Aman Nath is an author, architectural restorer and co-founder of Neemrana Hotels

Murali Balaji is director of Education and Curriculum Reform at the Hindu American Foundation. A Fulbright Specialist and former journalist, he had previously taught at Temple University, Lincoln University and Penn State University

Ravi Joshi was formerly in the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)

Priya Khanchandani is a curator, writer and former lawyer based in London

TM Krishna is a Carnatic vocalist, the author of A Southern Music, and a writer on contemporary issues

Madhav Khosla teaches law and politics at Columbia Law School, US, and Ashoka University.

Harish Khare is a senior journalist and commentator