Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)
Mumbai, Jan 15: Mumbai University Kannada department released five books at Kalina campus, Santacruz east on Saturday afternoon January 13. Well known drama artiste Mohan Marnad released the works.
Mumbai University Kannada department leader Dr G N Upadyaya chaired the programme. Veteran author and scholar Dr Janardhan Bhat and Kannada campaigner S K Sunder were present.
Marnad and Sunder released books written by Dr G D Joshi, Dr G N Upadhyaya, Rajiv Nayaka and Dr Vishwanatha Karnad.
Y V Madhusoodan Rao, Dr Dakshayani Yadavalli, Dr Ishwara Alevoor and Dr Poornima S Shetty introduced the books. Mohan Marnad, Rajiv Nayaka, Ahalya Ballal and Avinash Shastri presented a drama titled 'Asadada ondu dina'.
Sushila S Devadiga sang a prayer song, Kannada department assistant professor Dr Poornima N Shetty welcomed and compered the programme. Dr Shamala Prakash proposed the vote of thanks.