Dr Theethira ( Mayanamada ) Rekha Vasanth

 Dr.Theethira ( Mayanamada ) Rekha Vasath is PHd Holder from kodagu and a Author of many books too

Date of Birth

02^nd April 1970, 

Family Details:

Father:    

 Sri. Mayanamada.A. Pemmaiah  

Mother

Smt. Mayanamada .P. Sumathy

Spouse 

Sri. Thithira .C. Vasantha      

Children

• T V Vidhu Uthappa
• T V Varna Machamma

Contact

Residential Address                     :      

 Dr. Rekha  M.P

#4, Kaveri, Vinayaka Road,

Javaregowda Layout, Bogadi,

Mysore, Karnataka -570026.

Office Address                 :       

Dr.M.P.Rekha

Associate Professor,  

 Department of Kannada,  

 Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous),

University Of Mysore, Mysore-570005,

Karnataka State, India

Mobile Number       :

 +91-9448504049

E-mail                   :       

vasantharekha6@gmail.com

Qualification:

• Graduation

  •       I Class with Distinction, 1991  

• Masters     

  • M A  Kannada Literature, I^st Class   Mangalore University, 1993
  • M Phil :       I^st Class with Distinction, Mangalore University   On Kodava Rangabhumi-1995

• PHd :      

  • University of Mysore, Under the guidance of Dr. H.S.Ramachandre Gowda on  Aadhunika Kodava Sahitya-2010

• SLET :      

  • Qualified – 1994

Carrer 

Profession :      

1. • Associate Professor Department of  Kannada,Yuvaraja’s College(Autonomous), University Of Mysore,  Mysore-570005.

Work Experience:

• 28 years of teaching experience (PG-3 years, UG-28 years)
  • From 22-06-1993 to 14-06-1998-full time temporary Lecturer
  • From 15-06-1998 to 14-06-2003-Permanent Lecturer with UGC scale
  • From 15-06-2003 to 14-06-2008-Assistant Professor
  • From 15-06-2008 to till date Associate Professor
• 28 years of Research experience
• Has delivered guest lecture to Mangalore University’s Kannada post-graduation students on the regional paper comprising of Kodava Culture, theatre, customs etc. from 2003-06

Special Academic Tasks:

1. Certified Research Guide of Hampi University, from 2018. Guiding two Research Scholors currently.
2. Participated in E-Learning module of JNU Delhi – 2017
3. Member of the ‘Best Book Selection Committee” of Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara for the year 2017.
4. Member of ‘Kanakashree’ Award Committee of Rashtreeya Santa Kavi Kanakadasa Study Centre, Government of Karnataka for the year 2017.
5. Member of the organising Committee of Prof. Aravinda Malagatti’s falicitation Function conducted on 10.08.2018 at the University of Mysore.
6. Advisory Committee member and subject expert of Kodava Tribal and Language Study Centre of Kodava Samaja, Bangalore (R) 2019.
7. Participated in online module of Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha, Bengaluru – 2016.
8. Worked as a subject expert for the Kodava certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma courses of Mangalore University 2012-13.
9. Editor of Degree text books of  Mangalore University for the year 2010-11, 2017-18.
10. Chairperson, second standard Kannada text book of Government of Karnataka, 2014-15.
11. Board of Studies member of Mangalore University 2017.
12. Betterment committee member, PG center Chikkalvar Kodagu 2014-15.
13. Member, Text book editorial committee of Kannada Sahitya Parishath, Bangalore-2017
14. Selected as a member of Board of studies of Folklore University of Haveri for the paper– study of Rural and Tribal women and children – 2012
15. Permitted guide ship for the Minor Research Project for the year 2012-13 of Folklore University, Haveri.
16. Board of Studies member of St.Philomina’s college, Mysore for the year 2020-23.
17. Board of Studies member of Yuvaraja’s College, Mysore from 2020.
18. Expert Committee member for Board of Studies of M.A in Kodava programme at Mangalore University for the year 2021-22.
19. Headed Team Kodagu, the winners of International Kodava Thakk Off competition -2021.
20. Composer of the documentary on Women Freedom Fighter, Kuthanda Parvathy Poovaiah, which bagged the first place in the competition conducted by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy on 2^nd October 2021.
21. Invited as a Subject Expert for the fellowship interview of Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy for the year 2021
22. Delivered a special lecture on the first Kodava writer Haradaasa Appacha kavi’s life and literature on the occasion of his 153^rd birth anniversary celebrated by Kodava Samaja, Mysore on 21^st September 2021.
23. Invited as a guest speaker for Kannada Rajyotsava organized by ‘V Sakhi’, group Bangalore at Centenary hall, Maharaja College, Mysore on 28^th November 2021.

Memberships:

1. Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy – 2005-08, 2014-18.
2. Kodava cultural chair, Mangalore University – 2014-18.
3. Daanachinthamani Attimabbe Prestigious Award selection committee of government of Karnataka 2014-15
4. Karnataka researchers Association (R) Bangalore
5. Ee Bhumi (R)
6. Kannada Sahitya Parishat (R)
7. Green Village Foundation (R)
8. Finnish Folklore Fellow’s network, Finland
9. Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha (R) Bangalore
10. ‘Loka’ cultural association (R)
11. And other local Associations

Research and Publications:

Author of following books:

1. Aadhunika Kodava SAhitya (Ph.D Thesis) published by Sinchu Multigraphs, Mysore – 2010 1^st Edition Kannada sahitya parishat – 20015 2^nd Edition ISBN no: 978-93-82446-25-4
2. Kodava Rangabhumi (Reference text for M.A Kannada students of Mangalore University) Published by Prasaranga, Mangalore University – 2006
3. KODAVA JANAPADA AATAGALU Published by Karnataka kodava sahitya Acadamy, Madikeri – 2013 (Research Project of kannada and culture Dept, Bangalore)
4. Kuthanda Parvathy Poovaiah published by Kannada Pusthaka Pradhikara, Bangalore, (A Biography under the project of kannada kattidavaru series) – 2012
5. Arikattu (A collections of Research articles) published by Kikkeri publications, Bangalore – 2010
6. Kalidasa, (A Biography) published by Loka Shikshana trust, Bangalore – 2008

Editions and Translations :

2. VACHANA (Editor and Translator)
   1. A Translation of 2500 Selected Vachanas from Kannada to Kodava published by Basava Samithi Bangalore – 2016 ISBN No:978-93-81457-28-3 Released by Honourable Prime Minister of India Sri Narendra Modi on 29^th April 2017. Vijhnan Bhavan Delhi 
3. SANTAKAVI KANAKADASA – (
   2. A Translation from Kannada to Kodava language) Published by Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara, Bangalore-2016 released by Honorable chief minister of Karnataka Sri Siddaramaiah
4. Koravanda Appaiah’s work Kodavara KulaachaaRaadhi Tatvojivini (1902) (A translation from Kodava to  Kannada) – published by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy – 2005
5. Kaveri Patha (Comprising 50 years History of Cauvery Education society ®)

Published research papers: (In Referred, Reputed Journals & Newspapers).

1. Published articles in Kannada Vishwa Kosha a publication of University of Mysore – 2009
2. An article on Dashakada Mahila Kadambarigalalli Pratirodhada Nelegalu in the book titled ‘Dashakada Mahila Sahityadalli prathirodhada Nelegalu’ published by Chintana Prakashana, Bangalore – 2011
3. An article on Kodava Budakattugala Kuritha Samshodhana Saadhyategalu in the book titled Samshodhaneya Shodhaneyalli published by Sahitya Parishath, Madikeri – 2011
4. An article on Yuvajananga published in the book Hombelaku of Jangama prakashana – 2011
5. An article on Kodagina Gawramma published in the book Mahila Sahitya of Women University, Bijapur – 2011
6. An article on Kodava Rangabhumiyalli Mahile published in the book RangaBhumiyalli Mahile of Karnataka Nataka Academy – 2011
7. An article on Kodagina Veera Mahileyaru in the book titled Karnatakada Veera Mahileyaru published by women university, Bijapur – 2011
8. An article on Mohanataranginiyalli Varnane in the book entitled Kanaka Chinthane published by Mangalore University – 2010
9. An article on Bharatisutara Kadambarigalalli Kodagina Ananyate in the book titled Bharatisutara Kadambarigalu Mattu Samajika Sandarbha published by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bangalore – 2010
10. An article on Kodava Prathibe Buttiyanda Devakiyamma  in the Literary Monthly Magazine Hosatu, Bangalore – 2010 
11. An article on Kodava Sahitya  in Kannada Sahitya parishat pathrike – 2009
12. An article on KODAVA AIN MANE  in viswavani Special issue – 2016
13. An article on  KALLAKERE MADEVI  in Taranga weekly Nov-2016
14. An article on NISHABUDADEDEGE DESINADIGE in Pustakaloka Nov-2007
15. An article on SAMBANDHA BESEYUVA SADAGARA in Vijaya Next – 2011
16. An article on ALLE KODAVARA NAADELA in Kannada prabha, vishwa kannada  sammelana Special issue, March – 2013
17. An article on KODAGU JILLEYA MAKKALA AATAGALU in Makkala Janapada Aatagalu, Karnataka Balavikasa Academy, Dharawad – 2013
18. An article on KODAGINA SAHITHYA PARAMPARE in Kaveri Siri of Sahithya Parishath, Bangalore- 2013
19. A Foreword to the Novel on VIDHI VILASA of Kuthanda Parvathy Poovaiah­ – 2014
20. An article on KODAVA BHASHEYA VISHISHTATEGALU in Kodava Siri – 2003
21. A Translation of the story of  Mandira Jaya Appanna BHIMARAJA RATHRI SILLU HODEYUVUDE in Lekakiyara Anuvaditha Kathegala Sanchaya -2015 
22. An article on ECHEGE KANDA MESTRU  in Vajramukhi, A felicitation volume of Dr. H S Ramachandre Gowda. – 2009
23. An article on KODAGINA ABHIMANI  in the felicitation volume of  Manjappa Shetty – 2009
24. An article on prof. M.D.Nanjunda in APRAMEYA, A felicitation volume of  M.D. Nanjunda – 2009
25. An article on SADHANEGE SANDA GOWRAVA in Spatika Prabhe, A felicitation volume of   K Byrappa – 2014
26. An article on KANNADA JAAGRATIGE HOSA AAYAMA NEEDIDA PRADHIKARA  in Kannada Abhivrudhi Pradhikara’s volume – 2014
27. An article on MAHILA SABALIKARANA in Gadinada Sanchari Special issue – 2008
28. An article on GADHEGALALLI PRATHIBIMBITAVAGIRUVA KODAVA SAMSKRUTHI  in Chanduka – 2006
29. An article on KODAVA BHASHE KODAGINA BHASHE in Pommale, Academy Edition – 2003
30. An article on KODAVA RANGA BHUMI  in Kittale Nadu – 2013
31. An article about on KADALLI – NADALLI – NANNA HADALLI – 2014
32. A poem on KANASU  in Kavya Sinchana – 2009
33. An article on KODAVA AINMANE  in Mysore Mitra – 2010
34. An article on AINMANE OF KODAVA’S in Star of Mysore – 2010
35. An article on PRATHAMA KODAVA BARAHAGARA HARADASA APPACHAKAVI ALLA, Dr. KORAVANDA APPAIAH  in Veeranadu – 2003
36. An article on FASHION HESARINALLI ANGANGA PRADARSHNA BEDA  in Shakthi – 2016

Good number of research oriented articles have been published in different  local level newspapers, magazines and periodicals etc in Kannada, Kodava and English language

Literary Activities:

Attended many numbers of National, State, University, District and Taluk level seminars as Resource person and presented papers (International/National/State Level Seminar) in the following Arena:

1. Presented a paper on Gadinada Kannadada Samasyegalu in an International Kannada Meet held at Belgaum – 2011
2. Recited a poem in the National level Tribal Poet Meet, organized by the Central Sahitya Academy, Delhi at Ravindra Bhavan, Delhi on 14.02.2019.
3. Delivered a lecture the life and achiever of Kanakadasa for optional English Students of College on 19.09.2018 certified Research Guide of Scholar.
4. Presented a paper in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Anthropology of the University of Mysore at Somani College on 14.08.2019 on the topic ‘Tribes of India’.
5. Presented a paper in a Seminar on the topic comparative literature of Kanakadasa and Appacha Kavi of Kodagu organized by Kanakadasa Adhyayana Kendra at I Grade College, Vijarpet, Kodagu, on 2^nd 2019.
6. Invited as a Chief Guest for the Annual day Celebration of First Grade College, Napoklu on 22.03.2019.
7. Presented a paper on CULTURAL SPECIALITIES OF SHORT STORIES IN KODAVA LANGUAGE  in National seminar organized by PG department of Malayalam & Research center University, Kerala -2016
8. Presented a paper on KODAVA MAHAKAVYAGALU in the National seminar organized by Bharathiya Vidhya Bhavan at ISKON  Bangalore – 2016
9. Presented paper on KODAVA BHASHE – VAISHISTYATHE in the National seminar organized at Indian Habitat center, Delhi – 2014
10. Presented paper on KODAVA KANNADA SAHITYA in the National seminar organized by Sahithya Parishath, Madikeri – 2015
11. Presented paper on KODAVA LITERATURE in the National level literature festival organized by Samanvai, Bangalore – 2014
12. Presented paper on MODREN KODAVA LITERATURE in the National level seminar Bhasha Rangoli organized by Karnataka Sangha, Delhi – 2014
13. Presented paper on KODAVA BHASHA SAMASSEGALU in the National level seminar organized by Karnataka Kodava Sahithya academy at Karnataka Sangha, Delhi – 2016
14. Presented a paper on Kodava Rangabhumi during the National level Seminar organised by Kendra Sahitya Academy, Delhi at Madikeri
15. Presented a paper on FOOD AND CULTURE Department of Anthropology at in National level seminar organized by Folk land International at University of Mysore. – 2011
16. Presented a paper on Kodagina Budakattugalu in a national level seminar held at Port Blair of Andaman’s and Nicobar Island – 2010
17. Presented a paper on Kodava Sahitya during the 74^th Akila Bharatha Sahitya Sammelana (National level) held at Udupi
18. Presented a paper in the National level seminar held at Madikeri organized by Hampi University on 1837 Amara Sullia HoraAta
19. Presented a paper on VACHANAGALALLI KRUSHI SAMSKRUTHI at in the state level seminar organized by Dasara committe in Mysore-2015
20. Delivered special speech on Tradition and Modernity during the state level cultural ambassador’s training camp organized jointly by Kannada culture, Bangalore and NSS wing of Mangalore University
21. Delivered special speech on Women and culture in the workshop of cultural camp held at Women University, Bijapur
22. Presented a paper on Kodava Budakattugala Samshodhana Sadhyategalu in a state level seminar organized by Kannada Sahitya Parishath Bangalore at Madikeri
23. Presented a paper on Cultural Indentity in Bharatisuta’s writings during the state level seminar organized by Sahitya Academy Bangalore at Madikeri
24. Presented a paper in the state level seminar on Poornachandra Thejasvi Smruthi Chintane organized by IKS, University of Mysore
25. Presented a paper on Women-Nature-Culture in the state level NSS camp held at Rangayana, Mysore
26. Presented a paper on Gadinada Kannada in the state level seminar organized by Kannada and culture department Bangalore at Kasaragodu on 7^th Feb, 2010
27. Presented a paper in the State level seminar organized by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy on Kodava Bhashe –Kodagina Bhashe held at Mysore
28. Presented a paper on I.M.Muthannanavara Natakagalu  in the state level seminar organized by FMC College Madikeri
29. Presented a paper on the 1^st Kodava writer Koravanda Appaiahnavara Sahitya during the state level seminar organized by Sahitya Parishath, at Virajpet 
30. Presented a paper on Kanakadasara Sahitya  in the seminar organized by Kanaka Peetha of Mangalore University at Coorg Public School, Gonikoppal
31. Presented a paper on Kodava Samskruthiyalli Kaveri  during the seminar organized by Kodava Peetha of Mangalore University at Government First grade college, Madikeri
32. Presented a paper on Nadikeriyanda Chinnappa navara Pattole Palame during the seminar organized by Karnataka Janapada Yakshagana Academy, Bangalore at Virajpet
33. Given special talk on Adalita Bhasheyagi  Kannada during the workshops conducted by District administration, Kodagu for non Kannada officers
34. Given special talk on Women and Empowerment at Madikeri on 8^th March, 2010, organized by District woman and Child Welfare Society
35. Participated in an International webinar on “TRENDS AND ETHICAL CONCERNS IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND METHODS” organized by Rani Chenamma University, Belagavi on 10th July 2020
36. Participated as a team leader in an International Webinar on “GLOBAL KODAVA THAKK OFF” organized by MHO, United States of America on 26 June 2021
37. Participated in a national level webinar on “ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS” organized by Cauvery College Gonikoppal on 14th August 2020
38. Participated in a national level Webinar on “PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS DURING COVID-19” at Sri K Puttaswamy First Grade College Mysore on 5th August 2020
39. Attended a national level webinar on “TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP IN WESTERN CULTURE” organized by Sri K Puttaswamy First Grade College Mysore on 25^th July 2020
40. Attended a national level webinar on “GLOBALIZATION THAT INDIA CONFRONTED IN 15^th CENTURY AND THE RESULTANT TREMORS IN LITERATURE” organized by Sri Mahaveera First Grade College, Moodbidri on 20th July 2020

Presented papers in number of  District and Taluk level literary meets. 

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:

1. UGC Minor Research project Completed on Kodava’s Ainmane (Kiship House) with the grant of Rs. 1,10,000/- (One Lakh Ten Thousand) by UGC – 2010
2. Completed a Research project on Kodava Janapada AATAGALU with the grant of Rs.1,00,000/- (One Lakh) – 2011
3. Completed a research project on Kodagu Jilleya Makkala Aatagalu of Balavikasa Academy, Dharwad – 2011
4. Completed a project to write a book about the unique Kodava writer Kuthanda Parvathy Poovaiah by Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara, Bangalore in Kannada Kattidavaru series – 2011
5. Undertaken a Research project on KARNATAKA GRAMA CHARITHRE KOSHA (KODAGU DISTRICT) of Folklore University, Haveri (ongoing project)
6. Participation in Discussions:
7. Participated in a National level literary discussion organized by Rashtreeya Santha Kavi Kanakadasa Adhyayana Kendra, Bangalore on 25.10.2018.
8. Presented a paper in a Seminar on the topic comparative literature of Kanakadasa and Appacha Kavi of Kodagu organized by Kanakadasa Adhyayana Kendra at First Grade College, Vijarpet, Kodagu.
9. Participated as a delegate in conversation with Dr. Sudha Murthy on 02.04.2019 in the State level Women’s Literary meet organized by  Kannada Sahithya Parishath at Chikkamagalur
10. Presented a paper on “Opportunities for Kannada Books in Print Media with a special reference to Kodagu” in the discussion organized by Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara on 21.11.2017 at Theological College, Mangalore.
11. Participated in a discussion conducted by Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara on Desi Kannada Loka on 06.02.2018.
12. Actively participated in National level symposium on Bhasha Sawharadhate organized by Kannada and culture department at Bangalore
13. Participated as a Resource person in a special Kodava program with regard to Kodava culture and language, held at Delhi
14. Active participation in the state level and regional level discussions organized by Madikeri Aakashavani
15. Active participation in the discussion organized by Karnataka Samshodhakara Okkuta regarding classical language – Kannada at Anjuman College, Bhatkal and Mysore University Kannada study centre
16. Participated in a discussion regarding undertaking of projects in literary aspects at IGNCA, Bangalore
17. Presented a critical view on Mohana Tharangini in a documentary covered by Government of Karnataka regarding Kanakadasa.

PARTICIPATION IN AIR & D.D PROGRAMMS:                                                                                                              

• Delivered a Speech on “SPECIALTIES IN THE COSTUME OF KODAVA CULTURE”, which was broadcasted all over the state by Prasar Bharathi, Bangalore on 21^st June 2021
• Participated as a Resourse person of D.D. Chandana Live Program on the topic “The writings of Kanakadasa from a Women’s Perspective” on 10.11.2017.
• Participated as a resource person in nearly more than 30 programs (state level and District level) conducted by Akashavani Madikeri
• Participated as a resource person, and invited as a guest for ‘BELAGU’ Programme of DD Chandana at Bangalore

HOBBIES:

• Involvement in pro-literary activities, Reading, Literary works, Translation in Kodava, Kannada and English languages, taking up Research and Review of Kodava culture and Literature
• Active participation in seminars and workshops and social activities

Special area of Interest:

• Feminist literature in particular; Kodava, Kannada Literature, Theatre and Folklore
• Translation

Awards/Honours:

1. Honored by Coorg Education Fund for the Outstanding Services in the field of Education on 10^th October 2020.
2. “Nation Builder” award on the occasion of Teacher’s Day by Rotary Misty Hills, Madikeri on 05.09.2017.
3. Honored by Kodava Writers Forum (R) for the Contribution to Kodava Literature on 30.12.2017.
4. Honored by Cauvery Education Society (R) for the contribution to Kodava and Kannada Literature on 03.02.2018.
5. MANDIRA JAYA APPANNA EnDowment Award for excellent contribution to the literature by Sahithya Sangha Channapatna – 2016
6. Karnataka Nataka Academy honor – 2010
7. V Karanta Navaratri Rangotsava Rangasanmaana by Rangayana, Mysore – 2011
8. District Kannada Rajyotsava Award – 2011
9. Kodagina Gowramma EnDowment Award by Kannada Sahitya Parishath – 2008
10. Honored by KARNATAKA KODAVA SAHITYA ACADEMY with a cash of Rs.10,000/- – 2010
11. Honored by Kodava Samaja Bangalore – 2010
12. Varshada Vyakthi -2011. honor by Iggutappa Kodava Sangha, Gonikoppal
13. Honored as one among the Leading Writers of Kodagu by the Karnataka Sahitya Parishath along with a citation
14. Honored by Hosatu monthly magazine group as the best women writer of the year 2010-11
15. Honored by ladies club, Kutta
16. Honored by Karnataka Sangha Virajpet- 2014