Brigadier (Retd.) Surinder Singh, SM, VSM, commanded the 121 (Independent) Infantry Brigade—better known as the Kargil Brigade—during the 1999 Kargil War. He has long argued that he repeatedly warned higher headquarters about Pakistani intrusions and intelligence lapses, claims he says were later suppressed or ignored.During the conflict he was removed from command, and in the war’s aftermath he was dismissed from service—becoming the only Indian Army officer sacked without a general court-martial—over allegations related to handling classified documents, a decision he has contested for years.A decorated officer (Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal), Singh has continued to seek an official reappraisal of the Kargil record; in 2025 he petitioned India’s Supreme Court for a fresh probe and corrections to the war history.

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju (born 21 August 1952) is an Indian structural chemist and Honorary Professor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. A pioneer of crystal engineering, he helped establish the importance of weak hydrogen bonds and introduced the “supramolecular synthon” concept.He served as President of the International Union of Crystallography (2011–2014). Educated at St. Xavier’s College (University of Bombay) and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (PhD, 1976), he has authored/edited several influential books: Organic Solid State Chemistry (1987), Crystal Engineering: The Design of Organic Solids (1989), The Crystal as a Supramolecular Entity (1996), The Weak Hydrogen Bond: In Structural Chemistry and Biology (1999, with T. Steiner), Crystal Design: Structure and Function (2003), Crystal Engineering: A Textbook (2011, with J. J. Vittal and A. Ramanan), and the broader-interest book Bhārat: India 2.0 (2022).He remains one of India’s most cited chemists and a leading voice on the future of chemistry and science in the country.His latest book 'Delimitation and States Reorganization: For a Better Democracy in Bharat' is now out.

Riri G. Trivedi is a certified parenting coach, psychotherapist, trainer, and researcher, widely recognized for her work in positive parenting and trauma healing. She is the co-author of This Book Won’t Teach You Parenting: But It Will Make You a Better Parent and the co-founder of both Wellness Space and the Society for Energy and Emotions (SEE), organizations dedicated to evidence-based psychotherapy, regression therapy, and life coaching.With a strong focus on helping individuals heal from adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and reconnect with their inner child, she brings a unique blend of therapeutic skills and research expertise. Her qualifications span multiple domains, including certification as a Past Life Regression Therapist, Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapist, Inner Child Integration Therapy practitioner, Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath® Practitioner, and Yoga Teacher and Therapist, alongside training in Gestalt therapy.Holding degrees in commerce, law, and business, and corporate experience with Procter & Gamble in Japan, she bridges the gap between structured business thinking and holistic healing practices. Currently a PhD scholar, she researches the effects of ACE on anxiety, depression, and well-being among Indian adults, with several peer-reviewed publications to her name.Riri is also a member of professional bodies such as the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association, the Spiritual Regression Therapy Association, The Earth Association for Regression Therapy, and the HeartMath Institute.

Dr. Gurbachan Singh is an independent economist based in India, known for his work at the intersection of macroeconomics and financial stability. He holds degrees from Hindu College, the Delhi School of Economics, and a Ph.D. from the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre.Over the years, he has taught as a visiting professor at institutions like Ashoka University, ISI Delhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. His research covers topics such as interest rate policy, asset prices, systemic risk, and financial markets in emerging economies.He is the author of the book Banking Crises, Liquidity, and Credit Lines. Dr. Singh also contributes regularly to leading publications including Business Standard, Mint, and Ideas for India, where he presents economic ideas to a broader audience.

Captain Amit Singh, FRAeS is a veteran Indian airline pilot turned safety strategist with more than 35 years in civil aviation and over 18,000 flight hours on Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircraft. He has held senior leadership posts—including Chief of Safety, Chief Pilot Training and Director Flight Operations—at IndiGo and AirAsia India.In recognition of his contributions to training and safety, Captain Singh was elected a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (UK), one of the profession’s highest honours.Singh is the founder and managing trustee of Safety Matters Foundation, an independent aviation‑safety think‑tank best known for its mindFly initiative, which produces blogs, podcasts and public‑awareness campaigns on human factors and cognitive resilience in flight operations.A prolific communicator, he authors the widely read mindFly blog and the 2025 book “mindFly: Follies, Realities & Human Factors,” dissecting decision‑making traps that lead to accidents. His research papers and keynote talks have featured at the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI), Flight Safety Foundation seminars and other global forums. Today he splits his time between line‑flying the A320 in the Middle East, advising regulators and airlines on safety management, and expanding mindFly’s reach to champion a “human‑centred” future for aviation.

Rajendra Bhosale is an entrepreneur, a factory owner and one of the Directors of Topsail Appliances Private Limited, a Home Appliances manufacturer which deals exclusively in exports of their products.

Colonel Yogander Singh (retd) is a retired Indian Army officer and military historian, with special focus on Haryana. He has written several books, most prominent among them being 'Hal Wa Samshir: Politico-Military History of Haryana'. 'Future Ready Indian Army' and 'Effective Deterrence: Thoughts on India's Security Policy and Structures in the Twenty-first Century'.His latest books are 'Century of the Locust' & 'Century of the Raj' in two volumes detailing the history of 18th and 19th century Haryana respectively in a comprehensive manner.

Colonel Yogander Singh (retd) is a retired Indian Army officer and military historian, with special focus on Haryana. He has written several books, most prominent among them being 'Hal Wa Samshir: Politico-Military History of Haryana'. 'Future Ready Indian Army' and 'Effective Deterrence: Thoughts on India's Security Policy and Structures in the Twenty-first Century'.His latest books are 'Century of the Locust' & 'Century of the Raj' in two volumes detailing the history of 18th and 19th century Haryana respectively in a comprehensive manner.

Group Captain Ajay Kumar Ahlawat (Retd.) is a distinguished former fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF), with a service career spanning over two decades.During his tenure, Group Captain Ahlawat held several key positions, including serving as the Commanding Officer of the Operational Conversion Unit at Air Force Station Kalaikunda from July 2014 to March 2016. He also completed a staff course at the Air Command and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama, in December 2011.Following his retirement, he flew commercial for five years and transitioned into the technology sector and is currently the Chief Operating Officer at NuChain, a blockchain infrastructure company.

Gaurav Sen is a senior research fellow at Jawaharlal Nehru University and the author of Peril of the Pacific: Military balance and Battle for Taiwan. He expertise on Taiwan and Indo-Pacific geopolitics.