Sukesh Ramakrishna Pillai

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Sukesh Ramakrishna Pillai
Sukesh Ramakrishna Pillai
Born November 16, 1978, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Writer, Entrepreneur
Years active 2016–present
Known for Writing, Sports Entrepreneurship, Community Service
Education Electronics and Communication Engineering, MBA
Spouse Seena Pillai
Children Padmashree Pillai
Website Official Website

Sukesh Ramakrishna Pillai (born 16 November 1978) is an Indian writer and sports entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Love All Sports Foundation, a centre for sports excellence based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Books n Beyond, a public reading library located in Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram. Known for his contributions to Malayalam and English literature, Sukesh is based in his hometown of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.[1]

Education

Sukesh Ramakrishna Pillai is an Electronics and Communication Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.[2]

Career Achievements

Sukesh is the founder of the Love All Sports Academy, a centre for sports excellence that trains children in badminton, football, and cricket, alongside strategic high-performance athletic training. The academy was launched on October 20, 2016.[3]

He has over eighteen years of experience in the telecom industry and has worked with prominent international conglomerates such as Reliance, Motorola, Ericsson, Wipro, Reliance Jio, and Globacom, both in India and abroad.

In 2022, Sukesh established Books n Beyond, a free, open-access library in Thiruvananthapuram. This library allows anyone to visit and read without membership fees, offering a wide variety of books on numerous topics. The library’s objective is to encourage reading habits among the public.[4]

Social Work

Sukesh Ramakrishna Pillai’s dedication to community service is exemplified through his work with the Love All Sports Academy. The academy offers state-of-the-art training facilities in badminton, cricket, football, table tennis, taekwondo, and athletics, aiming to nurture young talent and promote sports as a tool for personal development and empowerment.

The initiative reflects Sukesh’s belief in the transformative power of sports and his commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young athletes.

Sukesh’s commitment to social work extends beyond sports, reflected in his establishment of the Garuda Community Library at Pankavu Settlement, Kottoor, which opened on March 5, 2023. The library provides access to knowledge and learning resources for the residents of Kottoor, equipped with over 1500 books.[5]

Interests

Writing, music, badminton, cricket, reading, and gardening.

Notable Works

  • Pillayude Thallukal (2023) - Published by Olive Publications
  • It’s Yesterday Once Again (2023) - Published by The Book People
  • The Rise of Eternity - An anthology - Published by The Opus Coliseum in 2021

Awards and Recognition

  • Dalit Sahithya Academy’s Dr. BR Ambedkar Sahithya Sree National Award (2024)
  • Kolkata Literary Carnival Award 2023 by Ukiyoto in Non-Fiction - 'Emerging Author of the Year Regional' for Pillayude Thallukal
  • Navodhana Shresta Puraskaram (2024) for his collection of Malayalam short stories

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