Nisha joined NLSIU in 2023 as an Executive in the PACE department. Prior to joining NLSIU, she was part of the Academic and Administrative Staff at MS Ramaiah Institution where she specialized in reporting, analysis, and efficient management of academic processes. Her responsibilities included problem-solving, course coordination with faculty, ensuring timely syllabus completion, question paper accuracy verification, timetable management, and overseeing online attendance. She has also previously worked as a Data Analyst at Advids Company for nearly two years, where she helped with driving strategic decision-making and enhancing business performance. She holds a a B.Sc degree in Physics, Maths and Computer Science (PMC), and a Master’s degree in Computer Science, both from Mount Carmel College.
Nishtha is an editor of academic and popular nonfiction writing, with a keen interest in bridging the two. She has worked in book and journal publishing, as well as independently with scholars, artists and filmmakers. At NLSIU, she manages research publications and extends editorial and publishing support to faculty and researchers. She also manages the NLSIU Scholarship Repository, an open-access platform that hosts journals and diverse scholarly writings by the NLSIU community.
As Co-Director of The Writing Centre, she is part of a team dedicated to strengthening reading, critical thinking and writing practices amongst the NLSIU student community. This includes teaching academic reading and writing, and holding one-on-one sessions at The Writing Studio.
Nishtha graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English literature from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi, and a Master’s Degree in English literature from Delhi University. Trained as an editor at Yoda Press, Delhi, she went on to work with the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru, where she helped drive publishing strategy across digital and print platforms, and co-curated a city-writings festival. She also served as writing faculty at IIHS’ Urban Fellowship Programme, and conducted writing workshops for researchers, academics and development sector professionals.
Pooja has over five years of experience in accounting and taxation. She has previously worked at VMV & Associates, a chartered accountant firm. She has also worked at a construction company that handled railway contracts, where she worked on end to end accounts including finalization and all statutory compliances. Pooja has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and has also been pursuing CA.
Prarthana has experience in teaching undergraduate courses, guiding students, and contributing to institutional processes through Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) documentation and event coordination. She has also worked with departmental and college publications, including in editorial roles, which has served as a bridge between her interest in writing and academic work.
In addition to teaching, she has supported research activities through documentation, transcription, and data collection, and assisted in organising workshops and academic events.
Her academic interests lie in modern history, and she values opportunities that bring together teaching, research, and administration. She enjoys contributing to collaborative spaces where learning is shared and knowledge is built collectively.
Prarthana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Economics and Political Sciences from Mount Carmel College and a Master of Arts degree in History from Bangalore University.
Prathibha joined the Accounts Department of NLSIU in 2007. Over the years, she has worked in the VC’s Office, the Registrar’s Office and the front desk (reception). Currently, she works as the Office Assistant in PACE, where she assists with activities related to admissions, conduct of classes/office hours, student queries, the Learning Management System (LMS), assessments, examinations, and consolidation of results, etc.
Previously, she has worked as a Receptionist/Computer Operator at Inland Builders; as a Data Entry Operator at ‘A.C.S’; and as Senior Documentation Executive in Cambridge Integrated Pvt. Ltd.
Prathibha holds a BA and an MA degree from Bangalore University, and a diploma in Computer Application.
Ragini Ahuja joined NLSIU as Director-Clinics to design, deliver and manage the experiential learning programme at the law school. Ragini will draw from her significant litigation experience to design new clinical programmes and bring in synergies in pro bono services, externships, and other aspects of clinical education and experiential learning.
Ragini graduated from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi followed by a Bachelor’s degree in law from University of Delhi. She has extensive experience in pro bono litigation and has litigated civil liberties and death sentence cases for close to a decade. She was a member of the Law Commission’s sub committee to review capital punishment that released its report in August 2015 (Law Commission of India, 262nd report). She was accepted to Columbia University as a LLM Human Rights Fellow where she studied at the Challenging the Consequences of Mass Incarceration Clinic, which focussed on litigation related to conditions of confinement.
Rajesh is a Chartered Accountant with over nine years of professional experience in managing finance function for implementing financial planning & management, managing Indian GAAP accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliances, MIS management and budgeting, and building internal financial control.
Before NLSIU, he was a Partner in a finance advisory firm, and Manager-Finance at Coffee Day Group, Blackstone Group, and Raymond Group.
He joined NLSIU as Manager-Finance in October 2022. His core responsibilities at the University include Treasury Management, Controllership, and ERP implementation for finance and accounts.
Rucha Zade is passionate about connecting with people and has experience in people-oriented roles.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Mount Carmel College following which she completed her post-graduation in Corporate Communication from Christ University, Bangalore.
She has honed her communication, presentation, and social skills through various internships and work experiences in media, consulting, and the IT sector. Outside of work, she enjoys being a plant mom and exploring new places in and around the city.
