Mrinal Rai

I am a postgraduate student of Political Science at the University of Delhi, with a strong academic grounding in history, political theory, and public policy. My journey in public and intellectual life began during my undergraduate years at Ramjas College, where I co-founded and led YUVA Ramjas as its Founding President. Through this platform, I hosted cultural events and academic conferences, including Delhi University’s first-ever student-led Ram-Leela, aimed at nurturing informed, value-based leadership among young people. This early experience shaped my commitment to public discourse rooted in Bharatiya thought.
Over the years, I have worked with Organiser Weekly, Varahe Analytics, India House, and the Foundation for Indian Historical & Cultural Research (FIHCR), contributing in diverse capacities across research, writing, communications, and policy analysis. My work reflects my core interests in research, writing, public speaking, and narrative building, especially on themes related to governance, culture, and national resurgence.
I am deeply motivated to contribute to the emergence of a true science of governance for Bharat that stems from her civilizational temperament, indigenous knowledge systems, and experiential wisdom. I aspire to use research-led storytelling, dialogue, and intellectually honest inquiry to shape governance, participatory citizenship, and meaningfully nation-building in Bharat.