Writers to hold parallel literary fest from Dec 14 opposing 'Nudisiri'

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December 9, 2013

Mangalore, Dec 9: Alleging that 'Nudisiri' the flagship literary festival of Alva's Education Foundation Moodbidri has turned 'commercial', a section of writers and activists have come forward to hold a two-day parallel literary fest named 'Jana Nudi' or the people's voice in the city from December 14 onwards. The event will have tagline 'Nudiyu sirialla, baduku'.

Spread over five sessions, writers, scholars, and activists of social and cultural organisations converging under the banner “Abhimata Mangalore” will participate in a series of discussions ranging from the feminist movement, contemporary challenges, commercialisation of culture, poetry, anxieties of the coast, among others.

“Liberalisation, commercialisation has taken over religion, education, media and even literature and culture. Conferences are being held to make profit and for brand building. The real issues that affect people are forgotten. We wanted to hold a meet that goes to the core of the issues and strives solely for literature,” said H.S. Anupama, writer, who is in the core organising committee of the event here in a press conference on Sunday.

“Crores of rupees from dubious sponsors are spent on Nudisiri. They have compromised on their core values, and song, dance and entertainment have replaced serious discussion. This year, they have got a Dharmadhikari to inaugurate the event. He is someone who has nothing to do with literature. The entire event reeks of commercialism,” said Dr Anupama adding that the Nudisiri's tradition of parading a writer on a palanquin showed glimpses of “feudal culture” wherein the common man was shown his 'leader'.

“The Jana Nudi brings back the concept of a literary fest by focusing on common people, their thoughts and traditions,” the writer said.

The two day fest starting from December 14 to be held in Kalangaan, Shaktinagar, Mangalore will see the participation of writers Rajendra Chinna, SG Siddaramaiah, Kadidalu Shamanna, Kalegowda Nagavara, Rahamat Tarikere, JP Basavaraju, Vasundhara Bhupathy among others.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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