The Sahitya Ratna Samman Award is among the distinguished literary recognitions presented by Cherry Book Awards, honouring authors whose works demonstrate originality, literary merit, and the ability to inspire readers. Through this initiative, Cherry Book Awards continues to celebrate emerging and established writers while encouraging meaningful contributions to literature across diverse genres.
About the Author
Sredhanea Ramkrishnan is the author of The Cord, who has also written over 20 blogs in the Coffeelicious publications of Medium. A food technologist by profession and an aspiring author by passion, she has published seven self-help articles in magazines such as The Infinithoughts and works as a freelance content writer for Carty Studios.
Her debut historical fiction novel, The Cord, was recognized by Cherry Book Awards with the Outstanding Aspiring Author Award even before its official release. Following publication, the novel went on to receive several prestigious literary honours, reflecting its growing appreciation among readers and the literary community alike.
Currently based in Chandigarh, Sredhanea continues to pursue her passion for writing while exploring stories that leave a lasting impact on readers.
About The Cord
The Cord is an engaging historical fiction novel that combines historical settings with emotionally rich storytelling. The novel explores themes of courage, sacrifice, human relationships, destiny, and resilience while transporting readers into a vividly imagined historical landscape.
Rather than relying solely on historical events, Sredhanea brings depth to her narrative through memorable characters whose emotional journeys become the heart of the story. Her descriptive writing, immersive world-building, and thoughtful pacing create an experience that appeals to both lovers of historical fiction and readers seeking emotionally driven narratives.
The novel has earned appreciation for its ability to balance historical authenticity with compelling fiction, making it an impressive debut that showcases the author's literary promise.
Why Sredhanea Ramkrishnan Was Selected
The jury recognised Sredhanea Ramkrishnan for her ability to craft a captivating historical narrative while demonstrating originality, emotional depth, and impressive storytelling skills in her debut novel.
The Cord reflects careful research, imaginative writing, and a mature narrative voice that distinguishes it within the historical fiction genre. Her commitment to meaningful storytelling, combined with the recognition the novel has received both before and after publication, made her a deserving recipient of the Sahitya Ratna Samman Award 2026 in the Best Fiction Author category.
Cherry Book Awards Celebrating Literary Excellence
Cherry Book Awards has emerged as a respected literary platform dedicated to recognising authors, poets, storytellers, and literary professionals who make significant contributions to the world of books and writing. Through honours such as the Sahitya Ratna Samman Award, the organisation continues to celebrate literary excellence while providing deserving writers with greater visibility and recognition.
By honouring works across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoirs, and other literary genres, Cherry Book Awards encourages a vibrant culture of reading, storytelling, and creative expression that inspires writers and readers across India and beyond.
With The Cord, Sredhanea Ramkrishnan has established herself as a promising voice in historical fiction. The Sahitya Ratna Samman Award 2026 not only recognises the literary achievement of her debut novel but also celebrates an author whose passion for storytelling continues to enrich contemporary Indian literature.
