Archives: Authors

Bankimchandra Chatterji (1838-94) is called the father of the Bengali novel and considered by many as its greatest novelist. He was a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance and closely associated with the Indian independence movement. Durgeshnandini (The Chieftain’s Daughter) was his first novel in Bengali and the first complete novel in Indian literature.

Julius J. Lipner is Professor in Hinduism and the Comparative Study of Religion and Chairman of the Faculty Board of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of several books, including Hindus: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices and Brahmabandhab Upadhyay: The Life and Thought of a Revolutionary.

Wing Commander Arijit Ghosh is a military historian and a veteran Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force, who has served in the IAF for twenty-five years.

Shannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s foremost strategic life coaches. She works to transform her clients’ careers, well-being, and lives. She specializes in executive strategy, transition, values, vision, overcoming burnout, and life planning for individuals. Her proven expertise enables clients to gain control of their lives in order to achieve their visions and goals and find happiness and fulfillment. She is the author of The Life Plan, a wellbeing specialist, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and media contributor, and a wife and mother of two.

Colleen Callander spent 30 years in the retail industry, serving as CEO of two iconic fashion brands, Sportsgirl and Sussan, where she established winning cultures and empowered people to reach their full potential. She is the author of Leader By Design: Be empowered to lead with confidence in business and in life.

Keshav Chandra is an Indian civil servant and a member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Known for his dedication and innovative
governance, he has held various significant positions in the government. Chandra’s work has earned him recognition and respect in administrative circles, reflecting his commitment to public service and his ability to bring about meaningful change. He also has a diverse range of artistic talents. Apart from being an accomplished photographer, he is also a painter, poet and writer. He has held many exhibitions of his photographs and paintings at prestigious art galleries. His combination of skills suggests a rich and multifaceted perspective on art, with each medium potentially influencing and enhancing
the others.. He completed his master’s degree in public governance and management from the London School of Economics. At present,
he is the chief secretary of the Andaman
and Nicobar Islands.

Raghav Rao was born in Mumbai, and grew up in London, Los Angeles and south India. He graduated from the University of Chicago and School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He enjoys bird-watching, playing squash and biking along Lake Michigan. This is his first book.