Speakers

Dennis Paul is a playwright, director, and cultural activist based in Bangalore. A native of Kozhikode, he moved to Bangalore in 1974 and has been an active presence in the Malayali cultural scene ever since. A founder member and key activist of the Karnataka Progressive Arts Club (CPAC), he has…

Capt. Sajita Nair (Retd) is a former Indian Army officer, award-winning author, and TEDx speaker. Her debut novel She’s a Jolly Good Fellow, inspired by her experiences in the armed forces, won critical acclaim for its authentic portrayal of a woman’s journey in uniform. Now based in Bangalore, she continues…

Bindu Sajiv is a poet and journalist based in Bangalore, originally from Kundamangalam, Kozhikode. She holds a BA in History from Guruvayoorappan College, an MA in Malayalam from Calicut University, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thrissur. Her poems have appeared in prominent print and…

Aash Ashitha is an emerging voice in contemporary Malayalam literature. Her notable works include the short story collection ‘Mungankuzhi, Jenniferum Poochakannukalum’ and the novel ‘Mushrooms and Cats’. She has also translated Kannada gay writer Vasudhendra’s ‘Mohanaswamy’ into Malayalam. Ashitha regularly contributes stories and poems to various periodicals. She has received…

Aravind AV is a passionate traveler and photographer, who worked as the Chief Associate Director for the film Kubera(2025) and contributed as script assistant writer for Prince(2023). He holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Telugu University. Aravind has also played an active role in literary and academic circles, serving…