Quick Facts
Biography
Abhilash Chandan R is a Tamil Writer, based in Chennai , India. He is also a faculty in Christ University , Bengaluru.{cn|date=May 2018}}
Education
• PhD in English Literature from University of Madras
• M.Phil in English Literature from Madurai Kamaraj University• M.A. in English Literature from Madras Christian College, Chennai (affiliated to theUniversity of Madras) - Gold Medalist • B.A. in English Literature from Scott Christian College (affiliated to ManonmaniumSundaranar University) - Gold Medalist
Works
Novels
- Kaalgal - 2012; (Uyirmai Publications)
- Rasigan - 2015; (Uyirmai Publications)
- Kadhai Mudivukku Vandhuvitteergal- 2016; (Uyirmai Publications)
Translation
- Indriravu Nilavin Keel (Anthology of translated modern haiku poems; 2009, Uyirmmai
Publications)
Poetry
Innum Mitcham Ulladhu Unadhu Naal (Poetry collection; 2014, Uyirmmai Publications)
Biography
Bruce Lee: Sandaiyidatha Sandaiveeran (Biography; 2013, Uyirmmai Publications)
Essays
Cricketin Marum Nirankal (A collection of essays on cricket; 2010, UyirmmaiPublications)
Several articles and short stories have been published in The Hindu Tamil, Dinamani,Kumudham, Kumudham Theeranadhi, Uyirmmai, Amirtha, Femina Tamil, Kaatchpizhai, and many other magazines
Awards and Recognitions
Won the Sahitya Academy Yuva Puraskar award for the novel “Kaalkal” forthe year 2014
Won Bharathiya Basha Parishad award for the year 2016
Achievements in Academic/ Extra Curricular Activities
• Appeared more than 12 times as a panelist in Neeya Naana in Vijay TV
• Participated in many debate shows and programs as panelist for more than 30 times in various channels such as Sun News, Kalaignar News, Puthiya Thalaimurai, and Raj News
• Won a gold medal for the Best Outgoing Student during Post Graduate study at MadrasChristian College, Chennai
• Won a gold medal for poetry during Rot Utsav 2000 conducted by Rotary Club