Nitte Institute of Communication to host Nitte Creativity Festival on 31st May

Nitte Institute of Communication to host Nitte Creativity Festival on 31st May

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 29, 2024: Nitte Institute of Communication is conducting the Nitte Creativity Festival on the 31st of May, 2024 in our campus. The day-long event will have a blend of interesting talks and performances ending with a Puppet Yakshagana show by Kogga Bhaskar Kamath and team. 

The Second edition of Nitte Creativity Fest that the students of MA (II year) are organising as part of their studies in Event Management.

The resource persons for the event are as follows:

1) Mr. Karthik Venkatesh – Executive Editor, Penguin Random House, India.

2) Mr. Mahamed Ismail – Associate Vice President, Jio Cinema Kannada.

3) Mr. Ritwik Kaikini - Music Composer.

4) Ms. Mamatha Rai - Reviving the Udupi Sarees.

5) Chande and Violin Jugalbandi - Sri Guru Chande Set, Mangalore.

6) Yakshagana Puppetry Show - Bhaskar Kogga Kamath. (Choodamani Lanka Dahana)

There will also be an exhibition and sale of handloom sarees, materials and readymades at the venue. This will be in collaboration with Vinyasa Handlooms, Shimoga.

About resource persons:

Mr. Karthik Venkatesh – Executive Editor, Penguin Random House, India

Based in Bangalore, Karthik is an Executive Editor with Penguin Random House, India. He reads quite extensively, across a diverse range of genres and in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, and Punjabi. He is a writer as well and has written for Mint Lounge, The Hindu, First Post, Deccan Herald, and Madras Courier among others. Karthik Venkatesh, in his latest book, 10 Indian Languages and How They Came to Be, traces the long and varied journeys of ten languages through time, examining the cultural shifts and political and social influences that have shaped them. He provides a glimpse of their literature, tracks the growth of their scripts, and identifies landmark moments that have preserved and reinvented these ten Indian languages.

Mr. Mahamed Ismail – Associate Vice President, Jio Cinema Kannada.

Mr. Mahamed Ismail is currently the Associate Vice President at Jio Cinema, a position he has held since April 2019. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in digital media and editorial leadership. Prior to joining Jio Cinema, Mr. Ismail was the Assistant Editor at Prajavani, a leading Kannada daily, where he headed the digital team for ten years. His career began at Manipal Media Network Limited as the Chief Sub Editor, overseeing the publication of the Kannada daily Udayavani. Mr. Ismail’s expertise spans digital content strategy, editorial management, and media innovation.

Mr. Ritwik Kaikini - Music Composer.

Ritwik Kaikini is an Immersive Experience Designer, Art-Science Researcher, Writer, and Musician. He graduated in 2018 with an MA in Arts and Technology in 2018 from The University of Texas at Dallas specializing in Science Communication, Philosophy of Sound and Sonification. His project ‘Micro Lux Chants’ in the ArtSciLab, was awarded the Best Thesis Award at the ATEC department for the year 2018. He practices sound art and works on intersections of poetry, music, sound and language. He likes to create immersive experiences using projection mapping and spatial audio. His latest work includes composing music to an independent Kannada film titled ’Kenda’ and Duniya Soori’s cult film ’Popcorn Monkey Tiger’.

Ms. Mamatha Rai - Reviving the Udupi Sarees.

Mamatha Rai is the Founder President of Kadike Trust. With a background as Lecturer & HOD, Computer Science Dept. at St. Philomena College Puttur for 8 years, she now works full time and manages day to day affairs of the Trust. The objectives of the Trust are to nurture sustainable rural livelihoods and to document indigenous knowledge.

"Udupi Saree Revival" project was initiated by the Kadike Trust in 2018 to revive the local GI tagged weaving known as Udupi Saree practiced in DK and Udupi districts of Karnataka. The Udupi Saree weaving turned from the path of extinction under her effort and guidance.

Mamatha also takes keen interest in growing climate tolerant plants like edible weeds, root vegetables etc., and has inspired a few people to start simple and eco-conscious living, gardening, home cooking and using handmades.

Ms Mamatha received Deccan Herald changemakers award 2021 by Deccan Herald along with 20 achievers. She is also the recipient of first International Scholarship for Gilded natural dye education by Mamie’s School House, Cape Brenton Island, Canada.

Bhaskar Kogga Kamath - Yakshagana Puppeteer.

Bhaskar Kamath is the sixth in the generation of master puppeteers and a young flag bearer of the traditional puppetry form of coastal Karnataka – the Uppinakudru Yakshagana Gombeyaata Folk Art form. Kamath does not restrict his narration to stories from the epics alone. Blending with the changing times, he uses his puppets to drive home the pressing issues of deforestation, climate change, preserving our dwindling natural resources and water conservation. The wooden puppets used are about 18 inches tall. Their costumes are exactly like those worn by the characters from Yakshagana Bayalata, with the same elaborate make-up, high and colourful headgear and heavy jewellery. The masks, puppets and the stage are designed by Kamath with the help of about a dozen assistants who are part of his troupe. He has introduced puppet animals and birds, new techniques in the stage-craft, new light and shade techniques, songs, and narration (interpretations) in Konkani and Hindi for the benefit of different audiences. The Master Puppeteer turned down a lucrative bank job and decided to dedicate himself to preserving this ancient folk art form of his forefathers. He is currently in the process of establishing a permanent Yakshagana Puppet Academy and Memorial Hall in Uppinakudru.

Chande and Violin Jugalbandi - Sri Guru Chande Set, Mangalore.

Sri Guru Chande Set is a renowned musical group from Mangalore, celebrated for their exceptional skill in playing the Chande, a traditional percussion instrument integral to Yakshagana, a classical Indian dance-drama form. The group, known for their vibrant and energetic performances, preserves and promotes this cultural art form through their mastery of rhythm and technique. Sri Guru Chande Set has garnered admiration for their ability to captivate audiences with the powerful, resonant beats of the Chande, reflecting the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the coastal Karnataka region. Their dedication to the craft ensures that the legacy of the Chande continues to thrive and inspire future generations.

People present at the Press Meet: Prof.Raviraj, Head, Nitte Institute of Communication, Nitte DU, Ms.Asmita V, Ms.Anupama Ratheesh, Ms.Judy Sherine Faber, Student Coordinators, MA.

About NICO:

At Nitte Institute of Communication (NICO), our mission is to prepare students for success in the dynamic media and communication industry. Established in 2012, we are proud to be the sole Media Communication Institute certified by Godox Photo Equipment Co. Ltd. Our students gain hands-on experience through organizing events like the Chocolate Festival and a four-day International Film Festival, attracting talents from around the globe. We nurture creativity and talent, ensuring our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for thriving careers in this ever-evolving field.

RSVP:
Ms.Asmita V
Contact- + 91 80952 70398
E-mail- asmita.22mamc02@student.nitte.edu.in