C. Radhakrishnan's works

 

C. Radhakrishnan's works are published by Hi-Tech Books, Kochi, India. These books are presently distributed by D.C. Books.

 

Published works:

 

 

 

 

Kannivila

The First Harvest

A combination of C Radhakrishnan's first two novels

-Nizhalppadukal (Patches of Shade)

-Mareechika (The Mirage)

Nizhalppadukal came first in the novel competition conducted by Mathrubhumi Weekly.

C. Radhakrishnan was conferred the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1962) for his first novel, Nizhalppadukal.

Nizhalppadukal is available in English as

 

Patches of Shade

(It is published by Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Trichur - 680020, Kerala state, India.)

Nizhalppadukal has been translated to French as

Fragments D' Ombre

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(Kailash, 169, Lal Bahadur Street - 605001 - Pondichery - India)

 

 

 

 

 

Natakantham

Collection of four plays and two poems

Plays:

Dweepu, Ithikkannikal, Mathilukal, Nayattu

Poems:

1)Ottayan alarunnu (collection of short poems) first published July 1967

2)Sudarsanam first published July 1988

 

 

 

 

Pullippulikalum  Vellinakshatrangalum

Of Leopards And Silvery Stars

novel

An investigation into the possibilities and limitations of science. The sorry state of Indian research centers. The tragi-comic goings on in these places.

first published Nov 1984

seventh edition

 

 

 

 

Ivide Ellavarkum Sukham Thanne

We Are All Fine Here

novel

The miseries of urbanisation together with the genesis of criminalism and analysis of the curvature of the psyche that produces it.

first published May 1988

sixth edition *new

 

 

 

 

Verpadukalude Viralpadukal

Imprints Of Separation

novel

Pains of social fragmentation and the evolution of the nuclear family, the process of the value of money establishing itself on top of the traditional values of love, and kinship.

first published Oct 1992

Mahakavi G. Award 1994

  eighth edition  *new

 

 

 

 

Munpe Parakkuna Pakshikal

Birds That Fly Ahead

novel

The wide spectrum of actions for social correction investigated on against the backdrop of ultra-left upsurge of the seventies.

first published Dec 1989

Vayalar Award 1990

Abudhabi Malayali Samajam Award

Achuthamenon Award

tenth edition

 

 

 

 

Karal Pilarum Kalam

Heart-rending Times

novel

Graphic picture of a Kurukshetra war between motherhood and justice. The Khalishan movement in the background.

first published April 1994

sixth edition

 

 

 

 

Asatho ma (Collection of seven novels)

These novels are connected thematically in various ways with the Upanishadic prayer 'Lead me from illusion to reality'.

-Athirukal kadakkunnavar (first published April 1990)

-Swapnaparampara (first published Oct 1976)

-Ulpirivukal (first published Sept 1970)

-Kurekkoodi madangivarathavar (first published Oct 1973)

-Idukkuthozhuthu (first published June 1970)

-Kaivazhikal (first published Aug 1982)

-Pin nilavu *Cinema

second edition as collection.

 

 

 

 

Thamaso ma (Collection of novelettes and seven novels)

These works are connected thematically in various ways with the Upanishadic prayer 'Lead me from darkness to light'.

-Oodum paavum - three novelettes

-Randu divasathe vicharana

-Kankaaligal (first published Nov 1979)

-Nilaavu (first published Nov 1979)

-Thevidissi (first published Oct 1973) (Priya) *Cinema

-Ival avalil oruval (first published July 1981)

-Sruthi (first published June 1982)

-Amavasikal

second edition as collection.

 

 

 

 

Mrityor ma

Collection of six novels

These novels are connected thematically in various ways with the Upanishadic prayer 'Lead me from death to immortality'.

-Agni (first published 1965) *Cinema

-Yudham (first published 1968)

-Poojyam (first published 1970)

-Ottayadippathakal (first published 1984) *Cinema

-Brihadaaranyakam (first published 1986)

-Maranashiksha (first published 1987)

third edition as collection.

Poojyam has been translated to English as

Zero

(Published by Arnold-Heinemann Publishers (India) Private Limited, AB/9 Safdarjang enclave, New Delhi - 110016. First published 1974)

Ottayadippathakal has also been translated to Hindi as

Pagdandiyan

(National Book Trust, A-5 Green Park, New

 Delhi - 110016, India)

 

 

 

 

 

Kalikaalavasthakal

The present bad-time situations

A satirical novel published by Poorna Publications

The time when everybody is touchy, when even play becomes serious. Distances on the earth  reduces, distances between people increases. Comforts improve very much, happiness lessens considerably. Information is explosive but what is to be learned is lacking. Life span has increased but new diseases have come....

 

 

 

 

Ramayanamritham

The nector of the Ramayana

Published by Poorna Publications

The book contains 31 short essays which can be regarded as revelations centering around the various events in the Ramayana epic. Like gems, these 31 essays were serialized during the Karkitaka month of 2007 in the Malayala Manorama newspaper, in such a way that one short essay each could be read on every day of the Karkitaka month along with Ezhuthachan's Adhyathmaramayanam. Though a small book, this is regarded as another important work of the Author.

 

 

 

 

Adhyathmaramayanam Kilippattu grandham

Prepared and perfected by examining various texts of Adhyathmaramayanam kilippattu,  by Sri. K. P. Narayana Pisharody.

 

 

 

 

Nithyajeevithathile Shasthram

Science in everyday life

Published by D.C. Books (D.C. School Referance)

The book is a collection of questions and answers published in the "Padippura" column of the Malayalaya Manorama newspaper. Questions we come across in day to day life, asked by various children. Science has answers to them.

 

 

 

 

Muthachan Kathakal

Grandfather stories

Short stories for children, published by Balasahithi Prakasan

 

 

 

 

 

Akalangalile Koottukar

Friends from far away

Novel for children, published by Poorna Publications

This is a fantasy world in which a war between good and evil of galactic proportions brings out the best in a boy, resulting in a permanent defeat of evil which threatens to consume everything.

 

Second edition *New

Geethadarsanam

Modern reading of the Bhagavad Gita

Available in bookstalls of D.C. Books.

In this work, the Author explores in his unique yet simple way, how the ancient Upanishadic wisdom in the Gita would help clear away all sorrows of people anywhere in the world, whatever be their religion or position, and help them face whatever challenges and struggles they may meet with in life with maturity and courage. The Vedantic outlook in day to day life has never been explored as thoroughly as this, ever before.

first published March 2011

second edition October 2011*new

 

 

 

 

Theekkadal Kadanhu Thirumadhuram

Churning The Ocean Of Fire

(Biography of the father of Malayala Bhasha)

The life and times of Thunjath Ezhuthachan. A well researched work that explodes several popular misconceptions about the great teacher.

first published January 2005

Odakuzhal Award 2006

Padmaprabha Award 2007

Third edition

Click here to view more of the book, and some of the responses to the previous edition.

 

 

 

 

Mathruparvam

Saga Of Motherhood

Collection of four novels thematically connected in different ways with motherhood

-Chuzhali    first published April 1967

-Kanalthullikal    first published Sept 1963

-Mrinalam    first published July 1966

-Verukal padarunna vazhikal    first published July 1967

 

 

 

 

Ellam Maykuna Kadal

The Ocean That Wipes Out All

novel

The picture of science and technology flooding a semi-feudal society and the pains of transition.

first published Nov 1972

eighth edition

 

 

 

 

Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare

From The River And  Back To It

novel

Modern education as a bridge over the eternal flow of time. The cultural dualism of a post-colonial mind.

first published Dec 1974

sixth edition

 

 

 

 

Spandamapinikale Nandi

Thank You, Seismographs

novel

first published Sept 1986

Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award 1989 (Award of the National Akademi of letters)

tenth edition

The novel is also available in English as

Maybe Another Day

The novel is also translated to Tamil by the name Nile Adirvumaanikale Nanri

The novel presents the scenario of an attempt at revolution by scientists to correct the injustices in society and in the field of science itself. A scientific investigation into the philosophy of violent social correction.

The English translation, Maybe Another Day, and the Tamil translation, Nile Adirvumaanikale nanri are published by Kendra Sahitya Akademi and are available in Delhi at "Swathi", Mandir Marg, New Delhi 110001. In Calcutta at Jeevan Tara Building, 4th floor, 23 A/4X, Diamond Harbour Road, Calcutta - 700053. In Mumbai at 172, Mumbai Marathi Grantha Sangrahalaya Marg, Dadar, Mumbai - 400014. In Bangalore at A.D.A Rangamandira, 109 J.C. Road, Bangalore - 560002.

 

 

 

 

Iniyoru Nirakanchiri

And Now The Tearful Smile

novel

The story how forbearance, compassion and love wins at the end of the day. The art of alchemy that ennobles every base emotion - the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita serving as catalysts.

first published march 1997

fourth edition  *new

 

 

 

 

Amritham

Collection of five science fiction novelettes

-Aazhangalil amritham (first published 1994)

-Cassioppiyakkaran fidel castelino (first published 1994)

-Oru vilippadakale (first published 1987)

-Control panel (first published 1993)

-Driksakshi (first published 1969)

third edition as collection.

 

 

 

 

Aalochana

In Consideration Of

Selected prose writings on science, literature, art, culture and cinema

C. P. Menon Award

 second edition

 

 

 

Ithihasam

Collection of two satirical novels

first published July 1998

-Kalippaattangal (Toys)

-Veshangal (Masquarades)

 Third edition (in print)

 

 

 

 

Ullil Ullathu

What is Within

novel

A young couple fights unarmed against a global criminal gang. They do it by putting the Bhagavad Gita into practical use.

first published Nov 2002

third edition *new

 

 

 

 

Thirenjedutha Kathakal

Selected Stories

Collection of 95 short stories of wide range and variety

first published Jan 1996

third edition as collection. (in print)

 

 

 

 

Grihathuram

Nostalgically

Collection of six novelettes dealing with women and their problems.

 Kannimangakal, Sahadharmini, Thayveru, Tharanisa, Asha, Eka

First published as collection in July 2005

 

 

 

 

Stuff and Style of the Universe (English)

Essays on Science

first published Nov 2002

 

To Stuff and Style of the Universe (The entire work published in the web)

 

 

 

 

Latest novel (published in 2010)

Sukritham

Blessing

Novel published by D.C. Books

Tradition blends with modernity to give birth to a vision, to handle dilemmas of the technological world. Story of a young couple successfully finding their way to resurrect themselves. The novel unfolds in different centers of the world.

 

 

 

 

C. Radhakrishnante Lekhanangal

Essays of C. Radhakrishnan

Published by Mathrubhumi Books

Selected essays grouped into five major topics: literature, science, vision, reminiscence, and seriousness and play.

 

 

 

 

Varu, Nakshathrangalkappuram Pokam

Come, let us go beyond the stars

Novelette for children, published by Grand Books

In a land where people cannot dream, two children go for a travel - to a distant star. Can they reach there? And can they bring back the dreams? How important is the power to dream, how necessary?

 

 

 

 

Eppozhum Evideyum

Everywhere, always

Novelette for children, published by Grand Books

God is everywhere, always. In this small fantasy novelette for children, a little boy searches, and finds the evidence.

 

 

 

 

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