Indiraneelan Suresh, Tamil Author
Suresh Kumar Renganathan (Pen Name: Indiraneelan Suresh) writes stories, essays, interviews, travel, spirituality, Science, Technology, Translation and many other genres. His stories were published in leading magazines such as Kalaimagal, Kalki, Kanaiyazhi, Amudhasurabi, Kungumam, Rani, Dinamanikathir, Mangaiyar Malar, Ladies Special, Kumudham Bhakti Special, Sri Ramakrishna Vijayam, Manjari, and several others. Suresh is also an avid photographer and his photographs have appeared in various magazines. Suresh’s interviews and book reviews have been featured in TV channels such as DD - Tamil, Puthuyugam TV, and Makkal TV.
Suresh is a graduate of Electrical and Electronics from the University of Madras, Chartered Engineer. He has worked for many years in reputed multinational companies in senior positions in India, the Gulf and the United Kingdom (UK). He has travelled to over 30 countries around the world for work and tourism.
Editorial and Speaking Roles
- Speaker, SOAS, London University on Thirukural ( ‘Agara Muthala’ )
- Panelist, SOAS - London University on Tamil curriculum design
- Speaker London Library Readers' Forum, London Tamil Sangam, London High Gate Hills and London Murugan Temple
- Speaker, Shanmatha Seminar organized by Sri Adi Sankara Mutt in Malaysia
- Speaker, Presidential address on 'Western Theatre Stage' at the National Institute of Drama and Culture and Skill Development organized by the Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu.
- Speaker, All India Tamil Writers Association Chennai, Ramana Kendram, Chennai
- Speaker, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu.
- Moderator, Tamiraparani Q&A session (7 hours long) featuring Kalimagal Editor Kizhampur Shankara Subramanian as part of the 75th year of Indian independence: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
- Special Editor, Silver jubilee issue of the Bhupalam literary magazine.
Selected Awards
- All India Tamil Writers Association 'International Tamil Relations' Award (2021)
- 'Tamil Award' by Uravuch Surangam association and Sri Krishna Sweets at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Chennai (2023)
- Thenamudatha thamizh Makkal Welfare Trust and 'Germany Tamilaruvi Radio' jointly gave 'Tamil Panich Semmal' Award (2021)
- Pavitram Trust – 'Seva Ratna' Award (2022)
- Devan Award (2025) by Devan Foundation in memory of Senior Tamil journalist and writer Shri. Devan
Prizes for Books
- Suresh’s first book of short stories collections 'Aranmanai Vanam', published by Kalaimagal Publications, won the first prize and shield in the 'Best Short Story Collection Book Series' in the literary awards competition conducted by 'Tirupur Tamil Sangam' for the year 2021-22 (2023). 'Aranmanai Vanam' also received the 'Kavithai Uravu' Literary Prize (2023)
- Suresh’s second book of short stories collections 'Nilavum Malarum ( Kalaimagal Publications) won the first prize and citation for the N.R.K Book Award - in the 'Best Short Story Collection Book Series' in the literary awards competition conducted by the Uraththa Chinthanai Readers & Writers Association/Auditor, (2025).
Prizes for Short Stories
- Kalaimagal 90th Anniversary Ka-Sri-Sri Memorial Short Story contest (2021)
- Ilakkiya Peedam Magazine Silver Jubilee Year - Short Story Competition (2022)
- Swarna Kamalam Magazine – Amarar Sujatha Short Story Competition (2022)
- 'Senior Citizen Bureau' Silver Jubilee Annual Short Story Competition (2022) jointly organized by Kalaimagal Monthly Magazine
- Kuvigam, Short Novel Contest (2023)
- Nam Uraththa Chinthanai Monthly Magazine - 'Amarar Seshasayee Memorial Short Story Competition (2023)
- Annai Swarnambal Memorial Short Story Competition (2024)
- Virutcham – Gnanakoothan Memorial Poetry Competition (2025)
- 'Chandra-Radhakrishnan-Kathappom-2025' Short Story Competition conducted in memory of Novelist Mr.Pattukottai Prabhakar in memory of his parents (2025)