A b(m)ad trend of coining new words for Kannada -
ultimately attempting to replace well-known/well-used Sanskrit words,
but essentially inspired by a hatred towards Sanskrit -
has been attempted recently by some mischievous elements.
Dr. Janardana Hegde has indicated an approach
inspired by a right and healthy attitude
in his Letter to the Editor (in Kannada) today here:
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Dr. K.S.Kannan D.Litt.
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Chair Professor, IIT-Madras.
Nominated Member, Academic Committee, Kavi Kula Guru Kalidasa University, Ramtek.
Member, Academic Council, Veda Vijnana Shodha Samsthana.
Academic Director, Swadeshi Indology.
Nominated Member, IIAS, Shimla.
Former Professor, CAHC, Jain
University, Bangalore.
Former Director, Karnataka Samskrit
University, Bangalore.
Former Head, Dept. of Sanskrit, The
National Colleges, Bangalore.
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