Regional languages enrich Kannada, says CM Siddaramaiah at Arebhashe Academy awards
Bengaluru: Kannada is the foundation of Karnataka’s identity, and regional languages like Arebhashe have only enriched it, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday. He was speaking after inaugurating the 2024 Arebhashe Academy Honour Awards organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture and the Karnataka Arebhashe Culture and Literature Academy at Ravindra Kalakshetra.
The Chief Minister noted that Arebhashe-speaking Gowdas largely reside in Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts, with a population of over three lakh. He recalled historical references from the 1882 Gazette, which mention the community’s movement from Sakleshpur to Sullia during a drought when the Hemavathi River had dried up. Over time, a mix of Tulu, Konkani and Kannada gave rise to Arebhashe, he said. Words like vone for ‘I am going’ and bane for ‘I am coming’ reflect how some sounds were dropped, shaping the dialect. He emphasised that the community, originally from the Gowda fold, carries a distinct cultural identity.
Siddaramaiah remembered his acquaintance with Kurunji Venkataramanagowda, an Arebhashe speaker, and pointed out that Karnataka has around 230 minor languages and dialects, all linked in some way to Kannada. He urged the academy to continue its efforts to preserve and promote Arebhashe.
Referring to earlier support extended to the Nadagowda community in parts of the coastal belt, he said one crore rupees had been released in the past, and the current request for 50 lakh rupees would be met. Other demands would be reviewed and resolved, he assured. He also said that a proposal to allocate land for Arebhashe Gowdas in Madikeri would be placed before the next cabinet meeting.
The Chief Minister congratulated K.R. Gandadhara, U.P. Shivananda and D.S. Anand, who received this year’s Arebhashe Academy Honour Awards.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Minister Byrathi Suresh, legislators, CM’s legal adviser Ponnanna, MLA Acharna Gowda, Kannada Development Authority chairman Purushottama Bilimale, Arebhashe Academy chairman Sadananda Maviji and Kannada and Culture Department director Gayatri were present.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
