Ramesh Karthik Nayak | |
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| Born | Nunnavath Karthik 14 December 1997 |
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| Period | Contemporary |
| Genres | |
| Subject | Banjara folk literature |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Ramesh Karthik Nayak (b 1997) is a Telugu writer who writes about the lifestyle of Banjara community he belongs to. He writes in Banjari language in Telugu script, in Telugu and in English.[1] His writings have appeared in Poetry at Sangam, Indian Periodical, Live Wire, Outlook India, Nether Quarterly, and Borderless Journal and his story, ‘The Story of Birth’ was published in Exchanges: Journal of Literary Translation, University of IOWA. [2][3][4]
Literary Works[edit | edit source]
- Blader Bandi, Collection of poems in Telugu. Published year: 2018[5]
- Dhavlo, short story collection in Telugu. Published by Anvikshiki PVT. Published year: 2021. [6]
- Kesula, compilation of short stories. Co- edited along with Prof Surya Dhananjay. Published by Telangana Sahitya academy - 2022.[7]
- Chakmak is his debut collection of poems in English. Published by Red River Press. Published year: 8th August 2023.
Recognition[edit | edit source]
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- Awarded Tribal young achiever award for contribution to tribal Literature(Telugu), Telangana State Tribal Welfare Department, 9 August 2021.
- One of his poems is taught as part of the Telugu literature curriculum at SR&BGNR GOVT DEGREE COLLEGE, TELANGANA STATE.
- Blader Bandi, Collection of poems taught as part of the M. A- Telugu literature curriculum(2nd Year) at ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, Vishakapatnam. [8]
- Balder Bandi, poetry collection - 2018 (Twice shortlisted for Kendra Sahitya academy Yuva puraskar - 2021 and 2023.)
- Dhaavlo, short story collection - 2021 (Twice shortlisted Kendra Sahitya academy Yuva puraskar - 2022 and 2023.)
- Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimha puraskar - 2018, Hyderabad.
- Telangana state literary award, 2018 - Bodhan.
- Nava svaranjali puraskar, 2019- Muvva Rangaiah Foundation. Khammam.
- Awarded Tribal young achiever award for contribution to tribal Literature(Telugu), Telangana State Tribal Welfare Department, 9 August 2021.
- Banjara Youth Icon Award, 2021- Warangal.
- Ravi Sasthri Kadha Puraskaram, July 2023- Udayini, Vishakapatnam.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kaushik, Shrimansi (16 August 2023). "Ink trails, heritage tracks". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ↑ Paulose, Marina. "Poet Ramesh Karthik Nayak is here for one reason — to share the power & beauty of the Telugu language". The South First. The south first. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ↑ Team, Metrolife (21 April 2023). "Big names coming for South Indian literary fest". Deccan Herald. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ↑ Rajpal, Seema (15 September 2021). "A 23-year-old Telugu writer and his quest to bring the stories of his Lambada community to the fore". edex live. The new Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ↑ Teja, Charan (13 August 2021). "Meet Ramesh Karthik Nayak, a young author who tells stories of Banjara tribal people". The News Minute. The News Minute. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ↑ "సాహిత్య వార్తలు: ఢావ్లో పుస్తక పరిచయ సభ". Asianet News Network. Asianet News Network. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
{{cite news}}:|first1=missing|last1=(help) - ↑ "25-year-old's poems on tribals included in Andhra University syllabus Read more At: https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/25-year-olds-poems-on-tribals-included-in-andhra-university-syllabus20221229164623/". Asian News International. Asian News International. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
{{cite news}}:|first1=missing|last1=(help); External link in|title= - ↑ Paithari, Raghu (11 December 2022). "Young writer, once a catering steward, now has his poems taught in universities". Telangana Today. Telangana Today. Retrieved 18 August 2023.