Celebrating National Reading Day 2025: Honoring the Legacy of P.N. Panicker

Today, June 19, we commemorate National Reading Day, a tribute to the enduring legacy of Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, revered as the "Father of India's Library Movement." His unwavering commitment to literacy and education transformed Kerala into a beacon of reading culture, inspiring generations across the nation.

In 1945, Panicker established the Kerala Granthasala Sangham, initiating a grassroots library movement that expanded from 47 rural libraries to over 6,000 by 1956. His visionary efforts earned international acclaim, culminating in the UNESCO Krupsakaya Award in 1975. To further his mission, he founded the Kerala Association for Non-Formal Education and Development (KANFED), instrumental in achieving Kerala's remarkable literacy rate. 

As a librarian, I invite everyone to embrace the spirit of this day:

• Read and Reflect: Dedicate time to reading a book that inspires or challenges you.

• Share the Joy: Discuss your favorite reads with friends and family, fostering a community of readers.

• Support Libraries: Visit your local library, participate in reading programs, or consider donating books to promote literacy.

Let us honor P.N. Panicker's legacy by nurturing a culture of reading, recognizing its power to enlighten minds and transform lives.

Happy National Reading Day!

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ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ!

 ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ!

ಈ ವಾಕ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ "📢 ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ!" ಎಂಬುದರ ಅರ್ಥ:

• 📢: ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆಯುವ ಸೂಚನೆ, ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗೆ, "ಶ್ರದ್ಧೆ ನೀಡಿ!" ಅಥವಾ "ಸುದ್ದಿ!" ಎಂಬ ಅರ್ಥದಲ್ಲಿ.

• ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ: ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ದೀರ್ಘ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ.

• ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ: ಅಹಂಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂತೋಷದಿಂದ ತುಂಬಿದ ಸಮಯ.

ಇದು, ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವು ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಗುರುತಿಸಲ್ಪಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಸಾಧನೆ ಅಥವಾ ಘಟನೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ, ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವಂತಹ ಕ್ಷಣವನ್ನು ಸೂಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ, ಬಾನು ಮುಷ್ತಾಕ್ ಅವರ 'ಹಾರ್ಟ್ ಲ್ಯಾಂಪ್' ಎಂಬ ಕಥಾ ಸಂಕಲನವು 2025 ರ ಇಂಟರ್‌ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಬೂಕರ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಗೆದ್ದಿದೆ. ಇದು ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಮೊದಲ ಕೃತಿಗೆ ಈ ಗೌರವ ದೊರಕಿದ್ದು, ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಸಾಧನೆಯಾಗಿದೆ .

ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಸಾಧನೆಗಳು ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸೌಂದರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಜಾಗತಿಕ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತವೆ.

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E-Quiz on Cyber Awareness as part of our Christ Social Responsibility initiative from 13th – 19th November 2024.

 Greetings from Christ College of Science and Management…

This International Fraud Awareness Week, the Department of Management and Department of Library and Information Center, in collaboration with IIC and IQAC, presents an E-Quiz on Cyber Awareness as part of our Christ Social Responsibility initiative from 13th – 19th November 2024. 

Dive into an engaging, informative, and interactive experience to boost your knowledge about online safety, fraud prevention, and cyber ethics!

Challenge yourself and learn essential skills to protect yourself and others in our increasingly digital world. Let's build a safer cyber community together—your knowledge is your best defense!

Note : Pre-Register in NDLI profile for certificates

The Bookworms - A Reading Society for Passionate Readers

 Dear Christites,  

The Department of Arts and the Library Information Centre, in association with IQAC, proudly present the launch of The Bookworms - A Reading Society for Passionate Readers.

Join us as we open the first chapter on:  

📅 7th November, 2024  

🕒 10:00 am  

📍 Outside the Library

Let’s read together, let’s grow together! ✨

National Librarians Day

 

National Librarians Day is celebrated on August 12th in India to honor the birth anniversary of Padmashri Dr. S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972), who is widely regarded as the “Father of Library Science” in India12. Dr. Ranganathan’s contributions to the field of library science, including his formulation of the Five Laws of Library Science, have had a profound impact on how libraries are managed and utilized.

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