Born on January 14, 1976, Avinash Das is a prominent Indian filmmaker, best recognized for his directorial ventures in Bollywood. Notably, he directed the acclaimed film “Anaarkali of Aarah,” featuring Swara Bhaskar, Sanjay Mishra, and Pankaj Tripathi in 2017. Subsequently, Das extended his creative contributions to the digital platform, making his Netflix debut in 2020…
Chandan Gowda holds the esteemed position of Ramakrishna Hegde Chair Professor of Decentralization and Development at the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Bengaluru. With a focus on literature and socio-political thought, he has curated significant works, including “Theatres of Democracy: Selected Essays of Shiv Visvanathan” (2016), “The Way I See It: A Gauri…
Dipika Mukherjee, a globally recognized writer and sociolinguist, holds a deep-seated enthusiasm for Southeast Asian literature. Drawing on more than two decades of expertise, she has been a guiding force for emerging writers in the region. In 2015, Mukherjee established the esteemed D.K. Dutt Award for Literary Excellence in Malaysia, underscoring her commitment to fostering…
Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, CEO of Kalorex Group, embodies a unique blend of roles—Edupreneur, Vlogger, Achiever, and Podcaster—inspiring countless individuals. Grounded in the core values of education and entrepreneurship, she’s the driving force behind numerous premier schools, showcasing her commitment to shaping the future. Her innovative approach, encapsulated in SHROFFism, offers a holistic understanding, advocating…
Gargi Rawat, a seasoned news anchor and environmental reporter at NDTV 24X7, has long been synonymous with the channel’s morning news. She has recently authored her book “Tiger Season”. Renowned for her work, she has produced numerous documentaries and environmental programs, including the pioneering wildlife show “Born Wild” and the Hindi version “Safari India” on…
Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, born in 1952, is a distinguished former UN official and Indian diplomat. With 28 years in the Indian Foreign Service, she served as India’s Ambassador to Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Transitioning to the United Nations, Puri contributed significantly, becoming the deputy executive director of UN Women. Recognized for her human rights…
Mani Rao, a prolific writer, has authored twelve poetry collections and translated Sanskrit works, including those of Kalidasa, the Bhagavad Gita, and the tantric hymn Saundarya Lahari. Her anthropological study, “Living Mantra: Mantra, Deity and Visionary Experience Today,” explores mantra practices. Rao’s poems, translated into multiple languages, have appeared in prestigious literary journals and anthologies…
Priyanka Thatoi is a connoisseur of literature. Since childhood, she developed a penchant for writing soulful & societal-impact poems. She is a part of the Young Poets Network where her poems are widely acclaimed. She is a corporate professional who brings around 15+ years of experience in the field of talent management & business partnerships.…
Award-winning journalist Radhika Iyengar, based in Mumbai, specializes in writing on arts, culture, marginalized communities, history, and gender. Her debut non-fiction book, ‘Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras,’ published by HarperCollins, India, delves into the lives of Banaras’ corpse-burning community, the Doms. Longlisted for the Kalinga Literary Award, the Amazon Bestseller…