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ViewsAug 21, 2019, 5:47 PM IST
Karnataka’s language battle: Questioning prioritisation of Urdu over Kannada is not communal, but fundamental

Days have gone by after the protests by Kannada activists took a sharp turn for the worse, resulting in vandalism of hoardings because of the use of Hindi language and the aftermath that followed. As social media continues to battle the issue, it makes sense for us to reflect on our attitude towards language.
IndiaNov 12, 2018, 1:07 PM IST
Ananth Kumar: First person to address the UN in Kannada language

BJP leader Ananth Kumar passed away after battling cancer at 2 AM in Bengaluru, today. He is known as the first person to address the United Nations in Kannada language in 2015.
IndiaNov 7, 2018, 7:45 PM IST
BJP to protest against Tipu Jayanti celebrations across Karnataka on November 9

Tipu was anti-Kannada. He had administered Persian language as the official language. If Tipu jayanti is celebrated in Kannada Bhavan, it is an insult to the Kannada language. If the government dares, let them arrest us, said BJP leader R Ashoka.

Karnataka’s language battle: Questioning prioritisation of Urdu over Kannada is not communal, but fundamental