JAYA SINGHANIA

Jaya arned her master's degree from the University of Calcutta's Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies. She graduated in history at Loreto College. During her academic career, she developed a strong interest in research through participation in seminars, talks, and conferences. She has taken part in various research publications and power point presentations. Jaya's research interests include the role of soft power in South and Southeast Asia, Pan Asianism, and South China Sea politics. She researched and presented presentations titled "Exploring the Genesis of Intersectional Feminism transcending times and borders" at an International Conference co-hosted by the University of Texas, the University of Calcutta, and The Presidency University. She has also been a part of many societies during her college days. Jaya’s interests lies in yoga, listening to music and dancing.

Nayantara Sengupta

Nayantara Sengupta is an undergraduate Economics student at Ashoka University where she combines her interdisciplinary interest for humanities with her knack for economics and mathematics. She has been an intern at the Young Scholars’ Internship Programme organized by the Centre for International Relations and Development (December 2020). She has trained in violin from a young age and is a part of the Kolkata Youth Ensemble, which is a community-based orchestra of young violinists in Kolkata who wish to make classical western music accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience. Nayantara also has a flair for art and design, and loves spending her free time with different forms of music, film, art and photography. She has been part of her family’s effort to contribute towards creating a better environment for children of household maids through an organization called Karma Kutir. At AGA she has been supporting the organization’s media outreach programme and helping with organizing events since January 2021.

SHUBHAM CHAUBEY

Shubham is currently pursuing his degree in BA (Honours) History from Ramjas College, University of Delhi. During his academic journey, while participating in seminars, discussions and conferences He has developed a keen interest in research and critical thinking. Shubham’s research interests include Colonialism and Political Development of Western World and it's Relevance in the 21st century. Heaspires to pursue his career as a diplomat and policy maker in the international arena.

UDITA GHATAK

Udita is a BA Sociology student in Presidency University. She plans to use her bilingual communicativeskills to establish effective working relationships by engaging with Asian Studies researchand Global studies. Her research interests lie in Gender and Sexuality, Post Colonial Theories and Art.