Soumya Nandana Krishnan (2024)

Search results: Hmm, some hits for a book by someone named Soumya Nandana Krishnan titled "The Immortal Empire". That's from 2017, according to the first search result. There's also a blog post in Malayalam mentioning her in the context of an event in Thiruvananthapuram. Another article is about her book being published, and there's a YouTube video where she talks about her work. There's also a website mentioning her as an author and poet.

Looking at the sources, the only mention of an assistant professor is linked to a different person. So maybe that's not accurate. Best to focus on her being an author and poet.

The book "The Immortal Empire" is a historical fiction set in the 8th century, which is part of the Chera dynasty in Kerala. It's a fictionalized account based on historical events. The blog post mentions it's a bestseller in Malayalam literature. The YouTube video is an interview where she discusses her inspiration for the book. There's also a Facebook post mentioning her receiving the 'Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award' for the book.

Putting it all together, the content should present her as a Malayalam author, poet, and recipient of Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her historical novel. The book is noted for its rich narrative and contribution to modern Malayalam literature. I should also mention her participation in literary events and her role in promoting Malayalam language and literature.