PERUMAL MURUGAN is an eminent Tamil author, scholar and former professor whose literary works vividly capture the social and agrarian landscapes of rural Tamil Nadu. In his writings, he has explored questions of caste, community, desire and human relationships with remarkable sensitivity and insight. His works have been translated into English and several Indian and international languages, earning him widespread critical acclaim and introducing his writing to readers across the world. Over the course of his writing career, Murugan has received numerous national and international honours, cementing his place as one of the most significant voices in contemporary Indian literature.

KAVITHA MURALIDHARAN is a bilingual journalist and translator with over two decades of experience covering Tamil Nadu s political and cultural landscapes. Alongside her leadership roles at The Hindu Tamil and India Today, she is an accomplished translator between Tamil and English. Her notable translations include Perumal Murugan s Amma and Sandalwood Soap and Other Stories, and Appadurai Muttulingam s Where God Began, alongside her work translating an anonymous Iraqi war blog.