Writing contest to pay tribute to Narlikar
"We are going to publish the best science stories in a book format on May 20, which is the death anniversary of Narlikar. Anyone can participate in the contest irrespective of age, profession, etc,"said Uday Kulkarni, organiser of the competition.
The stories with a total word count of 3,000 to 5,000, should be typed and submitted before Sept 30 via email. The writers of the first five best stories will receive a cash reward, and those who qualify for an award will receive a certificate of appreciation.
Narlikar was born in Kolhapur and wrote extensively about his days in Kolhapur, especially during summer holidays, in his memoir, My Tale of Four Cities.
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