Ann Mary Biju is a Graduate with a Master’s in Development Studies from Azim Premji University, Bangalore. She is experienced in education program management and research. Her chief interest areas include gender, the platform economy, sociology of food, and culture studies.
She is a movie buff and loves theatre and acting. She has been trying her hand at baking since she was 12 years old. Ann enjoys researching unique recipes from around the world to try recreating them from scratch, loves content creation, writing and exploring new experiences while traveling.
Ann is a member of the Batch of 2022 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Anushka Raghava
Anushka Raghava is a second-year student, pursuing Economics and Psychology from Gargi College, Delhi University.
She's interested in taking action towards economic sustainability, gender equality and quality education. Having worked for the upliftment of underprivileged groups, she aspires to become a better Changemaker and a better advocate for ‘all things right’.
Through The F.A.I.R. Project, she aims to broaden her horizons and step out of her comfort zone to make a fruitful impact.
Anushka was a member of the Batch of 2021 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Arham Sayeed Quadri
Arham is an outgoing, open-minded and cheerful individual. She is passionate about people and aspires to bring equality into this divided world. She believes that theatre is a great way to bring reform into society and loves to push people to engage in critical thinking.
She is currently pursuing her Masters in Development and Labour Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Prior to that, she graduated in Political Science from Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, where she found her love for theatre. She hails from Gaya, Bihar but has been living in Delhi for the past 15 years.
Arham was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Aryan Saxena
Aryan Saxena is a third-year undergraduate student at IIT Kharagpur. Aryan’s two primary fields of interest are economics and technology.
His passion lies in solving high-impact problems by leveraging concepts of economics and technology to find pragmatic solutions and transforming the traditional ways in which these problems are approached.
Aryan is a firm believer in the concept of equal educational and employment opportunities for all. He looks forward to gaining a new perspective on tackling the challenges that lie ahead on the road to achieving the goals of 8one.
Aryan was a member of the Batch of 2021 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Ashish Shinde
Ashish Shinde is a Master's student, pursuing a degree in Education Development & Policy at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai.
Ashish considers education to be a powerful tool to enable individuals to exercise their rights and spread awareness. He believes that true education is a continuous process of learning and unlearning at the same time, and is a journey of curiosity, creativity, impediment, praise and hope.
Ashish has always been sensitive towards issues of the marginalised communities and always intends his work on the parameters of social justice.
He is also a poet, he loves to read, write and enjoys academia. Ashish is interested in landscape photography, social media and art.
Ashish was a member of the Batch of 2021 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Ayush Kotecha
A motivational speaker and an influencer, Ayush has spoken on diverse topics ranging from social issues to politics, and from scientific research to religious outlooks in languages comprising English, Hindi, Gujarati and Sanskrit.
He is the recipient of three national awards at the National Youth Festival (GoI) for extempore, elocution and debate. He has also been selected as the Youth Coordinator of the SVEEP committee which is part of the Election Commission of India. He has worked as a professional anchor at several national and international events.
He has received international acclamation for his work by the global Gujarati community. He has also been mentoring the poor and underprivileged students and imparting educational assistance especially to those appearing for board examinations.
Ayush was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Banashree Thapa
A Hogwarts fanatic, a passable scribble artist and a full time nature enthusiast, Banashree derives her passion for the natural world from her father and his tireless service to his role as a Forest Ranger.
After spending five years of her undergraduate and post-graduate education in Botany, Banashree realised with an alarming urgency the need to secure global ecosystems and agriculture from the consequences of the current and impending climate change. To that end, she has been actively involved with grassroots and youth-led causes with organisations such as WWF-India and FFF-India.
Banashree truly believes that youth activism in India has the potential to bring about social and systemic policy change in the climate sector and actively strives to bring that change through her actions.
Apart from a Masters in Botany from the University of Delhi, Banashree has a PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy from National Law University- Delhi. She currently holds an offer for a MS in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management program at the University of Oxford, where she hopes to study the implication of nature-based solutions in reconstitution of macro-ecosystems in North-east India.
Banashree was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Bas Mah Rezayee
Bas Mah Rezayee hails from Afghanistan and is currently an Access student at Asian University for Women, Bangladesh. She will be majoring in Politics as part of her Undergraduate studies.
She has an avid interest in leadership programs and volunteers for youth leadership events from time to time through which she aims to expand her knowledge and skill-base.
Most of the time, you can find her in a library as she believes reading is a necessity and not just a hobby. She believes that change begins from within and hopes to bring about meaningful change in the world one day.
Bas Mah is a member of the Batch of 2022 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
C. Karthika Sajeev
Originally from Kerala, Karthika was born and brought up in Delhi, which has blessed her with a hybrid background. She loves good books, and considers them her constant companions.
She has been a player, student, debater and even a leader in her very short life and hopes that her experience will be able to add some value to the Project.
She believes that The F.A.I.R Project, and all its well-esteemed participants would, to some extent, quench her insatiable thirst for knowledge and wisdom.
Karthika was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Charmaine Mary Ferns
Charmaine Mary Ferns is a lawyer by profession. During her law school tenure, she headed the Centre for Social Action Committee where she worked towards social causes.
She was adjudged Best Mediator at the Mediation and Negotiation Competition organised by Punjab University Regional Centre which reaffirmed her belief in discussion to resolve conflict in an amicable manner. Being a delegate for the 3rd Edition of Tour De Arbitration in Paris organised by CARDS and DSNLU, she gained a deeper understanding of dispute resolution at the international level.
As a Changemaker of the F.A.I.R Project, she aims to tap into the power of dialogue even further.
Charmaine is a member of the Batch of 2022 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Chinmaya Sunani
Post his graduation in English Literature from Banaras Hindu University, Chinmaya was inclined towards development in the education sector in underdeveloped areas. He is currently a SBI Youth for India Fellow working in Koli Hills for establishing a community driven ecotourism enterprise with the support of MSSRF.
A recipient of the Excellence in Social Service Award, 2018 by the Navodaya Alumni Association of Odisha, Sunani is the founder of a socio-political organisation named Aabajdo.
The organisation is a leading group of youths working on the ground level for the welfare of the downtrodden sections of society. Chinmaya yearns to work for the development of western-Odisha, his homeland.
Chinmaya was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Crystal Magotra
Crystal was brought up in an army family and has lived across 15 different states in India which has contributed towards her multi-cultural upbringing.
In 2019, her research paper was selected to be presented at the University of California, Riverside where she voiced her views on how corporations can effectively embrace their social responsibility. She was also selected to participate in a 4-week summer program with students from 9 countries at Jack Welch College of Business, USA.
She is highly passionate about research in education policy and is trying to make a change in her hometown where she tries to help educate children in terrorism affected areas.
Along with being an eternal optimist, she is an ardent reader, writer and debater.
Crystal was a member of the Batch of 2020 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
