Shivanand Kalave
Shivananda Kalave is a writer and journalist by profession, known for his writings that raise environmental awareness. He has traveled extensively across the Uttara Kannada district, documenting its agriculture, ecology, and local life. His travel writings are compiled in the book Kaadunelada Kaalamaana. He has also studied various facets of indigenous knowledge systems.
His popular columns include Mudeballi, Mullehannu (for Sampada.net, an online journal), Bahudhaanya (in Udayavani), and Dot Saalu (a documentation of water conservation efforts).
Some of his major works include Kaana Gouri, Gouri Jinkeya Aatmakathe, Aranya (published by Kannada Book Authority), Aranya Jnaanada Hatyaakaanda, Computer Oota Halli Maarata, Patrakartar “ Time Untaa?, Male Maneya Maatukathe, Kaan Baagilu, Mannina Odu, Ondu Tuttina Kathe, Kshaama Dangura, Jala Vartamaana, Anna Koduva Ananya Thota, Tadroopi Kaadu (co-edited with G. Krishna Prasad), Odal Novina Thottila Haadu, Paschima Ghattadalli Monoculture Mahayaana, Kaan Chitte, Hasiru Pustakada Hale Puttagalu, Kaadunelada Kaalamaana, Kaanmaneya Kathegalu, and Kaveri Khanda, among others.
Shivananda Kalave has been honored with several awards, including the Environmental Journalism Award from the Karnataka State Government and the Asaamanya Kannadiga Award from Suvarna News. He is widely respected for educating fellow journalists on environmental concerns.
