French Honour Conferred on DC Books MD Ravi Deecee

Eminent Indian publisher Ravi Deecee has been conferred one of France’s highest cultural distinctions for his outstanding contribution to literature and cross-cultural exchange. The honour recognises his decades-long efforts in strengthening Malayalam publishing and promoting world literature among Indian readers.

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French Honour Conferred on DC Books MD Ravi Deecee

Prestigious French Recognition

Ravi Deecee was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by Thierry Mathou, the French Ambassador to India.

• Ceremony venue: Embassy of France in India
• Date of ceremony: December 4
• Attendees included leading personalities from India’s literary and cultural community

The award is conferred by the French government to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to arts, culture, and literature worldwide.

Role in Transforming DC Books

As Publisher and Managing Director of DC Books, Ravi Deecee played a transformative role in shaping the organisation into one of India’s most influential publishing houses.

Under his leadership:

• DC Books expanded its translated literature catalogue
• Strong emphasis was placed on French-to-Malayalam translations
• Regional language readers gained access to global literary works

This approach significantly strengthened literary exchange between India and France.

Promotion of French Literature in Malayalam

DC Books has published Malayalam translations of renowned French authors such as:

• Annie Ernaux
• Louis-Ferdinand Céline
• Jean-Paul Sartre
• Emmanuel Carrère
• David Diop
• Johanna Gustawsson
• Maryse Condé

These translations have reinforced multilingualism, encouraged literary innovation, and aligned with France’s cultural diplomacy goals.

Literary Exchange and Cultural Diplomacy

Beyond publishing, DC Books has contributed to international literary collaboration through initiatives such as the Vagamon Writer Residency in Kerala.

• The residency is part of the French Embassy’s Villa Swagatam programme
• It brings international writers to India, fostering creative exchange

Accepting the honour, Ravi Deecee highlighted literature’s role in nurturing empathy, imagination, and shared cultural values across borders and generations.

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Ravi Deecee is the Managing Director of DC Books
• He received the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
• The order was instituted by France in 1957
• Chevalier is one of the three grades of the order
• DC Books is a leading Malayalam publishing house based in Kerala

Question & Answer

Q1. Which French honour was conferred on Indian publisher Ravi Deecee?
(a) Legion of Honour
(b) Ordre National du Mérite
(c) Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
(d) Palme Académique
Answer: Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Q2. Ravi Deecee is associated with which publishing house?
(a) Penguin India
(b) HarperCollins India
(c) DC Books
(d) Orient Blackswan
Answer: DC Books

Q3. The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres was instituted by France in which year?
(a) 1947
(b) 1952
(c) 1957
(d) 1965
Answer: 1957

Q4. Which language has DC Books primarily promoted through translations of French literature?
(a) Hindi
(b) Tamil
(c) Bengali
(d) Malayalam
Answer: Malayalam

Q5. The Chevalier rank belongs to which category?
(a) Civil service rank
(b) Military decoration
(c) Grade of a French cultural order
(d) Academic qualification
Answer: Grade of a French cultural order

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