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Ricardo Pérez Torres was born in Mexico city and studied Communication Sciences with a specialization in Journalism at the Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He is currently pursuing Social Policies and Projects at the Open and Remote University of Mexico (UnADM). With over 20 years of experience in cultural management, he has collaborated with various cultural and political magazines in Mexico and contributed to numerous cultural diffusion initiatives across artistic fields. His work spans both private and governmental projects, reflecting his deep commitment to cultural advocacy as a means and purpose of life.

Dr. ShriMati Das is a distinguished academic, cultural diplomat, and author with over 35 years of teaching experience in Indian Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Multicultural Studies, and English Literature. A Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Northern Kentucky University, USA, and Senior Research Fellow with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, she has also served as First Secretary & Director of the Gurudev Tagore Indian Cultural Centre, Mexico (2019–2022). Dr. Das has held esteemed positions such as Chair and Distinguished Visiting Professor at institutions like Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, and Northern Kentucky University, and has been a Fulbright Visiting Scholar. She has delivered global lecture series on Indian philosophy, peace, spirituality, and gender equity, emphasizing teachings from the Bhagavad Gita. An acclaimed author, Dr. Das has published 14 books on Gender Studies, Multicultural Forays, and Comparative Philosophies and translated Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s poetry into English, Spanish, Kannada, and Sanskrit. Her work has been reprinted multiple times and honored by leaders like Former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Additionally, she has represented India as a Cultural Ambassador through Rotary International and has been nominated for prestigious fellowships like the Harvard Junior and Commonwealth Fellowships.

Yogendra Sharma holds an MA in Hispanic Studies from the University of Delhi and a PhD in Literature (Spanish) from UNAM, Mexico. He has served as Coordinator of the South Asian Studies module at UNAM and taught Hindi and Sanskrit at the Gurudev Tagore Indian Cultural Centre (Embassy of India) and El Colegio de México for over a decade. A prominent cultural ambassador, he has participated in events like the International Festival of Mayan Culture, the Guadalajara International Book Festival, and the Cervantino Festival. He has also organized cultural events on India, such as Moksha and Dharma, with support from the Government of Mexico City. His notable publications include El vaivén del Mar, Hispanic Gandhiana Bibliography, El canto del niño de las ocho jorobas, Los intocables y otros cuentos de la India, and Tin Speni Natak, alongside articles and translations for literary magazines at UNAM and El Colegio de México. Renowned for his expertise in Indian history, literature, mythology, and culture, he has delivered lectures, classes, and courses at leading academic and cultural institutions in Mexico.