Author Introduction  Deepa Anappara is an Indian author and journalist, acclaimed for her debut novel Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line (2020), which was shortlisted for multiple awards. Early Life & Background Born and raised in Kerala, Anappara worked for over a decade as a journalist in India, reporting on education, poverty, and child rights,…

Author Introduction  Palagummi Sainath is an Indian journalist, author, and educator, widely regarded as India’s foremost chronicler of rural poverty and agrarian crises. His groundbreaking work has given voice to India’s marginalized communities. Early Life & Background Born in 1957 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Sainath studied history at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Influenced by…

Author Introduction  Basharat Peer is a Kashmiri journalist, writer, and editor, best known for his memoir Curfewed Night, which recounts his personal experiences of growing up in conflict-ridden Kashmir. Early Life & Background Born in 1977 in Seer, Anantnag district of Kashmir, Peer grew up during the height of militancy in the 1990s. He studied…

B. V. Subbarayappa (1925–2014) was a distinguished Indian historian of science, celebrated for his pioneering work on India’s scientific traditions and their role in shaping global knowledge systems. His scholarship offered both academic rigor and accessibility, making him one of the most authoritative voices on the history of Indian science. Early Life & Education Born…

William Dalrymple is a Scottish historian, writer, and art curator, renowned for his vivid and deeply researched works on Indian and South Asian history. Residing in India for decades, he has become one of the foremost chroniclers of the Mughal Empire, colonial encounters, and cultural hybridity. Early Life & Education Born on March 20, 1965,…

Shaurya Kapoor is an Indian writer and journalist, recognized for his sharp insights on business, economics, politics, and contemporary affairs. His work brings clarity to complex issues, making him a trusted voice for readers navigating India’s changing political and economic landscape. Early Life & Education Shaurya studied economics and journalism, equipping him with the tools…

Harish S. Mehta is an Indian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of India’s software industry. A driving force behind the creation of NASSCOM, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s IT policy and positioning India as a global technology hub. Early Life & Education Born…