Kannada writer, lexicographer Ganjam Venkatasubbiah passes away at 107
Centenarian, Kannada writer, editor, lexicographer and critic Ganjam Venkatasubbiah passed away during the early hours of Monday (April 19) due to old age complications. The Kannada writer was 107-years-old.
Apr 19, 2021, 10:16 AM IST
17-year-old from Karnataka returns state Sahitya Academy award
For 17 year-old Ria Vithasha, who has authored five novels, the killing of senior Kannada writer M M Kalburgi distressed her enough to take the decision to return her Karnataka Sahitya Academy award.
Oct 15, 2015, 20:55 PM IST
Salman Rushdie backs authors, 12 more return Sahitya Akademi awards
Booker Prize winning author Salman Rushdie on Monday joined the growing chorus of protests by writers and poets against spread of "communal poison" and "rising intolerance" in the country even as 12 more authors decided to return their Sahitya Akademi awards.
Oct 12, 2015, 23:26 PM IST
Case against Kannada rationalist Bhagwan for allegedly hurting religious sentiments
A case has been filed against Kannada writer and rationalist KS Bhagwan for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, police said on Wednesday.
Sep 24, 2015, 00:40 AM IST
