Mysuru, December 09, 2023: The JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, situated on Ooty Road, Mysuru, hosted a dynamic event in collaboration with the Central Institute of Indian Languages and the Shastriya Kannada Atyunnata Adhyayana Kendra as part of the annual Festival of Indian Languages to be held on December 11, 2023. The highlight of the celebration was a state-level debate competition themed around ‘Bharatiya Bhashegalu Halavu – Bhava Ondu’ (Many Indian Languages – One Emotion), specially designed for graduate and postgraduate students.
Participants from diverse colleges across the state showcased their eloquence and passion, with more than 52 students engaging in the lively exchange of ideas. The competition was adjudicated by esteemed judges, Dr. R. Chalapathi, Senior Researcher at the Shastriya Kannada Atyunnata Kendra, and Dr. N.M. Maheshwari, Head of the Kannada Department at JSS College, Mysuru.
The winners of the competition emerged as follows: First Place: R.V. Ananya, JSS College; Second Place: N. Lakshmi, Indira Gandhi Open University, Delhi; Third Place: R. Kusumabai, JSS College. These students will be honored with prizes at the main stage program scheduled for December 11, 2023, at the JSS College.
The distinguished panel of guests present at the event included: Prof. Nilagiri M. Talwara, Director-Planning, Shastriya Kannada Atyunnata Kendra, Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, Chief Executive of JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Mysuru, Prof. S. Pratibha, Principal of JSS College, Dr. Malini N. Abhyankar, Senior Research Fellow.