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The author, A K M Wahiduzzaman, is the Information and Technology Affairs Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-BNP.
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A Value Research-Outlook Money study
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A.C. Michael is the Founder-National Coordinator of United Christian Forum. He is president of the Catholic Association of Archdiocese of Delhi & Delhi State President of the All India Catholic Union
The author is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Taiwan Centre for Security Studies, National Chengchi University, Taipei. He works on international relations, East Asia, and Indian foreign policy.
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A G Krishna Menon Senior Architect, Urban Planner and Conservation Consultant based in Delhi
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A.K. Singh is the Joint Director of Agriculture in the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, where he oversees state-level agricultural extension programmes, crop production schemes, and rural development policy implementations. He focuses on modernising regional agronomic practices, enhancing crop yields through technology transfer, and managing state agricultural initiatives to improve farmer livelihoods across Uttar Pradesh. His writing draws on his public administration and agronomic background to analyse agricultural policy reforms, sustainable farming practices, state-sponsored agricultural subsidies, and rural infrastructure development.
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A. S. Panneerselvan is the director general of the Chennai institute of journalism. He has more than four decades of experience in journalism
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Aafreen Hoda is final year sociology student and writer exploring questions of identity and lived experiences.
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Abdul Halim and Bijayalaxmi Panda
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Dr Abdul Mohsin is a political researcher whose work focuses on poverty, welfare, and everyday experiences of marginalisation. He holds a PhD from Aligarh Muslim University and completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Hyderabad.
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Abdul Wahid Shaikh is one of the accused in the 7/11 Mumbai Bomb Blasts, and is a lawyer, activist and author of the book 'Begunah Qaidi'
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Abdullah Mohammad A. Abushawesh is the current Ambassador of the State of Palestine to India.
The author is Ambassador of the State of Palestine to India
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Abhijay Raj Vaish is a journalist at Outlook, covering stories that lie at the intersection of politics, public interest, and policy. He focuses on making complex issues accessible through explainers, ground reports, and narrative-driven features.
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Abhijit Dasgupta IBS ( Retd) is a veteran journalist, former Station Director, Doordarshan and Former Dean, SRFTI
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Abhimannu Das is a web journalist with Outlook India with a focus on Indian pop culture, gaming, and esports. His work includes industry deep dives, interviews, and SEO content.
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Abhiruchi Ranjan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and History at Christ University, Bangalore. Her academic pursuits lie at the intersection of politics, popular culture and gender studies.
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Abhishek Anicca is a writer, poet and researcher. He identifies as a person with disability and chronic illness.
Abhishek Anicca is a writer, poet and researcher. He identifies as a person with disability and chronic illness.
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Political analyst and columnist.
Writer at Outlook India Sports
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Abhishek is a passionate gamer and versatile writer with a deep appreciation for storytelling across various genres. Whether exploring the latest trends in video games, analyzing pop culture, or diving into tech, Abhishek brings a unique perspective and a sharp eye for detail to every piece. With a keen interest in gaming strategies, game design, and narrative mechanics, Abhishek blends personal experience with expert insights to create engaging, thought-provoking content. When not immersed in the virtual world, Abhishek enjoys exploring new hobbies, travelling, sharing knowledge, and staying on top of emerging cultural trends.
A distinguished professional in medical device engineering, Abhishek Pandurang Benke has established himself as a leading expert in sensor technology and medical diagnostic systems.
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Abhishek Sharma is a Deputy News Editor at Outlook India covering government policies and development stories with a strong human angle. He focuses on the intersection of policy and people, highlighting how administrative decisions impact rural communities and underserved regions. Through his reporting, he brings attention to the challenges and opportunities shaping India’s grassroots communities. He can be reached at abhishek.sharma@outlookindia.com
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Aby Abraham is the Founder & Executive Director of PromptTech Global, an enterprise technology and InsurTech company with operations across India, the UK, the UAE and the US. With over two decades of experience in corporate insurance and enterprise solutions, he brings extensive expertise in insurance, digital transformation, business resilience and technology-led growth. He is particularly focused on the evolving role of InsurTech in improving risk management, accessibility and financial protection for businesses and individuals.
Acharya Dr. Vikramaditya is the Peethadheesh of Pitambara Peeth and the Chairman of the Vivekanand Pratishthan. He manages institutional initiatives focused on traditional cultural research, community outreach, and spiritual heritage preservation. His writing centers on Vedic philosophies, ancient Indian texts, and the integration of cultural values into contemporary community structures.
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Dr. Adil Rasheed is Research Fellow and Coordinator of the Counter Terrorism Centre at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies & Analyses (MP-IDSA). He is author of books Political Islam in West Asia and South Asia (2023), Countering the Radical Narrative (2020), ISIS: Race to Armageddon (2015).
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Dr. Aditi Rawat is an Associate Fellow with the Pahle India Foundation.
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Aditya Anmol is an alumnus of the University of Chicago and New York University.
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Aditya Mani Jha is a journalist and writer living in New Delhi. His first book of essays will be published in 2023 by Oxford University Press India. His writings on books, movies and pop culture have been published by The Times of India, India Today, Mint, Open, The Caravan and other Indian and international publications.
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Aditya Nigam is a political theorist based in Delhi and was earlier with the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies.
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Aditya Prasanna Bhattacharya is with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
Aditya Pratap Singh is a student at the Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
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Aditya Sharma is a Delhi based freelance journalist, pursuing a Master’s in Convergent Journalism from AJK MCRC, JMI. His areas of interest are politics, minority issues and human rights.
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Aditya Sondhi is a Senior Advocate
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Aditya Tiwari is a poet and broadcaster
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Advocate Meera Chugh is a dedicated and accomplished legal practitioner, widely recognised for her disciplined work ethic, meticulous case preparation, and clarity in legal reasoning. Over the years, she has gained substantial experience in handling a diverse range of matters, including civil disputes, criminal litigation, and service law issues, consistently demonstrating her ability to navigate complex legal challenges with confidence. Her proficiency spans across drafting precise and well-structured pleadings, conducting in-depth legal research, and effectively representing clients before various courts and tribunals. As a Panel Counsel for the Union of India, she regularly appears before the Delhi High Court in high-stake and intricate matters, where her insightful analysis and structured advocacy have earned her professional credibility. Her unwavering commitment to upholding high standards of legal practice, combined with her strategic approach and keen attention to detail, makes her a reliable, capable, and result-oriented advocate, trusted with responsibilities of significant importance.
Advocate Shagun Shahi Chugh is the Founder & Partner at Alpha Legal Consultants. She works in the field of General and Commercial litigation, consumer laws, Electricity, Employment, Labour, Matrimonial, Arbitration law and advisory. She is presently practicing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and other Courts, Tribunals at Delhi. She is also the panel counsel for the Union of India at the High Court of Delhi and State of Orrisa at NGT and Ministry of Mines. She is External member of IC committee of POSH for various client companies at Delhi and Pan- India.
Author Aejaz Ahmad, PhD is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at, Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Science, Krea University, Andhra Pradesh.
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Passionate about life in all its dimensions, Affan Yesvi is a writer, thinker, and traveler who moves through the world with curiosity and conviction. While others call him a motivational speaker, he sees himself simply as someone who speaks his heart out on situations that stir the very core of our existence — and then works for them.
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Afreen Akhtar is a writer and a multidisciplinary artist based in Delhi.
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Afroz Ahmad is a senior journalist with extensive experience covering regional political dynamics, public administration, and social developments across India. His reporting and analytical work focus on state-level policy implementations, institutional governance, and emerging socio-political trends. His writing leverages his deep investigative background and newsroom experience to provide nuanced commentary on legislative shifts, electoral strategies, and current affairs.
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Journalist writing on culture, politics and sports. With editorial experience across major print and digital publications, Agnideb likes to look at society through the prism of facts, empathy and a dash of essential irony.
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Ahmed Shah is a multimedia journalist and filmmaker who likes telling human stories through images and film.
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Air Marshal (retd.) Anil Chopra
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Aisha Sultan is a nationally syndicated columnist based at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Her work has appeared in more than a hundred publications. She has won several national honors recognizing her writing and commentary. Her work explores social change with an emphasis on education, families and inequality.
A sub-editor on the Entertainment desk, Aishani works across cinema, culture, and opinion pieces. An SCM Sophia alum, she’s an aspiring filmmaker who lives and breathes cinema.
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Dr. Aivinor Ams is a scholar of the philosophy of education with a focus on critical pedagogies, practical philosophy and inclusive learning practices.
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Ajai Chowdhry Co-Founder, HCL; Chairman, MGB and NQM; and member, IAIRO
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Ajay Garg is the Director and Chief Executive Officer at SMC Global Securities Ltd., where he leads the firm's core broking and clearing operations, risk management, and technological innovation initiatives. A rank-holder Chartered Accountant (FCA) with nearly three decades of experience across equity, commodity, and currency markets, he also serves as the Managing Director of SMC Global IFSC Private Limited and holds key industry roles, including Alternate President of the Commodity & Capital Market Participants Association of India (CPAI). His writing draws on his deep capital markets expertise to discuss macroeconomic trends, financial technology adoption, tax policy reform, and regulatory frameworks shaping Indian financial institutions.
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Ajay Gupta is the President of the Sanyukt Vyapar Sangh in Meerut, where he leads regional trade association advocacy and represents the interests of local merchant and business communities. He focuses on commercial welfare, market infrastructure, policy representations to local governance authorities, and resolving operational issues faced by regional traders. His writing draws on his grassroots leadership background to discuss trade union dynamics, small business advocacy, regional commerce policy, and economic challenges affecting local retail and wholesale markets.
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Advocate, Supreme Court of India
ajay.kumar.yadav@byline.com
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Ajay Singhal is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1992 batch, currently serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Haryana. Throughout a distinguished career spanning over three decades, he has headed critical administrative and operational assignments across field policing, vigilance, and law enforcement strategy. Known for his administrative depth and commitment to public accountability, he leverages his extensive on-the-ground governance experience to offer deep, practical insights into internal security and institutional reform.
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Akhil Yadav is a Millennium Fellow and student at the Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, and Singh is a student at the Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.
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Akriti Karishma Lakra is a decolonial feminist researcher based in Jharkhand. Views expressed are personal.
Executive Chairperson, Aspect Global Ventures
Mutual Fund Distributor
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Akshat Mehta and Priyanshi Jain
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Lt Colonel Akshat Upadhyay is a serving Indian Army officer and currently a PhD scholar. He has published books, papers and articles on defence and strategic affairs.
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Aleksei Zakharov is a Fellow–Russia & Eurasia with the Strategic Studies Programme at Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
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A leading German writer-theorist and filmmaker, helped launch New German Cinema as a signatory of the 1962 Oberhausen Manifesto. His cross-media practice extends Frankfurt School critical theory into fiction, film and television.
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Ali Araghi is a writer and translator. He is the author of The Immortals Of Tehran. He teaches creative writing at the Pennsylvania State University, USA
Ali Fraz Rezvi is an independent journalist, theatre artist, and a student of preventive conservation.
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Ali Mammadov is a PhD researcher at George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government focusing on global stability, alliance formation, and rising powers. X: @alimammadoov
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All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA)
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Almas Sadique is an architect, writer and journalist examining art, architecture, design and films through socio-political and cultural lenses.
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Alok Chandra is the Former Chief Administrative Officer of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Kolkata), where he spearheaded key operational and administrative strategies for one of India's premier management institutions. Bringing decades of leadership experience in institutional governance and higher education management, he writes with a deep understanding of organisational dynamics and leadership principles. His work draws upon a rich career dedicated to fostering academic excellence and driving structural transformation.
Director, Graphisads
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Alok is a Psychiatrist working in Delhi. He is interested in History, Society, Psychiatry and the spaces between them.
Alokita Yadav is a lawyer and law graduate from Campus Law Centre, Delhi University.
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Amal Chandra is an Indian author, policy analyst and columnist. His debut book, The Essential (2023), was launched by Dr Shashi Tharoor and features a foreword by former External Affairs Minister of India, Adv. Salman Khurshid. His research and commentary regularly appear in leading scholarly and popular publications. He posts on ‘X’ at @ens_socialis.
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Amborish Roychoudhury is a national film award-winning writer, journalist and film historian
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Amir Hyder Khan is a Bachelor of Architecture student at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Originally from Puducherry, he is academically engaged in architectural studies with a growing interest in history, society, politics and public discourse.
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Amit comes from New Delhi and is a gaming enthusiast who loves playing all kinds of new games. He spends his time playing all kinds of mobile and computer games. He has a keen interest in learning about all types of games. Once he is done gaming, he loves writing about it.
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Amit Ranjan is an author of three books - a non-fiction work on John Lang, the Australian lawyer of Rani of Jhansi; and two poetry collections. His upcoming book is a biography of Dara Shikoh. Ranjan has been a Fulbright scholar three times, and has also been awarded Inlaks and Endeavour fellowships for research. He has taught at various universities in India and abroad. Earlier, he was a journalist and worked with India Today, MetroNow and Outlook magazine.
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Amitava Kumar is a writer and artist who is Professor of English at Vassar College in upstate New York
Amitava Kumar is a writer and artist who is Professor of English at Vassar College in upstate New York
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Amol Ranjan is a PhD student of Cinema Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has also taught as a Guest Faculty in the Film Studies Department at Dr BR Ambedkar University.
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She is an assistant professor of English at the University of Central Florida. She is the author of Kashmir's Necropolis: Literary, Cultural and Visual Texts, Bloomsbury 2025.
Director, Manglam Group
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Anand Grover is a Senior Advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India and the Director of the Lawyer’s Collective (India). He has argued several cases including the rights of people living with HIV, decriminalising homosexuality, sexual harassment at the workplace, patent cases to make medicines accessible in developing countries.
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Anand Kshirsagar writes at the intersection of politics, culture, and economics of OBC communities
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Anand Vasu is an award-winning cricket journalist who has co-authored Cricket Drona - For the Love of Vasoo Paranjape.
Anand Vasu is an award-winning cricket journalist who has co-authored Cricket Drona - For the Love of Vasoo Paranjape.
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Anandu Raj is a postgraduate student at the Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), University of Göttingen, Germany. His research interests include contemporary Indian religious movements and cultural studies.
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Aniba Junaid is an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Adamas University.
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Anil Chaudhary is a dedicated social worker and the National President of the All India Jat Mahasabha. He oversees the organisation's community welfare initiatives, socioeconomic development programmes, and advocacy frameworks aimed at youth empowerment and educational advancement. His writing leverages his extensive experience in grassroots community organisation, civil society leadership, and regional socio-cultural policy.
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Animikh is a photographer and visual artist who currently works with Outlook India as Photo researcher and archivist
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Anirban Ghosh is assistant professor and director, Centre for Writing, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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Anirudh Kala is clinical director at Mindplus, Ludhiana
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Anish Kumar is the Strategic Affairs Editor at Outlook, where he covers defence, national security, foreign policy and geopolitics. With over 15 years of experience in journalism, he has reported extensively on India’s military affairs, diplomacy, strategic policy, economic developments and politics. Based in New Delhi, his work combines on-ground reporting with policy analysis to give readers a clear understanding of India’s strategic interests in a changing global security landscape.
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Journalist based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Cover issues ranging from gender, education, human rights and politics, with specific interest in stories coming out of South India.
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Anita Gopalan is a literary translator from Hindi. Her translations include Geet Chaturvedi’s The Memory of Now, Simsim, The Funeral and The Master of Unfinished Things
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IAS officer and Director of Bihar Museum
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Ankit Mishra is a ICSSR Fellow at Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj. His research examines environmental politics, climate governance, political ecology, public policy and governance.
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Ankit Singh is a teaching assistant at the Department Of Social Sciences, Faculty Of Liberal Arts And Professional Studies, York University, Toronto
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Ankitha Swapnil, Currently based in Chhattisgarh, listens before she writes—wandering from village schools to forest paths, collecting stories from students, locals, and the Pahadi Bakra team. Whether the moment is light or deep, she captures it with warmth and clarity. Her mind and words hold onto the small truths and feelings that make a story truly connect. You can reach her at ankithamanu.11@gmail.com.
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Annemarie Schwarzenbach, the Swiss writer-journalist-photographer, led a peripatetic, anti-fascist life across Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. before her untimely death in 1942. English readers know her for works such as Death in Persia.
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Annie Zaidi writes across multiple genres, including fiction, non-fiction, plays and poetry. Her published work includes The Comeback, Bread, Cement, Cactus: a Memoir of Belonging and Dislocation, City of Incident, Prelude to a Riot, and Bantering with Bandits and Other True Tales
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Anoushka Parija is an independent researcher based in Bhubneshwar, Odisha.
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Anshumaan Mishra is a lawyer and strategy consulting professional who frequently writes on platforms such as The Financial Express, Deccan Herald, and The Pioneer, exploring the intersection of law, public policy, and international relations.
Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE
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Anshuman Singh is the co-founder of Interviewbit And Scaler, one of among India’s largest AI native education companies
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Antony Arul Valan is a visiting assistant professor, Department of English at Ashoka University, Sonipat
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Dr. Anu Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (AIDSS), Amity University, NOIDA. She has published and presented various papers on foreign and domestic politics of Iran and the broader West Asian region.
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Anuj Lagun is a contemporary Hindi poet from Jharkhand known for his writings on Adivasi identity and resistance. He is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar.
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Anup Kumar Ramachandran is Business head - Ultrasound, GE HealthCare South Asia, where he leads commercial strategy and growth for one of the company’s key businesses across India and neighbouring markets. With over 30 years of experience in medical equipment and healthcare, he brings deep expertise in healthcare technology, business leadership, and market expansion, and is a member of the South Asia leadership team.
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Anupam Roy, shaped by seventeen years in CPI-ML (Liberation), produces art that is immediate, mobile, and rooted in the momentum of street protest.
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Anuradha Banerji is a politically engaged researcher, organiser, writer and a perennial dreamer.
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Anurag Kumar Sankrityayan is a senior functional consultant at a multinational corporation and an advocate for disability inclusion. Born in Patna, Bihar, he holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and an MBA from IIM Trichy. He actively mentors and empowers individuals with disabilities, promoting accessibility and inclusion in India.
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Anusreeta Dutta is a columnist and climate researcher with prior experience as a political researcher and ESG analyst.
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Anvesh Reddy P. is a former Reuters journalist currently working with the Telangana government, where he channels his background in news operations and communication into public sector initiatives. During his tenure in mainstream journalism, he reported on regional politics, legislative affairs, and socio-economic dynamics across southern India for major national and international publications, including The Indian Express, The Week, and Deccan Chronicle. His writing leverages his sharp media insight, editorial expertise, and understanding of administrative governance to analyze shifting public policies, digital media strategies, and state-level development programs.
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Anwesha Bhattacharjee is a Mumbai-based media professional working in fiction content development and brand storytelling.
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Aparna Pande is director of the initiative on the future of India and South Asia at the Washington-based Hudson Institute
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Aqsa Shaikh is a Professor of the Department of Community Medicine in Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.
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Arabinda K Padhee and B. Rajender
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Aranya is a poet, currently based in Delhi, a place to which he doesn't belong.
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Archana Jyoti is a senior journalist with nearly 17 years of experience across crime, education, disability, environment, governance, public policy, and health systems. She has worked with leading organisations including PTI, The Asian Age, and The Pioneer, where she independently handled a dedicated health page. Her core strength lies in health and pharmaceutical reporting, driven by a strong public-interest approach and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. She is a recipient of the CMS–WHO Media Fellowship, CMS-BEEP Media Fellowship, and the India Science–UK Alliance Wellcome Trust Media Fellowship among a few others. She also enjoys handcrafting and travelling.
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Archana Surana is the Founder and Director of the Arch College of Design and Business in Jaipur, where she oversees institutional strategy, academic curriculum development, and design education frameworks. She also serves as an Executive Board Member (2022–2028) of the Cumulus Association in Finland, contributing to international advocacy for art and design education. Her writing leverages her extensive experience in higher education management, creative entrepreneurship, and global institutional collaborations.
Archita Kashyap is a writer, content creator and journalist and an autism parent. She has tracked cinema, OTT, music and global entertainment for publications and news networks. She is a communications specialist for non-profits and film projects
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Arghya is an independent journalist based in Delhi.
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Arijit Ghosh is a veteran Indian Air Force Wing Commander who played Ranji Trophy for the Services. He is the author of the book Air Warriors.
Arijit Ghosh is a veteran Indian Air Force Wing Commander who played Ranji Trophy for the Services. He is the author of the book Air Warriors.
Arijit Gupta is a freelance journalist based in Delhi, who is pursuing his masters in Convergent Journalism from AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia. His areas of interest are politics, global affairs and human rights.
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Arjun Mehta, a fourth‑generation photographer and Partner at Mahatta & Co., carries forward the legacy of one of India’s oldest photography studios, founded in 1915. Based in New Delhi, he has helped modernize the family business while preserving its historic archives that span India’s political and cultural milestones. Passionate about extending the legacy beyond his generation, Arjun has expanded Mahatta & Co.’s scope—from wedding photography in India and abroad to ventures like stock imagery and film production—keeping the century‑old institution relevant and deeply rooted in tradition.
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Arjun Ram Meghwal Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Arjun is a Business Growth Strategist at a Leading Software Development Company. Apart from working on a long-lasting relationship with customers and boosting business revenue, I am also interested in sharing my knowledge on various technologies through successful blog posts and article writing. Company: https://www.weblineindia.com/
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Arundhathi Subramaniam is the author of 15 books of poetry and prose. Her recent work includes the poetry collection The Gallery of Upside Down Women and the book of essays, Women Who Wear Only Themselves. She is the winner of several honours, including the Sahitya Akademi Prize for Poetry, the Il Ceppo Prize in Italy, the Mahakavi Kanhaiyalal Sethia Award and the inaugural Khushwant Singh Prize for Poetry
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Arundhati Moitra is a versatile content writer known for crafting insightful, well-researched, and engaging narratives across a wide range of subjects. With a strong command over language and a keen eye for detail, she specializes in simplifying complex ideas into clear, compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. Her writing reflects a balance of creativity and strategic thinking, making her work both impactful and reader-friendly.
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Arunima is an independent researcher and academic. Their views are personal.
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Arvind Sawant Member, Shiv Sena (UBT)
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Aryan Dwivedi is a Sub-Editor at Outlook India, where he writes about politics and national affairs. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. Apart from work, you'll find him enjoying a good game of football.
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Asad Rahmani is a conservationist and an ornithologist
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Ashish Gupta and Ashwini Phadnis
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Ashish Mukherjee
Project Director (Udaan)
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Managing Director & CEO, Universal Trustees
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Ashita Munjral and Drishti Chhiber
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Ashlin Mathew is senior associate editor, Outlook. She is based in Delhi
From Assam and based in New Delhi, Ashmita Sharma works at the intersection of labour rights, gender justice, and sustainability.
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CEO Kalinga Literary Festival
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Ashok Kumar Sinha currently serves as the Additional Director at Bihar Museum, Patna. Previously, he held the position of the Director of Upendra Maharathi Crafts Research Institute, Patna, and the Chief Executive Officer of Bihar State Khadi and Village Industries Board, Patna. He has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of folk arts and handicrafts in Bihar. He has authored a total of 36 books on art and literature, including Batohi, Sun Lo Hamari Baat (novel), Pita (section-poetry), BairiPaiswa Ho Ram, Mawali Ki Betiyaan (story-collection) and Man ToPanchhiBhaya (Travel-Memoirs). Shri Ashok Kumar Sinha has been honored with numerous awards for his literary achievements, including the Sudeergh Hindi Seva Sammaan from Vikramshila Hindi Vidyapeeth, Gandhinagar and the Bihar Government's Raajbhasa Sammaan and Dinkar Art Writing Award
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The author is former Education Secretary to the Government of India.
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Ashutosh Kumar Pandey is a journalist based in Ara, Bihar
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Ashuutosh Srivastava is a Supreme Court Lawyer
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Ashwani Kumar is a Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and author of Community Warriors: State, Peasants, and Caste Armies in Bihar.
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Ashwani Sharma Senior State Correspondent with the Outlook. A seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience in reporting and analysis. Has served as the State Bureau Chief for The Indian Express in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, and has also worked in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, as well as in Chandigarh, Rohtak (Haryana), and Jammu. Holds a doctorate in Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Vice Chairman & CEO BCD Group & Chairman, CII Real Estate (NR)
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Asim Rafiqui worked as an independent photojournalist from 2001-2017, producing stories for publications including National Geographic (France), GEO, Stern, and Time. He is currently pursuing a PhD, researching the sensory and embodied epistemologies of a fisherfolk community along Pakistan’s Makran coast in Balochistan
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Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
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Atmadeep Sengupta is a Doctoral Scholar of Anthropology at Brunel University, London.
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The author is a researcher and the Co-Coordinator of the Asia Desk at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, byline request
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Research Scholar in Dept of Political Science, University of Hyderabad
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Audrey DMello is the Director of Majlis, a legal centre supporting women and children facing sexual and domestic violence.
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Aurko Mahapatra and Akash Baghar
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Dr. Avantika Tewari is as an Assistant Professor of Political Theory at the Jindal Global Law School.
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Avinash Godbole is Professor and Associate Academic Dean at JSLH, Jindal Global University
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Avneesh Tyagi is a political analyst and senior journalist with over three decades of media experience across Uttar Pradesh and Western UP, having served extensively in the state bureau of Dainik Jagran in Lucknow. He specialises in regional political dynamics, electoral strategy, policy implementation, and grassroots governance. His writing leverages his long-standing investigative newsroom background and deep understanding of state-level political structures to analyse voter dynamics, policy shifts, and political developments in northern India.
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