Complaint filed against Karnad for 'Tipu Sultan' comment
A complaint was filed at the Vidhana Soudha police station here against Jnanpith Award winner Girish Karnad for his 'provocative' remark on naming the Bengaluru international airport after city founder Kempe Gowda, on charges that the comment has allegedly hurt the sentiments of certain sections of society.
Nov 12, 2015, 10:16 AM IST
Tipu Sultan controversy: After Girish Karnad, BJP MP receives death threat
Girish Karnad on Wednesday apologised for his remarks on naming the Bengaluru international airport after city founder Kempe Gowda even as protests against him spread in Karnataka.
Nov 12, 2015, 09:48 AM IST
'Tipu Jayanti' violence: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders probe
A local Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader died and several others, including policemen, were injured in the violence on Tuesday.
Nov 12, 2015, 09:18 AM IST
Girish Karnad offers apology over remarks on Kempegowda
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government has nothing to do with the remarks made by Girish Karnad.
Nov 11, 2015, 17:22 PM IST
Tipu would have enjoyed status of Shivaji if he was a Hindu: Girish Karnad
'It would have been "apt" had the Bengaluru International Airport at Devanahalli near here been named after Tipu Sultan rather than Kempegowda.'
Nov 10, 2015, 19:25 PM IST
