T N Venugopalan, a native of Kochi, Kerala, was born and raised in a middle class family. After completing his post graduate studies in Industrial Fisheries from the erstwhile University of Cochin in 1985, he has worked in the seafood industry for the past four decades. He is currently working as a seafood professional in a leading seafood export company. He has authored and published many articles on a wide range of topics in leading newspapers. “Kerala Kaleidoscope” is his debut book showcasing his writing skills and passion for storytelling. He lives in Kochi along with his wife Suvarna, son Kiran, daughter Athira, daughter-in-law Anila and grandson Alekh.