Caption: The CPK couple who were felicitated by the Lions Club of Mysore South at a function in city last evening are seen with Dr. C.K.N.Raja, Dr.C. Naganna, Lions South President Ln. Ranjit Hegde, Ln. K.D. Kariappa and others.

Mysore, Dec. 24:

Veteran litterateur C.P. Krishnakumar, who chaired the recently concluded 78th Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Gangavati, was conferred with Dakshina Kesari (2010) literary award at a function organised by Lions Club of Mysore South at Lions Service Centre near DC office here yesterday.

Dr. CPK was presented the award for his book Chintana Chintamani.

Legal expert Dr. C.K.N. Raja, who spoke after presenting the award, said Dr. CPK is to Kannada litterateur like Sachin Tendulkar is to cricket. CPK who chaired the Sahitya Sammelana has proved that he is capable of carrying out any responsibility. As such the day is not far off when CPK gets the Jnanpith award and as well be honoured with Saraswathi Samman, he observed.

Dr. CPK who spoke after accepting the award, shared his experiences of Gangavathi Kannada Sahity Sammelana.

He said his work Chintana Chintamani incorporates many specialities and sheds light on many realities of life.

Dr. CPK couple were feted on the occasion. Mysore University Prasaranga Director Dr. C.Naganna spoke about the book.

Club President Ln. Ranjit Hegde presided. Prof. K.P. Kumar, Ln. K.D. Kariappa and others were present

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / December 24th, 2011