Speakers

Anil Kumar S. is a mechanical engineer by profession and a passionate literary enthusiast. He hosts Harshaneeyam, a hobby podcast dedicated to literature in translation, exploring diverse voices and stories from around the world.

M.V. Pratibha is a law graduate and an accomplished theatre artist from Sagara, Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Her journey in theatre began during her college days and grew into a lifelong passion. She founded Spandana (R), a theatre troupe in Sagara, which has now completed 20 years of vibrant presence in…

M. Bhoopal Reddy (born 1959) is a noted Telugu writer, children’s author, and actor known for his engaging storytelling and stage presence. Born into a farming family near Hyderabad, he supported his household while pursuing higher education, eventually earning an M.A. and Ph.D. in Telugu from Osmania University. Reddy has…

Kirungai Sethupathi is a Tamil professor, writer, and editor from Krungakottai in the Sivagangai district. He has published over 60 books, including children’s stories, poems, and plays, and contributes regularly to magazines like Gokulam, Poondhalir, and Dinamani Siruvar Mani. A recipient of the 2018 Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar for…

K.R. Kishor is a Bangalore-based writer, editor, theatre artist, and literary critic originally from Thrissur, Kerala. A graduate in science from the University of Calicut, he has authored several notable books on social reformers and cultural icons such as Sardar, Sree Narayana Guru Oru Patanam, Ambedkarude Ashayalokam, and multiple biographies…