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Key speakers: Adopt self-censorship; respect other’s opinion

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Mangalore: The formal inaugural function of a day-long symposium on ‘New harvest in Kannada Literature’ organized by the Sahitya Akademi and Besant Women’s College, Mangalore on Saturday witnessed key speakers airing the importance of self-censorship and respecting differences in opinion.

Kannada Scholar B.A Vivek Rai said there is an instant reaction to every occurrence with the onset of technology-based communicative tools. The blogs have become alternative platform to those who want to express opinions. The writer has to adopt self-censorship. 

Narahalli Balasubramanya, convener of Kannada Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi asked the participants to respect the opinion of others. “The differences of opinion between two people must not be a reason for people to quarrel”.

Rai said there are 6,000 blogs in Kannada. After the popularity of blogging, the writing was more of free styled and readers could easily understand it. He gave the example of book ‘Mayaloka’, written by Thejaswi.

English to lose global popularity

Narahalli Balasubramanya, convener, Kannada Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi said among the ten most developed countries in the world, only America uses English, while other countries use their mother tongue for communication. In three decades, there are all possibilities for English to lose its position in the world. In India, English is considered important and Kannada is taking backstage. This is not so in other countries.

Sahitya Akademi to recognize writers

Narahalli said the award instituted by Konkani Sahitya Akademi is valued more than Jnana Peeta award. To popularize writings and writers, the Akademi plans to institute awards under three categories, including for youngsters.

Although, the Akademi publishes books without compromising on quality, they have not been properly marketed. The Akademi wants to popularize works of other Indian languages among its citizens. He said, “we know Western authors, but not those of Kerala or Tamil Nadu’.

G.N. Mohan, Vasudhendra, Na. Damodhar Shetty, Lakshman Kodase, Ganesh Karnik were part of the session.

 

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