Anika Sahay is a student of political science. Social sciences have been the only areas she has wanted to study since she was 13. She has served as the Vice President at the Rotaract Club of Chandigarh (DAV), where she would run drives and campaigns to uplift the poorer strata of the Tricity. Additionally, she interned with YLAC under their Mobility Champions Program, where she worked for the inclusivity of PwDs. Her interest areas include Gender Studies, Environment Policy and Public Healthcare, to name a few. When she is not working, you’ll find her curled up in her blanket reading a book or jamming to rock music.
Anika was a member of the Batch of 2025 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Ann Mary Biju
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 Gaur
Anushka Gaur, a passionate Political Science enthusiast and former Young India Fellow, now excels as an HR professional at Genpact. Her background in political science informs her approach to balancing employee-centric decisions with business requirements.
Beyond corporate settings, Anushka actively engages in the social sector, leveraging her expertise to address societal challenges. Advocating for incremental change with empathy, she contributes through published articles, poetry, and impactful social initiatives. Anushka’s multifaceted endeavours embody her commitment to fostering inclusive work cultures and driving positive change at the intersection of politics, business, and social welfare.
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.
Arpit Kothari
Arpit is an economics graduate and an educator seeking pathways to ensure equitable access to learning for girls in a progressive secondary school called Avasara Academy in Pune. He currently teaches AS-A level Cambridge Economics. Before joining Avasara, he worked as a fellow with Teach For India in Mumbai for two years. During this time, he has also worked in different capacities, as a consultant, content developer, or volunteer
with multiple organisations like Things Education, Mathlove, and Uday Foundation. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Delhi. He loves to play badminton and solve Sudoku.
Arpita Goenka
Arpita Goenka is a Counselling Psychologist with a strong interest in Community Mental Health and Preventive Care. She enjoys exploring and supporting mental health through diverse approaches such as therapy sessions, group work, and workshops. Arpita currently practices as a therapist and actively engages in youth-centered community mental health initiatives. She’s always eager to learn, grow, and collaborate in any capacity. Deeply passionate about making mental health accessible and relatable, she believes in Indianizing therapy to make it more culturally grounded. Outside of work, she finds joy in traveling, reading, and discovering new perspectives.
Arpita was a member of the Batch of 2025 at The F.A.I.R. Project.
Aryaa Praseed
Aryaa Praseed is a History and Political Science student at Christ University with a big love for learning and an even bigger passion for making education accessible to all. She runs The Maitri Arha Foundation, where she turns ideas into impact for underprivileged communities. When she is not working or studying, you’ll find her curled up with some mythological fiction. She believes learning should spark happiness, and she is doing her small part to make a change in the world!
Aryaa was a member of the Batch of 2025 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.
Aseema
Pursuing a Bachelor's in Sociology, Aseema is a young and spirited individual, always on the hunt for a new learning opportunity. More often than not, you can find her reading, listening to music, or trying to master the fundamentals of crocheting.
Asher Esli Lal
Asher Esli Lal (he/him) is a final year student of medicine with a passion for increasing awareness and advocating for women's rights and sexual health. Simultaneously, he is doing his bit to prevent climate change and keeping up with the latest UNFCCC goals.
A fashion buff, Asher dresses up on the go, loves to dance, is an avid reader, and prioritises his spiritual health. He believes in taking life as it comes, everyday being amazed by God's grace.
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.
