Centenarian lexicographer G. Venkatasubbaiah has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi’s Bhasha Samman for South (2017). The award has been given in recognition of his contribution in the field of classical and medieval literature.

The akademi, on Wednesday, also announced an award for Kannada writer K.G. Nagarajappa for his work on literary criticism, Anushreni-Yajamanike, for 2018. He is among the 24 award winners announced by the akademi in various languages.

GV’s body of work

Mr. Venkatasubbaiah (popularly known as GV) has compiled 10 dictionaries, including Klishtapada Kosha, a dictionary of complex Kannada words; four seminal works on dictionary science in Kannada; edited over 60 books; and published four children’s books, eight translations, and several papers.

The Bhasha Samman, which carries a purse of ₹1 lakh, will be presented to him by the akademi president at a special function, the date of which will be announced later, said a release.

The award announced for Mr. Nagarajappa, according to the release, carries a plaque and a purse of ₹1 lakh. It will be presented on January 29, 2019 in New Delhi. Mr. Nagarajappa, born in Gubbi, Tumakuru district, has many fiction and non-fiction works to his credit, including Dodda Sankanna, Ikkattu-Bikkattu and Maru Chintane. He has won many awards, including the Rajyotsava and Nadoja awards.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Staff Reporter / Bengaluru – December 06th, 2018