Authors

Girish Linganna is a defence, aerospace, and geopolitical analyst based in Bengaluru, and Director of ADD Engineering Components. An award-winning science communicator, he writes extensively on defence technologies, aerospace developments, and international affairs for leading publications.

Bernd Debusmann is a veteran journalist who worked with Reuters for nearly 50 years, reporting from more than 100 countries including conflict zones such as Angola, Eritrea, Central America, Iran and Iraq. He was shot in the back from a passing car in Beirut in 1980, which he calls "censorship by 7.65 mm bullet." It remains encased near his spine as "a permanent souvenir.”

Meet Gautam, a seasoned journalist with over eight years of experience in covering the world of sports. I am a self-proclaimed cricket fanatic, having a deep passion for the game and have written extensively about it. I also bring expertise in tennis and WWE, providing in-depth analysis and insights to readers.

Snigdha Sweta Behera is currently serving as a senior sub-editor at Wion. She is an avid follower of Hollywood, K-pop and K-dramas. She loves uncovering stories beyond glitz and glamour. When not in the newsroom, she immerses herself in doing craft work and painting.

Rajiv Bhatia is a Distinguished Fellow at Gateway House, a former Indian Ambassador with extensive diplomatic experience in regional and global groupings, and the author of three books on Indian foreign policy.

Manoj Gupta is working as an Executive Producer at WION. He has worked with various broadcast news organisations in Delhi, Kolkata & Johannesburg. Besides tracking breaking news & geopolitics, he has a keen interest in photography.

When not watching or writing about cinema, you'll find Kriti in her own Bollywood bubble dreaming about the magic of movies. Her other areas of interest include all things lifestyle. 

Madhavan Narayanan is senior editor, writer and columnist with more than 30 years of experience, having worked for Reuters, The Economic Times, Business Standard and Hindustan Times after starting out in the Times of India Group. He has covered business, economics, public policy, politics, technology, diplomacy, entertainment and social trends and issues as both a correspondent and a widely read columnist.

Zeba is a seasoned entertainment journalist who loves writing on Hollywood, Bollywood and celebrity culture. She loves interacting with showbiz celebrities and getting an insight into what’s latest in the world of cinema. She also enjoys travelling, taking on mom duties and watching thrillers.

Disha Shah is an award-winning journalist and a Principal Correspondent at WION based in Mumbai, India. She has over 12 years of experience across broadcast and digital media, in reporting news across various segments like civic issues, crime, politics and human interest stories along with in-depth features.