Political will needed to save Kannada
Kannada was one of the most beautiful and comprehensive languages of India. But it was most unfortunate to note that due to lack of political will power, the language and its culture was deteriorating, expresses President of Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara S G Siddaramaiah
The inspirational tale of one mans selfless service Lepakshappa, a 52 year-old forest guard and his wife Lakshmma have devoted their lives to providing a better future for the orphan children adopted by them. The Sri Shiva Seva Ashrama goes about caring for children from all religions and caste without pomp and show and without any aid from the government or the children themselves!
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Harness technology for rural development: IGNOU VC
"Globalisation has accentuated the technological impact in certain sections of the society. New technologies are altering many aspects of our society and culture and we need to comprehend and make use of them both to understand and transform our worlds," said IGNOU Vice Chancellor Prof V N Rajashekaran Pillai.
Former Chief Minister, H D Kumar Swamy had visited the Sri Shiva Seva Ashrama during his tenure as the CM and the children submitted an appeal for government aid. DH Photo
A new government has been installed in Karnataka. What should be the priorities of the Yeddyurappa-led government? Transparency, focus on power sector and infrastructure, curbing graft and warding off terror threats to Bangalore... the list of priorities set by Deccan Herald readers for the government is endless. Some of them have also insisted that the Bharatiya Janata Party should prove that it indeed is a party with difference.
