A distinguished Indian author, academic, poet Mamta Kalia is renowned for her contribution to Hindi literature. Having taught at institutions like SNDT Women’s University in Mumbai and Mahila Seva Sadan Degree College, in Allahabad, Kalia retired from her teaching career in 2001. Post-retirement, Kalia took on the role of heading the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad, a…
Manoranjan Byapari is a Bengali writer and socio-political activist who is among the early writers of Dalit literature and is the Chairperson of West Bengal Dalit Sahitya Academy. He came to prominence with the publication of his influential essay Is there a Dalit writing in Bangla? In 2014 he was honoured with Suprabha Majumdar prize…
Ranjit Rae has been deeply involved in multilateral and bilateral diplomacy and has worked in crisis situations and in conflict areas. Rae has a master’s degree from the Delhi School of Economics and worked as a lecturer at St Stephen’s College, Delhi University before joining the Indian Foreign Service in 1980. Rae is a former…
Yatish Kumar is a multifaceted literary genius whose evocative poetry and prose have garnered critical acclaim and touched hearts worldwide. With a remarkable ability to weave words into profound emotions, his works reflect his deep understanding of human experiences and the nuanced layers of life. Author of the highly acclaimed “Antas Ki Khurchan”, Yatish Kumar’s…
Dr. Anamika is a prominent contemporary Indian poet, social worker and novelist writing in Hindi, and a critic writing in English. She has eight collections of poetry, five novels and four works of criticism in her credit. Currently, she is Reader at the Department of English, Satyawati College, University of Delhi. Anamika was born on 17…
Mr. Kamala Kanta Dash is a Founder Member of Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) and brings his interdisciplinary dynamism to this prestigious international literary platform. Mr. Dash has- more than 22+ years of experience in industry, academia and the government. He has studied and worked in Odisha, New Delhi and Melbourne (Australia) for his higher education…
Dr. Bishnu Bibhu Ghimire Noted Poet
