Book on antiquity of Telugu language launched at TANA conference
According to Mr. Sivanagireddy, the book provides authentic source material based on Prakrit, Sanskrit, Telugu-Kannada and Telugu inscriptions found on stone plaques and copper plates dating between the 3rd century BCE and 11th century CE. A renowned Indian -American oncologist Mr. Dattatreyudu Nori has unveiled the book. Dr. Reddy briefed the audience on the antiquity of the 2,300-year-old Telugu language, which has been given the status of a classical language, citing references from inscriptions found in both Telugu States.
Noted actor and politician M. Murali Mohan, noted academician Prof. Yarlagadda Laxmi Prasad, co-editor of the TANA souvenir Naveen Vasireddy and several writers including, Rentala Jayadev and Kiran Prabha, were present.
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