Speakers

U.K. Kumaran is a prominent writer and journalist who has won this year’s Vayalar Award. He began his career as an Assistant Editor at Veekshanam Weekly and later joined Kerala Kaumudi. He has held several key positions, including Vice President of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists and Vice Chairman…

K S Pavithra  has made a name for herself in the fields of medicine, literature, and Bharatanatyam. At the age of 11, she earned the distinction of serving as the Vice President of the All India Children’s Kannada Literary Conference. Her notable works include Mana-Manana, Neenu Mattu Nimma Sambandhagalu, C.G.…

Carlos Tamilavan retired as Professor of Tamil from Bangalore University after serving Warsaw University in Poland and Dravidian University. He was honorary Director of Translation Centre of Bangalore Branch of Central Sahitya Akademy. He has written 7 novels and 5 short story collections in Tamil. He received the best novel…

Nanda Kishore is a Telugu poet and lyricist from Telangana. His poems explore personal experiences, love, emotions, and the beauty of nature. Over the past ten years, he has published four poetry collections: Neelage Okadundevadu , Yadeccha , Paraadheena , and Ade Nadi Iddaridee . He also writes and composes…

“A passionate folk artist and cultural advocate, Thennadar Ambikapathi has been actively engaged in promoting traditional Tamil folk music and literature for over three decades. Renowned for singing folk songs on public platforms, including special sessions for school and college students, Thennadar Ambikapathi received the prestigious Kalaivalarmani award from the…