Paipra Radhakrishnan

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Paipra Radhakrishnan
Born	Radhakrishnan Kartha (1952-09-12) 12 September 1952 (age 72) Paipra, Ernakulam
Occupation	Malayalam writer, columnist
Language	Malayalam
Nationality	Indian
Education	M.A., B.Ed.
Alma mater	Paipra Govt. UPS, Cheruvattoor GHS, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom, NSS Training Institute, Changanassery
Notable works	Kathuvacha maunam, Alathachakram, Paipra- Innale, Innu
Spouse	Nalini Bekal
Children	Dr. Anuradha, Anuja Akathoottu

Paipra Radhakrishnan is a Malayalam writer, columnist, editor and cultural observer. He was the Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Akademi during the period 1991-1995. He is the president of Akshaya Pusthaka Nidhi, and Director, Arshavidyapeedom. He writes the much acclaimed cultural critic column Aazhchavettom in Kalakaumudi weekly.^[1] He has authored many books of short stories, essays, and children's literature. He represented Kerala in many international and national literary events and book festivals.