Former ISRO chief V.P. Radhakrishnan launches memoir of writer Ananda Shankar Jayant

Hyderabad – Former Indian Space Research Organisation chairman V.P. Radhakrishnan presided over the launch of a memoir chronicling the life and work of Ananda Shankar Jayant, a noted figure in Indian literature. The event, covered by Telangana Today, gathered authors, scholars and members of the publishing community who applauded the tribute.\nAnanda Shankar Jayant, whose writings spanned poetry, essays and cultural criticism, has been celebrated for his contributions to contemporary Hindi literature. The memoir, compiled from personal letters, interviews and unpublished manuscripts, offers insight into his creative journey and the socio‑political milieu that shaped his work.\nDuring the ceremony, Radhakrishnan highlighted the importance of preserving literary heritage and praised Jayant’s intellectual rigor. He noted that the memoir will be available in major bookstores across the country from next week, aiming to reach both academic circles and general readers interested in India’s literary evolution.