Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Baala Batte’, a novel by writer M. Usha has been selected for Dr. Vijaya Dabbe Literary Award for the year 2024 given by Samatha Adhyayana Kendra, Mysuru.
The Kendra had invited novels written by women novelists and published between 2020-2023. As many as 24 entries were received for the award. A jury panel comprising litterateur and critic Prof. O.L. Nagabushana Swamy, Dr. D. Vijayalakshmi and Dr. H. M. Kalashree, selected the work of Usha for the award which carries a citation and purse of Rs. 25,000.
