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…
Daisy Rockwell is an artist, writer, and Hindi-Urdu translator living in Vermont. She has translated numerous classic and contemporary literary works from Hindi and Urdu into English. Her translations have been awarded The International Booker Prize, the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation, the MLA Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for Translation of a Literary…
Ram Madhav is an Indian politician and social leader. Dr Madhav is currently the President of India Foundation (IF), a New Delhi-based Think tank. Previously, he has served as the National General Secretary of the BJP from 2014 to 2020 and handles affairs of Jammu and Kashmir for the party. A renowned strategic thinker and…
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 Mushtaq began writing within the progressive protest literary circles in southwestern India in the 1970s and 1980s: critical of the caste and class system, the Bandaya Sahitya movement gave rise…
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…
Winner of the International Booker Prize 2025 for Heart Lamp. Deepa Bhasthi is a writer and literary translator based in Kodagu, southern India Bhasthi’s columns, essays and cultural criticism have been published in India and internationally. Her published translations from Kannada include a novel by Kota Shivarama Karanth and a collection of short stories by…
Sudhir Mishra is an Indian filmmaker. His most notable films include Dharavi, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chameli, and Serious Men. His work has been recognised with three national awards by the Indian government and the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
Tuhin A. Sinha is an author and politician. Presently, he is the national spokesperson of BJP, known for his nuanced articulation, measured aggression, and dignified argumentation style. Prior to his active involvement in politics, Tuhin had been among the most prolific Indian writers with a knack for experimenting with unorthodox genres. Among his recent books,…