Renowned Kannada linguist and critic K.V. Narayana passes away at 78

Prominent Kannada linguist and critic K.V. Narayana has passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 78. He was widely respected for advocating a shift away from Eurocentric influences by viewing the Kannada community as a vital source of knowledge. His academic contributions significantly shaped the understanding of regional linguistics and cultural identity.