Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, an IAS officer serving as the Principal Secretary for Krushi Bibhag, Govt. Of Odisha and Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, Government Of Odisha. Holding a PhD from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and an MPA from the University of Birmingham, Dr. Padhee’s career spans crucial roles in both the Odisha and Indian…
Nasera Sharma, born in 1948 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, is a prominent Indian Hindi-language writer. With a notable literary career, she has authored 10 novels, including works like “Parijat,” “Mere Priya Kahaniyaan,” “Ajnabi Jajira,” “Patthar Gali,” and “Aurat Ke Liye Aurat.” Nasera Sharma made history as the sole woman from South Asia to interview Ruhollah…
Born in 1963 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Ashutosh Dubey earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communication and a Ph.D. in English literature. His poetry collections include ‘Chor Darwaze Se,’ ‘Asambhav Saaransh,’ ‘Yaqeen Ki Ayatein,’ ‘Vida Lena Baqi Rahe,’ and ‘Sirf Vasant Nahi.’ Some of his poems are featured in prominent anthologies. Besides Indian languages,…
Abhishek Anicca is a bilingual (English and Hindi) writer, poet and spoken word artist. He identifies as a person with locomotor disability and chronic illness, which shapes his creative endeavours. He is the founder of Dislang, a digital magazine that publishes narratives by disabled people, a mentor for the South Asian Speaks Fellowship and has…
Arun Bothra, a distinguished 1996-batch IPS officer, currently holds the esteemed position of Additional Director General of Police within Odisha’s Criminal Investigation Department – Crime Branch (CID-CB). Alongside this pivotal role, he serves as the Managing Director of Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) in Bhubaneswar, showcasing his adeptness in overseeing critical urban transport. Bothra’s tenure…
Born on October 26, 1952, Ashwani Kumar is a distinguished Indian politician and attorney, notable for his service as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Punjab. His political journey encompasses significant roles, including serving as the Union Minister of Law and Justice, as well as Union Minister of State…