Alka Pande, Art Historian, Author and Curator and professor of Art History and Aesthetics, for more than two decades, did her postdoctoral research in critical art theory at Goldsmiths, University of London.In 2006, under the aegis of the Charles Wallace India Trust. A prolific writer she has authored over 20 books. She was awarded the […]
Anju Makhija is a Sahitya Akademi, award-winning poet, playwright and translator. She has written four poetry collections incl. View from the Web and Pickling Season; co-translated Freedom & Fissures and Seeking the Beloved: the mystical verse of Shah Abdul Latif; co-edited three anthologies related to women, Indo-English theatre and young readers. Her collection of drama, […]
Dr. Sazina Khan, originally from Chandigarh and now thriving in Dubai, is a distinguished literary figure celebrated for her contributions to poetry, education, and cultural discourse. With an impressive academic foundation—dual doctorates and multiple master’s degrees—Dr. Khan’s writing embodies intellectual depth and insight. Out of five of her anthologies including bestsellers like The Chamber of Expressions, Echoes of […]
He is the Head – Operations, at the Programmes Department, India Habitat Centre. His awareness of the production management ecosystem in performing arts makes him an uncompromising professional and a delightful collaborator. The stimulating cultural evenings at Habitat Centre draws upon his managerial skills to make things work.
One of the most accomplished members of the team, Meera Rizvi has been the backbone of Dastangoi Collective. She has been practicing and performing the art for quite some time. Meera has been a witness to the revival of this art form and has been a great support and a guiding light to the team […]
Sahar Zaman is an award-winning television news journalist, author and cultural curator. She is recognized for her work in television, print and digital, for over 20 years as prime time newscaster, columnist and political news editor. When not in the studio, she has a deep interest in arts and music. Her debut book “Talat […]
Uma Prakash is an art Critic and curator of visual and performing arts. For over 25 years she was the contributing editor of Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She co-founded the Art and Literature Foundation and created the Gurgaon Utsav, the only open air, free, large, performing arts festival in Gurgaon. […]
Prof. Danish Iqbal is an awarded playwright who combines in himself various roles of a performer, teacher, writer, researcher, cultural organizer, and to all of which he brings exacting standards. Danish has done pioneering work in storytelling & drama, combining different styles seamlessly to project the unifying thread of Indian literary traditions. Also: Danish Iqbal […]
Vanita is a poet, academician, translator and critic. She has a post graduate in music and Punjabi and completed her doctoral research in Punjabi from Delhi University. She served as a lecturer in department of Punjabi in Khalsa College DU. She has done extensive work in translation and newspaper articles and also edited books and […]
Sumit Sehgal – the name brings on an instant smile and a reassurance when you find him in your corner. Which is exactly where Sumit has been for the past 7 years with Delhi Poetry Festival. With multiple experiences spanning over 13 years – an author & poet, events & outreach planner, digital communicator, visualizer […]
