Tamil writer Sivashankari has been selected to Receive the esteemed 'Viswambhara' National Award

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Tamil writer Sivashankari selected for the 'Viswambhara' Dr. C Narayana Reddy National Literary Award-2024.

An Overview of the News

• The award recognizes her significant contributions to literature. The prize includes Rs. 5 lakh cash, a memento, and a shawl.

• To be presented during Dr. C. Narayana Reddy’s 93rd birth anniversary celebrations at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad on July 29.

Event Details:

• Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to preside as chief guest.

• Culture Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao and Government whip Adi Srinivas to attend as distinguished guests.

Writer's Achievements:

• Sivashankari, based in Chennai, authored 36 novels, 48 mini-novels, 150 stories, 15 travelogues, 7 volumes of essays, 4 research papers, and two biographies in Tamil.

Additional Celebrations:

• Dr. C. Narayana Reddy's new book 'Samanvitham', a collection of poems, to be launched on the same day as part of his birthday tradition.

About Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award

• Named after Dr. C. Narayana Reddy, a renowned Telugu poet and Jnanpith awardee.

• Recognizes distinguished contributions to Indian literature.

• Award includes a certificate and ₹1 lakh cash prize.

• Presented annually by the Cultural and Literary Federation of India.

• Inaugural award given in 2017, honoring Dr. Reddy's multifaceted contributions to Telugu literature.