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New Delhi: Noted Kannada literary critic K V Narayana selected for prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award-2024.
Nudigala Alivu, Kannada literary Criticism written by K V Narayana selected for Sahitya Akademi Award-2024, said a statement here.
Hindi poet Gagan Gill and English writer Easterine Kire are among the 21 recipients of the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards, the organisation announced on Wednesday.
The award consists of Rs 1 lakh amount and plaque. The award will be presented in an event on March 8, 2025 at Delhi, said the statement.
Mukesh Thali, Konkani poet bagged the award for his essay Rangtarang.
Recommended by jury members in 21 languages, the awards recognise works in different categories including novels, short stories, poetry, essays and plays.
Gill was selected for her book on poetry "Main Jab Tak Aai Bahar", Kire made it to the coveted list for her novel "Spirit Nights".
The winning list includes eight poetry books, three novels, two short stories, three essays, three works of literary criticism, one play and one research, said the statement.