The below is a review of Dr. Jeevi Kulkarni's latest book on V.K.Gokak - Sµ²°N¯N®Š® š®î®±S®ä î®ãOÙq®æu® Aw¯î®Š®o. This review appeared in the Mumbai newspaper Karnataka Malla.

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