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Every Day a Celebration
Selected Poems
Series: The India List
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A poetic journey through five decades of Karnataka's history, this collection brings K. S. Nisar Ahmed's timeless verses to a new audience. K. S. Nisar Ahmed captured the soul of Karnataka and the pulse of everyday life in verses that are as provocative as they are...
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A poetic journey through five decades of Karnataka's history, this collection brings K. S. Nisar Ahmed's timeless verses to a new audience.
K. S. Nisar Ahmed captured the soul of Karnataka and the pulse of everyday life in verses that are as provocative as they are deeply lyrical. Every Day a Celebration gathers some of his finest poems, spanning over five decades, and introduces his voice to a wider audience through Roopa Pai's sensitive translation. Steeped in both Romantic and Modernist traditions, his work fluidly interweaves Sanskrit and Urdu influences, blending intellectual rigour with heartfelt emotion.
Whether reflecting on the burdens of history or simply delighting in life's fleeting joys, his words remain strikingly relevant across generations. With this landmark translation, English readers can now experience the brilliance of one of Kannada's most beloved poets—a voice that continues to resonate with urgency and humanity.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781803095738
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Seagull Books London Ltd
Contributors:
- Translated by Roopa Pai
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 159.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 454g
Pages: 312
About the Author
Kokkare Hosahalli Shekh Haider (K. S.) Nisar Ahmed (1936–2020) was a celebrated Kannada poet and writer known for his lyrical and deeply humanistic works. Best known for “Nityotsava,” his iconic poem celebrating Karnataka, he authored numerous poems, translations, and children’s books over his prolific career. His contributions to Kannada literature earned him prestigious honors, including the Padma Shri. Roopa Pai is a Bangalore-based children’s author and journalist with over twenty published books. She is the creator of Taranauts, India’s first fantasy-adventure series for children, and the author of the national bestseller The Gita for Children.
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