Ponjanda S. Appaiah
| Ponjanda S. Appaiah | |
|---|---|
| Born | Virajpet taluk |
| Occupation | Educationist, Author |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Kodava-English dictionary, Kodagu History (since 1600) |
Ponjanda S. Appaiah is an Indian scholar and educationist.
Early life
Ponjanda Appaiah comes from Kodagu and is known for his work in Bangalore.
Career
Appaiah was a professor who taught sociology.[1] He has also been the chairman of Sree Cauvery School in the city of Bangalore.[2]
Important Works
His works include a Kodava-English dictionary, a book on the history of Kodagu prior to 1600 AD and a book on the customs of the Kodavas.[3][4]In addition to his academic works, he has written a traditional poem in honour of Field Marshal Cariappa. He specialises in matters pertaining to the Kodavas, the natives of Kodagu, their language, culture and history, and has written a number of books on related topics.[5]He is also an expert on Kodava folklore.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Deepika, K. C. (27 June 2012). "Nucleus of cultural conservation". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ "Sree Cauvery School Administration". Sree Cauvery School. mindworks. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ "Book by Prof P S Appaiah". Kodava English Dictionary. Facebook. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ "Emphasis on values". The Hindu. 14 October 2005. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ "Kodava meet". Star of Mysore. OurKarnataka.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ Correspondent, Staff (4 March 2012). "Preserve Kodava culture". The Hindu, Mysore. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ Soofi, Mayank Austen (25 November 2011). "Going the Parsi way". Live Mint. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
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