Mon Apr 07 13:29:34 UTC 2025: ## New English Grammar Book Launched in Vijayapura, Emphasizing Importance of Language Skills
**Vijayapura, Karnataka, April 7, 2025** – A new English grammar textbook, “Practical Handbook for English Grammar and Usage,” was launched Sunday in Vijayapura, Karnataka. The book, authored by English lecturer C.S. Pujari and published by Chanakya Prakashana, aims to improve English language skills, particularly for students preparing for competitive examinations.
The launch event featured prominent speakers who highlighted the growing importance of English proficiency in today’s globalized world. Sangamesh Babaleshwar, chairman of Karnataka Bal Vikas Academy, stressed the crucial role of effective communication and vocabulary in professional success. He emphasized that strong English skills are essential not only for competitive exams but also for everyday interactions.
Professor Basavaraj Donur, chairman of the Department of English at Karnataka Central University, Kalaburagi, further underscored the enduring significance of English as a global language, noting its necessity for accessing and analyzing knowledge from diverse sources. He praised the book’s bilingual approach, designed to be accessible to students from rural backgrounds, and its inclusion of self-assessment exercises.
The author, C.S. Pujari, detailed the efforts involved in creating the textbook and explained the rationale behind its bilingual format. N.M. Biradar, head of Chanakya Career Academy, added that a solid grasp of English grammar is increasingly vital for those pursuing competitive exams. The event also included addresses by the Principal of Government Boys PU College, B.B. Ganganahalli, and was attended by numerous students and faculty.
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