The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) has announced the winners of the Science Literature Awards for 2013.
C.P. Aravindakshan, K.V. Mathew, A. Achuthan, Aranmula Hariharaputhran, V.P.N. Namboothiri, and Sasidharan Mangathil won the awards in various categories for their science-related works in Malayalam published in 2013, an official press note quoting KSCSTE Director George Varghese said.
Best book award
Dr. Aravindakshan, who is well known for his efforts in popularising science, particularly among young students, won the award for the Best Science Book (Children’s Literature) for Madhuram Athimadhuram Rasathanthram .
Two awards were announced in the Best Book (Popular Science) category — Mr. Mathew bagged the award for Manushyan Oru Super Computer and Dr. Achuthan for Paristhithi Padanathinu Oru Aamukham .
Dr. Hariharaputhran and Dr. Namboothiri won the awards for the Best Science Book (In-depth Science) for their works Jeevasaasthrathinte Kadha and Prapancha Srishtiyude Padippurayil – Daivakanathinte Samkshiptha Charithram respectively.
Mr. Mangathil won the Science Journalism award for his articles on disaster management published in the Mathrubhumi daily in 2013.
The KSCSTE had instituted the annual award to recognise individuals who made substantial contribution to science literature in Malayalam.
Each winner would receive Rs.50,000, a citation, and a certificate, the press note said.
