Mysuru: “Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) is playing an important role in preserving the identity of Kannada language,” opined University of Mysore (UoM) Registrar Prof. R. Shivappa. He was speaking at a seminar on 12th-century poet and philosopher Basavanna, organised by KIKS in association with Sri Basaveshwara Centre for Social Change, Research and Extension…
Concern over shortage of scholars at Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies
December 11, 2019Mysuru: Former University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa has expressed concern that Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) might close down in the coming years due to inadequate number of scholars. He was speaking at a seminar on six literary works based on the life of 12th-century poet and philosopher Basavanna organised by…
World Folk Day observed
September 23, 2018Mysuru: Marking World Folk Day, the Folk Division of Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) had organised a function at its premises in Manasagangotri here yesterday. A rendition of ‘Balanagamma Kathanakavya’ was presented by folk singers Bhagyamma, Lakshmamma, Devamma and troupe. The programme was inaugurated by KIKS Guest Professor Dr. P.K. Rajashekar by playing on…
A month-long free theatre training camp for students from April 10
April 8, 2017Mysuru – To encourage people in the farming sector with due empathy for travails and tribulations of farmers, Nele Hinnele, in association with the folklore section of Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS), has organised a month-long free training in theatre from Apr. 10 to May 10 at B.M. Sri auditorium in the premises of…
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