Literature is a Flowing River, Says Dr. S. P. Umadevi

Mysuru, January 15, 2019: Dr. S. P. Umadevi, a renowned litterateur and Assistant Professor at JSS Women’s College, Mysuru, compared literature to a flowing river, full of newness and modernity. She expressed this view during the inauguration of the ‘Interaction with Litterateur’ program, jointly organized by the Kannada Post Graduation Department of JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, in association with the Kannada Book Authority, Government of Karnataka.

Engaging with students, Dr. Umadevi discussed various topics, including language, literature, culture, and media. She emphasized the importance of utilizing and presenting one’s talent, respecting one’s culture and language, and making responsible choices in media consumption. Drawing from her personal experience growing up in Suttur, she highlighted the significant role it played in shaping her as a litterateur.

Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, CEO of the College complex, commended the students for engaging with a litterateur, as it demonstrated an understanding of the essence of their works. He praised Dr. Umadevi for her non-sectarian literary contributions, which focus on social upliftment and gender equality. Prof. Sambashivaiah encouraged women, who are increasingly pursuing higher education, to participate in expressive media.

The event was attended by Prof. M. Mahadevappa, Principal of JSS College of Commerce, Arts, and Science. Dr. B.S. Sudeep, Head of the Kannada Post Graduation Department, delivered the introductory talk and welcomed the guests.

The program began with an invocation by Kum. Jyothi N. Bhat, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Sri Akshay Devaru. Sri H. M. Mallikarjun served as the compere. Lecturers and students actively participated in the interaction.

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