Book on antiquity of Telugu language launched at TANA conference

A book on the antiquity of the Telugu language, authored by E. Sivanagireddy, a noted archaeologist and CEO of Pleach India Foundation, was launched at the 24th TANA (Telugu Association of North America) conference at Show Place, Novi, Detroit on Saturday.

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.