Five books to be released in Dharwad on Sunday

Five books, two in English, two in Kannada and one in Marathi, penned by noted paediatrician Rajan Deshpande will be released in Dharwad on Sunday.

Dr. Deshpande told presspersons in Dharwad on Wednesday that noted linguist Ganesh Devy and renowned writer Siddalilnga Pattanashetti will release the books at a function to be held at Alur Venkatarao Bhavan in Dharwad at 10 a.m.

The books to be released are Life is a Journey: Embrace it, Ten Commandments for Worthy Living, Jeevana Ondu Payana Adannu Anandisi and Shresta Jeevanakagi Hatthu Aadarshagalu and Marathi book Jeevan Ek Paatshala.

Dr. Rajan said that the books have insights on his medical journey spanning over five decades and also, contain lessons for life, apart from wisdom and human values.

The book release event will be preceded by a music concert by Shridhar Kulkarni at 9.30 a.m.