Speakers

Sreeja V N is a versatile media and communication professional based in India. With expertise in communication strategy, government and media relations, and consultancy, she has successfully led initiatives and built impactful campaigns. As an entrepreneur, she brings a passion for innovation and continuous learning to her work, collaborating across sectors…

Somashekar Shiraguppi is a former Indian first-class cricketer and certified cricket coach from Dharwad, Karnataka. Born on 14 June 1974, he played as a right-handed wicket-keeper batsman in 41 first-class matches, mainly representing Karnataka from 1994 to 2000, and later Goa. He was part of Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy-winning teams in…

Dr. Soman Katalur – a distinguished scholar, poet, writer and illustrator. Hailing from the coastal district of Kozhikode, Kerala, Dr. Katalur is renowned for his profound understanding of maritime culture and his evocative depictions of the sea and its people. His poetry collection ‘Kani Meen,’ has earned him critical acclaim…

S. K. Aruni hails from Shahapur in Yadgir district. He has served for 20 years at the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), a central government institution, and is currently working as the Deputy Director at the Southern Regional Centre in Bengaluru. Deeply inclined toward history and research, he has…

Shaji Chen is a multifaceted Indian writer and actor born in Kattappana, Kerala. Proficient in Tamil, Malayalam, and English, his writing focuses on music and cinema, with features in major publications like The Hindu, Times of India, Ananda Vikatan, and Malayala Manorama. As an actor, he has delivered memorable performances in…