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…
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…
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…
Bimal Acharya is the editor at Publication Nepa~laya. Many books have been published under his editorial guidance. He supports the younger generation in journalism and the publishing industry. He is the founding executive editor of Sankathan, a semi-academic magazine. His writings have been published in various journals, books, newspapers, magazines, and online platforms.
Ramesh Bhushal is an award-winning environmental journalist and writer. He is the author of the book ‘ Chhalbato: Kailash Dekhi Ganga Samma’—a travelogue covering over 2000 kilometers from China (Tibet) to India along the Karnali River. He is currently serving as the South Asia Coordinator for the Earth Journalism Network. Bhushal has worked as the…
Tula Narayan Shah is the Executive Director of Nepal Madhesh Foundation (NEMAF), a non-governmental organization working in the area of public education, youth migration and local governance in the rural areas of the Madhesh region of Nepal. He has more than a decade of experience in grass root research and activism in the areas of…
Yojana Thapa Magar’s journey began in the heart of Jhapa, where she spent her formative years. After pursuing a degree in pharmacy, she embarked on a new chapter in Kathmandu, seeking professional growth. However, her path took an unexpected turn when she encountered workplace bullying, prompting her to courageously leave her job. Undeterred, she embarked…
Bal Ram Adhikari, PhD in literary translation, is an Assistant Professor of English Education at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. An award-winning translator, Dr. Adhikari has more than a dozen translations and several translation articles published in national and international journals. Currently, he is the president of the Society of Translators Nepal. Apart from teaching, training, researching…
Chandra Gurung is a Nepalese poet/translator. His works have been featured in many international anthologies. He is active as a translator of many foreign language poems into Nepali. There are two poetry anthologies in his credit. He has published an anthology of translated poems of 39 Palestinian poets into Nepali language in July 2024. He…