Sudarshan Sahu was born on October 17, 1943, in Brahmapur, a city in the Ganjam district of Odisha, India. His early exposure to the rich cultural heritage of Odisha, especially its temple art and sculpture, played a significant role in shaping his career as a sculptor. Sudarshan Sahu is a renowned Indian sculptor, primarily celebrated…
Vikas Swarup, (IFS Rtd), Diplomat, Author Vikas Swarup, born on June 22, 1961, is a retired Indian diplomat and acclaimed writer. He concluded his distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service as Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs on June 30, 2021. During his tenure, he served as the High Commissioner of India…
Prof. Jatindra Kumar Nayak is an Indian translator, literary critic, columnist, editor, and academic from Odisha. An alumnus of Oxford University, UK, Prof. Nayak has been instrumental in bringing Odia literature to a global audience through his exemplary translations. His notable translations include Yantrarudha by Chandrasekhar Rath, rendered into English as Astride the Wheel, for…
Upendra Nath Behera, (IAS Rtd) Upendra Nath Behera, a retired IAS officer, is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from IIT Kharagpur who joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1983. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and is fluent in German. Throughout his career, Shri Behera has held several significant positions in both the…
Harun Rashid Khan served as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from 2011 to 2016. Born and educated in Bhubaneswar, he attended Badagada High School, where he excelled in both academics and extracurricular activities, particularly in English debates and elocution contests, despite studying in the vernacular medium. Khan pursued higher education…
P.K Das, Architect, Author P.K. Das, renowned as an Architect–Activist, is committed to bridging the gap between architecture and communities through participatory planning, with a strong focus on sustainable urban ecology. His diverse work spans organizing slum dwellers for improved living conditions, developing affordable housing models, influencing housing and urban development policies, reclaiming public spaces,…
Dr. Kuladhar Saikia is a distinguished short story writer and Sahitya Akademi Award recipient (2015) with a diverse body of work that includes 25 short story collections, 5 plays, a novel, and a book of essays. His novel has been published in Hindi by Penguin, and his English short stories are featured in the collection…
Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff MD & CEO, Kalorex Group Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, the MD and CEO of Kalorex, has been instrumental in founding and managing several premier educational institutions and initiatives in India. She is a name synonymous to education. Under its umbrella Kalorex has 60+ institutions which includes Delhi Public Schools, Calorx Olive…
Yatindra Mishra, a celebrated poet and literary connoisseur, has enriched the world of Indian literature with his profound poetry, thoughtful translations, and exceptional editing. His works capture the essence of Indian aesthetics, blending the classical with the contemporary in a style that is both evocative and timeless. An accomplished author, Mishra has penned several acclaimed…
Tanaya Patnaik Executive Director, Sambad Group Tanaya Patnaik is Executive Director of the Sambad Group and heads the radio, television and digital wings of the media house. She is an alumnus of the prestigious Warwick Business School in London. She is instrumental in giving conventional media, a new and enhanced digital look and heads three…
Jai Prakash Pandey, an intellectual powerhouse, is revered for his contributions to literary criticism, journalism, and mass communication. With postgraduate degrees in Political Science and Hindi Literature from Odisha State University and a journalism degree, Pandey has dedicated his career to elevating the world of Indian literature and media. Having served as Publishing Editor at…
Mrs. Priyadarshini Mohanty is a visionary HR leader with over 12 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Armed with an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from VIT University and an M.Tech from Amity University, she excels in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management. As Whole-time Director (HR), she drives people-centric strategies, champions diversity and inclusion, and inspires…