<p>Bengaluru: The Kannada Samskruthika Sangha at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) marked a dual celebration on Wednesday: the 50th release of its annual science magazine 'Kanaada' and Kannada Rajyotsava.</p>.<p>The magazine is named after sage Kanaada, who is credited with postulating the existence of atoms.</p>.<p>Purushottama Bilimale, President of Kannada Abhivruddhi Praadhikara, and poet BR Lakshman Rao were the guests of honour at the event. Bilimale said protecting linguistic diversity in India is important, warning against the marginalisation of South Indian languages in light of changes like delimitation. "It is the responsibility of central and state governments to ensure that dominant languages do not overshadow regional ones,” he said.</p>.<p>He praised the Kannada cultural celebration at NAL as a rare and commendable initiative in scientific institutions. He also pledged to discuss financial support for 'Kanaada' magazine's operations and publication with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.</p>.<p>The chief minister sent a congratulatory message, stating: “I am very happy to know that an autonomous organisation like CSIR-NAL has been publishing the 'Kanaada' science magazine for 49 years, disseminating current scientific research in Kannada to every corner of the state.”</p>.<p>The event also honoured Dr Na Someshwar, senior physician and long-time host of Doordarshan’s quiz show 'Thatt Antha Heli', for his contributions. Comedian Pranesh entertained the audience with a special performance.</p>.<p>NAL Director Abhay A Pashilkar released the Kannada version of the institute’s annual report, while Bilimale launched 'Yaana', a collection of Dr Someshwar’s articles published in the 'Kanaada' magazine over the years.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The Kannada Samskruthika Sangha at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) marked a dual celebration on Wednesday: the 50th release of its annual science magazine 'Kanaada' and Kannada Rajyotsava.</p>.<p>The magazine is named after sage Kanaada, who is credited with postulating the existence of atoms.</p>.<p>Purushottama Bilimale, President of Kannada Abhivruddhi Praadhikara, and poet BR Lakshman Rao were the guests of honour at the event. Bilimale said protecting linguistic diversity in India is important, warning against the marginalisation of South Indian languages in light of changes like delimitation. "It is the responsibility of central and state governments to ensure that dominant languages do not overshadow regional ones,” he said.</p>.<p>He praised the Kannada cultural celebration at NAL as a rare and commendable initiative in scientific institutions. He also pledged to discuss financial support for 'Kanaada' magazine's operations and publication with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.</p>.<p>The chief minister sent a congratulatory message, stating: “I am very happy to know that an autonomous organisation like CSIR-NAL has been publishing the 'Kanaada' science magazine for 49 years, disseminating current scientific research in Kannada to every corner of the state.”</p>.<p>The event also honoured Dr Na Someshwar, senior physician and long-time host of Doordarshan’s quiz show 'Thatt Antha Heli', for his contributions. Comedian Pranesh entertained the audience with a special performance.</p>.<p>NAL Director Abhay A Pashilkar released the Kannada version of the institute’s annual report, while Bilimale launched 'Yaana', a collection of Dr Someshwar’s articles published in the 'Kanaada' magazine over the years.</p>
