Abhinav Shukla
Abhinav Shukla is a young and extremely talented poet who has been participating in national level Hasya Kavi Sammelans from a young age and has made a name for himself as an intelligent and melodious Hasya Kavi. He is mostly known for his humourous poems in traditional 'ghanakshari chhand' style and thoughtful poems on latest national and international issues. He is residing in Seattle for last six years.
Other than being co-Editor of literary magazine "Hindi Chetna", Abhinav has been a regular columnist for Bangalore based, Hindi daily 'Dakshin Dhwaj' and his poems and articles have published in major newspapers, journals and magazines across the globe. Abhinav had been an active member of Bangalore based, 'Shabd Shahityik Sanstha'. He was also a co-editor for their annual magazine 'Shadbajanli'. Abhinav has been felicitated by numerous organizations across US and India. Abhinav has also appeared on several television and radio shows in India & abroad. He has a Book and two poetic albums to his credit.
Abhinav Shukla was born in Meerut , U.P. and earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from IETRU, Bareilly. He did his Masters (Software Systems) from BITS, Pilani. Since the past many years, he has been associated with one of the most reputed organization in US.
Archana Panda
Archana Panda of Bay-Area California is a native of Orissa. A software engineer by profession, Archana is one of the most popular and leading Hindi poetess in USA. She is a brilliant and reflective poetess of Hindi Kavya-Manch. Her creative writings and compositions have touched the hearts of poetry lovers all across the globe via social media. She has participated in many national and international Kavi Sammelans sharing the stage with Gopal Das Neeraj, Munawwar Rana, Kunwar Bechain, and Kumar Vishwas, and has mesmerized audiences with her simple yet powerful expressions. She is well known for her melodious voice and songs of love. Shrangaar-Ras is her specialty. Archana has a CD ‘Kavya Archana’, and two books ‘Srijani’ and ‘Tumhari Archana’ to her credit with one more book in the works. She is also an anchor, writer, singer, and dancer. She anchors a one-hour radio show on Radio Zindagi which airs each Sunday.
Indra Awasthi
Born and brought up in Kolkata, Indra Awasthi has made significant contributions to Hindi literature. A Computer Science graduate from Regional Engineering College (now NIT) Prayagraj, Indra moved to Portland in 1995 with his family. His father, Arun Prakash Awasthi, a renowned poet and author in Kolkata, greatly influenced his literary pursuits. Indra is a founding member of Hindi Sangam, Portland, dedicated to promoting Hindi language and literature in the U.S. His humorous writing and ability to weave satire into poetry have made his works widely appreciated. Besides poetry, Indra excels in scriptwriting and directing skits and plays, often highlighting social issues. Indra's commitment to H-indi literature extends to mentoring, organizing literary events, and fostering a community for Hindi enthusiasts. His efforts have earned him recognition from various literary societies and cultural organizations. Indra Awasthi’s journey is a testament to the power of literature and cultural preservation. Through his poetry, humorous writings, and active involvement in the literary community, he has created a lasting impact on the promotion of Hindi language and culture, both in India and abroad. His story inspires all who seek to keep their cultural heritage alive through the power of words.