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The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Arts training programme for Dalit students launched in Mysuru under SCSP and TSP scheme
For the first time, a six-month long training programme in classical music, light music, and folk music for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was launched under the SCSP and TSP scheme in Mysuru. Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also the Minister in charge of Mysuru district, inaugurated the arts training programme for hostel students in Mysuru at a function organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture at at Kiru Rangamandira on Kalamandira premises in Mysuru on Saturday. Classes will be held three days a week, with each session spread over two hours. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mahadevappa said that dance, art, literature, and music are among the most powerful mediums, capable of having a profound impact on society. 'These arts have naturally belonged to the oppressed communities, and our government is working to encourage and provide platforms for them,' he said. The initiative not only supports students in gaining proficiency across various fields, but also aims to culturally empower them and nurture cultural leadership that can influence society. 'Therefore, all students should make the most of this opportunity,' he said. He also appreciated the Department of Kannada and Culture for taking up the task of translating B.R. Ambedkar's book 'The Buddha and His Dhamma' into Kannada under the SCSP and TSP scheme. Director of the Department of Kannada and Culture K.M. Gayathri, who also spoke on the occasion, explained the concept of the arts training programme, and thanked the Minister for immediately approving the proposal and its funding. The programme was also initiated to keep hostel students away from mobile addiction and encourage their innate talents, she said. Joint Director of Kannada and Culture Department V.N. Mallikarjuna Swamy, Assistant Director M.D. Sudarshan, Project Coordination Officer of the Department for Welfare of Scheduled Communities K.M. Mallesh, and hostel wardens Varaprasad and Saraswathi were present.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Vachana Preservation Day observed across Kalyana Karnataka in honour of Fa.Gu. Halakatti
The 146th birth anniversary of Halakatti, pioneering scholar of vachana literature, was observed as 'Vachana Preservation Day' across Kalyana Karnataka on Wednesday. The celebrations honoured his legacy in preserving and publishing vachana literature, which played a vital role in shaping Karnataka's spiritual and literary heritage. In Kalaburagi, a district-level function was held at the Suvarna Saba Bhavan under the joint aegis of the district administration, the Kannada and Culture Department, the Kalaburagi city corporation, and the zilla panchayat. The programme was inaugurated with floral tributes to Halakatti by Sharanu Pappa, president of the Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries, who hailed his work in reviving and preserving vachanas. He urged the present generation to draw inspiration from such visionaries, who worked selflessly to safeguard Karnataka's cultural roots. Delivering a special lecture, Basava Patil Jawali, principal of Madana Hipparaga Government First Grade College, emphasised how Halakatti's life embodied a deep commitment to cultural preservation. He highlighted that the scholar gave up a conventional career to dedicate himself to searching, compiling, and publishing vachanas. His efforts illuminated the lives and teachings of over 250 vachanakaras, he said. R.C. Phale, retired Dy. SP, recounted Halakatti's educational journey from Dharwad to Bombay (now Mumbai), where he earned his law degree. Despite his legal background, Halakatti chose to live a simple life while dedicating himself to social upliftment. Other speakers, including Ravindra Shahabadi of Veerashaiva Mahasabha and Shivasharanappa Danni, assistant director of Social Security and Pensions, praised Halakatti's foresight and grassroots work. A cultural procession featuring traditional music and social thinkers was also held from Jagat Circle to the event venue. In Koppal, Deputy Commissioner Suresh B. Itnal inaugurated the celebration at Sahitya Bhavan, describing Halakatti as a true torchbearer of vachana literary tradition. He noted that Halakatti's role in collecting scattered vachanas helped preserve the essence of the 12th-century sharana movement, led by Basavanna and other reformers. 'The ideals enshrined in the Constitution were already expressed by Basavanna and other sharanas in the 12th century. Everyone should strive to embody their values,' he said. Historian Ashok Basappa Baragundi delivered a keynote address, calling Halakatti the 'grandfather of vachana literature' and describing his journey from a lawyer to a cultural reformer. At a special ceremony held at Fa. Gu. Halakatti Circle, dignitaries paid floral tributes and participated in a flag-hoisting ceremony in honour of the scholar. In Ballari, K.E. Chidanandappa, president of the District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority, inaugurated the event at the Cultural Complex on Dr. Rajkumar Road. He highlighted how Halakatti's work rescued the voices of the sharanas from historical obscurity. Scholar A. Timmana Gowda, in his special lecture, said that Halakatti's contributions went beyond literature—extending into education, cooperative movements, and printing technology. 'Before Halakatti's efforts, only 50 vachanakaras were known; his work revealed over 250,' he said. The Ballari event also featured a vachana music performance by Doddayya V. Kallur and team, and was attended by senior officials.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
F.G. Halakatti's contribution to Vachana literature remembered
B.V. Nandeesh, Assistant Director of the Department of Kannada and Culture, Mandya, on Wednesday said that F.G. Halakatti was a great writer who introduced Vachana literature to the entire world. He was speaking at the birth anniversary programme of Halakatti organised at the Kannada and Culture Department office in Karnataka's Mandya district. 'This year marks the 145th birth anniversary of Halakatti, and his contributions to Kannada vachanas, literature, and translations are immense,' he said. Mr. Nandeesh added that schools and colleges in the district have been called upon to celebrate Halakatti's birth anniversary and introduce students to the writer's life, principles, and ideals.
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
CM announces Rs 10 lakh award to Banu Mushtaq, Deepa Bhasthi
Bengaluru: Literature has the power to unite society. Society should be united through literature, not divided, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He congratulated and honoured Banu at the government felicitation program organized by the Kannada and Culture Department at the Banquet Hall for Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq. 'Banu Mushtaq has increased the fame of Kannada by providing Booker to our language. He appreciated that this is the pride of the entire Kannada world. Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi, who brought fame to Kannada through their stories and translations, will be given a prize of 10 lakh each', he announced. He said that the government will provide assistance for the translation and publication of Banu's stories in English. He analysed that the strength of Banu Mushtaq's writing is that she has been recognized in society as a journalist, writer, lawyer and activist. While writing as a journalist in Lankesh's newspaper, she has also advocated for the poor as a lawyer and has received many awards, including the Rajyotsava Award, which is proof of the social essence in Banu Mushtaq's writings. Banu has the progressive courage to write against the atrocities as the voice of the girls of the Muslim community. Banu Mushtaq has taken on the responsibility of giving a humane message through literature. 'In the Kavirajamarga, there was a call to look at other religions and other ideas with compassion, Adikavi Pampa said that the human race is the only one worthy of worship, and Basavanna said, 'This is ours.' Akkamahadevi, the voice of a woman, also voiced the same'. He said that Banu Mushtaq worked as a continuation of the aspirations of all of them.
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kannada literary icon Venkatesh Murthy passes away at 81
The Kannada literary, art and cultural circles have expressed deep condolences on the death of Murthy. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the death of a veteran writer is painful. 'The world is poorer due to the passing away of him, a distinguished writer who was involved in various genres of literature such as poetry, drama, children's literature, translation, essays, and novels and had a huge readership. I pray that the soul of the deceased may rest in peace. My condolences to his bereaved family,' he said. Kannada and Culture Department minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said that the demise of Murthy, a representative of the grand tradition of Kannada poetic songs, has come as a great shock to the world of Kannada poetry. The news of the demise of the renowned Kannada poet, playwright, and litterateur Prof. H.S. Venkatesh Murthy is shocking. He has made an immense contribution to the Kannada language and culture through his literary works. Not only that, his service in genres such as poetry, drama, essay, novel, translation, children's literature, and criticism is significant said State Industries Minister MB Patil. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has expressed grief over HSV's death and said the poet made an unforgettable contribution to the literary world in many dimensions. Similarly, BJP state president BY Vijayendra also has mourned the death of the poet.
