Dr Peruka Raju is a poet, author, critic,
translator, polyglot and Junior Commissioned Officer in Indian Army, with
humanism at the heart of his life and work. Born into a humble farmer-labourer
family, he transformed adversity into achievement. A Ph.D. in English
Literature and author of 15 books, he has received three Honorary Doctorates
and numerous literary honours. His acclaimed Real Heroes, translated into
English and major Dravidian languages, reflects his commitment to cultural
harmony. As the visionary behind My Gift, he champions compassionate service
with the credo, “Encouragement is the Greatest Gift.”