Speakers

Nemichandra

“Nemichandra is a prominent feminist thinker and writer who has also served as the secretary of the Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha (Karnataka Women Writers’ Association) Her literary contributions span a wide range of themes, particularly focusing on women’s issues, social struggles, and personal narratives Some of her notable works include Namma…

Manjula Hulikunte

“Manjula Hulikunte, born on December 17, 1992, in Hulikunte village, Doddaballapur taluk, Bangalore Rural district, is a poet and journalist She completed her primary and secondary education in her hometown and pursued her PUC at Srimati Narasamma Thimmarayappa Pre-University College, Tyamagondlu She earned a degree in Arts from Sri Kongadiyappa…

Laxmi Chandrasheka

Laxmi Chandrashekar has received her higher education in Mysore and has post graduate degrees in English from the universities of Mysore and Leeds (U K ) She has been in theatre for nearly six decades As a member of the Kannada theatre group Samudaya, which believes in using theatre as…

Kusuma Ayarahalli

“P Kusuma Ayarahalli, better known by her pen name Kusumabale, hails from Nanjangud She holds a master’s degree in Kannada and Journalism Her career began as an announcer with All India Radio, later expanding into television where she hosted several serials across various regional channels Alongside her broadcasting work, she…

Kollegala Sharma

“Kollegal Sharma has made immense contributions to the field of literature He served as the Honorary Editor of Vijnana Sangati, the science journal of Kannada University, Hampi, and was also the editor of Science Reporter He is the author of books such as Marala Melina Hejjegalu and Bhoomigudurite Jeeva? Mattu…
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Patrick D. Smith

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