1. Issue: 31Volume: 34 Date: 04.02.2015 Pages: 4
Journalism Blues- N Niranjan Nikam
Journey of a Journo-
He is one of us. It is home-
coming for him. Yes we are talking
about N Niranjan Nikam who was a
member of Rotary Mysore Midtown
for about ten years. Born in Mysuru
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on 14 February 1955, senior
journalist Nikam did his schooling in
CKC, Demonstration Multipurpose
School, Sarada Vilas High School and
his graduation from Sarada Vilas
College and post graduation in Philosophy from
Manasagangothri,UniversityofMysore.
An IIT (Kanpur)dropout,hehadspentthebetterpartof
his life as a businessman running a small handicrafts shop
alongwithhisfatheronDhanavanthriRoad.Attheageof40,
he became a journalist by chance than by choice. Nikam has
dabbled in many other professions—he was a
communications manager in IVAC, a PRO in Vidya Vikas
Institution, even worked briefly in a garment unit and
graniteunit.ButhefoundhistruecallinginJournalismwhen
he started his new career in Star of Mysore. He gives the
entire credit to Rotary Club of Mysore Midtown for this
changeinhislife.
He moved to Bangalore at the age of 49 when he joined
VijayTimesandfinallyretiredastheChiefofBureau,Deccan
Herald in Mysore. Nikam is currently the Consultant,
Centenary Celebrations, University of Mysore, driving the
celebrations.
Interviewed celebrities like Rekha, Aamir Khan, Akshay
Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher, Kabir Bedi, Kannada
thespian Dr Rajkumar, Cinephotographer and Dada Saheb
Phalke award winner V K Murthy, to name a few. Also writes
human interest stories. Given talks on All India Radio and
been interviewed on AIR. Motivational talks with 'Team
Blinddate'
“It is a challenge to constantly reinvent oneself and so
far I have been lucky enough to do it,” says this proud
Mysuruean.
Midtown proudly welcomes –our own Mr.
Niranjan Nikam.
2. Masthalli-2015, are you ready
Then the next Mast was in 2012-13 during Rtn.
Raaghu's time – which was again a block buster. Raaghu
with his uncanny abilities of bringing people together
and raising funds brought out a hit - Masthalli event.
The then DG H.L. Ravi himself thoroughly enjoyed the
event being present at the venue throughout. There
was an enthusiastic participation from many clubs of
thezoneinspiteofovercastskies.
After three years Prez Venky plans to bring back
those glorious moments. Event chairman Rtn. Umesh
wants to give rehearsal for his organizing capabilities
before he takes up the Presidentship . Event is
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scheduled on 22 Sunday. Venue is our familiar
Masthalli village. Being a Zonal fellowship event ,
subscription of Rs. 350 for Midtown Rotarians is
mandatory (I think nobody will mind). Expected
participation is around 300. Entertainment for the full
family is guaranteed. For the kids- day out at Masthalli
before the annual exams will be refreshing. So what
are you waiting for – pull out your village attire, practice
some rustic village language, loosen you hips for the
countrydanceto thetuneofthamate.…….Ihavepulled
photos from the archives of Nandoo and Raaghu. May
be these photos of previous Masthalli carnival will
inspire you and give some ideas for the freshers in the
club.
Midtown braces for the Masthalli Jatre. One event in Midtown –which has drawn the attention of whole district
is Masthalli Jatre. Fellowship reaches its climax during this one day event. My first experience was during Nandoo's
period way back in 2003-04. The amount of creativity seen during this festival in creating a real village like scenario
in the Ursu Gymkhana club was amazing. Whole lot of District and zonal leaders participated with full gusto and
theirvillageattireisstillfreshinmymemory. PerhapsNandooshouldhavewonthebestclubawardinthatyearjust
for this event. After all what we enjoy in Rotary is the fellowship and especially in Midtown it is showcased through
thismegaevent.
3. Midtown NewsInnerwheel Exclusive
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On January 9 , Indian Overseas Bank officials educated the
staff of Jain uniforms on BANKING IN DAY TO DAY LIFE under
theadultliteracyprogramme.
Rtn.RakeshBabuwasinvitedastheChiefGuestforvaledictory
ceremony of "Naissance 2015", SDM IMD's flagship annual
event. More than 180 participants from reputed B schools
participatedinthe3dayevent.
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On January 10 , a delegation of Innerwheel members
of Malaysia visited Mysuru. It was a coming together of
IW clubs' presidents and ISO's of Mysuru with the
visiting team at Hotel Sandesh de prince. Flags were
exchanged to strengthen the bond of friendship and
goodwill. District chairman Mrs.Vinitha Satish & District
officersofMysuruwerepresentontheoccasion.
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On 26 January, on account of Republic Day 12 sets of
track suits, text books and story books were distributed
toagovernmentschool.
Rtn. M.S.Raghu conducting Motivation program for students
of JSS Law College on the 31st Jan @RIMSE
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On 26 January, President Premilla was part of the
Republic Day celebrations at Balabodhini school,
Laxmipuram.
Annette Deepashri Narendra in action at Madikeri -
Career Orientation for 400 school children on the 24th
ofJan.Deepaweareproudofyou.Keepitup!
