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Malayalanadu
''Malayalanadu'' was a Malayalam, Malayalam-language Indian literary magazine published from 1969 to 1984, under the editorship of S. K. Nair. Based in Quilon, Kerala, the magazine emerged as one of the leading literary periodicals of its era. ''Malayalanadu'' played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of Kerala during the 1970s and early 1980s. Beginning ''Malayalanadu'' was established in 1969 by S. K. Nair, a successful businessman and cashew broker based in Quilon, Kerala. Nair was actively involved in cultural and literary circles. He was inspired to launch a magazine by his friend K. Balakrishnan, the publisher of ''Kaumudi Weekly''. Following nine months of preparation, the inaugural edition was launched on 18 May 1969. The first editorial committee comprised V. B. C. Nair, Parakkode N. R. Kurup (''Janayugom'') and Perumbadavam Sreedharan. Notable works featured in the debut edition included Kakkanadan's novel ''Parankimala'', G. Vivekandan's novel ''Ammu'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakkanadan
George Varghese Kakkanadan (23 April 1935 – 19 October 2011), commonly known as Kakkanadan, was an Indian short-story writer and novelist in the Malayalam language. His works broke away from the Neorealism (art), neo-realism that dominated Malayalam literature through the 1950s and 1960s. He is often credited with laying the foundation of Modernist literature, modernism in Malayalam literature. He is a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award#The Award, Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards in addition to numerous other awards and recognitions. Life Early years Born in Thiruvalla as the second son of evangelist George Kakkanadan and Rosamma, George Varghese Kakkanadan spent most of his childhood at Kollam and Kottarakkara. Though Kakkanadan's father was closely associated with the church, he was a political -left sympathiser. Their house in Kottarakkara was a refuge for prominent communist leaders of the past, who were forced to go hiding. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Story (Das Book)
''My Story'' is an autobiographical book written by Indian author and poet Kamala Das (also known as Kamala Surayya or Madhavikutty). The book was originally published in Malayalam, titled '' Ente Katha''. The book evoked violent reactions of admiration and criticism among the readers and critics. It remains to date the best-selling woman's autobiography in India. ''My Story'' is a chronologically ordered, linear narrative written in a realist style. In the book, Das recounts the trials of her marriage and her painful self-awakening as a woman and writer. The entire account written in the format of a novel. Though ''My Story'' was supposed to be an autobiography, Das later admitted that there was plenty of fiction in it. Plot summary The book, with 50 chapters, follows Aami's (Kamala) life from age four through British colonial and missionary schools in Calcutta where she had to face racist discrimination; through the brutal and indulgent relationship with her husband; through h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ente Katha
''Ente Katha'' (''My Story'') is an autobiography written by Madhavikutty (Kamala Surayya) in the year 1973. She was motivated to write this as she became ill and thought will not survive. The book was controversial and outspoken and had her critics gunning her after it was published in 1973; often shocking her readers with her for conventions and expression of her opinions on subjects in society- more often on the hypocrisy of it. Though ''My Story'' was supposed to be an autobiography, Madhavikutty later admitted that there was plenty of fiction in it. Madhavikutty herself translated the book into English, titled '' My Story''. Plot summary This book is about Aami (Kamala), starting from her childhood and her village. It also depicts her teenage love towards a neighbour of the same age. Her childhood in colonised Calcutta is also explained vividly. Her failed marriage, the birth of her children and her extramarital affairs are addressed in this work. She moved away from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoovanathumbikal
''Thoovanathumbikal'' () or, Dragonflies in the Gentle Rain, is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan, based partly on his own novel ''Udakappola''. It revolves around Jayakrishnan (Mohanlal) who falls in love with two women; Radha ( Parvathy), a distant relative of his, and Clara (Sumalatha), an escort in town. An experimental film, it was a commercial failure at the box office, but over the years it has turned into a cult film with a large fan following.Aradhya Kurup (12 September 2017)"From 'Sadayam' to 'Kaiyoppu': 10 Malayalam films that flopped but have a cult status" ''The News Minute''. Retrieved 14 September 2017. It was ranked eighth by IBN Live in the list of greatest Indian films of all time. The film is widely noted for its rich film score and songs, dialogues and characters, detailed screenplay, and Mohanlal and Sumalatha's performance. Rain is a recurring theme and is portrayed almost as a character in the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since 2023; and, since its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations averag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Illustrated Weekly Of India
''The Illustrated Weekly of India'' was an English-language weekly newsmagazine publication in India. It started publication in 1880 (as ''Times of India'' Weekly Edition; later renamed as ''The Illustrated Weekly of India'' in 1923) and ceased publication in 1993. Also simply known as ''Weekly'' by its readership, ''The Illustrated Weekly of India'' was considered to be an important English-language publication in India for more than a century. The magazine was edited by Sean Mandy, A. S. Raman, Khushwant Singh, M. V. Kamath, and Pritish Nandy. A. S. Raman was the first Indian editor of ''The Illustrated Weekly of India'', succeeding Sean Mandy. Khushwant Singh took over as editor nearly a year after Raman's formal departure. In between, assistant editor Subrata Banerjee edited the magazine for about 20 months. Cartoons in the latter half of the magazine were by R. K. Laxman and Mario Miranda. It is now defunct, having closed down on 13 November 1993. Many young students ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunjunni Mash
Kunjunni (10 May 1927 - 26 March 2006), popularly known as Kunjunni Mash (''Mash'' is the Malayalam equivalent of teacher), was an Indian poet of Malayalam literature. Known for his short poems with a philosophical overtone, his works were popular among children as well as adults. He received several honors including three awards from the Kerala Sahitya Akademi viz. Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions. Early life and career Kunjunni was born on 10 May 1927 at Valapad, a village in Thrissur district in the south Indian state of Kerala to Njayapilly Illathu ''Neelakantan Moosath'' and ''Athiyarathu Narayani Amma''. Kunjunni started his career as a teacher at the Chelari school. He joined Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama High School in Kozhikode in 1953. He was an inmate of the Ashrama and taught, looked after, and interacted with the hostel boys there. He retired f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balachandran Chullikad
Balachandran Chullikkad (born 30 July 1957) is an Indian poet, orator, lyricist and actor in Malayalam-language media. Early life Balachandran was born in Paravur, Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He completed his graduation in English literature from the Union Christian College, Aluva (first two years) and Maharajas College, Ernakulam. Career His collection of poems published includes ''Pathinettu Kavithakal, Amaavaasi, Ghazal, Maanasaantharam, Dracula'' etc. Another collection of his previously published poems, ''Balachandran Chullikkadinte Kavithakal'' (The Poems of Balachandran Chullikkad), was published in 2000. He has also published a book of his memoirs, ''Chidambarasmarana'' (2001). He has participated in many national literary seminars organised by the Central Academy of Letters, India. He was one among the ten members of a cultural delegation of India to Sweden in 1997 invited by Nobel Academy and Swedish Writers Union. He represented Indian poetry in the international b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satchidanandan
K. Satchidanandan (born 28 May 1946) is an Indian poet and critic, writing in Malayalam and English. A pioneer of modern poetry in Malayalam, a bilingual literary critic, playwright, editor, columnist and translator, he is the former editor of ''Indian Literature'' journal and the former secretary of Sahitya Akademi. He is also social advocate for secular anti-caste views, supporting causes like environment, human rights and free software and is a well known speaker on issues concerning contemporary Indian literature. He is the festival director of Kerala Literature Festival. Life and career Koyamparambath Satchidanandan was born in 1946 in Pulloot, a village in Kodungallur in the Thrissur District of Kerala. After his early education in a village school, he was graduated in biology from the Christ College, Irinjalakuda, and had his Masters in English from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. He obtained his PhD in post-structuralist poetics from the University of Calicut. He jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balamani Amma
Nalapat Balamani Amma (19 July 1909 – 29 September 2004) was an Indian poet who wrote in Malayalam. ''Amma'' (Mother), ''Muthassi'' (Grandmother), and ''Mazhuvinte Katha'' (The story of the Axe) are some of her well-known works. She was a recipient of many awards and honours, including the Padma Bhushan, Saraswati Samman, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Ezhuthachan Award. She was the mother of writer Kamala Das, also known as Madhavikutty. Biography Balamani Amma was born on 19 July 1909 to Chittanjoor Kunhunni Raja and Nalapat Kochukutti amma at Nalappat, her ancestral home in Punnayurkulam, Ponnani taluk, Malabar District, British India. She had no formal education, and the tutelage under her maternal uncle and his collection of books helped her become a poet. She was influenced by Nalapat Narayana Menon and the poet Vallathol Narayana Menon. At age 19, Amma married V.M. Nair, who became the managing director and managing editor of ''Mathrubhumi'', a widely circulated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalithambika Antharjanam
Lalithambika Antharjanam (30 March 1909 – 6 February 1987) was an Indian author and social reformer best known for her literary works in the Malayalam language. She was influenced by the Indian independence movement and social reform movements among the Nambuthiri community and her writing reflects a sensitivity to the women's role in society, in the family and as an individual. Her published oeuvre consists of short stories, poems, children's literature, and a novel, '' Agnisakshi'' (''Fire, My Witness'') which won the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 1977. Her autobiography ''Atmakathaykku Oru Amukham'' (''An Introduction to Autobiography'') is also considered a significant work in Malayalam literature. Her other works include ''Adyathe Kathakal'' (''First Stories''), ''Takarna Talamura'' (''Ruined Generation''), ''Kilivatililoode'' (''Through the Pigeon Hole''), ''Kodunkattil Ninnu'' (''From a Whirlwind''), ''Moodupadathil'' (Behind the Veil) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayala Rajyam
''Malayala Rajyam'' was a Malayalam-language newspaper founded by K. G. Shankar in 1929 in Quilon, Travancore. Its main aim was to support the Indian independence movement and the activities of Indian National Congress. It became a daily in 1931 and was amongst the earliest daily morning newspapers in Kerala. The newspaper featured despatches from the Associated Press of India and Reuters as well as news pictures fed by international photo agencies. It had modern printing equipment and even operated a bus service to distribute the copies to agents on time. The news agency Keralapress was established in 1930 in Madras and served as a mail service giving news about Malayali activities in Madras to ''Malayala Rajyam''. ''Malayala Rayam'' was one of the largest circulated newspapers in southern Kerala during the 1930s and was particularly popular among the Nair The Nair (, ) also known as Nayar, are a group of Indian Hindu castes, described by anthropologist Kathleen Gough as " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
