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“K P Rao is widely recognized as the Father of Indian Language Computing His original name is Kinnikambala Padmanabha Rao Known for his pioneering work in computing, he received his technical training at the Tata Institute of Atomic Research and pursued postgraduate studies in Computer Engineering at Purdue University, USA…

“Dr Aruna Yadiyal is currently serving as a Professor and Unit Head in the Department of Psychiatry at Father Muller Medical College in Mangalore A practicing psychiatrist by profession, she has a passion for reading and writing in both Kannada and English She authored the column “Manōrathave” in the Udayavani…

“Senior writer Prof K E Radhakrishna hails originally from Peraje in the Dakshina Kannada district. He holds an M.A. in English and an LL.B. from Bangalore University. In 1972, he began his career as a lecturer in English at Seshadripuram College, Bengaluru, later becoming the principal in 1988, and took…

“Girish Rao Hatwar: Known to readers through various pen names such as Jogi, Janaki, H. Girish Rao, and Satyavrata, Girish Rao Hatwar (popularly known as Jogi) is a journalist by profession. He first became known to readers through his popular columns Ravi Kaanaddu and Janaki Column in the weekly Hai…

H. Dundiraj, a prominent Kannada epigram (chutuku) poet, has authored around 45 works, extensively reflecting the subtlety and depth of epigrammatic literature. His unique style lies in blending literature with humor. Literary Contributions and Awards: In 2011, H. Dundiraj presided over the Epigram Literature Conference organized by the United Arab…