IUIF December 2021 Cohort

Aduiti Sharma

An architectural journalist passionate about sustainable development. Holds a graduate degree in Architecture.

Akanksha Kujur

Graduate in Mass Communication, with an interest in exploring holistic education and an ardent advocate for mitigation of illiteracy.

Ambica Sood

Post Graduate in Philosophy with interest in global peacekeeping. Staunch advocate of sustainability and environmental policies.

Anam Ali Warsi

Post graduate in English literature. Interested in exploring mental health and access to mental health care among the marginalized communities.

Annabelle D’Costa

Digital storyteller with a degree in English Literature. Interested in Pop culture and Media.

Anusha Arif

A graduate in law, passionate about working towards securing the constitutional rights of the minorities. 

Arushi Rai

 A graduate in law, passionate about working on women’s rights and exploring their barriers in the accessing to legal recourse.

Ishtha Verma

A development studies postgraduate, interested in exploring and creating dialogue on overlapping social prejudices and their implications.

Kiran Mirdha

A Graduate in mathematics and an ardent advocate for awareness and accessibility of mental health care.

Kuldeep Kumar

A graduate in humanities and social sciences with a major in journalism. interested in exploring the socioeconomic impact of climate change in vulnerable communities.

Mansi Malhotra

Post graduate in Gender studies, interested in studying the gendered impact of violence especially communal violence.

Namrata Das

Interested in exploring ways to foster the culture of political activism amongst women in India. Holds an LLM in Law and Development.

Navneet Prakash Singh

A postgraduate in social work, interested in exploring ways to address the emerging water crisis in different parts of the world.

Oormila Devi

Post graduate in English, passionate about exploring power structures, inequality and its varied implications on people’s lives.

Sakshi Ravi Meshram

A Political Science graduate with a keen interest in knowing the overlapping of complex social issues, their political context and economic outcomes.

Samika Dandge

A Post Graduate in Gender, Culture and Development studies. Passionate about raising awareness and fighting for women from all walks of life

Sayati Das

Passionate about exploring the contours of listening cultures and traditions of India. Holds a postgraduate degree in Sociology and is a trained musician. 

Shataakshi Verma

A postgraduate in Social Work, interested in exploring ways to use art and creative tools to help women gain voice.

Somava Das

Passionate about building solidarity and support for empowerment of women from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication

Swati Maiti

A postgraduate in Development, interested in working on women’s health and its impact on participation in workforce.

Upatyaka Dutta

Passionate about  indigenous rights and interested in exploring clear and impactful storytelling through engaging musical execution. A postgraduate in Music in Development.

Zarka Farooq

A Postgraduate in Gender Studies passionate about justice, human rights, equality and freedom. Interested in exploring the role of communication to bring about genuine social change.