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12 Mar 2026

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Dept of Studies in L&IS , Mysore University - Diamond Jubilee celebrations

📢 SPOT LIGHT LECTURE SERIES – 2

Dear LIS Professionals,
The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, in
association with MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science
Alumni Network), is organizing “Spotlight Lecture Series – 2”, as a prelude
to its Diamond Jubilee (60th Year) Summit, scheduled for May 29th & 30th
this year.

Topic of the Lecture: DVG Emba Adbhuta (ಡಿವಿಜಿ ಎಂಬ ಅದ್ಭುತ)

The lecture will introduce the life, literary contributions, and
philosophical ideas of Dr. D. V. Gundappa (DVG), who is widely known to
Kannada readers through his classic work Mankuthimmana Kagga. The session
aims to present the relevance of his thoughts, values, and literary
contributions to contemporary society.

Speaker:
Sri. Timmanna Bhat
Head, Department of Kannada
Vibgyor International School
Bengaluru

About the Speaker:

Sri. Timmanna Bhat is a teacher and speaker actively engaged in bringing
Kannada literature and philosophical thought to the public. He currently
serves as the Head of the Kannada Department at Vibgyor International
School, Bengaluru. Through his column “Anudina Kagga” published in Vijaya
Karnataka daily newspaper, he has been interpreting the philosophical
messages of Mankuthimmana Kagga in a simple and accessible manner for
readers. He has delivered numerous lectures across Karnataka on Kannada
literature, especially on Mankuthimmana Kagga, inspiring young people to
appreciate literature and life values.

For Kannada version, click here: Spotlight Lecture Series - 2
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fyrPhQr80iNQn2ufQtzlyR4PM9kqu-MD/view?usp=sharing>

📅 Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

📍 Mode: In-Person / Offline <https://maps.app.goo.gl/gb2Qg7eWJZVcV9wR6>

Venue: Seminar Hall , Informatics India Limited.
No. 194, Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road , 2nd Block, Jayanagar East,
Basavanagudi, Bengaluru
– 560004
(Below South End Circle Metro Station / Green Line)

All are cordially invited.

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    <div class="series-title">Spotlight Lecture Series –
<span>2</span></div>

    <div class="organizer-line">

      Department of Library & Information Science, University of Mysore<
br/>

      in association with <strong style="color:rgba
(255,255,255,.85)">MILAN</strong>

      (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network)

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    <div class="diamond-badge">♦ Diamond Jubilee — 60th Year Celebrations
2025–26 ♦</div>

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        <div>D. V. Gundappa</div>

        <div style="font-size:9px;margin-top:4px;opacity:.7;">1887 –
1975</div>

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Gundappa</div>

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1975</div>

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      <div class="topic-title-en">DVG Emba Adbhuta</div>

      <div class="topic-title-kn">ಡಿವಿಜಿ ಎಂಬ ಅದ್ಭುತ</div>

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        This lecture explores the life, literary contributions, and
philosophical ideas of

        <strong>Dr. D. V. Gundappa (DVG)</strong> — celebrated poet,
philosopher, and author of

        the timeless <em>Mankuthimmana Kagga</em>. The session presents the
enduring relevance of

        his thoughts, values, and writings to contemporary society, making
it especially meaningful

        for knowledge professionals who champion the power of ideas and
literature.

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        <div style="font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1px;opacity:.8;font
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 Bhat</div>

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      <div class="speaker-name">Sri. Timmanna Bhat</div>

      <div class="speaker-role">Head, Department of Kannada · Vibgyor
International
School, Bengaluru</div>

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        Sri. Timmanna Bhat is a dedicated teacher and inspiring speaker who
brings Kannada literature

        and philosophical thought to diverse audiences. Through his
acclaimed column <em>"Anudina Kagga"</em>

        in <strong>Vijaya Karnataka</strong> daily, he interprets the
philosophical messages of

        <em>Mankuthimmana Kagga</em> in a simple and accessible manner. He
has delivered numerous

        lectures across Karnataka, inspiring young people to appreciate
literature, wisdom, and life values.

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        <div class="detail-label">Date</div>

        <div class="detail-value">14 March 2026</div>

        <div class="detail-sub">Saturday</div>

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        <div class="detail-label">Time</div>

        <div class="detail-value">4:30 PM – 5:30 PM</div>

        <div class="detail-sub">IST (1 Hour Session)</div>

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        <div class="detail-value">Free</div>

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        No. 194, Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road, 2nd Block<br/>

        Jayanagar East, Basavanagudi<br/>

        Bengaluru – 560 004

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Cordially Invited to Attend</div>

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      Department of Library & Information Science<br/>

      University of Mysore, Mysuru – 570 006<br/>

      <span style="color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);font-size:10px;">MILAN –
Alumni Network</span>

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