Meet Vaishanvi Ballal, the multi-faced talent, who scored 100 in 5 subjects

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May 25, 2016

Mangaluru, May 25: Vaishnavi Ballal is one of the most diverse, multi-faceted young talents the coastal city of Mangaluru has ever produced. It would be no exaggeration to say that becoming one of the state toppers in II PU examinations (science stream), was mere a small achievement in her vibrant and meaningful life.

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Vaishnavi, who completed her PU in city based Expert PU College, has scored a perfect 100 marks in five subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Sanskrit.

She doesn't know why and how her score in English dipped to 90. Hence she has decided to apply for revaluation hoping that her score may jump from 590 to at least 596, the score of present State topper.

“I had expected more marks in English. I don't understand where I lost 10 marks. Anyhow, I am happy and will apply for revaluation of the English paper,” Vaishnavi told Coastaldigest.com while expressing her desire to become a neurosurgeon.

The only daughter of city-based general surgeon Dr Rajesh Ballal and artist Vasundhara Ballal, the 18-year-old girl has already reached several noteworthy milestones of her student-life.

In 2011, when she was just 14-year-old Class VIII girl, she was honoured with Outstanding Talent Award meant for young achievers by the Dakshina Kannada district administration on behalf of Karnataka government for her achievement in the field of education.

She became the first person from Dakshina Kannada district to be crowned the National Champion in the grand level of the competition organised by UC MAS (Universal Concept Mental Arithmetic System) in Chennai in 2010, when she was a Class VII student.

In the same year Vaishnavi emerged the first runner-up in the Grand Level of the 16th UC MAS Abacus and Mental Arithmetic International Competition held in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur.

Vaishnavi is also known as a spelling queen of Mangaluru, as she had emerged champion in the 'Spell Bee - India Spells 2013' Season 5 in 2013, when she was a Class IX student.

Since her childhood she involved in extra-curricular activities though no one pressurised her to take up anything. She is a keen singer and dancer, being trained in Carnatic classical music and Bharatanatyam for several years. She had a successful Rangapravesha about six years ago.

Her multi-faceted personality is expressed by the fact that she is also a drummer with years of training to boost her. She also paints, skates and is proficient in extempore, elocution and essay writing. She enjoys the activities she does. She attributes her achievements to her grandfather Dr C R Ballal, parents, teachers and friends.

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Mahesh
 - 
Friday, 27 May 2016

Congratulations to wonderful multi-talented girl. may God bless her.

Abu Muhammad
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

May God bless her. We wish she will be the topper after the revaluation.Her achievement is a perfect gift for the eminent Dr. C.R. Ballal. Great!!!

Harish Rao
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

congo vaishnavi, all the best.

Gayathri G
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

my dear... my prayers and wishes for fulfilling all ur ambitions. may god bless u dear

Mohammed Fayaz
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

god bless her for future studies,

Karunakar
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

such a beautiful kid.

Karan
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

excellent. Do something for the country.

Priyanka
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Thursday, 26 May 2016

Congrats. work for the country. Toppers always dreams of going abroad, then what the use for your celebration in india, if that knowledge is not used here.

Faizal khan
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Thursday, 26 May 2016

wonderful. india's daughter. Her parents are lucky.

sadiq
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

100 in 5 subjects? Is she virat kohli's sister?

Naina
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

Vaishnavi! you are Vaishnavi devi indeed.
will be a great woman and will do wonders in future.
May God protect you from all evil eyes.

Prof.M.Abubake…
 - 
Thursday, 26 May 2016

Congratulations. May God Almighty bless her with the best.

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March 10,2025

Many parts of Karnataka, which have been experiencing hot and humid conditions over the past few days, are expected to receive pre-monsoon showers this week.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall over south-interior and coastal Karnataka on March 11 and 12.

According to synoptic observations, an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over the northeast equatorial Indian Ocean and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. Additionally, light to moderate southeasterly winds are prevailing over the State at lower tropospheric levels.

As per the forecast, isolated light rain and thundershowers are likely in Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chickballapur, Tumakuru, Ramanagara, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, and Hassan districts in south-interior Karnataka, along with Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in coastal Karnataka on March 11.

On March 12, rainfall activity may extend to Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru as well. However, dry weather is expected to prevail over the rest of the State.

In Bengaluru, temperatures remained high on Sunday, with the city and Kempegowda International Airport recording a maximum of 34.5°C, while the HAL Airport station reported 34.1°C. The minimum temperatures were recorded at 19.7°C, 18.5°C, and 18°C at these respective stations.

Over the next few days, Bengaluru’s maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 34°C and 20°C. The highest-ever temperature recorded in March was 37.3°C in 1996.

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March 15,2025

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Mangaluru, Mar 15: Noted Tulu-Kannada scholar, folklorist, and former president of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, Dr. Vamana Nandavara, passed away on Saturday at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness.

A distinguished literary figure, Dr. Nandavara made significant contributions to the study of Tulu folklore, poetry, and cultural history. He was a native of Nandavara village in Bantwal taluk and was the son of Babu Balepuni and Poovamma. He is survived by his wife, writer Chandrakala Nandavara, a son, and a daughter.

A Life Dedicated to Literature and Folklore

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Nandavara was honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the Kantavara Kannada Sangha Award, Tulu Sahitya Academy Honorary Award, Polali Sheenappa Hegde Award, Karnataka Nataka Academy Honorary Award, and the Bannanje Babu Amin Award.

His literary works encompassed multiple genres, including poetry, folklore studies, and critical essays. Some of his most celebrated publications include:

Taalamela – A Kannada poetry collection

Olepataki – A compilation of Tulu-Kannada riddles

Tuluvere Kusal-Kusel – A study of Tulu folklore

Singadana and Tulu Panikate – Analytical works on Tulu folk traditions

Koti-Chennaya: Folklore and Beyond – A study of Tulu history and mythology

Nambike – A critique of D.V. Gundappa’s literature

Tulu Sahitya Charitre and Tulu Janapadada Acharane – Scholarly explorations of Tulu literature and customs

Ajji Tankina Puli, Nettara Neera, and Inchitti Tulu Natakolu – Collections of folk narratives and plays

Dr. Nandavara also made remarkable contributions to children's literature, with notable works such as Koti-Chennaya, Beer (Tulu poetry collection), and story anthologies Kidigediya Keetale and Onji Kope Katikulu.

Recognitions and Awards

His deep-rooted research and literary contributions earned him several accolades. His book Tuluvere Kusal-Kusel won the Central Institute of Indian Languages Award, while Singadana Mattu Janapada Suttamutta was recognized by the Kannada and Culture Department. His work Koti Chennaya Janapadiya Adhyayana also received the Book Authority's Pustaka Sogasu award.

Dr. Vamana Nandavara's passing marks a significant loss to the fields of Tulu and Kannada literature. His legacy as a scholar, poet, and folklorist will continue to inspire generations to come.

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March 15,2025

Mangaluru: Parents in coastal Karnataka are facing a significant financial burden as private schools across the region have implemented a sharp 20% or higher fee hike for the new academic year. This marks a drastic increase compared to the 6-15% annual hikes over the past four years. Schools justify the rise by citing increased teacher salaries and rising operational costs.

A parent from a CBSE school in Moodbidri reported that last year, his child's school fee was Rs 23,000, excluding transport and books. This year, it has jumped to Rs 29,000. "Fees for all classes in our school have been hiked by Rs 6,000," he shared.

Similarly, Jean D'Souza, whose two children study at an ICSE school in Mangaluru, said the school has increased fees by Rs 5,000 this year, from Rs 46,000 to Rs 51,000. Another parent from an ICSE school on the outskirts of the city reported a 20% hike and urged the government to intervene and regulate school fee increases.

Additional Costs Add to Parents’ Burden

Parents highlighted that beyond tuition fees, they also bear expenses for transport, uniforms, and books. Monthly transport fees range between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500, while book costs amount to Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 per child annually. However, some relief comes from schools allowing fee payments in installments. "Many schools permit two to four installments, which helps ease the financial strain for parents," said a school management representative.

Schools Defend the Fee Hike

A school principal explained the reasons behind the steep fee increase this year. "Most schools refrained from major fee hikes after the pandemic. However, teacher salary demands have increased, and with a shortage of trained educators, retaining them is difficult without annual pay raises," he said.

Other rising costs include electricity, water, building maintenance, government fees, and general operational expenses. School managements argue that these factors make the fee hike necessary to sustain quality education.

While parents express frustration over the rising costs, the debate over striking a balance between affordability and sustaining quality education continues. Many now call for government intervention to regulate private school fee structures, ensuring that education remains accessible to all families.

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