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Shri. G. Shaheed
Whispering Wilds
G. Shaheed is a leading environmental journalist in Kerala, renowned for his outstanding contributions to environmental protection and wildlife conservation. With a remarkable career spanning 42 years at Mathrubhumi, a prominent newspaper in Kerala, Shaheed played a pivotal role in pioneering environmental initiatives. He was instrumental in the Save Silent Valley campaign, a landmark movement in Kerala's environmental history.
Throughout his career at Mathrubhumi, Shaheed held key positions, including Chief Reporter in the New Delhi Bureau and Bureau Chief Cochin. Even after retiring from full-time service, he continues to contribute to Mathrubhumi's online platform, maintaining his influence and commitment to environmental journalism.
Shaheed's work is not confined to Kerala alone. He has traveled extensively across India and built strong connections with environmentalists both nationally and internationally. His writings, which include wildlife articles for Frontline magazine and regular wildlife reports for Yathra magazine over the past 15 years, have been widely acclaimed.
In addition to his journalism career, Shaheed has also served as a legal reporter, offering his expertise on environmental legal matters. He has been an active member of the Cochin University Senate and the Kerala Wildlife Board, contributing to policy-making and academic discourse on environmental issues.
G. Shaheed's dedication to environmental journalism and conservation has made him a respected figure in his field. His legacy continues to inspire and guide efforts towards protecting and preserving our natural world.
Dr. Mithilesh Dutta Dwivedi
A renowned ornithologist in Jharkhand, holding a postgraduate degree in Zoology and a Doctorate in the Study of Birds from Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag. His thesis focused on the avian diversity of Bokaro District
He has made significant contributions to bird observation reports and guided many birders. As a member of the IBCN - BNHS, he has presented numerous research papers at national and international conferences. His published works include studies on the avian diversity of Udhuwa Lake Bird Sanctuary, the first breeding record of the Lesser Adjutant in Bokaro District, and reports on the Asian Water Bird Census in Jharkhand.
He has authored several important papers and contributed to the biodiversity documentation of Jharkhand. His involvement as a resource person in nature camps organized by WWF and the forest department has been noteworthy.
Through his dedication and expertise, Mr. Dwivedi has become a key figure in ornithology and wildlife conservation in Jharkhand.
Mr. Arnab Basu
Arnab Basu, is an environmentalist by training and profession and a wildlife enthusiast by hobby. He has more than two decades of experience in advisory work on sustainability, nature-based solution, and environmental law. He did his graduation in Botany from University of Calcutta and post-graduation in Environment Management from Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM), Calcutta. He also holds a post graduate diploma in Environmental Law from National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
As part of his academic and voluntary work, he conducted assessment of urban and sub urban biodiversity at Kolkata, Salt Lake Wetland, South Bengal (West Bengal). He conducted Study on Joint Forest Management and Wild Life in South West Bengal under the supervision of Department of Forest, Govt. of West Bengal and under the joint guidance of Environment Management department of IISWBM and National Afforestation and Eco-development Board, Govt. of India. He also has successfully completed jungle survival course under Jungle Survival Academy of India.
For his hobby he has travelled across more than two-hundred eco-tourism destinations of seven countries in three continents. These include Western Himalayas of India and Eastern Himalayas of Bhutan and North-East India; Western Ghats; Central India and Eastern Ghats; Sub-Himalayan Terai region of India and Nepal; Mangroves of India, and Bangladesh; Tundra region of Scottish Highland; Rain Forest of Sumatra; Desert of Kutch and Western India; and Savannah of South Africa.
Previously he authored couple of books on contemporary sustainability and environmental justice related issues, such as The Journey through Holocene: National and Global situation of sustainability in this decade (2010-2020), and A Silver Lining in the “Ease of Doing Business” Conundrum: India’s One and Only Green Tribunal. He has also published multiple articles on wildlife, nature-based solution, ecotourism, sustainability and environmental issues in various national and international magazines.
Ms. Rakshanda Rashid
Rakshanda Rashid is a Kuwait-based Indian wildlife photographer and storyteller whose journey began in 2010, when the “Save the Tiger” campaign stirred a deep love for the wild. At 13, while others found joy in parties and hangouts, she found her peace in animals, nature, and the forests.
Academically, Rakshanda started out in Biotechnology but later shifted to Business Management, eventually earning her MBA. Even as she adapted to the expectations of family and society, her passion for wildlife never left her side. During her MBA, she took an online photography course, where she discovered her gift for capturing wildlife moments. With the guidance of her mentor, wildlife photographer Harsha, she began turning passion into purpose.
After completing her MBA, she chose not to walk away from her calling. With her first salary, she invested in a Zoology course, bridging science with her love for the wild. She further gained hands - on exposure working remotely with Toehold, immersing herself in the world of wildlife tourism and learning the ecosystem of conservation-focused travel.
Rakshanda describes her passion for nature as a “beautiful craziness” - the kind of love that makes her go miles to see, learn, and share the untold stories of the wild. Today, she blends her work as a marketing professional and certified life coach with her photography, inspiring people to reconnect with nature. Through her images and words, she strives to give the voiceless a platform and remind the world that wildlife deserves not just to survive, but to thrive.
Mrs. Abhita Nandy Chatterjee
She is an engineer by training and a senior banker by profession. Her interest in forests and wildlife started from going on birding trips with her husband.From visiting the Shibpur Botanical Garden in Howrah and Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary in Baruipur,it started as a recreation and then went on to become her passion. Family trips became wildlife expeditions. From the tropical forests of Uttarakhand to the Chhotanagpur plateau, to the northeast mountains, she kept on moving more towards her passion.
But she realised soon that although wildlife was the key to the balance of survival, we are hell bent on exploiting it rather than conserving it. This made her feel helpless as the situation of wildlife in India is pathetic. So, she now wants to make a change among people so that they understand the importance of wildlife.
Since then she has been working towards creating awareness on a small scale. Reaching out to people to make them realise how exploitation of nature will ultimately finish everything.
So she feels that this platform will create awareness on a much larger scale and spread knowledge and enthusiasm about the importance of the flora and fauna around us.
Mrs. Rhea Khanna
Creative writer, former marketing and communications professional, a Nature lover settled in Singapore.
Rhea is a postgraduate in Human Resource Management and after completing her course she worked for ICFAI and Amity Business Schools authoring case studies for management students that were published on an international platform. Later she joined the CSR unit of Lifestyle retail in Mumbai (LIFE Foundation) where she worked as a Communications manager and developed training and marketing content. She also worked for Toolbox India Foundation where she developed case studies on consulting work undertaken by Toolbox for other NGOs. She took a sabbatical after that due to parenting and caregiving responsibilities. She has been involved with an international HR community in Hong Kong and Singapore since 2022 where she moved later and she helps out with events and content creation from time to time. She is currently based in Singapore.
Rhea is a people's person, has a creative bent of mind, is a nature lover and an aspiring entrepreneur!
Ms. Sneha Chaudhuri
Sneha Chaudhuri is a journalist and communicator by training. She is stepping into the world of wildlife with wide-eyed wonder and quiet determination. Though not originally a wildlife journalist, her curiosity has always been rooted in the natural world. She noticed the way plants leaned toward light, the stillness of trees that seemed to listen more than speak, and the thrill of spotting a bird just as it took flight.
Now, as Journalist and Assistant Editor at GENCF and Whispering Wilds, Sneha is beginning to walk slower, observe more deeply, and ask different kinds of questions. What does it mean to share space with a striped predator in a shrinking forest? How do we speak of an elephant’s grief or a hornbill’s loyalty in ways that stir both empathy and urgency? She believes stories about wildlife are not just about animals. They are also about us. About coexistence. About memory. About the future we are choosing each day.
In her own words:
“I am still learning the forest. I’m still learning its rhythms, silences, and songs. But I know that the wild has something to teach all of us. About presence, about patience, and about home.”
For Sneha, entering this space is a beginning. It is one where every pawprint on wet soil, every call at dusk, and every whispered folktale serves as a reminder. The forest has always had stories to tell. We just have to learn how to listen.
Mr. Satyendra K. Singh
He is a renowned career strategist, business mentor, trainer and writer. Having the post graduate qualifications in the field of IT, management and psychology, Mr Singh has been an academician by profession till 2017 after which he has been keenly involved in taking motivational and subject based sessions & workshops in various academic and corporates.
He has been mentoring various start-ups and businesses for their ideation and growth. He is also helping people in nurturing their hobbies and passion. He also conducts one-to-one counselling for individual development.
Having an experience of more than 25 years, he is multi-talented person who has composed various poetry titles in Hindi & English, and is also writing crime thrillers for movies. He is a regular expert panellist on various media channels such as News India, India News, India Watch, Live Today, Zee UP, Zee Salaam, Bharat Samachar, Doordarshan and Akashvani to name a few.
He has to his credit many books on IT, management and life skills. He is associated with academic institutions as academic advisor, and conducts training workshops for students, parents and teachers. He is associated with professional bodies such as NIPM, ISTD, LMA, CSI, AKWL
Mr. Atul Singh
Atul Kumar is a seasoned Human Resource Management professional with more than 15 years of experience across diverse industries. He holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and has successfully led initiatives in talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational development.
He is recognized as a proactive leader who consistently inspires teams, manages complex HR projects, and fosters strong workplace cultures. His expertise lies in optimizing HR operations while developing people-centric strategies that align with business growth.
Atul is fluent in Hindi, English, and Gujarati. His cultural adaptability and communication skills enable him to build strong connections with people from varied backgrounds, making him an effective bridge between individuals and organizations.
In his own words:
"Being in HR, I have always been closely associated with nature-related activities within the organization. With GENCF, I now look forward to connecting with a wider audience. I will be managing not only in-house teams and colleagues but also engaging with the outer world. This opportunity allows me to extend my passion for people and nature beyond organizational boundaries.”
Mr. Mukul Mukherjee
ZEISS Brand Influencer
Nikon NPS
Mukul Mukherjee is an MBA graduate from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, and an Electrical & Electronics Engineer from Merit IIT, Tamil Nadu. With a distinguished career as a Marketing Manager in high-profile engineering consulting, he has contributed to prestigious projects across India and abroad—an accomplishment that speaks to his expertise and dedication. Yet, despite these achievements, something was missing.
Drawn to the art and science of photography, Mukul found his true calling behind the lens. Fascinated by the physics of light, he embarked on a journey to capture the wild—preserving untamed moments as timeless memoirs. Since 2014, he has explored and documented India's diverse landscapes, from the towering Himalayas and the dense forests of Central India to the rainforests of the East, the Southern wilderness, and the coastal ecosystems of the Andaman Islands.
In his own words:
Now, a decade into the wild, I embark on a new challenge—transitioning from photography to filmmaking while mastering DSLR Trap Camera Photography using sensor and PIR technology. Through this, I aim to bring the wild to life, creating awareness and inspiring conservation. My passion for nature fuels my storytelling, giving the wilderness a voice and reinforcing my deep commitment to protecting our planet.
Mr. Divyansh Jhunjhunwala
Divyansh is a visual artist who works primarily with digital photography and filmmaking. He uses the C-MOS sensor to capture landscapes, street scenes, people, and wildlife. For him, photography and filmmaking represent one of the most complex art forms in the modern digital era. It is a medium full of nuance, technical challenge, and expressive potential.
As a photographer and filmmaker, his work is deeply rooted in a profound respect for nature and wildlife. His creative practice centers on capturing the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of the natural world. His goal is to inspire awareness, empathy, and action. A passionate advocate for conservation and sustainable development, Divyansh uses visual storytelling to raise critical questions about humanity’s relationship with nature. His photographs and films are not just works of art; they are tools for environmental advocacy, designed to provoke thought, stir emotion, and inspire change.
In his own words:
“I believe that creativity has a vital role to play in shaping a more sustainable future and I dedicate my artistic vision to the protection of the earth and the celebration of its untold stories.”
Through his work, Divyansh aims to contribute meaningfully to global conversations about ecological preservation and the responsible stewardship of our shared planet.