Kumar Mukul कुमार मुकुल

Birth: 1966 Teerthakal Village, Sandesh, Arrah, Bihar.

Education : M.A. Political Science

Kumar Mukul is a multi-talented intellectual with a versatile career spanning over three decades. He initially embarked on his professional journey in 1989 as a faculty member at Amaan Women's College in Patna, where he enriched young minds with his expertise in the field of political science. In a significant career shift, Kumar ventured into journalism, serving in a variety of roles from Correspondent to Resident Editor for leading newspapers such as Amar Ujala and Rajasthan Patrika. Over the years, he has established himself as a credible and analytical journalist, bringing nuanced perspectives to the forefront of Indian media. Kumar has published six collections of poetry that have garnered critical and popular acclaim. His notable literary contributions include seminal works like "Hindustan Ke 100 Kavi" and "Ved Vedang, Kuch Notes." His works showcase a perfect blend of cultural insight and scholarly depth, earning him a unique place in modern Indian literature.

Books : Two poetry Collections, 'Paridrishya Ke Bheetar', 11 September, and other poems. A book on criticism of contemporary Hindi Poetry - Andhere Mein Kavita Ke Rang', 'Ram Manohar Lohiya - Jeevan Darshan'.

Kumar Mukul's poetry, stories, reviews and articles are regularly published in all the Hindi newspapers and magazines of India like 'Hans', 'Vasudha', 'Tadbhav', 'Samkalin Teesri Duniya', 'Janmat', 'Janpath', 'Pakhi', 'Kanksaad', 'Shukravar', 'Kathadesh', 'Alochana', 'India Today', 'Outlook', 'Hindustan', 'Kadambini', 'Kriti Or', 'Public Agenda', 'Rachana Samay'. 'Navbharat Times', 'Jansatta', 'Nayi Duniya', 'Dainik Jagaran' etc,

Editing : Kumar Mukul has edited a literary magazine 'Samprati Path' for two years. He has also functioned in the capacity of an Executive Editor with a quarterly magazine 'Manoved' from 2007 to 2010.From 2012-2-14 he has worked in a daily 'Kalptaru Express' as a Resident Editor.