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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

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

📍 Mode: In-Person / Offline

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-label">📢 Announcement</div>

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

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)

</div>

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

</div>

<img

src="https://res.cloudinary.com/kannudi/image/upload/v1480084027/people/DVG.jpg"

alt="Dr. D. V. Gundappa (DVG)"

class="dvg-portrait"

onerror="this.style.display='none'; document.getElementById('dvg-fallback').style.display='flex';"

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

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<div style="font-size:10px;color:var(--red);margin-top:6px;font-family:'Lora',serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:600;">Dr. D. V. Gundappa</div>

</div>

<div class="topic-label">Topic of the Lecture</div>

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

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

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.

</p>

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<div style="font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1px;opacity:.8;font-family:'Lora',serif;text-align:center;padding:0 6px;">Sri. Timmanna Bhat</div>

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<div class="speaker-tag">✦ Speaker</div>

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

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

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.

</div>

<div>

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

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

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<div>

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

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<div>

<div class="detail-value">In-Person / Offline</div>

<div class="detail-sub">Seminar Hall</div>

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<div>

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

<div class="detail-sub">All Are Welcome</div>

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<div class="venue-label">Venue</div>

<div class="venue-name">Seminar Hall, Informatics India Limited</div>

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

Jayanagar East, Basavanagudi<br/>

Bengaluru – 560 004

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<div class="venue-metro">🚇 Near South End Circle Metro Station</div>

</div>

<div class="cta-title">All LIS Professionals & Students Are Cordially Invited to Attend</div>

</div>

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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