Mysore/Mysuru: Jameel Sawanna, representing Bengaluru-based Sawanna Prakashana, discussed the evolving landscape of Kannada language usage. While the number of Kannada speakers is declining, the Kannada publishing industry remains resilient. Speaking at the panel discussion on the topic ‘art of publishing — a link between readers and writers’ during the Mysuru Literature Festival, Jameel highlighted the…
Novelist Vivek Shanbhag speaks on nuances of translating literary works into different languages Mysore/Mysuru: Writer and novelist Vivek Shanbhag asserted that before translating any literary work, the translator should have a fine understanding of the creative style of the original and the relation between the author and the language. He was participating in a panel…
Mysore/Mysuru: At a panel discussion on the topic ‘complexities of relationships in the internet age,’ women writers engaged in a thoughtful conversation, highlighting key points from their literary works. The discussion took place on second and concluding day of Mysuru Literature Festival-2024. Participating in panel were writers Vasumathi Udupa, N. Sandhyarani and Usha Narasimhan. Session…
Panel debates the relevance of poems, literature in an era of online relationships Mysore/Mysuru: During the 8th Mysuru Literature Festival, panellists engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on the topic ‘relevance of poems in an era of online relationships.’ Their consensus was that social media serves as the simplest and fastest means of connecting literature with…
Mysore/Mysuru: Noted herpetologist Gerry Martin emphasised that relocating snakes to conserve them is not an effective method. According to research, snakes that are relocated often perish within one or two days. Speaking on the topic ‘Living with Snakes’ at the Mysore Literature Festival-2024, Martin debunked the notion that moving snakes from one location to another…
Mysore/Mysuru: During the literature festival, nomadic artists stepped forward to reveal their challenging circumstances. The programme ‘60 minutes with anonymous nomadic artistes’ featured Mysuru Akashvani Assistant Director Abdul Rashid as the panellist. These artists not only showcased their art but also highlighted the difficulties they faced. Narasimha and Rani from the Dombara community reminisced about…
Mysore/Mysuru: Editor and film buff Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri’s insights on Hindi film songs resonate with nostalgia, capturing the enduring appeal of melodies sung by the late Kishore Kumar and composed by the legendary R.D. Burman. During the session on ‘The swinging 70s – Stars, Style and Substance in Hindi Cinema’ at the Mysuru Literature Festival…
Mysore/Mysuru: City’s Noopura Kalaavidaru and Samskrutika Trust, in association with Kannada and Culture Department, will be organising ‘Mysuru Nrutya Guru Paramparaa,’ a three-day Dance Festival at Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road from July 10 to 12. The festival will begin with a Bharatanatyam (Mysuru Baani) performance in memory of Padma Bhushan Dr. K. Venkatalakshmamma…
Mysore/Mysuru: Rubbishing Opposition allegations of a scam regarding 3.16 acres of land under Kesare Survey No.464 registered in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvati’s name, District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa asserted that the land is legally owned with all requisite documents. Addressing a press conference at Jaladarshini Guest House this morning, Dr. Mahadevappa clarified that…
Mysore/Mysuru: Even as Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa stated this morning that the dengue situation is under control in Mysuru, there have been unfortunate fatalities due to the disease. Lalitha, a data entry operator at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research in Mysuru, passed away this morning due to complications from…
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