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Searching for a language that binds India
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Searching for a language that binds India

India does not have a national language and, therefore, calling Hindi — an official language — as one is against the law

James movie review: Puneeth Rajkumar's final film is an uneven but stylised sendoff
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James movie review: Puneeth Rajkumar's final film is an uneven but stylised sendoff

James stands as a sad reminder of an actor's sudden demise, and a team trying to work around it.

Karnataka government to issue safety guidelines following stuntman's death on set of Love You Rachchu
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Karnataka government to issue safety guidelines following stuntman's death on set of Love You Rachchu

A 35-year-old fight master, identified as Viviek, died of electrocution on the sets of the upcoming film Love You Rachchu in Jogenahalli near Bidadi on Monday, after he came in contact with the high tension wire, while performing a stunt.

Kannada actor Sanchari Vijay passes away after bike accident in Bengaluru; Danish Sait, Kiccha Sudeepa tweet condolences
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Kannada actor Sanchari Vijay passes away after bike accident in Bengaluru; Danish Sait, Kiccha Sudeepa tweet condolences

Sanchari Vijay had sustained serious head injuries due to the accident which lead to internal bleeding, doctors had said.

'Kannada ugliest language?' Google search query lands tech giant in row; here's all you need to know
India

'Kannada ugliest language?' Google search query lands tech giant in row; here's all you need to know

Sociolinguists believe the attractiveness of a language is determined by how positively we view the native group of speakers of that language

In Prof G Venkatasubbaiah's legacy, an abiding love for Kannada and awareness of its role in a globalised world
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In Prof G Venkatasubbaiah's legacy, an abiding love for Kannada and awareness of its role in a globalised world

GV came to be known as the shabdarshi — a ‘walking dictionary’, and the undisputed doyen of modern Kannada lexicography.

Yash begins filming final schedule of KGF: Chapter 2 in Hyderabad
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Yash begins filming final schedule of KGF: Chapter 2 in Hyderabad

Yash is expected to stay in Hyderabad till mid-December for the shoot of KGF: Chapter2

Journalist Ravi Belagere, editor of Hai Bangalore tabloid, passes away at 64
India

Journalist Ravi Belagere, editor of Hai Bangalore tabloid, passes away at 64

Born in Sathyanarayanapete, Bellary, Belagere moved to Bengaluru in 1984, eventually starting his tabloid Hai Bangalore in 1995.

Sanjay Dutt opens up about his cancer diagnosis for first time via social media video, says 'I'll beat it'
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Sanjay Dutt opens up about his cancer diagnosis for first time via social media video, says 'I'll beat it'

"I'll get out of this," Sanjay Dutt said about his battle with cancer, adding that he's happy to be back at work for Shamshera and KGF: Chapter 2.

Veteran Kannada music composer Rajan passes away at 85 in Bengaluru
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Veteran Kannada music composer Rajan passes away at 85 in Bengaluru

Rajan along with his brother Nagendra composed music for over 375 films together, starting with 1952's Kannada feature Soubhagya Lakshmi.

Yash shares photo from KGF Chapter: 2 shoot as he resumes work after COVID-19 lockdown
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Yash shares photo from KGF Chapter: 2 shoot as he resumes work after COVID-19 lockdown

Yash marked his return on the sets of KGF Chapter 2 with a social media post, 'Rocky sets sail from today'

Bengaluru drug case: CCB raids properties of Ricky Rai, son of ex-underworld don Muthappa Rai
India

Bengaluru drug case: CCB raids properties of Ricky Rai, son of ex-underworld don Muthappa Rai

The case pertains to drug abuse allegedly among bigwigs including Kannada film actresses Ragini Dwivedi, Sanjjanaa Galrani, rave party organiser Viren Khanna and realtor Rahul Thonse. A few key accused, including former minister late Jeevaraj Alva's son, Aditya Alva are at large

Rockline Sudhakar, Kannada comic actor, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing on film set in Bengaluru
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Rockline Sudhakar, Kannada comic actor, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing on film set in Bengaluru

Rockline Sudhakar tested positive for COVID-19 a month ago and was hospitalised, but resumed work only after testing negative.

Ram Gopal Varma launches theme poster of Upendra’s multilingual venture Kabza on Kannada actor's birthday
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Ram Gopal Varma launches theme poster of Upendra’s multilingual venture Kabza on Kannada actor's birthday

Shooting for Kabza is currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the director said he plans to resume work soon

KGF actor Yash, wife Radhika Pandit reveal the name of their second child with an Instagram video
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KGF actor Yash, wife Radhika Pandit reveal the name of their second child with an Instagram video

South actors Yash and Radhika Pandit shared that the name of their second child, Yatharv, means 'the one who completes us'.

Manchi Shrinivas Achar, eminent agriculture journalist and editor of Adike Patrike, passes away at 74 after brief illness
India

Manchi Shrinivas Achar, eminent agriculture journalist and editor of Adike Patrike, passes away at 74 after brief illness

Achar, 74, who died on Saturday at a Mangaluru hospital, is survived by his wife, son and daughter

Danish Sait, makers of French Biryani talk about taking their Bengaluru comedy to Amazon Prime Video
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Danish Sait, makers of French Biryani talk about taking their Bengaluru comedy to Amazon Prime Video

Danish Sait, the lead actor of French Biryani, talks about his viral lockdown series, and how his new film is all things Bengaluru.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Veteran Kannada actor Hulvana Gangadharaiah passes away aged 70
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Veteran Kannada actor Hulvana Gangadharaiah passes away aged 70

Hulvana Gangadharaiah is known for his performance in movies like Neer Dose, Kurigalu Sir Kurigalu and Shabdavedi.

Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja, wife Prerana, test positive for coronavirus; both have mild symptoms
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Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja, wife Prerana, test positive for coronavirus; both have mild symptoms

Dhruva Sarja said he and his wife Prerana are exhibiting mild symptoms, and have admitted themselves to a hospital.

Coronavirus outbreak has shaken up Kannada film industry; how directors, producers, actors are coping with the crisis
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Coronavirus outbreak has shaken up Kannada film industry; how directors, producers, actors are coping with the crisis

As many as four big Kannada films were scheduled to release from April to September had the coronavirus outbreak not compelled the industry to shut shop.