Dr. K.V. Raghupathi is an Indian author best known for his poetry in English language.  He has authored tenpoetry collections, two novels, one short story collection, seven critical books and two Books on Yoga. He is a recipient of several awards that include Michael Madhusudhan Dutt Award, Kolkata in 2001, H. D. Thoreau Fellowship, Dhvanyaloka, Mysore in 2000 and the best chosen poet for 2003, Poetry Society of India, New Delhi and Rock Pebbles National Award for creativity, 2014, Bhubaneswar. Currently he is teaching in the department of English Studies, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur – 610 101.  He can be reached by the following email: drkvraghupathi@gmail.com