Amol Palekar’s creative journey is an intimate blend of art, theatre and film. A painter at heart, he began his artistic exploration in 1967 after graduating from J.J. School of Arts. An accidental encounter with the legendary thespian Satyadev Dubey led him to theatre. In this new sphere, inspired by Badal Sircar’s pioneering ‘Third Theatre’…
Sandhya Gokhale, a multifaceted force bridging law, art, and activism, crafts a world where logic and reason meets soul. A fearless advocate and storyteller, she has redefined conventions with her unique lens. Celebrated for her unwavering conviction and bold stands, her work resonates with deep empathy and quiet strength. Her professional journey as a civil…
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Dr Hota is an essayist, critic, columnist and translator. His publications include Kalpana, Anubhav O Sahitya (Essay Collection), Chetanara Anweshana (Essay Collection), Gandhi Kavita (Edited by himself), Astha Suryara Sakala o any a galpa guccha (Translated stories from Original English stories book “Fly on the wall and other stories” by Subha Sharma). He writes columns…
Narayani Basu is the bestselling author of V.P. Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India (Simon & Schuster India, 2020) and Allegiance: Azaadi & he End of Empire (Fifty Two Publications, 2022). A historian and foreign policy analyst, her current area of interest focuses on highlighting the less-known but key players behind the story of…
Rohini Rana is an author, culinary historian, and expert on Nepal’s royal cuisine, best known for her books “The Rana Cookbook: Recipes from the Palaces of Nepal” and “The Nepal Cookbook: 108 Regional Recipes”. Born into the royal family of Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, she later married General Gaurav S.J.B. Rana, former Chief of Army Staff…
Dr. Baas holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam and has held various academic positions, including at the National University of Singapore and the University of Amsterdam.  His research primarily focuses on urban anthropology, with interests in artificial intelligence, life in Indian and Asian megacities, new middle-class populations, and migration/transnationalism.Notable Work:•…
Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned Indian mythologist, author, and speaker, celebrated for his engaging interpretations of ancient myths and their relevance to modern life. Born in Mumbai in 1970, he has authored over 50 books, including “Myth = Mithya,” “Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata,” and “Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana.” He…
Shubha Sarma is an IAS officer and author, known for her sharp storytelling and engaging narratives. An alumnus of Lady Shri Ram College and Jawaharlal Nehru University, she balances bureaucracy with literature. Her debut book, “Fly on the Wall & Other Stories” (2013), was widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages, followed by her novel,…
Pawan Thapa Magar is a writer, translator, filmmaker, and social/political activist. Thapa recently translated the Hindi play “Loi Chalai Kavira Sath” into Nepali. He has also created video archives on YouTube featuring Nepali poetry, including works in Hindi and numerous other local languages, and has been running a campaign to promote reading culture through these…