Dr. Samir Parikh is a renowned psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in the field of mental health. He is currently the Director of the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences at Fortis Healthcare. Having completed his MBBS, DPM, and MD in Psychiatry from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, he emerged as a…
The young founder and CEO of Safeducate, Divya is passionate about human development through various initiatives like skill development, entrepreneurship training, health & hygiene, etc.With a vision to improve the quality of workforce of the logistics industry and also to provide livelihood through skill training, she established Safeducate in 2007 and has been leading the…
Sucheta Khanna is a master’s graduate in English literature and a passionate writer based in Singapore. Over the years, she has contributed thought-provoking articles and short stories to magazines and publications across Southeast Asia, captivating readers with her insightful narratives. In addition to her writing, Sucheta is a certified life coach and career coach. She…
Prof. Bedangadas Mohanty is an experimental high energy physicist at the National Institute of Science Education and Research in Bhubaneswar and at the Homi Bhabha National Institute in Mumbai. He earned his B.Sc. and his M.Sc. in Physics from Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, placing first in both cases, and his Ph.D. from the Institute of Physics,…
I am an author of children’s books, poet, and nationally celebrated voice-over talent. I have also been a non-profit development professional who spent two decades as an advocate and fundraiser for persons with disabilities. My life experiences inform my work. I have published more than a dozen children’s books in India and the United States,…
Sarita Mishra is an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and has a PhD in Psychology. An ardent admirer of Sambalpuri Ikat and Odishan Tassar sarees and fabrics, her interest and involvement in the handlooms and handicrafts sector spans more than three decades. Her posting as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax at Sambalpur acted as a…
Suvir Saran, is a chef, cookbook author, educator as well as a farmer who specializes in bringing Indian cooking to the American kitchen. He studied visual arts at Sir J. J. School of Art in Bombay before leaving India in 1993 to study in New York City at the School of Visual Arts.
Preeti Shenoy is one of India’s highest-selling authors, with over a million books sold across seventeen bestselling titles. Known for her accessible yet profound storytelling, she explores themes of mental health, gender equality, and human resilience with sensitivity and depth. Featured on Forbes’ list of influential Indian celebrities, Preeti has represented India at prestigious international…
Priyambada Jayakumar was raised in India, specifically in the City of Joy—Kolkata. Born to a Bengali mother and a Tamil father, she completed her schooling from La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata. The capital city of Delhi soon beckoned where she received her BA (Hons) degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. A…
Uma Subedi is a young Nepali poet, lyricist, story writer, editor, singer, and much loved and celebrated fiction writer. She writes in Nepali and knows many other regional languages. Her first published book, a Ghazal collection titled TapkiyaraAnjulima, was published in 2010 which won the “Best Book Award” by the International Nepali Literature Society. Her…