The department of publication at MG University, Kottayam will be conducting Competitions for the literature awards Vaikom Muhammad memorial award for story and Ayyapa Panikker memorial award for poetry. Students of various department s and affiliated colleges can participate in this fest. The stories and poems must attached with the attestation statement of the Principal and also the declaration statement by the student stating that it’s his own genuine work. The students also need to mention his full address for communication. All entries must reach the MG university publication department before September 30, 2010. The entries have to be sent to The Director, Publications department, M.G University, Priyadarshani Hills, Kottayam- 686560. Phone: 0481-2731462, 9447764025. E-mail- mgupublication@gmail.com.