Organizing Committee

Madhu Gangopadhyay hails from India. Her passion for writing began when she was in school. She loves to pen down her musings at random moments. She is fiercely passionate about poetry and short stories, and her penchant for mythology can be seen in her works. She conveniently explores all the genres of poetry writing and has written on a plethora of topics. She is an M A in English Literature degree from Calcutta University and a B. Ed. She has been in the education industry for two decades now. She has also been a content developer and has designed academic course books for senior school students and colleges. A soft skills trainer, motivational speaker, and an avid social worker: she is also an exponent of Indian classical dance forms. Currently she is pursuing MA in Psychology. She writes under the pen name #madmusings.

Saranya Francis is an award-winning poet, distinguished educationalist, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. A multilingual poet with four published collections to her credit, she has been honored with prestigious recognitions including the Star Ambassador of World Poetry, Bharat Award for Literature, and Rabindranath Tagore Award for Poetry.
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of English at St. Pauls College, Bangalore, Saranya has made significant contributions to education through her work as a faculty facilitator and life skills trainer. She has empowered countless educators through initiatives like Meta Train The Trainer, CoachRite, ReGuru and has trained principals and teachers across various institutions in innovative teaching methodologies.
Her literary footprint extends globally, with her works featured in esteemed publications including the Sahitya Akademi’s Vibrant Voices and the Limca Book of Records entrant Amaravati Poetic Prism. As the curator of Bangalore Poetry Circle’s monthly open mic and editor of several anthologies, she continues to nurture and promote poetic voices.
Beyond the literary world, Saranya has been instrumental in establishing POSH cells, supporting women’s entrepreneurial ventures, and advocating for child rights at international forums. She serves as the Secretary of ZAV Foundation and sits on the Board of Directors of A Room of Her Own Foundation in Ohio, USA.