Faiz's greatness lies in presenting ideology and aesthetics together'

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March 10, 2012

Mangalore, March 10: The biggest quality of poets like Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Sahir Ludhianvi is that although their poems presented an ideology, they did not compromise with the aesthetic sense of classical Urdu poetry said K Phaniraj, activist.

He was speaking at a programme on Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poetry organized by the Journalists' Study Centre, Mangalore, in the city on Saturday.

Rating Faiz Ahmed Faiz alongside Urdu poetry icons such as Mirza Ghalib and Allama Iqbal, Mr. Phaniraj said that Faiz borrowed romantic essence from the poetry of English Romantic poets such as Shelley, Byron and Wordsworth and implemented it in his works, giving Urdu poetry a new dimension.

Mr. Phaniraj also said that Urdu is a powerful language and the real essence of Faiz's poetry can be understood when one is familiar with the grammar and vocabulary of the Urdu language. “People of Dakshina Kannada aren't too familiar with Faiz's poetry. His works are popular in areas such as Gulbarga and Bidar. There is this wrong perception that Urdu is a Muslim language. This politics of branding Urdu as a Muslim language has its roots in the 1960's”, he said.

B Suresh, Filmmaker, expressing his views about Faiz, said that his works were a product of the triangular conflict between principles, science, and arts and literature. “He was a revolutionary, romantic poet who had the tendency to leave a 'between the lines' interpretation in his works”, he opined.

Samvartha Sahil, poet, read out Faiz's poems in Urdu and Bhageshree, Senior Reporter, The Hindu, Bangalore, read out their Kannada translations, written by her. Faiz's poems such as 'Subh-e-Azadi', 'Aaj Bazaar Mein' and 'Dua' were read out on the occasion.

Gauri Lankesh, Editor, Gauri Lankesh Patrike was also present on the dias. Safiya Naeem, Lecturer, Mangalore University, compered the programme.

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April 20,2020

Kalaburagi, Apr 20: With no COVID-19 case reported here on Sunday, the total number of virus-infected people in the district stood at 22.

While three persons have succumbed to the infection in the district so far, three others have been cured and discharged.

"No COVID-19 case was reported in Kalaburagi district today. Total 22 positive cases and 3 deaths have been reported in the district till date. Three persons have been cured," said District Magistrate B. Sharat.

Karnataka's total count of coronavirus patients has surged to 390, said the State Health Department on Sunday.

"Six new cases have been confirmed for COVID-19 in the State from 5 pm on Saturday till 5 pm on Sunday. Cumulatively, 390 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state," it said.

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April 7,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 7:  In the wake of COVID-19 lockdown in the country, a delegation from Highland Islamic Forum, Mangalore headed by Rizwan Pandeshwar, HIF Ration Kit Co-coordinator met Mangalore South Constituency MLA Mr. Vedavysa Kamath, Mayor Mr. Diwakar and MCC  Opposition Leader Mr. Abdul Ravoof on 6th April with an aim to join their hands with our local authorities in a bid to serve the daily wage earning families in and around Mangalore, during this emergency period. HIF delegation included Secretary Ausaf Hussain, Executive members Nazim SS, Adel Parvez, Nabeel Kudroli and Saleem Makkah.

HIF delegates handed over 300 COVID-19 Emergency relief ration kits to these local authorities, of which 100 each will be distributed to the poor in their respective areas among all faiths irrespective of caste or religion. The ration kits included grocery items and other essential commodities.

HIF Delegation said that Highland Islamic Forum is a prestigious charitable organization in Mangalore operating in the undevided D.K. District since last 8 years offering their hands to the poor and needy families of all faiths like food for the orphans, blood to the patients, water during the crisis time, relief supplies during floods, medicine to the patients, ration kits and homes to the homeless.

During the drinking water crisis in 2016, HIF supplied water facilities to more than 1000 families in Mangalore.  Two years back during the flood, HIF provided necessary commodities to the flood victims in Dakshina Kannada District. During the shortage of blood in Mangalore hospitals, HIF arranges blood donors camps and provide the blood to the patients.  HIF spends one day with orphans every month. HIF charitable activities have been well recognized by the kind hearted people in Dakshina Kannada District.

MLA Vedavysa Kamath, Mayor Diwakar and Mangalore City Corporation opposition leader Abdul Ravoof lauded the selfless efforts of HIF team in serving the poor and needy families in the society.

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March 27,2020

Mysuru, Mar 27: A 35-year old man from Mysuru, Karnataka was tested positive for coronavirus infection on Thursday, taking the state-wide count to 52 altogether.

This new case could be an indication that Covid-19 has entered into the third stage of community transmission in Karnataka, as the infected person neither has any travel history nor have been in contact with Covid-affected persons.

The patient works in the quality assurance section of a pharmaceutical company in Nanjangud in Mysuru district, and has been in continuous contact with medical care professionals.

Mysuru DC Mr Abhiram G Shankar informs that detailed investigation is under process.

He is currently undergoing treatment at an isolation ward in a designated hospital in Mysuru. So far his seven primary contacts have been traced and they are under home quarantine, Mr Abhiram Shankar said.

A 35 year old Mysurean, and another 46 year old Keralite, both who had come from Dubai, were the first and second cases tested positive for Covid-19 in Mysuru. They are also currently kept under isolation.

Mysuru district administration has identified 898 international passengers in Mysuru district including 152 in the taluks. Among them, while 149 persons have completed home quarantine period by now, the rest are still in isolation.

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