Dr. MS Nazeer Honored with Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Contribution Award 2023
Mangaluru: Dr. M.S Nazeer, social activist and resident of Mura, Puttur, D.K district in Karnataka, was felicitated and awarded the prestigious Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Contribution Award 2023. The award ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, where Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the former Governor of Maharashtra, presented the award to Dr. Nazeer.
Dr. Nazeer is known for his contributions to various fields. He is an expert in inland fisheries and fish breeds development, and he has made significant scientific inventions of Indian fragrances like Oud and Harmal Bakhoor. Additionally, he is a knowledgeable specialist in pearls, gems, and diamonds, and has been running the renowned GEMS GATE JEWELERS and perfumery brand AL-KHIZAR PERFUMES for the past 43 years.
Aside from his professional expertise, Dr. Nazeer is a dedicated environmentalist who actively takes part in the cleanliness and maintenance of villages and cities. He has led initiatives to clean hundreds of lakes, ponds, and rivers, removing harmful substances like hydrilla, sylvania, demon weed, and plastic weeds to preserve the ecological balance and environmental hygiene.
Dr. Nazeer is also committed to social welfare and empowering the underprivileged, allocating a portion of his income towards environmental preservation, health, and social initiatives that prioritize the well-being of the less fortunate.
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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
