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journalist,artist,writer &short film maker
About Me:
Nagatihalli Ramesh, born in 1967 in Nagatihalli village of Nagamangala taluk, Mandya, Karnataka has a Bachelor of Science degree from Bangalore University, a Diploma in Journalism from Mysore University and a Bachelor of Law degree from Bangalore University. In the 80s he participated in one hundred and fifty intercollegiate debate competitions and won prizes in all of them. He has been serving as editor, printer and publisher of the magazine Spardha Prapancha for the past twelve years. His field of interest includes environment, travel, reading, music, drama and short-film making. Considering his contribution to the field of environment, the arts, literature and social work, the Government of Karnataka honoured him with the Youth Award for the year 1988-89. For his contribution to the field of environment, the Department of Forest, Environment and Zoology has bestowed upon him the Environment Award for the year 2001-02. For activities concerning environment, tourism development, culture and lifestyle he has traveled to Srilanka, Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Dubai and Indonesia. He is a member of YMCA Karnataka State Peace and Brotherhood Association, Founder of Socially Concerned Friend’s Circle, President of Spandana Yuvajana Kendra and Vice-president of Paraspara Saamajika Samsthe. Through Srusti Prakashana he is involved in publishing books, launching audio cassettes and making short films. He is currently based in Bangalore. Books edited: Buddha Pragne, Maanavatavaadi Malliah. The Sea and the Rain (Samudra Mattu Male) is his first collection of poems. You can reach him at: [email protected]
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