Historian, journalist, activist
since 1972
Historical writings, journalism
Cherai Ramadas (born 1954) is an Indian historian, journalist and activist from the south Indian state of Kerala.[1] He is known for his historical writings and journalistic activities.[2]
Ramadas, who started out as an activist aligned to the Communist movement in Kerala at the age of 18, later turned to history and journalism.[1] He founded the magazine Uparodham in 1987 and served as its editor and publisher.[3] He is the author of Kaala Shasanakalkku Keezhadangatha Dakshayani Velayudhan (Dakshayani Velayudhan, who refused to succumb to the dictates of the times), a biography of Dakshayani Velayudhan, the first Dalit woman to be elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly.[4][5] He compiled the documents and details of the sensational sexual inquisition of Kuriyedathu Thatri in 1905,[6] which was later brought out as a book in 2023, under the title, Thaathreesmarthavicharam: Sampoornna Reghakalum Padanangalum (Thaathreesmarthavicharam, Complete Documents and Studies).[7] He also contributed to the reprinting of Sankara Smriti in 2017 by serving as its editor.[2] Kayal Sammelanam Rekhakaliloode, Ariyappedatha Da Vinci, Ambedkarude Maranam, Avarnnapaksa Rachanakal and Ayyankalykku Aadarathode are some of his other books.[8][9][10] His latest work, Ayyankali Prasthanam Rekhakaliloode, is a 942 pages book which includes 821 documents related to the Ayyankali tradition.[11]
Books
- Ayyankali Prasthanam Rekhakaliloode{{#if:Ramadas|, Ramadas}. DC Books(2025). ISBN 9789370988514
- Thaathreesmarthavicharam, Ramadas, Cherai. DC Books.
- Kaala Shaasanakalkku Keezhatangaaththa Daakshaayany Velaayudhan, Ramadas, Cherai. Pranatha Books.
- Kayal Sammelanam Rekhakaliloode, Ramadas, Cherai. Pranatha Books.
- Sexual Inquisition (Introduction) Smaartha Vichaaram in colonial Kerala, India{{#if:Ramadas|, Ramadas}(2021)
- Ambedkarude Maranam, Lokhamde, Bhalchandra. Uparodam Books.
- Ariyappedatha Da Vinci, Ramadas, Cherai. Hindustan Books.
- Awarnapaksha Rachanakal. Dooth Publishers.
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thathreesmarthavicharam - Author Profile. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cherai Ramadas - Truecopy Think. truecopythink.media. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ Speaker: Cherai Ramadas - Kerala Literature Festival 2025. www.keralaliteraturefestival.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ Book on unsung life of woman who broke iron ceiling of caste in Kerala, Abraham, Rajesh. The New Indian Express(2023-07-04). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ Book capturing Dakshayani Velayudhan’s life sketches, legislative debates, released, The Hindu. The Hindu(2023-06-17). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ SEXUAL INQUISITION (Introduction): " Smaartha Vichaaram " in colonial Kerala, India, Ramadas, Cherai. Amazon. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ Thaathreesmarthavicharam: Sampoornna Reghakalum Padanangalum{{#if:Rāmadās|, Rāmadās}. DC Books(2023). ISBN 978-93-5732-054-2
- ↑ Kayal Sammelanam Rekhakaliloode. KeralaBookStore.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ Ariyappedatha Da vinci, Ramdas Cherayi. Hindustan(1999). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ MAKING SENSE OF DALIT HISTORY: LOCATING SEEDIAN AS AN ARCHIVE. Journal of Human Sciences({Template:Date).
- ↑ Ayyankali Prasthanam Rekhakaliloode. Book Store. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
External links
Further reading
- Rajarshi Ramavarma: Itha, Rekhakal Sathyam Parayunnu - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2021-12-06). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- Brahmanabhayamulla Avarude 'Kaikkaaran' Mathramaya Oru Rajavu - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2021-12-12). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- Kadal Kadannathinu Prajaye Brashtanakki Kalyanam Mudakkan Thathrappedunna Oru Rajavu - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2021-12-20). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- Thankanettipattom Vittundakkiya Railpalam Enna Chembukatha - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2021-12-29). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- Palluruthiyile Mathasankarshavum Oru Kalapaswaravum - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2022-01-03). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- Thrissurile Theevandippatha Ayithappadinakathu Varathirikkan Savarnnarude Parathi, Dooramalakkunna Rajavu - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2022-01-12). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- Nadine Kollayadikkunna Rajakeeya Chooshanasangham - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2022-01-19). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- Aayiram Roopaykku Diwan Joli Sweekarikkuvan Thayyarullavare Kandethunnathu Budhimuttulla Kalam - Truecopy Think, Ramadas, Cherai. truecopythink.media(2022-01-25). Retrieved 2025-08-10.