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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shakespeare's plays have played major role in expanding Kannada consciousness: MVU VC
Dharwad: Vice-chancellor of Maharshi Valmiki University Shivanand Kelaginamani said translations of English works played a significant role in shaping Kannada literature in the pre-Navodaya period and Shakespeare's plays brought a new wave of excitement to Kannada literature and theatre. Inaugurating a lecture series on Shakespeare's plays, organised by Dharwad Katte in association with CVG Publications, Bengaluru, and Maharshi Valmiki University held at Bendre Bhavan in Dharwad he said their themes, sensibilities, language, and style expanded the creative possibilities of Kannada literature. Kannadigas, he said, welcomed Shakespeare's plays. Through adaptations, the Kannada language tried to make Shakespeare's works its own, he added. "Shakespeare is not a writer beyond question. Many philosophical crises are evident in his works," Kelaginamani remarked. "He was a problematic author. Both his life and writings carried complexities. Shakespeare spoke openly about the world but never uttered a word about himself. The central theme of his plays was exploration. He tried to understand the inner depths of the world. Hamlet was a meditative, contemplative mind and such a mind would never resort to murder," said writer RG Hegde. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mix 3 Kitchen Ingredients, Wake Up Thinner Every Morning Get Fit Today Click Here Undo Venkatagiri Dalawai opined that the problem with Kannada's engagement with Shakespeare lies in knowing him only through English. "Shakespeare must be accessed in Kannada itself, so that Kannadigas can truly own him. He had many disagreements with Christianity and Christians. His plays were not author-centric, they were centred on the work itself," he said. Prof Basavaraj Donur observed that Shakespeare's plays offer solutions to numerous philosophical, social, religious, moral, political, literary, and cultural crises in India. "The contemporary relevance of his plays is astonishing. Shakespeare was a rare genius that the world has seen. No other author has spoken about human nature, divinity, and nature the way he has. The British revere Shakespeare above all, he is their identity, their past, present, and future," he said. Vijaykumar Katagihallimath and Danayya Mahantayya Hiremath also spoke on the occasion. 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.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Shakespeare's works have influenced Kannada writings, says Vice-Chancellor Kelaginamani
A lot of English literary works, especially those by William Shakespeare, have influenced Kannada writings. They have also helped in expanding Kannada consciousness, Maharshi Valmiki University Vice-Chancellor Shivanand Kelaginamani said in Dharwad on Sunday. 'In the pre-Navodaya period, translations of English works played a significant role in shaping Kannada literature. Shakespeare's plays brought a new wave of excitement to Kannada literature and theatre. Their themes, sensibilities, language and style expanded the creative possibilities of Kannada literature,' he said. He was speaking during the inauguration of a lecture series on Shakespeare's plays, organised by Dharwad Katte in association with CVG Publications, Bengaluru, and Maharshi Valmiki University at the Bendre Bhavan in Dharwad. 'Kannada speakers accepted these English works with enthusiasm. Translations of his plays played a crucial role in expanding Kannada consciousness. Through adaptations, Kannada language tried to make Shakespeare's works its own,' he said. Writer R.G. Hegde said that Shakespeare was a problematic author. 'Both his life and writings carried complexities. He spoke openly about the world but never uttered a word about himself. The central theme of his plays was exploration. He tried to understand the inner depths of the world. Hamlet was a meditative, contemplative mind and such a mind would never resort to murder,' he said. Writer Venkatagiri Dalawai said that the problem with Kannada's engagement with Shakespeare was in knowing him only through English. 'Shakespeare must be accessed in Kannada itself so that Kannadigas can truly own him. He had many disagreements with Christianity and Christians. His plays were not author-centric. They were centred on the work itself,' he said. Writer and academic Basavaraj Donur observed that Shakespeare's plays offer solutions to numerous philosophical, social, religious, moral, political, literary and cultural crisis in today's India. 'The contemporary relevance of his plays is astonishing. Shakespeare was a rare genius that the world has seen. No other author has spoken about human nature, divinity and nature the way he has. The British revere Shakespeare. Above all, he is their identity, their past, present and future,' he said. Vijaykumar Katagihallimath and D.M. Hiremath also spoke on the occasion. C.V.G. Chandru was present at the event.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM will lay foundation stones for various works at a cost of ₹936 crore in Raichur on June 23
Chief Minister will lay foundation stones for various development works at a cost of ₹936 crore it is to mark the decennial celebration of Article 371(J), and he will inaugurate Tribal Utsav in Raichur on June 23, said Basanagouda Daddal, MLA. He was addressing a joint press conference with MP G. Kumar Naik in Raichur on Friday. Mr. Daddal said that the cost of the project for which a foundation stone will be laid and the various development works will be inaugurated is ₹936 crore. 'The Chief Minister will rename Raichur University as Maharshi Valmiki University, inaugurate the exhibition for handicrafts made by tribal communities, and distribute the vehicles and sewing machines sanctioned for eligible men and women during the event,' he said. Mr. Naik said that implementation of Article 371(J) for the Kalyan Karnataka region was a significant step taken by the then UPA government at centre, and therefore, a decennial ceremony will be organised to mark the celebration since it was implemented 10 years ago. Explaining in detail about the works that have already been taken up and going to lay a foundation stone, Mr. Naik said that 185 additional rooms for 27 existing schools, kitchens and toilets at a cost of ₹24 crore. Five new school buildings at a cost of ₹12 crore, 27 community halls at ₹6 crore, construction of CC roads and drainage at ₹6 crore, 24 BT roads at ₹111 crore, six tanks filling and lift irrigation works at ₹289 crore, a bridge cum barrage at ₹152 crore, renovation of 218 temples at ₹21 crore, repair of 12 churches at ₹3 crore, development of 35 masjids, dargahs and Ashurkhan at ₹2.83 crore, a multi-village drinking water project at ₹222 crore, and construction of 36 libraries at a cost of ₹7 crore. Construction of community toilets in 12 villages for ₹3 crore, construction of community, primary and health sub-centres at a cost of ₹6 crore, construction of a genome centre, gardens and teaching rooms at Maharshi Valmiki University at ₹48 crore; a veterinary hospital at ₹40 lakh; and a tree park at ₹2 crore are included. A. Vasant Kumar, Basavaraj Patil Itagi, Mallikarjun Patil, Razak Ustad, Abdul Kareem, Jayanth Rao Patange, Rajshekhar, Aslam Pasha, Chandrasekhar Patil, Nagendrappa Matamari, Pampapathi, and Channabasu, MLCs were present.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Protecting nature every day is our shared responsibility: Raichur University Registrar
Safeguarding nature is not merely an obligation of a few, but a collective responsibility, said Shankar Vanikyal, Registrar of Maharshi Valmiki University, Raichur while addressing the gathering during World Environment Day celebrations held at the Krishnatunga Auditorium on Thursday. Presiding over the event Thursday, which was jointly organised by the university's Departments of Life Sciences and the Karnataka Forest Department, Vanikyal emphasised that the growing global temperature, erratic climate patterns, and the alarming extinction of wildlife and bird species threaten the very fabric of life on earth. 'If we fail to conserve the environment that sustains us, it will not be able to sustain us in return,' he said. He criticised the unchecked pursuit of material comfort at the cost of nature and urged everyone to prioritise conservation over unchecked development. Expressing concern over the increasing use of plastic, he remarked that today's youth often feel embarrassed to carry jute bags, mistakenly perceiving it as old-fashioned, leading to greater reliance on environmentally harmful materials such as plastic. He strongly advocated for personal discipline in environmental protection. 'Before buying any product, we must ask ourselves if it harms the environment. A clean and joyful atmosphere is born from a clean environment,' he noted. Speaking on the occasion, K. Venkatesh, Deputy Registrar of the university, highlighted the link between a healthy environment and a healthy life. 'Every form of life, including animals and birds, depends on nature for food, air, and water. Preventing plastic pollution and conserving the environment is a duty we all share,' he said while addressing the student community. To mark the occasion, saplings were planted on the university campus. Participants took a pledge to nurture and grow the saplings. Faculty members from the Life Sciences departments distributed saplings to dignitaries as a symbol of commitment to nature. Present at the programme were Jyothi Damma Prakash, Registrar (Evaluation), Parvathi C.S., Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Latha M.S., Deputy Registrar (Academics), and University Engineer Pampapathi, apart from faculty from various departments, non-teaching staff, and students.
