Dr. Rinzin Rinzin is a decorated Bhutanese author, poet, scholar, and civil activist. He worked as a member of Parliament, lecturer, agriculture researcher, bureaucrat, management consultant, and writer during the last 28 years. His début book was ‘The Talisman of Good Fortune and Other Stories from Rural Bhutan’ (2002). He also authored a novel (‘Depa Bondeypa’s Relatives’ in…
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…
Ranjan Adiga is the author of Leech & Other Stories (Penguin Random House India, 2024). His works have appeared in The New York Times, HuffPost, Kathmandu Post, among other publications. Originally from Nepal, he is based in the US where he teaches creative writing at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Noted Writer and Academic
Born on October 26, 1952, Ashwani Kumar is a distinguished Indian politician and attorney, notable for his service as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Punjab. His political journey encompasses significant roles, including serving as the Union Minister of Law and Justice, as well as Union Minister of State…
Uday Prakash, born on January 1, 1952, is a versatile figure in Indian literature, excelling as a Hindi poet, scholar, journalist, translator, and short story writer. His diverse roles include serving as an administrator, editor, researcher, and TV director. As a freelancer, he contributes to major dailies and periodicals, earning accolades for his short stories…
Rahul Soni is a writer, editor, and translator based in India. He is Senior Commissioning Editor – Literary with HarperCollins India, Associate Editor with the journal Almost Island, and Programmes Coordinator at the Sangam House international writers’ residency. He has previously been associated with the journals Pratilipi and Asymptote, and the literary agency Writer’s Side. He has edited the anthology of Hindi poetry…
Professor Tulasi Diwasa Poet and Folklore Expert