Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara (Kannada Book Authority) has invited applications from writers for granting subsidy for their first ever publication for the year 2019. The age limit has been increased from 18 years to 40 years. The works including novels, poetry, short stories, drama and others, which has not been published elsewhere in any form and written by young authors will be considered. Interested writers are requested to send their books to KBA, Kannada Bhavana, J.C. Road, Bengaluru before Apr. 15. For details, contact Ph: 080-22484516.