7 months ago
Prof. Rai Advocates Translating Tulu Literature
Prof. B.A. Vivek Rai, a well-known scholar, talked about how important it is to translate Tulu books into English and other languages.
This way, more people can enjoy the stories and culture of Tulu.
He was speaking at an event where a book of plays by Amrita Someshwara was translated into English.
Prof. Rai said that translating books helps them reach more people around the world.
He also suggested setting up a special place at the university to keep translating more books.
The university is already working on having a Tulu department and a special chair for Tulu studies.
The event also had music and a new logo for the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy was shown.
Prof. B.A. Vivek Rai emphasized the need to translate Tulu literature into English and other languages to reach a global audience.
The English translation of Amrita Someshwara's Tulu plays, Gondolu and Other Plays, was released at St Aloysius Deemed to be University.
Prof. Rai suggested establishing a translation centre at the university to encourage sustained work in translation.
The university is working towards setting up a Tulu Department and a Tulu Chair.
The event featured a musical presentation and the unveiling of a redesigned logo for the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.
- Who
- Prof. B.A. Vivek Rai, Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis, Amrita Someshwara, Dr. Sylvia Rego
- What
- Release of the English translation of Amrita Someshwara's Tulu plays and discussion on the importance of translating Tulu literature
- Where
- St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To ensure Tulu literature reaches a broader audience and to promote cultural continuity
Key facts
- Event
- Release of English translation of Amrita Someshwara's Tulu plays
- Location
- St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru
- Speaker
- Prof. B.A. Vivek Rai
- Organizer
- Departments of English, Kannada, and Tulu of St Aloysius Deemed to be University
- Publisher
- Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy
- Translator
- Dr. Sylvia Rego
- Key Initiative
- Establishment of a translation centre proposed
Quotes
Prof. B.A. Vivek Rai
Former Vice-Chancellor and eminent scholar
“The writings and dramatic works of senior and departed literary figures must be revisited, translated and staged regularly to keep their legacy alive in public memory.”
thehansindia.com
“It was common for a book to have several translations, and called for translation to be recognised as a professional and academic pursuit in India.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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