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SREEDEVI S. KARTHA

Sreedevi S. Kartha is a prominent Malayalam writer and translator. She is best known for translating major works into Malayalam. Her works include O Enna Kalam, Translation of Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji (co-authored with Arun Tiwari) into Malayalam etc.

AJEESH DASAN

Ajeesh Dasan is a Malayalam poet and lyricist and was born on May 10, 1980, in Vaikom. He holds a degree in Malayalam literature from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. He received the 2004 Malayalam Kavitha Puraskaram for his poetry. His poetry installation of the poem Desiyamrugam has received much attention. It was also recorded in the Limca Book of Records. His poems have been published in English and German. His wife is Minu and has a daughter, Ananthalaxmi. Some of his notable books include: Puthu Kaalam Puthu Kadhakal (Collection of stories), Aa Ummakalkkoppamallathe (Poetry), Kottayam Christuvum Mattu Kavithakalum (Poetry) and Cancer Ward (Poetry).

A V ANOOP

A.V. Anoop is an Indian entrepreneur, social worker and film producer. He is the managing director of AVA Group of Companies, a consortium of ayurvedic, herbal and food products. For instance, Medimix soap, Melam Masala, and Sanjeevanam. A. V. Anoop is a native of Thrissur. Born to A.G. Vasavan and Lillibhai and has obtained a doctorate in Alternative Medicine from Colombo Open University. He is also a proven theatre actor, film actor, film producer, and social activist. He was awarded for his services in the field of Sree Narayana Dharma propagation. One of his noted works is his memoir “You Turn,” whose Malayalam version was published by DC Books. He has been living in Chennai for the past four decades. He is a recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Foundation, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and the Red Cross awards as well.In 2007, Dr Anoop launched AVA Productions, which engages in production of varied feature films, documentaries and short films. The banner has bagged various awards, regionally, nationally, and internationally, most recently the Kerala Film Critics Award.

P. ANANTHAPADMANABHAN

P. Ananthapadmanabhan is the son of renowned writer and filmmaker Padmarajan and Radhalakshmi. His wife is Deepa Lakshmi, and his children are Rituparnan and Shantanu. He has been publishing short stories in periodicals since 1993. He is the author of Makante Kurippukal , a memoir published by DC Books. His work Iniyum Nashtapeduthavar, a short story collection, was also published by DC Books in 2000. He has written scripts for movies such as The August Club and Kattu. He has also won Kerala film Critic Awards. He is currently a creative producer at Asianet.

V.S AJITH

V.S. Ajith was born in Kalliyur, Thiruvananthapuram. He completed his B.Sc. and MBA from the University of Kerala. He is in the pharmaceutical marketing business and has authored books like Eli Keni, Inaiyillapottan, and Virupayaya Velakkari (stories). He has received Thathvamasi Sukumar Azhikode Katha Puraskaram (2023), Mudra Puraskaram (2023), Vaikom Muhammed Basheer Puraskaram (2023).

VIMEESH MANIYUR

Vimeesh Maniyur was born on 16 May 1987 in Maniyur, Kozhikode district. He studied at Maniyur Panchayat High School, Meppaiyoor G.V.H.S.S., Malabar Christian College and Calicut University. His works include Ration Card, Ente Namathil Daivam (poem collections), Saadaranam (novel), and Oru Kunnum Munnu Kuttikalum (children’s literature). His poems have been translated into Tamil, Kannada and English. He has received many awards, including the Poonthanam Poetry Award, the Kanakasree Endowment of the Kerala Sahitya Academy, and others.

RAJEEVAN T. P

T.P. Rajeevan (1959–2022) was born on 30 June 1959 in Paleri, a hill village in Kozhikode district. His works include Vathil, Rashtriyatantram, Koritharichanaal, Purapettu Pokunna Vaaku, Athe Aakasham Athe Bhoomi, Virunnu Vanna Vakku, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. Pranayasathakam, Dheerkhakaalam, K.T.N. Kottoor – Ezhuthum and Jeevithavum, Undying echos of Silence (Novel), He who was gone thus, Kannaki (Poems), Third Word; Post Socialist Poetry (Editor).

Poems were translated into 14 languages, was awarded the International Visitor Fellowship of the US Department of State (2004). The Honorary Fellow in Writing degree of the University of Iowa. The Writer-in-Residence Fellowship of the Leading House Foundation in New York. The Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship, and the Shanghai Writers Association Fellowship. He passed away on November 2, 2022.

AMMU DEEPA

Ammu Deepa is a contemporary Malayalam poet. She is celebrated for her bold and evocative poetry that explores themes of womanhood, autonomy, and resistance to societal norms. Hailing from Pattambi in Palakkad. Her poems are translated into English, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali. Critics often consider Ammu Deepa’s poems as a good example of Malayalam post-feminist poetry. She holds an MA and MPhil in Malayalam Literature and is currently researching Micro Politics and Aesthetic Philosophy in O.V. Vijayan’s Short Stories at the University of Calicut. She has been an active literary voice for over fifteen years, with acclaimed poetry collections like Karinkutty (2019) and Irikkapporuthi (2022). Both published by DC Books and translated into multiple languages. Alongside her literary contributions, Ammu Deepa teaches in a school and is also an illustrator and painter. Her verses delve into the experiences of adolescence filled with confidence, a childhood that challenges patriarchal boundaries, and married life that questions conventional spousal expectations. Rooted deeply in the essence of rural Kerala, Ammu Deepa’s poetry echoes the sounds, landscapes, and spirit of her native surroundings.

ABRAHAM MATHEW

Abraham Mathew is a Notable Malayalam story writer, novelist, and visual journalist. He was born in Punalur, Kollam district. He has completed his graduation from Sree Narayana College. He has worked as a journalist at Mathrubhumi and as an associate editor at Kairali TV. He retired as the Chief Sub-Editor of Mathrubhumi. He has worked as an Associate Editor at Kairali Channel. He is currently working as the Kerala State Book Mark Secretary. His main works include Kinavinte Ira, Nityavismayanidra, Jaati Jaati Odu Parayunath, Aasakhtiyute Ambalukal, Karuta Chembarathi (Children’s Literature) and Kumbasaram (Television Interviews). Apart from these, he has authored Novels like Vayalile Poovu Pole, Sandhyayil Karachil Vannu Raparkunnu and eight collections of stories, including Floridayile Chethukaran. He is a recipient of the State Award for Best Television Reporter and the S.K. Pottekatt Memorial Award for Short Story.