One can find poetry in paintings: Gulzar

July 8, 2012

Mangalore, July 8: The nature of fine arts is such that they overlap each other. One can find painting in poetry and poetry in paintings, said Gulzar, legendary poet and lyricist.

He was expressing his thoughts after inaugurating a painting exhibition of artist Wilson J P D'Souza at Orchid Art Gallery in Mangalore.

Mr. Gulzar said that he agreed to inaugurate the exhibition because he likes looking at pieces of art as sources of learning. “I have been trying to learn the expressions of the artist which I try to implement in my own medium that is poetry”, he said.

Commenting on the theme of the exhibition 'Rendezvous with Feminine', Giselle Mehta, writer, said that women have been an inspiration for artists for long. Some Renaissance painters have given art lovers some exquisite madonnas she said. A good painting must possess a blend of several things. If it is too realistic, it fails to trigger the imagination of the looker, she observed.

Mr. D'Souza presented Mr. Gulzar with a painting on the occasion. Ms. Mehta too presented a copy of her debut novel 'Blossom Showers' to the veteran poet.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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