<p>New Delhi: Noted Kannada literary critic K V Narayana selected for prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award-2024.</p><p><em>Nudigala Alivu,</em> Kannada literary Criticism written by K V Narayana selected for Sahitya Akademi Award-2024, said a statement here.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>.Have received assurance from Centre that Kannada will be taught as compulsory subject in state schools: KDA chief.<p>Mukesh Thali, Konkani poet bagged the award for his essay <em>Rangtarang.</em></p><p>Recommended by jury members in 21 languages, the awards recognise works in different categories including novels, short stories, poetry, essays and plays.</p><p>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".</p><p>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. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Noted Kannada literary critic K V Narayana selected for prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award-2024.</p><p><em>Nudigala Alivu,</em> Kannada literary Criticism written by K V Narayana selected for Sahitya Akademi Award-2024, said a statement here.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>.Have received assurance from Centre that Kannada will be taught as compulsory subject in state schools: KDA chief.<p>Mukesh Thali, Konkani poet bagged the award for his essay <em>Rangtarang.</em></p><p>Recommended by jury members in 21 languages, the awards recognise works in different categories including novels, short stories, poetry, essays and plays.</p><p>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".</p><p>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. </p>
