B. Kalyani Amma
B. Kalyani Amma | |
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| Born | 22 February 1884 |
| Died | 9 October 1959 (aged 75) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Editor, Teacher, Social Reformer |
| Notable work | Ormayil Ninnum, Vyazhavatta Smaranakal, Mahathikal, Veettilum Purathum, Arogya Shastram, Arogya Shastravum Grihabharanavum |
| Spouse | Swadeshabhimani K. Ramakrishna Pillai |
B. Kalyani Amma (22 February 1884 – 9 October 1959) was a writer, editor, teacher and social reformer from Kerala. Kalyani Amma's most notable work is Vyazhavatta Smaranakal (Memories of a Cycle of Twelve Years) and Ormayil Ninnum (Reminiscences). She was one of the editors of two of the earliest magazines published for women in Kerala, Sharada and Malayalamasika. Kalyani Amma was the wife of Swadeshabhimani K. Ramakrishna Pillai, a political writer, journalist and editor.