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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka govt. withdraws MoS rank to Sahitya Parishat president Mahesh Joshi
The State government has on Saturday withdrawn the Minister of State rank and all the facilities applicable to that rank to Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) president Mahesh Joshi. Shortly after Mr. Joshi was elected president of the Parishat, the then Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Basavaraj Bommai had accorded MoS rank to him. This move was criticised by many writers then. This was the first time a KSP president was given a MoS rank. Reacting sharply to the government revoking the MoS rank to KSP president, Mr. Joshi said that the Parishat was working as a voice of Kannada and thereby withdrawing this honour to its president was an insult to Kannadigas. 'This will create a problem in the cordial relationship between the KSP and the government,' he added. He further said he had not asked for a MoS rank to be given, but the government accorded this honour following a letter by former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda to then Chief Minister Mr. Bommai.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kamal Haasan's effigy burnt in Bengaluru, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce threatens Thug Life release
Kamal Haasan's comment on the root of Kannada language has ignited a huge controversy. Associations like Kannada Rakshana Vedike and various politicians have demanded a public apology and threatened to ban the release of his upcoming film Thug Life in Karnataka. Videos of members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike burning Kamal's effigy and posters in different parts of the state have also surfaced online. The controversy got even bigger when Kamal, at another event, refused to issue an apology and said, 'Love will never apologise. I will apologise only if I am wrong, if not, I will not.' #Bengaluru #Karnataka #kannadalanguage #Thuglife #KamalHaasan #Kannada — K MURALI KUMAR (@photomurali1) May 30, 2025 Kamal Haasan's 'no apology' statement irked minister Shivaraj Tangadagi as he immediately wrote to KFCC (Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce). In his letter, the minister wrote, 'If Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan does not apologise to the people of the state/Kannadigas, the films in which he has acted should be immediately banned in Karnataka.' While speaking to ANI, KFCC president M Narasimhalu said that people in Karnataka are upset with the veteran actor for his comment. He said, 'People of Karnataka are angry with Kamal Haasan. We have also sent a message to the South Film Chamber. The distributors have decided that if he does not apologise before the release of his film on the 5th, it will not be allowed to release here'. The backlash also extended to Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar as he was also present at the event. ALSO READ | Kamal Haasan: 'My love for Karnataka is true, won't apologise' The controversy intensified when Shiva Rajkumar spoke in Kamal Haasan's support. At another event he said, 'I am a huge fan of Kamal sir. People may ask why should I admire someone else when I have my own father (Dr Rajkumar) to look up to. My father is family while I have great respect for Kamal sir. I am inspired by him. Kamal sir knows what he has said, and he will give an appropriate response.' Shiva Rajkumar's statement angered many of his fans, who reached outside his home in protest. Visuals of people throwing stones outside his home have also surfaced online. ಇದು ಇದು actualy ಚನ್ನಾಗಿರೋದು 👏💥 ಕ್ಷಮೆ ಕೇಳಿಲ್ಲ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ನೆಸ್ಟ್ ಮನೆಗೆ ನುಗ್ಗಿ ಹೊಡೀತೀವಿ Be careful ಶಿವಣ್ಣ🤫#Kfi #BanThugLifeInKarnataka #KamalHaasan #ShivaRajkumar #PuneethRajkumar #Kannada #ThugLife — ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ (@RaviBelagere_) May 31, 2025 Meanwhile, Kannada actor Ramya aka Divya Spandana also spoke about the issue and said that calling for a ban was an overreaction. She told NDTV, 'I think Kamal sir has made a factually incorrect statement. Kannada is not derived from Tamil. All South languages come under the same umbrella. Nobody is superior. But, having said that it is bit much boycotting his film. We are all adults and should engage in constructive conversation. We as South Indians have a bigger problem to deal with. We need to battle the Hindi imposition.' She added, 'Kamal sir should just say sorry and move on. However, I am against the ban. You can't force anyone to apologise.' Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, is slated for a theatrical release on June 5.
Hans India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
8th Navika World Kannada Summit 2025 to Bring Global Kannadigas Together in Florida
Bengaluru: Preparations are in full swing for the 8th Navika World Kannada Summit 2025, which is set to take place in Lakeland, Florida, USA from August 29 to 31. The summit will be hosted at the state-of-the-art RP Funding Convention Center and is expected to draw thousands of Kannadigas from around the world. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Bengaluru, attended by Navika President Shivakumar, conference convener Harshit Gowda, veteran actor Srinath, acclaimed director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, and singer Alok Babu, also known as All OK. Speaking on the occasion, veteran actor Srinath emphasized the emotional connection Kannadigas settled abroad continue to have with their roots in Karnataka. He stated that although they live in prosperous conditions abroad, they deeply cherish their cultural heritage and seek such events to stay connected with their identity. Srinath expressed his excitement about meeting artists and cultural ambassadors from all over the world during the summit, which he described as a unique opportunity to rekindle Kannada sentiment. Over the course of three days, the summit will host a wide range of activities, including business forums, women's and youth forums, literary conferences, poetry recitals, storytelling, Kannada short dramas, and a cricket tournament. A colorful cultural procession inspired by Karnataka's famous Dasara Jumbo Savari will showcase traditional costumes, folk performances, and artistic representations of the state's districts. Music lovers will be treated to a grand musical evening featuring performances by renowned composer Mano Murthy and singer All OK. This global cultural celebration is being organized by the World Kannadigas Association in partnership with key Kannada organizations in Florida, including Srigandha Kannada Koota (Tampa), Orlando Kannada Koota, Nandi Kannada Koota (Miami), and Savi Kannada Koota (Jacksonville). Organizers have invited several dignitaries, including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and other cabinet ministers, who are expected to attend. Swamijis from prominent mutts across Karnataka and the U.S. have also been invited to offer their blessings. Well-known actors and filmmakers such as Ramesh Aravind, Rakshit Shetty, and Srinath will be among the notable personalities taking part in the summit, which promises to be a vibrant celebration of Kannada language, art, and culture. Navika President Shivakumar and Convener Harshit Gowda have urged Kannadigas everywhere to join in making this event a grand success and a true festival of global unity and Kannada pride.
Deccan Herald
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Bold statements, questions on Op Sindoor and Musk's resignation
Hello there Readers! Welcome back! A lot has unfolded in the political landscape over the course of the week. A language row broke out between Karnataka and Tamil actor Kamal Haasan; opposition parties are increasing pressure on the Modi government to answer questions around Operation Sindoor, while fissures are widening between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress. On the world stage, we take a look at the latest political twists surrounding Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Grab a cup of coffee and sit back as we give you a rundown of the latest events in the political came first? Kannada? Tamil? .Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan announced his entry to Rajya Sabha with the support of the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). But was quick to get tangled in controversy, Hassan during the promotion of his new film Thug Life said 'Tamil gave birth to Kannada.' Clarifying that his remarks on Kannada were made out of love, he said, that 'love will never apologise'.The actor's statement spurred a row, with people from Karnataka, across party lines, slamming his remark and demanding an apology. The Karnataka government said it would seek a ban on the actor's films if he did not apologise for his comment.'Kamal Haasan should apologise for speaking lightly about Kannada. If he doesn't, then the government will write to the Karnataka Films Chamber of Commerce seeking a ban on his films,' Kannada & Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi Minister Siddaramaiah also refuted Haasan's claim. 'The Kannada language has a very long history. Poor (Kamal Haasan) does not know,' he of the Opposition R Ashoka described Kamal Haasan as a 'madman' and called upon Kannadigas to boycott him. 'His remarks about Kannada make it clear that he's an urban naxal,' he Hassan found support among political leaders in Tamil Nadu. Defending the actor, they said he merely stated the truth and that it is always 'difficult to accept the truth.'.United front was short united front put up by political parties in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack was short-lived. Now questions are being raised and the demand for a special parliamentary session on the attack and Operation Sindoor is of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sharing an interview clip of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, accused the latter of giving Pakistan prior information about 'Operation Sindoor', an allegation rebutted by the MEA as "utter misrepresentation of facts".Jaishankar told a Parliamentary panel that Pakistan was informed about Operation Sindoor only after India struck nine terror camps in that country and that his remarks were 'twisted' and 'misrepresented' to suggest that the neighbouring nation was informed prior to the military action. Responding to questions from MPs about US President Donald Trump's recurring remarks on ceasefire, Jaishankar insisted that there was 'no interference' by the United States in the ceasefire decision, which was taken after talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) on a request from the Pakistan Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy joined in to question Prime Minister Narendra Modi on why the government ended military operations against Pakistan half-way and failed to seek all-party opinion before declaring a pressure on the Modi government, Trinamool Congress, RJD, Samajwadi Party, CPI(M) and CPI have joined in to demand a Special Session of Parliament on the Pahalgam terror attack and India's Operation Sindoor. I.N.D.I.A. bloc is mulling submitting a joint letter to the government. .The chasm strain between senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and his party seems to be widening. Tharoor appeared to suggest that Congress governments did not conduct surgical strikes like the Modi government did by claiming that the country breached the LoC for the first time in 2016. Congress leaders retorted, they listed eight instances of surgical strikes between 2000 and 2014 for the past around nine years, highlighting that the UPA government was in power for a substantial time during this Tharoor's own words against him, Congress leader Pawan Khera shared an image of a page from Tharoor's 2018 book The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi and His India, in which he criticised the Modi government while acknowledging strikes conducted by Congress his own Prime Minister has been holding rallies in different states and has not shied away from blowing his own trumpet in the aftermath of the successful Operation Sindoor. His choice of words and braggadocio has certainly raised some eyebrows. In his first visit after Operation Sindoor to Gujarat, Modi was heard saying, "When someone wipes off the vermilion (sindoor) of our mothers and sisters, their (terrorists) destruction is also certain." "Sukh chain ki jindagi jiyo, roti khao varna meri goli toh hai hi (Live life peacefully... eat food or else my bullet)," Modi thundered at the India's fight against terrorism, Modi at a rally in West Bengal warned that India would act decisively against all those who sponsor terror and Operation Sindoor is not yet over. Modi made another bold statement, claiming that India has become the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan. However, NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani has clarified that India would overtake Japan by the end of 2025 to become the fourth-largest in the theatrical statements, Amit Shah said, 'Under Modi's leadership, Operation Sindoor was undertaken. We have shown (to the world) the importance of 'ek chutki sindoor'.'Modi is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Rio de Janeiro in early July. New Delhi is keen to continue the process of normalising its bilateral relations with Beijing despite China's close ties with Pakistan. Didi brings up Modi's pastNot one to take criticism lying down, the Bengal CM lashed out at the prime minister after he targetted the Trinamool Congress during his latest visit to West a press conference, Banerjee said, "Please remember, every woman has respect, they accept sindoor only from her husband... The way you are talking... you are not the husband of everybody; why are you not giving sindoor to your Mrs first?""First, he (Modi) used to call himself a tea-seller, then a chowkidar, and now he has come to sell sindoor. He cannot sell sindoor like this," Banerjee said, drawing condemnation from the BJP for her choice of new in the a surprising turn of events, Tesla CEO and the unofficial First Buddy Elon Musk is stepping down from his role in the Donald Trump administration after spearheading a controversial push for greater efficiency. Musk's efforts disrupted several federal agencies, but in the end, he fell short. The reason for his exit is still unknown. However, the announcement follows close on the heels of Musk criticising Trump's marquee tax bill, calling it too expensive and a measure that would undermine his work with the DOGE Service. DOGE will live on without Musk, the administration said. 'Elon is terrific,' Trump said, praising the billionaire. "This will be his last day, but not really, because he will, always, be with us, helping all the way."In a setback to Trump's tariff wars, a panel of federal judges blocked him from imposing some of his steepest tariffs on China and other US trading partners. It was stated that he vastly overstepped his ability to issue those expansive duties under federal law and ordered an immediate block on them. The United States Court of Appeals swiftly came to the rescue of Donald Trump. Pausing the lower court's ruling to consider the government's appeal, the court ordered the plaintiffs in the cases to respond by June 5 and the administration by June 9.A federal judge said on Thursday she would extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from immediately revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, a victory for the Ivy League school that is entangled in multiple battles with the brings us to the end of this week's political roundup. DH Political Theatre will come back again next week with more political advancements from around the world. Exit Stage Left, DH Newsletters Team
The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kamal Haasan's films will be banned in Karnataka if he does not apologise: Kannada and Culture Minister
Kannada and Culture Minister of Karnataka, Shivaraj Tangadagi, said on Friday that actor Kamal Haasan's films will be "banned" in the state, as decided by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), if he does not apologise for his remarks about the Kannada language. Meanwhile, KFCC president M Narasimhalu said exhibitors and distributors themselves have voluntarily decided not to screen his movie if he doesn't apologise. KFCC on Thursday said that it will not allow the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka unless he issues a public apology by May 30 for his controversial remarks about the Kannada language. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan's recent statement claiming that "Kannada was born out of Tamil" during a promotional event for his upcoming film has sparked widespread outrage among pro-Kannada groups and cultural organisations. 'I have written a letter. After that, the film chamber of commerce has also taken a good decision and held a press meet saying that if he doesn't apologise in two days his film will be banned. I extend my compliments to the film chamber of commerce as the Minister for Kannada and Culture,' Tangadagi said. Speaking to reporters here, he said that irrespective of how big the person is, who has spoken against -- Kannada, Kannadigas and Karnataka's land and water -- it will not be tolerated. Kamal Haasan has to apologise, if not as decided by the film chamber of commerce, his films will be banned. "We will not allow it, if he doesn't apologise. He should apologise. Any light comment against Kannada will not be tolerated. If he doesn't apologise, we will take our decision," he added. Asked if his films will be banned in case an apology doesn't come, Tangadagi responded, 'Yes'. Responding to a question on actor Shivarajkumar's response to the controversy, the minister said he has asked the Kannada star to talk about it with Kamal Haasan. ALSO READ:Thug Life release in limbo in Karnataka, Kamal Haasan must apologise in two days, says film chamber "I spoke to Shivarajkumar about this when we shared the stage in an event. Dr Rajkumar (Shivrajkumar's father and Kannada thespian) and family have worked a lot for Kannada cause, likewise Kannadaiga's have also nurtured them. As a senior actor you (Shivarajkumar) make him (Kamal Hassan) understand. I told him on the stage. We cannot tolerate it. Let Shivarajkumar or another senior actor speak to him," he said.
