Dr. Bharat Dash is a management educator and trainer who specializes in using Panchatantra narratives as a pedagogical tool to connect principles of self development with organizational and leadership practices. He has conducted more than 350 seminars, workshops, and courses across sectors such as healthcare, education, insurance, paramilitary services, steel and mining, and automobiles.

He has been appointed as a Master Trainer by the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to train university-level teachers in Nitishastra and storytelling pedagogy. He is also associated with the Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of the UGC and has conducted faculty development programmes for several central and state universities, including Osmania University, Guwahati University, North Eastern Hill University, BIT Mesra, IIT Patna, Panjab University, and Ranchi University. He currently serves as the course coordinator for the IKS thematic programme on Nitishastra and Arthashastra and has been a member of a UGC panel for syllabus development in Political Science.

As a teacher and mentor, he has been associated with reputed institutions in and around Mumbai, where he has taught subjects such as Design Thinking, Innovation and Creativity Management, Business Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Nitishastra through Panchatantra. He has also served as a TCS-empanelled faculty member for a specialized Design Thinking programme for engineering graduates. At present, he is the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Eastern Knowledge Systems at Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha.

An IT engineer by qualification, Dr. Dash holds a PhD in Nitishastra and Panchatantra, a Master’s degree in Marketing Management, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Design. He is also UGC-NET qualified. Before entering academia, he worked with organizations such as Infosys, CitiusTech, and HCL Infosystems.

He is a certified Yoga Instructor accredited by the Yoga Certification Board, Government of India, and Yoga Alliance, USA and is a TEDx speaker. Through his initiative Katha Pratha, he works to disseminate the teachings of Panchatantra and other Indian classics, with the aim
of nurturing better teachers, professionals, leaders, and citizens.


LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharat-dash-80918518

Dr. Susmita Halder is an accomplished academician, researcher, and clinician, currently serving as Professor of Psychology and Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Studies at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata. She is also the Secretary of the Asian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Association.
With over two decades of experience in teaching, clinical practice, and research, Dr. Halder has made notable contributions to clinical psychology—especially in CBT, cognitive training, aging, and suicide prevention. She formerly led the Department of Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata, and has collaborated with institutions like Manipal College of Medical Science, Fortis Hospital, Medica Super Specialty Hospital, and Amity University.
A prolific scholar, she has authored multiple books on mental health and published over 150 research papers in national and international journals. As a sought-after speaker at global forums, she remains a leading voice in advancing psychological science and promoting mental health across disciplines.

Shivaji Gupta Roy is a distinguished management consultant, leadership facilitator, academician, and corporate advisor with more than five decades of experience spanning India and the international arena. Widely respected for his expertise in leadership development, organizational transformation, strategy execution, emotional intelligence, business ethics, content development, pedagogy and personal effectiveness, he has conducted high-impact training and consulting assignments across sectors and geographies including India, Spain, Russia, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
An MBA from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, and a Commerce graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, Shivaji began his professional journey with the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, where he served for over sixteen years as Faculty Member and Consultant in Marketing and Organizational Behaviour. During this period, he was selected under the Indo-EEC Fellowship to serve as Visiting Professor at ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain, where he taught and researched in the areas of International Marketing and Services Management.
Over the years, he has held senior leadership positions with leading organizations including PricewaterhouseCoopers, ITC Infotech, CitiXsys Technologies, Franklin Covey South Asia, and the Sarda Group. He has also advised and worked with Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, multinational corporations, banks, NGOs, and public sector enterprises in areas ranging from strategic transformation and leadership development to HR restructuring and capability building.
Currently, he is the Director of Consulting Junction and serves as Professor of Practice at Praxis Business School, while also mentoring executives, teaching management programs, and contributing actively to social development initiatives and skill-building projects across India and South Asia.

Ashutosh Angiras (Dr.) former Associate Professor & Head of the Department of Sanskrit at Sanatan Dharma College, Ambala Cantt with 36 years of teaching, has led and edited academic publications, directed research and training initiatives, completed multiple UGC‑ and ICHR‑sponsored research projects, and organized over a hundred national and state seminars and workshops. His work spans applied Sanskrit scholarship, Indian Psychology, human rights education, and interdisciplinary projects; he has evaluated M.Phil. and Ph.D. theses for major universities and received state and literary honors. Presently engaged with Institute of Applied Sanskrit Shaastriya Knowledge."

A preclinical drug discovery scientist, Anamika has extensive training in physiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology for therapeutic applications. Born and raised in the family of an officer in the Indian Air Force, she had an enriching experience of growing up in various parts of India with culturally and socially diverse environments. She had an invaluable learning journey while pursuing her higher education at globally renowned institutions including the University of Calcutta (India) and Georgetown University (USA). While pursuing her Bachelors in Physiology, Masters in Biophysics and Molecular Biology, and PhD in Cell Biology, she garnered extensive knowledge about human health and well-being specializing in immunology, inflammatory disorders, and infectious diseases. Later, with a deep understanding of signal transduction mechanisms in cell physiology/immunology, she was able to successfully apply her expertise using evidence-based medicine to augment translational therapeutics in the biopharma industry by correlating various environmental triggers and their role in human pathologies. A biologist by training, communication has always been Anamika’s strength. Whether it is reaching out with facts to an audience of scientists/students, justifying the scientific rationale for a business proposal, or narrating a fantastical story to children, her oratory skills have been appreciated by many. She believes in thinking “out of the box” and exercising inclusivity in all walks of life.

Uma Dey (PCC, SPHRi) is a seasoned leadership and life coach who integrates whole
system coaching with neuroscience-enabled practices to drive meaningful transformation.
With nearly two decades of experience in the HR domain, she has worked with leading IT
conglomerates such as Cognizant and Capgemini, earning the reputation of a competent
and compassionate HR professional among her industry stakeholders.
She is a global member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and has been
serving as the Director of Events for the ICF Kolkata Chapter since May 2025, contributing
actively to the coaching community.
An active member of the NHRDN Kolkata Chapter, Uma is a familiar presence at
symposiums and professional sessions, where her insights and facilitation skills are highly
valued.
She is also the co-founder of Creative Insights, a coaching and facilitation enterprise,
where she partners with veteran HR & IR leader Shri Partho Chatterjee (ex-VP HR, Balmer
Lawrie). Together, they design and deliver Coaching Culture and Business Growth Enabling
Programs for organizations such as DVC, WBPDCL, and others since January 2026.
After spending more than a decade in Pune, Uma has happily settled in Kolkata, the city of
her choice, where she lives with her husband and daughter.

Semira Khaleeli is a Sales, Communication, and Behavioural Skills Facilitator, Coach, and Founder of Imagenation – Training & Coaching. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality sales, marketing, and client relationship management across leading hotel brands such as Taj, Oberoi, Leela, The Park, and Keys Hotels, she brings deep industry expertise to her learning interventions.
A certified coach and accomplished facilitator, Semira holds credentials as a TISS-certified trainer, Licensed NLP Practitioner, Certified DISC Trainer, Image Management Specialist, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, MapsTell Guide, and Enneagram Practitioner. She specializes in enabling professionals to enhance their communication, strengthen sales effectiveness, build executive presence, develop personal branding, and improve interpersonal effectiveness.
She has successfully delivered training and coaching programs across diverse industries for organizations including Deloitte, Accenture, Amazon, Reliance, Siemens, Honeywell, Marriott Hotels, CRISIL, CARE Ratings, HDFC Home Loans, Bajaj Allianz, and Ultratech, among others.
Semira has also served as an Executive Coach for CII’s Level Up programs for professional women and as visiting faculty at management institutes, where she has trained students and professionals in communication and workplace effectiveness.