Speakers

Chidananda Sali, a native of Siravara, Raichur, is a distinguished Kannada poet, short story writer, and translator. Holding degrees in Mathematics, Journalism, and Kannada, he’s also an M.Phil, PGDHE, and PGDRM holder. A former journalist, he currently teaches mathematics in a government high school. Sali is a highly awarded author,…

Arshia Sattar holds a PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago. She teaches classical Indian literature at several institutions in India and writes for a number of journals and magazines. Her abridged translations of the epic Sanskrit texts Kathasaritsagara and Valmiki’s Ramayana have both been…

Shri N. Manu Chakravarthy is a residing in Bangalore is an academician , professor, writer and explorer of art and culture. N. Manu Chakravarthy’s work spans the fields of cultural, film, and feminist theory. His publications critically explore how art and cinema reflect broader social and political forces while bridging…

Suchitra Ramachandran (born December 16, 1987, in Chennai) is a bilingual writer, translator, and scientist based in Basel, Switzerland. With a background in engineering and a PhD in neuroscience from Carnegie Mellon University, she balances her scientific career with literary pursuits. Her debut Tamil short story collection Oli (2020) received…

V Sriram Kumar is a professional spanning Administration, CSR, and Corporate Communications. At FANUC India, he plays a pivotal role in aligning business strategy with social responsibility, sustainability, and community engagement. As President of Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA), Trustee of ELCIA Trust, and a member of the Electronics City…