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Andaleeb Wajid

Andaleeb Wajid is a hybrid author in that she has embraced both self-publishing and conventional publishing as avenues to publicize her work. Having published a rich assemblage of 40 novels over the span of the past 14 years she has found her calling in a number of different genres such as young adult, romance, and horror. To cite some of her freshest endeavors; her romance trilogy, Jasmine Villa Series, was published by Westland in February 2023. She also has an upcoming young adult horror novel with Harper Collins later in 2023.

Dr. Padmakshi Lokesh

Dr. Padmakshi Lokesh is someone with expertise in clinical psychology, education, stress management, and personality development. CEO and MD of Smiles In Milez and CEO of SIM EVENTS, she has created platforms that uplift individuals and leave a lasting impact. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her roles as Chief Consultant of Smart U, Director of Sneha Mano Vikasa Kendra, and Secretary of Sejal New Life Foundation and Annie Besant Convent Trust. Her contributions have earned her prestigious awards, including the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam award and the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda award.

Krishna Shetty

Krishna Shetty is an artist and art critic, he is the Former Administrator & Chairman, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, and Chairman, Karnataka Lalithakala Academy. He has also been the Senior Manager, heading the Public Relations Department at BEML Limited, KGF. His remarkable contributions to the visual arts have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Vincent Van Gogh Award and the Raja Ravivarma Award in 2017. He received the "Venkatappa Award'' in 2020, the highest honor for visual arts bestowed by the Karnataka State Government. He holds the esteemed title of Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Moscow, making him the third Indian to receive this distinction.

Nishit Sharma

Nishit is a travel filmmaker, self-taught cinematographer, Youtuber and an IITian seeking delight in traveling and filmmaking while testing his mettle in digital marketing at a London firm. One can explore his spellbinding travel-centric videos on his YouTube channel named ‘Hopping Bug’ which has garnered an impressive 300K subscribers over the years. His work has been featured in projects associated with the BBC and several Bollywood movies. He had also been entrusted with the aerial cinematography of the series ‘Harmony’ featuring A.R. Rehman. He has been an ambassador of multiple brands that undertake regular film-making ventures like APPLE, DJI, Sony, Incredible India, Ritz Carlton, Revv, Tripoto, Tripver, GoIbibo to name a few. He is one among the few FPV-drone certified pilots in India.

Rishivanjas Raghavan

Rishvanjas Raghavan, affectionately known as Rishi! At the youthful age of 23, Rishi breaks the mold as a civic politician hailing from Bengaluru, without any family background in politics. His educational journey includes a Masters in Public Policy from National Law School Bengaluru. As the Founding President of Bengaluru Nava Yuva, a youth-centric political society, Rishi's focus is to actively engage the city's youngsters in local governance. Furthermore, he serves as a Governing Council member of Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party, a specialized political party dedicated solely to Bengaluru's local governance. He started attending parliamentary sessions as a parliamentary associate at the tender age of 19, broadening his perspective on national governance.

Shri D.P. Nagendra Kumar

Shri D.P. Nagendra Kumar, Member (GST, CX, ST & Legal), CBIC, Department of Revenue belongs to the 1985 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise). He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Bangalore University and a Degree in Law from Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. Shri D.P. Nagendra Kumar played an active role in drafting the Model GST Law as a member of the Law Drafting Committee constituted by the Govt of India. He has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Award of 'Certificate of Appreciation for Distinguished Record of Service' on the occasion of Republic Day 2009.

Sujay Shanbhag

Vidwan Sujay Shanbhag is a talented Bharatanatyam artist who has also studied Kuchipudi and is currently pursuing his learning under Guru Padma Subramanyam. Sujay's training in Carnatic vocal music, Mridangam, and Kalaripayattu has further honed his abilities. He has received critical acclaim for his Rangapravesham performances in Yakshagana and Bharatanatyam. Sujay has also showcased his acting skills in various dramas and received the Best Actor Award for his role in the Konkani movie 'Anthu.' As the Managing Trustee of Kala Sujaya, he is dedicated to promoting Bharatiya Classical Art and nurturing young talent.