Kurup was born in Haripad in 1934. He has works in the genres of poetry, literary criticism and travelogues. He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi award twice, the Odakkuzhal award and Ulloor Award.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Being the gateway to the capital city, Ulloor offers the first impression of the city to those coming from north. As parties vie for the ward, locals feel that their needs have ...