Kozhikode, Jan. 26 -- Malayalam translation of poet-diplomat Abhay K's bestselling book, titled, 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World', was launched at the prestigious Kerala Literature Festival today by the well-known Malayalam writer Benyamin.

Published by DC Books, the Malayalam translation of Nalanda, done by Purna Krishnan, brings the authentic history of the Nalanda Mahavihara to the Malayalam readers in India and across the world.

The book launch was preceded by a stimulating discussion on Nalanda: Buddhism, dissent and debate, between author Abhay K and Hindustan Times book editor Manjula Narayan at the festival in Kozhikode.

'Nalanda: How it Changed the World' has already been translated and published into Hindi by Penguin Swade...