Mysuru: ‘Bevara Hani Prakashana’ is organising the book release ceremony for ‘Broken Family,’ an autobiography authored by K.B. Nethravathi, on Sunday (Aug. 9) at 11.30 am at the Indian Institute of Educational Theatre, located within the Hardwicke School premises on JLB Road, Mysuru.

Dr. R. Santhosh Nayak, Director of Prasaranga, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), will release the book. Renowned critic Dr. Ravikumar Niha will speak on the work. Prof. S. D. Shashikala, Head, Department of Jainology, University of Mysore, will preside. Author Nethravathi will be present.

On this occasion, young writer Keerthi S. Byndoor and makeup artist C.V. Saritha will share their thoughts and readers’ perspectives on the book.

Background: ‘Broken Family’ is a poignant and thought-provoking autobiography that reflects author Nethravathi’s personal experiences with untouchability, patriarchal oppression and the pain of caste and gender discrimination. Deeply influenced by Ambedkar’s persona and Lankesh’s ideals, the author’s work transcends an individual narrative to become a powerful voice for Dalit women enduring exploitation and discrimination in society. Characterised by unreserved honesty, deep social consciousness and acute feminine sensibility, the book has aroused great interest among literary enthusiasts.