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Our Pillars

Meet the People Behind TCRF

TCRF is built by individuals who contribute their knowledge, skills, and passion towards research, documentation, technology, publications, education, and cultural preservation. We are researchers, writers, engineers, and volunteers carrying forward the mission of Tulu heritage preservation.

Governance & Strategy

Core Committee

The office bearers and scholars guiding TCRF's strategic and academic direction.

Mahi Mulki
Core Committee

Mahi Mulki

Honorary President

Nischith Golithady
Core Committee

Nischith Golithady

President

Abhishek
Core Committee

Abhishek

Vice President

Sushan Kotian
Core Committee

Sushan Kotian

General Secretary

Shreya P.V
Core Committee

Shreya P.V

Joint Secretary

Chaitra
Core Committee

Chaitra

Joint Secretary

Blenson Cardoza
Core Committee

Blenson Cardoza

Treasury & Logistics

Keshav
Core Committee

Keshav

Treasury & Logistics

Coordinators & Scholars

Operational Team

The researchers, editors, and technical coordinators driving TCRF's ongoing programs.

Prithvi Tuluve
Punname Publications and Literary Activities

Prithvi Tuluve

Head

Deepak Padukone
Engineering and Technical Innovation

Deepak Padukone

Head

Yash Bellare
Media, Communications and Social Media Engagement

Yash Bellare

Head

Nishant Ratnakar
Linguistics and Research

Nishant Ratnakar

Head

Akshay S Rai
Information Systems and Tulupedia Archives

Akshay S Rai

Head

Chithrakshi
Punname Publications and Literary Activities

Chithrakshi

Co-Head

Varun Gatti
Engineering and Technical Innovation

Varun Gatti

Co-Head

Prahlad
Linguistics and Research

Prahlad

Co-Head

Suvith
Tulunad Conclave 2026 Coordinators

Suvith

Coordinator

Gagan Rai
Tulunad Conclave 2026 Coordinators

Gagan Rai

Coordinator

Rajath
Tulunad Conclave 2026 Coordinators

Rajath

Coordinator

Join Our Mission

Preserving a language and its cultural assets is a collective journey. Whether you are a scholar, technologist, student, or cultural enthusiast, there is a place for you in our team.

Become a Volunteer

Contribute your skills in transcription, translation, cataloging, digital media, or database design.

Collaborate With Us

Partner with us for academic research projects, lipi board installations, or script training conclaves.

Get in Touch

Have questions about our initiatives, research papers, publications, or want to sponsor a project?