1. Dr. Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad, popularly known as ABK - is referred to with reverence as the doyen of vernacular journalism of Andhra Pradesh. With a colourful journalistic career spread over 50 years Dr. ABK has the singular honour of being the Editor of all the mainstream journals of Andhra Pradesh. At present, he is heading the A.P.Official Language Commission as its Chairman.
A profile writer, Dr. ABK penned thousands of editorials that were compiled into ten volumes. Apart from his editorial collections Dr. ABK compiled a dictionary for the exclusive use of Telugu Journalists. His book "Paradheena Bharatham" - a critical study of Economic Policies implemented by various Governments - won him accolades and encomiums. He toured Russia along with Shri Rajiv Gandhi to cover events, West Germany as a guest of the Republic, and also visited the U.S.A, Malaysia and Singapore.
Dr. ABK is respected as a scholar journalist throughout the country. Many regional, national and international institutions have the privilege of showering prestigious awards upon Dr. ABK:
Recipient of "Doctor of Letters" (Honorary/D.Litt) from famous Kakatiya University (Warangal-1998).
Patrakar Shiromani award (Calcuta-1975) by All India Multilingual Conference.
Editor of the Decade with Gold Medal (Hyderabad - 1986)
Harmony award (Delhi - 1995) for writing on National Integration & Communal Harmony.
GK Reddy National Memorial award with Gold Medal (Delhi - 1997) received from the then Prime Minister.
"20th Century Achievement Award" by American Biographical Institute, USA.
Khasa Subbarao award (Madras Telugu Academy - 2000)
Kalasagar award (Madras - 2001)
Dr.Harivanshrai Bachan award for journalism (2003, Bombay)
"Lifetime Achievement Award" ("Aajeevan Safalataa Puraskar") by "Indian Press Council" (AP Chapter), 2004.
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