Born 16 October 1957 at Bhagalpur, Bihar. Doctorate from Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, where he is currently Reader. Short stories and poems published in both Hindi and English. Chief translations from Hindi into English: Sanjeev’s Jungle Jahan Shuroo Hota Hai and Mahua Maji’s Main, Borishailla. Editor: TLV, A refereed research journal for English Literature & Language. Member, Editorial Board: Journal of Economic & Social Development. Secretary: India chapter of ASLE International (Association for the Study of Literature and Environment)

Awarded for Excellent Contribution to Higher Education by Human Resource Development Ministry, Jharkhand State.

Rajesh Kumar at Pratilipi

1. The God of Global Village (An Excerpt from the Novel)(Translator)