THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
Professional demands and compulsions need not come in the way of nurturing and expanding creative sparks, especially in literary pursuits, eminent author and script writer G R Indugopan said.
The writer was speaking after giving away the prizes of literary competition organised by Kerala IT community’s cultural and welfare forum Prathidhwani , at Technopark here. The overwhelming response to the competition organised by Prathidhwani reflected on the keen interest of busy technology professionals in literature and culture regardless of their busy schedule and time-consuming professional demands, he said.
Looking back into his own journey as a writer, Indugopan noted how he broke away from the conventional norms when he wrote his first technology-based novel. “Aspiring writers can also think of treading new paths in crafting exceptional literary works through team work with a sense of collaboration and shared vision,” he said.
VS Bindhu, the Jury Chair, said it is important for budding writers to widen their mental horizon and fine-tune literary skills by wide reading. She also emphasized the pivotal role of writers in defending the country’s constitutional values. Now into its 10th edition, ‘Prathidhwani Srishti ’, literary competition organised by Prathidhwani, aimed at showcasing and promoting the creative talents from Kerala’s IT ecosystem.
Prathidhwani Executive member and representative of the literary club Anildas Hridayadas, who presided over the function, traced the remarkable journey of Prathidhwani Srishti, the literary festival catering to IT employees across Kerala.
In her welcome address, Srishti 2023 convenor Raji Chandrika, highlighted the forum’s deep commitment to nurturing literary talents within the IT community.
Prathidhwani Secretary Vineeth Chandran offered felicitations and Literary Club convenor Nezin Sreekumar proposed a vote of thanks. Prathidhwani State convener Rajeev Krishnan and President Vishnu Rajendran were present
The competition received a total of 284 entries from 194 participants representing over 100 companies.
The recipients of prizes in various categories are:
Malayalam Poetry: First: Vineesh Remanan, Rubyseven, second :Aravind Kesav K, Allianz, third: Hrishikesh Sasibhushan, Speridian Technologies, Reader’s choice: Ajaya Ghosh CI, Way.com
English Poetry: First: Surya Mary Easo, IBS Software, second : S. Mani Ramalingam,Thoughtline Technologies, Third: Divya S, TCS, Reader’s choice: Sanu Khan, TCS
Tamil Poetry: First: Alex V S, Braddock Infotech, Second :S. Mani Ramalingam, Thoughtline Technologies, Third: Balakrishnan Mohandoss, TCS, Reader’s choice: Sachin Deepan, Genrobotics
Hindi Poetry: First: Alex V S, Braddock Infotech, second :Shanooba P, Qburst, third: Jinju Thulaseedharan, UST Reader’s choice: Shanooba P, Qburst
Malayalam Story: First: Abhyud A, Qrech Global Solutions, Second : Nipun Varma, UST, Third: Marina K George, Allianz, Reader’s choice: Akshai P R, APTARA Learning
English Story: First: Arun S M, Toonz Animation, Second : Sony Mathew, Allianz Third: Ajith Kavirajan, Innovation Incubator Advisory, Reader’s choice: Ajith Kavirajan, Innovation Incubator Advisory
Tamil Story: First: Balakrishnan Mohandoss, TCS, Reader’s choice: Balakrishnan Mohandoss, TCS
Hindi Story: First : Sheeja Joseph, Compu Needs IT Solutions, Second :Arathy S. Lal, PromptTech Global, Third: Aradhana Abraham, Scalgo Technologies Private Limited, Reader’s choice: Sherin Mariam Philip, Envestnet.
Malayalam Article: First: Athira U, EY, Second : Meera Joseph, Saasvaap Techies Third: Nithin Eldho Abraham, Fakeeh Technologies, Reader’s choice: Devika Nair C, SE Mentor.
English Article: First: Lakshmi Mohandas, Allianz, Second : Gogona Saikia, EY Third: Amjitha VS, Zafin, Reader’s choice: Arjun Krishna Das, Valorem Reply
Hindi Article: First: Sumitra R Bhat, IBM India, Second : Sherin Mariam Philip, Envestnet, Third: Sheeja Joseph, Compu Needs IT Solutions, Reader’s choice: Sumitra R Bhat, IBM India.
