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Editorial Board

The scholars and practitioners who set editorial policy and review standards for LifeSutra Synthesis — Journal of Mind, Consciousness Studies, and Synthesis of Indian Knowledge Systems.

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Leadership

Editor-in-Chief

Holds final responsibility for the journal's editorial policy and publication decisions.

  • Dr. Mahesh Lohar
    Editor-in-Chief

    Dr. Mahesh Lohar

    Editorial Designation: Editor-in-Chief

    Designation: Chairman; Founder, Consciousness Scientist

    Department: Consciousness Studies and Mind Coaching

    Institution: I Smart Life Foundation

    Institutional Address: 4, Sanjog 1, Aundh, Pune 411007, Maharashtra, India

    Country: India

    Official Email: ismart@manasyog.com

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India

Editorial Board Members

Members drawn from universities, research institutes and professional practice across India.

  • Dr. Shrikant Waghulkar
    Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Shrikant Waghulkar

    Editorial Designation: Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Associate Professor

    Department: Marketing & Research

    Institution: Arihant Institute of Business Management, Pune

    Institutional Address: Arihant Institute of Business Management, Sr. No. 276/1/2, 277/1/2, 278/2, Mumbai Highway, near Crystal Honda Showroom, Uttam Nagar, Bhunde Vasti, Bavdhan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021

    Country: India

    Official Email: shrikant@arihantacs.edu.in

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  • Dr. Anand B. Dadas
    Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Anand B. Dadas

    Editorial Designation: Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Director and Professor

    Department: Management Studies (Human Resource Management)

    Institution: Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Pune

    Institutional Address: Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research, 19, Late Prin. V.K. Joag Path, Wadia College Campus, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

    Country: India

    Official Email: director@nevillewadia.com

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  • Dr. Vinayak Shitole
    Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Vinayak Shitole

    Editorial Designation: Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    Department: Finance & Marketing

    Institution: Arihant Institute of Business Management, Pune

    Institutional Address: Arihant Institute of Business Management, Sr. No. 276/1/2, 277/1/2, 278/2, Mumbai Highway, near Crystal Honda Showroom, Uttam Nagar, Bhunde Vasti, Bavdhan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021

    Country: India

    Official Email: vinayak@arihantacs.edu.in

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  • Dr. Arpita Pankaj Kathane
    Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Arpita Pankaj Kathane

    Editorial Designation: Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Director

    Department: Design Thinking and Experience-Based Learning

    Institution: Idealizeer Content Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pune

    Institutional Address: 211, City Centre, Hinjwadi Phase 1, Pune, Maharashtra 411057

    Country: India

    Official Email: arpita@idealizeer.com

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  • Dr. Neha Satam
    Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Neha Satam

    Editorial Designation: Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Research Scientist

    Department: Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)

    Institution: I Smart Life Foundation

    Institutional Address: I Smart Life Foundation, 4, Sanjog 1, Aundh, Pune 411007, Maharashtra, India

    Country: India

    Official Email: info@lifesutra.co.in

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  • Dr. Kuldeep Purohit
    Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Kuldeep Purohit

    Editorial Designation: Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Principal

    Department: Sanskrit

    Institution: Shri Shankaracharya Abhinava Sacchidananda Teertha Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya

    Institutional Address: I Smart Life Foundation, 4, Sanjog 1, Aundh, Pune 411007, Maharashtra, India

    Country: India

    Official Email: info@lifesutra.co.in

International

International Editorial Board Members

Members based outside India who bring an international perspective to review and editorial policy.

  • Dr. Rajeev Gupta
    International Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Rajeev Gupta

    Editorial Designation: International Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Consultant Paediatrician

    Department: Paediatrics (Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)

    Institution: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Institutional Address: Gawber Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

    Country: United Kingdom

    Official Email: rajeev.gupta@nhs.net

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  • Mr. Anukul Goswami
    International Editorial Board Member

    Mr. Anukul Goswami

    Editorial Designation: International Editorial Board Member

    Designation: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Department: Orthopaedics (Spine) and Medico-Legal Expert Witness, CMATS

    Institution: A and A Orthopaedic Consultancy

    Country: United Kingdom

    Official Email: akdgoswami@gmail.com

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  • Dr. Ulrich Berk
    International Editorial Board Member

    Dr. Ulrich Berk

    Editorial Designation: International Editorial Board Member

    Designation: President

    Department: Logic and Methodology of Sciences

    Institution: German Association of Homa Therapy

    Institutional Address: Haldenhofweg 51, Bonndorf, 88662 Überlingen, Germany

    Country: Germany

    Official Email: dr.ulrich.berk@homatherapie.de

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