Date:15/09/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/15/stories/2006091507260200.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Miniature Bhagavad Gita in Kannada

Staff Reporter

Bangalore: For the first time, a miniature version of Bhagavad Gita in Kannada has been introduced by Nightingale. The book is 6 cm by 4 cm, says the company in a press release.

On the launch of the product, Varatharajan, national marketing manager of Nightingale said, "The Bhagavad Gita is the sacred book of the Hindus. We have already launched it in English, Hindi and Tamil. We launched a miniature version of the same so that it will be easier for people to carry on a daily basis."

It is aimed at those interested in spirituality and provides guidelines for those using the book, the release said.

The book is part of a line of stationery items called `Vedic Cosmos' launched by Nightingale. The book is available at all leading bookstores.