M. P. Narayana Pillai
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M. P. Narayana Pillai (22 November 1939 - 19 May 1998), affectionately known as Nanappan, was a journalist and prolific short story
writer in Malayalam. His also wrote a novel Parinamam (The Evolution) that won the Kerala Sahithya Academy Award in 1992. However, he declined the award.
His work Yathrakkidayil (In The Journey) was considered to be a classic in Malayalam short stories.
in Ernakulam district
of Kerala
, Narayana Pillai received his B.Sc degree in agricultural science
from Allahabad University
. He began his professional career as a telephone operator in the East German Consulate at Delhi
. He next took up the job of an economic investigator for the Central Planning Commission, Delhi and remained there for five years. It was during this time that he started his literary career. Later he joined the Hong Kong
based Far Eastern Economic Review
as the assistant editor of the publication. In 1970, he left Delhi and came to Bombay to serve as the Chief of publication with Commerce Group. He was also the Indian correspondent for McGraw-Hill World News. He then went on to serve as the editor for "Minerals and Metals Review".
The golden age of fearless journalism and political analysis in Malayalam died along with Nanappan. His column in Kalakaumudi was a craze for readers in those days.
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
writer in Malayalam. His also wrote a novel Parinamam (The Evolution) that won the Kerala Sahithya Academy Award in 1992. However, he declined the award.
His work Yathrakkidayil (In The Journey) was considered to be a classic in Malayalam short stories.
Career
Born in the village of Pulluvazhyi near PerumbavoorPerumbavoor
Perumbavoor is a suburban region of Kochi city and a municipality in Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. It lies in the North Eastern tip of the Greater Cochin area and is also the headquarters of Kunnathunad Taluk. It is a Main Satellite Centres of Kochi City. Perumbavoor is famed...
in Ernakulam district
Ernakulam district
-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...
of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, Narayana Pillai received his B.Sc degree in agricultural science
Agricultural science
Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. -Agriculture and agricultural science:The two terms are often confused...
from Allahabad University
Allahabad University
Allahabad University , is a premier Central University located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt...
. He began his professional career as a telephone operator in the East German Consulate at Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
. He next took up the job of an economic investigator for the Central Planning Commission, Delhi and remained there for five years. It was during this time that he started his literary career. Later he joined the Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
based Far Eastern Economic Review
Far Eastern Economic Review
The Far Eastern Economic Review was an English language Asian news magazine started in 1946. It printed its final issue in December 2009. The Hong Kong-based business magazine was originally published weekly...
as the assistant editor of the publication. In 1970, he left Delhi and came to Bombay to serve as the Chief of publication with Commerce Group. He was also the Indian correspondent for McGraw-Hill World News. He then went on to serve as the editor for "Minerals and Metals Review".
The golden age of fearless journalism and political analysis in Malayalam died along with Nanappan. His column in Kalakaumudi was a craze for readers in those days.
Selected works
- 56 Sathragali, ASIN: 8171308686
- Parinaamam
- M.P. Narayana Pillayude Kathakal, ASIN: 8171307663
- Hanuman Seva
- Avasanatte Patturupa Nott (Memoirs), ASIN: 8171308953
- Vayanakkare Poovittu Thozhanam
- Urulakkupperi
- Innale Kakka Vanno? Pinddum Kotthiyo
- Aaram Kannu
- MadhyaPuranam
- Pidakkozhi Koovan Thudangiyal
- Velipadukal
- Vengayayugam
- Murugan Enna Pambatty
- Anthikkoottu
- Kazhchakal Sabdhangal
- Kentikki - Chicken Kadakal Thallipolikkano?
- Vivadam
- Moonnamkannu (Biographical Essays), ISBN: 8171308333