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author of 30 novels, 13 travelogues and more than 150 short
stories and novellas, Sivasankari is one of the most
respected names in the field. She started off writing short
stories for periodicals like Ananda Vikatan. Her first
novel was written in 1970. Sivasankari is also known for
her social consciousness that comes across through her
several articles published in prominent journals.
She is also the author of the biography of former Prime
Minister Indira Gandhi and two travelogues titled 'Travels
with Rajiv Gandhi' (based on her experience of accompanying
him on two of his tours). Six novels written by her have
been made into films in Tamil. Four novels (two on drug
abuse, one on alcoholism and one on old age) have been
serialised on National and Regional Television. She has
also appeared as an Expert Panellist and Resource Person in
popular Talk shows and Chat shows on TV. Sivasankari is
also trained in Bharatanatyam and Classical music.
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