Writer Sutrave dies

Writer Srinivas Sutrave, 76, passed away in Hubballi on Monday. A native of Davanagere, Prof. Srinivas was residing in Hubballi for the last few years. He is survived by wife and two sons.

A recipient of various awards, he was known for his work in introducing Russian literature to Kannada readers. He had also translated various plays of Rabindranath Tagore, apart from several Russian plays and stories.