Mysuru: There was complete hush in the air today as the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana came to an end. But a different kind of activity was seen this morning with MCC workers wearing bright-coloured vests cleaning the venue.Over the three-day event, nearly 110 tonnes of waste was generated. Out of which 90 tonne…
Curtains drawn on Sammelana
November 27, 2017Mysuru: The three-day 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in city drew to a close with much fanfare yesterday. Thousands of people attended various events of the ‘Akshara Jathre,’ as it is popularly of known, well beyond the schedule of the valedictory function. Three resolutions were passes at the Sammelana — The first resolution is…
Concern raised over attempts to snatch freedom of expression
November 27, 2017Mysuru: Expressing concern over what they claimed as rising intolerance and inequality in the country, most of the speakers at the 8th session on ‘Current Situation – The Challenges Before Plurality’ on the third and concluding day of the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Maharaja’s College Grounds here yesterday, deplored such tendencies. Addressing…
Literary Fest is no political forum for pseudo-secularism: Union Minister
November 27, 2017Mysuru: Under attack by writers, Union Minister and BJP leader H.N. Ananth Kumar hit back at them at the valedictory of the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Maharaja’s College Grounds yesterday. Noting that the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana is not the platform to discuss politics, preach bogus secularism and to propagate who should be…
Kannada Sammelana Chief lashes out at Ananth Kumar
November 27, 2017Mysuru: Lashing out at Union Minister Ananth Kumar for his remarks against him at the valedictory of the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Maharaja’s College Grounds here yesterday, the Meet President Prof. Chandrashekar Patil (Champa) has said that there was both ‘Gangajal’ and ‘Gutter water’ in the Union Minister’s speech. Speaking after Ananth…
‘Conflict between expectations and ground realities should be resolved amicably’
November 27, 2017Mysuru: “The conflict between expectations and ground realities which have emerged during the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana should be resolved amicably,” opined writer Dr. H.S. Venkatesh Murthy. He was delivering the valedictory address of the 83rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Maharaja’s College Grounds here last evening. Dr. Venkatesh Murthy said that many people voice support for…
A treat for over 6 lakh taste-buds at Kannada Sammelana
November 27, 2017Mysuru: The three-day 83rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, which concluded yesterday at Maharaja’s College Grounds here saw about six lakh people consuming various delicacies for breakfast, lunch and dinner at three venues — Maharaja’s College Grounds, Scouts and Guides Grounds and Ursu Boarding School. Tasty food was served in an orderly manner at all the three…
Kavi Ghosti at Sammelana kindles poetry lovers’ minds
November 27, 2017Mysuru: The Kavi Ghosti (Poets’ Meet) held yesterday at the Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Mahamantapa in Maharaja’s College Grounds as part of the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammlena saw a huge gathering as poet after poet mesmerised the audience with their poetry reading. Some of the poems that caught the attention included Sammelana President Prof….
‘Taare Zameen Par’ Contest for Specially-abled Children
November 27, 2017Mysuru: Mysore Amity Round Table-156 along with Mysore Amity Ladies Circle-108 had organised ‘Taare Zameen Par,’ an exclusive painting event for differently-abled children recently. Area Chairman Tr. Mayur Shah was the chief guest for the event. Tablers from Holland and France also graced the occasion along with Tablers from MART-156 and MALC-108. Speaking about the…
GRS brings smiles on special kids’ faces
November 27, 2017Mysuru: GRS Fantasy Park, as part of the Happiness Festival had organised outing for about 500 children from economically weaker sections and specially-abled recently. Ashwin Dange, Head of Business Development, speaking on the occasion said, “It gives us utmost joy to bring happiness to these children who would otherwise have never been able to come…
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