Chittaranjan ChiranjitChittaranjan Chiranjit, an avid storyteller by passion and a prolific journalist by profession, writes short stories and novels in Odia with a little more inclination towards novel writing. His award-winning first novel 'CELL', based on new-age voyeuism, depicts the psychological complexities of youth. However, he has received much more laurels for his second novel, 'Yoddha', based on the real-life plight of malnourished children of Nagada, a tribal hamlet in Jajpur district. A perfect blend of fact and fiction, this book offers a deep insight into the lives of tribal people and their problems. With six novels and six short story books to his credit, he is one of the most promising writers in contemporary Odia Literature. Three of his novels have been adapted into plays staged by the famous Drama Institutions of the State. His writings delineate human suffering and survival through hope, despair, and societal transformation.His literary works have touched every aspect of human life, from the stark reality of a life filled with psychological dilemmas to a fleeting dream of touching the sky, from social upheaval to cultural degradation.Chittaranjan is also associated with the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Akademi of Letters, as a member of the Odia Advisory Board. Read More Read Less