Acharya Prashant is the preeminent social reformer and educator of true spirituality in the world today. He speaks powerfully for women’s empowerment, environmental protection, compassion for animals, and righteous living. He leads a global movement for freedom and liberation from societal chains that pull us away from Truth and Peace. Over 70 million people follow…
Pratibha Ray is an eminent Indian academic and writer renowned for her extensive contributions to Odia literature. She is widely recognized as one of India’s most distinguished contemporary fiction writers, having published over 20 novels, 24 short story collections, and 10 travelogues. Pratibha Ray has received some of India’s highest literary and civilian honors: Jnanpith…
Malini Awasthi, a celebrated exponent of Indian folk music, has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of India. With her melodious voice and deep knowledge of folk traditions, she has brought the vibrant sounds of Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Bundelkhandi music to global audiences, making her a true cultural ambassador. A…
Paramita Satpathy, Sahitya Akademi Awardee, eminent writer, and an exceptional public servant, to the Advisory Board of the Kalinga Literary Festival. Her journey, from a literary-rich upbringing to becoming one of the most respected storytellers, while excelling in the Indian Revenue Service, reflects the true spirit of Indian civilisation: sahitya, seva, and sanskara in perfect…
Farhat Ehsas is one of the utmost contemporary post-modern Urdu shayars in India. Though a specialist in traditional Persian and Urdu poetic tradition, over a period of time he has mastered a poetic idiom which while drawing freely from the classical aesthetics is able to express the pangs, sorrows and miseries and also blisses of…
Badri Narayan is an eminent Hindi poet. He is one of the important poets who emerged in the era of the nineties. He is also an expert in social history and cultural anthropology. Along with being an eminent poet of Hindi, he is known as a social scientist who continuously worked in the basic political…
Neena Verma is a Resilience, Grief & Wellbeing specialist coach, therapist and educator. An internationally recognised ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ Thought Leader, Neena has authored three books and several scholarly articles. Her latest book “RISE – The ‘Deep Resilience’ Way” presents new and expansive constructs of ‘resilience’. And her last book “Grief~Growth~Grace – A Sacred Pilgrimage” is…
Bhupal Rai is a poet, lyricist, writer, and editor who currently serves as the chancellor of Nepal Academy. Rai has committed to advocacy work for the Kirati people’s rights through his writing. His work combines Marxist philosophy and the socio-cultural pragmatism of the indigenous Kirati.
Sandeep Singh is a veteran in business strategy and digital transformation, with over 20 years of experience across Fortune 100 companies. A former Senior Director of technology, he also brings deep expertise in business and product strategy. Sandeep co-founded NAAV AI with Vikram Sampath, shaping its vision and strategy to build an AI-led platform for seamless translation and cross-cultural…
Prakash Sayami is a Nepali film director, writer and producer. He is an independent film maker and he has directed six feature-length movies. He is currently working in Ujyaalo Radio Network programme Ajar Amar Geetharu. In 1986, he worked as an assistant director and scriptwriter on many commercial Nepali films.