A former Hindu scribe recalled

Transport Minister CP John presents a book titled ‘Ila Rekhakal’ by journalist TP Gayathri (Mathrubhumi Kochi Chief Sub-Editor) who received the S. Anil Radhakrishnan Memorial Scholarship in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday during a function | Photo credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU

A memorial meeting to mark the death anniversary of S. Anil Radhakrishnan, who was the head of the Hindu Bureau in Thiruvananthapuram, was inaugurated by Transport Minister CP John on Tuesday. He remembered the late scribe as emotionally neutral and factually strong and described him as a role model.

An event jointly organized by Anil Radhakrishnan’s family and the Kesari Memorial Journalists’ Trust released the book Ila Rekhakal (Sketches of Leaves) written by Anil Radhakrishnan scholarship recipient journalist TP Gayathri. The book takes a deep dive into the lives of women working in the tea plantations of Munnar and captures their daily struggle against discrimination, patriarchy and unfair labor practices.

The event was presided over by Anil Fellowship Committee Chairman M. Vijayakumar. Mini Sukumar, a former member of the State Planning Board, introduced the book and placed it in the context of the long-standing struggles of women, especially in the labor sector.

Kesari Memorial Trust Chairman Schiller Stephen, Former Raj Bhavan PRO SD Prins, KUWJ State Committee Member Suresh Vellimangalam, Janam TV Editor-in-Chief Pradeep Pillai, Kesari Trust Secretary Anupama G. Nair, Tourism Entrepreneur PI Dileep Kumar, Hindu Kerala Resident Editor S Anandan and late wife Anil Sindhu.

Published – 23 Jun 2026 22:20 IST