The magic number is 270. Who is poised to get it? Though the political pundits were vociferous in saying “it will be a tight fight” between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the projected winner, however, at this hour of 11.30 pm (EST-Eastern Standard Time) is Trump. Trump has won 230 electoral votes with 51.7 percent…
The untold tragedy of Gyanvapi in Kashi now told in Kannada
September 23, 2024By Prof. G.L. Shekar Title: “Shivanigagi Kayutta: Kashi Gyanavapiya Satyada Anavarana” Author: Vikram Sampath Translators: Prof. G. L. Shekar and S.S. Narendrakumar Year: 2024 Pages: 352 Price: Rs. 475 Publisher: Sahitya Prakashana, Hubli The Kannada version of the recent book of well-known Indian Historian Dr. Vikram Sampath — Waiting for Shiva: Unearthing the Truth…
Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s book Bhashegala Gadi Gedda Bharatiya released in Mumbai
July 25, 2023By Prof. G.L. Shekar Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa is a Pan-Indian writer and has touched the hearts of millions of literary lovers across the country through translation of his novels and classic works. Dr. Bhyrappa has special attachment particularly to Pune and Mumbai, for his books (both in Kannada and Marathi) have many readers. There are…
A critical work that salutes motherhood
April 17, 2023Title : Bhyrappanavara Krithigalalli Taytanada Teregalu Author : Prof. L.V. Shantakumari Page s: 144 Price : Rs.175 Publisher: Sahitya Bhandara, Bengaluru By Prof. G.L. Shekar Bhyrappanavara Krithigalalli Taytanada Teregalu,’ authored by Prof. L.V. Shantakumari, a critic and a translator, is a critical work that salutes motherhood delineated in its myriad forms and manifestations in Dr….
Padma Awards: Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa recounts meeting PM Modi
April 10, 2023By Prof. G.L. Shekar With folded hands Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks a few steps extra towards Padma Bhushan awardee and respectfully says, Namasthe Bhyrappajji…Aap kaise hain… “I am S.L. Bhyrappa from Karnataka, a Kannada novelist” (replies with namasthe gesture, and ‘self-imposed protocol’!). “Sir, who doesn’t know you”, Modi quickly responds holding Dr. Bhyrappa’s hands….
Can National Education Policy revolutionise education system?
August 31, 2020The National Education Policy (NEP), approved by the Union Cabinet recently, has proposed sweeping changes in school and higher education. Though many issues are addressed in the NEP, this article by Prof. G.L. Shekar emphasises on three interesting propositions — Early childhood care and education, Multidisciplinary approach and Technology-enabled education. — Ed The National Education…
Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s Parva turns 40!
December 27, 2019National Symposium at Bengaluru on Sunday By Prof. G.L. Shekar Parva, one of the masterpieces of modern Indian literature and the contemporary version of Vyasa Bharata, by India’s foremost writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa turned 40 this year ! To mark the occasion, S.L. Bhyrappa Sahitya Pratisthana, Mysuru and Kendra Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, are jointly…
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