Speakers

Pravara Kottur, born in 1990 in Kottur, Ballari district, is a poet and educator who weaves his love for literature, photography, and travel into his creative expression. After completing his B.Sc. in his hometown and an MCA from SMRIT College, Bengaluru, he currently serves as the Head of the Computer…

V Gayathri is not only a writer, translator, journalist, and author, but also someone actively involved in social work Her children’s creative novel Tunga has been included in the 7th-grade Kannada curriculum Her notable works include D D Bharamgowdra: Baduku-Besaya , the Kannada translation of the world-famous Japanese novel Totto-Chan,…

Prathibha Nandakumar (1955) is a poet, journalist, translator, columnist and feminist activist who works in Kannada and English, having 27 books to her credit. She is considered as one of the pioneers of modern women’s poetry in Kannada literature. She has presented her poems in major world literary forums and…

Latshmihar, a native of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Diploma in Film Technology (Editing). He is an accomplished Tamil writer, having published four short story collections. Over 60 of his short stories have appeared in various esteemed Tamil literary magazines. Alongside his literary journey,…

Dr. Keerthi Narayana is the friendly and witty host of the much‑loved Keerthi ENT Clinic YouTube channel, where he chats with Kannada celebrities in a way that feels both entertaining and heartfelt. Known for his candid style and ability to put guests at ease, his conversations strike a balance between…