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Dr. Shailaja is a writer, translator, and academic known for her work in women’s studies, Dalit studies, and Indian classical music. Born in Gundlupet in 1958, she taught English for several decades before retiring from Government First Grade College, Nanjangud. She holds a PhD from Kuvempu University on the cultural…

Satheesh Thottassery is a Bengaluru-based writer, cultural organiser, and theatre enthusiast originally from Ayalur, near Nemmara in Palakkad. A former Admin Manager at Hewlett-Packard, he has held leadership roles in several cultural organisations including the Deccan Cultural Society and Kerala Samajam Bangalore South West. Active in theatre and literary circles,…

Santhosh Echikkanam is a noted Malayalam writer and screenwriter from Bedadka in Kasaragod, Kerala. Born in 1971, he is best known for his powerful short stories such as Komala, Biriyani, Shwasam, and Naranayum Paravayayum, with Komala earning him the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. He has also made a mark in…

Sajay K. V. is a renowned literary critic in Malayalam, known for his insightful columns in leading magazines. His works, such as Cleopatrayodoppam Oru Rathri (translation), Shari: Pavayoyiival, and Kadalas Marikkayilla: Chovvayachon, reflect his deep engagement with literature and contemporary issues. His critiques are widely recognized in literary circles for…

Richa is a freelance photographer based in Bangalore, with a keen interest in women-centric narratives and themes that connect art, humanities, and nature. Schooled at Centre for Learning, Bangalore, and trained in Philosophy at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, she began her journey in photography under the mentorship of Diba Siddiqi,…