Ramesh Karthik Nayak

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. 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, Borderless Journal and his story, ‘The Story of Birth’ was published in Exchanges: Journal of Literary Translation, University of IOWA.[2][3][4][5]

Nunnavath Karthik Nayak
Ramesh Karthik Nayak in 2022 at Hyderabad Book Fair
Ramesh Karthik Nayak in 2022 at Hyderabad Book Fair
BornNunnavath Karthik
(1997-12-14) 14 December 1997
India
Occupation
  • Author
  • Translator
  • Teacher
  • Motivational Coach
PeriodContemporary
Genres
SubjectBanjara folk literature
Years active2018–present

Literary works
  • Blader Bandi, Collection of poems in Telugu. Published year: 2018[6]
  • Dhavlo, short story collection in Telugu. Published by Anvikshiki PVT. Published year: 2021.[7]
  • Kesula, compilation of short stories. Co- edited along with Prof Surya Dhananjay. Published by Telangana Sahitya academy - 2022.[8]
  • Chakmak is his debut collection of poems in English. Published by Red River Press. Published year: 8 August 2023.

Recognition
  1. Awarded Tribal young achiever award for contribution to tribal Literature(Telugu), Telangana State Tribal Welfare Department, 9 August 2021.[9]
  2. One of his poems is taught as part of the Telugu literature curriculum at SR&BGNR GOVT DEGREE COLLEGE, TELANGANA STATE.
  3. Blader Bandi, Collection of poems taught as part of the M. A- Telugu literature curriculum(2nd Year) at ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, Vishakapatnam.[10]
  4. Balder Bandi, poetry collection - 2018 (Twice shortlisted for Kendra Sahitya academy Yuva puraskar - 2021 and 2023.)
  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.

References
  1. Kaushik, Shrimansi (16 August 2023). "Ink trails, heritage tracks". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. 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.
  3. Team, Metrolife (21 April 2023). "Big names coming for South Indian literary fest". Deccan Herald. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. "25-year-old's poems on tribals included in Andhra University syllabus". ThePrint. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2023. {{cite news}}: |first1= missing |last1= (help)
  6. 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.
  7. "సాహిత్య వార్తలు: ఢావ్లో పుస్తక పరిచయ సభ". Asianet News Network. Asianet News Network. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  8. "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.
  9. ETV, Telangana. "Karthik Naik Achieved Tribal Achievers Award | With His Telugu Literature | Nizamabad | YUVA". YouTube. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  10. 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.
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