Actor Rajesh Madhavan's first film as director, 'Pennum Porattum', set for theatrical release on February 6. The fantasy-social drama features over 100 newcomers and has already won festival acclaim.
Mangalore University approves voluntary closure of 22 affiliated colleges citing poor student enrolment. The move reduces affiliated colleges to 167. Details on new research centre and NAAC plans inside.
Radio Mattoli, Wayanad's community radio, launches a hyperlocal campaign in Paniya, Kattunayikka & Ravula dialects to mobilize tribal voters for Dec 11 elections. Learn how radio waves bridge the gap in remote forests.
A solemn gathering in Amravati honoured poet-humorist Dr Mirza Rafi Ahmed Baig. Speakers highlighted his work promoting Varhadi dialect and secular values. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared regional dialects like Arebhashe have enriched Kannada language at Karnataka Arebhashe Academy awards in Madikeri.
Renowned Marathi poet Dr Mirza Rafi Ahmed Baig, creator of iconic Mirza Express shows, passed away at 68. His humorous yet profound verses celebrating rural life left an indelible mark on Maharashtra's cultural landscape.