Mysuru, April 19 -- Two books authored by R. Raghu Kautilya, BJP leader and the Chairman of Nypunya School of Excellence, were released at a programme titled 'Nirmala Nenapu,' at Kalamandira in the city yesterday.

Raghu, who is also the President of State BJP OBC Morcha, has penned 'Bhoomi Putri,' an anthology of short poems in memory of his wife Nirmala, which was released by noted theatre person Dr. B. Jayashree.

Another book 'Ankanada Belaku,' a collection of his series of columns published in Mysuru Mithra newspaper, a sister publication of Star of Mysore, was released by noted academician Dr. Gururaj Karajagi, at a programme organised under the banner of Nypunya School of Excellence.

Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraj...