KANNADA SANGHA, TORONTO, CANADA e - patra               NADA HABBA 2004                                                          Issue # 6 ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ________________

NOVEMBER 1, 2004                          

Kannada Rajyotsava Greetings to all.. Jai Karnataka

NADA HABBA CELEBRATIONS

New Format - New Location - Network - Food - Entertainment,

Dance (Kolata/Dandiya) -----  First time in KS- Don't miss it

to be held at

Michael Power / St.Joseph Catholic School

105 Eringate Drive (NEW LOCATION - see directions below)

Etobicoke, ON. M9C 3Z7

from Hwy 427, exit Burnamthorpe Rd. West, Right turn to Renforth and go to Eringate

Saturday November 6, 2004

4:00 to 5:30pm Þ network, socialize, meet new friends, do rangoli,                                                                     showcase Dasara dolls, Bazaar,

                                        entertainment, open mic - talent show 

5:30   to 7:00pm Þ Dinner

7:00   to 9.00 pm Þ Assembly & Entertainment

9.00 to 10.30 pm  Þ Kolaata/ Dandiya for the whole Family - Fabulous Music, enjoyable                                                 dancing for all -- children  to seniors!

Feel free to bring your own dhandiya if you have.  Otherwise they will be provided at the function..

Special  Guests :

§ Hon. Divyabh Manchanda (Consul General of India)

ADMISSION

KS Members $ 8.00

Non-members $10.00

Seniors $5.00

Children (< 10) $5.00

Celebrate Anniversary, Birthday, Announcements etc.

Sponsor a  Food or Gift Item and share your good news with the community

Items already taken:  Habba Sweets, partial gifts, many more sponsorships available to suit your budget !

please call 905-737-9040 for details

To participate in Rangoli and the Dasara exhibition,please contact: Padma 416-299-9547 If you would like to keep a stall at the function, please call 905-737-9040.  Fee: Members $30.00 Non members $50.00 ______________________________ ______________________________ ____________________ CASINO RAMA TRIP -  November 28, 2004  - First Bus Full !!  Second Bus Available! (>19 years only-- must bring ID)

Have an enjoyable day at the Casino -- free trip,  free buffet, good friends ! make money too ?

Bus starts at Hwy 7/ Hwy 400 at 9 am, return by 5.30 pm

Book your seats at Nada Habba with a deposit of $10 (returnable)

The first bus is already full, second bus will be available if there is enough demand

For further Info.  Call  905-737-9040

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EMPLOYMENT NEEDED:

Many Community members  are looking for better empoyment. If you know any availablity please spread the word and assist.

Immediate employment needed for: medical technologist, engineering sales/marketing, administration

please call 905-737-9040

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FOR SALE:

2002 Chev. Venture Mini Van

Auto, AC etc.

Best Offer  Call: Chandra Konanur,  905-770-3455

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REQUEST

A new year – New Committee – New ideas--- New Programs --- New Expenses !!

Please RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP . It is a small price to pay for the large benefit we receive from meeting new friends, socialize with other Kannadigas, provide a venue to showcase the talents of youngsters and adults, Develop new skills—on stage, off stage, behind the stage.

Annual Membership: $25/ family, $15/single. Life membership: $250

Kindly make Donations for Youth Scholarship Fund.

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For the First time in Toronto, a Kannada Radio Program is now on the Air . Listen to the following channel: CMR  FM 101.3,  Sundays 10 am - 10.30 am

Enjoy the lovely music, Karnataka News etc. ..

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Kara Somervillle , a Ph.D student from University of Toronto is conducting a study and would like interested volunteers to assist her in her study.  She will be attending the Nada Habba on the 6th.  Please assist her in her endeavor.  More details as per attached.

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VISIT OUR WEB SITE  AT: www.kstoronto.com Please convey this information to all your Kannada friends – members, non members, new immigrants. Update your address, e -mail, phone numbers LET US ENERGIZE, ENLARGE, EXPAND OUR MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES Kannada Sangha, PO Box 23545, 5899 Leslie Street, Willowdale, Ontario, M2H 3R9 Phone:905-737-9040 e -mail: kansan g ha@hotmail.com For your reading pleasure, some facts of Rajyotsava:

Kannada Rajyotsava

The criteria for formation of Indian States is language [and of course politicians these days!]. India became a Republic in the year 1956 and in same year linguistic provinces were formed. The state of Mysore is one such state in south India.

The state of Mysore was created taking into fold various parts of the region, which were ruled by kings. Several districts in, now called North Karnataka and Hyderabad Karnataka were dissolved in the new state. The new state was named after Mysore , which by itself was a princely state.

People of North and Hyderabad area did not accept the name Mysore . People of this region were demanding a change in the name. After prolonged debate the name of the state was changed to Karnataka on November 1, 1973.

Late Devaraj Urs the then Chief Minister of state took this landmark decision. Officially the new state was born on Nov. 1 and on this day every year birthday of the state is celebrated. This is popularly called as Kannada Rajyotsava or Karnataka Rajyotsava. Rajyotsava means "birth of a state".

Initially change of name was cheered by all. The very name Kannada and Karnataka evoked a sense of unity. But in the past few years it is proved beyond all reasonable doubts that the enthusiasm is all but short lived euphoria.

Come Nov. 1 Karnataka will be in a joyous mood. This day is a government holiday. Very few will be out in the streets and community centers chanting Kannada . Majority of people will enjoy the gift of a holiday.

That does not necessarily mean Karnataka is cool and peaceful. The state has been witnessing hue and cries now and then from a section of society. Reason: Deterioration in the number of people using Kannada and dominance of other languages.

Government didn't keep quite. It gave a call to observe Kannada Awareness year in the 1993. It even formed a committee called Kannada Kavalu Samiti (Kannada Watch dog).

Is the dog watching? No, laments true lovers of the language. We don't want anybody to watch us, we will take our own way… says the rest.

The State Govt announces Rajyotsava awards every year, which is given to people who have contributed to the Karnataka state.

Since 1999, Bangalore holds India's most popular and envied IT show called BangaloreIT.com from Oct 28-Nov1 (until 2001 it was held from Nov 1-5. But the govt realized that the dates clashed with Diwali and had an effect on the attendance)