Bengaluru: Satish Acharya, a renowned cartoonist, has been honoured by the state Media Academy for his contribution to the field of cartoons. A BCom graduate and post-graduate in Business Administration from Mangalore University, turned cartoonist, is a household name among cartoon lovers of the country and worldwide. Fun, pun, punch and satire: A self-taught, accomplished cartoonist, Satish Acharya's cartoons are full of life and are well-known for their elements like fun, pun, punch and satire. His lines are striking and appealing, compelling the viewer to also indulge in thinking. Presently, he is settled in Kundapura and works as an Freelance Editorial Cartoonist. Familiar to ‘Midday’, Udayavani’ readers: He is quite familiar to 'Midday' and 'Udayavani' readers and, of course, to FB friends! He has no regrets about quitting his MBA finance job and is passionate about things related to journalism. An introduction in his own classic expression: Satish Acharya ...
Bengaluru: Gurunath Gundopant Mujumdar has added another accomplishment in his musical journey by bagging the Gold medal in Sangeet Alankar (MA Music) from Maha Gujarat Sangeet Samiti. He has been a Hindustani music practitioner for decades and has been adding academic accolades on the way, while the recent coveted one is another feather in his cap. Quality and Energy management consultant: He has been functioning as a power Quality and Energy management consultant. He is presently associated with the Engineering MNC Schneider Electric India Private Limited as Deputy General Manager (Business Development) for the South Gujarat region, and will be moving out from Schneider Electric by 10 January 2026. Earlier, he served another giant engineering company. ABB Ltd. A Diploma holder in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Karnataka, he has been in Gujarat for more than two decades, migrating to Surat in 2002. Latest programs: Despite being engaged in a responsible and challeng...