Mangaluru’s ‘Shanthi Prakashana’ shines at Sharjah Book Fair

November 7, 2016

Sharja: In what could be termed as a proud moment for Kannadigas in United Arab Emirates, Karnataka’s publication house ‘Shanthi Prakashana’ is taking part in 35th Sharjah International Book Fair from November 2 to 12.

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Every year international book fair will be held in Sharjah in the month of November. Sheikh Sultan III bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah is a motivation force behind this book fair. Started in 1982, today it’s the fourth largest book fair in the world.

Shanthi Prakashana publishes books on different areas of human society including religion and culture. Till date it has brought out more than 270 titles. It also has three mobile literature vans roaming all over Karnataka to spread out human values and establish atmosphere of brotherhood.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Shanthi book stall, Sarvotthama Shetty, president of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha, said that Shanthi Prakashana is a value based publication house. “It should grow and spread the message of peace and humanity,” he added.

On the same occasion, Dr Muhammad Abdul Khair, CEO of Propharma group of companies, released Kannada translation of the volume 6 of ‘Thafheem-ul-Quran’.

Mallikarjuna Gowda, former president of Dubai Kannada Sangha, launched ‘Shanthi Prakashana Mobile App’. Uma Vidyadar, president of Dubai Kannada Sangha released newly published book of Hadeeth ‘Prakasha Bindugalu’.

Muhammad Kunhi, Manager of Shanthi Prakashana said, “There are no fables in Shanthi’s books. You can find only truth and message of peace and humanity.”

He said that mutual understanding between religions will eradicate disbeliefs and promotes space for human values. “This is the goal of Shanthi Prakashana,” he said.

National President of Islamic Cultural Center UAE, Mr. Arief Shareef, ICC Sharja President Abdul Qadeer, SQR Ilyas, Akthar Hussain Bhatkal, Noor Ashfak Karkala, Convener of Shanthi book stall Abdul Salam Deralakatte, V.K Rashid, Hafeez Kudroli, Ashraf Hasan Ullal, Mariyam Shaheera, Ashraf Madi were present.

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Dear Readers,

Please be aware that Shanti Prakashana still publishing books written by Maududi, the one who led many innocent Muslim youths to terrorism. I request sharjah authority to ban books written by Maududi and sayed qutub.

Good achievement by Shanthi Prakashana, Mangalore. Also need your book stall in other GCC country, during book exhibition. So, it can help to \Kannadigas\"."

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Dr Sam Pitroda hods video conference with Indian Overseas Congress leaders in Middle East over Covid-19

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April 19,2020

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