Karnataka Business Award Season 3 celebrates Entrepreneurship and Rural Businesses
June 27, 2023: The glitz and glamour of the Karnataka Business Award Season 3 unfolded at the Ebisu Convention Centre on the 24th and 25th of June 2023. The event, graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit and recognized the achievements of businesses, particularly those hailing from rural areas. The Karnataka Business Award Season 3 was made possible thanks to the generous support of prestigious sponsors. Presidency University served as the title sponsor, while Way 2 Media Network co-sponsored the event. Indian Journo acted as the media partner, ensuring extensive coverage, and The Trade Connect partnered as the official magazine partner. Way 2 Journey took charge as the travel partner, while Al Wadi and The Leela International provided valuable featured sponsorship. With the backing of these esteemed sponsors, the event celebrated over 200+ award winners, delivering an unforgettable experience for all. The successful execution of the event was made possible through the expert event management services provided by Show Buddy Entertainment.
The star-studded occasion saw the presence of notable personalities from various fields, adding to the grandeur of the event. Among them were Alok R Babu (popularly known as All ok), an Indian Kannada rapper, singer, actor, and music producer, along with Pavan Wadeyar, an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist, actor, and producer, and his wife Apeksha Purohit, an Indian actress and movie producer.
The event also welcomed esteemed individuals like Mohammad Mohsin IAS, Syed Asad Abbas, a television personality from Nation Media, Dr. Harikrishna Maram, the Founder Chairman of Imperial College, Viranika Shetty, a model, actress, and entrepreneur, Sanjay Gowda, a producer and entrepreneur, Roshan Sreedhar Bacchan, a national athlete and actor, Aneesh Vidyashankar, India's renowned walking violinist, Divya Gananananda, an Indian women cricketer, Sri Raksha Ramaya, the National General Secretary of Indian Youth Congress,Usman Anwar Sharieff, the Managing Director of Karol Group of Companies and more.
The two-day extravaganza captivated attendees, providing a platform for businessmen from diverse backgrounds to showcase their achievements and connect with industry leaders. The Karnataka Health Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, lauded the Karnataka Business Award initiative for its focus on identifying and promoting businesses from rural areas. He expressed admiration for the courage of Abdul Musaddiq, President of Karnataka Traders Chamber of Commerce (KTCC), the brainchild behind this unique concept, and congratulated him for the success of the event.
In his address, Minister Rao emphasized the importance of recognizing and encouraging businesses in rural regions, as they play a vital role in the state's overall economic growth. The Karnataka Business Awards aims to provide a platform for such businesses, facilitating their growth and inspiring others to follow suit.
The event served as a catalyst for networking, knowledge sharing, and fostering partnerships among entrepreneurs, industry experts, and government officials. With its third season, the Karnataka Business Award continues to pave the way for the recognition and celebration of entrepreneurial endeavors, especially those emerging from rural Karnataka.
As the curtains closed on this year's event, the participants and organizers were left with a sense of accomplishment and renewed motivation to propel Karnataka's business landscape to greater heights.
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Campaign Against Hate Speech calls for action against Chandrashekar Swamiji for hate speech
Bengaluru: Campaign Against Hate Speech, a collective of lawyers, activists, and concerned citizens, has urged Karnataka’s Home Minister, Shri Parameshwara G, and Director General of Police, Dr. Alok Mohan, to take legal action against Chandrashekar Swamiji, the seer of Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Mutt. The demand follows an alleged hate speech made by the seer during a protest organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Union at Freedom Park on November 26, 2024.
The organization claimed that the speech was divisive and aimed at spreading communal hatred and enmity between communities. Chandrashekar Swamiji allegedly made inflammatory remarks, including false claims about the authority of the Waqf Board and a controversial suggestion that Muslims in India should be stripped of their voting rights. The speech, delivered to a large audience, has since been uploaded to YouTube by TV9 Kannada, amassing over 6,900 views.
The organization provided excerpts of the speech, which they say falsely accused the Waqf Board of arbitrarily taking over properties, including farmland, and asserted that minorities in Pakistan do not have voting rights. These remarks, they argued, not only mislead the public but also incite hostility against the Muslim community and misrepresent the functioning of the Waqf Board. The statement suggesting that Muslims should be denied voting rights was described as unconstitutional and harmful to the secular and democratic values of the country.
In their letter, the collective highlighted specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (formerly the IPC) that they believe the speech violates. These include provisions against promoting enmity between communities, making assertions prejudicial to national integration, and spreading false or alarming information intended to incite hatred. They also pointed out that comments on the video supported the seer’s views, reflecting the potential for real-world consequences stemming from the speech.
While Chandrashekar Swamiji has since issued a written apology, Campaign Against Hate Speech argued that it is insufficient. The apology has not been widely circulated, while the original speech continues to be shared online, further amplifying its divisive message.
The organization has requested legal action against the seer and restrictions on the offensive video. They have also called for a broader public awareness campaign to educate people about the legal and social consequences of hate speech. Additionally, they suggested that the upcoming winter session of the Karnataka Assembly address the growing issue of hate speech comprehensively.
The letter underscored the importance of preserving Karnataka’s identity as a “garden of peace for all communities,” as envisioned by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. Citing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of democracy as a mode of “associated living,” they stressed that such remarks not only threaten a specific community but also undermine the foundational values of the nation.
