Mangaluru : The form of short story is an off-shoot of industrialization which took place in the beginning of last century and thereafter peoples’ thirst towards democracy said Dr. Vasanthkumar Perla, Asst Station Director and Programme Head of Akashvani, Mangaluru.
He was speaking after inaugurating the work shop on short stories arranged by Puttanna Kulal memorial trust and Akashvani Mangaluru here on Saturday.
Short stories, poems, essays are short form of literary expressions after getting freedom from the clutches of monarchy and a growth of Democracy all through-out the world. And also a sudden change in the life style because of industrialization, Dr. Perla said.
The youth should concentrate on literary writings so that their thought and expression will come out in a methodical and systematic manner, said Prof A. V. Navada in his presidential address.
Nalin Kumar Kateel, Member of Parliament, was present in the function as chief guest. The writings should focus towards the welfare of the society. Literature should try to unite people and should not try to disintegrate, he said.
Dr. Udayakumar Irvattur, Principal of University College, Mangaluru and U. S. Shenoy Kundapura, Editor of ‘Kundaprabha’ were also present as chief guests.
Youths are the Brand ambassador of the society and they can only preserve the Kannada literature said Dr. Annayya Kulal in his key note address. In the same time a retired teacher Mallayy Muttayya Shetty was honoured for his social work by Dr. Annayya Kulal, Founder of Puttanna Kulal Pratistana® and President of Kannada Katte.
Sadananda Holla, Programme Executive, Akashvani, Mangaluru welcomed the gathering. K. Ashok, Programme Executive, gave vote of thanks. Dr. Sadananda Perla compered the programme.
In the second session nine short story writers, namely Tharanatha G. Mestha, Deekshita Vorkady, Manoj Rao Udupi, Mogeri Shekhara Devadiga, Manjunatha Kulal Hiliyana, Poornima N. Bhat, Kusuma, Bharathraj Kulal and Praveenraj, who got prizes in the competitions, presented their short stories. Manjunatha Kulal Hiliyana, who bagged “Puttanna Kulal Youth writer award 2016” for his “ Ännu” short story and got first prize in the competition and honoured by the guests.
Prof. Udyavara Madhava Acharya, well known short story writer presided over the session and gave hints to the youth on how to write and present short stories.
Dr. Nagappa Gowda, lecturer and president of Kannada Sangha, University College Mangaluru,Mahabal Kulal member and Shashidhar Shetty H , Secretary of Kannada Katte Mangaluru were participated as chief guests.
The students of University College presented cultural programmes at the end of programme.
