B I O – D a T A

B I O – D A T A

1. Name of the Candidate : Tumkur Gubbi Huchappa Prabhashankar.

2. Present / Permanent Address : Off: Rtd. Prof. of Hindi, Bangalore University, Bangalore – 560 056. Ph: 22961651 (Dept.)

Res: “Prabhu Priya” #391, 6th Main, 3rd Block, 3rd Stage, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore – 560 079. Ph: 2 3230474. Mobile. 9880781278

3. Date of Birth & Place : 07.05.1942 - Tumkur.

4. Martial Status : Married.

5. Name & Date of Birth of : Wife : Mrs.Anuprabha (3.7.1946) Each Family Members Son : T.P.Rajesh Prabhu (26.3.1970)

Daughter : T.P.Priyadarshini (4.8.1972)

6. Educational Qualification :

¾ Ph.D. (1977) Karnataka University, Dharwar.

¾ R.B.Praveen (1968) D.B.H.P.Sabha, Madras.

¾ M.A. (Hindi) 1965 Mysore University, Mysore.

¾ B.A. (1963) First Grade College, Tumkur.

¾ R.B.Virsharad (1960) D.B.H.P.Sabha, Madras.

7. Languages Known : English, Hindi and Kannada.

8. Field of Specialisation :

Comparative study of Hindi and Kannada Literature, Gandhian Hindi Poetry.

9. Professional & Administrative Experience (Name of Employer, Post held, Nature of Duty)

Professional

a) Lecturer & HOD of Hindi, S.J.R. College, Bangalore – 9. (1966 – 1978). ¾ Degree Teaching Experience - 12 years.

b) Dept of Hindi , Bangalore University , Bangalore - 56. ¾ As Lecturer (1978 – 1981) ¾ As Reader (1981 – 1994) ¾ As Reader & HOD (1990 – 1992) ¾ As Professor (1994 Feb.) ¾ As Prof. & HOD (1994 Sept. – 1996 Sept.) (2002 Jan – 2002 May)

(P.G. Teaching Experience 26 Years).

Administrative

a) Convenor: Bangalore Chapter of Authors Guild of India, Delhi (1984 – 1994). b) Joint Secretary: Poets International, Bangalore (1990 – 1999). c) Vice-President: Poets International, Bangalore (1996 – 1999). d) President : Poets International, Bangalore (2000 - ). e) Secretary – Shabda – Sahithya Sanstha, Bangalore (2004 - )

10. Other Position Held :

a) Member – State Level Committee of Hindi Grants, Hyderabad (1983 – 1987, 1990 – 1993, 1998 – 2002, 2004- ) b) Member – Board of Studies in Hindi, Bangalore University. (1982 - 2002). c) Chairman – Board of Studies in Hindi, Bangalore University. (1990 –1992, 1994 – 1996, 2002). d) Member – Board of Studies in Hindi, Madras University. (1994 – 1997). e) Member – Faculty of Arts – Bangalore University. (1981 - 2002). f) Member – Academic Council, Bangalore University. (1994 - 2002). g) Member – Faculty of Arts – Cochin University. (1994 – 1998). h) Member – Board of Studies in Hindi, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar. (1995 – 1997). i) Member- Board of Studies in Hindi, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. (1996 – 1998). j) Member – Board of Studies in Hindi, Kuvempu University,Shimoga. (1994 – 1996). k) Member – Board of Studies in Hindi, Avinashilingam Deemed University – Coimbatore (1999 - 2002). l) Member – Hindi Advisory Board of Labour Ministry, Delhi. (1993 – 1996). m) Member – Hindi Advisory Board of Railway Ministry, Delhi. (1993 – 1996). n) Member – Central Hindi Grants Committee, Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi. (1996 – 1998). o) Member – Board of Studies in Hindi, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry (1999 – 2004). p) Member – Hindi Advisory Board of Ministry of Planning (2005- ) q) Member - Governing Council - DBHP Sabha Deemed University, Chennai (2005 -

11. Experience of Guiding / Conducting Research Work, List of Research Papers Published / Unpublished

Experience of Guiding :

¾ 10 have been Awarded Ph.D. and 15 Scholars received M. Phil (Hindi) Degree.

Research Work Carried out

¾ Impact of Gandhism on Modern Hindi Poetry awarded Ph.D. in 1977 from Karnataka University (Published).

¾ Comparative study of Modern Trends in Kannada and Hindi Literature – Worked under short term research project of U.G.C. 1982 –1984 (Unpublished).

List of Research Papers :

Published In Hindi : a)

¾ Ek Bharatia Atma Mein Gandhiwad - Manasi, Mysore University Journal 1972. ¾ Hindi Mein Jain Sahitya – Kuntal Bharati, Bangalore University Journal – 1983. ¾ Kannada Aur Hindi Alochana Sahitya – Anusheelan – Cochin University Journal – 1989. ¾ Chayavad Aur Navodaya Kavya Pravrutiye – Anusheelan – Cochin University Journal – 1989. ¾ Kannada Kavya – Aajakal, New Delhi 1992. ¾ ‘Ravindranath aur Kannada Sahitya’ –Viswa Bharati Patrika – Shantiniketan (April 1991- March 1992). ¾ Hindi Tatha Bharatia Bhashaon Ka Adan-Pradan – ‘Mekhala’ – Madras 1995. ¾ ‘Kannad Ke Aitihasik Upanyas’ M.H.Parishad Patrika , Bangalore Sept. 1997. ¾ ‘Kannada Sahitya’ - Varshiki, Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi, 1997. ¾ ‘Kannada Sahitya’ - Varshiki, Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi, 1998. ¾ ‘Kannada Sahitya’ - Varshiki, Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi, 1999. ¾ ‘Kannada Sahitya’ - Varshiki, Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi, 2000. ¾ ‘Hindi Ka Swarup’ – Surabhi – Coffee Board Qtrly. Journal Dec. 1998. ¾ ‘Kannada Lokgeet’ – ‘Bhasha’, Journal – Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi – 1998, March-April 1999., Bharathiya Lokageet – Sanskrutik Asmitha. Ed. Suresh Goutham2002, page 191-198 ¾ ‘Kannada Bala – Sahitya Mein Rashtria Chetana’,- Tridisha – Bala-Bhavan New Delhi – 1999. ¾ Kannda Bhasha aur Sahitya, Naagari Lipi Parishad, New Delhi – Feb. 1999. ¾ ‘Tulanatmak Adhyan ki Prasangikata : Hindi Kannada Ke Sandarbh Mein’ – Agrataara, Hyderabad, April 1999. ¾ ‘Basaveshwar aur Kabirdas’ – Veerashaivism for the new Millennium, Veerashiva World Convention, Toronto, Canada July, 2000., Swarna sourabh, (Ed. Dept of Hindi, Shri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi) b) Other articles: ¾ Kannada-Hindi Anuvad kee samasyayein, - The Problem of translation page 232. ¾ Bhasha vigyan kaa ithihas aur uska mahatva, - Bangalore University distance education I year MA text. ¾ Hindi aur kannada bhasha mein prayuktha shabdon mein arth viparyas. - Shree jagadguru renukacharya college magazine 1968-69 ¾ Dalitodharak Dr Ambedkar, - DSRT (govt of Karnataka) 9th class I language hindi text book 1993 ¾ Bhikari - Sahithya saritha, DSRT (govt of Karnataka) 9th class I language hindi text book ¾ Gorakhnath aur allamaprabhu - Basav sourabh smarika 1997 ¾ Kannada se hindi mein anuvad kee samasyayein - Bharatiya bhashavon se hindi mein anuvad- rashtriya parisamvad may 1997 ¾ Nirala ke upanyason mein shoshan ke vividh roop.- Dakshin Bharath, Qly Magazine, Nirala Visheshanka, Jan-Mar 1999, ¾ Talaash kavya samakaleen kee sameeksha - Prakar (monthly) Oct.1990

¾ Gandhi Darshan and Hindi sahithya. - Dakshina bharath Hindi Sabha, Doorashikshana, MA 8th Paper ¾ Beesavi sadee mein Kannda Bala Sahithya., Trisandhya Ed. Madhu Panth, 2004. (Rashtriya Bala Bhavan Delhi)page 52-67 ¾ Nirala jaise Mainne Samajha., Nirala Darshan, Ed. PR Shreenivasa Shasthree. Sl.No. 7 1998 ¾ Hindi aur Kannada Samalochana kaa tulanatmak Adyayan., - Anusheelan, 1987, Visheshanka. ¾ Shri shankaracharya jeevani., - Hindi Mandar, Shikshak pramanapatraUchcha Patyakrama hindi vishesha Adhyayan. Govt of Karnataka. Directorate of Text books. ¾ Hindi ka bhavishya bharath ka bhavishya hai.- Samvad aur hasthakshep., KKhanda 9 Ed. Vijakumar dev.2004. ¾ Kanaka Das Aur Suradas- Krishna bhakthi ke sandarbha mein. - Bharath Vani, varsha-2, Anka-9-10, January-Feb. 1990. DBHP Sabha. ¾ Santha Triveni.- DESERT VIII 2nd language text ¾ Kalam aur talawar- DSERT X 1st Language Text. ¾ Tulanatmak Adyayan kee prasangikata: Hindi – Kannada ke sandarbha mein.- Agratara Dakshina Bharath hindi pratishthan, Hyderabad., April 1999. ¾ Kannada nataka sahithya ka samkshipta ithihasa.(1989),AAj kee kannada kavitha (1985), Patrakar Premachand((1998), Akkamahadevi Ek Anupam vyaktitva (1987), Hindi aur kannada Samalochana Sahithya(1986), Basaveshvar aur kabirdas (1985), Hindi mein Jain Sahithya (1983), Gandhivadi hindi kavitha meinAchchutodhar Bhavanea kee abhivyakti.(1982), Panth aur Lokayatan (2001) - Kuntal Bharathi., Dept of hindi, Bangalore University, Bangalore ¾ AAdhunik Hindi Kavitha Par Gandhivad ka prabhav.- Samaras – SJRC College magazine. 1972-73. ¾ Gorakhnath Aur Allamprabhu., - Vivara – Patrika June 2000, Hindi prachara sabha Hyderabad kaa mukhapatra ¾ Basaveshvar aur kabeer mein samyabhav. ¾ Kannada kavya Ek Avalokan.- Karnavathi ¾ Chchyavad aur Navodaya Kavya pravruttiyaon.- Anusheela 1989-90, Prasad visheshank, ¾ Chchayavadi kavi panth.,- Hindi Vidyarthi Sangh-Patra Pushpa, Tumakur. ¾ Hindi ka swaroop.- Mysore hindi prachar Parishad Patrika., October 1990.

In English

¾ Basav and Kabir, Basav Journal – 1991 Bangalore and Basha Bharathi – Bangalore University Journal – 1990. ¾ ‘Sharanas and Nirguna Saints – a Comparitive View’ – Dimensions of Bhakti Movement in India – Akhila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishad – Mysore 1998. ¾ Comparative view of Sharanas and saints of othewr areas. - Anubhava -Akhila Bharth Sharana Sahithya Parishad souvenir 1996. ¾ Alone., YOU (Poems). - Poetry Time Nov 1985. ¾ Woman (Poem). - Poet PIO April 1986. ¾ The waves and the Rocks, A spectator, No sign.(poems). - New Voice of Indian Poetry. ¾ Longing (poem). - PIO Dec 1988. ¾ Mother. - PIO May 1995.

12. Books / Reviews Published :

A. Books in Hindi

Research

¾ ‘Adhunik Hindi Kavita Par Gandhivad Ka Prabhav’. Vasundhara Publishing House, Delhi – (1981). ¾ ‘Kannada aur Hindi Sahitya Ka Tulanatmak adhayan, - (1977). ¾ ‘Hindi Kannada Sahitya Sampada’ Vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra (1995) – Won National Award in 1997.

Poetry

¾ Kavya Bala (1975). ¾ Talash (1989). ¾ Dakshina Kavya Kusumanjali Edited (1977).

Biography

¾ Shresta Jeevania (1984).

Translation a) books:

¾ Adhijinatanaya (1975). ¾ Basavadarshan - from English 1983 (Won Karnataka State Award) ¾ Muttibhar Aakash – from Kannada (1998). ¾ Anubhav Mantap (1999). ¾ Bharatia Bhashavon Mein Basav Sahitya (1999). ¾ Ashtavaran (2001). ¾ Vaddaradhan (2003). ¾ Sharantatwa Vivechan (2002). ¾ b) Kannada Se Hindi mein Anoodit kavitayein:-

¾ Yaad hai -HS Muktayakka, Iskee khabar hai -Kamala hommige, Vedavathi Nadi Mein Dub Mari Veshya -Bt Lalitha Naik, Pas Kee Jindagi -Vijaya Dabbe, Hissedar -Shylaja Udhachan. - Bharatiya kavithayein. Bahga -2 1998., Kendriya hindi Nideshalaya-New Delhi. ¾ Baat ghodase ne kaha -chandrashekar Kambar.- Varshikee -Bharatiya Sahithya Sarvekshana 1988. ¾ Mukthi -Sidhalingaiah.- Varshikee -Bharatiya Sahithya Sarvekshana 1987. ¾ Burka - Nisar Ahmad, Beghar Adig.- Samakaleena Bharatiya Sahithya., July – Sept 1989. ¾ Suryabhanu gupth kee teen kavithayein. (Kannada Bhasha, Devanagari Lipi Mein) - Bhasha., November-December 1988 Kendriya hindi Nideshalay. ¾ Abhee Seekhna hai -UR Ananthmurthy.- Hari dharti Neela Akaash March 1999. ¾ Ghadi -TG Prabhashankar, Pattein Saikadon -HS Venkateshmurthy, Avathar - HS Lxminarayana Bhat, Kshanikayein -M Ramu, Mera Patra -Chandrashekhar Kambar, Kathamandu Ke Oath par -Doddarangegouda, Mahabharath - Dwarakanath Kabadi, Ped Bolte Haion -Baraguru Ramachandrappa, Devalaya Kyon -Rama Devamma, Meri Kavitha -Siddalingaiah, Chunav Aur Lootmaar - S GovindRao, Vaha -Sumatindra Nadig,, Sutra Apane me hi -Hi Ma Nagaiah. - Yug Spandan, Oct-Dec .2002 Samakaleen Kannada Visheshank. Mein anudit kavithayein. ¾ Basaveshvar ke vachanon Ka Anuvad.- SJRC College magazine 1968. ¾ Guptaji Ke Prati. - SJRC College Magazine 1966-67.

¾ Ped Ek Tat Par Dusara Pani Mein -chandrashekhar kambar.- Samakaleen Bhara tiya Sahithya., Oct-Dec 1989. c) Kannada Se Hindi mein Anoodit kahaniyain:-

¾ Adalat mein Vijayee bail -Dr Goruru Ramaswamy Iyangar, Ghata bhandeswara -Bagalodi Devaray, Rakshasa -Shanthinath Desai, Uski azadi -Veena Shanteshwar. - Kannada Ki Shreshtha kahaniyaon, Loka Bharathi prakashan- 2004, Ed Dr thippeswamy. ¾ Branti (Rajashekhar bhoosnoormath. - Hari Dharti Neela Akash March 1999. d) Kannada Se Hindi mein Anoodit Natak:-

¾ Baap -Chandrashekhar Patil. - Shreshtha nharatiya Ekanki (Khanda-1) Ed. Prabhakar Shrotriya. Pub. Bharatiya Bhasha parishad Kalakatta 1998.

Edited

¾ Samakaleena Hindi katha Sahithya.,- Hindi Dept Bangalore University Bangalore 2002. ¾ Hindi gadya Vidhavon ka Sampadan. - Gadya vibha (Anil Pustak Kendra Bangalore). ¾ Kavithavon ka Sankalan.- Kavya Prabha (Pub. Sharana Prakashana, Bangalore- 20). ¾ Naveena Kathayein.- Naveena Kathayein (Anil Pustaka Kendra, Bangalore- 2)1986. ¾ Hindi Pathyakram.- DED Prathama Varsha. ¾ Parisheelan.- Shikshak Sahithya Prathamik shiksha. ¾ Dakshina Kusumanjali (Premi aur Saragu).- Prakar June 1979.

Text Books Degree Level

¾ Kavya Prabha (1978), Gadhay Prabha (1978), Gadhya Vibha (1999).

Pre-University Level

¾ Sahitya Koumudi (1995)

Secondary Level

¾ Hindi Suman (1978) 9th Std., Hindi Bharathi (1992) 5th Std., Hindi Sourabha (1994) 10th Std. ¾ Member Pathyakrama Mandal.- Hindi Text class 6th. ¾ Member, Pathyakram mandal.- Hindi Text 9th Class. ¾ Member, Pathyakrama Mandal.- Hindi Text 10th Class. ¾

B. Books in Kannada

Poetry

¾ Ankur (1975), Pallav (1977), Neenu Nanallavalla (1979), Kanasugala Kannadi (1989).

Translation a) ¾ Anjodidi (Drama from Hindi) 1977. ¾ Suryana Sutta (Poetry from Hindi) 1983.

b) Articles, poems etc.

¾ Gajanana Madhava Mukthibodh- arichay Brahma Rakshasa (Poetry). - Aniketan July-Sept 1998. ¾ Tulasidasara Ramayana Bere Ramayanagaligintha Hege Bhinna?- Sadhane., Bangalore University Bangalore., July – Dec. 2000. ¾ Gadiyara (Poem). - Mallige April 1987. ¾ Bhramara Geete Sara.- Sadhane., Bangalore University Bangalore. ¾ Malenada Hennu.- Premageetegalu. ¾ Akkamahadevi mattu MeerAbai. Siddhaganga., Nov.1990. ¾ Avarna (Poem). - Kavya Loka-Poets International Organization (POI) Quarterly Magazine April 1997. ¾ Swathantrya Yarige Yeshtu (Poem). - Kavya Loka-Poets International Organization (POI) Quarterly Magazine December 1998. ¾ Nenapu Taruna (Hanigavithegalu). Jengooda. ¾ Kannadadinda Hindi Bhashege Anuvadisuvaga ontaguva samasyegalu. (Mula Hindi BR Narayan). - Sadhane BUB Jan-June 1998. ¾ Jeevana Artha Shodhane (Hindi Mula –Dr. RanvaVeera Rangra). - Samanya Jnana (SL Byrappa Abhinandana Sanchike) July 1989. ¾ Hindi Kavyadalli Dalitha Chetana. - Aniketana April-June 1990. ¾ Bhashe Shakti Prabhutva (Hindi Mula Ashok R Kelkar)., - Aniketana (Jan- March 1997) ¾ Nirala Parichay -Jaji Moggu, Kallu kuttuvavalu (Poems).,- Aniketana Oct-Dec 1998 ¾ Tulasidasara Ramayana Bere Ramayanagaligintha hege Bhinna?., - Sadhane, Samputa 29 Sanchike3-4, July-Dec 2000 BUB. ¾ Gorakhnath mattu Allamprabhu., - Sadhane, Samputa 28 Sanchike1-4 January- December 1999 BUB. ¾ Bhramara geete.,- Sadhane, Samputa 8 Sanchike-3 July-Sepptember 1979 BUB. ¾ Auttareya mahadevi karnatakada Meere.- Sidhdhaganga Samputa 5, Sanchike 2 June 1969. ¾ 1.Sarvajna murthy mattu Kabeerdas., 2.Akkamahadevi mattu meerabai.,- Basava JournalSamputa-1, Sanchike2,4 (1976,77). ¾ Ramacharitamanas.,- Sidhdhaganga 1970. ¾ Manushyara kadinalli (mula hindi Himanshu Joshi).- Taranga August 25-31 1985. ¾ BAA (kavithe).- PIO 1982. ¾ Mahadevi varamaravara kavithegala vyshishtya.- Sadhane 2002. ¾ Hindi Sahithyadalli Geya Krutigalu.- Bhooshan 1999. ¾ Sultaan Tipu.- Namma Anuvadaka Smarana Sanchike. ¾ Suryana sutta (mula-Kedarnath Komal). - Kavitha sangraha. ¾ Jnana Jyoti (kavite).- Hindi Vidyarthi Sangha, Tumkur 1960. ¾ Uriva shabdagalu(Hindi Mula shyamasimha shashi).- Anoodita Kavite. ¾ Innu Badukiddene (Poem).- Kavyaloka PIO Oct-1998. ¾ Pranantaka tiruvu (Mula Samthosha simha), Hutatma (KL Garga), Kavithe Bareyalaguvadilla (Amarjit konke), Hudugi (Amarjit Konke). - Samakaleena Punjabi Kathegalu 1994. ¾ Rasthegati Hudukata (Dharma Kamme Ana), Janara Horata (Dharma kamme ana), Desha (dharma Kamme Ana), Yudha Kshetra (Bhupendra), Kare (Bhupendra), Tiffin (Bhupendra), Illi (Darshan Daravesha), Neeneke Bande Illi

(Darshan Daramesha), Rajadhanigondu patra (dharshan daramesh).- Samakaleena Punjabi Kavithegalu 1994. ¾ Madhuaa (Jayashankar Prasad), Uriyuttiruva Pore (Nirmal Verma).- Pratinidhi Hindi Kathegalu (2000) Mysore University, Mysore. ¾ Sandhya Sundari (Nirala), Kallu Vadeyuvavalu(Nirala), AA Manushyanannu Nodu (Kedarnath Simha), Hore (Kedaranath Simha). - AAdhunik Kannada kavya (2001).

Biography

¾ Meerabai (1975) Bangalore University Publication. ¾ Muvaru Sant Kavigalu (1992) Publication Division – Delhi. ¾ Ajneya (1994) Karnataka Sahitya Academy.

13. Participation In Refresher Courses : As Resource Person

¾ Refresher Courses for College / University Teachers in Hindi as Resource Person Delivered lectures on : a) Dinakar-Kavya Mein Rastria Chetana. b) Prasad Ke Geeton Ka Vaishistya. c) Chayavad aur Rastria Andholan. d) Dhakshin Bharath Ke Hindi Mein Kavya-Surjan in University of Hyderabad on 30-9-1993 and 1-10-1993. ¾ Refresher Course for College / University Teachers in Hindi as Resource Person delivered lecture on ‘Images in Modern Hindi Poetry’ on 4-4-1994 in Calicut University, Calicut. ¾ Refresher Course in Hindi – Comparitive Literature and translation as Resource person delivered lecture on ‘Comparitive Study of Vachana Literature and Nirguna Poetry in Hindi’, at Calicut University, Calicut on 10-1-1996. ¾ Refresher Course in Hindi – Bangalore University, Bangalore as Resource Person, delivered lecture on ‘Gandhivadi Hindi Kavitha’ on 28-4-1998. ¾ Refresher Course in Hindi, Poona University, Poona as Resource person delivered lectures on ‘Premchand poorv Hindi Kahani – Upanyas Sahitya’ on 24-7-1998 and 25-7-1998. ¾ Refresher Course in Hindi, Mangalore University, Mangalore, as Resource Person, delivered lecture on ‘Hindi Rastria Kavita’ and ‘Nirguna Bhakti Kavya’ on 30-10-1998 and 31-10-1998. ¾ Refresher Course in Kannada, Bangalore University, Bangalore, delivered lectures on ‘Uttara Bharata Bhakti Andolana’ on 17-5-1999. ¾ Refresher Course in Mysore University, as Resource Person delivered lectures on –‘Premchand Poorv Hindi Upanyas’, ‘Premchand Poorv Kahani Sahitya’, ‘Prayogvad : Ek Kavyagat Andholan’ and ‘Gandhivad aur Adhunik Hindi Kavita. ¾ Refresher Course in Bangalore University, as Resource Person delivered lectures on ‘Hindi Novels’, on 24-4-2000.

14. Participation in National / International Seminars / Conferences A. Seminars

¾ Seminar on Surdas (1978) ¾ Seminar on Premchand (1980) of Bangalore University, Participated. ¾ Seminar on Mythilisharan Gupta (1987) Gorakhpur – Participated. ¾ Seminar on Prasad (1989) University of Hyderabad, Participated.

¾ Seminar on Kanakadas Aur Surdas (1980), Seminar on Makhanlal Chaturvedi (1990) Dharwar – Participated. ¾ Seminar on Kannada - Hindi Sant Sahitya (1991) conducted and participated in Bangalore University. ¾ Seminar on Translation (1991) Calicut University – Participated. ¾ ‘Bharatia Bhashavon Ka Madhur Milan’ National Seminar on 13-14 April, 1994 in Madras – Participated and Presented paper on – Hindi tatha Bharatia Bhashavon Ka Paraspar Adan-Pradan Kannada Bhasha Sahitya Ke Sandarbh Mein. ¾ Bharatia Bhashavon Ka Madhur Sammelan on 11-12 Sept. 1995 in Bangalore participated and honoured by Governer of Karnataka Khursheed Alam Khan for his Kannada-Hindi Writings. ¾ Five day Hindi Workshop from 11.12.1995 to 15.12.1995 in ISRO HQtrs, Bangalore – delivered a lecture on 11.12.1995 on the subject ‘Hindi language and literature’. ¾ National Seminar on Bhakti Movement in India – on 11-13 Oct. 1996 at Bangalore – Participated and presented a paper – Comparitive view of Sharanas and Nirguna Saints. ¾ Participated in the U.G.C. National Seminar “The Impact of Gandhian Philosophy on Indian Languages and Literature” on 27.10.1996 at Elure [A.P] and presented a paper – “Gandhian Literature in Kannada”. ¾ Hindi Translation of Vachana Literature – Workshop held in Bellary from 24.10.1996 to 29.10.1996 participated as Translator and translated vachanas. ¾ Two day National Seminar – “Fifty Years of Independence - Indian Novel” 12- 13 Feb. 1997 in Goa University, Goa – Participated and presented a paper – “Kannada Ke Aitihasik Upanyas”. ¾ National Seminar on ‘Bharatia Bhashavon se Hindi Mein Anivad’ 3-6 May, 1997 at K.M.Institute, Dr.Bhimarao Ambedkar University Agra, and presented a paper – “Kannada Se Hindi Mein Anuvad Ki Samasyaye”. ¾ All India Marati Veerashiva Sahitya Sammelan, Nagpur –5-7 June, 1997 – Participated and presented a paper on “Basaveswar aur Swami Vivekanand”. ¾ National Seminar on Functional Hindi 27-28 Feb. 1998, at University of Hyderabad and presented paper on ‘Hindi Ka Swaroop’. ¾ National Seminar on Nirala, on 29th March, 1998 at Urdu Academy Lucknow and presented paper on ‘Nirala aur Ram Ki Shakti Pooja’. ¾ National Seminar on Nirala on 4th May, 1998 at D.B.H.P.Sabha Deemed University, Madras and presented paper on ‘Nirala Ke Upanyason Mein Shoshan Ke Vividh Roop’. ¾ National Seminar on Children Literature on 4-5 Dec. 1998 at Bal Bhavan Delhi – presented paper on ‘Kannada Bal Sahitya Mein Rastria Bhavan’. ¾ National Seminar of Comparitive Literature on 25-27 Feb. 1999 at Osmania University, Hyderabad and presented paper on ‘ Tulanatmak Adhyayan Ki Prasangikata – Kannada Hindi Ke Sandarbh Mein’. ¾ National Seminar on Mahadevi Varma on 22.3.1999 at Urdu Academy, Lucknow and presented paper on ‘Mahadevi Varma Ke Geet Kavya Ka Vaishistya’. ¾ National Seminar on Children Literature at National Bala Bhavan, New Delhi on 4-6 December 1999. ¾ National Seminar on Comparitive Literature; Chirst College Bangalore – lecture delivered on ‘Comparitive Literature of Kannada and Hindi Literature on 24th March, 2000. ¾ Workshop on Translation: Mahatma Gandhi International University Vardha, conducted at D.B.H.P.Sabha Madras, presented paper on Hindi Kannada Translation of Novels on 6-8 May 2000.

¾ Participated in National Seminar on Rajabhasha at VishwaBharathi University, Shantinikethan – Delivered lecture as Chief Guest in Inagural session on 14-16 Sept. 2000. ¾ Lectures delivered under the Central Hindi Directorate, Lecture programme – in Agra University, Agra on 16 – 17 Oct. in Kumaou University, Nainithal and Almora on 18 – 20 Oct. and in Aligarh Musilm University, Aligarh on 21 – 23 Oct. 2000.

B. Conferences

¾ Bharatia Hindi Parishad Sammelan – Calicut (1975). ¾ Hindi Sahitya Sammelana, Hyderabad (1977). ¾ Viswa Hindi Sammelan New Delhi (1983). ¾ Conventions of Authors Guild of India: Trivandrum (1978), Jaipur (1981), Madras (1982), Lucknow (1988) Ahmedabad (1987), Ranchi (1989), Delhi (1990) ¾ Pavas Vakhyanmala 2003, Hindi Bhavan, Bhopal (2003 Aug)

15. Any other information : ¾ Chief Editor : Basavmarg Half Yearly Hindi Journal, Basav Samithi, Banglaore. ¾ Visited Abroad : U.S.A and Cannada (Dec. 2002 – May 2003) delivered lecture in Lakshminarayana temple, Saskatoon on 23rd March, 2003 on Indian Bhakthi Literature.

Awards / Prizes / Honours

¾ Souhardh Samman Cash Award of Rs.10,000/- from Uttar Pradesh Hindi Samshtan, Lucknow (1990). ¾ ‘Hindi Kannada Sahitya Sampada’ Won Non-Hindi, Hindi Writers award, cash award of Rs.25,000/- from Central Government of India, New Delhi (1997). ¾ In Bharatia Bhasha Sammelan Bangalore on 11th September, 1995, Khursheed Alam Khan, Governer of Karnataka, honoured for his contribution and service to Kannada and Hindi Literature. ¾ Mekhala –1996. ¾ Basava Darshan (Kannada Se Hindi Mein Anuvad ke liye), Honour on 21-01- 1984.