Kannada

‘Use 60% Kannada On Signboards Or...’: Bengaluru Civic Body’s Order To Shops Triggers Language Row

The Chief Commissioner of BBMP, Tushar Giri Nath, said that the administration will soon start identifying shops that do not comply with the order.

Dec 25, 2023, 18:22 PM IST

'I Can Suspect You': Choreographer Salman Asked To Speak In Kannada At Bengaluru Airport - Watch Video

Choreographer and actor Salman Khan, in an Instagram video, narrated the incident where an immigration officer at the Bengaluru Airport questioned him for not knowing the Kannada language.

Mar 15, 2023, 16:17 PM IST

Top 10 Most Popular Languages in India

Feb 12, 2023, 15:45 PM IST

Michael trailer: Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi, Sundeep Kishan film packs solid punch, story of fire, blood, and love

Michael is the maiden Pan India film of Sundeep Kishan which is directed by Ranjit Jeykodi is not just an action entertainer but has a lot more to it. The 2 minute long trailer shows almost every character as dark and violent. 

Jan 23, 2023, 15:09 PM IST

₹25,000 aid will be given for rain-hit houses in Bengaluru: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi. 

May 18, 2022, 20:43 PM IST

RGV supports Kichcha Sudeep, asks if ‘north stars are insecure, jealous of south stars’ after Ajay Devgn’s tweet

Ajay Devgn tweeted why South films are being dubbed in Hindi if it is not India's national language. This has led to a furore on Twitter. RGV now claims Bollywood is insecure of South stars.

Apr 28, 2022, 10:15 AM IST

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to continue fight for making Kannada compulsory in schools, colleges

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "We had brought an ordinance making Kannada compulsory not only in primary or secondary education but also in degree level. The matter is presently before the high court. We will continue our struggle for it."

Oct 28, 2021, 18:13 PM IST

Karnataka to take legal action against Google for showing Kannada as 'ugliest language' in search results

A Google spokesperson said, "search isn't always perfect. Sometimes, the way content is described on the internet can yield surprising results to specific queries."

Jun 04, 2021, 11:01 AM IST

Pro-Kannada outfits call for Karnataka Bandh on Saturday; check what will remain open

Karnataka bandh: The pro-Kannada organisations have called for bandh on Saturday.

Dec 05, 2020, 00:28 AM IST

Karnataka bandh: Bangalore University postpones all PG exams scheduled for Thursday

The normal life in Karnataka may be disrupted partially on Thursday as a 'bandh' was called by some Kannada outfits demanding implementation of an over three-decades-old report of a committee on providing more jobs for Kannadiga youths in the government and the private sectors.

Feb 12, 2020, 23:29 PM IST

Won't compromise on Kannada's importance, says BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP senior leader BS Yediyurappa has declared that Kannada will continue to the state's principal language even as several politicians in the South have opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's call for making Hindi India's common language.

Sep 16, 2019, 19:56 PM IST

ZEE5 launches ‘Christmas Bonanza’ with a whopping 20% discount offer

The ZEE5 App can be downloaded from Google Play Store as well as the iOS App Store and can be accessed by visiting www.ZEE5.com.

Dec 14, 2018, 21:22 PM IST

Rashmika Mandanna calls off her engagement with Rakshit Shetty!

The 'Geetha Govindam' actress got engaged to beau Rakshit last year. 

Sep 11, 2018, 16:36 PM IST

Neetu Kapoor reminisces 'Chandni', shares throwback photo of Rishi-Sridevi

Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi's 1989 released 'Chandni' is still considered as one of the iconic films from the Hindi film industry. The film won the National Film Award and is regarded as one of the best of Yash Chopra's films. 

Mar 11, 2018, 18:17 PM IST

Anyone who lives in Karnataka is a Kannadiga, must learn Kannada: CM Siddaramaiah

All schools in the state must teach Kannada, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

Nov 01, 2017, 14:01 PM IST

Hindi fourth most spoken language in world: Harsh Vardhan

"Hindi ... (is) the fourth most spoken language of the world. Wish everyone on Hindi Day," he tweeted. 

Sep 14, 2017, 14:10 PM IST

"Hindi signs on Namma Metro will be replaced" — Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tells Centre

Amid the protests over the use of Hindi in Bengaluru Metro signboards, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday wrote to the central government asserting that the state government is 'compelled' to redesign the signage in the metro without the Hindi language. 

Jul 28, 2017, 22:47 PM IST

Baahubali 2: Pro-Kannada groups threaten to disrupt release of film?

The protestors apparently want Sathyaraj, who plays Kattapa in the magnum opus to apologise for his remarks he had made against the Kannadigas during the Cauvery dispute.

Apr 15, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Molestation horror in Bengaluru: Woman molested, slapped as she couldn't speak Kannada

In yet another shocking incident, a woman was allegedly molested by a group of people for not knowing the Kannada language. 

Mar 20, 2017, 16:30 PM IST