V. Basil Hans is a Research Professor at Srinivas University Mangalore and guides PhD and Post Doctoral scholars. He has written about 190 books, 280 articles and 80 conference papers. He publishes both in English and Kannada.Dr Hans has been awarded with Best Research and Excellent Research Supervisor awards.Two of his forthcoming co-authored books are Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Excellence and Inspiring Change and Mastering Practical English: A College Student’s Guide to Effective Communication and Research Skills.