Noted writers Sha. Shettar, B.N. Sumitra Bai and Na. Mogasale have been chosen for Masti Award 2015. Prof. Shettar, a bilingual writer who has written 18 books in English and eight in Kannada, has made significant contributions in History, Archaeology, Art History and Kannada Language and literature.

Dr. Sumitra Bai has written 25 books that include critical studies, edited works and translations. Dr. Mogasale has 65 creative works to his credit, that include short stories, novels, poetry, edited and compiled works.

The award, which carries a purse of Rs. 25,000 each, will be presented at a function to be held in June in Bengaluru.

The committee, comprising M.H. Krishnaiah, G.N. Ranganatha Rao and Usha Kesari and president Mavinakere Ranganathan, selected the winners, said the Dr. Masti Venkatesh Iyengar Award Committee in a release.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Staff Reporter / Bengaluru – May 04th, 2015