‘Towering stalwart’: Kannada literature legend SL Bhyrappa passes away; political leaders pay tribute

Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa, a Padma Bhushan recipient and influential voice in Indian literature, passed away at 94 in Bengaluru due to cardiac arrest. His six-decade career produced over 25 novels, including acclaimed works like ‘Parva’ and ‘Vamshavriksha,’ exploring themes of morality and social change.