Azhagiya Periyavan, originally named C. Aravindan, was born on March 3, 1968, in Pernambut, Vellore district, Tamilnadu, to Mr. Chinnadurai and Mrs. Kamalam. He is a middle school science teacher who has ventured into diverse fields such as poetry, short stories, novels, essays, songs, screenplays, and movie dialogues. His literary journey commenced in 1988 with…
Anupama Raju is a multifaceted literary trailblazer whose evocative poetry and prose have captivated readers worldwide. Her ability to articulate profound thoughts with striking simplicity makes her a revered voice in contemporary English literature. Author of the highly acclaimed poetry collection Nine, Anupama’s work beautifully explores themes of love, memory, and identity. Her writing seamlessly…
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…
Amitabh Kant is presently the CEO of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI). He is a member of the Indian Administrative Service, IAS (Kerala Cadre: 1980batch). He is the author of Branding India – An Incredible Story. Mr. Kant has been a key figure of the “Make in India”, Startup India, “Incredible India” and God’s…
Hiranmayee Mishra is an acclaimed creative writer and has received many awards for her literary excellence. She is a professor and toffers gender training and leads gender sensitization camps for both Government and Non-Government Sectors. Dr. Mishra was awarded a fellowship by the International Ford Foundation and was a Fellow from 2007–2010 at the University…
Dr. Hindol Sengupta is a historian, journalist, and award-winning author of nine books. He is the Editor-at-Large at Fortune India and has also been a senior journalist with leading broadcasters and publications. He studied South Asian history and politics at Worcester College, Oxford, as a Chevening Scholar and in business and finance as Knight-Bagehot Fellow…
Prateek Dasgupta is a writer, researcher, and editor with a background in Materials Science. Fascinated by the stories history leaves behind, he explores the hidden corners of the past through his editorial work on Teatime History (Medium) and his Substack newsletter Forgotten Footprints. He has also written scripts for popular historical YouTube documentaries, bringing depth…
Avinash Kumar is a notable Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer known for his literary pursuits, balancing administrative duties with writing. He’s a successful civil servant from the 2023 UPSC batch (Odisha cadre) and has served in significant roles like Sub-Collector in Berhampur, while also being a published writer and orator, sharing insights on civil services…
Mamta Singh is a well-known Indian radio personality, particularly for her long-running, beloved shows on Vividh Bharati, especially the women-centric “Sakhi Saheli” and “Chhaya Geet,” popular for storytelling and social issues in simple language, known as “Radio Sakhi,” who also works as a writer and documentary filmmaker focusing on human-interest stories for social change.
RJ. विविध भारती। Poet, Columnist, translator, writer, and Film & Film Music Enthusiast.