Dr V. Basil Hans taught Economics and Research Methodology for 38 years. He also produced six MPhils and three PhDs. Currently he guides three PhDs and three PDFs at Srinivas University, Mangalore. He has written about 155 books, 285 articles and 75 conference papers. Dr Hans has secured “Best Researcher” and “Excellent Research Supervisor” awards.

Dr. Garima Das is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Delhi with specialization in Politics and International Relations. She has been teaching Indian Politics and international relations papers to Masters and PHD students at the department. She is currently supervising three PhD scholars also. She has completed her Bachelor’s, Master’s, MPhil, and PhD from Delhi University, School of International Studies (Diplomatic & Disarmament Studies Division, CIPOD/SIS/JNU) and Patna University.