown balow 2

This artical is originally appeared in wikipedia

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