Ramendra Kumar (Ramen) is an award-winning author, performance storyteller, and TEDx speaker whose 54 books span fiction for all ages, satire, biographies, and inspirational non-fiction. Translated into 33 languages and recipient of 41 All-India awards for children’s literature, his works — known for their wit, warmth, and emotional resonance — have touched readers across India and beyond. His titles with the National Book Trust (NBT), India alone have sold over 1.5 million copies.
Ramen has participated in international literary festivals and marquee Indian events, including the Jaipur Literature Festival. He has served as a jury member for The Times of India’s Women “AutHer” Awards, a mentor for the Scholastic Writers Academy, and was named “Author and Storyteller of the Year” on Talking Stories, London.
His arduous battle with cancer was featured on Humans of Bombay, one of India’s largest storytelling platforms, where his story garnered over four million views. In October 2025, he won the ‘Mr. India Cancer Warrior’ crown at a unique competition for cancer survivors held in New Delhi!
An alumnus of the prestigious Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Ramen is an engineer and an MBA who left his role as General Manager (Corporate Communications), SAIL, to pursue his true calling — writing, storytelling, and inspiring lives.
Ramen’s website is www.ramendra.in and he has a page devoted to him on Wikipedia.
Sameer had never won a sports medal, but when real courage was tested outside the arena, an unexpected act of bravery earned him a victory far greater than any prize.
A short story by Ramendra Kumar with artwork by the teen...
A review of Vivek Atray's The Middle of Everything, praising his witty, observant writing style that transforms everyday incidents into entertaining stories with humor and positivity....
In a candid conversation with Ramendra Kumar, Prof Nandini Sahu shares insights about her bestselling works, while reflecting on her inspirations and vision for the future....
Ramendra Kumar reviews Nupur Aggarwal's book Storytelling Made Easy. The book explores the art, craft and science of storytelling and also has a collection of folk tales....
Ramendra Kumar is an ardent 'guppy' lover. Fascinated by 777 Charlie, the newly released Kannada film starring Rakshit Shetty and Charlie, Ramen pens a sweet review.
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Sid needs to have sprouts and salads (S&S) in his diet as these healthy, power-packed foods will make him strong. But he doesn't like them at all. So his Mom strikes a deal with him to make him love his...
The limitless cyberworld has its own challenges of security and safety for the users. Ramendra Kumar's short story outlines some of the essential safety precautions we must follow to enjoy the benefits of the internet. ...
The railway platform and its waiting room has been a catalyst or location for many a love story and even films. Ramendra Kumar pens a love poem about a rendezvous amid the buzz....
Better Parenting for the Children of Tomorrow: Secrets to Ace the Pandemic Times showcases the imperatives of parenting not just in the ‘Here & Now’ but way beyond....
The historic city of Athens with its towering ancient monuments has an old world charm. Ramendra Kumar and his wife Madhavi give us a glimpse of the lively, awe-inspiring experience they had there. ...
LnC presents renowned children's author Ramendra Kumar (Ramen) narrating a rib tickling story of a beautiful, fiery and very intelligent tigress Agni who manages to keep her lazy, dreamer tiger husband Arjun from marrying a donkey - but...
"He has been by my side during the best of times and the worst of times. If it wasn’t for him, I would be somewhere, smoking a joint and dying inch by inch, rather than standing here before all of you with this beautiful...
How does the match end? Is Sagar able to prove himself? And make Hyderabad Blues proud of him? Friends Forever and Sagar bowl the story to its end.
The hugely popular serialized teen novel written by Ramendra Kumar...
There was silence at the other end. Aamir waited with bated breath. He knew he had taken a gamble. If it worked, there was a possibility that Sagar would be in the team or else it was the end of Sagar’s career as a cricketer.
Will...
Sagar's challenges continue. “I was dreading this would happen one day – my past would catch up with me. Now my cricketing career is finished forever.” ...
Aamir's faces his toughest challenges - English Elocution and Shantanu - together. What will happen? Of course Sagar is there to cheer him on!
Enjoy Ramendra Kumar’s serialized novel Friends Forever, illustrated by Avijit...
Never even in his wildest dreams or rather nightmares could Aamir have imagined Sagar— his best friend, the sports hero, the bright and ebullient Sagar— hooked on drugs! Is there any way Aamir can help him? If Sagar was...
“Simply take a puff and let go. Don’t ask questions, Sagar. Just enjoy,” Sanya said, smiling at him and moving a step closer.
Ramendra Kumar's story can happen with anyone. Be cautious!...
Sagar begins his story. Why and how has his life become complicated?
Enjoy the mint fresh episode of Ramendra Kumar's serialized novel Friends Forever, illustrated by Avijit Sarkar, exclusively on LnC every Wednesday and...
Over the next few weeks Aamir got busier by the day. Gradually Aamir and Sagar ended up spending less and less time together. Sagar seemed to have found a new friend.
Friends Forever marches on exploring school...
Nervously, Aamir removed from his pocket the sheet of paper on which he had written his speech and tried reading. How does Aamir overcome his challenges?...
Everyone in the stands was on his or her feet. The roar was deafening. Aamir was standing on one leg, his heart acting like it would burst out of his rib cage and flutter around. ...
