N S Arunkumar

N. S. Arun Kumar 

Education: 

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

Professional Qualification Diploma in Science Journalism,

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:

• George’s Secret Key to the Universe: Stephen and Lucy Hawking (Translation: from English to Malayalam), DC Books, Kottayam.
• The Story of Chemistry: Anirban Hasra (Translation: from English to Malayalam), Bala Sahithya Institute, Thiruvananthapuram.
• 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.

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

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

for the book Jenithaka Bhakshanam: 

Aasankakalum Pratheekshakalum’(2013).

MSc Botany, Diploma in Journalism