{
  "id": 6780087,
  "title": "Konkani language activist and author passes away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/konkani-language-activist-and-author-passes-away",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T17:15:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/konkani-language-activist-and-author-dies/article71455961.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "N. Purushothama Mallya, a 97-year-old Konkani language activist, author, and Padma Shri awardee, passed away at his residence near TD Temple at Cheralayi on September 11, following a brief illness. Mallya, who served as the honorary secretary and founder of the Konkani Bhasha Prachar Sabha, was dedicated to promoting the Konkani language and securing linguistic minority status for the Konkani community in Keralam. He is survived by his wife, Sarojini Bai, daughter Sushmitha Mallya Rao, and son Nagesh P. Mallya.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}