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The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Linguist calls for cultural unity among speakers of Dravidian languages
Linguist Ganesh Devy has called for cultural unity among Dravidian languages. 'We should all realise that no language is our enemy. Tamil or any other South Indian language is not the enemy of Kannada,' he said in Dharwad on June 22. 'There is no point in harbouring hostility towards speakers of Tamil or any other southern language, or vice versa. Our real opposition should be directed towards Hindi imposition,' he said after inaugurating a symposium 'The Identity of the Kannada Language organised by the Karnatak Vidyavardhakh Sangha. Prof. Devy emphasised the need for unity among the Dravidian language-speaking States of the south to launch a collective resistance against Hindi imposition. He said that population growth in south Indian States is declining, while the population in Hindi-speaking northern States is increasing. Delimitation (reallocation of Lok Sabha constituencies) based on population in the future is likely to reduce the number of constituencies in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Kerala, and an increase in the north. As a result, southern States could have reduced representation in Central politics, he warned. He said that southern States must stop quarrelling among themselves and recognise this emerging political marginalisation. 'We must understand northern Indian politics, and coexist peacefully. Why fight between languages? Earlier, the British followed a divide-and-rule policy. What's happening now is similar. People speaking Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi are being divided and ruled. This must end immediately,' he said. Veteran writer Sangamesh Savadattimath said a controversial statement by a so-called scholar about the origin of Kannada language had awakened the pride of Kannada speakers, likening them to a sleeping lion that has now risen as a roaring tiger. He noted that occasional provocative remarks by certain Tamil and Marathi chauvinists continue to stir Kannada pride. However, once the response comes out, those voices fall silent. 'It is unfortunate that regardless of which government is in power, the struggle to preserve Kannada continues,' he said. KVS president Chandrakant Bellad released Bhashe-Buduku, a book edited by Santosh Hanagal, the presence of KVS general secretary Shankar Halagatti, Dhanvant Hajavagal, Veeranna Waddin, and Sanjiv Kulkarni.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
SC denies pre-arrest bail to woman caught writing CTET on sister's behalf
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a woman's anticipatory bail plea after she was booked on charges of impersonation and attempting to write the Central Teacher Eligibility Test Examination pretending to be her sister. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national level examination conducted twice in a year by the CBSE for appointment of educators in Central government schools like KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) and the NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti). "Her custodial interrogation would be needed in the case," a bench comprising Justices Sandeep Mehta and Prasanna B Varale said while declining the pre-arrest bail plea in the case. The bench asked her to surrender to police for an effective investigation. Kumari Sharda, who hails from Bahadurpur village in Darbhanga district, was caught while trying to appear in the CTET in place of her elder sister, the police said. Her biometric and Aadhaar details did not match with that of the real examinee, they added. The prosecution said Sharda allegedly accepted her guilt at the exam Centre. The trial court in Samastipur and the Patna High Court subsequently on April 23 dismissed her anticipatory bail plea. She was booked under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for offences, including impersonation and cheating in Samastipur. PTI
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.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Kendriya Vidyalaya schools to take students on a road safety trip
Dressed up as a superhero, the road safety mascot SIAM (read as Safe I am) greets children of junior sections in schools in a video. It goes on to promise them that it would take them on an adventure about road safety. With jingles and animation stories, children listen to conversations between Chiku and Muski on pedestrian safety, the learn importance of wearing a helmet, the need to walk on the footpath and following rules while waiting for the bus. The module gets more advanced for middle schoolers and high school students showing them traffic signs, cycling safety and safe driving practices. The rights of pedestrians and data on road safety are also in focus. During the coming academic year, students of Kendriya Vidyalaya schools will have an online road safety programme in their curriculum that will nudge them towards following road rules. The programme was launched recently by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in association with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), under the guidance of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Education, Government of India. There are 1,253 Kendriya Vidyalayas, and the programme will offer six interactive, curriculum-integrated digital modules for foundational, middle and senior secondary classes. After teachers play the videos in the classroom, the programme requires students to take an online assessment to test their understanding. 'It is an online quiz where those scoring more than 80% will get a certificate. Those who do not make that cut can repeat the test till they get that score,' says Meenakshi Kukreja, director, SIAM. The web-based Learning Management System (LMS) developed by SIAM has been integrated into KVS academic activities. Depending on the age group, the interactive activities are aimed at helping students sharpen their decision-making skills and identify if a shown action is right or wrong. Meenakshi says the MoU with KVS was signed two years ago and a lot of thought has gone into making the content engaging so as to inspire children to be responsible road users. 'India is among countries that are on the top of the table in terms of road-related fatalities. Education is one pillar of road safety. Through LMS system we will be awarding schools that have completed the six modules together with the assessment tests in the shortest time or got maximum number of students enrolled,' says Meenakshi. Twenty five assistant commissioners have been trained on how to run this programme in their respective States.
