Dr Hota is an essayist, critic, columnist and translator. His publications include Kalpana, Anubhav O Sahitya (Essay Collection), Chetanara Anweshana (Essay Collection), Gandhi Kavita (Edited by himself), Astha Suryara Sakala o any a galpa guccha (Translated stories from Original English stories book “Fly on the wall and other stories” by Subha Sharma). He writes columns…
Narayani Basu is the bestselling author of V.P. Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India (Simon & Schuster India, 2020) and Allegiance: Azaadi & he End of Empire (Fifty Two Publications, 2022). A historian and foreign policy analyst, her current area of interest focuses on highlighting the less-known but key players behind the story of…
Rohini Rana is an author, culinary historian, and expert on Nepal’s royal cuisine, best known for her books “The Rana Cookbook: Recipes from the Palaces of Nepal” and “The Nepal Cookbook: 108 Regional Recipes”. Born into the royal family of Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, she later married General Gaurav S.J.B. Rana, former Chief of Army Staff…
Prof. B P Acharya, IAS (Retd) Special Chief Secretary (Retd), Government of Telangana & Director General, MCR HRD Institute A retired IAS officer with an exceptional career in public administration, Prof. B P Acharya is known for pioneering initiatives that have significantly impacted industrial, biotech, tourism, and planning sectors in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. His…
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…
An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, Smarak Swain is an officer of the 2008 batch of the Indian Revenue Service, known for his exemplary contributions to India’s financial and regulatory frameworks. His remarkable career spans diverse roles in New Delhi, Bangalore, and Bhubaneswar, including serving as part of India’s negotiating team in the OECD’s Task Force…
Ila Arun is a folk singer, actor, writer-playwright, music composer, lyricist, folk dancer, theatre producer-director. She has appeared in many prominent Bollywood films such as Lamhe, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Begum Jaan. Her most famous film songs till date includes Choli Ke Peeche sung along with Alka Yagnik for the film Khalnayak…
An acclaimed Nepalese journalist and author, Basanta Basnet is the editor at Onlinekhabar, an online news portal. He has published three books. His first book 72 ko Bismay is a political non-fiction about the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the events that followed after the promulgation of the constitution of Nepal in 2015. His second book,…
Anant Vijay, an award-winning author and seasoned journalist, has made an indelible mark on Indian literature and media through his incisive writings and thought-provoking insights. His works bridge the gap between art, culture, and contemporary socio-political issues, offering a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of Indian storytelling. A prolific writer, Vijay has authored several…
I hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Yale University and have a background in intellectual property through my experience at a biotech/pharma-focused patent law firm in Atlanta, USA. Currently, I am the Head of artificial intelligence and Innovation at a technology company in Nepal, where I focus on developing innovative applications of artificial intelligence…