Articles by Yogaraj S Mudalgi

The first ever edition of 6 Red Snooker Men’s State Ranking kicked on 25th August, at Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA) hall near Vasanthnagar. The Women State Ranking will be played from 27 to 30 August 2011. The games are being played under new International Billiards & Snooker Federation(IBSF)/ Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS) rules. A total of 97 entries were received and matches will be played on a knockout basis to identify top 16, who will then form four leagues to compete for quarter finals. The top two players will represent the State in the forthcoming 6 Red…

Far away from the booming crowds of Freedom Park, the protest for Jan Lokpal turned several notes melodious on Saturday, 20th August. An all-night concert was organised by Kumaresh, one half of the sibling violinist  duo, Ganesh-Kumaresh to express their support for Anna Hazare's protest. Over 40 musicians performed at the 106 year old Gayana Samaj on K R Road in Basavanagudi, one of the oldest cultural organisations in the country. The concert went on from 6 pm in the evening till the wee hours of the next morning. Over 100 people attended the concert. Varijashree Venugopal, of 'Antardhwani', playing…

In its third day, the Bangalorean protest for Jan Lokpal at Freedom Park does not seem to be slowing down in the least. What began with large masses of students in support of Anna Hazare has now broadened into drawing Bangaloreans from several other walks of life. Thousands more gathered on Thursday August 18th, stepping up their demand for passing the Anna Hazare version of the Lokpal bill in Parliament. An overcast sky with dark clouds looming did not dampen the spirits. One of the most spirited moments of the day came when thousands sang ‘Vande Mataram' in unison. By…

 The second phase of'B' Division Hockey tournament being held by Karnataka State Hockey Association (KSHA) began yesterday, 18th August and will go on till 23rd August after which the thrid phase will begin. Twelve teams, split into four pools will play in the second phase.Thegames are being played at the hockey stadium in Shanthinagar.Pool Table Pool A - DYSS ‘B’, HMT, Primrose H.C Pool B - Vidyaranyapura H.C, S.B.M.Jain College, Hassan H.C POOL C -RDT H.A, ASC Boys, Adhyamaan Engg College POOL D - Govt Sports School, Kudige, SAI ‘C’, Ideal S.C ‘A’ KGF Match result on 18th August1st Match: ASC…

Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA) announced the first '6 Reds Snooker Karnataka State Ranking Tournament 2011', for men and women. 6-red, also known as six-red, is a shorter format of snooker which is played with six red balls instead of the standard fifteen. All oter rules remain the same. The tournament will begin on 20th Augustand will be heldin the Billiards hall of KSBA. The tournament will be conducted as per BSFI guidelines. The entries are open to all and the same should reach KSBA along with the entry fee on or before 17th August 2011. The entry fee for…

David Ramanath, former Karnataka State hockey player who also played for Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Bangalore, passed away in Illinios, Chicago, USA on 7th August after protracted illness for some months. He was with RBI for 15 years and there after migrated to USA. Karnataka State Hockey Association offered their condolences for his passing away and noted in their press release, "He was a jovial person and endeared himself to one and all." This info was provided by Karnataka State Hockey Association. ⊕

Twelve hockey teams, based on the ranking in the first phase will be chosen to compete in the eleven games of the second phase. The second phase of the fixtures begin from 18th August.The matches were held at Karnataka State Hockey Stadium at Shanthinagar.  The following are the match results of the first phase from 4th August to 11th August.  4th August 1st Match: R.D.T, H.A Beat Naveen Hockey Club by 3-0 2nd Match: ASC Boys Beat Om SAI H.C, Dharwad by 7-0 5th AugustHassan H.C Beat Kodava Samaj by 4-0 6th August 1st Match: Anglo Indian Guild Beat OM SAI H.C,…

The India Against Corruption group at Bangalore announced the results of the 'referendum' on the Lokpal Bill from the Chikkaballpur and Bangalore South parliamentary constituencies. The results indicated a clear majority for strengthening the Lokpal. Ninety-three per cent of people in Chikkaballapur and eighty-six per cent of South Bangalore constituency want the Prime Minister to come under the ambit of Lokpal. Ninety-five per cent of people in Chikkaballapur and ninety-three per cent in Bangalore also want Lokpal to cover central government and state government through Lokayuktas.A total of 85,000 questionnaires had been distributed in Chikkaballapur and Bangalore South, over the…

As Karnataka state Hockey Association ‘B' Division Championship entered its third week, ASC Boys Beat Anglo Indian by 7 - 1 and Primrose Hockey Club Beat Om Sai Dharwad by 4 - 1. Mohra Tani of ASC Boys scored twice in the 15th and 55th minute to lead the charge while Romel of Anglo Indai was the lone scorer for the club. Yadav Ramesh of Primrose scored thrice to take the team to victory against Om Sai Dharwad.Previous match results -27th JulyDYSS 'B' Beat Adhiyamaan Engineering College by 2-0. 28th July1st Match: HMT beat SBI by 6-02nd Match: DYSS 'B'…

Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar announced the annual inter-school tournaments which will beign on 20th August and go on till the 31st. The tournament will have two editions for boys and girls and is being conducted in association with Karnataka State Hockey Association.The  boys' tournament, named 'Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar Dr G S Ranhawa Memorial Inter School Boys' Hockey Tournament' is in its twenty first year now. It will be the inaugural edition of the 'Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar Inter School Girls' Hockey Tournment' this year. The tournament will be held at the hockey stadium at Akkithimmanahalli, Bangalore.The tournament is open to school boys…