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

  1. ↑ Deepika, K. C. (27 June 2012). "Nucleus of cultural conservation". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sree Cauvery School Administration". Sree Cauvery School. mindworks. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  3. ↑ "Book by Prof P S Appaiah". Kodava English Dictionary. Facebook. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "Emphasis on values". The Hindu. 14 October 2005. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "Kodava meet". Star of Mysore. OurKarnataka.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  6. ↑ Correspondent, Staff (4 March 2012). "Preserve Kodava culture". The Hindu, Mysore. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  7. ↑ Soofi, Mayank Austen (25 November 2011). "Going the Parsi way". Live Mint. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
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