Speakers

Mohammed Khadeer Babu is a renowned Telugu short story writer, journalist, and scriptwriter from Kavali in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. With a background in science, he pursued a B.Sc. in Computer Science at Jawahar Bharati College. His stories, known for their rich use of local dialect and cultural detail, often…

Dr. Veldandi Sridhar is a noted Telugu literary critic, writer, and poet from Koheda, Telangana, born on April 15, 1973. He is widely recognized for his deep engagement with contemporary Telugu literature, particularly his work in literary criticism and essays, such as the acclaimed collection Katha Kachchiru. His writing reflects…

Vishwas Patil is an acclaimed Marathi novelist, historian, and Sahitya Akademi award-winning writer, celebrated for his powerful storytelling and meticulous research. Known for weaving history and fiction seamlessly, his works vividly bring to life the social, political, and human dimensions of India’s past and present. His landmark novels, such as…

Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed is a celebrated journalist and writer based in Bengaluru, serving as Senior Assistant Editor at Frontline. A historian by training (JNU and Oxford), Vikhar brings depth and nuance to his long-form reporting on caste, class, gender, religion, rural affairs, communal tensions, and environmental issues in Karnataka and…

Tambanda Vijay Poonacha is a well-known writer. His work “Rajendraname Maru Odu”, written about Haleri king Veerarajendra Wodeyar, is considered one of his significant contributions. As one of the prominent historians of the new generation.