N S Arunkumar

N. S. Arun Kumar 

Education: 

1. B. Sc. Botany           University of Kerala.
2. M.Sc. Botany             University of Kerala.               

      1998           B.Ed. Life Science     University of Kerala.. 

N. S. Arunkumar 

Contact Details                     

Sindhooram,                                                                                         

TC79/744(1)                                                               

Aruikkara Lane 

Manacaud                                           

Thiruananthapuram 695 009    

Education: 

1. B. Sc. Botany           University of Kerala.
2. M.Sc. Botany             University of Kerala.               

      1998           B.Ed. Life Science     University of Kerala.. 

Professional Qualification           Diploma in Science Journalism,

  (from Indian Science Communication Society,             Lucknow)

  Microsoft Word (from Shramic Vidya Peeth,            Trivandum)

Experience in Translation

Highly experienced in translation. Can translate literature-related as well as science-related matter from Malayalam to English and vice versa.

Books Translated:

1. George’s Secret Key to the Universe: Stephen and Lucy Hawking (Translation: from English to Malayalam), DC Books, Kottayam.

2. The Story of Chemistry: Anirban Hasra (Translation: from English to Malayalam), Bala Sahithya Institute, Thiruvananthapuram.

3. Hornbills: Indicators of Forest Health: Dr. Sujith V. Gopalan (Translation: from English to Malayalam), Haritha  Keralam Mission, Govt. of Kerala

Science Popularisation through Radio Programmes:

2002-2003      Production Associate (on contract) in 

                       Farm and Home Section (Vayalum Veedum) of

                       All India Radio,  Thiruvananthapuram. 

Science Popularisation through Television Programmes:

2012-2013      Production Associate (on contract) in

                      Weekly Science News Programm (Sasthralokam Poya Vaaram)

                       ViCTERS Educational Television Channel, 

                      under  IT@School Project, Government of Kerala. 

 Science Popularisation through FM Radio (IGNOU) :

2013 - 2014    Weekly Science News Programme

                        In Gyanvani FM Radio,

                       Under IGNOU Educational Radio Programme.

Science Popularisation through Publications (Books):

• Botany Projects for Schools (Malayalam) : published by DC Books.
• History and Science of Human Cloning (Malayalam): published by DC Books.
• Chemical and Bio-Weapons (Malayalam): by Chintha Publishers.
• Genetically Modified Food: Fears and Promises (Malayalam): by DC Books.
• The Science and History of Hortus Malabaricus (Malayalam):                                  by Kerala State  Institute of Languages.
• Plants that Changed History (Malayalam):                                                                      by Kerala State  Institute of Languages.

Contributed articles to Encyclopaedia on Evolution and Encyclopaedia of Biodiversity 

 published by State Institute of Encyclopedic Publications, Kerala. 

Fellowship Awarded:  Junior Science Writing Fellowship awarded by 

                                       Kerala State ouncil for Science, Technology and Environment

                                       Department of Science and Technology, Government of Kerala.

Science Popularisation through News Papers and Science Magazines: 

• Kilivathil               : Science Sp., Deshabhabhimani Daily (March 2004 to present)
• Padippura                 :  Edu.special, Malayala Manorama Daily 
• Vijyanakairali       : Institute of Languages, Govt. of Kerala (June 2004 to present)
• Harisree                 : Mathrubhumi Career-Weekly 
• GK Special            :  Mathrubhumi Career-Weekly

Awards:   Science Literature Award instituted by Kerala State Council 

                    for Science,Technology and Environment, Govt of Kerala (2009).

                    N.V. Krishna Varier Award instituted by State Institute of Languages, 

                   for the  book Jenithaka Bhakshanam: 

                   Aasankakalum  Pratheekshakalum’(2013).

MSc Botany, Diploma in Journalism