Exhibition of art works in intaglio gets underway

February 24, 2012

Udupi, February 24: Bangalore based artist C V Shruthi's five-day solo exhibition of recent works in intaglio printmaking got under way on Thursday at the Vibhuti Art Gallery here.

As many as 20 paintings, including five in aquatint media and 15 in dry-point, are on display at the exhibition. Speaking at the inaugural function, senior artist K.L. Bhat said the textures, figures, and colours were well balanced in the paintings of Ms. Shruthi. “Each painting tells a story,” he said.

Senior artist P.N. Acharya said that it was essential for women artists to come forward in the State. There was a lot of scope for women artists. They should take advantage of government grants, he said.

The former member of Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy Ratnavati G. Baikady said that concentration and attention for detail was an essential quality which anyone interested in the field of fine arts should develop.

Ms. Shruthi said all her 20 paintings concentrated on home. “We start learning everything from home. It is our first school. Even when we change houses, we remember the house, where we spent our childhood or our adolescence. All persons are influenced by their home environment. I have shown the home, the people in a home and how they behave in different situations,” she said.

In the paintings titled “Dualities” and “Three Doors”, she has shown the dilemmas and fickle-minded individuals. The painting “Getting Ready” shows people in a home in a hurry during morning getting ready to start their day.

“My Faraway Friend” depicts how technology reduced the gap between individuals. “Earlier while seeing off friends at railway stations, we used to cry. But now we happily bid them good-bye because we can always be in touch,” she said.

“The painting titled “Chess” shows how we make plans for the future getting good and bad results,” Ms. Shruthi said.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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