Writer/journalist Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Was a Japanese academic of Vedic, Hindu and Buddhist scriptures. Nakamura was an expert on Sanskrit

Was a Japanese academic of Vedic, Hindu and Buddhist scriptures. Nakamura was an expert on Sanskrit and Pali, and among his many writings are commentaries on Buddhist scriptures. He is most known in Japan as the first to translate the entire Pali Tripitaka into Japanese. This work is still considered as the definitive translation to date against which later translations are measured. The footnotes in his Pali translation often refer to other previous translations in German, English, French as well as the ancient Chinese translations of Sanskrit scriptures.

Was a Japanese author.

Was a Japanese author.

A Marathi writer and Dalit activist. He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution to literature in

A Marathi writer and Dalit activist. He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution to literature in 1999 and in 2004, Sahitya Akademi awarded him with its 'Golden Jubilee Life Time Achievement Award'.Namdeo Laxman Dhasal was born on February 15, 1949, in a village near Poona, India. As a member of the Dalits, the casteless, he grew up in direst poverty. Dhasal spent his childhood in Golpitha, a red-light district in Mumbai, where his father worked for a butcher. Following the example of the American Black Panther movement, he founded the Dalit Panther with friends in 1972. This militant organisation supported its radical political activism with provocative pamphlets. Dhasal was one of the most famous and most outspoken members of this group.

Was a British-born Australian author of children's books.Chauncy was born Nancen Beryl Masterman in

Was a British-born Australian author of children's books.Chauncy was born Nancen Beryl Masterman in Northwood, Middlesex, England and emigrated to Tasmania, Australia with her family in 1912, when her engineer father was offered a job with the Hobart City Council. She attended St Michael's Collegiate School in Hobart. In 1914, the family moved to the rural community of Bagdad, where they grew apple trees. The bush setting of Bagdad, including a bushranger's cave, would inspire some of her future writing, and also a lifelong involvement with the Australian Girl Guides movement. Initially organising Guide meetings and camps at her brother's Bagdad property, Chauncy started her own Guide troop in Claremont where she worked as a women's welfare officer at the Cadbury's Chocolate Factory from 1925.[

A Japanese fiction writer. She studied at the University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, and later m

A Japanese fiction writer. She studied at the University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, and later moved to Tokyo. Her literary debut was Mado no Akari ("Light of Windows)" in 2005, winning the Bungei Prize. Aoyama was awarded the 136th Akutagawa Prize for promising new writers of serious fiction (2006) for her novel Hitori Biyori (?????, "Being Alone").[1] The principal theme in the novel is the so-called freeters in Japan, the millions of young part-time workers, or jobless people prepared to do part-time work.[2]

Dalpatram is wellknown Poet from Gujrat who given a title of "Kavishwar"(God of Poets)by people of G

Dalpatram is wellknown Poet from Gujrat who given a title of "Kavishwar"(God of Poets)by people of Gujarat. His literature was most modern at times. and his first play Laxmi was inspired by Greek play Plutus.

A Japanese author and novelist known for her works on the history of Italy, especially those dealing

A Japanese author and novelist known for her works on the history of Italy, especially those dealing with ancient Rome and the Renaissance period.From 1963 to 1968 she lived in Italy, studying the language and history of the country on her own. During this time she also travelled extensively in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Upon returning to Japan in 1968, she began to write and published her first book, Runesansu no Onna-tachi (Women of the Renaissance), in the literary magazine Chuo Koron.

Was an Australian writer who published more than twenty historical novels, biographies and volumes o

Was an Australian writer who published more than twenty historical novels, biographies and volumes of poetry. Cato is also known for her work campaigning on environmental and conservation issues.[1]Cato was born in Glen Osmond in South Australia, and was a fifth-generation Australian. She studied English Literature and Italian at the University of Adelaide, graduating in 1939, then completing a two-year course at the South Australian School of Arts. She was a cadet journalist on The News from 1935 to 1941, and as an art critic from 1957 to 1958.[2]

Was a Jewish Australian writer and editor.Nancy Keesing was born in Sydney, Australia and attended s

Was a Jewish Australian writer and editor.Nancy Keesing was born in Sydney, Australia and attended school at Sydney Girls' Grammar School, the Frensham School and then went on to the University of Sydney.[1] Her Garden Island People, written in 1975, detailed her work during World War II and post-war work at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children. One of her most well known works is Shalom, a collection of Australian Jewish stories. Before her death on January 19, 1993, she had written or edited 26 volumes. The Nancy Keesing Fellowship was founded by her husband Dr. Mark Hertzberg in her honour.

Is an American author of the novel Zabelle (1998), and has recently published her second novel, Drea

Is an American author of the novel Zabelle (1998), and has recently published her second novel, Dreams of Bread and Fire (2003).

While Ann is the lead singer on most Heart recordings, Nancy is the lead vocalist on the hits "These

While Ann is the lead singer on most Heart recordings, Nancy is the lead vocalist on the hits "These Dreams", "Stranded", "There's The Girl" and "Will You Be There (In The Morning)" and frequently performs background vocals. Nancy is the band's rhythm guitarist. In 1999, Nancy Wilson released "Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop," her only solo live album to date.

Is an American television newscaster. The news anchor was born in Hong Kong. Nancy worked for WABC-T

Is an American television newscaster. The news anchor was born in Hong Kong. Nancy worked for WABC-TV in 1994 as a health reporter. Nancy was promoted to Eyewitness News morning and noon co-anchor in 1996 and anchored first with Harry Martin. Robb Hanraha

Is one of Cuba's major authors and poets. She has gained recognition for work whose themes are cente

Is one of Cuba's major authors and poets. She has gained recognition for work whose themes are centered on women and the Afro-Cuban experience.However, although her work pays attention to political themes, is not exclusively dominated by them. Critics have noted her playful observations about her own people, her effective use of particularly Cuban forms of humor, and her regular "indulgence" in highly lyrical, intimate, spiritual, or even erotic poetry.

Was an Australian writer who published over 25 books, including novels, biographies, memoirs, travel

Was an Australian writer who published over 25 books, including novels, biographies, memoirs, travel books and a cookbook.[1] She travelled widely through Europe, the Pacific, Asia and the Middle east.Nancy Eleanor Creagh was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and had "a magical childhood, spent wandering the shores of Sydney Harbour near Chinamans Beach and The Spit on Middle Harbour with her friends and extended family".[1] She studied at the Conservatorium of Music and the University of Sydney.[2] However, as a teenager she saw the limitations of her suburban life and was keen to travel, so in 1938 she bought a one-way ticket to England. She met her husband, Raymond "Pete" Phelan, in London near the beginning of the war, and had her daughter, Vanessa, there. She and her daughter were evacuated to Devon where she spent her war years while her husband was in the Navy.[1]

Was an Indian poet of the era of initial modernity in Oriya poetry. He was born on 22 December 1875

Was an Indian poet of the era of initial modernity in Oriya poetry. He was born on 22 December 1875 at Kusupur village in the Cuttack district of Orissa. He is popularly known as Palli Kabi (the poet of rural life) for his tender lyrics, celebrating the beauty of rural Orissa in his poems.[1]Pallikabi Nanda Kishore Bal was a poet of the rural scene, portraying its simplicity, its superstitions and festivals. His popular lyrics for children (e.g. Nana Baya Gita) are sung to the accompaniment of music. He wrote several poems which reveal his strong spiritual inclination and sharp awareness of social problems. Among his collections are Nirjharini(The Stream), Palli Chitra (The picture of countryside), Basanta-kokila, Tarangini, Charuchitra, Nirmalya, Prabhata sangeeta, Sandhya sangita, Krushna Kumari and Sharmistha.

Was one of the three famous Malayalam writers whose novels and stories depicted the life in the army

Was one of the three famous Malayalam writers whose novels and stories depicted the life in the army camps and battle fields during the 40s and 50s, the other two being Kovilan (P.V Ayyappan) and Parappurath (K.E Mathai).Anubhavangal,Ira,Thokkukalkkidayile Jeevitham,Athmavinte Novukal,Ariyappedatha Manushyajeevikal, Anubhoothikalude Lokam etc are some of his better known works. Adept in picturising the nostalgic sentiments of army men who leave their families back home ,he was also successful in portraying the rustic glory of the villages of Kerala and the longing of youth of his time in matters of love.

Is a Brazilian musician and producer, best known as the former bassist and lead singer of Brazilian

Is a Brazilian musician and producer, best known as the former bassist and lead singer of Brazilian rock band Titãs and for his successful solo career, with his own band called Os Infernais. He has also produced a few albums, including some related to Cássia Eller, who has made several significant partnerships with him, and Marisa Monte.

A Japanese author, also sometimes known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan.[citation needed].Ha

A Japanese author, also sometimes known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan.[citation needed].Handa Aichi on July 30 1913. He lost his mother when he was only four years old. His skill in literature can be seen already in an early age. During the graduation from his elementary school, he wrote a haiku that impressed most people at the ceremony.He fell sick with tuberculosis while in Tokyo shortly after graduated from the university, and returned to his hometown. He worked first as an elementary school teacher, then as a women's high school teacher there. He died at age 29. Although number of his works is not large, he shows great talent in all of them. His works are known for its accurate and lively depiction of humans, and he is also often compared to Kenji Miyazawa. There is a Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum in his birthtown Handa.

Is one of the most distinguished writers in Greece today. He has been widely published as a poet, no

Is one of the most distinguished writers in Greece today. He has been widely published as a poet, novelist and playwright since 1939, and his correspondence with George Seferis (Allilographia 1945-1968, Ypsilon, Athens 2004) has been a bestseller. Raised within a cosmopolitan family with roots in the Greek War of Independence but twice driven into exile by events, Valaoritis has lived in Greece,

Was a Japanese Christian socalist activist and author.

Was a Japanese Christian socalist activist and author.

The one singular man-of-letters Japan has today. A biographer of literary figures such as Yukio Mish

The one singular man-of-letters Japan has today. A biographer of literary figures such as Yukio Mishima and Osamu Dazai, he has intensely examined Japan's modern history from unexpected angles. He has written, among other things, about the little-noticed consequences of U.S. naval officer Matthew Perry's coming to Japan, in 1853, and the exaltation of the Emperor beginning in the Meiji era.

Is a poet, songwriter and a novelist. She was born to a Palestinian father and American mother. Alth

Is a poet, songwriter and a novelist. She was born to a Palestinian father and American mother. Although she regards herself as a "wandering poet", she refers to San Antonio as her home.

Was an Austrian scholar. son of Israel Mendel Keller, a well-to-do innkeeper.Naphtali as a mere yout

Was an Austrian scholar. son of Israel Mendel Keller, a well-to-do innkeeper.Naphtali as a mere youth practised speaking Hebrew with his friend M. Weissmann and began to write poems in that language. He also acquired a certain amount of modern culture by means of Hebrew educational literature. After losing in business the marriage portion given him by his father-in-law, he went with his wife and four children to Vienna, and there eked out a toilsome existence as a broker.

Was a Greek poet. A native of Athens, he began writing and publishing poetry when he was eleven. In

Was a Greek poet. A native of Athens, he began writing and publishing poetry when he was eleven. In 1907, along with others, he established the Igiso magazine, in which he published his works. In 1909, he graduated in law from the University of Athens. His first book of poems was published in 1939.

Is an Indian journalist. He has been the Editor-in-chief of The Hindu since June 27, 2003. Ram also

Is an Indian journalist. He has been the Editor-in-chief of The Hindu since June 27, 2003. Ram also heads the other publications of The Hindu Group such as Frontline, The Hindu Business Line and Sportstar, and has been awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.