Pranaame Bhagawati is an Indian classical danseuse, choreographer, author and cultural activist having toured her artistic skills in Germany, UAE, UK, USA, Tanzania, Maldives, Guyana, Qatar, Singapore, etc. She founded the AMRAPALI (Society for ARTS) and Amrapali Magazine for the propagation of traditional culture, international exchanges and cultural sustainability. She is a creative genius and a visionary. She launched the Fabustack as an e-commerce platform to uplift the rural craftsmanship moulded with contemporary approach. She is an excellent cultural event curator and organizer having propagating Indian arts and traditions in various places to popularize its impact in the society and the human kind. She proved her excellent work folio  as  a diligent Cultural Administrator, visionary, focused, proactive and determined leader during her tenure as the Regional Officer cum Consultant at Guwahati Regional Office, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India as well as the Director, Kathak Kendra (National Institute of Kathak Dance), under the Sangeet Natak Akademi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Two of her books namely 'KATHAK KALPIKA' and 'THE ART OF DANCING' are under publication. 

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Krishnakshi Goswami, an MBA in HR & Marketing has more than 15 years of experience to her credit in the service industry, primarily in the Education Sector. Her key skills are into the Inter and Intra communication skills, strategic thinking, problem solving, decision making, team management, coordination with stakeholders and event management. Her association with AMRAPALI (Society for ARTS) has been remarkably diligent. Her selfless involvement in giving creative managerial involvement and network building left an everlasting impact in its executions. 

Rajni Rao is a Doordarshan-graded Kathak artist, PhD holder in Dance, and Senior Fellow (CCRT, Ministry of Culture). A Kathak Guru at Kathak Kendra, she has over three decades of teaching and performance experience, including national festivals like Khajuraho Nritya Mahotsav and Maha Kumbh. Trained under eminent gurus, she has represented India on prestigious platforms, authored research, conducted workshops, and received multiple national awards for her contribution to classical dance.

Tikendrajit Sarma has retired as Assistant Professor from North Guwahati College, North Guwahati, Assam from the Department of Anthropology. He is the Gold Medalist in Anthropology from Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam. His in-depth knowledge and passion towards his subject has led many of his students to pursue it as a profession. He also served as a Member of the Committee of Courses and Studies (UG) for the Department of Anthropology under Gauhati University. He has been associated with the AMRAPALI (Society for ARTS) as the Education Consultant since its inception from 2015. 

A renowned sports journalist, educationist, and passionate advocate for grassroots sports, Balendra Mohan Chakravarty is widely regarded as the flag bearer of physical education in Assam. He is the founder of Abhiruchi, Assam’s first sports magazine, and the driving force behind the launch of Abhiruchi Sports Day in 1984 — an annual celebration of sporting excellence marking the Birthday of First Arjuna Awardee from North East Shri Bhogewsar Baruah. He is the Founder Principal of the Abhiruchi Institute of Physical Education (AIPE) in Assam in 2008. The Abhiruchi Institute of Physical Education (AIPE) stands as a pioneering force in the realm of sports and physical education in Northeast India. Established with the vision of creating a strong foundation for scientific sports training and education, AIPE is the first dedicated physical education institution in the region with the aim of nurturing talent, fostering discipline, and bridging the gap between athletes and academic opportunity.

Dr. Sarita Pathak Yajurvedi is a distinguished vocalist of Hindustani Classical Music of Rampur Sadarang Parampara (Rampur Gharana). She began her musical journey under the guidance of Pt. Shankar Nath Patil and further honed her skills with the legendary vocalist, Vidushi Sulochana Brahaspati, under the Guru - Sashay Parampara. Recognized as an 'A' Grade artiste by All India Radio and empaneled with ICCR since 1999, Dr. Yajurvedi has captivated audiences worldwide with her performances. She has graced prestigious events such as Tansen Samaroh, Sahitya Kala Parishad's Bhakti Utsav and Uttradhikar Samaroh by Raza Foundation. Her performances also include engagements with the IGNCA, New Delhi. She is deeply committed to preserving and promoting the musical legacy of her father-in-law, Vaggeyakar Acharya Brahaspati. Her notable achievements include published video recordings of 24 Ragas and 124 Bandishes of Acharya Brahaspati by IGNCA, along with her album 'Yeh Naina' by Music Today. She is also a dedicated educator, currently serving as the Head of Department of Music at Bharati College, University of Delhi. Her more than 800 Lec - Dem videos on Hindustani classical music on the YouTube CEC-UGC channel have gathered garnered a global following further solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the classical music world.

Vandana Srivastava is a renowned painter of Bhojpuri art. With her creative vision, cultural sensitivity and innovative use of colors and motifs, she has played a significant role in bringing Bhojpuri art to national and international recognition. Her paintings reflect local beliefs, faith in deities, agricultural, culture, the lives of village women, etc. The Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India has selected her for the Senior Fellowship in recognition of her research-based artistry, deep understanding of art history, and her continous efforts towards the preservation and promotion of Bhojpuri art. She has delivered lectures on Bhojpuri art at BHU, Varanasi; Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari and Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. She has also been a distinguished member of the Delhi Government's Arts and Literature Council. Her paintings have appeared on the covers of prominent publications such as the Delhi Sahitya Akademi's magazine Akshar Parv and Bhojpuri Sahitya Sarita. She has repeatedly emphasized the need for art to receive official recognition so that artists can gain not only acknowledgement but also sustainable livelihoods and a supportive creative environment. Today, Vandana Srivastava is recognized as a leading representative of Bhojpuri painting - a unique artist, researcher and cultural ambassador whose creativity has provided new heights, recognition and discourse for art. ​

Prof. Ravindra Nath Sribastava, widely known as 'Parichay Das', is a multifaceted writer, poet, essayist, critic and thinker in Hindi criticism, Bhojpuri literatutre, folk literature, the Nath tradition, Indian literature and Indian cultural discourse. He earned his Ph.D. from Gorakhpur University and currently serves as Professor and former Head of the Department of Hindi at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University), Nalanda. He is also a highly capable administrator. He has served as Secretary of the Delhi Government's Maithili - Bhojpuri Academy and Delhi Hindi Academy, where under his leadership numerous literary, translation and cultural programs were successfully conducted. Additionally, he served as Deputy Director at the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, contributing significantly to Indian art, cultural training. He has been invited to the World Hindi Conference in Fiji and delivered lectures on Bhojpuri literature at programs organised by the Sahitya Akademi in Kathmandu. He is an active member of the Hindi and research committees of several central universities, including Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari; Central University of South Bihar, Gaya Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow; Maulana Chishti University, Lucknow. He is regularly invited to literary conferences, national seminars and university lectures across South Asian countries. He has authored, edited and co-edited over 30 books. He has also pioneered a new literary methodology called 'SUGADYA'. He has served as Editor for Delhi Government literary journals namely 'PARICHHAN' (Maithili - Bhojpuri Academy) and INDRAPRASTHA BHARATI (Hindi Academy) and as Chief Editor of the Hindi magazine ~ GAURAVSHALI BHARAT. He is currently the Chief Editor of the Bhojpuri weekly newspaper SAMACHAR BINDU. 

Gurpreet Kaur has embraced every role with grace, courage, and creativity, constantly reinventing herself at every stage of life. Being married to a naval officer, the years of sailings became more than just voyages which came to her as a gift of resilience, balance, and countless opportunities to rediscover herself. It is when she joined institutes like iNIFD and IITC to do graduate courses in fashion and fashion merchandising. Her journey began in the world of fashion—as a merchandiser and designer. Fabrics, textures, and styles became her language of storytelling. She pursued her Master’s in Retail Management. She was a Visiting Fashion Faculty in various institutes in Mumbai almost for a decade. Along the way, she launched her own label—Gurpreet Kaur—showcasing handwoven fabric outfits through exhibitions. The quest for deeper meaning drew her to Pranic Healing. Aligning energies, she discovered the power of inner transformation. Blending this with fashion, she gradually evolved into an Image Consultant, guiding individuals to build confidence from within. From this vision, Vibrant Aura Studio was born—a sanctuary where style, healing, and self-expression converge. She quotes, "Through my books, I’ve given words a voice—guiding journeys from stage presence to self-image, from style to confidence, and from a mother’s perception to her perspective. Each one is a reflection of growth, courage, and authenticity". THE STAGE IS ALL YOURS - Take a leap to maximize potential inside out ; REFLECTIONS UNVEILED - Poems on image, style, and confidence. An E-book PERCEPTION TO PERSPECTIVE - Reflections of a working mother. She didn’t stop there—her idea, something she truly care about, found its voice on a premium platform like TEDx. Her journey is the story of a woman who dares to reinvent herself with every season of life, turning challenges into opportunities to uplift others.