About Us
Probal DasGupta
Probal is an author, columnist, military veteran and a business leader. He served for a decade with Gorkha Rifles in Indian Army. He is the bestselling author of Watershed 1967 and Camouflaged: Forgotten Stories from Battlefields. He has a master’s from Columbia University in New York (USA) and has been a Braun-Myers Fellow, Tata Scholar and RD Sethna Scholar.
Dr Sanjeev Chopra
Dr Chopra is Founder of Valley of Words Festival and the author of ‘We the People of the States of Bharat’ (HarperCollins). A distinguished columnist, historian, and retired IAS officer. His work extensively covers policy issues, governance, and development. His thought leadership has made him a sought-after speaker at prestigious institutions
Cmde Srikant Kesnur (Retd)
A Navy Veteran with 36 years in the service in frontline operational assignments and a parallel trajectory as an academician. He has helmed 12 books or monographs and many other publications of the Navy. In recent years he has been a prominent voice on digital and social media advocating the cause of maritime consciousness.
Eika Chaturvedi Banerjee
Eika Chaturvedi Banerjee is the founder of Eikam Resonance - a purpose-driven organization, where, along with her community of researchers, she delves into ancient wisdom to solve forcontemporary issues. Eikam blends modern‐day management practices, leadership frameworks & corporate strategic directioning with perspectives imbibed from time- ¬tested ancient wisdom, history & mythology. Previously, Eika spent two decades in the corporate world across global private wealth banking
Nikhil Apte
Colonel Nikhil Apte is an Indian Army veteran and was decorated for distinguished service. He has had corporate stints with Tata Services and WhatsApp/Meta where he handled Govt business engagement in India and APAC. He is a recent entrepreneur and also hosts a YouTube podcast “Conversations with Colonel”. Nikhil is a keen sportsman and an adventurer. He has undertaken a mountaineering expedition in Garhwal Himalayas, a White Water Rafting expedition in Sikkim and a solo Motorcycle tour through Bhutan.