Research Fellows
Aradhita Singh
Aradhita Singh is a Research Fellow at India Foundation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Hindu College, University of Delhi, and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Public Policy at O.P. Jindal Global University. Previously, she served in the Office of the Hon’ble Vice President of India, working across research, strategic communications, parliamentary affairs, and high-level engagements. She also participated in international delegations to Brazil, Greece, Azerbaijan, and New Zealand, engaging with policymakers, diplomats, academics, and civil society representatives.
Her research interests include national and internal security, governance, development, Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency, radicalisation, and terrorism, with a focus on conflict-affected regions and people-centric policymaking. She regularly contributes to public policy and strategic discourse through research and commentary. Her work has appeared in Dainik Jagran, Zee News, The Pioneer, Firstpost, Dainik Swadesh, and Chintan, alongside participation in policy consultations and expert deliberations.
Chitra Shekhawat
Chitra Shekhawat is currently working as a Research Fellow at India Foundation. She completed her Masters and B. A Honours in Economics from St. Xavier's College, Jaipur where she was elected as a Cultural Secretary of the Student Council. Her area of interest lies in the fields of development economics, good governance, public policy and advocacy.
Dnyanashri Kulkarni
Dnyanashri Kulkarni is a Research Fellow at India Foundation and a PhD candidate at the Jindal School of International Affairs, specializing in European Studies, with a research focus on the rise of conservatism and its impact on international relations. She has previously served as a Consultant at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), where she worked on initiatives in cultural diplomacy and global academic exchange. Dnyanashri holds a Bachelor’s degree in French Literature from the University of Mumbai and is DELF-certified from Alliance Française. A former Rotary International Youth Exchange Scholar, she spent a year in France, gaining immersive cross-cultural experience and language proficiency. Her academic and professional journey reflects a deep interest in the intersections of culture, ideology, and diplomacy, and she is committed to bridging policy research with meaningful global engagement.
Parth Seth
Parth Seth is a research fellow at the India Foundation. His interest lies in the themes of multilateralism, development, middle powers, and great power competition. He focuses on South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Chinese foreign policy. While interning at several think tanks, he has assisted researchers in the domains of strategic studies, public policy, and international development. He has written for websites and journals on the themes of South Asia, China, MENA, and the intersection of political philosophy and policy. He completed his postgraduate studies in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and holds an undergraduate degree in political science from the Ramjas College of the University of Delhi.
Trishala Sancheti
Trishala is a Research Fellow at India Foundation. She holds an MSc in International Politics from SOAS, University of London, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur (online). Her professional experience spans the mining, consulting, and waste management sectors.