Meet The Team

​Akshit Kumar Bhadauria is an author, researcher, and academic leader who serves as the Founder and Director of the DAKSHI Movement. Originally hailing from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and currently based in New Delhi, he holds a B.A. (Honours) in History from Kirori Mal College and Master of Arts in History from Department of History, University of Delhi, alongside an M.A. in Sanskrit from Indira Gandhi National Open University. A UGC-NET qualified, Bhadauria’s scholarship focuses on Indian Knowledge Systems, history, Philosophy archaeology, and literature. As a prolific writer felicitated by the Education Minister of India, he has authored five books and over 200 Poems. Throughout his academic tenure, he has held key leadership and research roles across prominent Governmental and Non-Governmental bodies and institutional projects, dedicating his work to disclosing and promoting India’s heritage and ancient intellectual traditions. He has written several Chapters and Research Papers on different topics of Academic importance. His vision is to establish the Indic Perspectives in academia in each and every subject domain.

Kartik Yadav, who hails from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Kirori Mal College and is currently pursuing his Master’s from Department of History, University of Delhi. Over a three-year tenure with DAKSHI, he has advanced through key executive roles, serving as President of the Kirori Mal College unit and as Chief Executive of the organization. In these capacities, Kartik has driven structural management initiatives, cross-regional student engagement, and public communications through video anchoring. His work with DAKSHI centers on the analytical study of Indian heritage and culture evaluating traditional practices through a scientific framework and leading community outreach programs, including environmental sustainability and plantation campaigns. He is currently serving as the secretary of DAKSHI. 

Niharika, who hails from Alwar, Rajasthan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi. A dynamic student leader, she previously served as the President of the DAKSHI Daulat Ram College team and holds a vital position as Executive to Councils within DAKSHI, playing an active role in steering institutional governance and organizational operations. Throughout her academic tenure, Niharika has demonstrated exceptional leadership across multiple domains, previously serving as President of the Department of Zoology and Vice President of the Daulat Ram College Debating Society. An accomplished speaker with numerous competitive awards, her deep passion for literature and poetry seamlessly complements her dedication to intellectual discourse, particularly in exploring, analyzing, and championing the Indian Knowledge System.

​Mohit Sharma is the Former Chief Executive of the DAKSHI Movement. Currently pursuing his Master's degree at S.M.S. Government Model Science College, Gwalior, Mohit is an exceptionally decorated NCC Cadet who completed his training with an exemplary 'Alpha' (A) grade. His military discipline is highlighted by his selection for the prestigious All India Thal Sainik Camp (AITSC), where he secured a Bronze Medal in his specific event. A testament to his leadership, he was honored with the Group-Level Best Cadet of the Year 2025 Award and the prestigious NCC Day Award. Within Dakshi, Mohit initially spearheaded the movement’s visual identity as the Head of the Graphics and Video Editing Team before rising to lead its executive operations, successfully bridging cultural preservation with technical and disciplined leadership. He is currently serving as the Executive to Committees in DAKSHI. 

Harsh Tomar is a researcher based in New Delhi, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Political Science at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, where he also completed his Bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. An alumnus of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mehta Vidyalaya, he achieved a perfect 100% score in Law during his 2022-2023 Board examinations along with proficiency in Hindi, and previously served as the President of NASSCOM’s Techedge and Techbotix branches. Active in academic writing and independent research, Harsh has authored multiple papers and continues to advance his scholarly work with the DAKSHI. He has written keen interest in Philosophy, Political Science, and Contemporary studies and has written a paper titled "Ancient Indian City life and Rural Complex: The Study, critic and comparative analysis". He is currently serving as the Executive at DAKSHI. 

Saniya Singh is currently serving as an Executive to Social Media at DAKSHI, where she contributes to digital outreach through creative content, graphic design, and science communication, promoting India's knowledge traditions through impactful visual storytelling. She is a Physics graduate from Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, and is currently preparing for higher studies. With a strong foundation in physics, she has a keen interest in mathematical methods, materials science, and interdisciplinary research. She has authored and co-authored research papers in the field of physics and has actively worked on projects involving material science, electronics, and experimental physics. In recognition of her academic excellence and overall contributions, she was honored with the Student of the Year award at her college. By blending scientific research with creative communication, Saniya strives to make complex ideas more accessible while contributing meaningfully to both academia and public engagement.

Nikita Maru is a final-year B.A. (Hons.) History student at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, originally hailing from Jodhpur (Marwar), Rajasthan. Her academic pursuits focus on critically examining popular narratives and debunking myths within Rajasthan’s history and folk traditions while evaluating their contemporary cultural representation. An active contributor to Dakshi since September 2024, she has advanced its initiatives centered on Indian Knowledge Systems, subsequently taking on leadership roles as the Finance Head starting in August 2025 to oversee budgeting, fundraising, and financial coordination. Alongside her financial responsibilities, she successfully served as the Event and Management Head from August 2025 to July 2026, directing the strategic planning and execution of diverse academic, cultural, and outreach programs.

Kashish Mishra is a Physics graduate from Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. She is a researcher with a strong interest in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). She is serves as the President of DAKSHI Maitreyi College Unit, Head of the Report Compilation Committee, and a Researcher in the DAKSHI Council of Scientific Research. Currently she is the Chief Executive of DAKSHI. Her research interests span electrochemical sensing, graphene nanomaterials, quantum physics, ancient Indian astronomy and the scientific relevance of traditional Indian knowledge. She had worked  on the development of defect-engineered graphene nanosheets for enhanced electrochemical sensor applications. She has presented her research at several national and international conferences and has received recognition in multiple research paper presentation competitions for her work on "Piezoelectric materials as green energy sources and a Photomonitoring device". She is also a co-author of a research paper on soil resistivity, The ancient Indian concepts of time and many more. 

Disha, who hails from Haryana, is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in History from Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi. She joined Dakshi on 11 December 2024 and has since been actively involved in its academic and research initiatives.

So far in Dakshi, she has worked in the Gyāndarshan Research Council for more than a year, also serving as its head. At present, she is the co-head of the Dakshi Council of Historical Research (DCHR). With a keen interest in research, Disha has authored few research papers on themes related to Indian history, culture, and the Indian knowledge systems. One of her papers, “Tracing the Sacred Geography: A Study of Yamuna inside the Skanda Purana,” was presented at the National Seminar on the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA.

Alongside her academic pursuits, she completed a Certificate Course in Sanskrit (2026–27) from the Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi. Her interest in historical sources and epigraphy has also led her to learn the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts.