Mysuru, March 17 -- The Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore (UoM), had organised an "In Memoriam" function for Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri on the eve of his fiftieth death anniversary at B. M. Shri auditorium, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS), Manasagangothri, here on Mar. 14.

Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri (1904 - 1974), a polyglot continued his research work till the last day of his life without any expectation of honours or awards. He taught Indian and Karnataka History to M.A. (Kannada) and M. A. (History) students for 35 years. He was appointed UGC Emeritus Professor from 1960-63.

Releasing Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri's biography titled "A Life in History," authored by his son Prof. S. Naganath, UoM Vice-Ch...