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Bandi Narayanaswamy is a celebrated Telugu writer, teacher, and Sahitya Akademi awardee whose works shine a light on the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities. Deeply rooted in the rural realities of Andhra Pradesh, his writing captures the lives of ordinary people with honesty, empathy, and lyrical simplicity. His acclaimed…

Na Someswara is a renowned Kannada writer, orator, and television personality, widely admired for his popular quiz show Thatt Antha Heli. With his engaging storytelling and deep knowledge of history, culture, and literature, he has inspired generations of readers and viewers. Author of numerous acclaimed works, he continues to enrich…

N S Madhavan is a Malayalam writer and columnist whose body of work spans across genres. He has published seven collections of short stories, a novel, two plays, a travelogue, and a volume of literary essays. His novel Lanthan Batheriyile Luthiniyakal, translated into English by Rajesh Rajamohan as Litanies of…

Manjula Gonal is a young Kannada writer and researcher, currently pursuing her doctoral studies in the Department of Kannada Literary Studies at Kannada University, Hampi. Under the guidance of Dr. Venkatagiri Dalavayi, she is researching the theme “Reconstruction of History in Modern Kannada Drama.” Her keen interest in literature has…

Manasa Chamarthi is a poet based in India who writes in both Telugu and English. Her poems often reflect personal experiences, cultural identity, and the emotional landscapes of everyday life. One of her notable works is Paravasa పరవశ, a poetry collection published by Analpa Book Company, which has been appreciated…