Anand (P.Sachidanandan), born in 1936 in Irinjalakuda in Trichur district in Kerala is an eminent Malayalam fiction writer and essayist, whose fiction reads almost like texts of high philosophy. His works do not conform exactly to any of the fictional forms currently in vogue. Anand has consistently tried to explore in his fiction fundamental issues of power, justice and the human condition. A major recurring theme in most of Anand's works is the way power and its various abusive manifestations inflict torturous pain and suffering on common people. The process of people coming to terms with this suffering over and over again appears in his works as an historical pattern. Some of his works betray a Kafkaesque streak. His works also demonstrate a deep sense of history, using not only personalities and events from the past, but also reflecting continuously on the lessons that the past teaches us. While denouncing the abuse of power, Anand does not advocate the overthrow of the institutions of power, for instance the state. He strikes a middle path that argues for more sensitization and conscientization of the institutions of power. A radical humanist, inspired by the ideas of M. N. Roy in his early years, Anand is ill at ease with all varieties of absolutist tendencies.

His first writing was Alkoottam. Marana Certificatu, Utharayanam, Abhayarthikal, Nashta Pradesangal, Marubhumikal Undakunnathu, Govardhanante Yathrakal, Vyasanum Vigneswaranum, Apaharikkappetta Daivangal (Novels), veedum Thadavum, Ira, Odiyunna Kurisu, Samvadam, Asantham, Nalamathe Aani, Charithra Kantam, Anandinte kathakal, Samharathinte Pusthakam (Stories), Shavaghoshayatra, Mukthipatham (Drama), Sambhashanangal Sachidanadhanumayi, Idavelakalil (Essays), JaivaManushian, Vettakkaranum Virunnukaranum (Studies) are his another books. Desert Shadows (Marubhumikal Undakunnathu) and Twilight Encounters are his English Books.

He has received many awards including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Vaylar Award.

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C. Radhakrishnan has been honored by both the National Sahitya Academy of India (1989, for Spandamapinikale nandi) and the Sahitya Academy of Kerala (1962, for Nizhalpadukal). He has been conferred the Vayalar Award (1990, for Munpe parakuna pakshikal), Mahakavi G. Award (1993, for Verpadukalude viralpadukal), Mooloor Award, Dr. C. P. Menon Award (for Aalochana), Achuthamenon Award (for Munpe parakuna pakshikal), Abudhabi Malayali Samajam Award (1988, for Munpe parakuna pakshikal), Pandit Karuppan Award, Devi Prasadam Award, Lalithambika Award (2004, for his total contribution to Malayalam literature) etc. His works have been translated into various Indian and foreign languages.

Cinema Of Malayalam is a great website to learn about malayalam cinema and its historical roots. It publishes reviews of new parallel cinema and has an extensive database of malayalam cinema, documentaries and directors.

Centre for Linguistic Computing Keralam is a joint venture of Computational Linguistic Team @ C-DIT, Kerala State IT Mission and Dept: of Linguistics University of Kerala for research development production and dissemination of Malayalam Language Technology

Short story writer and novelist in Malayalam. E. harikumar won Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 1988 for the collection of short stories titled Dinosarinte Kutty (The Dinosaur's Baby), Padmarajan Award in 1997 for the best story of the year 'Pachhapayyine Pidikkan' (To Catch A Grasshopper) and Nalappadan Award for the book Sookshichu Vacha Mayilpeeli (Peacock Feather Treasured) in 1998.

Edasseri dealt with an awe-inspiring variety of subjects in his poems, plays and essays. His subjects range from the mythical to the social psyche on the one hand and from socio-political to environmental concerns on the other. A farsighted environmentalist Edasseri is the first poet in Kerala to air concern about the damage to eco system, in two of his poems "Kuttippuram Bridge"(1954) and "The Mango Tree Felled" (1963), when ecology was still not a subject of human concern at least in this part of the world. Few poets have evoked such keen interest as Edasseri in the new-era writers, so much so about twenty five poets have written poems eulogizing him.

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Indian playback singer- the name invokes memories of lilting music and haunting melody. Gifted with a voice described by discerning music lovers as "unbelievably rich", "lush", "opulent" and a singing quality filled with depth and warmth, G Venugopal has in a short span of time made a mark as a singer par excellance. Having hailed from a family of gifted classical musicians has no doubt shaped the formative years of this talented young singer.

INDULEKHA showcases anything related to Malayalam writing and Malayali living. Anything means everything close to the heart of a Keralite; books, arts, cinema, music, food, nature, life etc.

Its project BOOKS INSIDE aims at bringing the Malayalam writers, publishers and readers together. It is an online book fair. Writers and publishers get a permanent online showcase for their books. Readers get a golden chance to browse the new works published, to comment on them and to buy them.

Currently living in new York and writing poems and articles for periodicals in India as well as in united states. His first book “Ayodhanaththinte Achuthantu’ (Axis of Combat), a collection of poems published by mulberry publication Kozhikode, India in 1996. The second collection “Ayanam vachana rekhayil”(Journey on the line of verse) published in 1999. His latest collection is 'Polymorphism' (2002).

And received many Awards for Poetry such as, Kerala Sahitya Academy Kanakasri Endowment Award for “Ayanam vachana rekhayil” 2002.
Mathan Tharakan Award for “Ayodhanathinte Achuthantu”(axis of Combat) 1996, By Mathan Tharakan Trust, Pathanamthitta , Kerala, India, Malayalam Pathram Award 1996-97Chacko publications, New York, Federation of Kerala Associations in North America seventh international convention Award for poetry. Dallas, Texas July 4th 1996.FOKANA award for the poem 'Bhoomiyute Hrudayam'(The heart of Earth) in 1994Toronto, Canada.

Dr. K.N. Panikkar (b. 1936), Vice- Chancellor, Sree Sankaracharya University, Kalady, has established himself as a historian of international repute, original and authentic in his views on the Medieval and Modern History of India and the World. An outstanding academic luminary, he holds prestigious Visiting Professorships in many Universities in India, Europe and America. As an acknowledged Scholor and Resource Person of History, he has been officiating as the Chairperson of Expert Committees and Councils of establishments and institutions as varied as IGNOU, ICHR, World Book Encyclopaedia, JNU, Gazetteers and the National Archives. He is the Chairman of Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR).

A life-long student and researcher in the historical discipline, he has been very prolific as an author as well. He has published eight highly rated books on the ideological, ethnic, socio- political and economic undercurrents of the Modernist Phase of History.

Dr. K.N. Panikkar has authored British Diplomacy in North India (1968), Against Lord and State: Religion and Peasant Uprisings in Malabar (1989), and Culture and Consciousness in Modern India (1990). He has also edited John Malcom's Political History of India (1970), National and Left Movements of India (1980), Communalism in India: History, Politics and Culture (1991); and compiled two source volumes: Peasant Protest and Revolts in Malabar (1990), and Towards Freedom (1998). His recent works are An Agenda for Cultural Action and Other Essays (2002), Before the night falls (2002), and Samskaaravum Deshiyathayum (2002).

K.Ayyappa Paniker (b.12th September, 1930), poet, professor and critic, has been the pioneer of modernism in Kerala. His influence has been quite profound and far-reaching in the entire cultural and intellectual life of the Malayalee. If in poetry Paniker could be seen as the harbinger of a new voice, in the field of literary criticism he ushered in a paradigm shift towards a radically newer awareness.

His influence on modern Malayalam theatre and on new playwrights has been of equal importance G.Sankara Pillai, Kavalam Narayana Paniker and Narendra Prasad have all come under his sphere of thinking at one time or other. Similar has been the case with film and filmmakers like G.Aravindan, John Abraham and actors like Bharat Gopi and Nedumudi Venu. Among the visual artists Paniker's influence is evidenced by his long standing association with M.V.Devan, Paris Viswanathan and others.

Above all Ayyappa Paniker has come to be regarded as an icon of modernist culture and thinking. A widely travelled scholar and poet of international renown, he is a unique instance of creative and intellectual genius.

Kamaluddin better known as Kamal is a director well known among the Malayali community around the world. He was born on November 28, 1957 in Mathilakam, Kodungallur. Kamal married Saburabi; they were blessed by, a daughter Hanna Kamal and a son Januse Mohammed. His interest in film making led him to enroll himself at the Kalabharathi Film Institute, Trichur. As a student at the Academy he had worked along with his fellow mates as an assistant director to develop his first film. The project was eventually dropped. Inspired by the fact the directors like I V Sasi and Bharathan were gaining popularity and fame, and a liking for movies along with the encouragement and support from his uncle Yousuf Padiyath, created a driving force in his mind to move towards Cinema. The yester year actor and a relative of Kamal, Bahadur was his guide to this industry. Thrasam directed by Ashraf Padiyath was his official entry into the Mystic world of Cinema as a writer. It was his short story which was later elaborated into a film. Working with his Mentors P.N Menon, K.S Sethumadhavan and Bharathan as Assistant Director moulded him into a director and gave the finishing touches before he debuted as a director in the production of Mizhineer Pookkal Starring Mohanlal and Oorvasi released on June 19, 1986.

He won State award for Best Director for the film Ulladakkam. This film was also honored the Filmfare award and also featured in Indian Panorama. Mazhayethum Munpe brought laurels as the State Award for Best Popular Film, Critic's Award and the Ramu Kariat award for Best Director. Madhuranombara Kattu & Meghamalhar was adjudged the State award for II best film. Meghamalhar also won State award for the Best Screenplay, Film Critics award for Best film, and Ramu Kariat award for Best Director.

This Home Page is dedicated to the works of Kovilan, one of the great writers in Malayalam language. Kovilan has published eleven novels, tweleve short story collections, three essay collections and one play.

Home page of Kuzhoor Wilson, poet and journalist. He is currently working at Asianet Duabi Radio as sub editor and news reader.

Lal Jose's Career in Film Industry started as Assistant Director, to the well-known director Kamal. His Career as a Director started with the movie “Oru Maravathoor Kanavu”

Now Lal Jose is one of the most promising directors among the young crop of filmmakers in Malayalam Film Industry. He has proved his mettle with the spectacular success of a string of films like "Oru Maravathur Kanavu", "Chadranudikkunna Dikkil", "Randam Bhavam", "Meesha Madhavan", "Pattalam", "Chandupottu", and "Achanurangathaveedu".

M.N. Karassery Born as Mohiyuddin Nadukkandiyil in Karassery Villege, North
Malabar, Kerala, India in 1951. He is an Established Malayalam writer and activist of versatile achievements.

The year - 1951. The place - Kozhikode. The venerable socialist Jayaprakash Narayan asks of a 15- year old boy his wish. The reply is spontaneous: 'Membership in the Socialist Party'. 'But aren't you a mere slip of a boy', queries the leader. 'But he will grow up', promises the father. Thus was Veerendrakumar initiated into the socialist ranks, under the admiring gaze of his father, Padmaprabha Gowder, Socialist M.L.A in the Madras Legislative Assembly. That unswerving commitment to the cause still propels the political activity of this multi-faceted personality.

M. T. Vasudevan Nair, one of the most respected Indian writers today, was born on 15th july 1933 in Kudallur, a small village in Palakkad district, Kerala. He rose to eminence through his well-crafted novels and short stories in Malayalam whose romantic poignancy and tender portrayal of the human condition endeared the author to his readers. He captured in subtle detail the pain and anguish that marked the ebb of feudalism in Kerala in many of his novels. A master storyteller, M.T made his way up to be honored with the highest literary award the nation confers on a writer, the Jnanpith in 1995. Prior to that, he had received many awards and accolades like both state and center Sahitya Akademi Awards. He occupied and continues to occupy many important and powerful positions in various literary bodies including the presidentship of Kerala Sahitya Akademi and the chairmanship of Tunchan Memorial Trust. The Library of Congress has in its collection sixty-two books, mostly by M.T and some on him. Also, some of them are translations of his works into English.

Madhu Ambat is one of the Best Cinematographers of India. He has taken the Art of Indian Cinematography to a new peak. For him cinematography is a passion and not a profession.

He also heads a non-profit making research organization "Fantasia Center for Research and Development of Cinema". This newly started organization strives to develop an atmosphere for research in cinema and to spread a film culture.

Prof. V. Madhusoodanan Nair was born on 25th February1949 at Aruviyodu a hilly hamlet by the river Neyyar, down south in Neyyattinkara in the district of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Madhusoodhanan Nair imbibed quite early the tradition of many a ritualistic song from K.Velayudhan Pillai, his father, who was a reciter of Thottam Pattu. Soon after securing his M.A he has had a brief stint at journalism before joining St. Xavier’s College, Thiruvananthapuram.

He took to writing poetry while at school and began publishing his pieces only in 80’s. His first collection “Naranathu Bhranthan’ was published in 1992. He is the recipient of Kerala Sahithya Akademy Award, Kunju Pillai Award and K. Balakrishnan Award.

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As a writer P K Balakrishnan is best known for his novel 'Ini Njan Urangatte'. Balakrishnan has 11 published works to his credit as on date. His only other novel is' Pluto priyapetta Pluto' (Pluto, my dear Pluto), the story of his real life dog named after the Walt Disney counterpart.

Kesava Dev earned name and fame through his short-stories and novels. Dev has written about one hundred short stories, which are, published in three athologies. Dev has experienced the miseries of two world wars, and had participated in the struggle for Indian Independence. What he wrote and spoke were not different from the life he lived. Farmers, peasants, low-class civil servants and prostitutes, became hero's and heroines in fiction. He said his writings were meant to serve a purpose. The purpose was to bring out the humanism in human beings and to curtail their beastly instincts. He revolted against the norms and techniques prescribed by certain critics, and he was in full blast when it came to defending his stand

P.R.Harikumar is a writer in Malayalam, the language of Kerala which is one of the southern states in India. He was born in a small town -Attingal- in Kerala in 1960. He took his M.A.in Malayalam Literature from Kerala University and M.Phil. from Calicut University. By profession he is a college lecturer. He is working at the Dept. of Malayalam, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Ernakulam.

He started his literary career at the age of 15 by writing poems and stories.His first work published in a magazine was a story called 'Muthassiyude Vazhi'(1980). His first book, a collection of stories with the title, 'Niram Veezhunna Varakal' was published in 1990. In 1998 another collection of his stories-'Aliyunna Alroopangal' was published through Current Books, Kottayam. He has keen interest in literary criticism also. In the book 'Vakkinte Souhrudam'(published through Current Books, Thrissur in 1992) you can read his thoughts on some basic principles of art and literature. He is very particular in veiwing literature as one of the cultural and aesthetic expression of human race.

The main purpose of this magazine is to promote Pravasi Malayali Writers and to share the Malayalam literature thoughts in a universal basis. This Magazine designed and produced to the international standards.

Puzha.com is a technology start-up focused in Online Malayalam publishing and developing local language tools.The objective of Puzha.com is to bring together the Malayalee communities all around the world using various avenues offered by Internet and to promote the Malayalam literature, art and culture. Puzha.com promotes Malayalam literature, music , art and culture through its various channels with the help of a high profiled Editorial Board headed by Sri. K.L Mohanavarma, a renowned Malayalam writer.

R. Sarath is a journalist turned filmmaker. Seven years, he spent with a leading Malayalam News Weekly, Kalakaumudi. He started his film career as a documentary filmmaker. He got a junior fellowship from Department of Culture, Government of India for his research on the Murals. During the filming of 'The Painted Epics' he found out some rare mural paintings of Raja Ravi Varma from his family temple, which was not yet exposed, to the public. This finding has been a landmark in the history of Ravi Varma paintings and was a turn to Sarath's career as an innovative documentarian and filmmaker. Gaining experiences as a short filmmaker, he turned into the feature filmmaking.

His debut film Sayahnam got the Indira Gandhi National Award 2000 for the first best film by a director. Besides this, it has bagged seven state awards- best film, best actor, best art director, best editor, best singer and best dubbing, from the Kerala Government in 2000.

Raj Nair was born in India, a published author of fiction. "The Exhibits" is his first film, about his own grandmother.

Raj Nair is also an academic, teaching oral medicine, educated in India, Hong Kong, London and Harvard.

Award Winning Cinematographer with over 120 Feature Films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu,Hindi and English. B.Sc. Graduate in Chemistry from Loyola College , Chennai ( Madras)and obtained Diploma in Cinema ( Motion Picture Photography ) from the prestigious FILM INSTITUTE OF INDIA , PUNE. ( 1968 - 71)

Debut film "VIDYARTHIKALEY ITHILE ITHILE" - Malayalam Feature film Directed by John Abraham. Have been associated as the Cinematographer of many Nationally and Internationally renowned Film Directors such as John Abraham, Ramu Kariat, Bharathan, K.G.George, M.T.Vasudevan Nair, P.N.Menon, I.V.Sasi, Sethu Madhavan, Sasi Kumar, Hariharan, Mohan, Mani Rathnam etc

Renowned Cartoonist, Caricaturist, Poet and Author - S.Jithesh is the chief pioneer of the literary genre, 'Cartoon Criticism' in Malayalam. He is the Editor - in - Chief of Chiricheppu Cartoon monthly. The hallmark of Jithesh's cartoon is their merciless attack upon the corruptions and other social evils prevailing in the society. His cartoons are an assortment of simple lines that stood out for their directness of expression arguemented by arresting punch lines never missed the mark.

Sabu Cyril is a leding art director in the malayalam movie industry. To date has 480 Ad. Films, 3 Tele serials and 50 Feature Films in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu And Kanada to his credit.

Cinematography is an extension of photography.Though the essentials are the same, Cinematography deals with moving pictures and is more of a combined effort.

It is relatively easier for a photographer to graduate on to become a cinematographer because his basic perceptions are in tune with the visual. Visual art best learnt through a journey of self-discovery.

I have always had great respect and admiration for the earlier generation of cinematographers. who laid the foundation for us to learn and see the world poetically, in terms of light and shadow.

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SHAJI KARUN (Shaji N. Karun) born at Kerala, India; in 1952, studied Cinema and Television at the highly reputed film institute of India at Pune, graduating to become the cinematographer of nearly 40 films and almost all films of Aravindan. His work won him the Eastman Kodak Award for Excellence in 1990.

His directorial debut was not until 1988 with PIRAVI, which attracted tremendous acclaim. Selected in no less than 70 International and National film festivals, amongst them Cannes, it received 31 awards, including the prestigious Charlie Chaplin Award at Edinburgh, the Silver Leopard at Locarno, The Special Mention of Camera d'Or at Cannes, the Silver Hugo at Chicago and President of India's Gold Medal Award for the best film in the year 1989. His second film SWAHAM was received with equal praise selected not only in the Official Competition at Cannes in 1994, but also invited to numerous international festivals gathering a large number of awards. VANAPRASTHAM, the last dance, his third film. It was also his third to be selected at Cannes Film Festival, an honour bestowed on only a handful of Directors in the world. The Film has been adjudged as the Best film of the National film Festival of India in 1999 and has also won several National and international recognitions. NISHAD, his latest film in Hindi Language, completed in May 2002, and premiered in Fukuoka International Film Festival held September 2002 at Japan. As a Short filmmaker , he has been awarded Gold medal from The President of India in 1996 and won many honours from International Film Festivals.

Born in 1960, Shyamaprasad had his basic degree in Theatre Arts from the eminent School of Drama of Calicut University, India. Having been awarded the Commonwealth scholarship in 1989, he did his Masters in Media Productions at the Hull University, U.K. He has also worked as media researcher and creative contributor for BBC, Pebble Mill studios. Some of his most interesting work has been with Channel Four Televisions of Britain for their multi-racial programs. His features for TV and cinema have won him several national and provincial awards.

A malayalam online magazine focussed on literature.

Thani Malayalam Blogroll is a aggregator for all the malayalam blogs.

Varamozhi Editor is a transliteration based Malayalam text Editor running on both Windows and Unix. In other words, you can type in Manglish and you will see in real Malayalam. Also, you can copy-paste any Malayalam article from some web site and that will be converted back to Manglish for correction or further editing.

Over the past 25 years, I have worked in premier media organizations in a variety of roles covering all branches of journalism. I have been special correspondent with The Times of India, columnist at The Sunday Observer, commentator for Rediff-on-the-Net, special correspondent with Outlook magazine, feature writer for The Illustrated Weekly of India, correspondent with The Telegraph and The Pioneer, sub-editor at The Indian Express and agency reporter with Associated Press (AP).

2004 ഡിസംബര്‍ മുതല്‍ സജീവമായി നടന്നുവരുന്ന അക്ഷരശ്ലോകം യാഹൂ ഗ്രൂപ്പില്‍ ഉദ്ധരിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന ശ്ലോകങ്ങളുടെ സമാഹാരം ഇവിടെ കാണാം.