The Author: C. Sesharatnam

Dr. P. Satyanarayana is a senior distance educator. Associated with planning and founding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University and Indira Gandhi National Open University. Participated in many national and international conferences, seminars, workshops organised by ICDE, COL, AAOU, EADTU, UGC. Published books on Indian society, polity, administration, education etc. Contributes to journals on different dimensions of education. Widely travelled in America, Asia, Europe. Currently works as Overseas Educational Consultant to OKOS Communication Systems in the USA.

Dr. Lakshmi Mantha teaches English at University College of Engineering, Osmania University. Certified NLP, POSH, and GOAL trainer. She specialises in teaching Business communication. Member and Visiting Faculty to Management Institutes for Teaching Soft Skills and Communication Skills. Contributes to journals on education. Participates in conferences, seminars, discussions, workshops and round tables organised by national and international associations. Published books on various topics in social sciences.

Dr. C. Sesharatnam is a former Joint director at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University. Worked in the areas of student support, course development, women's advancement, etc. Attended national and international seminars, workshops, conferences on Open Distance Education. Contributes to journals on educational development. Published books on Open Distance Education, widely travelled in Asia, America and Europe. Received “Best Teacher Award” from Andhra Pradesh Government.