| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Ravi Deecee (Publisher & MD of DC Books). |
| Award | Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). |
| Conferred by | Thierry Mathou (French Ambassador to India). |
| Date & Venue | December 4, 2025, at the French Embassy in India. |
| Reason for Award | Contributions to literature, publishing, and Indo-French cultural exchange, especially translating French works into Malayalam. |
| DC Books' Role | - Published Malayalam translations of French authors like Annie Ernaux, Sartre, Emmanuel Carrere.<br>- Runs Vagamon Writer Residency under Villa Swagatam (French Embassy initiative). |
| About the Order | - Instituted in 1957.<br>- Ranks: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander).<br>- Past recipients: Le Corbusier, Marcel Pagnol. |
| Key Takeaways | - Strengthens India-France cultural diplomacy.<br>- Recognizes literary translation and multilingualism.<br>- Highlights DC Books' global publishing impact. |
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