Karthik Venkatesh
Writer, Editor & Educationist
Karthik Venkatesh is a writer and editor whose work spans history, language, and education. Currently an editor with Penguin Random House India, he has developed and published books that have shaped conversations in Indian literature and non-fiction. As a writer, his essays and articles appear in leading publications, where he often explores the intersections of culture, politics, and memory with clarity and insight. Deeply interested in the histories of Indian languages and the evolution of education in the subcontinent, his forthcoming works continue to examine how words, stories, and systems shape our identities. A keen observer of society and a thoughtful curator of ideas, Karthik brings to his writing and editorial practice a rare blend of scholarship and accessibility.
Dehradun Literature Festival is an annual celebration of literature, culture, and art in the historic city of Dehradun. Enriched by its literary, educational, and natural heritage, the festival brings together authors, poets, readers, critics, journalists, cultural icons, and artists. It nurtures a love for the written word while fostering meaningful conversations on the pressing issues of our time.
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