Bangalore-based historian, Dr. Vikram Sampath is the author of ten acclaimed books on Indian history, including Splendours of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story of the Wodeyars, Voice of the Veena: S. Balachander, Women of the Records and Indian Classical Music and the Gramophone. His two-volume biography Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past and Savarkar: A…
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…
Winner of the International Booker Prize 2025 for Heart Lamp. Deepa Bhasthi is a writer and literary translator based in Kodagu, southern India
Winner of the International Booker Prize 2025 for Heart Lamp. Banu Mushtaq is a writer, activist and lawyer in the state of Karnataka, southern India
Dr. Om Murti Anil, a renowned author, cardiologist, and social advocate, is the founder and chairman of the National Cardiac Centre, Basundhara, Kathmandu. He has significantly impacted medical care and health awareness in Nepal. With exceptional academic credentials, including an MBBS from Kathmandu University, an MD in Medicine (gold medalist) from Tribhuvan University, and a DM in…
Mr. Ashok Kumar Bal is an alumnus of Delhi School of Economics (DSE) and an MBA, encompasses a unique blend of conceptual, strategic, and implementation skills. A 1983 batch India Revenue Service (IRS) Officer, served the Government of India for 27 years in various capacities. Held the assignment as Deputy Chairman (and later Chairman) of…
Founder and President of Kalinga Literary Festival Rashmi Ranjan Parida is a leading media entrepreneur and a globally regarded as the pioneer of online journalism in Odisha. He established OrissaDiary in 2005 (www.orissadiary.com), a legendary initiative that changed, impacted and influenced how news is reported online. In between he has launched prestigious annual awards like Odisha…
Prajakta Koli, also known as MostlySane, is one of the most successful digital content creators in India, with over 17 million followers across social media platforms. As an actor, Prajakta is known for her lead role in Netflix India’s Mismatched and has starred in films such as Jugjugg Jeeyo and Neeyat, and the upcoming Amazon…
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.