Story of the Story-Teller: A Conversation with Ramendra Kumar

Sagar Kumar Sharma

doi:10.56062/

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Sagar Kumar Sharma Assistant Professor Department of English Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies New DelhiDr. Sagar Kumar Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, School of Media Studies and Humanities, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. A Ph.D. holder in English from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Dr. Sagar is the author of an edited book, Writers Speak (Vol. I). He has several publications in national and international journals of high-quality index and repute. He has edited a special issue of Creative Saplings, Vol. 1, October 2023. An SRF awardee from UGC, Dr. Sharma has keen interest in translation and creative writing. American literature, British literature, Indian Knowledge System, literary theory and criticism, cultural studies, folklore and contemporary Indian literature are some of his key areas of interest. A poet at heart, a researcher by temperament, and essentially a lover of art, Dr. Sagar has served as a Project Associate (Teaching) at IGNCA, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi. He is a member of the editorial boards of some important recognized journals.

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https://doi.org/10.56062/

Abstract

Ramendra Kumar (Ramen) is an award-winning writer, storyteller and inspirational speaker with 42 books to his name. Ramen’s writings have been published by many of the leading publishers in the county and translated into 30 languages. They have found a place in several textbooks and anthologies. He has written across all genres ranging from picture books to adult fiction, satire, poetry, travelogues, biographies and on issues related to parenting and relationships. He has been invited to literary festivals held in Denmark, Greece, Sharjah, Sri Lanka as well Indian events including the prestigious Jaipur Litfest to conduct storytelling sessions and creative writing workshops. He has also been empanelled by Pearson India Education Services as well as several schools to conduct workshops. He was nominated as a Jury Member for the Best Children’s Author Category of The Times of India’s ‘Women AutHer’ Awards 2020. Many of his stories have been showcased by popular audio streaming, apps both within and outside the country, such as Spotify, Gaatha, Talking Stories Radio – London et al.

An Engineer & an MBA, Ramen was serving as the General Manager (Corporate Communications), SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant, when he took Voluntary Retirement to pursue his passion, in August 2020. To know more about the writer, you can visit his website www.ramendra.in & his page on Wikipedia. Dr. Sagar Kumar Sharma interviews the author and unfolds the pages of his life.

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Author Biography

Sagar Kumar Sharma, Assistant Professor Department of English Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies New DelhiDr. Sagar Kumar Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, School of Media Studies and Humanities, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. A Ph.D. holder in English from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Dr. Sagar is the author of an edited book, Writers Speak (Vol. I). He has several publications in national and international journals of high-quality index and repute. He has edited a special issue of Creative Saplings, Vol. 1, October 2023. An SRF awardee from UGC, Dr. Sharma has keen interest in translation and creative writing. American literature, British literature, Indian Knowledge System, literary theory and criticism, cultural studies, folklore and contemporary Indian literature are some of his key areas of interest. A poet at heart, a researcher by temperament, and essentially a lover of art, Dr. Sagar has served as a Project Associate (Teaching) at IGNCA, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi. He is a member of the editorial boards of some important recognized journals.

Dr. Sagar Kumar Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, School of Media Studies and Humanities, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. A Ph.D. holder in English from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Dr. Sagar is the author of an edited book, Writers Speak (Vol. I). He has several publications in national and international journals of high-quality index and repute. He has edited a special issue of Creative Saplings, Vol. 1, October 2023. An SRF awardee from UGC, Dr. Sharma has keen interest in translation and creative writing. American literature, British literature, Indian Knowledge System, literary theory and criticism, cultural studies, folklore and contemporary Indian literature are some of his key areas of interest. A poet at heart, a researcher by temperament, and essentially a lover of art, Dr. Sagar has served as a Project Associate (Teaching) at IGNCA, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi. He is a member of the editorial boards of some important recognized journals.