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Manoj Vellanad

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Dr. Manoj Kumar M
Born1987 (age 37–38)
NationalityIndian
EducationGovernment LPS Changa, Vellanad
Government V&HSS, Vellanad
Alma materGovernment Medical College, Ernakulam (MBBS)
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (MS, MCh)
Occupation(s)Neurosurgeon, Writer, Science Communicator
Websiteinfoclinic.in

Manoj Kumar M (born 1987), known by his pen name Manoj Vellanad, is an Indian neurosurgeon, short story writer, and science communicator. He is known for his Malayalam‑language literary works and popular science writings. He currently practices as a full‑time neurosurgeon at Shree Uthradam Thirunal Hospital (SUT Hospital) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.[1]

Early life and education

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Manoj was born in Vellanad, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. He attended Government LPS Changa and Government V&HSS in Vellanad. He earned his MBBS from Government Medical College, Ernakulam. He worked for five years as a junior doctor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Ananthapuri Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. He then pursued postgraduate studies in General surgery (MS) and MCh in Neurosurgery from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.[1]

Medical career

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He is a consultant neurosurgeon at Shree Uthradam Thirunal Hospital (SUT), Pattom. Alongside clinical duties, he participates in public health outreach through social and traditional media.[2]

Literary career

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Writing as Manoj Vellanad, he is an established voice in modern Malayalam literature, focusing on psychological, social, and scientifically infused narratives. Since 2012, he has maintained the blog Vellanadan Diary publishing stories and popular science articles.[3]

Books

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  • Venus Flytrap (2018) – Short story collection[4]
  • Einsteinte Thalachor (2019) – Science essays published in Malayalam.[5]
  • Udalvedam (2025) – Short story collection, published by DC Books.[6]

Awards and recognition

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He has been honored with several literary awards:

  • Thakazhi Story Award
  • C. V. Sreeraman Story Award
  • Golden Cat Literary Award[7]
  • Keli Sahitya Award
  • Cycle Young Literary Award
  • Tunjun Endowment Award
  • T. A. Razak Story Award[1]
  • M. K. Vidyadharan Award (2025) for his short story collection Udalvedam.[8]

Personal life

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Manoj is married to Dr. Sreelekshmi G. R, an assistant professor in the Department of Community Medicine at Government T D Medical College, Alappuzha. The couple has two children: Rithwik and Yuvan.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dr. Manoj Kumar M". InfoClinic. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  2. ^ "Understanding Ventilator Support Myths, Facts and Realities". SUT Pattom. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  3. ^ "Manoj Vellanad – Kerala Literature Festival". KLF. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  4. ^ "Manoj Vellanad – DC Books". DC Books. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  5. ^ "Einsteinte Thalachor". Amazon.in. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  6. ^ "UDALVEDAM Book by Manoj Vellanad". DC Bookstore. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  7. ^ "Golden Cat Award Winners Announced". Deccan Chronicle. 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  8. ^ "M.K. Vidyadharan Award Goes to Manoj Vellanad". DC Ink. Retrieved 2025-07-01.