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Vanamala Viswanatha, professor of English Studies, has taught English for over four decades in premiere institutions in Bengaluru. A bilingual scholar, she has taught, published, and promoted Indian literatures in English translation, collaborating with Katha, Sahitya Akademi, and the National Translation Mission. An award-winning translator, she has translated important modern Kannada writers such as Tejasvi (1994), Vaidehi (1998), Sara Aboobacker (1999), U.R. Ananthamurthy (2001), Lankesh (2003), and Gulvadi Venkata Rao (2019). Her repertoire includes the translations of seminal pre-modern classics: Vachana (2012); The Life of Harishchandra (Harvard University Press, 2017); and Vaddaradhane, a 10th century Jaina text (HUP, forthcoming). A Translation Fellow at Ashoka University, she is currently translating L. Tolpadi’s essay collection, Musings on the Mahabharata.

Uma Krishnaswami was born in Delhi and now lives in British Columbia, Canada. Her numerous publications include picture books, middle grade novels, early readers, poetry, and nonfiction. Birds on the Brain is a sequel to Book Uncle and Me, winner of the Scholastic Asian Book Award, the Crossword Award, and the International Literacy Association’s Social Justice Literature Award. Uma has been nominated twice for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. She is faculty emerita, Writing for Children and Young Adults, Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Marya Shakil is a senior journalist with nearly 18 years of experience closely covering the Indian political landscape. Her insightful reporting has earned her multiple awards, including the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award for Politics and Government. Known for her incisive ground reports, Marya Shakil has adeptly captured the evolving trends in Indian politics. Over the years, she has held various roles, consistently tracking and analyzing the dynamic socio-political arena of Indian politics. Her work stands as a testament to her deep understanding and impactful contribution to journalism in India.

Narendra Nath Mishra, a seasoned senior journalist with nearly two decades of media experience, is renowned for his insightful observations on India’s socio-political landscape. He has extensively traveled across the country, reporting on diverse developments. Narendra Mishra has garnered few national and international fellowships and accolades throughout his career. He has held key editorial roles in various prominent media organizations, contributing significantly to journalism.