BIO-DATA
NAME : A. R. MITRA(Akkihebbal Ramanna Mitra)
EDUCATION : M.A (Kannada from University Of Mysore)
PROFESSIONAL DETAILS : Worked as lecturer in St.Joseph’s College, Bangalore.Joined Government Service
and retired as Principal, Maharani’s Arts College,Bangalore
LITERARY:
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A popular public speaker in Karnataka on Humorous and classical subjects. Has delivered 100 lectures in Bharatiya Bhavan Bangalore on Kannada Literature. Has also delivered several lectures on poetry and literature in Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs,Gandhi Sahithya Sangha, Indian Institute of World Culture, Indian Institute of Science etc.
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50 Audio cassettes published by Messrs Vijaya live cassettes Bangalore covering the Kannada classic
‘KUMARA VYSYA BHARATHA’ written by 15th century poet.
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Regular contributor of Humorous articles suits to Kannada newspapers, radio and
television.
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Presented several papers in several seminars all over India on subjects varying from Classical Literature to Modern Poetry and Humor, in English and Kannada languages.
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OVERSEAS:
Worked for American Peace Corps teaching Kannada to various batches.Was invited by London Kannada Balaga to deliver lectures (in the KannadaBalaga Millennium Meet) in June 2000 and October 2003Participated in Vishwa Kannada Sammelana conducted at the US by Akka during2004, 2005 and 2007 as one of the chief guests.Delivered several lectures on subjects varying from poetics to humor and criticism at several places across the US.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
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Has received several awards and has been felicitated by several universities and institutions all over India.
Some of the awards received are:
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- Vachanakararu mattu Shabdakalpa
- Olanotagalu
- Chandomitra
- Kailasam
- Naneke koreyuttene
- Aratakshate
- Prema Nadiya Dadagalalli(A book containing 21 CLASSICAL love stories culle from the best of Folk, and Classical Literature of the World).
- Mahabharatha Patra Sangatigalu(This book has also been translated to Englishby V.Vasanthashree, the grand-daughter of Masti Venkatesh Iyengar)
- Kavigala Benneri
- Mitravalokana
- Smaraniyaru
- Kannada Translation of Meghaduta
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A popular public speaker in Karnataka on Humorous and classical subjects. Has delivered 100 lectures in Bharatiya Bhavan Bangalore on Kannada Literature. Has also delivered several lectures on poetry and literature in Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs,Gandhi Sahithya Sangha, Indian Institute of World Culture, Indian Institute of Science etc.
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50 Audio cassettes published by Messrs Vijaya live cassettes Bangalore covering the Kannada classic
‘KUMARA VYSYA BHARATHA’ written by 15th century poet.
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Regular contributor of Humorous articles suits to Kannada newspapers, radio and
television.
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Presented several papers in several seminars all over India on subjects varying from Classical Literature to Modern Poetry and Humor, in English and Kannada languages.
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OVERSEAS:
Worked for American Peace Corps teaching Kannada to various batches.Was invited by London Kannada Balaga to deliver lectures (in the KannadaBalaga Millennium Meet) in June 2000 and October 2003Participated in Vishwa Kannada Sammelana conducted at the US by Akka during2004, 2005 and 2007 as one of the chief guests.Delivered several lectures on subjects varying from poetics to humor and criticism at several places across the US.
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- Founder Trustee of NGO, Achalabharathi, which through one of its projects Pygmalion Vanasuma, aims to increase the English Speaking Skills of children in Government Schools across Karnataka.
- Is the member, Trustee, Advisor and Director of several literary Trusts and Foundations in Karnataka.
- Is the member, Trustee, Advisor and Director of several Trusts and Foundations pertaining to Fine Arts, in Karnataka.
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Is a recognized educationist honored by several educational institutions for teaching skills, consulted on matters regarding management and development of students and staff by reputed schools, colleges and universities.
- Has represented academic councils and senates of Bangalore University.
- Resource person for training senior teachers in the University Colleges.
- Has addressed many Social Institutions like the Environmental unions, Rotary clubs and Business Management Schools.
- Member of the Kannada-Kannada-English Lexicon Committee.
- Has been associated with various literary institutions like Kannada SahityaParishat, National Book Trust, Literary Academies etc.
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Has received several awards and has been felicitated by several universities and institutions all over India.
Some of the awards received are:
- KAVYANANDA PRASHASTHI (which is given in the honour of noted poet Sri.Siddiah Puranik) for the book Vachanakararu mattu Shabdakalpa.
- GORUR PRASHASTI -an award given in honour of noted humorist Sri GorurRamaswami Iyengar.
- Nageraja Prashasti
- Alva Nudisiri Prashasti
- Shivarama Karanth Prashasti
- Venkatachala Shastry Vidvat Prashasti
- Sahitya Academy Award for contribution to Kannada Literature.
- Kempegowda Prashasti
- Aa Na Kru Award for the year 2011.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Wife : Lalitha Mitra, a house-wife
Son : Keerthi Mitra, Software Engineer, Portland Oregon, USA
Daughter-In-law : Archana Srikant(MS Mass Communications, currently a house-wife)
Grand-Daughter : Arushi Mitra
Daughter : Soumya.A.Mitra (B.Sc,M.A.(English),P.G(H.R) (who is heading Project Pygmalion Vanasuma in Achalabharathi Trust)
Son-in-law : Gautham V S, MBA, a HR Generalist and Soft Skills Trainer
Wife : Lalitha Mitra, a house-wife
Son : Keerthi Mitra, Software Engineer, Portland Oregon, USA
Daughter-In-law : Archana Srikant(MS Mass Communications, currently a house-wife)
Grand-Daughter : Arushi Mitra
Daughter : Soumya.A.Mitra (B.Sc,M.A.(English),P.G(H.R) (who is heading Project Pygmalion Vanasuma in Achalabharathi Trust)
Son-in-law : Gautham V S, MBA, a HR Generalist and Soft Skills Trainer