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Kavita Krishna Meegama is a student of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati ji, of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and has continued her Vedānta studies from the same paramparā. She has taught Indian languages and culture at the State Department (Virginia, USA) and also worked at the Indian Embassy (Washington D.C., USA) in the Education Wing. She holds… Continue reading Kavita Krishna Meegama

Shalini is a podcasting co-host at Hindu Parenting. She is proficient in 7 languages and has worked for about two decades in various roles as an engineer, teacher, student of language, translator, relationship manager and project manager for various projects in diverse domains.​​​​ She believes in the enduring value of Hindu traditions and sees Hindu… Continue reading Shalini Puthiyedam

Dr. Romesh Japra is an internationally recognized cardiologist, Founder and Convener, Festival of Globe (FOG), President and Convener, Federation of Indo-Americans (FIA) of Northern California, Publisher, India Post Newspaper, Chairman and Founder, Fremont Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, and Founder, Americans4Hindus. In 1993, Dr Japra as President of FIA founded Annual Festival of India and… Continue reading Romesh Japra

Devendra Singh- Founder of HindiUSA that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Started the organization with two students and now the enrollment exceeds 5,000 in 29 schools. HindiUSA has over 400 teachers and over 70 committed volunteers who are internally trained and use in-house teaching books and materials for teaching students in 9 levels.

Suhag Shukla, Esq., Executive Director, is a co-founder of HAF. She holds a BA in Religion and JD from the University of Florida. Ms. Shukla has helped steer the Foundation to being recognized as a leading voice for education and civil and human rights. She’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New… Continue reading Suhag Shukla

Dr. Nagesh Bhandari is part of the Presidential Secretariat of Indus University . He is a Doctor by profession, a Spine Surgery Specialist. He earned his medical degree from the globally acclaimed spine center ‘Rehabilitations Krankenhaus,’ Germany. Furthermore, Dr. Bhandari has been trained under the guidance of Professor J. Hans, the world-famous spine surgeon. Dr.… Continue reading Nagesh Bhandari

An experienced Attorney with extensive experience guiding corporations operating domestically and internationally (United States, United Kingdom, British Virgin Islands, India). Breadth of experience successfully meeting the full range of challenges facing rapidly growing companies at the cutting edge seeking opportunities for strategic partnerships, outsourcing, and sub-contracting while minimizing/avoiding legal costs. Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali.… Continue reading Seema Singh

Late Sukhi Chahal, was a Jat Sikh, a Silicon Valley-based technology entrepreneur and the Founder of The Khalsa Today, a digital platform which is dedicated to truth, justice, and social harmony. With over two decades of unwavering commitment in the pursuit of these values, Chahal emerged as a powerful voice in countering Khalistani radical extremism… Continue reading Late Sukhi Chahal

Falguni Pandya champions the rights and representation of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, which is reflected in her appointments to the NJ-India Commission and the AAPI Commission. Additionally, she leads the NJ Democrats Hindu Caucus and represents Hindu clergy in the Livingston Interfaith Clergy Association.