
Ravi Ranjan Goswami
Bilingual Author & Customs Officer
Bilingual author writing poetry primarily in Hindi and fiction in both Hindi and English, often translating his own work. Retired Assistant Commissioner of Customs in Cochin. Awarded Best Indian Author by Criticspace in 2021 for 'The Asht Yogis' • Author of the Year 2019 on StoryMirror
About
Ravi Ranjan Goswami is a respected bilingual author, celebrated for his impactful storytelling and thoughtful poetry, primarily in Hindi. Originally from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, he pursued his B.Sc at Bipin Bihari Degree College under Bundelkhand University and earned an M.Sc in Physics from Agra College, Agra University. A retired officer of the Indian Revenue Service, he served with distinction and retired as an Assistant Commissioner of Customs. Now residing in Cochin, Kerala, he devotes his time fully to writing and literary pursuits.
Throughout his writing career, Goswami has gained recognition for his meaningful narratives that explore Indian culture, human nature, and philosophical thought. His poetry is written primarily in Hindi, while his fiction spans both Hindi and English, including self-translations of his own work. His Hindi stories are particularly admired for their simplicity, emotional depth, and cultural authenticity. In 2019, he was nominated "Author of the Year" on StoryMirror, and his English novella The Asht Yogis won him the Criticspace Literary Award in 2021, highlighting his ability to connect with diverse audiences across languages.
Ravi Ranjan Goswami’s literary voice is marked by moral clarity, thoughtful reflection, and vivid imagination. Whether writing poetry or fiction, he brings a storyteller’s soul and a philosopher’s mind to his work. Now retired from public service, he continues to write with a quiet passion, leaving a meaningful impact on readers and contributing significantly to contemporary Indian literature.
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Experience
Assistant Commissioner of Customs
Handled preventive operations, policy implementation, and customs enforcement. Contributed to tax compliance and national security.
Key Achievements:
- Led multiple anti-smuggling operations
- Awarded for excellence in public service
Author & Storyteller
Writing bilingual fiction and poetry in Hindi and English. Published multiple books and stories focused on Indian society, history, and mysticism.
Key Achievements:
- Criticspace Best Indian Author 2021
- StoryMirror Author of the Year 2019
Awards & Recognition
Author of the Year Nominee
2019Nominated as Author of the Year on StoryMirror.com for excellence in bilingual storytelling.
Criticspace Literary Award Winner
2021Won the Criticspace Literary Award for Best Indian Author for the novella 'The Asht Yogis'.
Top 30 Book Recognition
2022‘Asht Yogi’ (Hindi) recognized by Yukiyoto Publishing as one of the Top 30 Books to Look Out For in 2022.
Authored 20+ Books
Published over 20 books in Hindi and English including novels, short stories, and children's literature.
What People Say
"This is my second book from the author. I loved it as I read it over and again. The story takes us to the time of pre-independence when India was about to get freedom, it shows how people participated and held their oath and resolution intact till they could see the tricolour in the open sky. A lovable short novel. Simple narrative with credibility that wins heart."
Isha
A Nice Novella with Insights
"As the story unfolded it was an amazing read. Also it made me more curious about Yoga. It’s a quick read of just 53 pages. So I would recommend this book to someone who is looking in for a short and twisty read."
Akshay Sinha
Nice read!
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