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New Delhi: Noted Kannada literary critic and linguist Dr K V Narayana has been selected for the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award-2024.
In a statement, the Akademi said Dr Narayana's work 'Nudigala Alivu; has been selected for the coveted award.
Hindi poet Gagan Gill and English writer Easterine Kire are among the 21 recipients of the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards.
The award consists of Rs 1 lakh and a plaque. It will be presented at a programme to be held on March 8, 2025.
Mukesh Thali, a Konkani poet, has 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 poetry book Main Jab Tak Aai Bahar, Kire made it to the coveted list for her novel Spirit Nights.
The award-winning works include eight poetry books, three novels, two short stories, three essays, three works of literary criticism, one play and one research, said the statement.