Introduction
Name: Rashmi Padwad Madankar
Education: M.A. in Political Science, M.A. in Marathi, Master of Information Science, Journalism
Contact: rashmi.aum15@gmail.com
Literary Field :
So far, I have published 4 books and edited 4 Diwali magazines.
1. Nimishgatha - A poetry collection (2019)
2. Bits and Bytes - A collection of social articles based on my columns in newspapers (2020)
3. Padmakosh - A letter-based narrative novel based on a true story.
4. Maunachya Savlya - A collection of Ghazals and Poems.
5. For the last 4 years, I have been editing the Unlock Diwali magazine (Periodical).
I am also on the verge of publishing a novel based on a true story related to a specific community, a short story collection, and a collection of essays.
Article Writing
For the past 11 years, I have been contributing to renowned newspapers such as *Deshonnati*, *LokSatta*, *Sakal*, *Divya Marathi*, and *Maharashtra Times*, writing essays and columns.
To date, I have published over 350 articles.
Numerous poems and stories have been published in prestigious Diwali magazines.
I consistently write for 7 renowned magazines across the country.
I have been writing for state government projects on a continuous basis.
Awards and Recognitions
1. The book Bits and Bytes received the state-level award from KavyaDolat Pratishthan, Pune.
2. The novel Padmakoshhas received 5 state-level awards:
a) Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Pune - Damaajinagar Branch
b) Padmagandha Pratishthan's Best Social Novel Award
c) Literature Manik Award, Washim
d) Sahitya Vihar Sanstha's Best Social Novel Award
e) Spandan Charitable Trust’s *Sw. Rajaram Dakve* State Award
3. The Unlock Diwali magazine has received a total of 14 state and national-level awards.
- Awarded the Natashreshtha Nilu Phule YuvaGaurav National Award for work in the literary and social fields.
- Honored for continuous work for 3 years by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports from the State Government.
- Special recognition by Sanskara Bharti for contribution to literature.
- Special recognition by R. P. Samarth Memorial Committee for the past 3 years.
- Honored for social work by Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sanstha.
Lecture Topics
1. Feminism, Women’s Freedom, and the Need for Today
2. Economic, Emotional, and Mental Security on Social Media
3. Cybercrime and Security
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