anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ

Author of 17 books | Bahubali Book Series- 1, 2, 3 | Naughty Asura Tales,Vanara, Asura, Ajaya - Book 1 & 2 | Writer in leading TV shows | Speaker | Columnist

[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

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[The New Indian Express @NewIndianXpress]

#OPINION | How dare such cockroaches attack everyone and raise questions on our crumbling footpaths, polluted air and water, filthy cities, or corrupt bureaucracy?

The audacity of the cockroaches to question the fact that there are over 5.5 crore pending cases in Indian courts, or that the Supreme Court works only for 193 days, high courts work around 210 days, and trial courts for around 245 days per year, is enough to make any patriot’s blood boil in rage. There are roughly 5 lakh prisoners in India, of which 3.75 lakhs are undertrials, but so what? writes @itsanandneel.

#CockroachJantaParty

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[अनुराग Anurag @anuragrbl]

“Men cheat, betray, love, strive, struggle, fail, fall, get up, and repeat the process to die and vanish forever or be reborn. But the Earth remains aloof, distant, and unchangeable. I was just a spec floating in the mighty universe.”
~Asura @itsanandneel

[The New Indian Express @NewIndianXpress]

#OPINION | “Naxal-free” India is not just one without armed guerrillas; it is one where a citizen doesn’t need a gun to be heard by his own government.

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@HMOIndia @AmitShah
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[Tushar Jadhav @imjadhavtushar]

'VALMIKI RAMAYANA' NEW POSTER UNVEILED – 2 OCT 2026 RELEASE... On the auspicious occasion of #HanumanJayanti, director #BhavnaDattaTalwar unveils the new poster of #ValmikiRamayana, a theatrical retelling of the timeless epic.

#ValmikiRamayana is slated for a theatrical release on 2 Oct 2026 [#GandhiJayanti].

#BhavnaTalwar | #BinodPradhan | #SabuCyril | #ResulPookutty | #AnandNeelakantan | Dr #ChandraprakashDwivedi | #AlokSinha

[HarperCollins @HarperCollinsIN]

Different mediums, same grandeur!
The epic #Ramayana continues to captivate across generations—whether on the big screen or within the pages of powerful retellings that bring fresh perspectives to a timeless story.

As the big screen gears up to bring this story to life, here are some stellar books that revisit the Ramayana in ways both classic and compelling.
@authoramish @cdivakaruni @dushyanthsridar @itsanandneel #Volga #TVijayKumar #CVijayasree @tpurnima

#READWithHarperCollins #RamayanaTeaser #EpicRetellings #MustReads

[resul pookutty @resulp]

As long as mountains stand and rivers flow,
the Ramayana will live on.

@BhavnaTalwar @resulp @sabucyril @itsanandneel #DrChandraprakashDwivedi #BinodPradhan #AlokSinha @the_ramayan #HappyRamNavami

[sabu cyril @sabucyril]

As long as mountains stand and rivers flow,
the Ramayana will live on.

@BhavnaTalwar @resulp @sabucyril @itsanandneel #DrChandraprakashDwivedi #BinodPradhan #AlokSinha @the_ramayan

[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

As long as mountains stand and rivers flow,
the Ramayana will live on.

@BhavnaTalwar @resulp @sabycyril @itsanandneel #DrChandraprakashDwivedi #BinodPradhan #AlokSinha @the_ramayan

[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

Is the Universe a Simulation? | MAHISHASURA - Official Book Trailer | An... https://t.co/lrYiHs3lvU via @YouTube

[jaipurlitfest @JaipurLitFest]

Worshipped, wronged, and written into eternity, the women in Indian mythology return in new form in this panel. Bestselling author Kavita Kane authors several feminist retellings of women in Indian mythology, notably in ‘Tara’s Truce’ and ‘Karna’s Wife.’ Sahitya Akademi Awardee and Telugu writer Volga’s ‘On The Banks Of Pampa’ is a bold retelling of Sabari’s encounter with Ram from the Ramayana. A fearless critique of caste and ecological destruction, the novel finds renewed resonance in Purnima Tamireddy’s English translation. Acclaimed author and screenwriter Anand Neelakantan’s 2021 book, ‘Valmiki’s Women,’ reframes epic history through the voices of the overlooked and antagonised women in the Ramayana.

At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, presented by Vedanta, in conversation with Malashri Lal, they discuss the significance of revisiting women from mythology and the eternal truths they embody.

The session is live at Surya Mahal.

Register to attend: https://t.co/TTaRuJE8hs

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@TeamworkArts @DalrympleWill @NamitaGokhale_ @SanjoyRoyTWA @JLFLitfest @itsanandneel

[jaipurlitfest @JaipurLitFest]

The Legend of Kumarikandam comes alive, as bestselling author and screenwriter Anand Neelakantan presents ‘Mahishasura: The Legend of Kumarikandam,’ which explores the mythical Tamil civilisation of Kumarikandam. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, presented by Vedanta, with Mridula Ramesh, this complex and layered narrative, by the prolific and celebrated author of ‘Asura,’ recontextualises foundational Indian myths with science fiction, raising timely questions about power, society, and the environment.

The session is live at Charbagh.

Register to attend: https://t.co/TTaRuJE8hs

Or Subscribe to the Jaipur Literature Festival Youtube Channel: https://t.co/MSzPU3PAgx

#JaipurLiteraturefestival2026 #JaipurLiteratureFestival #JaipurLitFest2026

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[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

Pathetic handling of customers by Indigo. Flight is delayed for six hours and people are agitated. No staff is willing to speak. No food or water given. And when asked, the staff is rude to customers . This airline must shut down as early as possible @IndiGo6E

[Penguin India @PenguinIndia]

Science meets spirituality in @itsanandneel Mahishasura, where mythology, AI, and ancient worlds collide.
A bold reimagining of Devi and Kumarikandam.
Read more: https://t.co/hbxQy1KVFX

[The New Indian Express @NewIndianXpress]

#OPINION | The other elephant in the labour room is enforcement. Raising thresholds for layoffs and easing contract-labour norms might attract investment, but they also weaken job security.
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@etteth @santwana99

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[The New Indian Express @NewIndianXpress]

#OPINION | India must commit to a public transport system that protects its people, replacing the mobile coffin with a safe, reliable means of travel, thereby prioritising human life, writes @itsanandneel.

@santwana99 @etteth

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[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

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[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

@rajivjournalist Ha ha. That is so nostalgic. And unique in this era of reels and shorts obsessed generation

[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

Honored to be shortlisted once again for the Crossword Book Awards! This is my 6th nomination since *Asura* (2012). Grateful for your love and support over the years. Hope to be lucky this time—please vote for my book! ❤️#CrosswordBookAwards @crossword_bookstores @PenguinIndia

[The New Indian Express @NewIndianXpress]

#OPINION | The need for a Universal Basic Income is the absolute, non-negotiable floor upon which the future of a stable, secure India must be built, writes @itsanandneel.

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[anand neelakantan ആനന്ദ് നീലകണ്ഠൻ @itsanandneel]

#indianrailways #VandeBharat #AshwiniVaishnaw why is Vandebharat from Mysore to Chennai supplying a 100 percent North Indian veg lunch? Dal, paneer and roti? Pathetic