Bengaluru (India), 7th November 2022: CMR University celebrated ‘Kannada Parva’ in style at its OMBR Campus, with the students honouring Karnataka Ratna late Dr. Puneet Rajkumar. Luminaries including actors Naren Basappa, Naveen Shankar, Praveen Atharva, Ramya Krishna, Director Sridhar Shikaripura along with CMRU School of Management Director Dr.Vivek Rajapadmanbhan and Head of Academics Prof Jacob Thomas graced the dais. The campus glowed for Karnataka Rajyotsava with shades of vibrant Red and Yellow. The college was decorated with flags, portraits of eminent Kannadigas and popular quotes. A cultural program directed by the Department of Kannada, describing the culture of Karnataka and its contribution toward national heritage followed by local art forms such as Yakshagana, Veeragase, Tamate, and Dollu Kunita.
“We are excited to have this event in memory of ‘Appu’. And to celebrate this as part of Kannada Rajyothsava simply adds to the significance,” commented an excited student in the middle of the thronging crowd.
