आभास साहित्य अकादमी से गुजरती भाषा में पुरस्कृत अड़सार उपन्यास का हिन्दी अनुवाद है। इस कृति में कथाकार ने कुष्ठ रोगियों के पुनर्वास और इस बीमारी के साथ जुड़े सामाजिक कलंक की समस्या को उठाया है। यह प्रत्येक संवेंदनशील व्यक्ति को अंतर्मुख करनेवाली तथा जीवन्मूल्यों का अन्वेषण करने के लिए प्रेरित करने वाली कृति है। "अड़सार" का अर्थ है - 'ईश्वर की घंटी'। हर किसी के मन में ईश्वर की एक घंटी होती है। हर एक मन में सत-असत् प्रवृत्तियों का संघर्ष जारी रहता है। संवेदनशील व्यक्ति के मन में जब उस ईश्वर की घंटी की आवाज़ आती है और वह संघर्ष जब अस्तित्व को ही चुनौती देता है, तभी उस घंटी की गूंज सुनाई देती है और मनुष्य की 'मनुष्यता' ही अपनी चरमसीमा तक पहुँचती है। इस उपन्यास में मोह और विमोह के दो ध्रुवों को इस कौशल के साथ स्पर्श किया गया है कि कथाचरित्र का दारुण कष्ट और निर्मोही समाज का वास्तविक चेहरा बयाँ हो जाता है।

ಮೂಲ ಲೇಖಕರು : ಸೈರಸ್‌ ಮಿಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ : ಬಿ.ಆರ್‌.ಜಯರಾಮರಾಜೇ ಅರಸ್‌ ನಾಟಕ, ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ನಂಟಿನ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಸಣ್ಣ ಕತೆಗಾರನಾಗಿ ವ್ಯಾಪಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಕೃಷಿ ಮಾಡಿರುವ ಸೈರಸ್‌ ಮಿಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಅವರ ‘ಕ್ರಾನಿಕಲ್‌ ಆಫ್‌ ಎ ಕಾರ್ಪ್ಸ್‌ ಬೇರರ್‌’ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್‌ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಅನುವಾದ ಈ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ. 2013ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪಡೆದ ಈ ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಬಿ.ಆರ್‌.ಜಯರಾಮರಾಜೇ ಅರಸ್‌ ಅನುವಾದಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಪುಟ ತಿರುವಿದಂತೆ ಕಥೆಯು ಬಾಂಬೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 1942ನೇ ಇಸವಿಯ ವರ್ತಮಾನ ಕಾಲದಿಂದ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿ ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಗುತ್ತಾ ಅಪೂರ್ಣ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ಬಿಚ್ಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾ ಮುನ್ನಡೆದಿದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಎಲ್ಚಿ’ (ಫಿರೋಜ್‌ ಎಲ್ಚಿದಾನ) ಕಥಾನಾಯಕ. ಪಾರ್ಸಿ ಉಪಜಾತಿಗೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಅಸ್ಪೃಶ್ಯರಾದ ಹೆಣಹೊರುವವರ ಬದುಕಿನ ವೃತ್ತಾಂತ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಫಿರೋಜ್‌ ಸಮಾಜದ ಪ್ರಬಲ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಪುರೋಹಿತರೊಬ್ಬನ ಮಗ. ‘ಖಾಂಧಿಯಾ’ (ಹೆಣ ಹೊರುವವರು) ಜಾತಿಗೆ ಸೇರಿದ ಸೆಪಿಡೆಹ್‌ (ಸೆಪ್ಪಿ) ಎಂಬುವವಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಮಗಳನ್ನು ಮದುವೆಯಾಗಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಹೆಣ ಹೊರುವ ವೃತ್ತಿ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ, ತಮ್ಮ ಜೊತೆಯೇ ಬದುಕಬೇಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಸೆಪ್ಪಿ ತಂದೆಯ ಷರತ್ತಿಗೆ ಒಪ್ಪಿ ಆಕೆಯನ್ನು ಮದುವೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಇದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ತಂದೆ, ತಾಯಿ, ಸಮುದಾಯವನ್ನೂ ತೊರೆದು ಬರುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಮಗಳ ಜನನದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೆಪ್ಪಿ ನಿಧನ, ಎಲ್ಚಿ ಬದುಕಿಗೆ ತಿರುವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಆತ, ಈ ನೋವಿನಲ್ಲೂ, ತುಳಿತಕ್ಕೊಳಗಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಖಾಂಧಿಯಾ ಜನರ ಬದುಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ತರುವತ್ತ ಪಾರ್ಸಿ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್‌ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ದಂಗೆಯನ್ನೂ ಆರಂಭಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ದ್ವಿತೀಯಾರ್ಧದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಥೆಯ ಈ ನಿರೂಪಣೆ ಭಾರತದ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಾಮದ ಘಟನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಮಾನಾಂತರವಾಗಿ ಸಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಉಸಿರು ಬಿಗಿಹಿಡಿದು ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಓದುವಂತೆ ಪ್ರೇರೇಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಪಾರ್ಸಿ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯು ಕೃತಿಯುದ್ದಕ್ಕೂ ಉಸಿರಾಡಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸತನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಕೃತಿ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.

The novel Dika, which means "direction" in Konkani, tells the story of a farming family from the lower middle class. It is set in the North Kanara district of Karnataka and offers a vivid portrayal of the socio-cultural life of the region's inhabitants. The plot follows Deepak and his family as they struggle to adapt to a new way of life in their village after the sudden death of Deepak's father, a policeman. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including problematic villagers, conniving relatives, and blind faith. When Deepak's sister falls in love with a Muslim boy, he must confront societal norms and convince his mother to accept their relationship. Ultimately, Deepak leads his family to a new and free existence, breaking free from the constraints imposed on them by society. This is best exemplified in the novel's closing scene, where Deepak witnesses a lone crow moving eastward, away from its flock, in a new direction.

Ashokamitran published the collection of stories called Appavin Snehidar (My Father's Friend) in 1991. All the stories are shot through with a comic vision that marks Ashokamitran's and nine short stories, all of which were written between 1990 and 1991. Ashokamitran writes in a spare and understated style about the changing cityscape in India today, and about the lives of ordinary men and women caught up in the tragic circumstances of every day life. All the stories are shot through with a comic vision that marks Ashokamitran's work and gives it its compassion.

Karmeleena- Damodar Mauzo's Award Winning Novel translated by S. M. Krishna Rao from Konkani to English.

"ಬಾವಿ" ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯಿಂದ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತಗೊಂಡ ಗುಜರಾತಿ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಇದು ಗುಜರಾತಿನ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಭಾಷೆ ಚರೋತರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬರೆಯಲ್ಪಟ್ಟ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಗೆ ಘನಶ್ಯಾಮ್‌ದಾಸ್ ಸರ್ರಾಫ್ ಮತ್ತು ಗುಜರಾತ್ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರವೂ ಲಭಿಸಿದೆ.

ಆಡುಂಬೊಲ: (ತಟ್ಟಕಂ) ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 'ಮುಪ್ಪಿಲಕ್ಕೇರಿ' ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಸ್ಥಳಪುರಾಣ, ಜನರ ಬದುಕು ಬವಣೆ, ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ, ರಾಜಕೀಯ, ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸ್ಥಿತ್ಯಂತರಗಳೇ ಮುಂತಾದ ಅನೇಕ ಆಯಾಮಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾಗೈತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಕಾಲದಿಂದ ಆಧುನಿಕ ಕಾಲದವರೆಗೆ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣಾತ್ಮಕವಾಗಿ ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಡಲಾಗಿದೆ

ಜಾನ್ ಕ್ರಾಕೌರ್ ಅಮೇರಿಕಾದ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ಲೇಖಕ ಮತ್ತು ಪರ್ವತರೋಹಿ. ಈತನ ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ ತಂದವರು ವಸುಧೇಂದ್ರ. ’ಎವರೆಸ್ಟ್’ ಕೃತಿಯು ಪರ್ವತಾರೋಹಣದ ದುರಂತ ಕತೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಪರ್ವತಾರೋಹಣ ಮಾಡುವಾಗ ನಡೆದ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ಲೇಖಕರ ಬದುಕಿನ ಧೈರ್ಯವನ್ನು ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಕೆಣಕಿದ ಕಥಾನಕ ಅಂಶಗಳು ಈ ಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಲೇಖಕರಿಗೆ ಎವರೆಸ್ಟ್ ಹತ್ತುವ ಬಯಕೆಯು ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣವಾದ ಸಂಗತಿ, ಮತ್ತು ಅಪಾಯಕಾರಿ ವಿಸ್ಮಯ, ವಿಷಯಗಳು ತಿಳಿದಿದ್ದರೂ ಎವರೆಸ್ಟ್ ಹತ್ತಲೇಬೇಕೆನಿಸಿದ ಲೇಖಕರ ತೊಳಲಾಟದ ಪರಿಯನ್ನೂ, ಕಹಿ ಸತ್ಯದ ಮುಖಗಳನ್ನು ಒಂದೆಡೆ ಕೃತಿ ತೆರೆದಿಡುತ್ತದೆ.

Raghavendra Patil (b.1951) belongs to the postmodernist group of writers in Kannada. Like his predecessors, U.R. Anantamurthy, Yahvant Chittal, Tejasvi and Shantinath Desai, he arrived at the novel through the short story. The Chariot (Teru), which won him the Sahitya Akademi Award, is his second novel. Though Patil belongs to the postmodern era, he does not share the thematic concerns or techniques of Western postmodernism. He is closer to the nativistic movement, which has already produced major writers like Chandrasekhar Kambar and Kum. Veerabhadrappa. He has also inherited some of the qualities of his famous uncle Anandakanda, such as an interest in local history and closeness to rural life. The story that Patil tells in The Chariot spans more than a hundred and fifty years, beginning with the years when the Peshva extended his rule to North Karnataka and ending with the years after the Emergency, and it relates to the Belagavi region, with its epicentre in an imagined but fully realised village named Dharamanatti. The novel offers two images of Teru, which in Kannada means both the chariot and the festival associated with it. The first is centred on an atrocious human sacrifice made in the name of religion by an autocratic ruler, and the second, distanced in time by a century and a half, mirrors the change from the feudal order to a democratic one, where religious superstition and feudal practices have been replaced by scepticism and the politics of power. The novel is remarkable for its innovative technique, which handles myth and reality with equal success.

इक्कीस साल का पृथ्वी एक अधेड़ और रहस्यमयी अघोरी ओम्‌ शास्त्री की तलाश कर रहा है, जिसे पकड़कर भारत के एक सुनसान द्वीप पर अत्याधुनिक सुविधाओं के बीच भेज दिया गया | विशेषज्ञों की एक टीम ने जब उस अघोरी को नशे की दवा दी और पूछताछ के लिए सम्मोहित किया, तो उसने दावा किया कि वह सभी चार युगों-सतयुग, त्रेता, द्वापर व कलियुग–(हिंदू धर्म के अनुसार चार युग) को देख चुका है और रामायण तथा महाभारत की घटनाओं में हिस्सा ले चुका है | जीवन के बाद मृत्यु के नियम को भी बेअसर साबित करनेवाले ओम्‌ के अविश्वसनीय अतीत से जुड़े खुलासे सभी को हैरान कर देते हैं। उस टीम को यह भी पता चला कि ओम्‌ हर युग के दूसरे अमर लोगों की भी तलाश कर रहा है। ऐसे विचित्र रहस्य अगर सामने आ गए तो प्राचीन धारणाएँ हिल जाएँगी और भविष्य की दिशा ही बदल जाएगी। तो यह ओम्‌ शास्त्री कौन है? उसे पकड़ा क्यों गया? पृथ्वी उसे क्यों ढूँढ़ रहा है? सवार हो जाइए ओम्‌ शास्त्री के रहस्यों, पृथ्वी की तलाश और हिंदू पौराणिक कथाओं के रहस्यों से भरे अन्य अमर लोगों के कारनामों की इस नाव पर, और चलिए एक रोचक और रोमांचक यात्रा पर|

Everyone regarded Anna as one of the most remarkable figures produced by Tamil Nadu. His greatness stems from the widespread acclaim he received from prominent leaders of his era. His various talents demonstrate his capabilities as an effective administrator, deep thinker, prolific writer, insightful journalist, and above all, a humanitarian that leaves us in awe of his literary contributions. He observed the living conditions of Tamils during his time and aimed to instigate change through his writing and speeches. Inspired by Periyar's thoughts and pride in Tamil heritage, he emerged as a towering advocate for humanism, dedicated to protecting the Tamil community and working toward their advancement. Anna once referenced influential figures like Shelley, Byron, Keats, Coleridge, Emerson, and Bacon, remarking that they are not foreigners in the truest sense. Is Tiruvalluvar simply a Tamil? They are all global citizens and educators, and Anna holds a similar esteemed position as a worldwide citizen. Anna is recognised as a pioneer in short stories that explore the tension between tradition and modernity. He is a relentless journalist and a guiding light as a dramatist. In addition to being a remarkable orator, his political acumen further defines him as the genius of his century. In summary, Anna is a true phenomenon.

Dr. Geetha Nagabhushana's work primarily focuses on the struggles of the distressed, exploited, and naïve individuals from slums or the lowest strata of the Hindu caste system. Her unique storytelling provides a glimpse into real-life experiences that resonate deeply with us, rather than simply presenting fictional characters. The Kannada dialect used in "Baduku" deserves special recognition for its authenticity and cultural richness. Throughout the novel, the hardships faced by those in the lowest tiers of the Varna system are depicted without any apologies. The portrayal of women's struggles in "Baduku" serves as a critique of patriarchal society. The novel offers a comprehensive view of society, addressing various forms of atrocity and oppression, including issues related to class, caste, and gender, as well as the challenges faced by both urban and rural downtrodden communities. There is no fair treatment found in any of these intersections.

Prema Jayakumar provides the English translation of S.K. Pottekkar's acclaimed Malayalam novel, ' Oru Deshanthinte Katha, ' published by Sahitya Akademi in 2015. The narrative centres on Sreedharan, a boy from Athiranippadam, portraying villagers' lives through the perspectives of the narrator and other characters. Set during British India, the story begins with Sreedharan's return to his hometown after more than 40 years. He is dropped near a petrol overhead tank on the site of his teenage love's house. He recounts the lives of the residents of Athiranippadam. The novel is segmented into five parts: childhood, early youth, teenage years, and a final section called "marmarangal." It features a story told by Velu Mooper, who witnesses events after Sreedharan's father's death, following his extensive travels to North India, Africa, and Europe. Throughout the story, he encounters individuals who leave lasting impressions from different stages of life, including Emma from Switzerland, a Bengali Babu, his half-brothers Kunhappu and Gopalettan (who caused him suffering by contracting syphilis), the mother goddess psyche of a Tamil Brahmin woman, with whom he longs, a girl who loved him unrequitedly before dying of tuberculosis, pranks with the " Supper Circuit Set, " lost loves, profound loneliness, his father's legendary life, and his journeys across continents. He started by dropping off his widowed mother at her family's home, initially at Elanhippoyil, then heading to Bombay- a solitary voyage into the vast, bewildering world, as SKP describes. This haunting autobiographical novel spans about 60 years of history, reflecting on themes of memory, nostalgia, hardship, dreams, and numbness. It concludes with a monologue: "Forgive me, the representative of the new generation of Athiranippadam, forgive me for trespassing into your land, and consider me merely an antique collector, a non-native!"

Daatu is a powerful novel that explores the rigid boundaries of caste and community in rural India, and what it takes to cross them. Set in Karnataka, the story unfolds around deeply entrenched social structures where identity is dictated by birth, and every step outside those boundaries comes at a cost. At its core, Daatu is about transgression — the act of “crossing over.” Whether it is caste, relationships, or social norms, the novel examines what happens when individuals challenge the invisible lines that define their lives. The narrative is layered with realism, capturing village life with honesty and nuance. It reflects how traditions, power, and fear shape human behaviour, while also revealing moments of resistance, dignity, and change. Recognised as a significant work in Indian literature, Daatu offers readers not just a story, but a lens into the complexities of caste, morality, and social transformation.

Post Box No. 203, Nala Sopara by Chitra Mudgal is an extremely moving, sensitive, urgent novel about the life of a transgender, Vinod is an all-rounder in school, a promising mathematician, in love with a girl, the object of envy by friends. Forceful separation from his family by a gang of hijras pushes him into the darkest dungeons of society. His childhood is destroyed due to the reluctance of his family to disclose his identity to society but he refuses to give up his dreams of living normal life. The novel also projects a beautiful relationship between mother and son. Read on to find what happens to his zeal... a thought-provoking and riveting tale of love, separation, pain, grit, couragem friendship, conspiracy, barbarity and undying hope.

English translation by K Chellapen of Kove Manisekharan's Sahitya Akademi award winning Tamil Novel Kutrala Kurinji. Sahitya Akademi Award 2013

Jatara is a novella (1988) that deals with the predicament of women in the countryside. It graphically captures the realities of the village society in Telangana as major and minor characters come alive. The writer presents the theme of corruption in all its stark dimensions-physical and moral degradation, psychological and emotional blackmail, and surrender to superstitions and deceit from the point of view of the protagonist. The author remains objective, a bystander, in focusing on the bright and dark sides of the rural society, on interpersonal relations, and their belief systems, while subtly suggesting what was needed. For its humanist vision and gripping narrative, the novella remains a classic in Telugu fiction.

Carvalho is one of the most widely read and admired novels of Tejaswi. It is a novek which can be read at varioud levels as it presents many worlds. The dream if science and mystery and the everyday world of ordinary but amazing men and women. The novel explored the various facets of our complex civilisation like agriculture law and politics. It is a novel which will apppeal to readers of all ages. To Children it will appeal as a story of adventure, mystery and thrill; grown-ups can enjoy it as a work which offers stimulating insights into the world of men and women and Nature, and connoisseurs of art can see in it a baffling and inviting vision of art and metaphysics and wisdom.

Once Upon a time by A. Sethumadhavan, is a novel which surrounds priyamvada, who is an HR professional, and a single parent at the centre of its narrative. The strong undercurrent of this award-winning title is the way woman asserts her independence and deft strokes in the book suggest how a professional woman scores. The novel very beautifully depicts the personal journey of a single parent, where are dilemmas which priyamvada faces, doing a tightrope walk between the labor force and the managements, trying to fill the vacuum in her daughter’s life and consciously attempting to steady her own emotional moorings.

Two Letters is the English translation of the Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Maithili novel, Du Patra. The novel is structured as two letters, written by two women to two men, not to one another. The narrative centres on four characters, with the two men being the recipients of the letters. The two women, placed at opposite ends of the cultural spectrum and value systems, grapple with the fundamentals of the cultural dichotomy between the West and India, under the shadow of their personal tragedies. The novel delves deeply into the women's inner selves and psyches. The first letter is written by Indu to her husband, Surendra, who has been in the USA for about a decade. When Ramesh, a cousin of Indu, goes to the USA for about a year and meets Surendra, he is introduced to a young American woman, Jessica, with whom he develops a friendship. On coming back home, Ramesh sends a copy of Indu's letter (written to her husband) to Jessica. The second letter is written by Jessica to Ramesh. Experimental in form, the novel is pacy in prose and intense in narrative.