Namaste Telangana cartoonist Mrityunjay wins award in Swiss Embassy competition
Mrityunjay's cartoon, themed on 'India-Swiss Friendship,' was selected as one of the 19 winning entries from numerous submissions across the country.
DELHI: Mrityunjay, the cartoonist for 'Namaste Telangana', has been honoured in a prestigious cartoon competition organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in Delhi. His cartoon, themed on 'India-Swiss Friendship,' was selected as one of the 19 winning entries from numerous submissions across the country.
According to Tanima Manikantala, Cultural Program Officer at the Swiss Embassy, the winners were awarded cash prizes. The winning cartoons will be featured in an exhibition titled 'Switzerland-India 75: Success Stories to Be Continued' at the National Cartoon and Caricature Festival 'Caritoon' in Kochi. The festival is scheduled to take place from August 21 to 25, in collaboration with the Kerala Cartoon Academy.
The event will be presided over by Lalithakala Academy Chairperson Murali, with General Patrick Muller from the Swiss Embassy Consulate inaugurating the exhibition. Other notable participants include Cultural Center Director Anil Philip, Cartoon Director Rathish Ravi, Kerala Cartoon Academy Chairman Sudhir Nath, and Secretaries Satish and Balamuralikrishnan.
Manikantala further stated that the exhibition will also be showcased in Switzerland.