Mysore/Mysuru, April 7 -- "The power of knowledge is stronger than muscle and money power and as such, all parents should educate their children in this highly competitive world," said Padma Shri awardee M. Ankegowda of 'Pustaka Mane' in Pandavapura.

He was speaking after inaugurating Hoysala Awards (2025) presentation programme organised by Hoysala Kannada Sangha mattu Savigannada Patrika Balaga, marking its 26th anniversary, at District Kannada Sahitya Parishat Bhavan in Vijayanagar 1st Stage on Sunday.

Observing that there was a time when people thought that muscle power was enough to lead life, Ankegowda said, later on, money power was added to this. Now, it has all come to an end and knowledge has become prime, with people keenly l...