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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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