Shanthi Prakashana releases new Kannada books at Sharjah book fair

Sharjah, Nov 5: Hundreds of non-resident Kannadigas from across United Arab Emirates have been visiting the outlet of Shanthi Prakashana, a Karnataka based publishing, in Sharjah international book fair which got underway on November 1. The fair will conclude on November 11.

“Shanthi Prakashana is the one and only kannada publisher out of 1650 publishers from around the world participating in this book fair and it’s a really proud moment for every NRI Kannadigas living in and outside UAE,” said Thumbay Moideen, the founder, president and Managing director of Gulf Medical college, Ajman during the inauguration of boot stall.

“Shanthi Prakashana is a value based publishing house. It should grow higher,” said Sarvotthama Shetty, President of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha.

In the meantime Mr sarvotham Shetty also released the new title of the book ‘Sneha samvada’. The occasion was also a platform for many book releases. Viceppresident of Bearys cultural forum (BCF), Dubai, Mr M.E Muloor released the title ‘Makkala Tarabeti Hege’. President of Bearys Welfare Forum-Abudhabi Mohammed Ali Uchil released ‘Enne battida Lateenu’ a book by AK Kukkila, the editor of Sanmarga Kannada weekly. Another title ‘Qur’anina Baduku’ was released by the president of Kannada Sangha, Sharjah Mr Sundar Raj Bekal.

“There is no fable in Shanthi’s publications. Mutual understanding between religion will eradicate misunderstanding and promotes space for human values and this is the ultimate goal of Shanthi Prakashana,” said Abdul Salam Uppinangady.

Prominent NRKs such as Arif Shareef, Abdul Qadeer, BCF Dubai vice president Mr Abdul Lateef Mulki, Noel D Almeda from Konkani Saahitya Parishat, Kannada writer Irshad Moodbidri, Noor Ashfak Karkala, Multi biz trading Ismail balehonnuur, Abdul Rasheed V.K, Riyaz C.A Puttur were present as guests of honour.

Convener of Shanthi book stall Abdul Salam Deralakatte recited the verses from holy Quran along with Kannada and English translation and Mr Abdul Khadar Kukkaje compered the programme.

Every year Sharjah government organizes this International Book Fair event in November. Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Dr. Shaik Sulthan Bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi is a motivational force behind this Exhibition. For the 36th year this book fair was inaugurated and book lovers and literature from all over the world are heading to Sharjah. It was in 1982 this book fair first took place and today it’s ranking 3rd place in the world.

Shanthi Prakashana publishes books on different features Including religious, social, political, economical and cultural themes. Till date it has more than 280 titles. Three mobile literature vans are roaming the streets over Karnataka to spread out the human values and establish atmosphere of unity and brotherhood.

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Very good effort by shanthi prakashana publisher. For the succesful sencond year they are placing stall in great sharjah international book fair.Its really proud moment to all kannadigas.Let this spirit bring other publishers too, to come forward.Hatsoff to shanthi prakashana again for keeping spirit.

Mr Siddik, Congratulation.

We are given to understand that Shanti Prakashana is the only Kannada language stall being present in this world famous exhibition. Indeed a great effort by organizers may this effort bring effective changes in the life of many. Keep the spirit and keep going ,all the best.

It is an excellent opportunities to the kanndigas in the UAE . Its only one stall for kannada books in the world second biggest international book fairs . we are really proud moments to see kannada books here in the bookfair and releasing the new kannada books with honorable personalities of the UAE.

Big collection of books to read and understand different faiths , culture of the people.

This year they exhibited not only shantiprakahana books but other publisher kannada books available in the stall .

The kannadigas all over the UAE are coming to visit stall and buying the books . More Kannada publisher should come forward to participate and sell the book in the future.

Thanks for the costal digest news team to publishing the above news . It will help people to attract more people to the Sharjah Expo center .

wonderful event of shanthi prakashana at sharjah International book fair. the participation of shanthi kannada book stall in the International book fair is timely needed to maintain peace and harmony in the soceity.All the best and thank you for the coverage.

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Mangaluru’s KPT becomes India’s first autonomous govt polytechnic

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January 23,2026

Mangaluru: The Karnataka Government Polytechnic (KPT), Mangaluru, has achieved autonomous status from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), becoming the first government polytechnic in the country to receive such recognition in its 78-year history. The status was granted by AICTE, New Delhi, and subsequently approved by the Karnataka Board of Technical Education in October last year.

Officials said the autonomy was conferred a few months ago. Until recently, AICTE extended autonomous status only to engineering colleges, excluding diploma institutions. However, with a renewed national focus on skill development, several government polytechnics across India have now been granted autonomy.

KPT, the second-largest polytechnic in Karnataka, was established in 1946 with four branches and has since expanded to offer eight diploma programmes, including computer science and polymer technology. The institution is spread across a 19-acre campus.

Ravindra M Keni, the first dean of the institution, told The Times of India that AICTE had proposed autonomous status for polytechnic institutions that are over 25 years old. “Many colleges applied. In the first round, 100 institutions were shortlisted, which was further narrowed down to 15 in the second round. We have already completed one semester after becoming an autonomous institution,” he said. He added that nearly 500 students are admitted annually across eight three-year diploma courses.

Explaining the factors that helped KPT secure autonomy, Keni said the institution has consistently recorded 100 per cent admissions and placements for its graduates. He also noted its strong performance in sports, with the college emerging champions for 12 consecutive years, along with active student participation in NCC and NSS activities.

Autonomous status allows KPT to design industry-oriented curricula, conduct examinations, prepare question papers, and manage academic documentation independently. The institution can also directly collaborate with industries and receive priority funding from AICTE or the Ministry of Education. While academic autonomy has been granted, financial control will continue to rest with the state government.

“There will be separate committees for examinations, question paper setting, boards of studies, and boards of examiners. The institution will now have the freedom to conduct admissions without government notifications and issue its own marks cards,” Keni said, adding that new academic initiatives would be planned after a year of functioning under the autonomous framework.

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