Six writers will receive the Kalaignar Mu. Karunanidhi Porkizhi Award at the 48th edition of the Chennai Book Fair to be held from December 27. The recipients are professor Arunan for prose, Nellai Jayanta for poetry, Suresh Kumar Indrajith for novel, N. Shriram for short stories, Kalairani for drama and Nirmalaya for translation.
Speaking at the press conference held in Chennai on Monday, Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI) secretary S K Murugan said, “Over 900 stalls have been set up. We have taken precautions to ensure that rain will not dampen or damage the properties in the book fair. Further, there’s also a resting area created for senior citizens.”
Published – December 23, 2024 08:59 pm IST
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