Free Kannada Song Jamming Sessions Thrive in Bengaluru
Free community-led Kannada jamming sessions are captivating Bengaluru, blending Dr Rajkumar classics with modern hits. Discover how these gatherings foster local culture and connection.
Free community-led Kannada jamming sessions are captivating Bengaluru, blending Dr Rajkumar classics with modern hits. Discover how these gatherings foster local culture and connection.
Explore why India's focus on English overlooks its rich bhasha literature. The real issue is neglect of Indian languages, not colonial mindset. Read more.
Kannada Development Authority urges Railways to allow Kannada in Bengaluru division recruitment exams, demands inquiry and re-conduct. Read the full story.
Saudi Arabia introduces a unique commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day, available at major travel hubs. Discover this cultural initiative celebrating Arabic heritage.
The 88th All India Kannada Literary Festival, slated for Ballari, faces indefinite delay due to leadership turmoil and financial concerns. Writers protest as the event's fate hangs on a court verdict.
Explore how Kannada television evolved from a shared family ritual to a powerful voice for the middle class, addressing social issues and shaping cultural memory. Discover its lasting impact.
Kannada organisations in Mandya protest exclusion of Kannada from railway promotion exams. They demand re-exam, disciplinary action & call it a violation of constitutional rights. Read more.
KDA Chairman Prof Purushotham Bilimale has urged Railway Minister V Somanna to take action against officials for linguistic negligence and implement a self-regulation mechanism. Read more.
The lifelong work of teacher TK Anantanarayana, a Kannada dictionary with over 140,000 words, is finally published by his sons. Discover this linguistic legacy from Bengaluru.
A monumental Kannada dictionary, authored by scholar Anantanarayana between the 1930s and 1960s, was released in Bengaluru. Read about this landmark achievement for the language.
The official Kannada trailer for the movie 'Vrusshabha', starring Mohanlal, is now live. Directed by Naandda Kishore, the film features a stellar cast. Watch the video here!
Senior BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar highlights the difficulty MLAs face as Bills are drafted in English first. Read about the language debate in Karnataka's legislature.
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticizes the use of Hindi words in official bills, calling it disrespectful to India's linguistic diversity. Read his full statement and the political debate.
A woman from Delhi living in Bengaluru explains the practical benefits of learning Kannada, from easier auto rides to better market deals. Watch her story and see how language bridges gaps.
Actor Pooja Gandhi appeals to Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa to revitalize Kannada-medium schools, warning of declining student numbers. She stresses mother tongue education's crucial role.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan invites TN CM Stalin to Varanasi, emphasizes cultural unity at Kashi Tamil Sangamam. Read about the 'Learn Tamil' theme and the political backdrop.
Experts warn of a decline in academic language skills among Indian students. Learn about the causes, consequences, and solutions proposed by educators to revive scholarly communication.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasizes that promoting Hindi should not undermine India's diverse linguistic heritage. He notes a visible shift in government language use over the past decade.
Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh, known for 'Guru Shishya' and 'Makkala Rajya', dies at 57 after a long fight with cancer. The industry mourns the loss.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared regional dialects like Arebhashe have enriched Kannada language at Karnataka Arebhashe Academy awards in Madikeri.
Emotions run high on Bigg Boss Kannada 12 as Dhruvanth Talwar threatens to leave after a clash with captain Dhanush Gowda. Discover the explosive details and what happens next!
Veteran Kannada actor 'Mysore' Srikantayya Umesh, 80, succumbs to cancer. The film industry mourns the loss of a beloved figure. Read more about his legacy.
Beloved Kannada actor Umesh, known for 350+ films and grandmother roles, passes away at 80 after battling liver cancer. Pay your respects at Ravindra Kalakshetra.
Veteran Kannada actor Umesh, known for 350+ films, dies at 80 in Bengaluru after battling liver cancer. Remembering his five-decade comedic legacy. Read his inspiring final story.
Three-language committee concludes Maharashtra tour with public hearing. Key demands include compulsory Marathi until Class 12 and Hindi from Class 5. Panel considers online language options.
Bengaluru witnessed a spectacular 1-km long flag rally celebrating Kannada Rajyotsava, organized by BBMP and Kannada organizations. Join the cultural celebration!
Flirt, the upcoming Kannada comedy romance thriller starring Kichcha Sudeepa and Chandan Kumar, releases November 28, 2025. Get all details about cast, crew and trailer.
Watch the official trailer for the new Kannada film 'GST: Ghosts in Trouble,' starring Srujan Lokesh and Rajani Bharadwaj. Directed by Srujan Lokesh. Check it out on ETimes!
Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj claims Malayalam is being made compulsory in Kannada schools, with a resolution planned for December. Explore the implications for Karnataka's linguistic landscape.
A 19-year-old student in Kalyan died by suicide after alleged assault on a train for not speaking Marathi. Police file abetment case, probe underway. Read for details.