Paipra Radhakrishnan is a
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...
writer, columnist, editor and cultural observer. He was the Secretary of
Kerala Sahitya Akademi
The Kerala Sahitya Akademi or Academy for Malayalam literature is an autonomous body established to promote the Malayalam language and literature. It is situated in City of Thrissur, Kerala in India.
History
The academy was inaugurated on 15 ...
during the period 1991-1995. He is the president of Akshaya Pusthaka Nidhi, and Director, Arshavidyapeedom. He writes the much acclaimed cultural critic column ''Aazhchavettom'' in ''
Kalakaumudi
''Kalakaumudi'' ( is an illustrated weekly news magazine published in Malayalam language from Kerala, India. It is printed in Thiruvananthapuram and distributed throughout Kerala by Kalakaumudi Publications Pvt. Ltd. ''Kalakaumudi'' was launc ...
'' weekly. He has authored many books of short stories, essays, and children's literature. He represented Kerala in many international and national literary events and book festivals.
Personal life
Paipra Radhakrishnan was born in a small village of Paipra, in Ernakulam district to Vadakkanchery Akathoottu Bhargavi Kunjamma and Methala Thattayath Puthankottayil Neelakandan Karthav. He completed his studies from
Govt. UPS, Paipra and
GHS Cheruvattoor,
Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom,
Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
The Maharaja's College is a government college of higher education located in Kochi, Kerala. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest colleges in India. Located in the heart of the city, the college is spread over a campus of on the ba ...
, and NSS Training College, Changanassery. He worked in various Civil Supplies Department and Public Education Department, Govt. of Kerala. He retired from Govt. service as High School Teacher from Govt. HSS, Methala during the year 2007. His wife
Nalini Bekal
Nalini Bekal (born 15 October 1954) is a Malayalam novelist and short story writer.Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...
. They have two daughter, Dr. Anuradha Dilip works as Ayurveda Medical Officer and Anuja Akathoottu is agricultural economist by profession. Anuja writes poems in Malayalam and published two books, ''Pothuvakya Sammelanam'' and ''Aromayude Vastrangal'' and won many state level poetry awards.
Posts held
* ''Secretary, Kerala Sahitya Academy''
* ''President, Akshaya Pusthakanidhi''
* ''Founder Secretary, Kathasamithi''
* ''Member, Kerala-Lakshwadeep Text Book Committee''
* ''Director, Arsha Vidyapeedom''
* ''Editorial Board Member, Guruvayoor Devaswom''
* ''Hon. Chief Editor, Shree Bhagavathy Magazine''
* ''Consultant Editor, Rubber Magazine, Rubber Board''
* ''Consultant Editor, Indian Nalikera Journal, Coconut Development Board''
* ''Consultant Editor, Rajaveedhi, Public Works Department, Kerala''
Works
; Short Story Collections
* ''kathuvacha Maunam''
* ''Alaathachakram''
* ''Penthookkam''
* ''Thiranjedutha Kathakal''
; Novels
* ''Velipaadukal''
; Children's Literature
* ''Prakaasham parathunnavar''
* ''Gurudakshina''
* ''Uthankan''
; Essays
* ''Vilkaaund Swakaryathakal''
Indulekha online.
* ''Nanmathinmakalude Pathayam''
; Editor
* ''Paipra; Innale, Innu''
* ''Kera Shabda Kosham''
Awards and recognitions
* ''Prof. Joseph Mundassery
Joseph Mundassery (17 July 1903 – 25 October 1977) was a literary critic and Indian politician from Kerala state. He specialised in the Malayalam language and literature. In Kerala politics, he is remembered as the Education Minister who w ...
State Award''
* ''Bala Sahitya State Award''
* ''Ramavriksha Banipuri National Award''
* ''Khasak Award''
* ''Gurusrekshta Award''
* ''Fellowship, Cultural Department, Govt. of India''
Activities and news reports
Sreebhagavathy Vidyarambham special Releas
References
External links
''Shillong Times''
Meghalaya Sree Narayana Guru function
Paipra Desham Facebook Page
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1952 births
Living people
People from Ernakulam district
Indian children's writers
20th-century Indian short story writers
20th-century Indian essayists