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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Kannada prof BV Gunjetti is dead
Dharwad: Prof BV Gunjetti, resident of Kalyan Nagar here, passed away on Tuesday morning due to age-related ailments. He was 86, and is survived by his wife and daughter. Prof Gunjetti taught Kannada at Karnatak College in Dharwad for 35 years, and had retired as the head of the department of Kannada studies. Post-retirement, he was actively involved in Kannada-related activities and had served as the secretary of Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha and a member of the managing committee of Sri Siddarameshwar Education Society. Union minister Pralhad Joshi, MP Jagadish Shettar, district minister Santosh Lad, MLAs Arvind Bellad, Vinay Kulkarni, former MLA Chandrakant Bellad and others have expressed their condolences. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Teach children true history to instil pride: Basavaraj Horatti
Dharwad: Chairman of Karnataka legislative council Basavaraj Horatti, emphasised the need to teach children the true history of our land to enable them to be proud of it. Speaking after releasing the book 'Naragunda Babasahebara Gallu Nantarada Atankada Baduku' authored by journalist Manoj Patil at the Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha auditorium on Sunday, Horatti said, "We are neglecting our history. Those who do not know history cannot make history. We must teach our glorious past to our children; otherwise, future generations will remain unaware of it." He added that merely making children engineers and doctors is not enough—they must be imparted with cultural values and historical awareness. Horatti praised journalist and writer Manoj Patil for authoring an excellent book, stating that Patil had travelled across the country, conducted extensive research, met with family members of Babasaheb, and compiled the book with great effort.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Demonstrate goodwill by apologising: KVS to Kamal Haasan
Dharwad: Condemning the remarks of Tamil actor Kamal Haasan regarding Kannada language, a group of senior writers, linguists and Kannada activists staged a demonstration in front of deputy commissioner's office in Dharwad on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Under the aegis of Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha (KVS), the protesters urged Haasan to show his goodwill towards Kannada and Kannadigas by tendering an apology for making the remark and hurting the sentiments of Kannada people. KVS president Chandrakant Bellad said actor Haasan had said Tamil is the root of Kannada and attributed it metaphorically to the "mother-child relationship," he said. Across Karnataka, protests and condemnations broke out in response to his statement. Even when the Karnataka high court questioned the comment and advised him to apologise to Kannadigas, the actor continues to be adamant, Bellad said. "Had a linguistic researcher or a historian of languages made such a comment, it might have carried some weight. But Haasan, who lacks any knowledge about the origin and evolution of the language had no business making such claims. When speaking about language and borders, one must exercise caution. No one should play with the emotions of the people," the protesters said. Scholars of both Tamil and Kannada have already provided documented evidence about Dravidian languages. According to linguistic experts, Dravidian languages evolved parallelly, and no language gave birth to another. The history of the Kannada language dates to thousands of years, the speakers said. Pointing out that Kannadigas have always desired a peaceful life and have shown respect toward all languages, the speakers said KVS will intensify the agitation against Haasan if he does not apologise and withdrawn his statement. Later, they submitted a memorandum addressed to the governor to additional deputy commissioner.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
KVS poll: Will it be the old guard or the rising tide?
Dharwad:'Old order changeth yielding place to new' is a popular adage. As far as Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha, a prestigious institution in Dharwad is concerned, this adage does not seem to be applicable. Those who have been at the helm of affairs for many years now continue to aspire for the positions in the management committee. Some youngsters and fresh faces want the old guard to change, paving way for fresh blood. They want the elders to vacate their seats honourably. The elections to the managing committee of KVS for the 2025-2028 term were held on Sunday and a large number of members, unmindful of intermittent spells of showers, turned up to caste their votes. There are over 9,000 voters on the electoral roll but it also includes names of those who have deceased. Over 4,500 voters exercised their franchise on Sunday. The incumbent panel headed by KVS president, former MLA Chandrakant Bellad is seeking re-election and it faces tough challenge by another panel headed by former MLC Mohan Limbikai. While the Bellad panel was harping on its performance over the past three years, the Limbikai panel was emphasising on the "older order should change" theme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo There are 44 candidates in the fray, vying for 15 posts. The counting of votes will be taken up on Monday, May 26. The fate of the old order will be known by Monday evening. The KVS electoral roll has voters, including traders, writers, politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists, Kannada enthusiasts, and lawyers. Former chief minister and Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar is also a member of the Sangha and cast his vote in the afternoon. Speaking to media later, MP Shettar stated this election was fought on general election lines as the panel members campaigned briskly. "No matter who wins, the KVS should make greater contributions to literature and Kannada. Good candidates with an interest in protecting and promoting Kannada language and Karnataka should be elected," he said.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Politicians enter Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha polls
Dharwad: Elections for the new office bearers in Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha of Dharwad for the year 2025-2028, will be held on May 25 and the prospective candidates have started wooing the will be held for the post of president, vice-president, chairman, general secretary, treasurer, joint secretary and nine seats in the executive committee. Filing the nominations will begin on May 9, and the last date to submit nominations is May 13. The papers will be scrutinised on May 14 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations is May 16. Elections will be held on May 25 and results will be out on May 135-year-old Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha is a premier institution in the state that has been a source of strength and inspiration for several pro-Kannada and pro-Karnataka elders who have seen a vibrant Vidyavardhaka Sangha, are feeling that the Sangha is slowly losing its relevance in the last 5-6 decades, as its activities have minimised to organising endowment lectures and cultural of funds is said to be the main reason for Sangha slowing down. "The Sangha is in a piquant situation as it has to move from pillar to post to get funds released by the government, and as such, is not in a position to take on the government for its 'wrong policies' boldly," said a senior had once been the domain of people related to literature, music, culture and Pro-Kannada activities, has now become a free for all with the entry of businessmen and politicians into the fray. Even the littérateurs who have made a name in the field, need to woo the electorate comprising people from all walks of life. Most of them shy away from the fray finding the pitch slippery with considerations other than merit at work during the MLA Chandrakant Bellad had contested for the presidential post in 2021, after it fell vacant due to demise of Patil Puttappa. Majority of those elected were from the like-minded group of people who opposed Bellad's panel. This time, office bearers have decided to continue to contest as one panel while those who were with Bellad last time have formed another MLC Mohan Limbikai (president), advocate Prakash Udakeri (general secretary), Sharapappa Kotagi (vice president), senior journalist Manoj Patil (chairman), Veeranna Yalalli (treasurer), Martandappa Katti (joint secretary), Vishwanath Chintamani, Ratna Airsang, SM Danappagoudar, Vishwanath Amarashetti Prabhu Hanchinal, Santosh Pattanashetti, Harsh Dambal, Prabhu Kundaragi and Anand Enagi (executive committee) have decided to challenge the incumbent team.
