Speakers

Dr. T. Govindaraju is a poet, essayist, storyteller, and folklorist, known for his deep engagement with Kannada literature and folklore. Born on 15 January 1953 in Channadevi Agrahara, Doddaballapura, into a farming family, he inherited a love of native knowledge and culture from his mother, Honnamma, a recipient of a…

“Suresh Nagalamadike is a writer and a Kannada professor by profession Deeply engaged in the study of folk epics, he has authored several works including Muttu Bandide Kerige , Takka Mannina Teevakke, Kanaka Sahitya Mattu Lokadrishti , Kaanke Kankattu , Bayalaguvapari , Uliddu Aakash, and Halavu Bannada Hagga among others.…

Writer Sadashiva Soratur is professionally a professor He has authored over a thousand articles, with his writings often focusing on themes such as environmental awareness, social concern, and human relationships. His published works include: Aa Haadi, Life Nalli Enide Sir?, Sharathugalu Anvayisuttave , Kanasugaluve Kolluvarilla, Devare Avalu Sigadirali , Idu…

“S Divakara has made significant contributions across various literary fields including short stories, poetry, essays, criticism, columns, translations, and editing He worked with prominent publications like Sudha and Prajavani, and later served as a Kannada editor at the American Consulate Some of his published works include short story collections such…

“Preeti Nagaraj, a journalist and writer, hails from Davanagere Professionally a journalist, she is also actively engaged in literary pursuits She has worked with media organizations like The Indian Express, Deccan Herald, and electronic media such as CNBC She presented the autobiography of B Jayashree titled “”Kannamucche Kaadegudey”” Her column…