Kottayam :

‘Moonnamidangal’, by K V Manikantan bagged the DC Kizhakkemuri Birth Centenary Memorial Novel Award. The award by DC Books is given to the best novel by a debutant writer below 40 years of age.

The award was handed over to Manikantan by writer N S Madhavan at a function held in Kannur as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of DC Books on Monday.

‘Moonnamidangal’ was selected by a judging committee constituting C V Balakrishnan, Benyamin and Panampilly Aravindaksha Menon from 147 entries.

The books selected for publishing are ‘1920 Malabar’ written by Hakkim Cholayil, ‘Thiru Mugal Beegam’ by Lathalakshmi, ‘Bhoopadathil Ninnum Kuzhichedutha Kurippukal’ by P Jimshar and ‘Karikkottakkari’ by Vinoy Thomas.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Kerala / by Express News Service  / September 02nd, 2014