H.V. Shantha (85), a retired teaching faculty of Mahajana High School, Jayalakshmipuram and a resident of Saraswathipuram 14th Main, passed away in the early hours of today in city.
She had authored several books in Kannada and was a patron of music, art and literature.
She leaves behind her husband Venkat Ram, a retired Railway Workshop employee, son V. Ganesh, Principal of Hari Vidyalaya in city and a host of relatives and friends.
Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
This post was published on July 13, 2026 7:30 pm