Our Team
Our People
Young Minds Powering Indosphere
Indosphere Foundation for World Affairs is supported by a committed team of young researchers and interns who contribute to policy research, publications, outreach, and intellectual engagement.
Team Members
Mr. Rudra Ankola
Chief Executive Officer
Rudra Ankola is the CEO of Indosphere Foundation for World Affairs. He leads the organization’s vision to place India at the heart of key global discussions. He is dedicated to promoting thorough research, fresh policy ideas, and leadership among young people. Rudra aims to establish the Indosphere Foundation for World Affairs as a new type of think tank focused on creating a more informed, confident, and globally engaged India.
As the founder and CEO , Rudra brings a unique blend of clarity, discipline, and long-term planning. His work targets developing frameworks that help India manage complex geopolitical changes, strengthen global partnerships, and create spaces where ideas can genuinely impact public discussion. Under his leadership, IFWA is enhancing its research capabilities, advisory systems, collaborative networks, and outreach programs, which include seminars, digital publications, expert discussions, and skill-building initiatives.
Believing that ideas drive nations forward, Rudra is committed to lead a new generation of researchers, analysts, and practitioners to enrich India’s intellectual community. He provides this platform with depth and integrity. His leadership approach values professionalism, institutional discipline, and a forward-thinking strategy that keeps IFWA in line with global academic and governance standards.
Rudra envisions transforming IFWA into a well-respected center for world affairs, one that can interpret global trends and shape them through Indian perspectives, values, and strategic thinking.
As the founder and CEO , Rudra brings a unique blend of clarity, discipline, and long-term planning. His work targets developing frameworks that help India manage complex geopolitical changes, strengthen global partnerships, and create spaces where ideas can genuinely impact public discussion. Under his leadership, IFWA is enhancing its research capabilities, advisory systems, collaborative networks, and outreach programs, which include seminars, digital publications, expert discussions, and skill-building initiatives.
Believing that ideas drive nations forward, Rudra is committed to lead a new generation of researchers, analysts, and practitioners to enrich India’s intellectual community. He provides this platform with depth and integrity. His leadership approach values professionalism, institutional discipline, and a forward-thinking strategy that keeps IFWA in line with global academic and governance standards.
Rudra envisions transforming IFWA into a well-respected center for world affairs, one that can interpret global trends and shape them through Indian perspectives, values, and strategic thinking.
Simran Gungaliya
Visiting Fellow
Debjit Dey
Senior Fellow Intern
Aruna Rajeev
Senior Fellow Intern
Alima Iqbal
Senior Fellow Intern
Sneh Sharma
Junior Fellow Intern
Gowry Krishna
Junior Fellow Intern
Dilipsingh Rajpurohit
Junior Fellow Intern
Alisha
Junior Fellow Intern
Harshini
Junior Fellow Intern
Piyumi Bandara
Junior Fellow Intern
Aayushi Radadiya
Research Associate Intern
Jozi Fatma
Research Associate Intern
Ananya Gupta
Research Associate Intern
Shakshi Sharma
Research Associate Intern
M Sujata
Research Associate Intern
Sai Mohan
Research Associate Intern
Simbarshe Levie Chikor
Research Associate Intern
Het Jani
Research Associate Intern
Simona Hughes
Research Associate Intern
Prekshi
Creative intern
Chisom Iheadiri
Creative intern