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T. Paramasivan (Tho. Pa) was a renowned Tamil writer and cultural historian known for his deep study of Tamil temples, traditions, and folk life.His works like Ariyappadaatha Tamilagam and Alagar Kovil blend history, anthropology, and literature.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a visionary jurist and principal architect of the Indian Constitution who championed social justice and fought caste discrimination.Born into a Dalit family, he later embraced Buddhism, inspiring millions and shaping India’s democratic ideals.

Leo Tolstoy was a legendary Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic works War and Peace and Anna Karenina.A profound thinker, he explored themes of morality, spirituality, and non-violence, influencing global leaders like Gandhi.

Jeyamohan is a renowned Tamil and Malayalam writer known for Vishnupuram and the epic Venmurasu, a modern retelling of the Mahabharata.Influenced by Tolstoy and Gandhi, his work spans fiction, criticism, philosophy, and film scripts, shaping contemporary Indian literature.

Perumal Murugan, a celebrated Tamil writer and scholar from Namakkal, is known for his novels rooted in Kongunadu's culture, exploring caste, gender, and rural life.
Despite facing backlash for One Part Woman, he resumed writing after court support, earning acclaim for works like Poonachi and Estuary.

Vanna Nilavan, the pen name of U. Ramachandran, is a renowned Tamil writer and journalist known for acclaimed novels like Kadalpurathil, Kamba Nathi, and Reinees Iyer Theru.
His works have earned prestigious awards and have been translated into multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Malayalam, and German.

G. NAGARAJAN (1929-1981)
Arguably the first Tamil writer to portray the lives of the underclass in its own terms, G. Nagarajan’s works seek to explore the hidden, mystical and darker sides of human lives. Pimps, sex workers and petty criminals dominate the works of Nagarajan.

S. Ramakrishnan is a prolific Tamil writer with over 27 years of contribution to literature, spanning novels, short stories, plays, children's books, translations, and critical essays.
Author of 100+ works, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2018 for his novel Sanjaaram.

Orhan Pamuk, Turkey’s best-selling novelist and 2006 Nobel Laureate in Literature, is known for works like My Name Is Red and Snow, blending history with politics.
A Columbia professor, Pamuk has faced both global acclaim and legal challenges for defending free speech and addressing sensitive topics in Turkish history.