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Sharath Ananthamurthy takes charge as VC of Kuvempu University

Shivamogga: Sharath Ananthamurthy appointed Vice Chancellor of Kuvempu University, aims to strengthen academic institute in four years.

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I wish to take time out of administrative work and continue work in laboratory, says Sharath Ananthamurthy

Sharath Ananthamurthy, new Vice-Chancellor of Kuvempu University, aims to balance administrative duties with biophysics research.

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While Gujarati is my mathru bhasha, Kannada will be my karma bhasha: Chief Justice Anjaria

Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka N.V. Anjaria said on Monday that he too is an ardent supporter of mathru bhasha, the mother tongue, while pointing out that he had learnt that Jnanpith awardee Kannada litterateur Kuvempu’s view was that the children in Karnataka should mandatorily learn Kannada…

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Should students ask questions boldly or fold hands in reverence? Debate rages in Karnataka legislature

Opposition BJP protests change in slogan at Karnataka schools, sparking debate on education values and Kuvempu's legacy.

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Writers and activists warn of social regression due to increased focus on religion

Former Minister and social activist B.T. Lalitha Naik said here on Saturday that the universal thoughts and values enshrined in the literary works of Kuvempu have not been imbibed by society at large including the educated sections.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Deve Gowda takes exception to HDK sporting saffron flag, and more

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Iconic speeches of Kannada writer Kuvempu to be relived in Mysuru

The speeches were delivered by Kuvempu in 1944 in the Centenary Hall of Maharaja College in Mysuru, which is the venue of the programme organised on February 3

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Yuva Nidhi launched in Shivamogga

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launches Yuva Nidhi, a scheme providing financial assistance to unemployed graduates and diploma holders.

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Mantra Mangalya: Simple marriage ritual designed by Kannada poet Kuvempu more relevant than ever

Kadidal Manjappa was the Chief Minister of Karnataka for a brief period in 1956. All through his political career, he must have faced several protests, but the one he faced in his native village ahead of the marriage of his two nieces was unique.

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Kuvempu Trust plans a memorial for the poet in Bengaluru

Trust to construct memorial for Kuvempu in Bengaluru, Mantra Mangalya, staging of plays, book release functions, and other literary events to be organised.

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All my writings are love letters to people, says Bengali writer Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay

Noted Bengali writer Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay receives Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskara in Shivamogga, Karnataka, and speaks of his love for humanity.

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Kuvempu’s messages to society recalled on his birth anniversary

Celebrating Kuvempu's 119th birth anniversary, dignitaries pay tribute to his message of "universal man" & fight against casteism & superstition.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 29, 2023

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Bengali writer chosen for Kuvempu award

Bengali writer and novelist Shirshendhu Mukyopadhyaya has been selected for the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar 2023, the national award instituted in the memory of the late Kannada poet Kuvempu.

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Mandya celebrates Rajyotsava, 50th anniversary of renaming the State

Karnataka's rich history, culture, and heritage of thousands of years recalled at Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations in Mandya. Minister Cheluvarayaswamy highlighted State govt's welfare schemes, recalled contributions of many poets, litterateurs, and dynasties. Govt to mark golden jubilee of renaming of State and launch ratha at Hampi. Welfare schemes empower socially…

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‘A stereotypical Kannadiga image that submerges other worlds of Karnataka hasn’t emerged yet’: Chandan Gowda

Deities that get chastised by people, anthropomorphic animals and syncretic cultures, tales that almost transform Sir M. Visvesvaraya into a modern myth, Kuvempu’s disagreements with Nehru... Another India by Chandan Gowda is a collection of essays that gently nudges the reader to take notice of the rich cultural vision we…

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‘Regional diversity: a quest for equitable recognition within Indian Union’

Celebrating 50 years of Karnataka, PM Modi's call to eliminate regionalism contradicts India's Constitution, which upholds diversity. Regionalism is not divisive, but the bedrock of unity, reflecting the multiplicity that binds our nation. Karnataka's identity has layers of belonging, pride, and history. BJP's ideology of "one nation, one language, one…

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Spandana stages Kuvempu’s Maharathri in Shivamogga

Spandana, a theatre troupe in Sagar, staged Kuvempu's play Maharathri at DVS College in Shivamogga. The play narrates Siddhartha's epic night of leaving the palace to lead an ascetic life. M.V. Prathibha directed the play with Spoorthi Y.H., Sanjeev Kumar M.V., Neha A., Swathi Y., and Karthik K. playing the…

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Guarantee schemes will increase purchase power of poor, says CM

CM Siddaramaiah launched Gruha Lakshmi, a scheme to increase purchasing power of the poor. It provides ₹2,000/month to 1.3 crore families. He drew inspiration from principles of Basavanna, Ambedkar, Kuvempu and Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swami of Suttur Mutt. They strove for equal opportunities for all, a form of social justice.…

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Scarce rains due to deforestation, says Ramachandra

Rate of rainfall in Sharavathi River catchment hit due to deforestation: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra. He delivered lecture on Western Ghats, organised by Ninasam Rangashikshana Kendra. Rainfall decreased in areas with large land use changes since 1964. Need to educate people on importance of trees in water cycle. Forests damaged due…

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Tipu Express is now Wodeyar Express

Mysuru MP Pratap Simha wanted the contribution of Wadiyars for the development of railways to be recognised

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Noted singer Shivamogga Subbanna passes away

Shivamogga Subbanna, the first Kannadiga to win a National Award for playback singing, died after suffering a heart attack in Bengaluru

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The revision of school textbooks in Karnataka must cause alarm

It is undemocratic, unscientific, and undermines core constitutional values

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Karnataka textbooks revision and the caste boomerang

The textbook controversy is unexpectedly hindering the BJP’s efforts to garner Vokkaliga votes

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Textbook fracas likely to rumble in Old Mysuru region

BENGALURU: The state government may have sought to end the textbook row by ordering eight corrections in books for various classes, but the issue is unlikely to die down with assembly elections less than 10 months away.

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