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{{short description|Indian author and public speaker (born 1980)}}
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| caption = Pal at the launch of ''Chronicles of Urban Nomads'' at the [[Oxford Bookstore]], [[Kolkata]].
| caption = Pal at the launch of ''Chronicles of Urban Nomads'' at the [[Oxford Bookstore]], [[Kolkata]].
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1980|10|25}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1980|10|25}}
| birth_place = [[Calcutta]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Calcutta]], India
| education = [[Electronics & Communication Engineering]], [[Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology]] [[Educational Technology]], [[San Diego State University]]
| education = [[Electronics & Communication Engineering]], [[Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology]] [[Educational Technology]], [[San Diego State University]]
| occupation = Author, Public Speaker
| occupation = Author, public speaker
| spouse = Ankana Sengupta Pal
| spouse = Ankana Sengupta Pal
| children = Aadwrita Pal
| children = Aadwrita Pal
}}
}}


'''Ayan Pal''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[author]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150628/jsp/calcutta/story_28275.jsp#.V1lxZXqbTug|title=An evening of storytelling|website=The Telegraph|access-date=2016-06-16}}</ref><ref>http://indiablooms.com/ibns_new/life-details/LIT/2443/confessions-on-an-island-ayan-pal-rsquo-s-solo-debut-novel.html</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sholoanabangaliana.in/blog/2016/10/31/book-launch-of-confessions-on-a-island-at-starmark-quest-mall/|title=Book launch of Confessions on a Island at Starmark, Quest Mall}}</ref><ref>http://www.facestorys.com/page/ayan-pal</ref> and [[public speaker]]<ref>http://www.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Oman/WCAS-organizes-workshop-on-Where-There-is-a-Dream-There-is-a-Way-for-MBA-EMBA-BBA-students-54yr</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avenuemail.in/jamshedpur/club-officers-training-program-toastmasters-international-held-xlri/96931/|title=Club officer’s training program of Toastmaster’s International held at XLRI}}</ref><ref>http://businessworld.in/article/Innovative-Disruptive-Methods-Need-Of-The-Hour-For-Corporates/08-10-2017-127864/</ref> who is best known for his novel ''Confessions on an Island'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.writerstory.com/ayan-pal-interview-confessions-on-an-island-book/|title= Ayan Pal Interview – Confessions on an Island Book}}</ref><ref>https://anirbanigp.wordpress.com/2016/08/09/confessions-with-ayan-pal/</ref><ref>http://www.preethivenugopala.com/2016/08/on-writing-ayan-pals-confessions.html</ref> as well as his acclaimed short stories in the anthologies ''Chronicles of Urban Nomads''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/books/literary-review/snappy-shorts/article6667651.ece|title=Snappy shorts|date=2014-12-06|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-06-16}}</ref> and ''21 Tales to Tell''. He has also co-authored India’s first [[Short story cycle|composite novel]], ''Crossed and Knotted'',<ref>http://www.devikafernando.com/blog/featured-author-interview-with-ayan-pal</ref> which made it into the [[Limca Book of Records]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bookworm/bookworms-trail/crossed-knotted-by-readomania-enters-limca-book-of-records_1891328.htm|title=‘Crossed & Knotted’ by Readomania ENTERS Limca Book Of Records!|date=2016-06-03|website=Zee News|access-date=2016-06-16}}</ref>
'''Ayan Pal''' is an Indian author<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150628/jsp/calcutta/story_28275.jsp#.V1lxZXqbTug|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630182201/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150628/jsp/calcutta/story_28275.jsp#.V1lxZXqbTug|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 June 2015|title=An evening of storytelling|website=The Telegraph|access-date=2016-06-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://indiablooms.com/ibns_new/life-details/LIT/2443/confessions-on-an-island-ayan-pal-rsquo-s-solo-debut-novel.html| title = Confessions on an Island: Ayan Pal's solo debut novel {{!}} Indiablooms – First Portal on Digital News Management}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.facestorys.com/page/ayan-pal| title = Reference at www.facestorys.com}}</ref> and public speaker<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Oman/WCAS-organizes-workshop-on-Where-There-is-a-Dream-There-is-a-Way-for-MBA-EMBA-BBA-students-54yr| title = Reference at www.muscatdaily.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avenuemail.in/jamshedpur/club-officers-training-program-toastmasters-international-held-xlri/96931/|title=Club officer's training program of Toastmaster's International held at XLRI}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://businessworld.in/article/Innovative-Disruptive-Methods-Need-Of-The-Hour-For-Corporates/08-10-2017-127864/| title = Innovative Disruptive Methods Need Of The Hour For Corporates – BW Businessworld}}</ref> best known for his novel ''Confessions on an Island'',<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.openroadreview.com/ayan-chatterjee-interviews-ayan-pal-author-confessions-island/| title = Open Road Review – Dubai, UAE}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.writerstory.com/ayan-pal-interview-confessions-on-an-island-book/|title= Ayan Pal Interview – Confessions on an Island Book|date= 31 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://anirbanigp.wordpress.com/2016/08/09/confessions-with-ayan-pal/| title = Confessions with Ayan Pal – ALPHABET SPEAKS| date = 9 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.preethivenugopala.com/2016/08/on-writing-ayan-pals-confessions.html| title = Preethi Venugopala: On Writing: Ayan Pal's Confessions}}</ref> as well as his acclaimed short stories in the [[Anthology|anthologies]] ''Chronicles of Urban Nomads''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/books/literary-review/snappy-shorts/article6667651.ece|title=Snappy shorts|date=6 December 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-06-16}}</ref> and ''21 Tales to Tell''.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://kaffeinatedkonversations.wordpress.com/2016/08/11/kaffeinated-konversations-with-ayan-pal/| title = Kaffeinated Konversations with Ayan Pal| date = 11 August 2016}}</ref> He has also co-authored India's first [[Short story cycle|composite novel]], ''Crossed and Knotted'',<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.devikafernando.com/blog/featured-author-interview-with-ayan-pal| title = Featured – Author Interview with Ayan Pal – Devika Fernando – Author of Sweet & Sensual Romance Novels}}</ref> which was included in the [[Limca Book of Records]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bookworm/bookworms-trail/crossed-knotted-by-readomania-enters-limca-book-of-records_1891328.htm|title='Crossed & Knotted' by Readomania ENTERS Limca Book Of Records!|date=3 June 2016|website=Zee News|access-date=2016-06-16}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Pal was born in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] (now known as Kolkata) and raised in a [[Hindu]] [[Matriarchal religion|matriarchal]] joint family with his parents, grandmother, and aunts.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thetalkingstories.com/2017/02/23/up-close-and-personal-with-ayan-pal-confessions-of-an-island/ |title=Up, Close and Personal with AYAN PAL (Confessions of an Island)! – the Talking Stories |access-date=22 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322204454/http://thetalkingstories.com/2017/02/23/up-close-and-personal-with-ayan-pal-confessions-of-an-island/ |archive-date=22 March 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://rhitibose.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/confessions-with-author-ayan-pal/| title = Confessions with Author Ayan Pal {{!}} My Scattered Thoughts| date = 9 March 2017}}</ref>


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After being taught at [[St. Joseph's College, Calcutta|St. Joseph's College]], [[Kolkata|Calcutta]], he went on to obtain a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[Electronic engineering|Electronics & Communication Engineering]] from [[Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology]], [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://buzzmagazine.in/books-literature/author-interview-ayan-pal.html| title = Reference at buzzmagazine.in}}</ref> He has also taken a course in [[Educational technology|Education Technology]] from [[San Diego State University]], California.
Pal was born in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] (now Kolkata) and raised in a [[Hindu]] [[Matriarchal religion|matriarchal]] joint family along with his parents, grandmother and aunts.<ref>https://rhitibose.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/confessions-with-author-ayan-pal/</ref>


==Career==
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After being schooled at [[St. Joseph's College, Calcutta|St. Joseph's College]], [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] he went onto obtain a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[Electronic engineering|Electronics & Communication Engineering]] from [[Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology]], [[Bangalore]]. He has also completed a course in [[Educational technology|Education Technology]] from [[San Diego State University]], [[California]].


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Pal is a member of [[Toastmasters International]],<ref>{{cite news| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Toastmasters-club-at-BITP/articleshow/16429783.cms| title = Toastmasters club at BITP {{!}} Patna News – Times of India| website = [[The Times of India]]| date = 17 September 2012}}</ref> a nonprofit educational organization headquartered in {{mf-adr|city=[[Rancho Santa Margarita, California|Rancho Santa Margarita]]|region=California|nation=USA}}.
==Public Speaker==


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In 2013, Pal received his highest award, ''Distinguished Toastmaster'' (DTM),<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2017/may2017/membermoment| title = Toastmasters International -}}</ref> for achieving both the Advanced Communication Gold and Advanced Leader Silver awards.
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Pal is a member of [[Toastmasters International]],<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Toastmasters-club-at-BITP/articleshow/16429783.cms</ref> a [[Non-profit organization|nonprofit]] educational organization headquartered in {{mf-adr|city=[[Rancho Santa Margarita, California|Rancho Santa Margarita]]|region=[[California]]|nation=USA}}.


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Pal's work as an author and writer formally began in 2014 when he was published in ''21 Tales to Tell'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2014/mar/17/telling-tales-that-are-short-and-sweet-587041.html|title=Telling Tales that are Short and Sweet|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=2016-10-16}}</ref> as a result of being adjudged as one of the 21 best writers across India in a contest organized by Notion Press that saw over 4 lakh readers choose among 562 competing authors. He followed this up with critically acclaimed short stories in ''Chronicles of Urban Nomads''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sakshinanda.com/2014/12/book-review-chronicles-of-urban-nomads.html| title = Between Write and Wrong: Book Review – Chronicles of Urban Nomads}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://timidfingers.blogspot.in/2014/10/review-of-chronicle-of-urban-nomads-by.html| title = Timid Fingers: Review of 'Chronicle of Urban Nomads' by various author| date = 11 October 2014}}</ref> and ''Her Story''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://suyashscorner.blogspot.in/2014/11/her-story-is-not-always-story.html| title = Suyash's Corner!: Her Story – Is not always a story...| date = 30 November 2014}}</ref>
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In 2013 Pal received its highest award, ''Distinguished Toastmaster'' (DTM),<ref>https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2017/may2017/membermoment</ref> for achieving both the Advanced Communication Gold and Advanced Leader Silver awards.


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In 2015, he co-authored India's first composite novel, ''Crossed and Knotted'',<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wingedpost.org/2015/02/crossed-knotted-literary-review/| title = Reference at wingedpost.org| date = 17 May 2022}}</ref> which made it into the [[Limca Book of Records]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/like-pearls-on-a-string-stories-of-india-s-first-composite-novel-crossed-knotted/story-jWOD9vdFV4gwSw9HHCvfFO.html|title=Like Pearls on a String: stories of India's first composite novel – Crossed & Knotted|date=14 June 2016|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=2016-11-16}}</ref> and later in ''Rudraksha''.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.devikafernando.com/blog/review-rudraksha-when-gods-came-calling-by-readomania| title = Review – 'Rudraksha – When Gods Came Calling' by Readomania – Devika Fernando – Author of Sweet & Sensual Romance Novels}}</ref>
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In 2017 Pal was adjudged as the national champion for impromptu speaking (Table Topics) for District 41 (serving North and East India).<ref>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/reety-wadhwa-wins-three-day-long-toastmasters-conference-held-in-chandigarh/articleshow/58881798.cms</ref>


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In 2016, Pal made his debut as a solo novelist with ''Confessions on an Island''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wingedpost.org/2016/11/confessions-island-literary-review/| title = Reference at wingedpost.org| date = 17 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://kaffeinatedkonversations.wordpress.com/2016/08/09/confessions-on-an-island-book-review/| title = Confessions On An Island *Book Review*| date = 8 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://rhitibose.wordpress.com/2016/08/01/confessions-on-an-island-by-ayan-pal-a-review/| title = Confessions On An Island by Ayan Pal – A Review {{!}} My Scattered Thoughts| date = August 2016}}</ref> and also contributed to ''When they Spoke''.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://bookhippo.wordpress.com/2016/04/30/when-they-spoke-and-how/| title = When they Spoke – and How!!! – bookhippo| date = 30 April 2016}}</ref> Later that year, he was a finalist in the Orange Flower Awards for Digital Creative Superstars (awarded by Women's Web in association with [[HarperCollins]]) for 2016 in the categories of Creative Writing and Humor.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://orangeflowerawards.in/finalists/ |title=Finalists – Orange Flower Digital Summit & Awards |access-date=13 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209053248/http://orangeflowerawards.in/finalists/ |archive-date=9 December 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Author==


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In 2017, he participated in Saptan Stories,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sundayguardianlive.com/books/10882-one-sentence-time-short-story-authored-netizens| title = One sentence at a time: Short story authored by netizens – The Sunday Guardian Live| date = 16 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/reading-between-the-lines/article19645810.ece| title = Reading between the lines – The Hindu| website = [[The Hindu]]| date = 8 September 2017| last1 = Lobo| first1 = Joanna}}</ref> an initiative by [[British Council]] India and the [[Academy Award|Oscar]]-winning [[Aardman Animations]] that was developed as a part of the UK-India Year of Culture 2017.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thebetterindia.com/115564/saptan-stories-inspiration-behind-the-scenes/| title = World of Saptan Stories: When Past & Future Merge to Make a Present| date = 15 September 2017}}</ref> Heralded as the first-ever purely crowd-sourced short story art project in India, the contest saw seven artists from India and the UK illustrate the 6 winning entries, of which Pal had his storyline voted as the best entry twice during the 7 week-long contest.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://saptan-stories.britishcouncil.org.in/| title = Reference at saptan-stories.britishcouncil.org.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thebetterindia.com/115564/saptan-stories-inspiration-behind-the-scenes/| title = World of Saptan Stories: When Past & Future Merge to Make a Present| date = 15 September 2017}}</ref> The same year, he was included by Writer's Social Networking Platform – Kalaage<ref>{{cite web| url = https://inc42.com/flash-feed/kalaage-funding-rain/| title = Writers' Social Networking Platform Kalaage Raises Funding From Rajasthan Angel Innovators Network – Inc42 Media| date = 29 September 2016}}</ref> in the list of India's Top 100 New and Rising Authors.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.kalaage.net/interview/ayan-pal| title = Reference at www.kalaage.net}}</ref>
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Pal's work as an author and writer formally began in 2014 when he was published in ''21 Tales to Tell'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2014/mar/17/Telling-Tales-that-are-Short-and-Sweet-587041.html|title=Telling Tales that are Short and Sweet|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=2016-10-16}}</ref> as a result of being adjudged as one of the 21 best writers across India in a contest organized by Notion Press that saw over 4 lakh readers choose among 562 competing authors. He followed this up with critically acclaimed short stories in ''Chronicles of Urban Nomads''<ref>http://www.sakshinanda.com/2014/12/book-review-chronicles-of-urban-nomads.html</ref><ref>http://timidfingers.blogspot.in/2014/10/review-of-chronicle-of-urban-nomads-by.html</ref> and ''Her Story''<ref>http://suyashscorner.blogspot.in/2014/11/her-story-is-not-always-story.html</ref>


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In 2017, Pal was adjudged the national champion for impromptu speaking (Table Topics) for District 41 (serving North and East India).<ref>{{cite news| url = http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/reety-wadhwa-wins-three-day-long-toastmasters-conference-held-in-chandigarh/articleshow/58881798.cms| title = Reety Wadhwa wins three day long Toastmasters conference held in Chandigarh – The Economic Times| newspaper = The Economic Times| last1 = Sharma| first1 = Viney}}</ref>
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In 2015 he featured in India's first composite novel ''Crossed and Knotted'',<ref>http://wingedpost.org/2015/02/crossed-knotted-literary-review/</ref> which made it into the [[Limca Book of Records]].,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/like-pearls-on-a-string-stories-of-india-s-first-composite-novel-crossed-knotted/story-jWOD9vdFV4gwSw9HHCvfFO.html|title=Like Pearls on a String: stories of India’s first composite novel – Crossed & Knotted|date=2016-06-14|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=2016-11-16}}</ref> and later in ''Rudraksha''.<ref>http://www.devikafernando.com/blog/review-rudraksha-when-gods-came-calling-by-readomania</ref>


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In 2018, Pal was listed by the Hindustan Times as one of the "Five Indian short story writers to read"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/five-indian-short-story-writers-to-read/story-Z6E54O4xj0QaSZcwN9jx7H.html|title=Five Indian short story writers to read|date=17 February 2018|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> for readers who like stories that are told in fewer words.
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In 2016 Pal made his debut as a solo novelist with ''Confessions on an island''<ref>http://wingedpost.org/2016/11/confessions-island-literary-review/</ref><ref>https://kaffeinatedkonversations.wordpress.com/2016/08/09/confessions-on-an-island-book-review/</ref><ref>https://rhitibose.wordpress.com/2016/08/01/confessions-on-an-island-by-ayan-pal-a-review/</ref> and also contributed to ''When they Spoke''.<ref>https://bookhippo.wordpress.com/2016/04/30/when-they-spoke-and-how/</ref> Later that year, he was a finalist in the Orange Flower Awards for Digital Creative Superstars (awarded by Women's Web in association with [[HarperCollins]]) for 2016 in the categories of Creative Writing and Humor.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://orangeflowerawards.in/finalists/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=13 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209053248/http://orangeflowerawards.in/finalists/ |archive-date=9 December 2017 |dead-url=yes }}</ref>


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He also contributes to the South Asian literary magazine ''Open Road Review''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://openroadreview.com/the-top-hindi-films-of-2015/| title = Open Road Review – Dubai, UAE}}</ref> and the literary social forum ''Readomania''.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/online-writing-communities-provide-writers-a-platform-to-get-their-books-published/article8714195.ece| title = Online writing communities provide writers a platform to get their books published – The Hindu| website = [[The Hindu]]| date = 10 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.readomania.com/author/ayan.pal1| title = Ayan Pal – Readomania}}</ref>
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In 2017 he participated in Saptan Stories,<ref>http://www.sundayguardianlive.com/books/10882-one-sentence-time-short-story-authored-netizens</ref><ref>http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/reading-between-the-lines/article19645810.ece</ref> an initiative by [[British Council]] India and the [[Academy Award|Oscar]] winning [[Aardman Animations]] that was developed as a part of the UK-India Year of Culture 2017.<ref>https://www.thebetterindia.com/115564/saptan-stories-inspiration-behind-the-scenes/</ref> Heralded as the first-ever purely crowd-sourced short story art project in India, the contest saw seven artists from India and UK illustrate the 6 winning entries, of which Pal had his story-line voted as the best entry twice during the 7 week long contest.<ref>https://saptan-stories.britishcouncil.org.in/</ref><ref>https://www.thebetterindia.com/115564/saptan-stories-inspiration-behind-the-scenes/</ref>

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In 2018, Pal was listed by the Hindustan Times as one of the "Five Indian short story writers to read"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/five-indian-short-story-writers-to-read/story-Z6E54O4xj0QaSZcwN9jx7H.html|title=Five Indian short story writers to read|date=2018-02-17|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> for those who like stories that are told in fewer words.

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He also contributes to the South Asian literary magazine ''Open Road Review''<ref>http://openroadreview.com/the-top-hindi-films-of-2015/</ref> and literary social forum ''Readomania''<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/online-writing-communities-provide-writers-a-platform-to-get-their-books-published/article8714195.ece</ref><ref>http://www.readomania.com/author/ayan.pal1</ref>


==Books==
==Books==
===Novels===
Pal's novels include:
* ''Crossed and Knotted'' (Kurious Kind Media, 2015)
* ''Crossed and Knotted'' (Kurious Kind Media, 2015)
* ''Confessions on an Island'' (Kurious Kind Media, 2016)
* ''Confessions on an Island'' (Kurious Kind Media, 2016)


===Anthologies===
Pal's anthologies (co-authored) include:
* ''21 Tales to Tell'' (Notion Press, 2014)
* ''21 Tales to Tell'' (Notion Press, 2014)
* ''Upper Cut'' (Red Ink Publishers, 2014)
* ''Upper Cut'' (Red Ink Publishers, 2014)
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Latest revision as of 02:49, 3 October 2024

Ayan Pal
Ayan Pal at the launch of Chronicles of Urban Nomads at the Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata.
Pal at the launch of Chronicles of Urban Nomads at the Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata.
Born (1980-10-25) 25 October 1980 (age 44)
Calcutta, India
EducationElectronics & Communication Engineering, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Educational Technology, San Diego State University
Occupation(s)Author, public speaker
SpouseAnkana Sengupta Pal
ChildrenAadwrita Pal

Ayan Pal is an Indian author[1][2][3] and public speaker[4][5][6] best known for his novel Confessions on an Island,[7][8][9][10] as well as his acclaimed short stories in the anthologies Chronicles of Urban Nomads[11] and 21 Tales to Tell.[12] He has also co-authored India's first composite novel, Crossed and Knotted,[13] which was included in the Limca Book of Records.[14]

Early life and education

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Pal was born in Calcutta (now known as Kolkata) and raised in a Hindu matriarchal joint family with his parents, grandmother, and aunts.[15][16]

After being taught at St. Joseph's College, Calcutta, he went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore.[17] He has also taken a course in Education Technology from San Diego State University, California.

Career

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Pal is a member of Toastmasters International,[18] a nonprofit educational organization headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA.

In 2013, Pal received his highest award, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM),[19] for achieving both the Advanced Communication Gold and Advanced Leader Silver awards.

Pal's work as an author and writer formally began in 2014 when he was published in 21 Tales to Tell,[20] as a result of being adjudged as one of the 21 best writers across India in a contest organized by Notion Press that saw over 4 lakh readers choose among 562 competing authors. He followed this up with critically acclaimed short stories in Chronicles of Urban Nomads[21][22] and Her Story[23]

In 2015, he co-authored India's first composite novel, Crossed and Knotted,[24] which made it into the Limca Book of Records,[25] and later in Rudraksha.[26]

In 2016, Pal made his debut as a solo novelist with Confessions on an Island[27][28][29] and also contributed to When they Spoke.[30] Later that year, he was a finalist in the Orange Flower Awards for Digital Creative Superstars (awarded by Women's Web in association with HarperCollins) for 2016 in the categories of Creative Writing and Humor.[31]

In 2017, he participated in Saptan Stories,[32][33] an initiative by British Council India and the Oscar-winning Aardman Animations that was developed as a part of the UK-India Year of Culture 2017.[34] Heralded as the first-ever purely crowd-sourced short story art project in India, the contest saw seven artists from India and the UK illustrate the 6 winning entries, of which Pal had his storyline voted as the best entry twice during the 7 week-long contest.[35][36] The same year, he was included by Writer's Social Networking Platform – Kalaage[37] in the list of India's Top 100 New and Rising Authors.[38]

In 2017, Pal was adjudged the national champion for impromptu speaking (Table Topics) for District 41 (serving North and East India).[39]

In 2018, Pal was listed by the Hindustan Times as one of the "Five Indian short story writers to read"[40] for readers who like stories that are told in fewer words.

He also contributes to the South Asian literary magazine Open Road Review[41] and the literary social forum Readomania.[42][43]

Books

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Novels

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  • Crossed and Knotted (Kurious Kind Media, 2015)
  • Confessions on an Island (Kurious Kind Media, 2016)

Anthologies

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  • 21 Tales to Tell (Notion Press, 2014)
  • Upper Cut (Red Ink Publishers, 2014)
  • Her Story (Petals Publishers, 2014)
  • Chronicles of Urban Nomads (Kurious Kind Media, 2014)
  • Rudraksha (Kurious Kind Media, 2015)
  • Long Story Short (Notion Press, 2015)
  • When They Spoke (Kurious Kind Media, 2016)
  • Tonight's The Night (Notion Press, 2016)
  • Arranged to Love (Notion Press, 2016)

References

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  1. ^ "An evening of storytelling". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Confessions on an Island: Ayan Pal's solo debut novel | Indiablooms – First Portal on Digital News Management".
  3. ^ "Reference at www.facestorys.com".
  4. ^ "Reference at www.muscatdaily.com".
  5. ^ "Club officer's training program of Toastmaster's International held at XLRI".
  6. ^ "Innovative Disruptive Methods Need Of The Hour For Corporates – BW Businessworld".
  7. ^ "Open Road Review – Dubai, UAE".[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Ayan Pal Interview – Confessions on an Island Book". 31 August 2016.
  9. ^ "Confessions with Ayan Pal – ALPHABET SPEAKS". 9 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Preethi Venugopala: On Writing: Ayan Pal's Confessions".
  11. ^ "Snappy shorts". The Hindu. 6 December 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  12. ^ "Kaffeinated Konversations with Ayan Pal". 11 August 2016.
  13. ^ "Featured – Author Interview with Ayan Pal – Devika Fernando – Author of Sweet & Sensual Romance Novels".
  14. ^ "'Crossed & Knotted' by Readomania ENTERS Limca Book Of Records!". Zee News. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  15. ^ "Up, Close and Personal with AYAN PAL (Confessions of an Island)! – the Talking Stories". Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Confessions with Author Ayan Pal | My Scattered Thoughts". 9 March 2017.
  17. ^ "Reference at buzzmagazine.in".
  18. ^ "Toastmasters club at BITP | Patna News – Times of India". The Times of India. 17 September 2012.
  19. ^ "Toastmasters International -".
  20. ^ "Telling Tales that are Short and Sweet". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  21. ^ "Between Write and Wrong: Book Review – Chronicles of Urban Nomads".
  22. ^ "Timid Fingers: Review of 'Chronicle of Urban Nomads' by various author". 11 October 2014.
  23. ^ "Suyash's Corner!: Her Story – Is not always a story..." 30 November 2014.
  24. ^ "Reference at wingedpost.org". 17 May 2022.
  25. ^ "Like Pearls on a String: stories of India's first composite novel – Crossed & Knotted". Hindustan Times. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  26. ^ "Review – 'Rudraksha – When Gods Came Calling' by Readomania – Devika Fernando – Author of Sweet & Sensual Romance Novels".
  27. ^ "Reference at wingedpost.org". 17 May 2022.
  28. ^ "Confessions On An Island *Book Review*". 8 August 2016.
  29. ^ "Confessions On An Island by Ayan Pal – A Review | My Scattered Thoughts". August 2016.
  30. ^ "When they Spoke – and How!!! – bookhippo". 30 April 2016.
  31. ^ "Finalists – Orange Flower Digital Summit & Awards". Archived from the original on 9 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  32. ^ "One sentence at a time: Short story authored by netizens – The Sunday Guardian Live". 16 September 2017.
  33. ^ Lobo, Joanna (8 September 2017). "Reading between the lines – The Hindu". The Hindu.
  34. ^ "World of Saptan Stories: When Past & Future Merge to Make a Present". 15 September 2017.
  35. ^ "Reference at saptan-stories.britishcouncil.org.in".
  36. ^ "World of Saptan Stories: When Past & Future Merge to Make a Present". 15 September 2017.
  37. ^ "Writers' Social Networking Platform Kalaage Raises Funding From Rajasthan Angel Innovators Network – Inc42 Media". 29 September 2016.
  38. ^ "Reference at www.kalaage.net".
  39. ^ Sharma, Viney. "Reety Wadhwa wins three day long Toastmasters conference held in Chandigarh – The Economic Times". The Economic Times.
  40. ^ "Five Indian short story writers to read". hindustantimes.com/. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  41. ^ "Open Road Review – Dubai, UAE".
  42. ^ "Online writing communities provide writers a platform to get their books published – The Hindu". The Hindu. 10 June 2016.
  43. ^ "Ayan Pal – Readomania".
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