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Prakruthi N. Banwasi | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1970 Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | National Law School of India University (B.A., LL.B. Hons) |
| Occupation(s) | Educationist, Author, Journalist, Social Activist |
Prakruthi N. Banwasi (born 12 December 1970) is an Indian educationist, author, journalist, rider and social activist. His work includes spoken English education, subtitling for Kannada-language films, long-distance motorcycle riding and involvement in civic policing initiatives in Bangalore.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Banwasi was born in Karnataka, India. He speaks Kannada, Hindi, Tamil and English and has a working knowledge of Telugu and Urdu. He completed his B.A., LL.B. (Hons) degree from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU).
Career
[edit]Teaching
[edit]Banwasi founded Express English Classes on 13 July 1994, a spoken English training institution in Karnataka. He has taught at institutions including the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), National Law Institute University (Bhopal), Manipal University (Bangalore), Alliance University, and Dayananda Sagar University. He has also conducted Kannada-to-English language sessions on television and provided training to personnel from the Indian Army, Regional Passport Office, South Western Railways, Karnataka State Police, Immigration services, Central Armed Reserve Forces and Dial 100 staff.[3][4][2]
Author and Publisher
[edit]Banwasi co-authored the biography of Kannada film actor Dr. Rajkumar, titled The Person Behind the Personality, with Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar. The book was published in both English and Kannada and focuses on the personal and professional life of Dr. Rajkumar.[5][6][7]
He is currently working on the biography of Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar, in collaboration with Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar. The book has been in development for over three years and aims to cover his life.[8]
He has also authored:
- Marginalia (1994) [1]
- Banwasiya Bashaloka – Beginner’s to Best English[9]
- The Brats of Kalasapura (co-authored with Yogita Madhu)
Journalism
[edit]Banwasi began his journalism career with Bangalore High Society magazine as Sub-Editor. He later worked as a Special Correspondent for the Deccan Herald and as a copy editor for the Offspring section of The Times of India. He has published over 500 articles on a range of topics.
Adventure Riding
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Banwasi holds multiple long-distance riding records:[2]
- Rode from Mumbai to Bangalore (1023 km) in 11 hours 46 minutes.[10][11]
- Completed the Karnataka Trail (3181.2 km covering all 28 districts) in 49 hours.[12]
- Along with Yogita Madhu, completed the South India Trail (5133 km across 33 cities in 11 days), promoting the message "Safety First, Adventure Next", listed in the Limca Book of Records in 2008.[13][14][15]
- Completed the India Trail from Bangalore to Ranchi (2600 km) in 3 days and 3 hours.
Subtitling and Media Work
[edit]Banwasi has provided English subtitles for several Kannada films, including:
Civic engagement
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As a Special Police Officer, Banwasi participated in operations targeting street harassment in Bangalore.[16] He served as the convener for South Bangalore in the Community Policing initiative and contributed to the Hello Neighbor project led by Commissioner Bhaskar Rao. [17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Prabhakar, T.L. (3 September 2000). "For him, variety adds spice to life". The Hindu. Bangalore. p. 2.
- ^ a b c Mendonca, Allen J. (7 October 2001). "Life is one adventure for this daredevil". The Sunday Times of India. Bangalore.
- ^ a b John, Mebin (25 January 2017). "Bengaluru policemen take classes in 'propah' English, etiquette". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Yadav, Umesh (19 December 2016). "Now, Police control room catches up with English language". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Puneeth's book on Raj released". Deccan Herald. 3 June 2012.
- ^ "'Working on his father's book was cathartic for Puneeth Rajkumar'". The Hindu. 31 October 2021.
- ^ "[Translated: Profile of Prakruthi N. Banwasi]". Nimmellara Maanasa (in Kannada). 21 August 2012.
Multi-page profile of Banwasi's work in education, biography writing, and cinema subtitling
- ^ "Postcards, app, biography mark Puneeth Rajkumar's 50th Birth Anniversary". Times of India. 19 March 2025.
- ^ "[Translated: English book launched in joint effort]". Prajavani (in Kannada). 29 November 2003.
- ^ a b Poonacha, Paawana (8 December 2000). "Dare-Devil biker defies 'death' at 102 km/hr". Times of India.
- ^ "Another Record Shattered". Bangalore Weekly. Bangalore. 26 May 1999. p. 13.
- ^ David, Stephen (21 August 2001). "Karnatak Trail: Bangalore riders connect all 27 district headquarters in record time". India Today.
- ^ "Covering South India at Hell's Angel Speed". Times of India. 13 March 2002.
- ^ "Biking duo on south India tour". Times of India. 14 March 2002.
- ^ "South India Trail enters Limca Book of Records". Times of India. 14 March 2002.
- ^ Rao, Geetha (23 May 2003). "Eve teasing victims should just scream". Times of India.
- ^ Chandran, Ramjee (2001). "Prakruthi Banwasi Is Better Than Any Policeman". Bangalore Weekly.
Profile on Banwasi's civic engagement as a Special Police Officer, referencing Ananda Vikatan's recognition and his role in apprehending eve teasers in Jayanagar.