In a landmark celebration of Indian literary excellence, Cherry Book Awards by Digital Golgappa has once again cemented its commitment to recognizing and nurturing exceptional talent. Through the prestigious Bharat Sahitya Chiranjivi Award 2024, this visionary organization has brought to the forefront five outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the literary landscape.
By shining a spotlight on the remarkable works of Dr. Shishira Srinivasa, Diptii Karaambe, SH, Trina Kanungo, and Twisha Ray, Cherry Book Awards by Digital Golgappa continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of Indian literature, inspiring a new generation of writers, and fostering a culture of creative expression that resonates far beyond borders.
The winners of Bharat Sahitya Chiranjivi Award 2024 are:
- Dr. Shishira Srinivasa – Best Author – Non-fiction
- Diptii Karaambe – Best Book – Non-fiction – Sarvavyaapi Siksha
- Mayaa SH – Best Writer – Women Empowerment
- Trina Kanungo – Best Literary Talent
- Twisha Ray – Best Poet
About Dr. Shishira Srinivasa
Dr. Shishira Srinivasa holds a Doctorate in Stress Management from VTU, a Harvard record holder and accomplished author, is dedicated to using her creative writing to drive positive change in society. An Epistemophile and Philomath, she completed over 30 online certifications during the Covid period and recently achieved an Intermediate level in Turkish language. Based in Bangalore, she works in a Multi-national Audit and Tax firm and has published 9 books in diverse fields, with more in the pipeline. Her book “Are you Stressed? Are you ready to conquer it?” has won numerous National and International awards, and she is recognized as one of the Top 10 Contemporary Authors of India. A sought-after speaker, she has shared her expertise in various guest lectures, webinars, and seminars on Stress Management, inspiring and enlightening countless students.
She is
- Bestselling author of an award-winning book on depression.
- Published scholar with 25 research articles on stress management.
- Carnatic singer, artist, and animal lover.
- Certified in various healing modalities and a reader of tarot, oracle, and ancient runes.
- Certified Reiki and Switch-words healer,
- Certified Animal Communicator
- A Tarot Reader of Oracle and Tarot decks
- Akashic Records Reader Higher self-healer through Unicorn Healing
- Ancient Runes Reader
- Certified Angel Therapist
She is also a recipient of many awards like Femina Awards – Miss Debut Author 2022, Sylvia Plath Memorial Women’s Literary Prize 2022, Harvard World Records – For Outstanding Work in the Field of Writing books on Different topics as an Author.
About Diptii Karaambe
Diptii Karaambe, the founder of Modak Factory, turned her passion for traditional Indian sweets into a successful business, delivering homemade modaks to countless homes. Leaving a high-paying corporate job to focus on her family, Diptii’s entrepreneurial spirit was ignited by her love for Lord Ganesha and the cultural significance of modaks. Diptii is also passionate about parenting and has co-authored a book titled “Sarvavyaapi Siksha,” serving as a guiding light for parents, educators, and advocates of holistic, inclusive education. Her venture, Modak Factory, which began with a small capital, has grown into a thriving cloud kitchen operation, producing thousands of modaks during festivals. Diptii’s story is a celebration of tradition, devotion, and entrepreneurial success, inspiring many to follow their passions.
About Mayaa SH
Mayaa SH is a prominent Indian poetess, memoirist and a known name in Contemporary Literature whose work is known for her open discussion on women’s rights and voices and experience of being an Indian woman. Most of her writings deal with women living in a patriarchal society (male-dominated society). Female sensibilities are deeply spread through her writings along with her extensive work for gender neutrality.
Mayaa SH is best known for getting logical congruence for understanding the role of tradition and societal dogma in shaping women’s lives and identities speaks on how she underwent character assassination and the resistance she culminated as the urge to not react. In her words, “It’s natural to want to defend yourself, but this can often make the situation worse. Reacting can give the person who is attacking you the attention they want, and it can also make you look guilty or defensive.”
Mayaa SH also known as Mayaa Devi, Mayaa Tai, Mayaa Di,Mayaa Audio SH, Pushpa ‘The Fire’ , Padma Of The East, Lady Robin Hood , MS Dhoni Of Writing,Lady Singham and Lady Gandhi is a known name in Contemporary Literature .She is a Multi-National Award Winner , a thirteen times a World Record Holder, An Artist, a Podcaster, a Record Chart Topping International Fastest Anthology Co-Authoress and has been chosen as number 1 The Modern Literary Stars Of India, 2022 by Cherry Book Awards for making valuable contribution to Contemporary Indian Literature. She has Won In Memorable Performance in the category termed as ‘Other than English write ups “ for her appreciation of hard work , creativity and dedication in Grand Christmas Competition 2.0 which has been a world record event of the largest creative event hosted online with more than 1000+participants . Mayaa SH is a Women Empowerment Culturist and a gender equality exponent to position and contextualize her work within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.She has depicted gender inclusivity and equality through her certifications from the United Nations and powerful writings on Feminism, Gender Equality, Transforming Vision Into Action: Transmogrification on Transgender Community and Mental Health Awareness Topics. Her work depicts the identity, economic and social freedom of many .She has co-authored more than hundred and fifty plus anthologies with 13 solo books and has been aligned with more than 85 publication houses.
She has been featured in several magazines and women oriented like Tejaswi -The Imperishable on Women Power and Honour including few international magazines. Her first poem “The Candle In The Wind” made her win an Award at the National Level. She navigates many women through stress by deploying talking as a medium to combat stress and fear.In the words of Mayaa “Someone has said that courage is not the absence of fear, it is a decision made by you that there is something else, which is more important than your fear. Don’t let your doubts, fears and failures overwhelm you. Don’t be afraid to act. make plans. Change is not possible without taking steps. Understand your interests, values, thoughts and dreams. Don’t be afraid of mistakes. Learn to be calm if you don’t understand something, take someone’s advice. Listen to others too. Instead of sadness and anger, choose the path that leads to empathy and compassion. Don’t compare with others. Winston S. Churchill says, “No victory is final and defeat is not the end.” Courage is the continuation of this sequence.”
About Trina Kanungo
Trina Kanungo, hailing from Hindmotor, West Bengal, a postgraduate in Mathematics and Computing from IIT-ISM Dhanbad, currently serves as an Assistant Manager (Scale 2 Officer) at ECGC Ltd in Mumbai, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
Beyond her professional role, Trina’s passions lie in Indian Fine Arts and Literature. Her academic journey includes a stellar record, having excelled consistently, notably securing top positions in various contests and examinations since her schooling years.
In extracurricular activities, she has a rich history of achievements, from winning Inter School Mock Parliament competitions to securing positions in debates and yoga competitions. Trina’s literary contributions shine brightly, being a co-author of numerous anthologies in English and Bengali literature. Her literary prowess has been recognized through multiple awards and accolades, including the Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Kala Samman Award, Tagore Sahitya Samman, Sylvia Plath Memorial Award, Mahadevi Verma Sahitya Shiromani Award, Banabhatta Saahityik Puraskar , Bharatendu Harishchandra Book Prize,Nazrul Sahitya Samman 2023 and the Navya Naari Samman. She has been awarded Honorary Doctorate on “Peace and Meditation” by the Grace Ladies Global Academy in the year 2022 for her tireless contribution to the society towards fitness goals through yoga and meditation.
Her commitment to continuous learning is evident through completing a certificate course in Macroeconomic Diagnostics funded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Institute in 2023.
In addition to her professional and academic achievements, Trina’s interests in Indian Fine Arts, literature, yoga, and painting illustrate a multifaceted individual dedicated to both personal and intellectual pursuits. Her contributions across diverse fields showcase a remarkable dedication to her passions
About Twisha Ray
Born on June 21st, Twisha Ray stands at the intersection of creativity and technology, embodying a unique blend of Gemini’s versatility and Cancer’s depth. With a passion for animations, Twisha brings stories to life through vibrant visuals and dynamic motion. This love for animation fuels their innovative spirit, merging technical prowess from a B.Tech in CSE and strategic insight from an MBA in HR and Business Analytics. In Twisha’s world, every frame tells a story, every challenge transforms into an opportunity, and every project is a thrilling adventure. Join Twisha on this exhilarating journey where creativity dances with technology, and each animated sequence is a step into uncharted territories of imagination and inspiration.