Everyone who has written, spoken, taught or helped shape Poorvam.
6 contributors
Contributing Scholar
Poet | Author | Researcher | Assistant Professor, Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University | Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Sanātana Dharma
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Manjula Menon is a writer. She has degrees in astrophysics and electrical engineering and is the co-founder of the Science Fiction and Philosophy Society. She lives in San Francisco.
Author, Stony Brook University
Ācārya Dr. Sthaneshwar Timalsina is the founder of Vimarsha Foundation and the Endowed Chair of Indic Studies at Stony Brook University, New York. Originally from Nepal, he received traditional training in the Vedas, Vedānta, Tantra, and Śaiva philosophy, alongside advanced academic training in classical Indian philosophy, earning his PhD from Martin Luther University, Germany. Having taught at several American universities, he is dedicated to preserving and revitalising India's philosophical and contemplative traditions through academic research, institutional initiatives, and global education. Founded in 2019, Vimarsha Foundation advances the study of Hindu philosophical traditions through structured courses and scholarly engagement.
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Prof. Bharat Gupt is an eminent Indian classicist, theatre theorist, musicologist, cultural analyst, and retired professor. Known as an international authority on the Natyashastra and ancient Greek theatre, he has made significant contributions to the fields of comparative arts, Indo-European dramatic traditions, and musicology.
Contributing Scholar, Research Scholar at Banaras Hindu University
Suraiya Islam Ria is an accomplished Kathak dancer and researcher with extensive experience in performance, workshops, teaching, and cultural collaborations. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Banaras Hindu University. Deeply rooted in the classical tradition of Kathak, her artistic practice also engages with contemporary perspectives and interpretations of the form. Her work brings together sustained dance practice and scholarly inquiry, exploring the aesthetic, expressive, theoretical, and cultural dimensions of Kathak. Her academic research seeks to develop a deeper understanding of Kathak as a living classical tradition while contributing to the broader theoretical and scholarly discourse surrounding Indian classical dance.
