Abhay K's 'Nalanda' Malayalam Translation Launched at Kerala Lit Fest

• Poet-diplomat Abhay K's bestselling book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World' had its Malayalam translation launched at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode.
• The translation, published by DC Books and done by Purna Krishnan, was unveiled by writer Benyamin.
• A discussion on 'Nalanda: Buddhism, dissent and debate' between Abhay K and Hindustan Times book editor Manjula Narayan preceded the launch.
• The book explores Nalanda's role in the origin of universities, its influence on architecture like Oxford and Cambridge, and its contribution to book culture, including the first printed book, The Diamond Sutra.
• Historians William Dalrymple and Shashi Tharoor have praised Abhay K's work for its scholarly yet accessible portrayal of Nalanda's historical significance and global influence.

Why It Matters: Abhay K's 'Nalanda' Malayalam translation, exploring the university's global impact, debuted at Kerala Lit Fest.