‘Bengaluru Kambala,Namma Kambala’: Massive turnout to witness historic Kambala event in Silicon City
Karavalites call ‘Bengaluru Kambala’ event a ‘Mini Tulunadu” gathering
Bengaluru: The Highly anticipated ‘Bengaluru Kambala, Namma Kambala’ event kicked off in the city on Saturday, featuring the popular cultural Tulunadu sport 'Kambala' (Buffalo Race) and various other cultural programs. The two-day event being held at the Palace Grounds witnessed a large turnout, not only by people hailing from Karavali region, but also from other parts of the city.
In the meantime, the Kambala committee is also expecting people’s participation in more numbers on the event’s last day, on Sunday. This year’s Kambala season started from ‘Kakkepadavu Kambala’ in Bantwal.
Residents who have been away from their hometowns in coastal regions expressed joy at the opportunity to witness their traditional sport in Bengaluru. “We used to witness such events during our childhood days in our village, after coming to Bengaluru we had no much chance of watching the sport. However, for the first time we get to witness our land’s sport here in Bengaluru,” says Sunita who has been residing in Bengaluru for the past few years and hails from Udupi.
Another attendee, who works at a private firm in the city, states that the event gives a “Mini Tulunadu vibe.”
Meanwhile, jockey (Kambala Runner) of the Pannolibail Bandarada Mane team, expressed that, “I was nervous initially, since we were coming outside our region for the first time. However, me and my team are excited for the race. This should also continue for the years to come.”
Another jockey of the Sullia team, called the event a ‘Mini Tulunadu’ gathering in Bengaluru.
Hemant, a UPSC aspirant from Bengaluru, who is unfamiliar with the sport, expressed happiness over the coastal cultural event being held in the capital city. “ People here are not aware about traditions of various parts of Karnataka and for that reason, such events should take place. I had read about Kambala in my school books but never witnessed it. But, today I got an opportunity. Tulunadu culture is indeed very rich,” he added.
Meantime, two tourists, Adam and Issie from England also came down to Palace Grounds to attend the Kambala, speaking to this correspondent they revealed that their hotelier informed them about the grand sport being held here. “We enjoyed the food so far, though we are not aware about the events being held we have enjoyed things here. We haven’t seen the buffaloes yet but we are excited to witness the race.”
"People of Mangaluru, Udupi, Kundapura don't go to heaven, they create heaven wherever they go.": Mimicry Dayananda
Renowned stand-up comedian, actor, and television presenter Mimicry Dayananda, performing at the 'Bengaluru Kambala, Namma Kambala' on Saturday, emphatically declared that the people of Mangaluru, Udupi, and Kundapura don't go to heaven; they create heaven wherever they go. Dayananda delighted the audience with his mimicry and humorous anecdotes.
In addition to Mimicry Dayananda's performance, popular Tulu actor Umesh Mijar and his team from the 'Bale Telipaale' show, Chennukunita, and various other traditional performances added to the cultural vibrancy of Day 1 at Bengaluru Kambala.
The two day mega sporting event is organised under the joint auspices of the Kambala Committees of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kasaragodu districts and the Bengaluru Kambala Committee, and will come to a close on November 26, Sunday. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, popular music director Gurukiran Shetty, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U.T Khader, Former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa, Former Minister Sadananda Gowda and several other distinguished guests graced the event on its first day.
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Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul
New Delhi (PTI): Asserting that air pollution in North India is a "national emergency", Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all.
He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national response, not political blame games.
Gandhi shared a video on X in which he is discussing the air pollution issue with environmentalist Vimlendu Jha at the India Gate here.
In his post along with the video, the Congress leader said air pollution in North India is a national emergency -- a public health crisis that is stealing our children’s future and suffocating the elderly, and an environmental and economic disaster that is ruining countless lives.
"The poorest among us suffer the most, unable to escape the toxic air that surrounds them. Families are gasping for clean air, children are falling sick and millions of lives are being cut short. Tourism is declining and our global reputation is crumbling," the former Congress chief said.
"The cloud of pollution covers hundreds of kilometres. Cleaning it up will need major changes and decisive action -- from governments, companies, experts and citizens. We need a collective national response, not political blame games," he added.
As Parliament meets in a few days, the MPs will all be reminded of the crisis by our irritated eyes and sore throats, he said.
"It is our responsibility to come together and discuss how India can end this crisis once and for all," Gandhi said.
In the video, the Congress leader asks the reasons for the air pollution crisis from Jha who responds by saying that it is a pan India problem and in NCR there are two sources -- episodic sources and perennial sources.
Jha highlights that stubble burning is an issue but only for three weeks and there is a need to provide the farmers with incentives.
The environmentalist, in conversation with Gandhi, calls for bringing about lifestyle changes to deal with the air pollution crisis.
The Winter Session of Parliament begins on November 25 and will continue till December 20.
