Marathon runner, avid trekker, Bollywood fan, and a fabulous host – Anil and his wife, Shobha conceptualized Pustakaar when looking at their sons’ treasure trove of children’s books. When he is not busy making sure everyone else is taken care of, he can be found spending time at Google. Anil recently enjoyed reading Edith Eger's The Choice during the pandemic.
Shobha is the force behind Pustakaar. An MBA in Finance, an entrepreneur and a certified Montesorri teacher – she has done it all, Shobha left the corporate world behind in America and immersed herself in the field of education. When she isn’t in the gym, she can be found in multiple book clubs. Shobha enjoyed rereading the Harry Potter series.
Karuna always has her nose in a good book, or two, or three. A former AMS certified Montessori early childhood education facilitator, she has taught in the USA and Hyderabad. Growing up, her parents shared their love of books with her, and now she loves seeing her own two children wrapped up in a great story. Karuna enjoyed re-reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows during lockdown.
Shruthi joined Pustakaar as a volunteer and soon became a part of the team. Her knowledge of working with kids with special needs and love for books came handy in creating our Story Lessons. Now, she is the curriculum and volunteer coordinator at Pustakaar. She is passionate about traveling and photography. Her favourite children’s book is The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond. One book that she could read over and over is To Kill a Mockingbird which the lockdown gave her the perfect opportunity to do so.
Siva is the backbone of Pustakaar. Originally hailing from Odissa, he brings his natural service-centered enthusiasm to Pustakaar. A favorite with all of the children, Siva makes sure that the children get to take home books every week to share with their families. Siva’s favorite book is Tales from the Panchatantra. Siva and his wife welcomed their first child during the second covid lockdown.
