Ramesh Karthik Nayak

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 27)
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
Notable worksBalder Bandi
Dhaavlo
Kesula
Chakmak
Notable awardsRaavi Shastry Katha Puraskaram
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar

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]

Ramesh Karthik Nayak was honoured with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2024 for his collection of short stories Dhavlo (Song of Lament, 2021), he is the first tribal person and the youngest recipient to get the Telugu literature award.[9][10][11]

Literary works

  • Balder Bandi, Collection of poems in Telugu. Published year: 2018[12]
  • Dhavlo, short story collection in Telugu. Published by Anvikshiki PVT. Published year: 2021.[13][14]
  • Kesula, compilation of short stories. Co- edited along with Prof Surya Dhananjay. Published by Telangana Sahitya academy - 2022.[15]
  • Chakmak is his debut collection of poems in English. Published by Red River Press. Published year: 8 August 2023.[16][17][18][19]

Recognition

  1. Awarded Tribal young achiever award for contribution to tribal Literature(Telugu), Telangana State Tribal Welfare Department, 9 August 2021.[20]
  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.[21]
  4. Balder Bandi, poetry collection - 2018 (Twice shortlisted for Kendra Sahitya academy Yuva Puraskar - 2021 and 2023.)[22]
  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.[23][24]

References

  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. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  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. ^ The Hindu (20 June 2024). "Sahitya Akademi-winning author Ramesh Karthik Nayak is the voice of the marginalised". Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  10. ^ The Times of India (19 June 2024). "First and youngest tribal writer from Telangana wins prestigious Yuva Sahitya award". Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  11. ^ "'Our shadows drag us back': Poems by 2024 Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar winner Ramesh Karthik Nayak". 24 December 2024. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "సాహిత్య వార్తలు: ఢావ్లో పుస్తక పరిచయ సభ". Asianet News Network. Asianet News Network. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  14. ^ The New Indian Express (23 June 2024). "The story of Gor Banjara through 'Dhaavlo'". Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "Unsettling beauty". Hindustan Times. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  17. ^ Paul, Bitrisa (14 October 2023). "Book review of Ramesh Karthik Nayak's Chakmak— Owshnik Ghosh". The Antonym. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  18. ^ Palash, Mahmud (11 January 2024). "Book Review – Chakmak by Ramesh Karthik Nayak". Kitaab. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  19. ^ Kabir, Deb (26 November 2023). "'Chakmak', An Ode For The Uprooted". Outlook India. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  20. ^ ETV, Telangana (15 December 2022). "Karthik Naik Achieved Tribal Achievers Award | With His Telugu Literature | Nizamabad | YUVA". YouTube. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  23. ^ "Sahitya Akademi announces Yuva Puraskar, Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for 2024". The Economic Times. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  24. ^ 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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