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Kannada lexicographer G Venkatasubbaiah dies, he was 107
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G Venkatasubbaiah compiled 12 dictionaries, edited over 60 books
G Venkatasubbiah was born on August 23, 1913 in Ganjam village
G Venkatasubbaish, well-known Kannada lexicographer, died in Bengaluru on Monday. Professor G Venkatasubbaiah, was an authority in grammar and a literary critic. He had compiled 12 dictionaries. Professor G Venkatasubbaiah was also proficient in Kannada literature, poetry, essays and translations. Paying tribute to Professor G Venkatasubbaiah, many people tweeted that his death is a great loss to the literary world. He was 107.
Recipient of the Padma Shri, Kannada Sahitya Akademi Award and the Pampa Award among others, G Venkatasubbiah s contribution to the world of Kannada dictionary science is huge. His works include socio-linguistic dictionaries encompassing Kannada phrases, idiomatic expressions, usages and history of dialects, which are a goldmine for linguists and others.
Kannada literature stalwart Ganjam Venkatasubbiah is no more
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Bengaluru, April 19 : Doyen of Kannada language and lexicographer, Ganjam Venkatasubbiah, popularly known as GV, passed away in the wee hours of Monday morning due to age- related ailments, a close family member said this here. GV was 107 year old and he was suffering from renal problems for the past few days and was admitted to a hospital for treatment. He was due for discharge on Monday but suddenly his condition worsened on Sunday night and he succumbed, family members said.
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Centenarian, Kannada writer, editor, lexicographer and critic Ganjam Venkatasubbiah passed away during the early hours of Monday.
The Kannada writer was 107-years-old.
Ganjam Venkatasubbiah was a recipient of the Kannada Sahitya Akademi Award, the Pampa Award.
Bangluru: Centenarian, Kannada writer, editor, lexicographer and critic Ganjam Venkatasubbiah passed away during the early hours of Monday (April 19) due to old age complications. The Kannada writer was 107-years-old.
Ganjam Venkatasubbiah was a recipient of the Kannada Sahitya Akademi Award, the Pampa Award and contributed significantly to the world of Kannada Lexicography.
Venkatasubbiah passed away in the early hours of Monday and dignitaries from various fields have condoled his death.
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Lexicographer G. Venkatasubbaiah reading 50th year celebrations sppliment of The Hindu Bengaluru edition at his house in Bengaluru
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Lexicographer G. Venkatasubbaiah, who passed away at 107, leaves behind an irreplaceable legacy
People of Karnataka called G. Venkatasubbaiah (GV), who passed away on Monday at 107, a “walking dictionary” and it was no cliché. Even at an advanced age, the lexicographer remained the final arbiter on Kannada words, their etymology, usage, and grammar.
GV, suffering from age-related illnesses, was admitted to a private hospital a week ago. His last rites were conducted with State honours on Monday.