Long before screens brought stories to life, there was the art of storytelling: a magical passage into forgotten lands, distant kingdoms and worlds that existed only in the imagination. Through words, a storyteller could transport listeners across oceans, into enchanted forests and towards adventures where the impossible seemed entirely within reach. Passed down orally from one generation to the next, these stories entertained, educated and helped children make sense of the w

Naman Kandoi, Director of Mayoor School Jaipur and CEO of Global Institute of Technology, brings an engineering perspective to education. An alumnus of Purdue University and Imperial College London, he champions experiential learning, design thinking and critical inquiry. He has collaborated with CBSE on national assessment reforms and was recognised among India’s Elite 50 Eduicons for advancing future-ready education.

Shivika Gupta is a career counsellor with over eight years of experience. Beginning her career in the UK, she later worked in Canada and across North America with universities and schools and currently works with schools in India. She holds an MBA in Strategy from the UK and an LLB & a B.Com. (Hons.) from Delhi University. Earlier, she practised law in India, with experience at the District Courts of Delhi and the Delhi High Court and law firms across Delhi.

Satarupa Majumder is the Founder and Secretary of Katakhali Swapnopuron Welfare Society (KSWS), a nonprofit advancing educational equity across the Sundarbans in West Bengal. Since 2012, she has led the growth of Swapnopuron’s education initiatives, creating opportunities for children in remote island communities through inclusive, holistic and community-centred education.

Vikram Narvekar is an experienced educationist with qualifications in M.A., B.Ed. and PGDCT, and a D.Litt. from American University. Having worked across Mysore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Bijapur and Bagalkot, he currently serves as Principal at CISCE BLDE, Vijayapura. He is also a National Resource Person for CBSE, with specialised training in school health through Delhi–South Asia UNESCO.

Dr. Kavya Shree Basappa is a biotechnology scholar, educator and Principal with over a decade of experience. She champions inclusive, technology-enabled learning and mentors teachers. Her honours include the G20-recognised Best Education Article award and the Shiksha Bhushan Puraskar 2023. She authored Biology Made Easy.

Ms. Mena Mittal, State Awardee and Vice Principal of Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, has served the school for 35 years and as a CBSE Resource Person. Through experiential learning, student clubs and community initiatives like Roti Bank and Nav Chetna Shiksha Kendra, she promotes holistic development and social responsibility.

Satwant Palekar is an accomplished education leader with 28 years of experience across India and internationally. Holding postgraduate degrees in Physical Chemistry and Solid State Physics, she specialises in curriculum development, educator training, and international education. A NABET assessor, she has evaluated 180+ schools and currently leads academics at Birla Open Minds, overseeing 120+ schools.

Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi is the Director of the AISECT Group of Universities and oversees the organisation’s skill development, research and documentation initiatives. With a background in Electronics and Computer Technology and Rural Management, she contributes to advancing inclusive education, skill development and research-driven learning.