Beena Sugathan

Beena Sugathan, originally from North Paravur, Kerala, holds a postgraduate degree in English Literature. Married to Dr K.S. Sugathan, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, she spent several years in Gandhinagar in Gujarat and New Delhi. She retired as Head of the English Department at Loreto Convent, Delhi. 

Ms Sugathan is the author of several academic books, including The Grammar Tree published by Oxford University Press. Empanelled as a member of the textbook development team of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), she co-authored the Class VII English textbook in 2006 and the Class VIII textbook in 2007. 

Unto Eternity and Other Stories, her debut collection, offers a slice of urban and rural life—with all its ups and downs, simplicity and complexity—while exploring the universal tapestry of human emotions. The thought-provoking themes resonate deeply with familiar life experiences. 

Mini’s Diary and Other Stories, her second collection, holds a mirror to society in all its myriad colours. These stories portray a community of characters from diverse backgrounds, each with unique experiences, yet touching each other’s lives.