'The Spindle'
Smriti is a school principal, social worker, and founding member of Chhimeki, an NGO working in the space of social health. She moves between classrooms and communities with ease, guided by her deep love for children, stories, and meaningful change. At Foothills, Smriti is The Spindle—gently weaving together strands of education, empathy, and community wisdom, helping stories—and people—find their form.
'The Lantern'
Loden Lama is a poet, writer, and quiet observer of the world. His work—mostly poetry and short stories—often explores themes of personal growth and the human experience. He also works as a scriptwriter, having served as script supervisor for Lipstick Golaai, the debut feature film by filmmaker Vivek Rai. A voracious reader who believes deeply in the power of words and stories, Loden maintains an active online presence, including Instagram, where he shares insights and snippets from his creative life. Whether he's shaping a line or sitting with an idea for days, he reminds us that dreaming is also part of the editorial process—and that good writing often begins in silence.
'The Thread'
Dr. Sapan Pradhan is a teacher, researcher, and quiet bearer of cultural memory. A State Aided College Teacher and Assistant Professor of Nepali at Kurseong College, Darjeeling, he has spent nearly a decade immersed in the world of language, literature, and folk culture—fields that live and breathe in the everyday rhythms of the eastern Himalayas. With a Ph.D. from North Bengal University and an M.Phil. from Sikkim University, his academic journey is rooted in the region he calls home.