Madan Mohan Danish’s simple and effortless style of poetry has afforded him a distinguished place among all. The landscape drawn by his words, which look straight into the eyes of life’s bitterness, is distinctly discernable from afar. He embodies both unitary and collective sentiments of an individual in such a way that the aesthetic essence…
Shakeel Azmi is a prominent Urdu poet, lyricist, and scriptwriter, celebrated for his evocative ghazals and nazms. He entered Bollywood with Woh Tera Naam Tha (2005) and went on to write lyrics for films like Woh Lamhe, Nazar, Zeher, Thappad, Anek, and Bheed. His song “Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka” from Thappad earned a Filmfare nomination…
Azhar Iqbal is a name widely recognized and followed in the world of Urdu poetry and literature. He is regularly featured at all the prominent Urdu/Hindi language festivals and Mushairas, including Jashn-E-Rekhta, Jashn-E-Bahaar, Shankar Shaad Mushaira and many others. Azhar’s performance and poetry has been charming audiences all across the country for many years now.…
Bishhal Paull is a filmmaker, visual storyteller, political strategist, and author. He makes his literary debut with The Liar Among Us (Bloomsbury Publishing), a fast-paced thriller that blends mystery, suspense, and supernatural intrigue set against the misty backdrop of Sikkim. Founder & group CEO of Little Monk Network, one of Bollywood’s top digital marketing firms, and CEO of Kautilya Impact, India’s leading…
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Dr. Vandana Vasudevan is an urban development scholar, author, and columnist whose work spans the intersections of mobility, gender, transport, technology, and society. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Studies from Université Grenoble Alpes, She is currently a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) and has contributed as consultant and…
Malini Awasthi, a celebrated exponent of Indian folk music, has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of India. With her melodious voice and deep knowledge of folk traditions, she has brought the vibrant sounds of Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Bundelkhandi music to global audiences, making her a true cultural ambassador. A…
Dr. K. Vasuki, IAS is a distinguished civil servant currently serving as Secretary, General Education Department, Government of Kerala. With a strong academic foundation and wide-ranging administrative experience, Dr. Vasuki has played a pivotal role in shaping education policy and strengthening institutional governance in the state. Known for her people-centric approach and reform-oriented leadership, she…
A highly regarded economist, Rajiv Kumar served as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog— the Government of India’s premier policy think tank—from 2017 to 2022. He has held senior positions at FICCI, ICRIER, CII, and the Asian Development Bank. Dr Kumar holds a PhD in economics from Lucknow University and a DPhil from Oxford University. He…