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Ramesh Karthik Nayak

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Nunnavath Karthik Nayak
Ramesh Karthik Nayak at a literary program in October 2023
Ramesh Karthik Nayak at a literary program in October 2023
BornNunnavath Karthik
(1997-12-14) 14 December 1997 (age 26)
Jakranpally Tanda, Nizamabad District, Telangana
Pen nameRamesh Karthik Nayak
Occupation
  • Author
  • Translator
  • Lecturer
  • TV Anchor
Alma mater
PeriodContemporary
Genres
SubjectBanjara Indigenous literature
Years active2018–present

Nunnavath Karthik Nayak (also known as Ramesh Karthik Nayak) (born in 1997) is a Telugu writer, who writes about the lifestyle of Banjara community he belongs to.[1] His short story collection, Dhavlo won him Yuva Puraskar for Telugu for 2024.[2] He writes in Banjari language in Telugu script, in Telugu and in English.[3] His writings have appeared in Poetry at Sangam, Indian Periodical, Live Wire, Outlook India, Nether Quarterly, Borderless Journal and his story, ‘The Story of Birth’ was published in Exchanges: Journal of Literary Translation, University of IOWA.[4][5][6][7][8]

Literary works[edit]

  • Balder Bandi, Collection of poems in Telugu. Published year: 2018[9]
  • Dhavlo, short story collection in Telugu. Published by Anvikshiki PVT. Published year: 2021.[10]
  • Kesula, compilation of short stories. Co- edited along with Prof Surya Dhananjay. Published by Telangana Sahitya academy - 2022.[11]
  • Chakmak is his debut collection of poems in English. Published by Red River Press. Published year: 8 August 2023.[12][13][14][15]

Recognition[edit]

  1. Awarded Tribal young achiever award for contribution to tribal Literature(Telugu), Telangana State Tribal Welfare Department, 9 August 2021.[16]
  2. One of his poems is taught as part of the Telugu literature curriculum at SR&BGNR Gov't Degree College, Telangana State.
  3. Balder Bandi, Collection of poems taught as part of the M. A- Telugu literature curriculum(2nd Year) at Andhra University, Vishakapatnam.[17]
  4. Balder Bandi, poetry collection - 2018 (Twice shortlisted for Kendra Sahitya academy Yuva Puraskar - 2021 and 2023.)[18]
  5. Dhaavlo, short story collection - 2021 (Twice shortlisted Kendra Sahitya academy Yuva Puraskar - 2022 and 2023.)
  6. Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimha Puraskar - 2018, Hyderabad.
  7. Telangana state literary award, 2018 - Bodhan.
  8. Nava svaranjali puraskar, 2019- Muvva Rangaiah Foundation. Khammam.
  9. Awarded Tribal young achiever award for contribution to tribal Literature(Telugu), Telangana State Tribal Welfare Department, 9 August 2021.
  10. Banjara Youth Icon Award, 2021- Warangal.
  11. Ravi Sasthri Kadha Puraskaram, July 2023- Udayini, Vishakapatnam.
  12. Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Telugu for his short story collection Dhavlo.[19][20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ink trails, heritage tracks". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-06-16). "Young tribal writer from Nizamabad chosen for Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Telugu". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  3. ^ Kaushik, Shrimansi (16 August 2023). "Ink trails, heritage tracks". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  4. ^ Paulose, Marina (4 August 2023). "Poet Ramesh Karthik Nayak is here for one reason — to share the power & beauty of the Telugu language". The South First. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  5. ^ Team, Metrolife (21 April 2023). "Big names coming for South Indian literary fest". Deccan Herald. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "25-year-old's poems on tribals included in Andhra University syllabus". ThePrint. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Canvassing the Lives of Banjaras". Borderless. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "సాహిత్య వార్తలు: ఢావ్లో పుస్తక పరిచయ సభ". Asianet News Network. Asianet News Network. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  11. ^ "25-year-old's poems on tribals included in Andhra University syllabus". Asian News International. Asian News International. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Unsettling beauty". Hindustan Times. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  13. ^ Paul, Bitrisa (14 October 2023). "Book review of Ramesh Karthik Nayak's Chakmak— Owshnik Ghosh". The Antonym. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  14. ^ Palash, Mahmud (11 January 2024). "Book Review – Chakmak by Ramesh Karthik Nayak". Kitaab. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  15. ^ Kabir, Deb (26 November 2023). "'Chakmak', An Ode For The Uprooted". Outlook India. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  16. ^ ETV, Telangana. "Karthik Naik Achieved Tribal Achievers Award | With His Telugu Literature | Nizamabad | YUVA". YouTube. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Desk, EdexLive (2022-12-29). "Tribal writer Nunnavath Karthik's childhood poetry collection "Balder Bandi" incorporated into Andhra University course". EdexLive. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  19. ^ "Sahitya Akademi announces Yuva Puraskar, Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for 2024". The Economic Times. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  20. ^ The Hindu (16 June 2024). "Young tribal writer from Nizamabad chosen for Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Telugu". Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.

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