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SHABANA AZMI

SHABANA AZMI

Shabana Azmi is one of the most respected and influential actors in Indian cinema. Her debut performance in Ankur was widely praised, with filmmaker Satyajit

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DECLAN JAMES WALSH

DECLAN JAMES WALSH

Declan Walsh is a Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondent for The New York Times, based in Nairobi. He won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for International

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K R MEERA

K R MEERA

A prominent Malayalam writer. Her major works include Aarachaar, Ormaye Njarnnambu, Aave Mariya, Khabar, and Ghatakan. She has received numerous awards,

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MANU S PILLAI

MANU S PILLAI

Manu S. Pillai is a historian and the author of five books, most recently Gods, Guns & Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity. He won the

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DR. SHASHI THAROOR

DR. SHASHI THAROOR

Dr Shashi Tharoor, fourth-term Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, is the bestselling author of twenty-five books, both fiction and non-fiction,

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MOHAMMAD AZHARUDDIN

MOHAMMAD AZHARUDDIN

Mohammad Azharuddin is widely regarded as one of India's greatest cricketers and a former captain of the national team. A native of Hyderabad, he transitioned

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MAKARAND RAMCHANDRA PARANJAPE

MAKARAND RAMCHANDRA PARANJAPE

Makarand R. Paranjape is Sri Aurobindo Chair (Hon.) at Vedere University and Director of Education at Access Health Care Physicians, Florida. He served

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MARTIN GOODMAN

MARTIN GOODMAN

Martin Goodman is the author of 14 books spanning prize-winning nonfiction and fiction, including My Head for a Tree and Client Earth, the latter named

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M. N. KARASSERY

M. N. KARASSERY

Writer, linguist and social critic. He has worked as a college teacher and as an Associate Editor at Mathrubhumi. His major works include Makkayilekkulla

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SARA JOSEPH

SARA JOSEPH

Prominent Malayalam novelist and short story writer. She is a key organiser and activist in Kerala’s feminist movement. Her major works include Alahayude

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PRIYADARSHAN

PRIYADARSHAN

Legendary filmmaker and one of the most successful directors in Indian cinema. A pioneer of mainstream comedy in Malayalam, he has directed over 70 Malayalam

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V. D. SATHEESAN

V. D. SATHEESAN

Congress leader and Opposition Leader of the Kerala State Assembly. He is the MLA from Paravur Constituency since 2001. He is also the vice president of

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HAASHIR

HAASHIR

Haashir is a popular digital content creator known for his relatable sketches and comedy-driven storytelling. Through consistently engaging content, he

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SUBHASH CHANDRAN

SUBHASH CHANDRAN

Novelist and short story writer. His renowned novels are ‘Manushyanu Oru Aamukham’ and ‘Samudrasila’. He was honoured with many awards, including Kerala

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PRAKASH VARMA

PRAKASH VARMA

Film professional, actor, and advertising film director. He made his acting debut as the notable villain DySP George in the film Thudarum.  He worked as

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JOHN BRITTAS

JOHN BRITTAS

Journalist and member of Rajya Sabha. He is the Managing Director of Kairali TV and Kairali News and former Business Head of Asanet Communications.

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BAHUL RAMESH

BAHUL RAMESH

Bahul Ramesh is a cinematographer and screenwriter. He is famous for his Animal Trilogy, which changed modern Malayalam thrillers with deep stories and

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M.V. GOVINDAN

M.V. GOVINDAN

Secretary of CPI(M), Kerala, M V Govindan is also a member of the Polit Bureau and M.L.A. from Taliparamba constituency. He was also the minister of Local

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FEJO

FEJO

Fejo is a pioneering rapper and lyricist from Kerala, widely regarded as one of the key voices of the Malayalam hip-hop movement. Known for his sharp socio-political

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LUNA MONTENEGRO

LUNA MONTENEGRO

Luna Montenegro is part of montenegrofisher, the London-based collaborative practice of poets and artists Luna Montenegro and Adrian Fisher. For over 25

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P. V. SHAJIKUMAR

P. V. SHAJIKUMAR

P.V. Shajikumar is a prominent Malayalam short story writer, Novelist and screenwriter who has made significant contributions to literature and cinema.

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A A RAHIM

A A RAHIM

A Left-wing youth leader from Kerala. He is the All India President of the DYFI and a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. He has served as state vice

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A CHANDRASEKHAR

A CHANDRASEKHAR

A. Chandrasekhar is a distinguished Indian journalist, author, and film critic with over 32 years of experience in the media industry. Based in Thiruvananthapuram,

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A M SHINAS

A M SHINAS

Historian and writer on contemporary history and international affairs. Regular contributor to major Malayalam and English publications. Works as a History

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ABHILASH MOHAN

ABHILASH MOHAN

Abhilash Mohan Abhilash Mohan is a Prominent Malayalam Journalist who is currently working for Mathrubhumi. He is the recipient of Kerala State Award for

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ABIDA RASHEED

ABIDA RASHEED

Abida Rasheed is a celebrated culinary expert and entrepreneur from Kozhikode, famously known as the Queen of Mappila Cuisine. After a long career in the

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ABISHEK KS

ABISHEK KS

Abishek KS is working as Social Media Strategist at Mathrubhumi and an award-winning digital campaigner.--

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ABRAHAM MATHEW

ABRAHAM MATHEW

Abraham Mathew is a journalist, writer, and columnist with around forty published books spanning short stories, novels, biographies, children’s literature,

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ACHUTHSANKAR

ACHUTHSANKAR

Achuthsankar S. Nair is a distinguished educationist and the former Director of C-DIT. During his tenure, he pioneered several innovative initiatives in

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ADE SOLANKE

ADE SOLANKE

Ade Solanke is an award-winning British-Nigerian playwright, screenwriter, and academic, and artistic director of Spora Stories. Her plays include Pandora’s

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ADRIAN ROBERT FISHER

ADRIAN ROBERT FISHER

Adrian Fisher is part of montenegrofisher, the London-based collaborative practice with Luna Montenegro. For over 25 years, they have worked across poetry,

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ADV JAYASANKAR

ADV JAYASANKAR

A lawyer, social critic, political observer and journalist. He served as Government Pleader from 1996 to 2000. His notable publications include Communist

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ADV. FATHIMA THAHILIYA

ADV. FATHIMA THAHILIYA

In 2017, based on an all-India survey of young and upcoming leaders across India, the “Aapka Times” website listed her as the number one among the most

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AISHWARYA KAMALA

AISHWARYA KAMALA

Aishwarya Kamala Residing in Cambridge. Her debut novel “Virus” was selected for the final round of the D.C. Books Golden Jubilee Novel Competition and

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AJAI P MANGATTU

AJAI P MANGATTU

Ajai P MangattuWriter and translator. His debut novel is titled Susannayude Granthappura. Deham and Moonu Kallukal are the other novels penned by him.

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AJIN

AJIN

Ajin is a digital content creator known for his performances in relatable, comedy-driven sketches. As part of a widely followed creative team, he has contributed

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AJMAL PAZHERI

AJMAL PAZHERI

Sub Editor in ‘Grihalakshmi’ magazine. Cinema and sports are the major topic of interest.

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AKHIL KRISHNAN

AKHIL KRISHNAN

Presenter and orator. Published articles in magazines. Working in Mathrubhumi Digital Literature Division.

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AKHIL SATHYAN

AKHIL SATHYAN

Akhil Sathyan is an Indian film director, writer, and editor working primarily in the Malayalam film industry. He is known as the son of veteran filmmaker

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AKHILA PRIYADARSHINI

AKHILA PRIYADARSHINI

Senior sub editor in Mathrubhumi. Published books namely, 'Kallapencil', 'Kattununayan Kurukkan', 'Oz Enna Manthrikan'.

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ALAN

ALAN

Alan is a digital content creator recognized for his on-screen presence in engaging comedy sketches and short-form narratives. His work as part of a popular

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ALANKODE LEELAKRISHNAN

ALANKODE LEELAKRISHNAN

Alankode Leelakrishnan is a renowned poet and writer from Kerala. Valluvanadan Poorakazhicha, Nilayude Theerangalilude, Vishu Kazhinja Paadangal, and Thathrikuttiyude

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AMAL M

AMAL M

Prominent among the new generation writers, Amal is a native of Pirappancode in Thiruvananthapuram. He was born in 1987. He completed his masters in Art

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AMAL SURENDRAN

AMAL SURENDRAN

Short story writer and journalist recognized early for literary promise. Winner of major writing competitions including Mathrubhumi and Kerala Sahitya

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AMARNATH RAMAKRISHNA

AMARNATH RAMAKRISHNA

K. Amarnath Ramakrishna is Director of Archaeology at ASI, NMMA, Greater Noida, with over 21 years of experience in Indian archaeology. An M.A. and M.Phil.

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AMBIKASUTHAN MANGAD

AMBIKASUTHAN MANGAD

Ambikasuthan Mangad Novelist and short story writer. Some of his major works include 'Marakkappile Theyyamgal', 'Enmakaje', 'Makkam Enna Penn Theyyam',

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AMIT KUMAR JAIN

AMIT KUMAR JAIN

Dr. Amit Kumar Jain is Director of Operations & Services at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and CEO of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL).

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AMIT LODHA

AMIT LODHA

Amit Lodha, IPS (98 batch) and ADG SCRB, Bihar, is an IIT Delhi alumnus who has served as SP in challenging districts such as Nalanda, Gaya, Muzaffarpur,

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AMITABH MATTOO

AMITABH MATTOO

Professor Amitabh Mattoo, Padma Shri, is Dean and Professor at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and President of the Indian

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AMITABHA BAGCHI

AMITABHA BAGCHI

Amitabha Bagchi is the author of the bestselling ‘Above Average’ and the DSC Prize winning ‘Half the Night is Gone’. He has translated the ghazals of Muneer

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AMITHA PRADEEP

AMITHA PRADEEP

An architect and entrepreneur, who owns a creative curatorial startup firm called KYURETA, where Art, Architecture and Curation comes into play. Alongside

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AMMU DEEPA

AMMU DEEPA

Ammudeepa Malayalam poet and painter.. Hailing from Pattambi in Palakkad, she has been an active literary voice for over fifteen years, with acclaimed

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ANAND KUNHUNNY

ANAND KUNHUNNY

Anand KunhunnyFreelance Journalist and activist. Published work: Munnariyippu (An anthology of poems) published by Mathrubhumi books. Lives at Kozhiko

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ANAND NEELAKANTAN

ANAND NEELAKANTAN

Anand Neelakanan is an author, screenplay writer, columnist, cartoonist, and television personality. Anand’s major works include Asura tale of the vanquished,

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ANEES ADAM

ANEES ADAM

Entrepreneur who redefined Kozhikode’s culinary landscape through Adam’s Tea Shop. Combining ancestral taste traditions with modern business insight gained

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ANEESH T.A.

ANEESH T.A.

Aneesh T.A. was born as the son of Antony T. P. and Annie Antony in Kodannur, an agricultural village in Thrissur district. He worked at CSB Bank for over

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ANITA NAIR

ANITA NAIR

Anita Nair is one of India’s most acclaimed authors, with a diverse body of work spanning literary fiction, noir, poetry, children’s literature and translation,

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ANITHA THAMPI

ANITHA THAMPI

Anitha Thampi is a poet and translator. She translated the Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti’s I Saw Ramallah into Malayalam as Ramallah Njaan Kandu. Her

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ANJALI K

ANJALI K

Anjali K. is an experienced professional currently serving as a Development Officer at Tea Board India. Since joining the organization in 2013, she has

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ANJANA GOPAKUMAR

ANJANA GOPAKUMAR

Anjana Gopakumar is a prominent digital creator, food blogger, and restaurant consultant from Thiruvananthapuram, widely known for her popular brand Thank

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