Paipra Radhakrishnan is a

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writer, columnist, editor and cultural observer. He was the Secretary of

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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 ''

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'' 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

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, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom,

Maharaja's College, Ernakulam The Maharaja's College is a Public university, government college located in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest colleges in India. Located in the heart of the city, the college campus is spread ov ...

, 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 is a famous novelist and writer in

. 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 wa ...

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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