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Dr. ARAVIND MALAGATTIDr. Aravind Malagatti is a well-known name in Kannada literature. He has realize this name by his contribution to the field of critical writing, research and creative writing. He has given more than forty competent deeds to Kannada literature in varied forms like metrical composition, prose, essays, criticism and folklore guinea pig. Karnataka government has bestowed the prestigious Ambedkar Fellowship awarding to him considering his corpus of writing. His regimen Brahamana being the first Dalit autobiography in Kannada has got the Karnataka Sahitya academy Award. obscure from these, the Honorary Award of Karnataka Sahitya academy was conferred on him for his total contribution to Kannada literature. It is highly creditable in spite of all these credentials, Dr. Malagatti maintains simple city. The social aspects of Dalits are his subject of concern. In profounder of Kannada Dalit literature. Dr. Malagatti catches the attention of people as an orator and makes them think over issues. His writing are equally sharp. He has founded a number of Dalit organizations and has taken officious role in Dalit movement. At present Dr. Malagatti is serving as professor of Kannada in the Kuvempu play of Kannada Studies, Mysore University. He has also served as the Director of the be and as the Director of Prasaranga, the publication wing of Mysore University, prior to this. He is also serving as the Hon. Director of Jayalakshmi Vilas Palace Museum, Mysore University. CURRICULUM VITAT lean Aravind MalagattiM early(a)s Name BasavvaFathers Name YallappaProfession Professor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies Mysore University, MysoreDate of Birth 01.05.1956Place of Birth Muddebihal, Bijapur District, KarnatakaMarriage With Dharani Devi. Deputy Superintendent of Police Karnataka State Police Service-in 1992Childern Two sons 1. Daksha 2. YakshaEducation Pre University and Graduation-From 1973 to 1978 M G V C Colleage, MuddebhihalPost Gradua tion-M.A. form Karnataka University Dharwad From 1978 to 1980 with a first class. Ph.D in 1985-gold medal for the Thesis from Karnataka University Dharwad.Experience . Editorial Committee member of Vidyarthi Bharathi-Jounal 1981-KarnatakaUniversity Dharwad. Editor of Sahitya Sagathi-a literary magazine from 1988 1995. Member of the Editorial Committee of Folklore News garner formMangalore University Campus.Teaching Experience Research Experience from 30.09.1980 to 30.10.1983, Under U G C Fellowship As a lecture-From 30.10.1983 to 31.08.1987, government activity College, Mangalore. Experience as a Rader-From 07.07.1987 to 03.04.1994 Mangalore University. Professor-from 04.04.1994, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada studies, Mysore University, Manasagongotri, Mysore. Administration / Membership of Academic BodiesArts Faculty Dean 2000 to 2001, 2004 to 2006 Univesity of MysoreAcademic council MemberUnivesity of MysoreBOS, BOE, BOA Memberfor various UniversityChairman of Kannada division Mangalore University Form 02.11.1992 to 03.04.1994.Director, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, from- 03.01.2000 to 01.01.2001 and from 15.04.2004 to 01.06.2006.Hon. Director Mysore University, Jayalakshmi Vilas palace Museum from 27.10.2007Dirctor, Prasaranga, Manasagangotri, Mysore 1995 to 2000 University of MysoreMembership of Government Committees and InstitutionMember of Wholesales Book Purchase Committee, Government of Karnataka, Kannada and Culture Department 1991 to 1993Member of the Publication Committee of Popular Book Series of the Government of Karnataka, Kannada Culture Department 1991 to 1993.Member of Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara of the Government of Karnataka-from 1991 to 1995.Text book Committee member for the Pre University progress, Bangalore, 1995-1996.Film Pre-Review and Selection Committee member for Bangalore Doordarshan Kendra from 1997 to 2000.Member of Karnataka Sahitya Academy, of the Government of Karnataka from 1998 to 2000.Member of Executive commit tee Kannada Sahity Parishat Bangalore From 1998 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2003.Member of Chayan Parishat, Saraswati Samman, Bhirla foundation-Delhi from 2003 to 2006. Published Works of Dr. Aravinda MalagattiI. Poetry 1. When the dumb opens his brim (Mookanige Baayi Bandaaga. 1982)2. Balck Poetry (Kappu Kavya. 1985)3.The Third Eye (Mooraneya Kannu, 1996)4. Rhythm Re-Rhythm (Naada Nianaada, 1999)5. Aneel Aradhana (Composite Poetry-2002)6. Silicon City and the Cuckoo (Silicon City Mattu Kogile, 2003)7. The Untouchable Ascends to Heaven (Chandaal Swargaarohanam, 2003)8. Selected Poems of Aravind Malagatti (Aravinda Malagattiyavara Ayda Kavithegalu, 2004)9. Kavyakumkume (Selected Poems of Aravinda Malagatti 2009)10. The Dark Cosmos (Selected Poems of Aravinda Malagatti 2009 Translated in English by Dr. C. Naganna11. Towards the universe (Vishwatomukha, 2010)12. Flower is too heavy (Huvu Balubhara 2010)II. Short Stories 1. Unending Stories (Mugiyada Kategalu, 2000)III. Novel 1. The De ath Ceremony (Karya 1988)IV. Drama1. The Ablution (Masthakaabhisheka, 1983)2. The Inner Salt of the Ocean (Samudradolagana Uppu, 1999)V. Criticism, Literary and hearty Thought 1. Dalit Millennium and Kannada Literature (Dalitha Yuga Mattu Kannada Sahithya, 1999) 2. Dalit Consciousness Literature, society and Culture (Dalita Prange Sahithya, Samaaja Mattu Samskuthi, 2003) 3. Cultural mutiny (Samskuthika Dange, 2004)4. Fire and Moonlight (Benki Beldingalu 2006) 5. Sahitya Saakshi (A Collection of Critical Essays 2009) 6. Selected writings of Aravind Malagatti (Translated works 2011)Ed. Prof D.A.ShankarVI. Autobiography Government Brahmana. 1994 (Translated to English-Pub. OrientalLongman)VII. Reasearch in Folklore and other works 1. Anipeeni (Anipeeni-Janapada Samshodhane, 1983)2. take in of Floklore (Jaanapada Vyasanga, 1985)3. Search for Floklore (Jaanapada Shobha, 1990)4. Thuluvara Aati Kalenja (Thuluvara Aati Kalenja-Janapada Samshodane, 1993)5. Folk Games (Janapada Aatagalu , 1993)6. Thalikote Dyamavva (Thalikote Dyamavva-Vayaskara Shikshanada Kruthi 1995)VIII. Research 1. Devil Worship (Bhootaradhane, 1991)2. Theoretical Study of Dalit Literary Movement (Dalita Sahithya Chalvaliy thatvika Chinthane, 1991)3. Myth, Folklore and Nativism (Purana Jaanapada mattu Deshivaada, 1998) 4. Folk Games (Janapada Aatagalu, Ph.D. Thesis-1985)5. Folk Journey (Janapada Abhiyana-2005)IX. Studies and Reflections 1. An Introduction to Dalit Literature (Dalitha Sahithya Praveshike, 1996)2. How Progressive is Intercaste-Marriage ? (Antharjaathiy Vivaaha yeshtu pragathipar ? 1996)3. Puna Pact and whither Should Dalits go (Poonapyakt Mattu Dalitarettha Sagabeku ? 1998)X. Editing 1. Conference (Co-Editor) (Samaavesh-Saha Sampaadane, 1983)2. Four Dalitist Novels (Nalku Daliteeya Kadambariglu-Ed. 1990)3. Ideology of Ambedkar (Ambedkar Vichaara DHare-Ed. 1991)4. Koraga partnership A Study (Co-Author) (Koraga Janaanga Ondu Adhyayana, 1991) 5. Ambedkar-Ism and Counter-Ism (Ambedk ar Vaada Samvaada-Ed. 1992)6. From Grazing Ground to Gangotri (Goomaaladinda Gangotrige, 1993)7.Foundation and background of Dalit Literature (Dalitha Sahighya nele-hinnele-Ed.1997)8. Book industry inKannada (Kannada Granthodyama, 1997)9. Folk Theoretical Consciousness and nativism (Jaanapada saiddhanthika Prangne Mattu Desivaada, 1998)10. Principles of Folklore (Jaanapada Thathvaglu, 1999)11. Criticism on Dalit Novels (Kadambarigala Vimarshe-Ed. 2000)12. Male Mahadeshwara (Male Mahadeshwara, 2001)13. Sweetness and Bitterness (Co-editing) (Bevu Bella, 2001)14. Dalit Approach (Criticism) (Dalitha Maarga, 2002)15. Aneela Aradhana (Composite Poetry, 2002)16. What Gandhi says about Ambedkar (Pub. Prasranga Myore University 2000)XI. Editor of Encyclopedias and Works of Similar nature 1. Kannada Encyclopedia-Volume 14. Chief Editor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2005 1. C.D. S of Kannada Encyclopedia-14 volumes, Chief Editor Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Stud ies- Mysore University-year 2006 1. Kannada Vishaya Vishwa Kosh Karnataka (Revised)-Chief Editor- Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2005 1. Kannada Vishaya Vishwa Kosh FolkloreChief Editor- Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2006 1. Kannada Vishaya Vishwa Kosha-Zoology. Chief Editor, Institute of Kannada Studies-Mysore University year 2006 1. Epigraphia Karnatica-(Volume 12) Chief Editor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2006 1. Kuvempu Kriti Vimarshe, Chief Editor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2006XII. Journalistic Work Sahitya Sangagti, (Perodical) 1988-1995 (Editor) Vidyarthi Bharati- Quarterly, Karnataka University Journal, member of the Editorial calling card -1981-1983.Karnataka Folklore News letter member of the Editorial Board, Mangalore- 1988-1991.Vishwa Sampada-Monthly, Mysore University Journal, member of the Editorial Board-1999-2000Prabuddha Karnataka, Qu arterly Mysore University Journal -Chairman of the Editorial Board 1995, 2000. Manavika Karnataka, Quarterly Mysore University JournalChairman of the Editorial Board 2008 OnwardsXIII. Awards & Prizes Gold medal for the Ph.D thesis 1985 Karnataka UniversityDharwadDevaraj Bhaddur Award 1982Recipient Karnataka Government BangaloreNarashimhaia Award 1996 Kannada Sahithya Parishat- Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship Award 1996 Bharatiya Dalit Sahithya Academy DelhiKarnataka Sahitya Academy Award 1996for the Autobiography titled Government BrahmanaBangalore Karnataka Sahitya Academy Fellowship Award 2002(for Total Contribution to Kannada Literature)Bangalore Ambedkar Award 2005Govt. Karnataka,Bangalore XIV. Awareds Conferred but not AcceptedShiksha Rattan Puraskar-2007India International Friendship Society. New Delhi-110001Rashtriya Gaurav Award 2009India International Friendship Society. New Delhi-110001Best Citizens of India 2009International publishing House New Delhi-110001Twenty Te n National Academy Awardfor Literature Academy of Bengali Poetry Kolkata 700054XV. Works on Aravind Malagattis Wittings1. Critical Responses to Karya (Ed.) Sabiha Bhumigowad-19892. Dalitagna (Dalit Scholar Par Excellance)A seminar was conducted on the literature ofDr.Aravinda Malagatti in 1998(Ed) Dr. Arjuna Golasangi 20003. Aravind Malagatti Avara Kavyanusandhana (Critical Essay on Aravinda Malagatti poetry ) Dr. Dushala Bargur 20054. Prof. Aravind Malagattiyavara Marga-Sahitya Dr. K. Deshava Sharma 20065. Prof. Aravind Malagattiyavara Sahithya Mattu Chinthanne-(Ph.D. Thesis work)Dr. N.S. Shankare Gowda 20056. Novu Hetta Preethi A critical essay on Government Brahmana(Ed) Dr. Appagere D. Somashekara andDr. Malligahalli Narendrakumar 20037. Sharadey Kunisidha Kavi Prof. Arvind Malagatti Dr. H.S.K. Chethana Book House, Mysore 20078. Pagadiya Kowdiyali Deepagalu Belagi A Collection of Research articles 2009 By Dr. S.D. Shashikala9. Kavya Manthana A Criticism Articles on Aranind Malagatti Poems 200910. Vada Vagvada Samvada 2009 A Collection of InterviewsEd- by Dr.Bislehalli Prabhu11. Malagatti Mathu Mathana 2010A Collection of InterviewsBy G.S. Bhat12. Depiction of poor in the Wores of Aravind Malagatti 2008 By Vijayakumar, C.E.M.Phil Thesis, Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai13. Two versions of dalit growing up A Comparative study of Vasanth Moons Growing up untouchable in India and Aravind MalagattiGovernment Bhahmanaby Banshelkar Yashpal Murhari M.Phil Thesis, Pandicherry University 2008XVI. OTHER INFORMATION 1. Presided jIlla Kannada Sahitya Sammelan-Bijapur in the year 2006-(The literary meet was held for dickens days on 25th and 26th November 2006) 2. Prsided Dasara Kavigoshti-on 08.10.2005 at Jaganmohan Palace Mysore. 1. Participated in national seminar on history of folklore studies in India-held on 23-25 October 1998 in Manasagangotri, Mysore 1. Participated in other national seminars and presided many seminars and workshops in kannada. 1. Brought forth more than 200 seminar papers and research articles 1. NAVIKA Frist Kannada Summit-2010 (Pasadena Convention Center) Los Angleles, CaliforniaResidence AddressDr. Aravind Malagatti MIG 29, Gangotri Layour1st Main, SaraswathipurmMysore-9Ph. No. Res. 0821-2516927Mobile 9448342469Office 0821- 2419787