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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
KRV protests for Kannada on nameboards
Belagavi: In response to a memorandum submitted by MES activists opposing mandatory Kannada signage, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) protested in front of Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) on Thursday, demanding the enforcement of Kannada in all name boards and hoardings. The protesters later submitted a memorandum to Mayor Mangesh Pawar. KRV activists entered the premises of the corporation and later met mayor Mangesh Pawar and deputy mayor Vani Vilas Joshi. A memorandum was submitted to the mayor demanding that Kannada be made mandatory on nameplates as per the govt order and that the anti-state activities of MES be curbed. The corporation activities and administration should be conducted through Kannada. Steps should be taken to replace nameplates in other languages installed in the city, they demanded. Raju Nashipudi, district coordinator of KRV, said while renewing the shop's licence, photographs of their shop nameplate should be taken. If Kannada is not used in 60% of the nameplate, the licence of such shops should be cancelled. The chairman of the Kannada Development Authority recently visited the corporation and instructed that a mandatory Kannada implementation process should be carried out in all sectors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo He suggested that steps should be taken to start a Kannada learning centre in the corporation. Accordingly, the Kannada implementation process should continue, he urged. The Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) is again preparing to demonstrate its rabies. The corporation should not allow this to happen under any circumstances. If anti-Kannada activities are done in the corporation, the govt will be forced to supersede the BCC, the activists warned.
News18
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kamal Haasan Faces Flak After Saying 'Kannada Born Out Of Tamil' At Thug Life Event; What Happened
Last Updated: Pro-Kannada groups like the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike faction led by Praveen Shetty have condemned Kamal Haasan's words Actor Kamal Haasan has stirred up a massive controversy after saying at a promotional event for his upcoming film Thug Life that Kannada was born out of Tamil. Haasan made these remarks while addressing Sandalwood star Shiva Rajkumar, who was present at the event. 'You are my family that is residing in Karnataka, and hence, you came all the way here. When I started the speech, I said that my life and my family are Tamil. Your language was born out of Tamil, and hence you are part of it," said Kamal Haasan to Shiva Rajkumar. Pro-Kannada groups like the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike faction led by Praveen Shetty have condemned Kamal Haasan's words, warning him and asking how he sought business in Karnataka when he was insulting the local language. The outfit even tore posters of Thug Life in the city. ' Kamal Haasan has made comments about Karnataka and Kannada, saying that Tamil was superior to Kannada. He has made an anti-Kannada statement that Kannada was born after Tamil first came into existence. The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike is issuing a strict warning to him now. You want business for your films in the state, but you are issuing defamatory statements against the state and the language. You have escaped before facing the wrath of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike in Bengaluru, where you had come for the promotion of Thug Life. We warn you that if you make such remarks against Kannada and Kannadigas, we will hold strong protests. We warn you, we shall ban your cinema in Karnataka," Shetty said. While many netizens have also slammed Kamal Haasan for the remarks, Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra has also stepped into the row, calling the actor 'arrogant" and demanding an unconditional apology. 'Before demeaning Kannada, Kamal Haasan should remember that he has acted in Kannada films as well and that he owes a debt to the Kannada language and its people. Forgetting this, he displays his ungrateful character," stated Vijayendra on social media site X. First Published: May 27, 2025, 22:47 IST
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mysore MP promises swift resolution of logistics park issues
Mysuru: Mysore MP Yaduveer Wadiyar on Tuesday said he will take swift action to address the operational challenges faced by the Multi Modal Logistics Park, an inland container depot in Kadakola, which was developed by Container Corporation of India (CONCOR). The depot, inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2024, was built at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore but remained underutilised due to the absence of a customs clearance facility. Suresh Jain, general secretary of the micro, small and medium enterprises council, Mysuru, highlighted the issue, stating, "Without a customs clearance facility, industries are forced to rely on ports in Chennai, Mangaluru, or Kochi, rendering the depot idle." Responding to the concerns, Yaduveer told reporters that he was unaware of this issue. "I will work to resolve it at the earliest," he said. Meanwhile, Yaduveer announced plans to commemorate Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's birth anniversary on Wednesday, uniquely by making the Mysuru Palace plastic-free. "We will install a water vending machine on the palace premises. This will end the problem of water bottle menace," he said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 금액 상관없이 빚이라면 딱 6%만 갚으세요 법무법인 더 알아보기 Additionally, he revealed that over 3,500 civic workers will receive 20 kg of food items at an event at the Maharaja's College Ground. "It is our duty to support the civic workers who serve the society. Our aim is to provide ration for a month," he said. Addressing the issue of Kamal Haasan's controversial statement, which was perceived as anti-Kannada, Yaduveer stated that only the public can teach a lesson by boycotting the actor's films until he apologises. "Languages naturally influence one another, but claiming one language gave birth to another is unacceptable," he remarked. The MP also called on the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and police to devise a strategy to prevent miscreants from defacing statues in the city, emphasising the need to protect public monuments.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Protests staged against Kamal Haasan
1 2 Mysuru: Former MLA and Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj protested against actor Kamal Haasan 's statement that Kannada originated from Tamil. The Kannada film industry needs to seriously consider this issue (anti-Kannada remark) and take measures not to release his films. Even people of the state are demanding an apology from the actor, Nagaraj, founder of Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Party, stated. A case should be filed against Kamal, and politicians and actors need to support this issue. All pro-Kannada organisations will unite for a Karnataka bandh. All political parties in Tamil Nadu should condemn this. Writers should now stand in support of Kannada. Not just Shivarajkumar, but all actors should support Kannada, said Vatal Nagaraj. Meanwhile, Kannada organisations on Monday expressed outrage by burning Kamal's photo for his remarks on Kannada. Activists from Pathi Foundation and Karnataka Protection Forum expressed their anger against Kamal for his anti-Kannada remark by burning his photo in front of Padma theatre in Agrahara. The activists said Kamal began his film career in Karnataka and grew from here, and is now making political statements against Kannada. Kannadigas will teach him a lesson, they said, demanding a ban on all his films. The activists also threatened to stage protests against theatre owners if they screen Kamal's films.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
South Indian Artistes Association backs Kamal Haasan amid Kannada language row
The South Indian Artistes Association (SIAA) has issued a strong statement in support of veteran actor Kamal Haasan, urging the Karnataka government, the people of Karnataka, and the Kannada film industry to understand the true intent behind his recent remarks, which have sparked its statement, the SIAA warned that the current backlash against Kamal Haasan could set a 'dark precedent' in the world of cinema and public discourse. The association emphasised that misrepresenting a renowned and respected figure like Kamal Haasan—who has consistently promoted unity across regional and linguistic lines—amounts to a grave letter highlighted Kamal Haasan's longstanding friendship with legendary Kannada actor Dr Rajkumar and playwright and actor Girish Karnad, as well as his deep appreciation for literature and cultural expression across all languages. It also recalled Kamal's unwavering support during a critical moment in Karnataka's history.'When the legendary Dr Rajkumar was abducted, Kamal Haasan was among the first voices to speak out and call for his release,' the statement read. 'He has always considered Dr Rajkumar as a brother and holds Dr Shivarajkumar in the regard of a son.'Here's the statement issued by SIAA: The association strongly condemned the portrayal of Kamal Haasan as being anti-Kannada, calling such slander 'entirely unacceptable.' It added that no individual with 'awareness and rationality' could justify such a campaign against an artist of his Haasan is a legendary artist who has transcended the barriers of caste, religion, race, and language to dedicate his life to the service of art. To question his integrity is to insult decades of cultural unity and artistic excellence,' the letter statement has drawn support from many across the southern film industries, as calls for mature and respectful dialogue continue to grow in the wake of the has refused to apologise. Speaking to the media in Chennai on Friday, he said, "It is a democracy. I believe in the law and justice. My love for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala is true. Nobody will suspect it except for those who have an agenda. I've been threatened earlier too, and if I am wrong, I would apologise, if I'm not, I won't."Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan's upcoming film, 'Thug Life', has been banned by the Karnataka Film In You May Also Like IN THIS STORY#Kamal Haasan
