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BIO-DATA

A. General Information

a. Name : Dr. Ambikasutan M. (Ambikasutan Mangad)

b. Date of Birth : 11 July 1962

c. Address (Residential) : ‘Nandakam’ Kanhangad South Post Kanhangad Kasaragod Dist. PIN. 671315 Ph: 0467-2202177 9446270627

d. Designation with Official Address : Dr. Ambikasutan M.

Associate Professor Dept. of Malayalam Nehru Arts & Science College, Padnakkad Kasaragod Dist. PIN 671328 Ph: 0467-2280335

e. Date of Joining : 12 October 1987

f. Academic Qualifications : M.A. Malayalam Degree – 1st Class With 1st Rank (Calicut University) M.Phil. Degree with 2nd Rank (Kerala University) Ph.D. Degree (Calicut University)

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g. Honours Conferred : 1. ‘Karoor Puraskaram’ – 1985 2. ‘Kerala Sahithya Academy Thunjan Award’ – 1987 3. ‘Ankanam Award’ – 1995 4. ‘Ethal Award’ – 1995 5. ‘Edassery Award – 2000 6. ‘Kerala Chalachithra Academy

Television Award for best story writer–03 7. ‘Cherukad Award’ – 2004 8. ‘Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award’ – 2006 9. ‘V.T. Bhattathirippad Award’ – 2006 10. ‘Malayatoor Prize’ – 2007 11. ‘SBT Award’ – 2008 12. ‘Santhakumaran Thampi Foundation

Award – 2010 13. ‘Ponnada’ was given by Kasaragod Dist.

Collector for the contributions made to Malayalam Language & Literature at Kasaragod on 5-11-08.

B. Teaching

1. U.G.

23 years service as Malayalam teacher. My novel ‘MarakkappilTheyyangal’ is a text book for B.A., B.Sc. Degree Kannur, M.G. and Ponidchery Universities.

Short Story ‘Vayillakkunnilappan’ is taught in Kerala University and Story ‘Moksham’ is in M.G. University Syllabus. Now my latest novel ‘Enmakaje’ is selected for extra reading in Kerala University Syllabus.

Other stories as ‘Muchilottamma’ and ‘Indulekha Randam Divasam’ were Included in the Kannur University Syllabus earlier. In Madras University story ‘Seethayanam’ and in Mysore University (B.Sc., B.Ed.) ‘Valillatha Kindi’ was taught for three years. My story ‘Commercial Break’ was included in Calicut University B.Com. Syllabus for last three years.

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2. P.G.

When P.G. Course as started at P.G. Malayalam Centre Kanhangad by Kannur University, classes were taken by me as guest teacher. My novel ‘Marakkappile Theyyangal’ was in the P.G. Syllabus (2004-06) for Kannur University. The story ‘Vithachathu’ is taught in Kaladi University and ‘Commercial Break’ in Kerala University now.

Research on novel ‘Marakkappile Theyyangal’ was done by P.G. students and thesis was submitted by them in the following universities:

1. Dissertation submitted to Kannur University by Ranjith P.K., Student of

Kasaragod Govt. College in 2006. 2. ‘Novalum Pradesikathayum’, a study was submitted by Ranjini V., Student of

Kerala University, 2009.

My novel ‘Enmakaje’ was studied by two P.G. Students and submitted thesis on April 2010. 1. Princi K. , Kannur University Centre, Nileshwaram. 2. Vijesh K., Kaladi University, Payyannur Centre. In Calicut University M.A. Malayalam Syllabus for criticism paper my book ‘C.P. Achuthamenonum Malayala Vimarshanavum’ was included.

3. M.Phil. Environmental Vision in the novel ‘Enmakaje’ and ‘Marakkappile Theyyangal’ were studied and thesis was submitted for M.Phil. (Madhura Kamraj University) in 2010 by a student, Noorjahan E.

4. Any Other: Dr. Mini Alice of Aluva U.C. College was honoured Ph.D. for her studies about four novels including ‘Marakkappile Theyyangal’ in 2009 from M.G. University. Four research students of different universities are doing research on my work ‘Marakkapile theyyangal’ for Ph.D. Sri. Selvamani of university College Trivandrum is doing research on short stories in Malayalam which include my stories also for his Ph.D.

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Talks on writing experiences are made in several colleges where my books are taught. Attended and conducted Ph.D. Viva Voce (Preliminary) at Calicut Universtiy on 25.5.2004. Conducted Ph.D. Viva Voce (Preliminary) at Calicut university on 4.8.04.

C. Details of Innovations/Contributions in Teaching

a. Design of Curriculum Member, Faculty of Language and Literature, Kannur University. Member, P.G. Board, Kerala University Member, P.G. Board, Kannur University Participated 5 days workshop on restructuring UG Curriculum Malayalam conducted by Kannur University, 24.2.2009 to 28.02.2009.

b. Teaching Method: Always give importance to human values while teaching, connects the syllabus with contemporary issues, talks about environmental issues and secularism. Introduces about famous books and their values to students.

c. Evaluation Methods:

Tries to increase the standard and find out the creativity in the students and bring them forward.

d. Preparation of resource material including books, reading materials, lab

manuals, etc. Study materials were prepared for the following university text books. ‘Chomantte Thudi’, Novel Dr. K. Sivaram Karanth, Calicut University , 1998 ‘Veedu SAmsarikkkunnu’, stories, U.K. Kumaran, Calicut University, 2005.

e. Remedial Teaching/Student Counseling (Academic)

Remedial Classes were taken at Nehru College.

f. Placement profile of students including research scholars in the past. My students became teachers, journalists, media workers and some became

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famous writers in Malayalam literature like Santhosh Aechikkanam, P.V. Shajikumar, Biju Kanhangad, K.V. Praveen Kumar.

g. Any Other:

Gives guidance to Ph.D. Students doing research in folklore & fiction.

D Improvement of Professional Competence

a. Details regarding refresher course/orientation attended, participation in summer schools, workshops, seminars, symposia etc... including open university courses, M.Phil., Ph.D.

1. Orientation Course: Academic Staff college, University of Calicut, from 4.09.91 to 30.09.91.

2. Refresher Courses:

a. Academic Staff College, University of Calicut, from 23-10-97 to 12-11-97. b. Academic Staff College, University of Calicut) from 16-2-2000 to 9-3-2000.

3. Participated in the ten days Kerala State Film Festival at Trivandrum as a Delegate. 4. During vacation takes classes in the school literary camps. 5. Participated as judge (state level) in the Kerala State School Youth Festival short

story competition in the year 2005, 06, 07, 08 and also in State Polytechnic Festivals. 6. Inaugurate several functions and delivers several talks in schools, colleges, libraries,

fine arts clubs, environmental clubs, feminist association, etc., every year. 7. In 2009 July visited Dubai, Sharjah and presided more than 12 cultural functions. In

2010 April visited Bahrain and talked in 8 meetings. 8. Worked as an activist in endosulfan issues and river pollution issues. Also opposed

the hunting of wild animals during the ‘Wayanad Kulavan Theyyam’ celebration. In 2005 and 2007 two papers were submitted in the seminar conducted by Kerala State Forest Department regarding hunting of animals.

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E. Research Contributions

A. Number of Students (M.Phil., Ph.D.)

At the beginning Registered during Duration of the year. the year.

M.Phil. -- -- -- Ph.D. -- 2 --

B. No. of research papers published in reputed journals. (Indian & Foreign) (Enclose List) Published papers in reputed journals : 27 Published papers No. : 56 Published books no. : 27 Others : 26 Total No. : 136 (List is enclosed. Annexure – I)

C. Research Project : Nil (No licensed research project. But conducted research in traditional believes such as theyyam, poorakkali, Maruthukali, Yakshaganam, Bommayatta, Bappidal, Poliyandra, etc. and published essays and photo features in periodicals. Festival poliyandram which is seen in Kasaragod district is a function in which North Kerala invites ‘Mahabali’. This was pointed out by me and for this I visited many places and talked about it with many people and wrote articles in Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi daily).

D. Details of Seminars/Conferences (National and International)

a. Symposia Organised 1. 3 days short story workshop conducted in Nehru College during the period

12-1-96 to 14-1-96. 50 eminent writers (T. Padmnabhan, etc.) participated in this camp.

2. 3 days short story workshop conducted in NAS College during the period 3-3-2000 to 5-3-2000.

3. 2 days criticism workshop conducted in NAS college during the period 20-1-2004 to 21-1-2004.

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4. 3 days short story workshop conducted in NAS college during the period 16-12-2005 to 18-12-2005.

5. 2 days literary workshop conducted by ‘Ninavu’ at Bandadka during the period 20-12-2008 to 211-12-2008. (I was the camp director of the all workshops mentioned above.)

b. Attended and presented papers – Give Details

1. Paper presented in Mahakavi P. Janma Sathabdi Seminar Conducted by P. Smarka Trust on 9- to 11 Nov. 2005 at Kanhangad.

2. Paper presented in Edassery Govindan Nair Birth Centenary Seminar Conducted by Kendra Sahithya Akademy, New Delhi, at Thiroor on Feb. 1-3, 2006.

3. Paper presented in 3 days seminar cum camp on Malayalam short story conducted by Kendra SAhithya Akademy, New Delhi, at Thiroor, on 9-9-2006.

4. Paper presented in 7 days seminar on Language and Literature at Ernakulam conducted by Sahithya Parishad, on Nov. 1 to 7, 2006.

5. Paper presented in National Seminar conducted by Kendra Sahithya Academy at Thiroor on 4-2-2008.

6. Paper presented in ‘Sahithya Bharathi’, National writers meet conducted by Kendra Sahithya Akademy at Thrissur on 18-2-2008.

7. Delivered a talk on South Indian Literature at Palakkunnu conducted by Dist. Library Council on 20-03-2008.

8. Edassery Smaraka Prabhashanam, at Ponnani on 13.5.2009. 9. Paper presented in 3 days National Seminar ‘Pazhaya Krithi, Puthiya

Vaayana’, conducted by Aluva U.C. College 29.1.2010. 10. Delivered a talk in National Seminar conducted by DC Books at Koolam on

28.8.2009. 11. Delivered a talk in ‘Thattakam’, National Folklore Festival, Kanhangad on 24

to 28 Feb. 2009. 12. Paper presented in National Folklore workshop conducted by South Zone

Cultural Centre, Thanjavoor & Kannur University. 2009. 13. Have been presenting papers in state level since 2008 April and presented 61

literary, cultural discourses during this period, released 21 books and attended 17 book releasing programmes, inaugurated two cmaps, based on environment and a camp based on film studies. During these 2 ½ years in Northern Kerala, I inaugurated 20 literary camps.

II. International Level:

Even though I did not get an opportunity to present papers in international level, in July 2009, I had visited Dubai and Sharjah and presented about 10 literary –

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cultural discourses of various associations. Also, had visited Bahrain on 2010 April and presented 8 discourses.

c. Patents Taken, if any, Give a brief description : NIL

d. Membershiip of Professional bodies, editorship or Journals. 1. Member, Kerala Sahithya Parishad, Ernakulam 2. Member, P. Smaraka Trust. 3. Member, P. Smaraka Samithi 4. Vice President, Endosulfan Samara Samithi 5. Member, Jilla Paristhithi samithi 6. Patron, Naithal, Paristhithi Samithi, Nileshwaram 7. Member, Balakrishnan Mangad Smaraka Samithi.

e. Editorship

Edited somewhat 20 Souvenirs such as “Muchilottamma”, “Choottattam “ of various social organizations.

F. Extension Work/ Communal Services

a) Give a brief account of the teaching contribution to i) Community work related National Integration, Secularism, Democracy,

Socialism, Humanism, Peace, Scientific Temper, Flood or Drought relief, Small Family Norms, etc.

A. Made many visits with students to the villages which were the victims of

endosulfan and made them aware of the dangers in using chemical pesticides and also provided monetary help to the victims.

B. Inspired students to participate against Nileshwam River Pollution,

Pallthumala mining and usage of Endosulfan.

C. In Collaboration with Neithal, an Eco-friendly club, a one-day programme was conducted to study about the pollution in Karyankod river with students.

D. Written script for the film “kayoppu” (Director: Ranjith) which upholds

secularism, religious equality and a criticism of terrorism, written the story and script of “Panjuruli” for Kairali television which deals with Endosulfan issues. Written the story and script of “Commercial Break”

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which deals with the problems of women and a discussion on feminism, prepared script in 1986 a documentary in Doordarshan Television, which deals with blood donation.

E. I am the first president of ‘Ban Endosulfan organization inaugurated in the beginning of 2000. Now vice president of the same organization. Also working in other environmental organizations.

F. Writings in my 27 books uphold human values. Also, other prose pieces, essays and collections which haven’t been published yet also deal with the same theme. My short story ‘Kannukal Puzhakal’ first collection of short stories in Malayayalam which deals with environmental issues.

II. National Literary Mission

A. Participated in a camp organized by state resource centre on 15 & 16 June

1994. B. Particiapted in a two day workshop in Kovalam organized by State

Balasahithya Institute. C. Taken classes in colleges and schools conducted by dist. Information &

public relation dept. as part of ‘Vayana Varacharanam’ every year.

B. Position Held/Leadership role played in organizations linked with extension works and national service scheme (NSS) or NCC or any other similar activities.

1) Take classes in NSS Camps in various colleges. 2) Was selected as one among seven students as a member of “Ganga Cleaning

Programme” started by 1987 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. participated in a 10 day camp in Varanasi.

3) Have been working with various social organizations.

G. Participation in Corporate Life Give a short account of your contributions to

a. College/University/Institutions

(i) President, ‘Sahithyavedi’ (Literary Club of Nehru College) Since 1988. College Magazine Editor, 2003 College Magazine Committee Member (many times)

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Staff Advisor (Ex) Fine Arts Advisor (Ex) College Council Member College PTA Executive Member Library Advisory Committee Member Member, Faculty of Language & Literature, Kannur University Member, Board of Studies (PG) Kannur University Member, Board of Studies (PG) Kerala University Member, Kerala Sahithya Parishad Member, ‘P’ Smaraka Trust Member, ‘P’ Smaraka Samithi Member, Jilla Paristhithi SAmithi Patron, Neithal, Environmental Club. Member, Balakrishnan Mangad Samithi Vice President, Endosulfan Samara Samithi

(ii) My stories and novels are now included in the syllabus of 6 universities. And

also prescribes for further reading in Malayalam Padavali of 7th and 9th Classes.

(iii) Was the camp director of three literary camps conducted by Kannur University.

b) Co-Curricular Activities

Sahithyavedi has been conducting a meeting on every Friday for the last 22 years. Discussions were made on the articles written by students and on comtemporary issues, conducted many literary workshops and published remarkable books. Nehru college does not offer degree course in any language, but if we take the whole colleges in Kerala, Nehur college occupies topmost position in conducting this much programmes in literary files. Sahithyavedi also gives importance to humanitarian activities, gave monitory support to Endosulfan Victims.

Before one month, a lady in Periya, Karthyayani, endosulfan victim, was in a critical stage and sahithyavedi gave an amount of Rs. 10,000 for immediate treatment. The members of Sahithyavedi won many prizes in University competitions and magazine competitions.

c) Enrichment of Campus Life.

Published a dictionary called “Ponjaru” by collecting the words in our local dialect. This book is the result of the co-operation of the whole college. Always organized novel programmes.

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Last year, “Nooru Basheer” was published and the famous magician R.K. Malayath showed some magics which Basheer used to show during his lifetime. Dr. Sukumar Azhikode was also present in the function. Sahithyavedi is blessed by the presence of august personages during the publication ceremony. Sahityavedi gives maximum encouragement to those who have an interest in literature. Some of the famous writers in Malayalam are the products of sahityavedi.

d) Student Welfare and Discipline

Provide helps to economically backward students.

e) Membership/Participation in Bodies/Committees on Education and National

Development. Nil

f) Professional Organization of Teacher

Member, AKPCTA g) Any Other Contributions/Achievements

1. The first Malayalam dictionary in local dialects “Ponjaru” might be the first achievement in any of the local Indian dialects. Students of this college gave complete co-operation to fulfill my ideas and plans as the editor. Many scholars in Malayalam congratulated for our achievement. By following “Ponjaru”, several other local dialect dictionaries such as “pazhama”, “Manjalam” were published by other organizations in the district. About 200 words are taken from this dictionary in the new edition of “Sabdathaaraavali”, Dr. Koyammakkoya, research project of Lakshadweep Kala Academy, received “Ponjaru” as a model for his research in local dialect. Many reviews were published based on this work.

2) D.C. books published “Jeevithathinte Upama” a campus novel written by 13 M.A.

Students. I was the editor of this novel. “Abhayaarthikalude Lokam”, written by 11 students, published by Maathrubhumi books also brought much attention. Royalty was given to students for these two novels. A lot of discussion were made on these novels. Preface to this novel was written by Sathyan Anthikkad and this novel was released by Madhupal. Royalty was distributed by Lohitadas.

3) 100 writers wrote in the Onam edition, “Njattuvela”. The book was released by M. Mukundan.

4) 100 Basheer includes 100 studies on Basheer written by 100 famous writers, begins with M.T. Vasudevan Nair. Also added 10 studies on Basheer made by the students. The book was released by Sukumar Azhikode.

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5) “Vayanattu Kulavan”, an environmental-Folklore text was written against hunting, which was a cultural practice among the people in Kasaragod as part of Theyyam festival. This book consists of 20 writings of famous writers. Mullakkara Ratnakaran, honourable agricultural minister published the book.

6) I am one of the famous fiction writers in Malayalam. Have been writing for 36 years. Published 27 books, received 12 awards.

7) My works had been translated to English, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi languages. 8) My Novels and short stories are prescribed in syllabus of six universities Kerala,

MG, Calicut, Kannur, Kaladi and Pondichery. 9) One day seninar was conducted by Neithal, Environmental Club Nileswaram, on

my novel “Marakkapile Theyyangal” at Thaikkadappuram on 9-3-2008. About 20 well known Malayalam writers, including Ashamenon talked in this seminar. As prescribed in the syllabus, various seminar on reading “Marakkapile Theyyangal” were conducted in various colleges and reading clubs. I participated in some of the seminars.

10) One day seminar ‘Safiya: Vakkum Varayum’, based on my short story “Aarthu peyyunna Mazayil oru Jumaila” published in Mathrubhumi weekly, was conducted by safiya Action Committee and ‘Laya’ Karivellor at Kasaragod on Sep 8, 2008. Got some amount as royalty and was given to Safiyas (the character in the story) mother by then MLA K V Kunhiraman for their house reconstruction fund.

11) My work “Enmakaje” was released by Sreenivasan at Kollam on 2009 Agu. 28. within the completion of one year, various seminar were conducted based on this noval. Famous personalities participated in the discussion and presented various papers. I participated in 10 seminar on “Enmakaje” as follows:

1) Kesavji vaayanashala, Ambalathara- 17-10-09 2) Solidarity Samskarika Vedi, Kozhikode – 8-12-09 3) Nerooda Grandhalayam, Kuttikkol – 26-01-10 4) Pullur-Periya School Vidhyarangam Kalavedi 9-2-10 5) Yuvakala Sahithi, Kasaragod 18-2-10 6) Sahithya Samnwayavedi, Nileshwaram 28-2-2010 7) Purogamana kalasahithya Sankam Alakkodu 11-4-2010 8) Yuvakala Sahithi, Kanhangad 1-5-10 9) Solidarity, Nileshwaram 5-5-10 10) Press Club, Trivandrum 3-5-10

12) 28 studies had been published in various magazines with in the completion of

one year of publication. This is for the first time in Malayalam that is such a big response

13) A book “Enmakaje Padanangal” will be published with Santhosh Achikanams preface incorporating 17 selected studies on “Enmakaje” by D.C. Books Kottayam.

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14) Second edition of the novel was released at Trivandrum by Sugathakumari within the completion of one year of publication of the first edition.

15) Three research projects were submitted based on this novel. 1) Princy K., Kannur University, Malayalam, PG Centre, Palathadam, April 2010 2) Vijesh K. Kaladi University Payyannur Centre, M A Malayalam 2010, April 3) Noorjahan E, M.Phil. Student, Madura Kamaraj University, July 2010.

16) Kananda translation of this novel was published by Ankitha books. Famous writers such as chandrashekara Kambar participated in the publishing programme. Scored one among top ten ranks in Kannada and got fourth rank.

17) Also is translating to Hindi, English, Hebrew, Tamil languages. 18) In 2009, Enmakaje, as selected as the best book in Malayalam by famous critics

for India Today, scored first place in Varthamanam, Manorama online.

19) “Enmakaje” was selected for book reading competition (State Level) conducted by Vidyarangam Kala Sahithya Vedi, a competition conducted for school students (Kerala govt. notification, Dated 18.08.2010.

20) Royalty of 16,500 for the first edition of “Enmakaje” was given to 5 patients in Enmakaje sheelavathi, Avinesh, Kittanna Shetty, Suresh, Harshit) by Chief Minister V.S. Achuthananthan in the function conducted in Perla.

21) As a result of reading this work, many visited Enmakaje village. This novel gave a lot of awareness against the use of chemical pesticides. In an “Enmakaje Seminar” conducted in Alakkod, Kannur, Pappachan, a businessman declared that he was going to close his chemical pesticide business. 50 students from Sir Syed College and myself visited Enmakaje village on 5.4.2010.

22) “Enmakaje” got Shanta Kumaran Thampi award for the best novel published in the year 2007-08-09. Award was received from Palakkad on 5-9-2010.

23) “Marakkappile Theyyangal” was selected by many for M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Courses.. Dr. Mini Alice of Aluva U.C. College as honoured Ph.D. for her studies about four novels including ‘Marakkappile theyyangal’ in 2009 from M.G. University. About 4 persons are now doing research in Marakkap.

24) Many dramas and recitations ( Kathaprasangam) based on the novel were performed in university and state level school competitions and won many prizes. Mono acts based on this novel also won prizes in university competitions. “Marakkappile Theyyangal” a one hour film version of my novel was telecasted in Kairali and Kairali People channels during August 2010. I was awarded

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television award of state govt. in 2002 by considering the story and script of my story “Commercial Break”.

25) By ‘Malayalam Literary Survey’ has selected 12 best novels in Malayalam written during the last 10 years. Their aim was to introduce those works to English readers. ‘Marakkappile Theyyangal’ was also selected as one of the best 12 novels (Kerala Sahithya Akademy, Jan-Mar 2010).

26) Have been presenting short stories in Aakashawaani for 26 years; appeared for various interviews conducted by different media.

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ANNEXURE - I

(I) PUBLISHED REASEARCH PAPERS IN REPUTED JOURNALS

1. ‘Aranya parvam- Bharatha Malayum Bharatham Kilippattum’(Bc-Wy-]¿∆w˛ mc-X-am-ebpw`mcXw Infn-∏m´pw), Bhasha sahithi, Kerala University Malayal Dept. Publication, July/ Sep-

1985.

2. ‘Bharatha Malayum Ezhuthachante Bharathavum’(`mc-X-am-ebpw Fgp-Ø-—s‚ mc-Xhpw),Sahityalokam, Kerala Shithya Accademy Oct- Dec- 1986.

3. ‘Yakshaganam’(b£-Km\w), Vijnana Kailali Apri-May 1987.

4. ‘Vidhyavinodini- Navothanathinte Shamgoli’(hnZym-hn-t\m-Zn\n˛ \thm-∞m-\-Øns‚iwsJmen), Sahityalokam, Jan - Mar 1988.

5. ‘Vidhyavinodiniyude Sambhavana’(hnZym-hn-t\m-Zn\nbpsS kw`m-h\), Bhasha sahithi, Kerala

University, 2001.

6. ‘Malayaliyude Avatharanngal’ (ae-bm-fnbmfnbpsS Ah-Xm-c-߃), Sahityalokam, 2001.

7. ‘Klave Theendatha Oarmakal’(¢mhv Xo≠mØ Hm¿Ω-Iƒ), Sahityalokam, 2001.

8. ‘P:Prathibodhavum Prathirodhavum’(]n. ]Xn-t_m-[hpw ]Xn-tcm-[hpw),- Sahityalokam,

November- Dec 2001.

9. ‘P: Oarmakalude Thamburan’(]n. Hm¿Ω-I-fpsS Xºp-cm≥), Granthalokam, Kerala State

Liabrary Council, 2003.

10. ‘Indhulekha- Moonam Dhivasum’(Cµp-teJ aq∂mw Znhkw), Sahityalokam, 2008’

11. ‘Nhan Nhanennu Paranhahankaricha Rajakanmarum Mattum Avide?’(Rm≥ Rms\∂p ]d-™-l-¶-cn® cmPm-°-∑mcpw a‰pw FhnsS) , Granthalokham, Agu, 2009.

(II) RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED IN BOOKS

1. ‘Kadha, Nadakam, Jeevitham’(IY, \mS-Iw, PohnXw), Angam, Kairali Arts Club, Pollappoyil,

April 2004.

2. ‘Kalasangalpam Malayala Cherukadhayil’(Ime-k-¶¬]w ae-bmf sNdp-I-Y-bn¬),Quest, A Journals of Nehru Arts & Science College, Kanhangad, Nov- July- 2005.

3. ‘Kodavam Mithum yadharthyavum’ (sImShew˛ anØpw bmYm¿∞y-hpw),Kodavalam Samithi,

2006.

4. ‘Kannikkoith- Vithachathum Koythathum’ (I∂ns°mbvØv hnX-®Xpw sImbvXXpw),Vintage

Research book, N A S College Kanhangad.

5. ‘Oru Kathinte Oarma’(Hcp IØns‚ Hm¿Ω), Soumya sparsham, Published by KP Sankanan

Sapthathi Smaraka Samithi, Trisoor, 09.

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6. ‘Velichathinte Velicham’ (shfn-®-Øns‚ shfn®w), Nooru Basheer, Published by Sahithyavedi,

Nehru College Kanhangad 2009.

7. ‘Nayatt- Dhrushyavum Adhrushyavum’ (\mbm v -- Zriyhpw AZr-iyhpw),Vayanat Kulavan,

Published by Sahithyavedi, Nehru College Kanhangad, 2010.

8. ’Sathyathil Basheerinu vayassethrayayi?’(kXy-Øn¬ _jo-dn\v hb-s -X-bmbn),Basheer: Dhesham, Kalam, Swathwam, S P C S Kottayam, Jan 2009.

9. ’Yakhaganam’ (b£-Km\w), Folklore Prabandangal , Folklore Accademy, Kanuur, 2002.

10 ‘Jeevikalude Sandhatha Sakhav’ (Pohn-I-fpsS k¥-X-k-Jmhv), Basheerinu Ummini Ballya Page,

DC BOOKS, 09.

11. ‘Swarnamala- Oru padanam’ (kz¿Æ-ame Hcp ]T\w), Basheerinte Cherukadhakal 101

Pabandangal, Olive Books Kozhikode, 2010.

(III) ESSAYS PUBLISHED IN LEADING MALAYALAM PERIODICALS

1. ‘Vismruthamakunna Smaraka Mandiram’(hnkvar-X-am-Ip∂ kvamc-I-a-µncw), Coverstory,

Mathrubhoomi weekly, March 1983

2. ‘Ganga Ashanthamayozhukunnu’(KwK Aim-¥-am-sbm-gp-Ip∂p),Coverstory, Kalakoumudi

varika, Feb- 1987

3. ‘Peeditharodhanathinte Charithra gadha’(]oVn-X-tcm-Z-\-Øns‚ Ncn-X-KmY), Dheshabimani

varika, Oct- 1987.

4. ‘Kallyanasoukandikam’(Ieym-W-ku-K-‘n-Iw), Karpuram mazhika, Agu.1984.

5. ‘Adhya Novel Padanathine Prayam Thonnutiyett’ (BZy t\mh¬ ]T-\-Øn\v ]mbw sXmÆq-‰n-sb v), Malayamanorama Weekend, Apri- 1998.

6. ‘Dhaivathiludeyum Chekuthaniludeyum Sancharicha Kavi’ (ssZh-Øn-eq-sSbpw sNIp-Øm-\n-eq-sSbpw k©-cn® Ihn), Vayana Mazhika, Feb- 2003.

7. ‘Kamalasurayyayayath’ (Ia-e- kp-c-ø-bm-bXv), Dheshabimani Varika, Jan 27, 2002& Feb- 2002

8. ‘Parajitha Jeevithangal’ (]cm-PnX Pohn-X-߃), Madhyamam Varika, July 2003.

9. ‘Mahabaliyude Kazhutha Janmathinte Kadha’ (alm-_-en-bpsS Igp-X-P-∑-Øns‚ IY),Madhyam Varika, Sep 2003.

10. ‘Poliyandram’ (s]men-bµw), Mathrubhoomi Weekend, Sep 2003.

11. ‘Kannikkoith- Vithachathum Koithathum’ (I∂n-s°mbvØv hnX-®Xpw sImbvXXpw),Mathrubhoomi Varika, June 2004.

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12. ‘Vialoppilliku Enthine vakkalath’ (sshtem-∏n-≈n°v F¥n\v h°m-eØv), Dheshabimani Varika

Agu. 22, 2004& Agu. 29.

13. ‘Potti Purath Sheevothi Akathu’(s]m´n- ]p-dØv iothmXn AIØv), , Mathrubhoomi Weekly,

Feb 2005.

14. ‘Oarmakalude Ninabali’(Hm¿Ω-I-fpsS \nW-_en), Mathrubhoomi Weekly, Feb 05.

15. ‘Pottan Theyyavum Kunhiraman Nayarum’(s]m´≥ sXøhpw Ip™n-cm-a≥ \mbcpw),Mathrubhoomi Weekly, May 21, 2006.

16. ‘Basheer vayassariyikkathathenth?’ (_jo¿ hb- -dn-bn-°m-Ø-sX¥v), Mathrubhoomi varika,

March 23, 2008.

17. ‘Ningalku pokkilundo?’(\n߃°v s]m°n-fpt≠m), Madyamam varika, Dece.8, 2008.

18. ‘Ormma- enthoru pollunnavedhanayanu’(Hm¿Ω˛ Fs¥mcp s]m≈p∂ thZ-\-bmWv),pachakkuthira masika, May 2009.

19. ‘Ananthmaya kalathe kootilakkunna yanthram’(A-\-¥-amb ImesØ Iq´n-em-°p∂ b¥w),Malayalam varika, Jan. 2009.

20. ‘Gulugula madhuram chertha oru kadha’(Kp-fp-Kpfm a[pcw tN¿Ø Hcp IY), Malayalam varika,

July 2008

21. ‘Kalathil kala kothiya shilpangal’(Im-e-Øn¬ Ie sImØnb inev]-߃), samayam masika

2009

22. ‘Malangalillatha jeevitham’(am-f-ß-fn-√mØ Pohn-Xw), poongavanam masika, May 2001

23. ‘Manninadiyile nidhikal’(aÆn-\-Sn-bnse \n[n-Iƒ), samayam masika, April 2005.

24. ‘Oru kadha vannu thottu villikkubol’(Hcp-IY h∂p sXm v hnfn-°p-tºmƒ), Madhyamam

Varanthappathippu, April, 11, 2004

25. ‘Kakkadathammeem makklum po po’(Im-°-S-Øn-bΩow a°fpw t]m t]m), Mathrubhoomi

Dhinapathram Sep3, 2006

26. ‘Athyuthara Keralathil Onam chingathilalla’ (AXyp-Ø-c-tI-c-f-Øn¬ HmWw Nnß-Øn-e-√),Janashakthi Onappathipu, 2000

27. ‘Ashanthamaya naadangal’- (Aim-¥-amb \Z-߃) Vitha Masika

28. ‘Vathilkal kathuninna maranam’(hm-Xn¬-°¬ ImØp-\n∂ ac-Ww), Ethirdhisha Onapathipu,

Agu 2007.

29. ‘Katha varunna vazhi’ (IY hcp∂ hgn), 47 -State School Yuthfestival smaranika.

30. ‘Maranathinte Kayyoppukal’(ac-W-Øns‚ Isøm-∏p-Iƒ), Madhyamam Varanthapathipu, April

1, 2007.

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31. ‘Maruboomikal pookunnath ningal kandittundo?’(acp- q-an-Iƒ ]q°p∂Xv \n߃ I≠n- p-t≠m),Samayam Onapathipu, 2007

32. 15 Essays (32-46) Published in latest daily From Nov. 11, 2008 Nov.28 2008

Topic- Basheer Literature.

47. ‘Kalathil kala kothiya shilpangal’(Im-e-Øn¬ Ie sImØnb inev]-߃), Samayam masika,

2009

(iv) MY BOOKS

(a) Criticism

1. ‘C P Achyothamenonum malayala vimarshanavum’ (kn ]n ANyp-X-ta-t\m\pw ae-bmf hna¿i-\- hpw),Criticsm book, DC books, Kottayam, 1995

2. ‘Oramakalude ninabali’ (Hm¿Ω-I-fpsS \nW-_-en), Essays- Samayam books, Kannur, 2007.

3. ‘Basheer: Bhoomiyude kavalkkaran’ (_-jo¿:- qan-bpsS Imh¬°m-c≥), Essays- Samayam

books, 2007.

4. ‘Basheer: Kadhayum Kalavum’(_-jo¿ :˛ IYbpw Ime-hpw), Essays- SPCS, Kottayam,(will

published in next month)

(b) My Books- Fiction

i. Short Story Collections

1. ‘Sadharana veshangal’(km-[m-cW thj-߃) First edition, Kalashethram, Kasaragod, 1991

Second edition, SPCS, Kottayam, 2000

Third edition,(books in under process)

2. ‘Valillatha kindi’ (hm-en-√mØ In≠n), DC Books, Kottayam, 1996

3. ‘Othenante vall’ (H-tX-\s‚ hmƒ, DC Books, 2000

4. ‘Comercial breack’(sImta¿jy¬ s_bv°v) , Current books, Thrisoor, 2002

5. ‘Milinovayum, nhanum, Dhaivavum’ (an-eo-t\m-hbpw Rm\pw ssZh-hpw), Kairali books,

Kannur, 2006.

6. ‘Rathri muthal rathri vare’(cmXn apX¬ cmXn hsc), Mathrubhoomi books, Kozhikode,

2005

7. ‘Vettachekon Enna theyyam’ (th- -t®-tIm≥ F∂ sXøw), Pranatha books, Errnakulam,

2007

8. ‘Rathri’(cm-Xn), DC Books, Kottayam, Agu. 2007

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9. ‘Kunnukal Puzhakal’(Ip-∂p-Iƒ ]pg-Iƒ), Green books, Trisoor, 2009

10. ‘Pollunna Oru Viral’(s]m-≈p∂ Hcp hnc¬), Poorna Books, Kozhikode, (in process)

(c) Novelet:

1. ‘ Randu Mudra’(c≠p apZ), SPCS, Kottayam, 1992. Second Edition, DC Books

Kottayam, 04

2. Pakalinu Oru Kath(]-I-en\v Hcp IØv), Haritham Books, Calicut, Jan. 2010

(d) Novel

1. Marakkapile Theyyangal(a-c-°m-∏nse sXø-߃)Ist Edition DC Books, Kottayam,2003

IInd Edition DC Books, Kottayam, 2004

IIIrdEdition DC Books, Kottayam, 2005

IVthEdition DC Books, Kottayam, 2008

Vth Edition DC Books, Kottayam, 2009

2. Enmakage(F≥a-I-sP)Ist Edition DC Books, Kottayam, 2009

IInd Edition DC Books, Kottayam, 2010

Ist Kannada Edition Ankitha books Banglore 2010 Agu.15

(e) Edited books

(i) Criticism

(1) Editor, ‘Nooru Basheer’ (\qdv _jo¿), Basheer studies written by 100 eminent writers &

selected Basheer studies of 10 students, Published by Sahithya vedi, Nehru College

Kanhangad, Feb. 2009

(2) Editor, ‘Vayanattukulavan’(hb-\m v Ipe-h≥), 20 Articles of eminent writers Published by

Sahithya vedi, Nehru College Kanhangad, Agu. 2010

(ii) Fiction

(1) Editor,’ Jeevithathinte Upama’(Po-hn-XØns‚ D]-a), The first campus novel written by 13

PG students, Published by DC Books, Kottayam, 2004

(2) Editor ‘Abhayarthikalude Lokam’ (A- -bm¿∞n-I-fpsS temIw), Campus novel written by

11 studies of Nehru College Kanhangad, Published by Mathrubhoomi books Calicut, Dec 04.

(3) Staff Editor, ‘Nhattuvela’ (Rm-‰p-th-e), (Book based on Onam memmories of 100 writers

including Sukumar Azhikode, selected College teachers & students) Sahithyavedi, Nehru

College, 1999

4. Staff Editor, ‘Muttattameyullu Bhoothakalakkulir’ (ap- -‰-ta-bp≈q qX-Im-e-°p-fn¿), Nehru

College magazine 2003-2004, which got four state level awards (Kannur university award,

Basheer Pravasi award, Malayala Manarama Chief editors trophy, Kerala varma college

award)

5. Gust editor, Kathappathipp(I-Ym-∏-Xn-∏v), samayam masika, (Special issue) Dec 2002

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6. Editor, ‘Thamarathoni’ (Xm-a-c-tØm-Wn), P. Janmashadabdi smaraka Pusthakam, Nov.

2005

7. Editor, ‘Ponharu’(s]m-™m-dv), the first Dictionary of Dialect in Malayalam,

Sahithyavedi,Nehru College, 2005

8. Editor, ‘Pookal pokunnitha parannamme’(]q-°ƒ t]mIp-∂nXm ]d-∂-tΩ),Hosdurg sub. dist. Kalolsava Smaranika, 2007-2008

9. Editor ‘Thattakam’(X- -Iw), National Folklore festval Smaranika, feb. 24-28, 2010

10. ‘Jeevante Adayalam’(Pohs‚ AS-bm-fw), short story collection, Ninav Samskarikavedi,

Bandaduka, Nov. 2009

11. Editor, ‘Teyyam Kathakal’ (sXøw IY-Iƒ), Collection of theyyam stories written by 18

eminent writters in Malayalam, Mathrubhumi books, Calicat.

(V). BOOKS IN WHICH MY PREFACE ARE INCLUDED

1. ‘Vathil chathurangalil, Kathasamaharam’(hmXn¬ NXp-c-ß-fn¬), V V Sreenivasan, Kanav books,

Kannur, Jul. 2002.

2. ‘Asthikoodangalum pachilakalum’ (Aÿn-Iq-S-ßfpw ]®n-e-I-fpw), Kathasamaharam, Rajeevan

Kanhangad, Adeena books, March-04

3. ‘Khedhakkurppukal’(tJZ-°p-dn-∏p-Iƒ), Kavithasamaharam, M P Gilgil, Global India Publicatins,

Oct. 2004

4. ‘Alami ’ (Beman), Novel Subaida, Malayalm Padana gavetionakenthram, Nileshweram, 05

5. ‘Manalkhadikaram’ (aW¬ LSn-Im-cw), Novel, Mohammedkunhi Nileshweram, Nalanda books,

Trisoor, Agu. 05

6. ‘Santhanuvinte Pakshi ’ (i¥-\p-hns‚ ]£n), Kathasamaharam Amburaj, Malayalm Padana

gavetionakenthram Nileshweram, Sep. 2006

7. ‘Thettum sariyum’ (sX‰pw icnbpw), Kavithasamaharam, Prakashan Madikai, Jan. 2008

8. ‘Mannappam’ (aÆ∏w) , Bhalasahithyam, Padacheri Kunhanbu, 08

9. ‘Maranathinumel Jeevante kayyop’ (ac-W-Øn-\p-ta¬ Pohs‚ Isøm∏v), Autobiography,

Balakrishnan Mangad, Olive books, Kozhikode, Agu. 2009

VI. I am writing stort stories in malayalam. My stort stories had been published in famous malayalam

periodicals since 28 years. More than 300 stories had been published. My stories had been selected and

included in stort story anthologies. List is given below.

1. ‘Kathayude Noottandu’ (IY-bpsS \q‰m≠v), vol II, S P C S, Kottayam, 2000

2. ‘Anganam Kathakal’ (A¶Ww IY-Iƒ), Anganam books, Trissor.

3. ‘Utharadunika katha’ (DØ-cm-[p-\n-I- IY) , Tao books Kozhikode, 2002

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4. ‘Adunikanandara katha’ (B[p-\n-Im-\-¥-c-IY) ,Lipi books, Kozhikode, 2002

5. ‘Kathakaladisadaram’(IZ-I-f-Zn-km-Zcw), Sameeksha books, Kannur, 1994

6. ‘Shaisavam’ssiihw, Sameeksha books, Kannur, 1995

7. ‘Kathavarsham’IYm-h¿jw, S PC S, Kottayam, 1997

8. ‘Kathapusrvam’IYm-]q¿∆w, Ethal books, Karivellore, 1995

9. ‘Kathakkudanna’, Nooru kadhakal, Ennu books, 2002

10. ‘Malayalathile Ammakathakal’ae-bm-f-Ønse AΩ-°-Y-Iƒ, Nishagandi books, Trisoor, 2000

11. ‘Nagarakathakal’\K-c-I-Y-Iƒ, Lipi books, Kozhikode, 2009

12. ‘Rathiyude Mandarangal’cXn-bpsS aµm-c-߃, Olive books, Kozhikode, 2010

13. ‘Kathamanjari’IYm-a-RvPcn, Prasidhikarana vibagam, Kozhikode Univercity, 2008

14. ‘Nizhalum Nilavum’, \ngepw \nem-hpw, Prasidhikarana vibagam, Mahathma Gandhi University,

Kottayam, 2009

15. ‘Kothimuricha shilpangal’sImØn-ap-dn® inev]-߃, Adayalam books, Trivandrum, Sep.2008

16. ‘Veedu, Vazhikal- Chila Ormakurippukal’hoSv hgn-Iƒ Nne Hm¿Ω-°p-dn-∏p-Iƒ, Lipi books,

Kozhikode, 2007

17. ‘Eshwar ka raj’.Cuiz¿ I cmPv, Story traslated & published in Samakaleena Malayalam

kahaniyam (Hindi), book published by Sahithyasila Prakasan , New Delhi, 2009

18. ‘Theyyem Kathakal’sXøw IY-Iƒ, Mathrubhoomi books, Kozhikode, 2007

19. ‘Thock’ tXm°v, Vayanattukulavan, Sahithyavedi, 2010

(V) KALAKSHETHRAM

We published books We formed a publishing company called ‘Kalakshethram’ at Kasaragod in 1990

with the intention of publishing books of high quality and we published very important books. Name of

some are given below.

1. Marubhoomikal Pookumbol acp- q-an-Iƒ ]q°p-tºmƒ- M N Vijayan

2. Nashttappetta Neelambari,- \jvS-s∏´ \oemw-_cn˛ Madhavikutty

3. Penvazhikal- s]¨h-gn-Iƒ˛ K G Shankarappilla

4. Salam America-kemw Ata-cn-°˛ Sakkariya

5. Kathasaram- IYm-kmcw˛ Ashtamoorthi

6. Katha Kalam Pole- IY Imew t]mse˛ N Sasidharan

7. Kavi Imhn˛ V.K.N

9. Kinarukal- InW-dp-Iƒ˛ T V Kochubava