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A thinker rooted in India’s spirit

Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa

• Wrote over 25 novels, to name some.
-Vamshavriksha, Daatu, Parva
• His novels are translated into many Indian
and foreign languages.
• He received, the Padma Bhushan, the
third-highest civilian award, in 2023.

Zubeen Garg was a topics on several occasions.
renowned singer who made His works will continue to guide
his mark across the country. the thinking of the younger
He had a deep connection with generation. Translations of
Assamese culture. Zubeen Garg many of his Kannada works are
will always remain etched in also available. He taught us how
our memories, and his music important it is to be proud of
will continue to captivate our roots and culture. I pay my
generations to come. heartfelt tribute to S.L. Bhyrappa
Zubeen Garg, Asil ji and urge the youth to read his
Ahomor Hamoskritir, Ujjol oeuvre.
Ratno... My dear countrymen, in
Janotar Hridayot, Teyo the coming days, festivals and
Haday Jiyay, Thakibo. joys are coming up, one after
[Translation: Zubeen was the another. We do a lot of shopping
Kohinoor (the brightest gem) of on every occasion. And this time,
Assamese culture. Though he is a 'GST Bachat Utsav' is also going
physically gone from our midst, on.
he will remain forever in our Friends, You can make your
hearts] festivals even more special by
Friends, A few days ago, taking a resolve. If we decide to
our country also lost the great celebrate this festival only with
thinker and philosopher, S. L. Swadeshi products, you will
Bhyrappa. I had personal contact see the joy of our celebrations
with Bhyrappa, and we had in- rise manifold. Make 'Vocal for
depth conversations on various Local' your shopping mantra.

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