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