Veteran Kannada writer H.S. Venkateshamurthy passes away at 80
Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada writer, acclaimed poet, playwright, and academic Dr. H.S. Venkateshamurthy passed away on Friday at the age of 80. He had been admitted to the hospital due to age-related ailments and breathed his last early this morning, according to medical sources.
Born on June 23, 1944, in the village of Hodigere in Channagiri Taluk of Davangere district, he was the son of Narayana Bhat and Nagaratnamma. Dr. Venkateshamurthy completed his Master's degree in Kannada from Bangalore University and went on to serve as a Kannada professor at St. Joseph’s Commerce College, Bengaluru, for nearly three decades.
Widely known by his initials HSV, he was a towering figure in Kannada literature, celebrated for his contributions as a poet, dramatist, and critic. He earned his Ph.D. for the seminal thesis Kathana Kavanagalu in Kannada and authored over 100 works in Kannada.
His notable poetry collections include Parivritta, Baagilu Badiyuvajana, Saugandhika, and Muvattu Malegaala. His celebrated plays include Hejjegalu, Ondu Sainika Vruttanta, and Agnivarna.
HSV also made significant contributions to Kannada cinema and television. He penned songs and dialogues for several popular films like Chinnari Mutha, Kotreshi Kanusu, America America, Maitri, and Kirik Party. His title songs for TV serials such as Mukta and Mahaparva became household hits.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, and a wide circle of admirers and relatives.
Dr. H.S. Venkateshamurthy’s demise marks the end of an era in Kannada literature and culture.
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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
