Authors

Rakesh Asthana, former IPS officer, served as DG of BSF, BCAS & NCB, and as CBI Director (in-charge), with over two decades in top security leadership roles.

The writer is a leading educationist and development professional, with extensive experience in public education, startups, skilling, gender, digital transformation, CSR, media and entertainment, and institutional infrastructure in education and skilling. She has previously held senior positions at KPMG and IL&FS Education and Technology Services Ltd.

He is the Managing Editor of India Monitor. He has held senior positions in leading media organisations for over three decades.

An alumnus of Modern School, Amity University, and Cardiff University, the writer founded Infomerics Ratings, steering it from inception to industry recognition. With deep expertise in banking, finance, and regulatory frameworks, he blends entrepreneurial vision with social commitment, supporting education, CSR initiatives, and promoting golf, while shaping growth and innovation.

Shahid Faridi is the Editor of India Monitor (@MonitorBharat). With decades of experience in journalism, he has served as Resident Editor at The New Indian Express, The Morning Standard, and The Sunday Standard. Over the years, he has also worked with leading publications including The Economic Times, DNA, Times of India Plus, and Realpolitik Magazine

Ukrainian Studies Foundation in Australia. Research Fellow, Australian National University