Cartoon exhibited in '25th International cultural Jamboree of Scouts and Guides " that is being held at Moodabidri between Dec 21 and Dec 27 2022.

Cartoon drawn on theme "Result of religious conflicts "

Some of the works also published in The New Indian Express (2004-2009).Here many are published in all fourteen editions which were spread in several southern states, as the "World" page was being generated in the Bengaluru office.

Some of the political cartoons published in election special pages of Kannada Prabha(2004).

Some of my works published in the front pages of The New Indian Express (2007).

Who is Vasantha Hosabettu? ( as on 20.1.2026)

VASANTHA HOSABETTU Cartoonist | Columnist | Author | Record Holder | Management Professional 📍 Address: Flat No. 122, 2nd Block, Janapriya Nivas Hesarghatta Main Road, Chikkabanavara Post Bangalore – 560 090, India 📞 Mobile: 98868 23242 📧 Email: hosabettu@gmail.com 🌐 Blog: www.hosabettutoons.blogspot.com PROFILE SNAPSHOT A rare blend of creative excellence and managerial insight, Vasantha Hosabettu is an internationally recognised cartoonist, columnist, author, and record holder. With decades of contribution to newspapers, books, exhibitions, and global platforms, he stands as a bridge between art, journalism, and structured thinking. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT 🎓 Honorary Doctorate Awarded by World Records University, UK For: “Longest Running Cartoon Column in Newspaper” 📍 Ceremony held at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 📅 22 February 2014 WORLD RECORDS & RECOGNITIONS 🏆 World Record Holder – Longest Running Cartoon Column Recognised by: Unique World Records World Records University Limca Book of Records World Records India Asia Book of Records 📌 Column: “Wa Re Wah…!” 📰 Newspaper: Kannada Prabha 🗓️ Duration: Every Wednesday from 1 December 2004 to 11 February 2009 ➡️ The entire column focused exclusively on cartooning, cartoonists, and cartoons, a unique and unmatched journalistic feat. BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 📚 Authored Books “Ware Wah…!” (2022) – Complete collection of all Wa Re Wah…! columns “Munduvarida Vare Vah…!” (2009) – Compilation of 101 columns after the first Vare Vah…! “Vare Vah…! I” (2007) – Collection of first 101 columns 📘 eBook “15-Minute Daily Cartoons Practice – Improve Your Drawing Without Stress” 🔗 Available at: https://tagmango.com/web/checkout/6947d393c9bfa61094d23dc7 INTERNATIONAL CARTOONING AWARDS 🌍 Global Recognition H M Prize, 10th Sejong International Cartoon Contest – 2019, South Korea (Theme: Unfact & Win-Win – Building a New World) SP Prize, SICACO International Cartoon Contest – 2020, South Korea (Theme: Freedom + Equality) H M Prize, 8th Sejong International Cartoon Contest – 2019, South Korea (Theme: Hot Passion & Cold Heart) 5th Prize, Second Taejon International Cartoon Contest – 1993, South Korea NATIONAL CARTOONING AWARD 🇮🇳 3rd Prize Open Cartoon Contest – 1992 Conducted by Bhilai Steel Plant, Madhya Pradesh INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS 🖼️ Participated in cartoon exhibitions across 20+ countries, including: Japan, Brazil, Italy, Iran, Belgium, Turkey, and many more — presenting Indian cartooning on global platforms. SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION 🇫🇷 France – 2012 Participated in person as a host 31st Salon International Caricature, Dessin Presse & Humour 📍 Saint-Just-Le-Martel, Haute-Vienne-Limousin 📅 29 September – 7 October 2012 ✨ During this event, conducted cartoon training sessions for French students, noted as the first time an Indian cartoonist did so. COLUMNIST EXPERIENCE 📰 Kannada Prabha (Kannada Daily) Weekly cartoon column: “Wa Re Wah…!” 1 December 2004 – 11 February 2009 📰 Vijay Karnataka (Kannada Daily) Weekly Management / Business Cartoon Column 8 March 2000 – 30 April 2003 📰 V K Money (The Economic Times Group) Weekly illustrated column: “Chitra” Mani Darpana 5 May 2024 – 13 April 2025 ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 🎓 Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) All India Management Association Centre for Management Education, New Delhi Dual Specialisation: Human Resource Management & Operations Management 🎓 B.Sc. – Mangalore University 🎓 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore 📜 Other Certifications National Apprenticeship Certificate Holder IRDA Composite Agency License Holder AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Advisor (Since 23 June 2011) Certificate of Completion – “Practical Journalism A to Z” (23 May 2023) SPECIAL EXPERIENCE & INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE ✈️ Travel & stay experience: Puerto Rico (USA) – 1 month New York (USA) Frankfurt (Germany) France – 10 days Vietnam – 4 days Oman & UAE (Gulf Countries) – 11 days Malaysia – 4 days 📝 Published articles about each country visit in various publications. OTHER INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES ▶️ YouTube Channel: Vasantha Hosabettu (Niche: Cartoons, Cartooning & Cartoonists) ✍️ Journalism 💰 Financial & Wealth Planning 🎬 Art Films 🎨 Creative Invitation Card Design 🏊 Swimming ABOUT & MEDIA MENTION 📰 An article on Vasantha Hosabettu was published in Aparanji, Kannada monthly (August 2020), authored by Mr. Sukeshava. ( as 20th on 2026)

Collection of column which is written about Cartoon, Cartoonists, Cartooning- " Ware Wah...!". It has a world record as longest that such published in newspaper without a break.

 

Flag hoisting and honour held at Janapriya Nivas Apartments, Bengaluru 90 on 15th August 2022.

 

On the spot autographed caricature with Shri Ajit Ninan today. He was in Cartoon Gallery Bengaluru to receive first Barton Lifetime Achievement award.

 

One of the participant in MKMA 2021 exhibition in Cartoon Gallery of India Institute of Cartoonists Bengaluru .

 

A whats up wedding card which was created by me was appreciated by many. Please note as it is PDF(Portable Document Format) it is not supported here. It will not work as mentioned by click here.

 This was at first click, which was telling about bride and bridegroom.

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This was at second click, which was telling about family background of bride and bridegroom.

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This was at third click, which was telling about

Marriage as seen by Cartoonists.

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Certificate Merit received from South Korea's SICACO 2021 It is at it's The 10th Sejong International Cartoon Contest.

 

Cartoon published in South Korea's SICACO 2021- "THE 10th SEJONG INTL CARTOON CONTEST WINNER WORKS" book. It is at the theme UNTACT- WINWIN.

 

Cartoon at Hasyapu Harivillu, Vol II Issue VII

 

Full meal concept now in India- one creation