Speakers

“Ashok Shettar is a distinguished Kannada writer, poet, historian, and editor, equally at home in the worlds of creative and scholarly writing. He completed his postgraduate studies at Karnataka University, Dharwad, and pursued research at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, from 1981 to 1986. Since 1986, he has been teaching…

Ms. Kaikasi V.S. is presently working as Asst. Professor of English, Govt. Arts and Science College Mankada , Malappuram. She has been actively involved in teaching English Language and Literature since 2010 in various government colleges. She is the recipient of the prestigious ‘Best Young Educationalist’ Award instituted by the…

“Dr. C. Mrunalini, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar, writer, translator, and media personality, who retired as Professor of Comparative Literature and Chair of the Department of Telugu Language at Telugu University, Hyderabad. With three Master’s degrees (in Telugu, English, and Women’s Studies) and a Ph.D. in Telugu, she has guided…

Chandramouli Kanavi is a pioneering Kannada sports commentator whose vibrant voice has brought cricket, kabaddi, and more into the hearts of regional audiences. Starting in radio through All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has become a familiar presence in Kannada commentary boxes for events like the Ranji Trophy, IPL, Premier Badminton…

“Dr. Archana Vasudev is a storyteller, writer, and media professional who brings a rich blend of experience across film, education, and communication to the literary and cultural space. She is the award-winning screenwriter of the Malayalam feature film HER (streaming on Manorama Max), which received the Kerala State Film Critics…