Dr. Kislaya Choudhary

Dr. Kislaya Choudhary is a Professor and former Chairperson of the Department of Textile Design (2022-24) at NIFT Mumbai, bringing 26 years of experience in textiles, design, and academic research. She specializes in encouraging social empowerment through design interventions, skill development, and industry collaborations. She holds a strong commitment to advancing sustainable development, actively aligning her educational leadership with UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

Mr. Rahul Dev Rabha

Mr. Rahul Dev Rabha is a design educator and practitioner with expertise in visual arts, sculpture, and ceramic & glass design. He completed his Bachelor of Visual Arts (B.V.A.) in Sculpture from Assam University, Silchar, in 2006, and subsequently earned a Master of Design (M.Des.) in Ceramic & Glass Design from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, in 2014.
Viggya Gupta

Viggya Gupta

My journey has taken me from fashion classrooms to digital marketing, client servicing, chatbot conceptualizing, brand solutions, production, and anchoring - driven largely by curiosity and the belief that growth often lies beyond familiar territory. Today, as Senior Manager, Brand Solutions at Zee Media Corporation Ltd., I create branded IPs and integrated media experiences while also serving as a producer, showrunner, and anchor. What drives me is the challenge of connecting ideas with execution, brands with audiences, and ambition with outcomes.

Sarandha Parmar

Sarandha Parmar

A Fashion Management graduate from NIFT Mumbai, Saranda has over 15 years of experience spanning retail, merchandising, e-commerce, and omnichannel business leadership. Her career includes key roles with brands such as Vero Moda, Jack & Jones, ONLY, Westside, and Shoppers Stop. Currently leading Ecommerce and Omnichannel at Shoppers Stop Ltd., she has successfully scaled digital businesses, launched omnichannel initiatives across 250+ stores, and driven transformative growth through technology, performance marketing, and customer-centric retail strategies.

Mumbai