Saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath honored with 'Vandana Award'

March 19, 2011

Mangalore, March 19: The prestigious state level “Vandana Award” given by Rotary Club of Mangalore Central in association with Rotaract Club of Mangalore was conferred on Padmashree Dr Kadri Gopalnath, Saxophonist at Eden Aquatic and Sports Foundation, Nanthur here on Friday.

Receiving the award Dr Gopalnath said it is the audience who decide the success or failure of musicians. Musicians are said to be successful only if they are able to make the audience listen to them, he said.

He said, “Vandana award is one of esteemed awards I have received and I will cherish this moment throughout my life”.

In his felicitation address, Rtn Dr B Devadas Pai, Chairman, Award Committee said in the past, the award has been conferred to the likes of Justice N Santhosh Hegde, Lokayuktha, playback singer Gurukiran, and Spin Maestro B S Chandrashekar.

The award comprised of a citation, a silver plaque and a gold chain.

All the new members and the newly wedded members of Rotary were honoured on the occasion.

Assistant Governor Rtn Usman Kukkady, MCC Commissioner Dr KN Vijay Prakash, MLA Yogish Bhat were the guests of honour.

The President of the Club Rtn Herman Pereira presided.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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