Awards & Achievements

Selected literary awards, research publications, speaking engagements and creative milestones from the journey of Rishabh Dubey ‘Kridious’.

Awards & Recognition

Kolkata Literary Carnival | February 2026

Fiction Author of the Year

Recognised for The Last Knight of Chittor at the Kolkata Literary Carnival. View source →

Ukiyoto International Literary Awards | 2024–25

Poet of the Year

The Kridious Verses was listed among the Poet of the Year awardees. View source →

NE8X Online Literature Fest | 2020

Literary Recognition

Recognised for The Idiosyncrasies of Life during the 2020 online literature festival. View source →

Research Publications

International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research | 22 September 2025

Cybersecurity Challenges in Modern Railway Signaling

A review of cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities and safeguards in modern railway signalling systems. View source →

SAGE | Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective | 3 June 2021

Scope of Cloud Computing in Business

A bibliometric and patent-based analysis of cloud computing trends, development and business applications. View source →

IEEE Xplore | 2020

A Comprehensive Study of Artificial Intelligence-based Medical Diagnosis

A conference paper examining the use of artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis and healthcare decision-making. View source →

Journal of Scientific Temper | CSIR-NIScPR | 2019

A Route to a Better Tomorrow: The Power of Science Fiction

A study of how science fiction can influence scientific curiosity, imagination and technological innovation. View source →

Speaking, Judging & Literary Engagements

Indian Association for Science Fiction Studies | July 2026 | Upcoming

26th Annual and 11th International Science Fiction Conference

Listed in the official conference brochure among the invited participants for the 2026 programme. View source →

Nashik Literature & Cultural Festival | 2025

Speaker and Moderator

Participated in literary conversations and moderated sessions at the festival. View source →

Ukiyoto Solstice | 10 August 2025

Fireside Chat Panellist

Participated in a literary fireside conversation with authors and creative professionals. View source →

Indian Association for Science Fiction Studies | November 2024

Guest of Honour and Lightning Speaker

Delivered a lightning speech on his contribution to science fiction at the 24th Indian Science Fiction Conference. View source →

Engifest | Delhi Technological University | February 2020

Author Partner and Literary Judge

Invited as an author partner and judge for literary events at Engifest 2020. View source →

17th Indian Science Fiction Conference | 2018

Author and Research Presenter

Introduced Krikos and presented research on the influence of science fiction on innovation. View source →

Creative Milestones

A Multidisciplinary Body of Work

Sixteen book projects across science fiction, fantasy, poetry, short stories, anthologies, nonfiction and comics, including fifteen released works and one ongoing serial.

Music and Audio Storytelling

Released an original music album and singles, and created Kridious Cafe as a platform for interviews, conversations and explorations of literature, science fiction and culture.

From Novel to Comic

The Mangoman was adapted into a comic edition, extending the superhero satire into graphic storytelling.

Institutional Library Presence

Books by Rishabh have appeared in institutional library records, including the NISER Library New Arrivals catalogue. View record →

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