Biji George
Biji George, Principal of NEERI Modern School, is a dedicated and accomplished senior educator with over three decades of experience at Modern School, Nagpur. Her unwavering passion for teaching and learning has shaped countless young minds, fostering a deeper understanding through innovative and enhanced educational practices.
A proponent of technology in education, she is adept at integrating digital tools to enrich the learning experience. Beyond her role as an educator, she has excelled as a Co-Scholastic Coordinator, Soft Skills Trainer and Resource Person for various CBSE topics, showcasing her multifaceted expertise.
Her flair for hosting events has made her a sought-after Master of Ceremonies. She regularly comperes high-profile events, including the Annual Day celebrations of Nagpur Traffic Police’s Road Safety Patrol (RSP) Department and beauty pageants like Ms. Maharashtra and Ms. Nation.
Dr Ashutosh Arvindrao Paturkar
Dr Ashutosh Arvindrao Paturkar, Dean at G. H. Raisoni Skill Tech University, Nagpur, is a distinguished academic and author with a Ph.D. from Nagpur University. With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and eighteen years in academics, he expertise in Strategic and Marketing Management, he supervises doctoral students and conducts training programs globally.
Priyanka Kothari
A stay -home mum of two. I am a cosmetic technology graduate and skincare educator. Written for local and national dailies.I tutor children in Creative writing and Reading. Certificate in Science Communication. And pursuing a General Management program from IIM Nagpur at the moment
I am actively involved in NGOs like CMCA (Childrens movement for civic Awareness ),Akshar and Pranav in Nagpur and part of Kolkata based Prabha Khaitan Foundation working for literature and art and Indian culture. I am active member and patron of Vidharbha Literary Festival, Nagpur ' s own Literature Festival .Certified Pranic healer.
Naveen Choudhary
Naveen Choudhary is a popular new generation writer of Hindi. His novels ‘Janta Store’ and'Dhai Chaal’ received raving reviews by the readers and made its entry in Hindi bestseller list. Naveen Choudhary observes politics and society very closely, which reflects in his writing as well. He writes satire, articles on marketing and trends for several news organisations.
Naveen Choudhary is an MBA (Marketing) by qualification. He served several reputed organisations such as Aditya Birla Group, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, Educomp, Oxford University Press etc. in the Brand and Marketing department. His last assignment was with Oxford University Press as Associate Marketing Director (global). Naveen left his job in October 2021 to pursue his interest in writing. Naveen is also a public speaker. He conducts workshops and delivers talks on personality development, public speaking, social media management and book writing.
Dr Chanda Sinhababu
Dr Chanda Sinhababu is the Head HR of Guru Network Pvt. Ltd. She has doctorate degree in Human Resource Management and MBA with HR and Finance as majors. Her expertise is in crafting strategies to meet business goals, developing and executing human resource strategy to support overall business plan. She is also a clinical psychologist and study behaviour and brain function of individuals and provide solutions. Her career is spread over 2 decades.
She is an avid reader and reads variety of genres. She is currently reading The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi.
Dr Puja Bang
A surgeon by profession, a writer-teacher by heart, and a seeker in spirit, she has written fiction under the pseudonym Piorre Hart. Perennially stumbling onto realms of infinite possibilities; she is on the bumpy journey to self-discovery, with all its waves and ebbs. She thrives on connections; on chai; as on philosophising the universe while universalising philosophy. She has been writing since she was eight; dabbling in various forms of the craft: both, words and verses. Her poems and short stories have found their place in various magazines and anthologies. Her novels “Where There’s A Will… ”, “Dial T for Terror” and “A Genre called Hope” have received rave reviews. Between writing prescriptions on one hand to stories on the other, she is now exploring the poetry of inner silence... the wordlessness beyond the words.
Ms. Ananya Amit Gandhare
Ms. Ananya Amit Gandhare is a student of Class 9 at Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Vidya Mandir, Chinchbhawan, Nagpur. She is a passionate sportsperson who has actively participated in several DSO and State-level tournaments in Badminton, Kabaddi, Volleyball, and Minigolf. She is also a Gold Medalist at the State-Level Minigolf Tournament 2025 held in Nagpur.
Dr Atya Kapley
With a research experience of 30 years, Atya Kapley has been able to develop scientific as well as administrative skills, leading to many National and International projects. She brings in two specific domains into her scientific career (i) Generating knowledge via basic research and (ii) Taking science to society. She has worked with developing monitoring protocols and used genomic tools to understand polluted niches to develop bioremediation options for degraded land and wastewater. Her current interests also include mapping the next emerging health threat, the multi-drug resistant genes in environmental niches. She has led a number of flagship projects, remediating contaminated sites, by leading a multi-expertise team, combining, microbiology, genomics, engineering and computational science that combine to address the Nation’s longstanding problem of untreated sewage. She is also leading a team that will develop the first ever microbial map of the holy Ganga River, from Gangotri to Diamond Harbor. This will be the first ever baseline map of a river in our country. She has coordinated international projects with Finland, Estonia and Portugal in the field of environmental protection and has ongoing collaborations with experts from UK, Netherlands, China, France, Singapore, Denmark and Israel. She works extensively to empower women in science, being the former Vice President of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Asia Pacific region. OWSD is unit of UNESCO with Headquaters at TWAS, Trieste, Italy, that works to empower women in science.
Monica Bhagwagar
Monica Bhagwagar has done her Bachelors in English Literature, Sociology & Psychology, Masters in English Literature from Stella Marris College, Chennai,MPhil in English Literature & Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations from Bhawans.,Chennai
She has worked with ITC, Life and Time Magazines, Welcome Group of Hotels, Lectured Sociology and English Literature, Apple Industries Ltd, etc.
Currently she has a paper designer company, PAPERAGE which is her passion, which deals with in Higher end Designer Stationary.
She is a founder member of NGO We 7 Care Foundation.She enjoys giving talks in colleges, schools and companies on different topics. She has trained the staff of Metro, Nagpur besides other. Recipient of many awards, recognitions, Femina Power Woman of the Year, Navbharat Times, Power Woman, etc. Member of BNI (Business Networking International), Rotary Club of Nagpur and Ehsaas Lady of Prabha Khaitan Foundation. She actively hosts conversations with prominent authors, politicians & artists.
She is known as the paper tigress of Nagpur!
Niharika Chugh Vali
Niharika is an entrepreneur in the kids’ recreation space. She is the Founder of Jump - an indoor playground focused on reviving touch-and-feel play and the power of imagination in early childhood years.
Niharika began her career as a news anchor and correspondent with the Times Group and later also worked in spheres of design and freelance copywriting.
She completed her post graduation in International Communications from University of Leeds after graduating in BA (Hons) English from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University. She has also completed the Emerging Leaders Executive programme from Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Vikrant Shandilya
Vikrant Shandilya is an India-based senior journalist, writer and social entrepreneur
Having a longstanding journalistic career, spanning over two decades, Vikrant Shandilya has been associated with many leading publications of India, including The Times of India and Zee News.
The Editor-In-Chief of Nation Next - News Hub For New India - and the founder of India Next Media Private Limited, Vikrant Shandilya has been working towards developing a new age media ecosystem by developing and disseminating avant-garde mass media publications and platforms.
A commerce graduate from Delhi University and a post graduate in mass communication, Vikrant Shandilya possesses a rich experience of launching and managing quite a few renowned newspapers and magazines as the Editor of the same in markets like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Nagpur and Chandigarh.
After starting his journalistic career at the age of 19, Vikrant Shandilya joined Zee News, where he worked as a crime journalist.
At the age of 23, he became one of the youngest editors in India, when he started editing a monthly magazine - The Fourth Dimension - in Delhi. Subsequently, he launched a women's magazine and became the first male editor to run a women’s magazine in India.
In 2006, he joined The Times of India, where he worked as the Editor of various editions for almost a decade. In past few years, he has launched a series of digital news platforms, including Nation Next, Next of Campus, Discover Nagpur, etc.
Founder of a Non-profit Organisation - Nation Next Foundation - Vikrant Shandilya has been actively involved in philanthropy and social entrepreneurship for past few years.
Shabbir Shakir
Shabbir Shakir is the past District Governor of Rotary District 3030, covering an area from Nagpur to Nashik.
He completed his BE(Hons) from BITS Pilani. Thereafter for few years he served some of the very well know organizations of Indian Corporate world like Eicher Motors Ltd, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Standard Batteries Ltd and Crompton Greaves Ltd before starting on his own.
He is into the business of Printing & Packaging and Distribution of Photography Equipment.
One of the things he is passionate about is Blood Donation, which he himself has donated 138 times till date.
Nupur Jain
Nupur is a passionate book lover and a seasoned professional in the publishing industry. A post-graduate in English Literature from the Department of English, Savitribai Phule Pune University, she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the same field. Before transitioning into publishing, she served as an Assistant Professor for a few years, bringing academic depth to her current role.
She has also been an integral part of the core organizing committee of the Pune International Literary Festival for three successful years, contributing to its programming and execution. As a writer, Nupur regularly pens thought-provoking blogs for Youth Ki Awaaz on topics such as feminism, gender and sexuality, films, and literature.
Presently, she serves as an Acquisition Manager at Sakal Publications, Pune, where she combines her literary acumen and editorial expertise to identify and nurture powerful voices in contemporary writing.
Dr Meena Rajesh
An accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in management education, Dr Meena Rajesh currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of G H Raisoni University in rural Madhya Pradesh. With a career spanning various facets of education, Dr Meena Rajesh is passionate about fostering innovative and student-centered learning environments. They bring a nuanced approach to teaching, valuing personal engagement over traditional research, and frequently explore diverse topics like management principles, financial analysis, economics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
With a keen understanding of rural education’s unique challenges and potential, Dr Meena Rajesh continuously seeks to elevate the university's profile while making a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the broader community
Prof. Supantha Bhattacharyya
MA, M.Phil., MBA, MFA, Ph.D.
Professor & Director – MA (English), Hislop College, Nagpur
Ph.D. Supervisor
Prof. Supantha Bhattacharyya is an academician, poet, theatre artist and quizmaster. A gold medallist in M.A. (English) and university topper in M.Phil., he ranked 24th in the state at the S.S.C. level. He has presented and published numerous research papers in national and international journals and chaired multiple academic sessions.
An accomplished theatreperson, he has performed in over 150 plays across English, Hindi, Bangla and Marathi, portraying iconic roles such as Claudius, Mercutio, Moriarty, Captain Hook, Mad Hatter, Malvolio, Puck and Shylock. As a poet, he edits the poetry journal Rhythmix and is a recipient of the All India Poetry Prize (British Council & Poetry Society of India).
A passionate quizzer and quizmaster, he has participated in prestigious competitions such as the Bournvita School Quiz and BBC Mastermind Open, and has conducted multiple inter-school, inter-college and national-level university quizzes.
He has twice been voted “Most Popular Teacher of Nagpur” in Times of India students’ polls and has been felicitated by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad for his contribution to theatre.
Vinita Bahri
Founder member of Samarth Wealth Management, Vinita Bahri is a Chartered Accountant and a personal Financial Consultant with more than 30 years of experience. Has been an active participant in the Investment World since the age of 16 and can summarize her nearly 40 year experience of investment in one sentence- Compounding is indeed the eighth wonder of the world. She is a regular speaker on various forums and institutions such as the NADT, NIT, RKNEC, Rotary Clubs , etc.. and was also invited to be on the advisory panel of CNBC 18, to advise the women investors on retirement planning. Besides growing wealth, she is also passionate about growing trees
Anmol Mukherjee
Anmol Mukherjee is the Principal of The Jain International School, Nagpur, a role she has been successfully leading since 2010. A University Topper and an engineer by qualification (B.E. Electronics & Telecommunication, M.A.N.I.T. Bhopal), along with a B.Ed., she brings a strong technical understanding to education. With prior leadership roles as Vice Principal at MSB Educational Institute (ICSE) and Ira International School (CBSE), she has over two decades of experience in academic administration.
Her ideology focuses on developing structured systems that enhance academic excellence while nurturing teachers and students. She strongly believes in blending technology with a human touch, and encourages children to focus on their natural strengths rather than imposed expectations.
An active Rotarian for over 30 years, she has served in multiple leadership positions. Beyond her profession, she enjoys painting, cooking, debating, and reading.
Dr Bhumika Agrawal
Dr Bhumika Agrawal is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities, Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur. She has over 25 years of teaching experience and specializes in Communication Skills, Business and Professional Communication, and Indian English Drama.
Since 2016, she has been serving as an English Language Trainer for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) under the Airports Authority of India (AAI), contributing significantly to aviation English training and assessment.
Dr Agrawal coordinated the sponsored project ‘Impact of Fake News’ funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Module, with a grant of €25,200. She also represented India in Israel (2018) as part of the Erasmus+ SILICE project, promoting social innovation and intercultural learning.
An accomplished author, she has written the book ‘Communication Skills’ and has published 15 research papers and 3 book chapters. She has delivered over 60 guest lectures across various academic and professional platforms.
Apart from her academic pursuits, she has also earned a Visharad in Vocal Music, and has served as a News Reader.
Dr Anushree Duseja
Dr. Anushree Duseja, a posture therapist and movement specialist who has been leading the wellness space in Nagpur for over six years. She is the founder of two PHYX Studios in the city, where she integrates Physiotherapy, Pilates, and Posture therapy to help people move pain-free and live better. Dr. Anushree holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Coventry University, U.K., and is a certified Posture Therapist from the Egoscue University, California.
Khushnoor Chugh
Khushnoor Chugh, Born and brought up in Nagpur; having done her BA, LL. B and Bachelor of Journalism from the Nagpur University.
Started her working life as a Coordinator for the Nagpur Management Association, she later worked as Sub - Editor come Reporter for the then leading Daily, NAGPUR TIMES.
Married to Dr. Sanjiv Chugh, she later pursued her career as a free lance journalist. Juggling roles as a wife and mother, she took up the task of administering their Nursing Home until 2018.
She has been the President of the Rotary Club of Nagpur in 2015-16.
She now devotes time to pursuing her hobbies; gardening being one of them. She now runs FLOURISH which is an extension of her passion.
Abhay Mukherjee
Col Abhay Mukherjee, was commissioned in Regiment of Artillery . The officer has put in three decades plus of active service in almost all terrain in India. Has been Instructor at Siachen Battle School and Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School. Traveled extensively and is an avid military history reader . Second generation officer, he has been distinguished by training largest number of Agniveers of approximately 6500 in one go at Artillery Centre, Hyderabad.
Dr. Shakti Sharma
Dr. Shakti Sharma is a doctorate in Food and Nutrition and has qualified UGC-NET. She received her Master’s degree with gold medal in Food and Nutrition from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur. She subsequently completed her internship from AIIMS, New Delhi and Choithram Hospital, Indore.
Dr. Shakti Sharma is an academician and a holistic clinical nutritionist specializing in weight management and sports nutrition for young athletes. She holds a teaching experience for over 17 years in reputed undergraduate and post graduate institutes of Nagpur.
She is a certified Diabetic educator and is successfully running a diet clinic ‘Nutrition and You’ since more than 5 years. She is an impressive public speaker on Health and Wellness and regularly conducts awareness sessions for corporate, various Government organizations and NGOs .
She regularly contributes in print and digital media related to diet, health and wellness. Her passion turned into profession and has profoundly contributed to the book for upcoming Home scientists, Nutritionists and Food scientists.
Vinay Pande
Mr. Vinay Pande, Senior Journalist, Podcaster, and Informator formerly associated with Republic TV. Known for his balanced perspective and narrative clarity, he brings depth and direction to every conversation.
Sharad D. Bhave
H.O.D., Dept. of Business Management, C. P. & Berar E. S. College, Nagpur
Shri. Sharad D. Bhave holds a B.E. in Civil Engineering and an M.B.A. in Marketing, with an illustrious career spanning over 55 years across industry, academia, and professional associations.
He has served as Vice Principal of EMCONS, Bombay; Director of Global Business School, G.H. Raisoni Group; and Honorary Faculty at several reputed institutions including Bytco Institute of Management and Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan.
As Chairman of B-Ta Engg. Pvt. Ltd., Nashik, he received the F.A.S.S.I. Award from the Vice President of India, Shri R. Venkatraman, in 1985 for pioneering work in non-conventional energy gadgets.
Currently, he serves as Member, Governing Council – DMIMS, Advisor – NIPM Nagpur Chapter, and is an active member of QCFI, NHRD Network, Rotary Club of Nagpur Vision, Yuvak Birdari, and the Geriatric Society of India
Pooja Dhadiwal
Poet | Painter | Teacher | Mother | Homemaker
An artist, poetess and nurturer at heart, Pooja Dhadiwal, known by her creative name Vvama, beautifully blends emotion and imagination in everything she does.
After completing her B.A., A.T.D., and B.Ed., Her art and poetry mirror her belief that creativity is not just an expression, but a way of living.
Her poems have been published in several acclaimed anthologies, including:
- Goonj
- Feminino
- Waqt Ek Rahasya
- The Great Indian Anthology
- Strings of Connection, among others.
A proud and active member of the Literary Warriors Group (LWG), she has participated in numerous online and offline poetry meets. She has recently helped organise, anchor and perform at Literature Fest 3.0, held in Pune, where her eloquence and warmth resonated deeply with audiences. She has also participated in many live poetry sessions.
Her creative career reached a new milestone when she was given the opportunity to recite several of her poems at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai on two separate occasions, which further established her as a significant voice in the literary community.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Pooja is a doting mother of two and a proud homemaker, gracefully balancing her family life with her creative passions.
