M’luru: Narratives aren’t merely for reading, but for its experience – Dr Vivek Rai

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 27 Jan 2016: Dr T M A Pai Bharthiya Sahithya Peeta in association with the Kannada department of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) here organized a workshop on Bharthiya Kathana Sahithya and the book launch of Kathana Bharathi authored by T P Ashok at St Aloysius College, Xavier Auditorium on Tuesday January 26 at 10.00am.

 

The chief guest for the inaugural function was, Professor B A Vivek Rai, former Professor of Kannada language, literature and folkloristic in Mangalore University, Karnataka.

 

 

In his address, Professor Vivek stated that the Indian constitution is also like a narrative and should be read like one. He said, ‘Indian constitution is the base for freedom.’ He also said that the constitution helps increase self-confidence, creativity and more than anything helps us experience freedom. ‘If you don’t understand the Indian constitution, you will not be able to understand any other concept,’ he further added.

 

Fr Swebert D’Silva SJ, principal of St Aloysius College in his presidential address stated that we should respect other cultures along with our own and that literature helps us develop this respect.

 

The book ‘Kathana Bharati’, Dr T M A Pai Bharatiya Sahithya Peeta’s debut publication as well as the workshop was inaugurated by Professor B A Vivek Rai along with the dignitaries on the dais.

 

Professor Varadesh, director of department of Mass Communication, Manipal University presented the introductory note.

 

Dr Saraswathi, head of the department of Kannada, St Aloysius College and Dr Vishwanath Badikana, Assistant Professor of department of Kannada gave the welcome speech and vote of thanks respectively.

 

Vaidehi, chairman of Dr T M A Pai Bharathiya Sahithya Peeta; T P Ashok, author of ‘Kathana Bharati’ and K V Akshara of Neenasam theater group were also present for the occasion.