JURY MEMBERS

Sathya Saran - Jury Head
Ex Editor - Femina
Ms. Sathya Saran is a renowned journalist, author, and former editor of Femina, known for her contributions to Indian fashion and lifestyle journalism. She has authored several books, including biographies on film legends, and continues to be an influential voice in literature and media.
Richa Shah - Jury Member
Director, Delhi Press
Editor, Champak
Ms. Richa Shah, Editor of Champak and Director of Delhi Press. Champak is the most widely ready children’s magazine in the country, and Delhi Press is the publisher of Grihshobha.
Padmapriya Janakiraman - Jury Member
Indian Actor
Ms. Padmapriya Janakiraman, Actor, winner of multiple Filmfare and state awards for her powerful performances, and an activist for equality in the film industry.
Nuriya Ansari - Jury Member
President, Learning Links Foundation
Ms. Nuriya Ansari, President and Head of Strategy at Learning Links Foundation, a non-profit that leverages the power of people and technology to eliminate gaps in learning, unlock human potential, nurture purpose and foster progress.
Dilshad Master - Jury Member
Director, Outward Bound Himalaya
Ms. Dilshad Master Kumar, Director at Outward Bound India Himalaya and motivational speaker. Dilshad has headed programming, marketing and operations for various TV channels like Zee Cinema, STAR Plus, STAR News, National Geographic Channel and History Channel and UTV Entertainment.
Surabhi Kanga - Jury Member
Web Editor, The Caravan
Ms. Surabhi Kanga is an editor at The Caravan. She is reports on the intersection of gender and law, and is a Laadli Media awardee. She has a master’s in Arts Journalism from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.