Padigaru Venkataramana Acharya (Kannada: ಪಾಡಿಗಾರು ವೆಂಕಟರಮಣ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ; 15 February 1915 - 4 April 1992), popularly known as Pavem (ಪಾವೆಂ) or by his pen name Langulacharya (ಲಾಂಗೂಲಾಚಾರ್ಯ), was a noted Kannada scribe, journalist, writer and poet. He is also known for his work in Tulu language. He is widely regarded as one of Kannada’s best journalists and editors of all time. He is the first among Kannada journalists to be decorated with the prestigious B.D. Goenka award for journalism in 1992.For his contributions to Kannada literature and journalism, the Government of Karnataka decorated him with Rajyotsava Prashasti in 1989. He was instrumental in conceptualizing Kannada’s popular monthly digest format magazine, Kasturi. He was also the founder editor of the magazine and chaired the editor’s position for 18 years from 1956-1975. He is also a recipient of Karnataka Sahitya Academy Honorary (Gaurava) award and Karnataka Saahitya Academy’s Diamond Jubilee Medal of Honour (Vajramahotsava Padaka). Wikipedia
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