Kannada Development Authority Chairman Purushottama Bilimale speaking at seminar on “Beyond Words: The Rich Tapestry of Languages and South Indian Identities” organised at Alva’s College (Autonomous) in Moodbidri, near Mangaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kannada Development Authority Chairman Purushothama Bilimale on Friday, raised concern over the lack of updated linguistic data and the growing imbalance in language policy frameworks. He was delivering the keynote address at the inauguration of a two-day national seminar on “Linguistic Diversity and South Indian Identity“ organised jointly by Kannada University, Hampi, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy and Alva’s College at Moodbidri. Published – March 20, 2026 07:31 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation SST seize ₹8 lakh from two-wheeler during vehicle check in Ramanathapuram Coimbatore City Police launch drive against illegal sale of toxic dye auramine O