The Department of Linguistic Studies at YIASCM, Kulur, hosted a special programme on 23rd April 2025 at YMK Auditorium. The event marked the launch of the translated Kannada novel Yateem, originally written by Niaz Padil into Beary language, along with the official unveiling of the Kannada academic journal website Mardani. The Kannada journal website Mardani was officially launched by Dr. Rajashekar Halemane, Associate Professor, Department of Kannada, SDM College, Ujire. In his address, highlighted the importance of academic websites being socially responsive, encouraging the inclusion of research papers to make platforms like Mardani impactful.