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Profiles Jan 16, 2017

Vina Sambayya: The Consequence of Conviction

A profile of the life of the legendary Vina musician, Vina Sambayya who performed in the court of Krishnadevaraya Wodeyar III of Mysore.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Sandeep Balakrishna

Profiles Dec 12, 2016

M. Balamuralikrishna: The Musical Polymath (Part 2)

While discussing the talent of Balamurali, we have to speak in the context of his contemporaries. The examination of the value of something (or someone) is alwa...

Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh

Profiles Dec 03, 2016

M. Balamuralikrishna: The Musical Polymath (Part 1)

About a week ago, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna passed away. When we think about his talent and scholarship, cogitate about his achievements and personality, we fee...

Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh

Profiles Nov 28, 2016

ಸಂಗೀತಸಾಹಸಿ

ಈಚೆಗಷ್ಟೇ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನಗಲಿದ ಬಾಲಮುರಳೀಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅವರ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪಾಂಡಿತ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ನೆನೆದಾಗ, ಮತ್ತು ಅವರ ಸಾಧನೆ ಮತ್ತು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವಗಳನ್ನು ಗಮನಿಸಿದಾಗ, ಊಹಿಸಲಾಗದ ಒಂದು ದಂತಕಥೆಯೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಮುಂದೆ...

Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh

Profiles Nov 08, 2016

BN Suresh - The Poet of Flute

It is usually thought in the world of classical arts, especially in the Carnatic circles in India that a prodigy is born in a family which is rich with a music...

Arjun Bharadwaj

Profiles Nov 05, 2016

‘Vaiyakarani’ Garani Krishnacharya: Personality and Erudition

The concluding part of DV Gundappa's profile of the prolific and erudite Sanskrit and Kannada scholar and grammarian, ‘Vaiyakarani’ Garani Krishnacharya.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Hari Ravikumar

Profiles Nov 02, 2016

The Unalloyed Erudition M. Hiriyanna: Writing to Elevate Himself

The concluding part of D.V. Gundappa’s profile of Prof. M Hiriyanna renowned for his scholarship, compassion and spotless conduct.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Sandeep Balakrishna

Profiles Oct 29, 2016

‘Vaiyakarani’ Garani Krishnacharya: Peerless Grammarian

A profile of the late Sanskrit and Kannada Grammarian and teacher, “Vaiyakarani” Garani Krishnacharya.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Hari Ravikumar

Profiles Oct 26, 2016

The Unalloyed Erudition M. Hiriyanna: Facets of Personality

Second part of the profile of Prof. Mysore Hiriyanna, describing the various facets of his personality, his spiritual elevation and generosity.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Sandeep Balakrishna

Profiles Oct 19, 2016

Prof. Bellave Venkatanaranappa: Founder of Basavanagudi Club, Exemplary Citizen

D V Gundappa profiles one of the doyens of Kannada Sahitya Parishat and founder of the Basavanagudi Union and Service Club, Prof. Bellave Venkatanaranappa.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Hari Ravikumar

Profiles Oct 15, 2016

Dr. Achyuta Rao: A Founder Kannada Sahitya Parishat

A moving profile of Dr. Achyuta Rao, a medical doctor who was one of the founders of the iconic Kannada Sahitya Parishat. He was a well-known philantrophist as well.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Hari Ravikumar

Profiles Oct 12, 2016

R Raghunath Rao: Teacher, Translator, and Theosophist

Profile of eminent teacher, translator and theosophist, R Raghunath Rao.

D V Gundappa | Trans: Hari Ravikumar