All posts tagged: Kannada language

Kamal Haasan reacts to ‘Kannada-Tamil’ row: ‘Politicians not qualified to talk on language’ | Latest News India

Kamal Haasan reacts to ‘Kannada-Tamil’ row: ‘Politicians not qualified to talk on language’ | Latest News India

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Actor Kamal Haasan, who received backlash for his comment that the Kannada language was born out of Tamil, reacted to the row on Wednesday, saying he spoke “out of love” and that politicians such as him should leave such discussions to language experts. Actor and politician Kamal Haasan received backlash on his earlier comments about Tamil giving birth to Kannada(PTI) Haasan, who is the president of the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party, during the audio launch of his upcoming film ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai, claimed that ‘Tamil gave birth to Kannada”. Also Read: ‘Kamal Haasan not aware of Kannada’s history’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Tamil remark The actor received flak from several political parties and pro-Kannada outfits who demanded that he apologise for hurting the sentiments of the linguistic community. “What I said was said out of love and a lot of historians have taught me language history. I didn’t mean anything. Tamil Nadu is a state where a Menon has been our chief minister, where a Reddy has been our chief minister, a Tamil …

Bengaluru customer demands bank manager speak Kannada, she declines; video sparks debate: ‘This is India, I’ll speak in Hindi’ | Trending News

Bengaluru customer demands bank manager speak Kannada, she declines; video sparks debate: ‘This is India, I’ll speak in Hindi’ | Trending News

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The Kannada language dispute at an SBI branch in Chandapura, a suburb in South Bengaluru, has triggered widespread backlash after a video of a confrontation between a customer and a bank manager was widely circulated on social media. The now-viral video shows the customer repeatedly urging the bank official to speak in Kannada, while the manager firmly refuses. The exchange quickly escalates, becoming a flashpoint in the ongoing debate around local language use in public services. “Wait a second, this is Karnataka,” the customer says. “You have not given me employment,” the bank manager responds. The customer in question goes on to say, “This is Karnataka, madam,” to which the bank manager replies, “So? This is India.” As the video progresses, the customer goes on to say, “Kannada first, madam.” Story continues below this ad “I will not speak Kannada for you,” the bank manager says. Despite the manager’s refusal, the customer persists, “So you will never speak in Kannada?” The bank manager says, “No. I will speak Hindi.” The standoff continues for several minutes, …

Rashmika Mandanna refused to attend a Bengaluru film festival? Here’s what we know

Rashmika Mandanna refused to attend a Bengaluru film festival? Here’s what we know

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Recently, actor Rashmika Mandanna was accused of neglecting the Kannada language and declining an invitation to attend a film festival in Bengaluru. However, a source close to the actor has now stepped forward to refute these allegations, asserting that they are entirely baseless and untrue. Also read: Karnataka MLA slams Rashmika Mandanna; accuses her of disregarding Kannada: ‘Shouldn’t we teach a lesson?’ Some time back, Rashmika’s statement at Chhaava’s event had many of her Kannada fans accusing her of ‘disowning’ her roots. The allegations were made by Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda Ganiga recently. Rashmika’s side of the story According to a source, the clarification aims to set the record straight and quell the speculation surrounding Rashmika’s alleged actions. “This bears reference to certain news reports alleging that Rashmika refused to attend the Bengaluru film festival and made derogatory statements about it and the state. The said news reports are completely false and do not have any element of truth,” said a source. The insider added, “The statements attributed to Rashmika Mandanna and the entire story …

Karnataka Products Must Have Kannada Name, Usage Instructions: Government

Karnataka Products Must Have Kannada Name, Usage Instructions: Government

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Bengaluru: Asserting that all industrial and consumer products manufactured in Karnataka must compulsorily display their names and usage instructions in Kannada along with other languages, the state government has directed authorities to ensure strict implementation of this rule. The state government issued a circular to this effect on February 15, stating that the directive applies to both government and private sectors. “…It is hereby directed that the names and instructions for use must be compulsorily printed in Kannada along with other languages on all industrial and consumer products manufactured in the government and private sectors within the state,” the circular said. The enforcement authorities designated under Section 9 of the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022, have been instructed to monitor strict compliance with these instructions by all manufacturers of industrial and consumer goods in both government and private sectors, it added. Noting that language reflects the culture, tradition, and values of the land, the circular emphasised that for a language to thrive, production, marketing, and business activities must be conducted in the local language. …

The long battle to make Kannada mandatory in signboards in Karnataka

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The story so far Bengaluru, a pivotal centre for IT-related services that draws professionals from various parts of the country, has long wrestled with the nuanced issue of language preference. The city’s varied linguistic environment has, at times, resulted in tensions. Bengalureans, especially its retailers, were shocked to see mobs descend to the streets vandalising non-Kannada signboards last week. This was preceded by an announcement by the city’s civic body that all sign boards should have at least 60% Kannada and the rest in any language and set a February 28, 2024 deadline to implement the same. However, a Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) took to streets to “enforce” this rule on December 27. The situation grew tense as some resorted to vandalism. What is the confusion over rules? Many retailers and commercial establishments were taken aback by the civic body’s announcement of implementation of the sign board rule by February end next year, and said they were not even aware of such a rule being in existence, as earlier attempts by the State …

After Shops Get “60% Kannada” Order, Pro-Kannada Groups Go On Rampage

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Bengaluru: The language row in Karnataka escalated sharply Wednesday after pro-Kannada groups held violent protests at various parts in state capital Benglauru, including the Kempegowda International Airport. There are also protests outside a hotel; the video showed women and men, some in yellow and red scarfs (the colours of the Kannada flag) storming the courtyard and tearing down English signage. One video showed a man attacking the English signboard of a salon and spa, as truckloads of men in red and yellow scarfs drive past. In another, men waving red and yellow flags protest outside an Airtel store; one man is defacing the sign by spraying black paint over the shop’s red signboard, which is in English. The protesters are demanding the immediate implementation of an order by the city’s civic body, which directs all businesses to have 60 per cent of their signs in Kannada. The order followed a meeting with the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, seen by some as a right-wing group pushing the language row. READ | Bengaluru Shops Get ‘60% Kannada’ Order, Karnataka …