ABOUT US
PERCEPTIVE MINDS is a dynamic edutainment platform created for today’s fast-thinking, future-ready youngsters. Inspired by Sir Francis Bacon’s timeless truth “Knowledge is Power” we believe that the right information builds open-mindedness, strengthens clarity, and prepares children to face life’s challenges with confidence. In a world overflowing with news, trends, and digital noise, PERCEPTIVE MINDS takes on the mission of delivering carefully curated, age-appropriate, and meaningful content that truly nurtures young minds. With the latest happenings of this year from breakthroughs in technology and environment to inspiring youth achievements, global updates, and skill-building insights we bring learning that is both exciting and empowering. Perceptive Minds is designed to engages school going children with fun, motivating, and thought-provoking stories, helping them stretch their imagination, sharpen their thinking, and rise to new heights of curiosity and confidence.
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Editorial Board members
Mr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni
Experienced, Director of publications with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry skilled in communication, editing, consulting, business relationship management and printing, strong media and communication. Professional, Graduated from Bhāratīya Vidya Bhavan co-op Diploma in business management, Diploma and vast experience in media field.
Mrs. Hamsaveni Yalagoor
Have experience in all formats of media including, Television, Print media and Web Media for more than 2 decades. A B.sc Graduate and Diploma in Multimedia have a vast experience in working in TV channel in programming as well as news channel. Has worked in web media for more than 5 years. She has been associated with children for more than 15 years, always active for all sorts for edutainment activities
Mrs. Sonal V Saswadkar
Having 6+ years of experience in Print Media and worked as visiting lecturer in Govt. Polytechnic,J algaon. Taught Engineering Students for 3 years. Completed Master of Engg. in Microwaves from P.I.C.T. Pune. Completed Adv. Diploma in Embedded System Design. Done B.E. Electronics and Telecom from Govt. College of Engg., Jalgaon.
Anil Chand
Anil is a skilled and industrious HR professional with extensive experience spanning over 19 years in areas such as Administration, Academic Coordination, and Teaching at the PG level, specifically in MBA HR. Renowned as a respected faculty member at the University of Pune, he has played a pivotal role in establishing the Management Department and has mentored more than 5000 students in HR over the past decade. His capabilities extend to problem identification, strategic planning, and effective implementation to fulfill organizational goals. Anil possesses adeptness in various domains including statutory compliance, compensation and benefits, disciplinary proceedings, employment matters, and legal drafting related to employment affairs. Furthermore, he excels in conceptualizing and designing content for promotional activities and demonstrates proficiency in general administration.
Advisory Board members
Mrs. Leena Bokil
A NASA-Honeywell Space Educator and Science Communicator,. She has visited NASA 6 times and is the Founder of ASTRO-EDU, PUNE: An Academy that grooms the future Space Engineers and Scientists. Many of her students are Dr. Kalpana Chawla International Scholars and work at ESA, NASA, ISRO, DRDO, etc. Leena is the recipient of the IETE’s - ‘National Young Women in Engineering Award’, Rotary’s Young Leadership Award – RYLA, Vidya Ratna Award, Paul Harris Fellowship, Bharat Shikshak Gaurav Puraskar, PMC’s Vidnyaan Prasaarak Award, etc. to name just a few. She appears on TV Channels as a Panelist and Expert. She is involved in Science Popularization. She is currently involved in a Research about Aliens & ETs and also a Study on ‘Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Her name has been etched on NASA’s - LRO (to Moon), Parker Solar Probe (PSP) and Perseverance Rover (on Mars). She is a mentor and role-model to many youngsters, aspiring to become the future space explorers and space leaders!
Dr. Geeta Acharya
MBBS, DP, DNB. She is an Anesthesiologist by profession; She is a passionate poet, artist, blogger and above all super energetic and an awesome Humanitarian. Her Articles are published in Kannada and English Newspapers. She displayed her artwork in PNG Art Gallery, Pune. She has worked in various hospitals including Krishna hospital, Navle Hospital, Deenananth Mangeshkar hospital and is presently associated with Symbiosis medical college for women. She believes one can achieve anything if one set their mind into the destiny and imaginations are the limit.
Mrs. Meena Mehta
Passion of learning and teaching made her Carrier in the teaching field. After graduation in BHSC with child development specialization, taught in DNYANGANGA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL and RCM SCHOOL and now since 5 years HR of INDRAYANI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. Shortly pursued (DSM) diploma in school management and a diploma course in the teaching field. She has been Training students for competitive exams like English marathon, Spell bee, NSO, IMO Homi Baba, and IPM. Her Passion is to update herself in teaching field with new technology so that she can also be with the new generation.
Anuja Dewale
A Typical Artist, graduated in Fine Arts, holds exhibition of her paintings based on different themes in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai every year. Has experience of working in different schools teaching arts and English subject, judged various art competitions in different schools.
Pranav Prasoon
Bringing forth more than 15 years of experience within the aviation industry, Pranav Prasoon commenced his career in the early 21st century. He imparts aspiring aviation professionals with essential knowledge and skills crucial for thriving in this dynamic domain. Pranav possesses a profound understanding of the pivotal role that information technology will play in shaping the trajectory of the aviation sector.
As the Chairman and Accountable Manager of Hadron Aviation Pvt. Ltd., Pranav also spearheads initiatives such as Udaan Federal Aviation the largest supporter of aviation in India, All India Interview Cell, Indian Education Today, Scholarship CET, Pilot SCET, and Hadron GBS. Leveraging decades of hands-on experience, he offers invaluable insights into resolving diverse organizational challenges encountered in operations and maintenance.
