Mon Jan 27 14:52:12 UTC 2025: ## Madurai Writer Wins Literary Prize
**Madurai, Tamil Nadu –** B. Thirumalai, a writer and former journalist from Madurai, has been awarded first prize in a statewide literary competition for his book, “Namakku Yetharku Vambu.” The award was presented by the Karur Thirukural Peravai during its 39th anniversary celebrations and the centenary commemoration of Kundrakudi Adigalar.
Over 70 entries were submitted from across Tamil Nadu. Prof. Kirungai Sethupathi’s “Yendrum Vaazhkiraargal Ivargal” received second prize, and Punithavathi’s “Thamarai Nenjam” won third. The prizes were presented by Lion Dr. Stalin in the presence of Peravai secretary Melai Palaniappan.
First Piper 