Hermann Gundert Award presented
Speaking about Gundert's social contributions at a seminar organised by the Hermann Gundert Educational Foundation at the Chavara Cultural Centre in Kozhikode on Friday (June 13, 2025), Mr. Jayakumar said the linguist had been a bridge between Eastern and Western knowledge systems. 'Be like Gundert; be intellectually free; be curious,' he added.
Mr. Jayakumar also presented the Hermann Gundert Award, instituted by the foundation, to writer Vallikavu Mohandas for his book Missionaries' Kerala (Missionarykalude Keralam). The foundation's vice-chairman Chacko Kalamparambil presided over the session.
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